Written by Luxstaff
Vocals, instruments and engineering by Luxstaff
Vocals and Sax - Jacques Anna

Dear friends, I can't help that I simply have to continue to protest against all the violence in the world. It's only getting worse and worse - the invasion of Ukraine has escalated the number of bombings and violence in the Middle East is increasing. This is not the children's fault!

Kids Must Feel Safe

When the children are leaving their home
they must always be safe without any threats
wherever they may be - in our world
They say mom now I am home

The Year twenty three has not been good
for the kids in our world - a lot of kids have died
since villains have sent - bombs on their homes
the kids want to be safe

The year twenty four gives us hope
that the rulers of the world finally realized
that it is not ok to take any life
they can’t blame any war for that

The people must cool down
since all hatred create violence at once
this is an important lesson for all kids on earth
and the sun will shine on us

Kids Must Feel Safe

We hope that you like this new collaboration. This song really needed some magic in the middle sections and Jorg kindly provided a sensational Sax solo!! 
Please go over to Jorg's page and listen to more of his fantastic music.   @joerxworx

 Sax solo by Jorg
 Final mix by Jorg
 Vocals Lyrics and music by Vocalatti
(c) 2024

STORM   (Ft Jorg Stohwasser )  "Joerxworx"

Like most of the guys playing parts on this song, this one's a pretty special one for me, because of my dad's love for country music and being an amazing guitarist who was a big influence on me to play music. Thanks to Josh for reaching out to invite us along for this one, and to all the guys for putting their hearts into the performances here!

Dedicated to Dad.

Cast of Characters:
mistermark-- @user-432503709 -- Lead and harmony vocals, synth guitar intro, auxiliary percussion, mix, arrangement, and production
TexMex Shaman–@texmex-shaman –Stephen– guitar, banjo, and mastering
Llanpsych -- @llanpsych -- Tez – mix and production
J.J. Terrell–@j-j-terrell –piano 
K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara -–Ken–drums and vocal harmonies
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)–@josh-clary-1 –-four string fretless bass, mandolin, and lap steel

This song began when Josh asked the rest of the guys if they'd be willing to put together a couple of songs for his father as a Christmas present. His dad is from West Virginia, and Josh was born there, too. The original version featured his son, Marshall, singing the lead with him, and hearing his grandson sing a song about West Virginia really meant a lot to elder Clary. Of course, everyone was enthusiastically generous in giving their time, effort, and skill to Josh's family for the holiday. 
 
 The story of the song itself is a little convoluted. After Josh asked for everyone's help, Ken laid down a rudimentary beat, to which Josh started the tonal part with the bass. Stephen added the guitar and banjo soon after, and Josh added the mandolin shortly after that. JJ inserted his piano around this time, too. We pretty much had it working enough for Josh and his son to sing it for his dad. Tez mixed that version perfectly suited to the occasion. 
  After presenting Josh's dad with the present, it sat for about a month, until we asked Mark if he'd get in on it, too. Mark not only sang it better the John Denver, but also arranged it so there is an instrumental break in the middle now. He also added the guitar lick around the beginning. Ken took the opportunity of having Mark's great vocals to sing against to add his terrific harmonies. Mark threw down a harmony line as well during the verse, and one of the 2 high chorus harmonies. Then Mark, being the perfectionist that he is, noticed that the slide part was missing from the second verse. So, Josh added it. Mark also mixed this version, with Stephen doing some mastering at the end. 
  We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed putting this personally meaningful piece together.

All comments welcome, and don't be shy to be critical or suggest ideas to help me improve. :)

(song written by Bill Danoff, Taffy Nivert, and John Denver)

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here's some pictures I took:
https://500px.com/p/MrMark?view=photos

Take Me Home, Country Roads (cover - with Eclectic Collective)

'poetry cocaine'

Harmful: poetry cocaine, one eyed wailin'
Scotty: lyrics, vocals, guitar, bass, melodica, djembe, cuica, clavas, maracas

'Boy, y'know she's been creepin' in the night.
While you're fast asleep, man, that shit ain't right.' 

'Whatchu tryin' to tell me, brother?
Has she gone astray?
If you put it on your mother, 
I swear, I'll make that bitch pay. Yeaaah.' 

'Well, I just heard it from my cousin,
who lives next to Handsome Shane,
that she's been givin' him (Shane) some lovin'
for poetry cocaine.' 

-
But then again my dear I hear you like to read books on psych dreams
You said you read them in your bed to clear your head 
Why not try this instead a kiss then bed
A bliss not said but felt 
Like ice won’t melt
Remember this baby, for now and evermore 
I’m a fucking tortoise hear me
- 

'So, please, can you tell me, brother,
where is it that I find Shane?
'Cause I'll be goin' undercover
to blow out his fuckin' brains.' 

'Well, that's the funny thing, my brother.
For he felt the same.
So let me point my pistol at'cha
and pull the trigger. KaBANG!'

poetry cocaine (with Harmful if Followed)

Words and Music by Natalie W. Sleeth
Arranged by A. Laurence Lyon

Vocals and Instrumentals by Layna Claunch

Lyrics:

How will they know, the ones for whom we care
That God is love and with us everywhere
That life is good with blessings all can share
How will they know unless we teach them so

How will they learn that though they go astray
God will forgive and help them find the way
How will they feel the Spirit day by day
How will they know unless we teach them so

How will they grow in wisdom and delight
How will they choose to follow what is right
How can they trust the future will be bright
How will they know unless we show them

How will they live when they at last are grown
What will they give to children of their own
Will they reflect the values we have shown
How will they know as on through life they go
How will they know unless we strive to teach them so

How Will They Know?

new strings

This variation UnBoxed March 2024
Remix of original Open the Box 2 recording November 2022

[ d o w n l o a d a b l e ]

Brown Bunny EXTRA MOIST JUNGLE MIX

Story's "Untold."

Glory

Official Release: 19th April 2024
https://tinyurl.com/vx4mmmbm
Official lyric video:
https://youtu.be/_7ZhQaKK6D4?si=YqHUUk3rFyUIy9YN

LYRICS

The moment she couldn’t speak up
The moment she was afraid 

The moment no-one listened 
To a word she had to say 
The moment no one heard her voice 
And nothing could be saved 

The moment she had flashbacks 
The moment she had dismissed 

The moment she went inward 
Hiding from the world 
The moment she was a victim 
As an innocent young girl

This world makes me angry

Its no joke
That’s a real person 
How can you laugh
That’s a real person
What’s the matter with you
That’s a real person 
Broken and bruised 
So messed up
That’s a real person 
Screaming for help 

The moment she felt nothing
The moment she gave up

The moment she stopped eating 
Making herself sick
The moment she was pretending 
To find somewhere to fit 

The moment she felt dizzy 
From episodes of vertigo

The moment no one gave a shit
To ask if she’s ok
The moment no one noticed
An angel sick in pain 

This world makes me angry 

Its no joke
That’s a real person 
In pain
How can you laugh
That’s a real person
On the edge 
What’s the matter with you
That’s a real person 
Broken and bruised 
So messed up
That’s a real person 
That’s a real person 
That’s a real person

The 12 Steps

The Moment

Motherhood is a Gift
Every Child is a Miracle -Layna Claunch

All that is good is all that improves

"You have turned my mourning into dancing."-Psalm 30:11

"Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”- John 8:12 (NLT)

"Your character goes with you no matter the external environment you find yourself in. It can produce peace that is untouchable by your surroundings, and meaning that endures no matter the actions of those around you."-Robert Smith ("The Glory of God is Intelligence")

"Do the best you can until you know better.  Then when you know better, do better."-Maya Angelou

"Only if you want to will you find a way" -Enya

How Will They Know?

Layna Glantz