existential love song : )
photo c/o Yannick <3

Melancholia

A remix of one of my favourite tracks: Forever, by the brilliant Bonetender:
https://soundcloud.com/bonetender
His original production of our collaboration:
https://soundcloud.com/learningtoplay/forever-bonetender-ltp
And a fascinating collection of alternate collabs on his original instrumental:
https://soundcloud.com/bonetender/sets/nothing-is-forever

slow dissolve

forever - Bonetender + ltp (dj d-lé remix)

Thumper

Superzoom 2

iwish-iwish-iwish-iwish-iwish

synths and inspiration from https://soundcloud.com/kamikami-sc
we <3 u

Zombie Lullaby

Time Alone -- Acoustic

fumbling improv. as per : )  6 yrs ago.
take a deep breath
X

in the water ～ in the air

'f I were you (instrumental)

I'm honoured to collaborate again with the awesome Arma Ignifera https://soundcloud.com/herronsound on this beautiful composition: https://soundcloud.com/herronsound/when-the-moon-falls-like-snow

This song is for a musician friend who spent many very tough months struggling to care for her mother and pets, homeless, living out of a small van.

Along the Way - Arma Ignifera (+ltp)

This one's for Ray and Jimmy and the boys from the Dark Water Band. Thanks for the music and the positivity! : )

State Of Mind Blues

find the light : )

one for the kids. c'mon, sing along, it'll make you feel good :

the light I saw

I was honoured to have the chance to collaborate with Ms. Bre on one of her incredible, beautifully unique compositions.

Every time I listen to her music, I'm astounded. We hope you like it : )

Composition and all instruments - Bre / Lyrics and vocals - ltp.

Dive into this: https://soundcloud.com/bre-cabin

Chants and melodies - Rhiannon's Liquid Soul (+ltp)

C'était un grand plaisir pour moi de chercher l'histoire pour accompagner cette belle musique passionnée de MingMonk.
Merci beaucoup, mon ami!
https://soundcloud.com/mingmonk
Composition originale: https://soundcloud.com/mingmonk/maria-sans-voix
Such a pleasure finding a story for this beautiful, passionate music from MingMonk. Thanks so much, my friend!

Maria - MingMonk (+ltp)

Many thanks to the wonderful Sander - Wane of Summer - for once again agreeing to a collaboration. His stunning original composition: https://soundcloud.com/wane-of-summer/ephemeral-echoes

this miraculous planet is all that matters - how much time have we got?

I look at you . .

swaying like a baby  /   learning to walk
mesmerised by the light  /  as it falls between the leaves  /   seeing the world 
unfold around me  /   all I needed  /   was there  

 
clouds     float in skies     carry light      through the trees
they lift my heart     like that look     in your eyes     
in a world that's simply free

now this chaos     where does it lead us?     what are we to do?
sometimes     it feels like a waste of time
but then, my love     I look at you     I look at you 

with so much hatred     so much greed
where is the love     the love we need?

so from these broken shores     we set forth      into rising seas
how far to that clean, fair world     where we'll live in peace?

this miraculous planet     is all that matters     how much time have we got?
will we be able   to save ourselves?     maybe, baby     
maybe not

sometimes    it feels like    a waste of time     
and I just don't know    what to do
sometimes it feels like    a waste of time
but then, my love, I look at you         I look at you . .

pour toi, bébé

x  : )

I look at you - Wane of Summer (+ltp)

Who Was That Masked Man?  (D&B Scratch Remix) -- Van Morrison cover

Little Red Horse

little red horse

'f I Were You . .

hippie trippy existential psycho babble. sing along : )

'fiweu

Music by KamiKamii: https://soundcloud.com/kamikami-sc
Lyrics/vocals by ltp.

Children are our future. Love them, care for them, protect them. Always.

SoundCloud Collabs

Anyone . . KamiKamii ft. ltp

'Leaders destroy their followers and followers destroy their leaders' 
-- J. Krishnamurti

Bang Bang!!

we're in a race that's running, running out of time
creation to annihilation – one straight line
with every step a question banging in my head
will we live to see a day of peace, before we're all dead?
a single day of peace before everyone's dead?                 

you only learn walk by people leading you 'round
you don't know how to talk until they tell you the sounds
all these people teach you is 
to be like them
before you know, they'll teach you how to kill other men
before you know, they're teaching you to kill other men

the cavalry is coming, can you hear that sound?
hatred and stupidity, they push you around
bombs our taxes bought about to hit the ground
with a        Bang bang!! Bang bang!!    You hear it?     Bang bang!! Bang bang!!
Bang bang!! Bang bang!!     Don't you fear it?      Bang bang!! Bang bang!!

well Ronnie's done the Math, he says the numbers look good 
and once we clear the forests, we'll be out of the woods
champagne in a chalet, in that mountain air
now we're burning up this highway, out to get our share
blastin' 'round this planet, not a single care	

I'm spinning 'round and 'round in mechanical seizures 
from a system in a spiral with a faulty control
and I'm trying to fix the tracking but my mind is in pieces 
from the story with the pictures where they stole my soul
that story . . . those pictures . . . they stole my soul . .

their real estate and tax free loot they don't want to share
dressed in all their finery, pretending they care
they tell you to be generous then they hold out their hands
and it's all part of God's plan or is it . . . all part of their scam?
their big doors with the cash behind 'em . . . they all slam. Bang Bang!! 

our virtual worlds, eternal life and trips to the stars
trash this planet, tech will build a better one on Mars
is there any limit to the lies that we'll buy?
'let me see what's happening'
just open your eyes
wake up to existence . . . it's such a surprise!

the leaders of the world all love that social media
thumping chests and bumping their gigantic heads
straight to hell's the only place their egos will lead you
unless we want to live in peace, before we're dead,
unless we finally get the trick
to not be led

the fat man with the haircut and the one with the wig
both want us to remember them for something big
if people have to die for it, they don't give a damn
they'll stick to their guns to show us . . . Bang bang!! Bang Bang!!
but their might isn't right! . . . . . Bang bang!! Bang Bang!!

Bang, bang . . bang, bang . .

In the water - In the air

Bang Bang!!

thanks and blessings to the people of Malapoa, Port Vila & the beautiful islands of Vanuatu <3

leaving Vila

you look away / you step outside
i watch you / wondering are you lost or trying to hide

lost

Very happy to have had the chance to collaborate with The Ghostfather, on his incredible instrumental tour de force - 'exhaustfumes'. It got into my head and wouldn't get out. Save our planet.

Listen to The Ghostfather's excellent sounds here: https://soundcloud.com/user-805491886

Lyrics and vocals -- learningtoplay

slow disolve

exhaustfumes -- The Ghostfather (+ ltp)

I had a lot of fun working with this amazing beat from EllE -- Cycle of Hands. Awesome, inspiring music which just lifts you and sets you afloat : ) 

Check her excellent songs here: https://soundcloud.com/cycleofhands

Lyrics and vocals -- learningtoplay

azure - Cycle of Hands (+ltp)

This lyric came to me recently, pretty much direct. I was amazed to later discover how well it matched Sander's beautiful track, Sleepless. I was very happy when he kindly agreed for us to release it as a collaboration.
Original composition: https://soundcloud.com/wane-of-summer/sleepless-1
Sander's excellent music: https://soundcloud.com/wane-of-summer/tracks

it comes in waves, like the light
the dawn that sweeps us into night
the tears that well up from my heart
roll down my face, I fall apart
it comes in waves, it comes in waves
the love that heals, the love that saves
it comes in waves, it comes in waves
it comes in waves, it comes in waves

you were here, now you're gone
the life that keeps us sweeps us on
the love we need, the love that leaves
it comes in waves, in waves, in waves
it comes in waves, in waves

clear as water, free as breath
life will carry us to death
the love that lifts us to the skies
leaves us falling, no surprise

it comes in waves, it comes in waves
it comes in waves, it comes in waves
in waves, in waves, in waves

it comes in waves - Wane of Summer (+ ltp)

I was highly inspired by Claus's awesome guitar licks and driving, upbeat rhythm to throw in some vocals. Then so happy when he agreed to further contribute his mixing expertise.  Claus, you're an ace!

Bonetender: https://soundcloud.com/bonetender
Check out the choice music.

We hope you enjoy the result : )

. . the only thing that lasts forever . .

forever - Bonetender (+ ltp)

breathe easy and sleep well. sweet dreams : )

lullabye.

life you have    you never asked for
at times so sad     it's hard to bear
or all alone        in so much beauty
who's to understand or care?
who is there       to share?

when they offer explanation
if they try to tell you why
save your soul     don't waste your time
just drift off    like clouds in sky
just drift off like        clouds in sky

tales they tell to little children
word of God      thou shalt not care
everything that ever matters
is carved in water      writ in air
       carved in water       writ in air

lullabye (writ in air)

I was really stoked to hear from letterfounder that he'd finished his song 'back at the cave', based around my instrumental 'writ in air'. 
I love his fascinating, exploratory music, great lyrics and vocals. For more of his excellent work visit: https://letterfounder.bandcamp.com
letterfounder - lyrics and vocals
learningtoplay - guitar melody

in progress 2019/20

back at the cave -- letterfounder (ft. learningtoplay)

From the moment I heard the first notes of Dean Massicotte's stunning guitar composition 'Into the sun', I was blown away. I was so pleased that Dean graciously allowed me to add some vocals. For me, his music inspires a sense of optimism and positivity. Have a listen to his amazing work -
Original instrumental: https://soundcloud.com/deanmassicotte/into-the-sun
Dean's beautiful music: https://soundcloud.com/deanmassicotte
                                                  For Jack Moore / Dad. 1934 -- 2020    ❤️

into the sun - Dean Massicotte (+ ltp)

So happy to work with Dani on this amazing piece of music. She's a brilliant songwriter, singer and musician. Check out her beautiful songs: https://soundcloud.com/dontkillbutterflies

Beats and synths - Alex Jackson https://soundcloud.com/allsmilesuk
Guitar, lyrics and vocals - Don't kill butterflies
Lyrics and vocals - learningtoplay

Planetary nature -- Don't kill butterflies (~ ltp)

Much of my music is FREE TO DOWNLOAD.
Love this space, wherever it is, and the amazing sounds of humanity. Happy to mix my music with yours, if you have an idea or no idea : ) -- if you would like to remix, remake, redeem any part of anything here, let me know.   ~ 

These are the wonderful musicians I've been lucky enough to work with so far on SC:

MOON DUST - https://soundcloud.com/petri-kiviniemi
Oorlab - https://soundcloud.com/oorlab
Kamikami - https://soundcloud.com/kamikami-sc
Spökpappa (The Ghostfather)- @user-805491886
Cycle of Hands - https://soundcloud.com/cycleofhands
Wane of Summer - https://soundcloud.com/wane-of-summer/tracks
Ami Dreamer - https://soundcloud.com/ami_dreamer
Bonetender - https://soundcloud.com/bonetender
Shrowd ($ad)- https://soundcloud.com/avercoffee
Terry Wigmore - https://soundcloud.com/user-536194718
JBeAt {to my own drum} - https://soundcloud.com/jbeattomyowndrumindiepop
joerxworx - https://soundcloud.com/joerxworx
Koma Gaeshi - https://soundcloud.com/koma-gaeshi
letterfounder - https://letterfounder.bandcamp.com
Dean Massicotte - https://soundcloud.com/deanmassicotte
..dusboblaze.. - https://soundcloud.com/user-430072946
Don't kill butterflies - https://soundcloud.com/dontkillbutterflies
Arma Ignifera - https://soundcloud.com/herronsound
Nicholas Ridiculous - https://soundcloud.com/nickrdavies
Rhiannon's Liquid Soul - https://soundcloud.com/bre-cabin
MingMonk - https://soundcloud.com/mingmonk

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