remix/cover: only the vocals are original (and sped up slightly, to 122BPM) #redhotchilipeppers #blacksummer

Black Summer - Red Hot Chili Peppers [Remix/Cover]

Cover (with original lead vocals) of No Time To Die - Billie Eilish, with Sax.

No Time To Die - Billie Eilish [Sax Cover/Remix]

Camila Cabello - Bam Bam ft. Ed Sheeran [Remix/Cover]

Cover with Saxophone of "A View to a Kill"

A View to a Kill [Sax Cover]

Where are you now? Lost Frequencies ft Calum Scott  [Remix/Cover]

A unique take on Starlight by Dave with some signature Saxophone.

Props to https://soundcloud.com/monolithically for most of the music and hard work, which I am now asking for permission to use, is that ok mate?

Starlight - Dave [Sax Cover/Remix]

As It Was (It's Not The Same) - [Remix/Cover]

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[Not ![Not]] The real slim shady (Eminem - please stand up)

Razorlight - America [Cover] acoustic piano

This track is a unique and modern take on the classic, with Alto sax and Tenor saxophone duetting to create something magical and relaxing with a slight electronic twist.

The flurry of heartfelt messages that I've received in response has been overwhelming. It’s a testament to the universal language of music and how it can touch lives in the most profound way. Please add your own comment; it's what drives me to create more.

Inspired by Kenny G's instrumental cover of Endless Love by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross. Enjoy.

Endless Love (Saxophone Cover)

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Wait for it - Hamilton [Sax Cover/Remix]

Never Enough - The Greatest Showman [acoustic sax cover / remix]

Sax lead on an acoustic cover of the classic bond/guns/wings track live and let die


Lyrics:

When you were young and your heart
Was an open book
You used to say live and let live

But if this ever changing world
In which we're living
Makes you give in and cry
Say live and let die
Live and let die
What did it matter to ya
When you got a job to do you got to do it well
You got to give the other fella hell
You used to say live and let live

But if this ever changing world
In which we're living
Makes you give in and cry
Say live and let die
Live and let die

Live And Let Die - Guns N' Roses vs Paul McCartney and Wings - Sax Acoustic Cover

We Shape the Sky

a little cover/remix I've produced while studying Peter Gabriel's latest track "i/o" for his AI Video contest

[Verse 1]
I'm just a part of everything
I stand on two legs and I learn to sing
It's not what were said
It's not what I heard
I walk with my dog and I whistle with a bird

[Refrain]
Stuff coming out, stuff going in
I'm just a part of everything
Stuff coming out, stuff going in
I'm just a part of everything

[Chorus]
​​i/o, i/o
Coming out, I'm going in
​​i/o, i/o
I'm just a part of everything

i/o - Acoustic / Sax [unofficial Peter Gabriel remix]

Verse 1

I stare out the window into the sun.
It's nine o'clock and the day's begun.
You use your smile to get me back to bed.
We'd be late for work, "it's OK" you said.

Chorus

You know it's true,
I've fallen for you.
Looking at all the things we've done,
we really knew how to have fun.
So what should I do?.. Oh-ho.
When you're as beautiful as you.
As beautiful as you.

Verse 2

We make our bed now we both are dressed.
It's ten o'clock and the bed gets messed.
We're really late, nothing we can do.
It's not my fault when you're as beautiful as you.

Bridge

On the day we first met,
I thought that you were kind.
And on that day, I'll never forget,
What went through my mind.

As Beautiful As You

Verse 1
Sounds recede from laughter's height,
Fragments glisten in moonlight.
Stale perfume, the faintest trace,
In this silent after-chase.

Pre-Chorus
Champagne glasses, empty and strewn,
That reflects the ghostly moon. 

Chorus
I can’t wait to reach inside,
Searching for the keys you hide,
When all is lost you might just find
Oh, empty space.
Freedom from the overjoyed,
No more masks, no more noise. 
I find peace, I find my pace,
In the solace of empty space.

Verse 2
A million lights, a thousand sounds,
The crowded room, now fully drowned.
Remnants of the chaos past,
Now lost it seems in tranquil vast.

Pre-Chorus
Champagne glasses, empty and strewn,
That reflects the ghostly moon. 

Chorus
I can’t wait to reach inside,
Searching for the keys you hide,
When all is lost you might just find
Oh, empty space.
Freedom from the overjoyed,
No more masks, no more noise.
I find peace, I find my pace,
Oh, empty space.

Bridge
Dawn's arrival, I breathe in deep,
Secrets in the silence, I keep.
Party's end, a saving grace, 
In the allure of empty space.

Empty Space

"We Shape the Sky" is about love's fleeting yet essential nature, painting a universe sustained by a lovers' bond. The chorus is about the enduring power of love to shape the universe.

Verse 1
In the beginning, there was nothing but void
No light, no sound, no stars to avoid
A spark of energy, a cosmic seed
Burst into being, the universe freed

Chorus
Shooting stars you cannot keep
Passing strangers in the street
We arent standing by
We shape the sky

The stars are you and the moons are me
One another we always see
We don’t occupy
We shape the sky

Verse 2
Expanding outwards, at a rapid pace
Particles and matter, taking their place
Gravity pulling, causing a swirl
Forming great structures, each one a pearl

Listen to my band

We Shape the Sky [acoustic]

I Found You [acoustic]

This is the opening track to my upcoming album "Tales of My Universe". In an era where music often drowns in electronic beats and synthesised sounds, "My Story" is a refreshing return to authentic musicality, hoping to grab the listener's attention and set the tone for what is sure to be an emotive journey.

The core of the song is built around a gentle acoustic guitar, which provides a raw backdrop. The silky saxophone's sultry tones complement this, giving the song more depth.

Lyrics:

Here’s my story let’s begin
It starts being lost, then love jumps in
Then all I do is lose it all again

In a world that's spinning fast
I tried to grip, to make it last
Then shadows came, and my dreams went away

This is my story
I hope it's [not boring] [a warning]
These are the tales of my universe

Once Upon
Once Upon a Time

This is my story
I hope it's [transforming] [informing]
Because with time you just can't reverse

My Story

Diving into the deep emotional reservoir of Neev's original "Seawall," I've aimed to create a remix that respects the original's introspective beauty and introduces a refreshing sonic palette. The sensual sax solos that weave throughout the track embody the song's raw, passionate core, amplifying the lyrics' poignant vulnerability. Every fill feels like a gentle whisper, echoing the sentiments of trying to stay positive amidst internal chaos.

The laid-back drums serve as the heartbeat of the remix, providing a consistent, grounding force against the tidal wave of emotions in the lyrics. Their subtle rhythms induce a meditative trance, urging listeners to reflect deeply.

But it's the driving bass line that acts as the track's backbone. It propels the song forward, emphasising the lyrical narrative of relentless motion, even when faced with challenges. The bass line's energy mirrors the sentiments of "I can't hide but I can run," reminding listeners of the inevitability of confronting life's Seawalls and the power of facing them head-on.

In crafting this chilled remix for the competition on repost exchange https://soundcloud.com/re-ex, I wanted to offer listeners an intimate journey — one where Neev's words resonate profoundly, amplified by a rich and textured soundscape. This remix is more than just a reinterpretation; it's a heartfelt homage and a fresh perspective on a profoundly moving original.

I hope you enjoy listening.

Neev Seawall - Sax Version [Re-Ex Remix Competition]

"Nothing but Sax, Man" takes you on an interstellar ride, merging timeless saxophone melodies with avant-garde synths. It's a cosmic mashup for daydreamers and sonic adventurers, inspired by Sam Rider's "Space Man."

Nothing but Sax, Man

Not my usual style but I had lots of fun making this! I've tried to create a unique remix for the competition on the repost exchange @re-ex, with two sides to the tone of the remix.

Metaverse - Aimée Britannia Remix [Re-Ex Competition]

Acoustic curling of https://soundcloud.com/crash_landed/curls @crash_landed

Curling

A unique acoustic guitar and sax cover of "Cars on the Road" - "Trucks"

It's a truck thing.

Trucks

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Trucks - Cars on the Road [Acoustic / Sax Cover]

*Wait for the sax*. With my remix for the @re-ex contest, I've taken Issey Cross's "Sleepwalking" vocals and flipped them into something a bit more chill and introspective. I've kept the original vocal's cool vibes but slowed and wrapped them up in the cosy warmth of an acoustic guitar. 

I've added some super dreamy synths and an intricate rhythm that flows like you're wandering through your thoughts. And those monster vocal effects? They're out there to give you that feeling of being half in a nightmare, half awake - like when you're sleepwalking but not sure.

It's about that feeling of trying to find your footing when everything's a bit too much. I've captured that "just wandering", lost in your thoughts, with the guitar leading the way and the synths painting this lush, dreamy backdrop.

I hope you dig this and I caught you walking in the dream.

Original Lyrics:

I wish that I could hold it down
I wish that I could hold it down

I'm a little high right now
and there's way too many bodies in the basement
so I take a sip of air up on the pavement
I wish that I could hold it down
trying not to cry right now cause everybody say
congratulations
I'm not in the mood for celebrating
cause I can't find you now

I'm a little high right now
and there's way too many bodies in the basement
so I take a sip of air up on the pavement
I wish that I could hold it down

I'm sleepwalking right off of my heart
can you run it back when I fall apart
never let me crash
I don't wanna face the day
so I'm so fine now I'm sleepwalking
write it in the stars but they never last
got a little drunk here to tell you that
I don't wanna face the days away
but for now I'm sleepwalking
I'm sleepwalking for now
I'm sleepwalking
I don't wanna waste the days away
but for now I'm sleepwalking
I'm sleepwalking for now I'm sleepwalking
I don't wanna waste my days away but for now

Sleepwalking - Issey Cross [Remix]

Cover of Nemo's "The Code" (lower key, piano backing)

Welcome to the show, let everybody know
I'm done playing the game, I'll break out of the chains
You better buckle up, I'll pour another cup
This is my Boheme, so drink it up, my friend

This story is my truth
I, I went to Hell and back
To find myself on track
I broke the code, whoa-oh-oh
Like ammonites
I just gave it some time
Now I found paradise
I broke the code, whoa-oh-oh

The Code - Nemo (Cover) [Eurovision 2024 Switzerland]

I play pretty much everything, pretty badly. Sometimes after a million takes, it sounds ok.

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