A fantastic song. A way better poem. I love the way you escape not using clear rhyme but it still works... I love finding subtle rhyme in words that just don't. It's actually hard to explain where it is... My Grandad was a fine poet... In a summary of one of his poems in which he leaves out the rhyme, Bill Stapleton says... "Again here I have dropped the rhyme and changed the meter in order to explore poetry more. This kind of poetry is easier to write but your friends will not think much of it!" Thankfully Papa wasn't on SC reviewing but... I guess what I';m saying is.. well done making it perfect without rhyme. Thats genius

🎵 My dear musical friend Len, what a powerful critique of our chaotic world! Your lyrics cut through the masks and deception with such poetic precision ✨ The way you weave imagery of puppets, chess pawns, and circus acts perfectly captures society's manipulation 🎸 Your guitar work and vocals create such a perfect backdrop for this tale of truth lost in madness 💫 Love how you call for resistance against the fools who would break our land 🌟 So proud to call you my friend - you create such meaningful protest folk music ❤️ A beautiful reminder that artists must speak truth to power! ✊​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Wow, this is wonderful Dude, I mean look at the creativity and composure, this is massive, I wonder what the inspiration behind creating this wonderful masterpiece is, keep it up and I look forward to celebrate you soon. Besides, it's festive period and it is the best time to act, how about a profitable collaboration with you? I mean how about we come together and make this festive period a December to remember? So what do you say, are you interested to explore this further?

"les fous et les rois", en un sens la même chose! grand texte, grande voix, grande interprétation, magnifique guitare, un bijou!!!

Cool song Len! Great lyrics! A charade of confusion is a foreshadowing of what's to befall us all in a few weeks! Great job!👍😎✌🏼

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As the COVID-19 pandemic has ushered producers into their home studios, Contra Scandal utilized quarantine to fully immerse himself in music. For six months, he dedicated his full mental capacity to create a collection of work that steers listeners through a rollercoaster of emotion. After meticulously crafting compositions that embody all his production styles and techniques from the past decade, he is now ready to debut his album, Full Circle, available via Gravitas Recordings. Behold the enthralling universe of Full Circle as his signature violin tethers melodic elements together to transport listeners to all corners of the globe.

Contra Scandal encourages listeners to elevate their mind and lose their fear as “Immersion” initiates powerful bass crescendos and liquid basslines. Venture onto a daring “Escapade” as mysterious strings lure travellers into a cavern of psychedelic oscillations. “Mile High Livin’” fondly reflects on the exuberant nightlife of Colorado, expressed through attention-grabbing hip hop vocals and versatile bass backdrops. Atmospheres slow down in “A Calling” as remote vocals illustrate Contra Scandal’s experience growing up an only child in the Redwoods of Kings Mountain, California. Voyagers shortly encounter a “Snake Charmer,” who forewarns those who attempt to harm him. Featuring Spirah’s mesmerizing vocals, the two reflect on past faults, vowing to stay awake and learn the “Hard Way.” For the title track, Contra Scandal brings passengers “Full Circle” through deep, dark, and dynamic low end. Resume the dusky path with “Rebel” as edgy instrumentation accompanies wanderers through a murky tunnel. Approaching “The Remaining Light,” listeners near the final destination as warm auras welcome them home. Morillo presents an engaging epilogue with his “Mile High Livin’” remix, as cascading dubs and distant vocals bid adieu to the vigorous record.

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Rebel (Gravitas Recordings)

J’ENTENDS RIEN J’ENTENDS RIEN
J’ENTENDS PLUS RIEN DE RIEN DE RIEN
Y’A TROP DE TINTOUIN
J’ENTENDS PLUS LES CLAMEURS
LES ARMES AUTOMATIQUES
J’ENTENDS PLUS LA MUSIQUE 
TOUS LES SONS COULENT À PIC		         
TITANIC TITANIC

J’ENTENDS RIEN J’ENTENDS RIEN
J’ENTENDS PLUS RIEN DE RIEN DE RIEN
ET ÇA FAIT DU BIEN
J’ENTENDS PLUS LA COLÈRE
LE VENIN LA VIPÈRE
J’ENTENDS PLUS LA PANIQUE
NI LES TAC NI LES TIC
TITANIC TITANIC

J’ENTENDS RIEN J’ENTENDS RIEN
J’ENTENDS PLUS RIEN DE RIEN DE RIEN
TOUT CE BARATIN
                  
C’EST LE MONDE DU SILENCE
PLUS DE SON PLUS DE SENS
QUAND ON Y PENSE

LE MONDE EST SOURD
LES TEMPS SONT LOURDS

ECOUTE

J'ENTENDS RIEN  (Lyrics)

Are you sure you want to give this guy control of the world's greatest military?

Early Warning

Some blues for the afterlife...
From the album "Röckers" (2024)
Lyrics:
I've been drinking lightning caught in a bottle
Smoking smokestack lightning and tar
Tasting poisoned honey from the apiary
Watching documentaries
On the sex lives of Czars

I've been promised enlightenment along my path
Reading ancient manuscripts
The demise of empires
Stepping over the bodies of my rivals

If you're going to the afterlife
Yeah, you need to be tough
You need more guts
If you want to go far
I've got mine pickled in my canopic jar

Friends, never take the lowest asking price
When the subject is your human sacrifice
"Spirits, make yourselves seen!"

If you're going to the afterlife
You know that you need to be tough
You need more guts
If you want to go far
I've got mine pickled in my canopic jar

Canopic Jar

Thorn that Grows

Inspiration No. 08
This is an orchestral version of the first track on the Piano Preludes album, which launched my adventure on Soundcloud. 
I hope you enjoy it.

Inspiration

Inspiration No. 08

Another idea I am working on. I am posting here for feedback. I am not sure if the voice synth fits. Sometimes I love it sometimes I am not sure about it.

All feedback greatly appreciated. Thanks :)

Hungry Voices

Lasst uns heut Nacht nach draußen geh‘n

Lied zu Heiligabend 2021
T+M Otto Scharbau

Lasst uns heut Nacht nach draußen geh‘n
Schöner Weihnachtswinter
Fröhlich wir dort zusammensteh‘n
Junge, Alte, Kinder
Lasst uns gemeinsam fröhlich sein
Und das Fest genießen
Sei es nur Wasser oder Wein
Nichts kann uns verdrießen

Mittwintersonne strahlt so schön
Weißer Weihnachtsmorgen
Lasst uns nochmal nach draußen geh‘n
Fern von allen Sorgen
Lasst uns in Freiheit fröhlich sein
Und das Fest genießen
Kein Zwang, keine Kälte sperrt uns ein
Nichts kann uns verdrießen


Let's go outside tonight

Song for Christmas Eve 2021
T+M Otto Scharbau

Let's go outside tonight
Beautiful Christmas winter
Joyfully we stand there together
Young, old, children
Let's be happy together
And enjoy the holiday
Be it just water or wine
Nothing can annoy us


Midwinter sun shines so beautifully
White Christmas morning
Let's go outside again
Far from all worries
Let's be happy in freedom
And enjoy the holiday
No compulsion, no cold locks us up
Nothing can annoy us


Lasst uns heut Nacht nach draußen gehn

Smoke A Spliff

A new composition.......

Lyrics:

In the garden of dissonance
The truth wears a mask
With sirens of chaos
Dancing like puppets on strings


The towers of greed rise 
As the rich sip their wine
With a smile so deceitful
The truth is lost in the air.


What a pitiful world
A charade of confusion
Pawns on a chessboard an unending game
The dark show is ready to begin, and the hypocrite bends.


Fury and anger are raging
Is this all really serious?
The nightmare that haunts us
Feelings stuck in this circus, just trying to feel.


The fools and the kings try to rule the world
In the quiet of the storm, the truth is silent
Amidst all the madness we must resist
Before this land is forever broken

Music and Lyrics by Len Bennati FM Folk 2025
Mastering and Production by Tom Hanson

Dissonance (Remaster)

Lovely

[Chorus]
Sauvage et belle
Sauvage et belle
Sauvage et belle

[Verse 1]
Tu sais que t'es
La plus belle du monde
T'es la plus belle du monde
Je veux voir tes yeux
Tu m'as compris
Je veux voir ton âme
Et voir ton cœur
[Chorus]
Sauvage et belle
Sauvage et belle
Sauvage et belle

[Verse 2]
T'es née pour gagner
T'es née pour vivre
Jusqu'à ce que je meure
Je veux voir tes yeux
Tu m'as compris
Je veux voir ton âme
Et voir ton cœur

[Chorus]
Sauvage et belle
Sauvage et belle
Sauvage et belle

sauvage-et-belle

Share Your Light

Widespread Panic - For What It's Worth (2011.02.10 :: Classic Center :: Athens, GA)

Saffron blues - Bhakti unplugged - just me on vocals and Beric with some sweet guitar and it all came together courtesy of Juan my friend and sound engineer - thanks for the magic ! Hare Krishna.
" It's beautiful, it's giving me chills. So beautiful." Primwater Groover


Please You

“What makes a song is the singer, while what makes a singer is their dedication to music and their inner feelings.”   Dimash Qudaibergen

I have enjoyed music for as long as I can remember and cannot remember a day of not either singing or listening to music. I am self-taught when it comes to playing guitar but what I most enjoy is singing which I have been doing since around age 18. Now retired singing and playing the guitar is now just a hobby and something I do to help pass the time. Have always  loved the sound of a Martin guitar. Currently been playing a Road Series DR S2 for about 6 years. Thanks for listening. I also enjoy discovering the sounds of other talented musicians and singers here on SoundCloud.

Dissonance (Remaster)

Len Bennati FM Folk

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