It’s be interesting to know who your principal influences are. Just curious. You’ve sure set a mood with this one. 🙏🏼

Lovely vocals and well written, lyrical words - nice song writing Len :)

Very cool song Len! Great lyrics and vocals as always! It's now a slow fade to black! What a shame! 👍😎✌🏼

🎵 My dear musical friend Len, what a powerful and timely composition! Your lyrics about standing up for truth and justice are so moving ✨ Love how you contrast midnight fears with the spark of courage 🎸 Your voice and guitar carry both warning and hope 💫 The way you capture this fragile moment in history is so poignant 🌟 So proud to call you my friend - you create such meaningful musical messages! ❤️

Thanks 🙏.....This is when songwriting becomes cathartic to me....it's my self therapy and coping skill ☺️🎸🎵🎶

This song will go private shortly. Exclululusive From a section of songs that will apear in 2024.
I will comment back to anyone who post feedback.
xx Ray xx

TRUTH RAY - ASTRAL YOUTH

Voice and acoustic guitar: David Dunham
Music composition, piano and electronic strings: Michele Ansani

Those recited by David are verses from one of the most famous poems and one of the greatest Italian poets of the 20th century (Eugenio Montale). They are taken from the collection entitled ‘Ossi di seppia’ ('The bones of cuttlefish'), published in Italy in 1925, and several times translated into English (alone or together with other works by Montale).
Many thanks to David (@david-dunhamuser589535203), who agreed to collaborate on this little creation, also adding his refined guitar phrasing. All the (usual) imperfections are mine.

Cover photo by Peter Zajfrid, "Moody Morning"

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Lyrics (ENGLISH / ORIGINAL ITALIAN)

Perhaps one morning going alone in the air of glass,
arid, lookin back, I shall see, with the terror
of a drunken man, the making of a miracle:
nothingness at my shoulders, the void behind me.

Then as on a screen, suddenly, trees houses hills
will assemble themselves for the usual deception.
But it will be too late; and I shall go on, quiet,
with my secret, among the men who do not turn

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Forse un mattino andando in un’aria di vetro,
arida, rivolgendomi, vedrò compirsi il miracolo:
il nulla alle mie spalle, il vuoto dietro
di me, con un terrore di ubriaco.

Poi come s’uno schermo, s’accamperanno di gitto
alberi case colli per l’inganno consueto.
Ma sarà troppo tardi; ed io me ne andrò zitto
tra gli uomini che non si voltano, col mio segreto.

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Posted on SoundCloud: 2024, August 27.

Perhaps One Morning ... [Michele Ansani - David Dunham] **

All the huddled masses
From faraway shores
Yearning to breathe free
May there be peace and love
For all humankind
But tonight, what about me

Save the spotted owl
The dolphins and whales
And every redwood tree
May there be peace and love
For all humankind
But tonight, what about me

What about me here alone
What about me one lonesome soul

I see the crippled children
Makes me want to cry
May every illness be healed
May there be peace and love
For all humankind
But tonight, what about me

I wish and pray
That there could be a home
For every soul on the street
May there be peace and love 
For all humankind
But tonight, what about me

What about me here alone
What about me, just one lonesome soul

The bombs that fall
The guns that fire
The millions of casualties
May there be peace and love
For all humankind
But tonight, what about me

All them huddled masses
From faraway lands
Yearning to breathe free
May there be peace and love
For all humankind
But tonight, tonight, what about me

What About Me

The third song from my new instrumental EP called INK. A soundtrack for dark nights and bright lights.

Quill

Cast of Characters:

J.J. Terrell–@j-j-terrell – drums, bass, organ, triangle, and composition

TexMex Shaman–@texmex-shaman –Stephen– mix, mastering, and production

Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)–@josh-clary-1–PRS semi hollow body electric guitar

This song began with JJ on a late Saturday night, coming up with it on the drums, bass, and organ. He even added some real triange, if you listen for it, you'll be delighted. He had a killer jazz groove on his mind when he composed it, and was able to really bring it to life on all levels. He originally wrote it as a solo piece, but asked Josh if he would like to add a guitar part. Josh jumped at the opportunity to play an original jazz song on his guitar, and in a few days, recorded more than 20 takes of it. He finally landed on the one you hear in here now. 

  They asked Stephen to mix, master, and produce it for them, which he did in his typically professional way.

  This was a fun, exciting collaboration, featuring just JJ and Josh, but the rest of the Eclectic Collective will be back with them next time. We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed making it.

Losing the  Paparazzi (Eclectic Collective)

Thanks to Mr Ratzzz - @cosmic-ratzzz - for this super groove !
.... Sax comes from my side, all the other glory comes from Hendrik !

Lunatics 206 / Elements / Ratzzz & joerxworx

It's been a while since I composed a jazz-blues track. I've always been a fan of lush strings, 70's rock organ and sultry guitar. 
The guitar pieces were played on a 2017 Gibson Memphis 335. 
The artwork was found on Pinterest and is by Lienzoypixel, available as a print on Etsy.

Sunset

FYI:) Title explicated: More of a slang to indicate going with what's happening...
"Laying" in this track title references more of the meaning "positioning" oneself to get the energy to go to the proverbial moon...The colloquial term "Up & Adam"-- i.e.: "Rise & shine" & Carpe Diem: i.e.: "Seize the Day" to get at whatever you set goals for. ;)    
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Rise To Energize & Party To The Moon

Laying With It

A new composition......

Lyrics:
In the midnight glow 
There’s a whisper of fear
The promises that were made
Are withering away


We’re painting in shadows
Caught in a spiral
No time to be passive
We are the spark that ignites


It’s a slow fade to the end
The leaders are in hiding
Fragile stands the heart 
Rise up or be silent forever


What are they so afraid of?
Just a flicker of truth 
Fear can’t be our compass
Let courage be the spark


We must gather our voices
For truth and for justice
In this fragile moment
We must never be afraid

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

It's a Slow Fade (Remaster)

Born on a Train

My take. on this song.......From Nick's debut album Five Leaves Leaves.  "Way to Blue" is about a desperate search for guidance, meaning, and a way to live fully, using "blue" as a symbol for enlightenment or clarity, contrasting with the darkness of despair, as Drake asks others (or his own inner self) for wisdom on finding purpose and connection, grappling with life's expectations versus genuine feeling, and the struggle between day (light/joy) and night (sadness). It reflects his introspective nature, questioning how to live a good life amidst internal struggles and societal pressures, even while acknowledging beauty in the world." 

Mastered Track: Distrokid Mixea
Image: Hristo Fidanov

Way to Blue-Nick Drake  (Cover)

“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.

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