Related tracks: It's Going Down - Lillithe & IPG1

Artists are warriors⚔️of a sort—we feel fear trying to control us yet we continue to create & slay our demons. Inspired by Joan of Arc, The Legend of Zelda, & a personal hero’s journey. I’m excited to share my next #collab! “Do it Anyway” with German-American prog-rockers 12 Below!

Written by Kate Stanton
Arranged and Produced by 12 Below

Look around you
foreign land
a language you don't understand
all alone
take a deep breath
feel it in your soul
you know (you know)
that you know
so
let's take a little journey 
inside ourselves

Do you think the hero feels the same?
but they go and do it anyway.
Do you think the coward feels the same?
much like the hero
does it anyway
just do it anyway

Beneath the cave 
there lies a tool
it's round yet taut
too sharp for fools
focused on the need to finish
wield your weapon low
diminish. Heal.
The threat's got no hold on you
take what you can from her land
she is enough and knows it now
twists the fabric
snaps back in time
Let's take a little journey
outside ourselves

Do you think the hero feels the same?
but they go and do it anyway.
do you think the coward feels the same?
much like the hero
does it anyway
just do it anyway

Do it anyway
Do it anyway...

Do you think the hero feels the same?
but they go and do it anyway.
do you think the coward feels the same?
much like the hero
does it anyway
just do it anyway...

Do It Anyway (with 12 Below)

This is a song Chris wrote and asked me to play on. I love the lyrics and how they match the vibe of the song perfectly. He's playing guitar and bass, and I'm on the piano, slide, and organ. He told me it's supposed to be a whisper beneath the giant's bed as they tiptoe around under him, and that I should leave space for his breaths. I immensely enjoyed making this song with Chris, as always. Here are the lyrics. We hope you enjoy it. Wonderful lullaby, too. I've been listening to it in bed right before I go to sleep. Try it!
I played the piano on this. Chris played the guitar, sang it, and produced it. 

You need to be quiet, 
you don't want to wake, the sleeping giant. 
When you go, tip toe, around his bed so, you don't wake that tyrant. 
(hmmm hmmm hmmm) x 2 
I think it's time now, 
We can change his mind around, 
the stupid giant. 
I'll whisper in his ear, 
we're the only one's he should fear.
There's far too many of us, you don't need to cause a fuss or be defiant.
(instrumental-ish) into trippy part
(hmmm hmmm hmmm) x 1
So when you wake tomorrow,
you'll be filled with sorrow.
You're just a giant.

Sleeping Giant (with cgmaness)

Recorded in Modesto, Ca.   Featuring Hammond B3 Organ solo. Gibson 335 Electric Guitar solo. Trumpet solo. Fender Electric Bass. Vibraphone Rhythm. Trap Drum Set, Full Kit. Percussion Tambourine, Zildjen Crash 22" Crash Cymbal.

Hermosa

Bloomering

High on Eagles wings.  Ft. Lioness Pinky🇯🇲

Franck Douvin joue sur une flûte PRIMA SANKYO Sayama en argent massif avec une embouchure en argent massif et cheminée en Or 9K "Faulisi" PARIS

- Spitfire Audio - LABS - Vintage Keys : The Seventy Three (Fender Rhodes)
- Spitfire Audio - Ólafur Arnalds Chamber Evolutions - Chamber Waves
- Spitfire Audio - BBC Symphony Orchestra Pro - Bassoon
- Spitfire Audio - Spitfire Appassionata Strings - Violins Legato
- Spitfire Audio - Albion II - HornEuph
- Spitfire Audio - Contemporary Drama Toolkit - Electric Cello
- Spitfire Audio - Contemporary Drama Toolkit - Combi Textural
- Spitfire Audio - Albion - Solstice
- Spitfire Audio - Originals Rare Flutes
- Spitfire Audio - Spitfire Studio Strings - Celli(6) Legato Performance
- Spitfire Audio - British Drama Toolkit - Alto Sax
- Heavyocity - Foundations Emotive Choir
- Arturia - CS80

Old Textures - Variation Avec Franck Douvin

Kaleidoscopic Visions

Artwork is by My good friend's wife; margaryta yermolayeva. Please check out her art at margaryta-yermolayeva.pixels.com

Original Lyrics:

There has to be something there
I seen it with my own eyes
Feel the carefree summer breeze
It makes my curtains rise

I sit and think of how it's been
I seen it with my own eyes
Traveling through this kaleidoscope
Tomorrow a dark sun will rise

Languor

August 1485: Richard Plantagenet (Richard III) is the last king of England to be killed in battle (he's the - "a horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse" guy in the Shakespeare play). Over 500 years later his body was re-interred in Leicester Cathedral having been discovered under a parking lot nearby. Always regarded as an evil murderous tyrant, recent studies reveal his 'hunch-back villain' image may have been exaggerated - mainly due to Shakespeare's portrayal. His spinal curvature, however was clearly verified when his skeleton was discovered...it's well worth visiting the city of Leicester to see for yourself!

[Photo by me - shows Rick 3's reconstruction at a visitor centre just opposite Leicester Cathedral]

Plantagenet Blues

This track was created as a reminder there may be a lot of people, places, things, or experiences in life that may come along to attempt to "drag us down..." or that "smell" or lend us to "feeling" like shite; but, we can always choose to simply wipe our arses and walk away from them, rather than roll around in them. Most dogs are smart enough to realize if they cannot eat it, play with it, or snuggle with it... they can simply pee on something and walk away. It's funny; yet not... some humans think "certain folks" should roll around in "pile of doo..." situations and/or don't see themselves while they're do(o)ing it.

This mindset is prevalent even amongst the spiritually gifted... (aka... anyone and everyone who is open to overcoming the entrainment systems that made each of us shut down those gifts innately within us through the exposure to physically and emotionally body and brain altering toxins... whether biologically, neurologically, or chemically sourced. Hint hint, biologically includes alterations and manufacturing of things permitted to be sold as "food" and/or "beverages..." especially within the continental USA.) 

It's time we each take responsibility for our own lives, stop believing others can "read our minds" or owe us anything other than honesty; (especially if we don't have the courage to directly converse about what we want, need, or desire in our lives,)and it's time we "adult" by speaking or emailing with one another healthily, rather than living like "eternal teenie boppers" who think revving car engines or "communicating" through the 80's mixed tapes or songs era behavior is "impressive," past junior high or high school. If we want anything in life, reach out and show vulnerability, otherwise, we haven't learned the ultimate covid lockdown lesson... "time and life are precious." Would you rather reach out and be rejected or... die or have the one you love die... where you then remain "what if" ing yourself for the rest of your life about "what might have been" regarding a possible relationship, or career option, or life you'd always dreamt of living? It's time to continue to roll in doo doo... or... wipe our arses and take the steps towards receiving the people, places, things, and experiences we claim we want in our lives. The same goes for those in marriages with so much discord, both parties cannot interact outside their homes without spreading misery and judgmental behavior; because they remain in relationships out of guilt or fear of "starting over." Stop teaching kids and grandkids to remain in loveless marriages or to endure abuse because you are too lazy or afraid to start anew! Divorces don't HAVE to be filled with animosity, nor greed! People simply grow differently, some not at all... and it leads to growing apart, sometimes. If not now, when? People cannot read minds. Masks off, hearts on sleeves. Be. Bold. Be. True. Be. You.

Logic Pro X.7.7 2023 Copyright/Sound Recording/All Rights: Rainier Daze: One Stop. For Licensing Contact: Rainier Daze Rainierdaze@gmail.com

Rise Above

A Big Thank You to  https://soundcloud.com/joerxworx?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing  for the wonderful Flugelhorn, drums and mixing, a great pleasure to collab…

Antonin Artaud (1896-1948) was a French writer, poet, draughtsman, actor, dramaturge and theatre theorist

The picture shows an excerpt of one of his drawings

Please, if you like, take also a listen to the remix by  https://soundcloud.com/33per/artuad?si=17522a37f7564140bcd237b9b3baa986&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

By sheer accident I came across this small and riveting book by Stephen Barber, that was recently published by Diaphanes. It is called "A Sinister Assassin". It provides translations of Antonin Artaud's last writings (September 1947 - March 1948)

The following text is the last entry in his notebook:






so, the same figure
returns every 
morning (he is an other)
in order to accomplish his 
	revolting, criminal 
	and murderous, sinister 
	mission which is to 
	maintain
the state of bewitchment cast upon
me  (2)

and continue to
make of me
this eternally
bewitched man
		etc etc (2)

The Last Note Of Antonin Artaud (collab with joerxworx)

IT’S GOING DOWN IPG1 & Lillithe
Vocals and Lyrics IPG1 :
https://soundcloud.com/ipg1/its-going-down-88-bpm
Lillithe :  Music, Picture, Arrangement and Production
Lyrics:
t’s Going Down The wait is over ——It’s going down now Savor the moment—-for what—-time allows  it’s going down——it’s going down——now it’s going down——it’s going down——now it’s going down now———Ah
Matrix been hacked—-so check your screen feed  this that powerpack top-pick legend in the league  IPG1’s back—- low drag high-speed  explosive on impact ——-giving you what you need
Lou letting loose on the mic  hear the call ——after all here’s the proof that I’m nice  me repping me —- so you gotta feel the hype  morning day noon and night Tear the roof down ——-sure you’re right ———- hot is lava ——watch me flip the script —-as cold as ice  double down ——leveled up ——just to break you off a slice
Going to take you to the next level ——stay in stride  hold on ——baby—-strap in—-for the ride
It’s going down  it’s going down now  it’s going down  it’s going down now ———-let’s goooooooo——ooooo (pan)
🔛—— fire in the hole —-here’s another heater  blowing up the track—-Ear candy—but-sweeter  I do it-all —-cause I can —— hear me holler back just another dope jam—-fam—-- I’m—down like that Better act like you know————-the complexity  Intense —-ain’t it bro —-don’t—-even question me bob your head to the rhythm ——— like you just——-agree  beats hitting—— like I won the state lottery ticket anyway —you want to—-I broke the mold  Bringing heat nonstop——body heart and Soul On top of the world—-and I’m feeling —— great Burning up this track——- kicking ———-808’s punching through——turned up —-like a heavyweight  With that underground bounce—spreading love not hate
The Wait—is over— Its’s going down —(X2) The Wait—is over— Its’s going down —(X2)
Doing better than good—-yeah —- I’m awesome  Peace keeping—run the hood —-like my kingdom  Earbuds in my ear —-pounding on my eardrums  check the swing on the beat yo—a home run  put a smile on my face—-dope production —tight beat 808’s——— from the underground  and that’s deeper than the levels——of a Stadium