A track for contemplation and relaxation inspired by classical music.

Reflection And Coda

This track is all about recognizing and seizing opportunities in life. It should inspire you to be courageous and try new things. The message is clear: every opportunity can be the start of something great. Listen in, get motivated and never miss an opportunity again!

DAW Cubase
Halion Sonic 7
Groove Agent SE
Retrologue 2
Padshop 2
Colors LoFi Tapes
Kalimba
Verve
Taped Vibes
Vibrant
CRE8 Wave Engine
Apollo
Substruction
Navia Harp

130 bpm

Picture by Alexandra Koch on Pixabay

opportunity

PASACANA

I love all my kids but if you are a parent of one or more little ones you know how it feels some days  😂

This is How Parenting Feels Like

passing clearings

the tribe is calling Otumbo.
check out part I and III

Calling Otumbo  - Part II

Is My Name Stan.mp3

"Dreaming of Spring"
Original song and lyrics by Linda Straub

Dreaming of Spring 

Today, I imagine a bright new 'morrow
where flowers bloom and children play.
It's been cold and dark for far too long;
In dreams, I picture a brand new day. 

Dew sparkles on each blade of grass
and morning doves are on the wires.
The garden wakes in sprouting flowers,
as roses climb and bud in the briars. 

I see all your ravines and rivers,
your many streets and streams,
tall trees and ever winding trails,
are the substance of my dreams. 

So, dream away about tomorrow,
under the sun of a bright blue sky.
If today seems dark and dreary,
Remember, Spring is on the rise.

If today seems dark and dreary, 
Remember, Spring is on the rise.


Dreaming of Spring (Original)

tuning EADGAE

This song was co-written with my better half, Joyce. She crafted the poem for a friend of ours. I set it to music. There is a live performance video of it on my greenfleamusic youtube / demo page. Apparently someone did a couple videos of my performance that day.. it is on my " favorites...  I don't know who uploaded it.. but I do remember that day very well.. 

I recently found a profile for Alex Stangl , whom the poem was for,on soundcloud.. I tried to make a playlist of his songs but apparently his settings would not allow it. we have not heard from him for years..

This track reminds me of the connections we make in the course of sharing our music online with each other.. and the effect it has on our live forn real.. we really ndon get to know and care about each other. 

I play for you... you play for me..

Lyrics

The morning light.. In awake
steam arising from my cup
looking for that ray
brilliant cut across.. brighten my new day

Cafe afternoon.. lunch is served
clinking dishes ...room full of words
look out to the street..where are you?

All I need.. is proof of life
just an ounce.. proof of life

the last rays of the sun are falling
night comes calling.. shadows move across the room
im calling out.. calling out to you

Proof Of Life

Cast of Characters:
Stonerjazz-- @user-911083679 -- narration of questions
Surfers Like Us– @user-411502040 –Artur– guitar
mistermark-- @user-432503709 -- Mark—synth effects, synth strings and flute, lyrics, and vocals
Llanpsych -- @llanpsych -- Tez – guitar and production
TexMex Shaman–@texmex-shaman –Stephen– guitar, banjo, slide, sitar, and production
J.J. Terrell–@j-j-terrell –electric piano, organ, synth, bass, drums, vocals, and production
K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara -–Ken–drums, percussion, and vocals
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)–@josh-clary-1 –- guitar, bass, madolin, keys, banjo, lap steel, sitar, and vocals
Huge thanks, too, to the other featured musicians to whom we're very grateful to for sharing their music and talents with us this past year. They are the fuel that drives the EC into new musical realms. They include:

CGMANESS-- user-419254289-15129531
TEA R. SEA-- @tea_are_sea
STEVE'S PLANET-- @steve-vervaet
JOHN ANTHONY-- @john-anthony-871225464
ELPIVERSE-- @elpiverse 
SCOTTY (ONE MAN VERITY SHOW)-- @one-man-verity-show 
ROY ROY-- @user-967672349 
MARK FOSELLA-- @mark_f_2019 
FRANS BEELAARD-- @user-936947521 
THE MYSTERIOUS DECIBEL--  @themysteriousdecibel 
DAVID MARCONI-- @david-marconi-917184705 
RON LEWIS--  @ron-lewis-779503933 
JAMES TOBUREN (WITCHES OF THE ALAMO)-- @witchesofthealamo
 JEFF ROBERTS-- @jeff_roberts

  Well folks, it's that time of year again. It's time for the Eclectic Collective to take stock of the fruits of the year previous, and reflect on what making music together means to all of us. We hope you all take a chunk of time and indulge in our gift to you. We wanted to address every one of our SoundCloud friends with our voices as an intimate way to connect with each of you.
  This has become a tradition within the EC now that we've made it to our second (and a half) year of making music together. For the second time, JJ asked our friend and sometimes collaborator Jeff (Stonerjazz) to ask some interview questions of us. Then, we all came up with the answers and sent them to JJ to assemble the project.
  This mighty music machine we've created, that manages to release a new song every Friday, wouldn't mean anything if no one was listening to us. Which is why we want to extend our very sincere thanks to you for tuning in and supporting our efforts. If one other person gets joy from our music, that's such a huge accomplishment. However, it really feels like a bunch of people whom we really respect are digging what we're doing, which feels truly humbling and fulfilling. 
  With that, we hope you enjoy hearing us voice our thoughts over the highlights of our musical year as much as we enjoyed a year rich in music and comradery. Happy New Year!
 Here's a breakdown of the time stamps for each of our individual questions and answers, in case you want to skip ahead or want to hear someone more than once. 
1:28 TEZ Q1
2:20 TEZ Q2
2:37 TEZ Q3 
4:42 KEN Q1 
7:36 KEN Q2 
13:04 MARK Q1
18:42 STEPHEN Q1 
23:21 JOSH Q1
27:36  ARTUR Q1  
32:00 J.J. Q1

The 2024 Eclectic Collective Rockumentary

Since picking up the acoustic guitar at 16, for the last 11 years I have played many songs (mainly covers), recorded videos of me singing, and posted on my private Facebook account. Since now I have a bundle of these recordings, I have decided to select some of them, put them together and make an album out of it for fun. Hope you enjoy.

Blue Moon


I am drawn to folk, blues, soft rock, and country music, new and old. I love songs that tell a story, especially the Irish, English, and Scottish ballads of long ago because their stories are often timeless, and most everyone at any time can relate to. 
 
I also am a pastel painter and find being able to express universal emotions through my art, as well as writing lyrics and putting them to music that I can sing and play on my guitar or ukelele so rewarding and comforting.

Memories of people, places, and events throughout my life influence the songs I write.



