In memoriam, the bombing of Guernica, Spain, April 26, 1937. A lamentation in music.

And in 2024, for the injured, displaced, and departed around the world as invading forces of tyranny rain down death and destruction upon innocent people.

I literally cried as I updated my old composition about the bombing of Guernica. 

Originally composed in GarageBand, I finished the first version of this song on April 26, 2013, not consciously aware that the date was the anniversary of the atrocity committed by fascists against civilians during the Spanish Civil War. I had had ambitions to create an animated short about its history and Picasso’s famous painting when I could afford the technology. So my first step was to use available resources and create the music, which I did 11 years ago. I have yet to produce the animation. Maybe someday. The cover art gives you an idea as to how I envisioned the graphics for the animated short.

This Guernica composition is my first attempt at composing neoclassical music. As a girl I would sing and hum made-up symphonies as I conducted an imaginary orchestra. I’ve got hundreds of improvised concertos, sonatas, fugues, and arias deep in my memory banks that sometimes creep into my contemporaneous music.

This week, as the anniversary of Guernica approached, I imported my old music file into my current DAW and refreshed it, adding French horn, the first instrument I played as a young student. I also added audio of propeller planes recorded live in March and April 2024. And I pushed the previous violin and cello parts to the limit, so if you hear a screeching violin or a groaning cello, it’s intentional; war gives millions of reasons to scream and wail. The composition’s 8-chord structure is repeated as if to state the obvious — we, humans, have yet to contain our violence individually and collectively. We witness and experience the horror of mass murder and war around the globe. Every. Damn. Day.

I realize my song probably isn’t going to be a favorite for listeners, not my usual chill music. But I’m also a firm believer in the idea that sunlight is the best disinfectant. With this music about Guernica and the history of 1937, I am reminded how far we’ve come, and yet, how little we’ve changed. But change we must, and I believe humanity will change for the better. The question is when.

Guernica

D.T.3 -Whutt Up Doe

Inspired by the feeling of trying to ease a troubled mind by taking a walk during the cold early darkness of winter.

Midnight Stroll

Acoustic instrumental rock. Slide guitar in part of the song.

Slide Guitar Anthem

Leaving Earth

Hush my little darling - don’t you cry
watch the sky 
stars so bright 
the beauty of the night
Sandman made a dream for you
I wish it will come true
blessings, fortunes, hope and hugs
the best of dreams filled with love 

Hush my little darling dont you cry
dream sweet dreams  
Wave the day goodbye
Morning  breaks
Darkness fades away 
You’ll play
sun or rain
come what may. 

Evening stars spread the light 
a diamond in the night 
A nightbirds sings her lovely tune
it’s time to wake the sleepy moon

Hush my little darling dont you cry
dream sweet dreams  
Wave the day goodbye 
Morning  breaks
Darkness fades away 
You’ll play
sun or rain
come what may. 

Hush my little darling dont you cry
dream sweet dreams  
wave the day goodbye

Hush

Renowned and well respected Alabama Lyricist Tony Harris had some lyrics that needed music and vocals , I obviously jumped at the chance and got to work on it ! We've done another one since which is out on the 8th of April . Me , Gaz and Greg have a belter out on the 1st and Charlotte and I have 2 great numbers waiting in the wings . In the meantime me and Xavier Jaari have a remixed anthem out on the 20th of March , you'll hopefully love it ! I hope you love this one by me and Tony . Thanks for all the support !

Don't Look In The Looking Glass

Don't Look In The Looking Glass ( Fox and Harris )

Hello !
A rock ballad in Dire Straist's style, this title works in a movie I was taking about during my upload: Bike Ride.
Enjoy !

Rock Ballad

Open for a voice version
KSB Original Hip-Hop Sound

From the South

From the South  (Instrumental) - (KRT Production) (Open for collab)

This started out as a simple acoustic idea that I recorded a while back and shared with eddyoffline for a collaboration. I sent eddyoffline a few ideas and told him to do whatever he wanted with these and there’s no rush on any of these. Eddyoffline added a sweet bass line to this idea we call “No Rush.” Then eddyoffline asked “TexMex Shaman” to collaborate on this track with us. Having collaborated via the Eclectic Collective on some previous song ideas with Stephen, aka TexMex Shaman, I definitely wanted to get him involved on this idea. Stephen recorded some amazing guitar, added some percussive elements, synth and fx, and Stephen mixed the whole thing! 
Having it all start with an acoustic idea and then hearing the transformations provided by amazingly talented and willing musicians such as eddyoffline and Stephen, well… I’m blown away at the final result and very appreciate for every single opportunity to work with these gentlemen. Thank You guys!!! I love these little projects!

eddyoffline: Bass  
https://on.soundcloud.com/Z6sGbjtVrSUHBbyR8

TexMex Shaman: Lead Electric Guitar, Percussive Elements, FX, Synth, Post Production Mix
https://on.soundcloud.com/AZ7YW1jRGHZeN71MA

cgmaness: Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Lyrics



"No Rush"
Lyrics:
I don’t know where we went wrong.
Did we ever get off?
As the train moves along,
I’ll sing my railway song.
There’s no time to rush,
Should we get out and push?
No hungry mouths to hush.
I’m done hiding in the woods.
No rush, take your time.
There’s underdogs on the mainline.
No need to heed the signs.
We roll slow on this grind.
No rush, I’ll say it again.
You river rats that cooled my hand.
A blank stare and a grifters grin.
“You’re just bluffing” said the drifters friend.

No Rush *feat. (eddyoffline & TexMex Shaman)

Praise to the glory of the countless loved ones mysteriously lost in recent years... they will not be forgotten.

The Eternal (Joy Division Cover)

Thank you for  all your kind comments, for listening, following and sharing <3 !  Overall Impression: An elegant take on new age music, with “The Eagle” ENIL Sounds, has a sophisticated musical palate and has written a composition with class. It’s a trifecta with a mixture of new age, ambient, and electronica with an acoustic feel that would appeal to listeners of soft pop, new age, and contemporary music today. ....https://linktr.ee/ENILSounds https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/enilsounds/time-slips

Hush

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