Babes From Bill's

Suburban Bicycle Gang - Babes From Bill's

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Breathing Underwater : Composée, arrangée et produite par Denis Caouette/Stephan Manu/Projet Musicus . Vocal : Stephan Manu / Piano : Valérie Tremblay / Basse : Alain Picotte / Drums : Simon Dufresne / Guitares et synths : Denis Caouette / Mix et master : Martin Larose au Studio Septentrio.
Breathing Underwater: Composed, arranged and produced by Denis Caouette/Stephan Manu/Musicus Project . Vocals: Stephan Manu/ Piano: Valérie Tremblay/ Bass: Alain Picotte/ Drums: Simon Dufresne/ Guitars and synths: Denis Caouette/ Mix and master: Martin Larose at Studio Septentrio.


Stephan et moi nous sommes rencontré sur Soundcloud. Il m’a contacté en me demandant si je voulais faire une collaboration avec lui,  en entandant sa superbe voix j’ai tout de suite accepté.
J’ai composé la chanson de base et on l’a travaillée à distance. Faut dire que Stephan est originaire de l’Île Maurice mais demeure en Irlande et  moi je suis au Québec. Sur ma musique, il a composé paroles et mélodie et j’ai finalisé l’arrangement en me fiant sur son travail. Vous remarquerai qu’il n’y a pas de couplets et refrains répétitifs comme c’est la plupart du temps le cas et cela est voulu ainsi. 
Ses magnifiques envolées vocales combinées à une musique de genre  pop-funk-jazz donne lieu à une chanson vraiment originale.  

Bonne écoute! 

Stephan and I met on Soundcloud. He contacted me and asked if I wanted to collaborate with him, and I immediately accepted when I heard his superb voice.
I composed the basic song and we worked it remotely. I must say that Stephan is originally from Mauritius but lives in Ireland and I am in Quebec. On my music, he composed lyrics and melody and I finalized the arrangement by relying on his work. You will notice that there are no repetitious verses and choruses as is most of the time the case and this is intended so. 
Its magnificent vocal outbursts combined with a pop-funk-jazz genre music gives rise to a truly original song.  

Good listening!


Breathing Underwater

Breathing Underwater (Ft. Stephan Manu)

A little bit of something you can't hold.
For a little bit of something laced with gold.
A little bit of shelter from your greed.
For a little bit of something we all need.
We're all found out.
Goes round about.

Mother, take this pain from me.
I just can't use it anymore.
Why, when I'm tired, I just can't sleep. 
Can hear your wolves outside my door.
We've all missed out.
Were down and out.

You made your promises.
Sound so sweet.
And now there's nothing left.
Dead on my feet.
I'm dying on my feet.

We've all got a little piece of all.
All the places where we take the fall.
A little bit of whimsy soothes the soul.
A little bit of money pays the toll.
We're all let down.
We've all been around.

Brother, take this pain from me.
I just can't feel it anymore.
A lack of courage for the deed.
A lack of wisdom in the store.
We all rush round.
Their round about.

You took your promises.
And cast them to the wind..
You left me wondering...
Sounded so sweet.
Now, I'm dying on my feet.

You made your promises.
Sound so sweet.
And now there's nothing left.
Dead on my feet.
I'm dying on my feet.


Dead On My Feet

"Between The Raindrops" by The Dark Messiahs is a mesmerizing dark jazz track inspired by the serene yet evocative ambiance of a rainy night post show in 宁波市. The piece begins with Sonny Rhodes' ostinato piano, each note cascading like droplets, setting a melancholic yet entrancing tone that draws the listener into the heart of the city.

Sticks Thompson’s drums introduce a moody atmosphere, their rhythms mimicking the gentle patter of rain on pavement, creating a backdrop that is both calming and reflective. Art Masters’ clarinet enters with a mournful melody, its breathy tones weaving through the steady piano and drums, evoking the sense of wandering through rain-soaked streets under the glow of neon lights.

Blue Six’s trumpet adds a layer of introspection and yearning, its rich, resonant notes rising and falling like the pulse of the city. Wilt Flowers' bass provides a deep, grounding presence, its subtle yet powerful lines adding depth and texture to the track.

As the composition progresses, each musician’s contribution blends seamlessly, creating a soundscape that captures the essence of a late-night Tokyo, where the rain brings both solitude and a sense of connection to the urban landscape. "Between The Raindrops" is a masterful exploration of atmosphere and emotion, a testament to The Dark Messiahs' ability to translate the beauty and mystery of a rainy night into a captivating auditory experience.

Between The Raindrops by The Dark Messiahs - A rainy night in 宁波市 (Ningbo). Dark jazz.

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**"Something Beautiful" by These Guitars Say Sorry**

COVER ART BY FRASER CORMACK. SEE MORE OF HIS WORK AT FRASER CORMACK PHOTOGRAPHY
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559043332127

In "Something Beautiful," These Guitars Say Sorry delivers a poignant and heartfelt acoustic ballad that beautifully blends elements of singer-songwriter introspection with the edge of alternative rock. Accompanied by the gentle strumming of an acoustic guitar, their soulful voice captures the essence of longing and vulnerability. The song weaves a tale of searching for beauty and meaning in moments of heartache, with their expressive delivery making every word resonate deeply. "Something Beautiful" is a testament to These Guitars Say Sorry's ability to merge raw emotion with the nuanced textures of alternative rock, creating a powerful and evocative musical experience that leaves listeners moved and reflective.
What I wanted to do
What I wanted to do
Was make something beautiful
Was make something beautiful

What I wanted from you
What I wanted from you
Was for you to forget me
Was for you to forget me

Let's hope for something beautiful
Let's hope for something true
Pure, poor and hopeful
Black and blue, beaten and bruised

Disappearing from view
Disappearing from view
You never saw me
You never saw me

What you asked me to do
What you asked me to do
I couldn't ignore it
I couldn't ignore it

I don't matter if you don't mind
Something beautiful 
It seems so hard to find
Something beautiful 
So hard to under stand
Something beautiful 
Slips right through my hands


The earth and the ash
The earth and the ash
Does it all matter
Does it all matter

There's no going back
There's no going back
It was something beautiful
It was something beautiful

Let's hope for something beautiful
Let's hope for something true
Pure, poor and hopeful
We're black and blue, beaten and bruised

Something Beautiful by These Guitars Say Sorry

Guitars, Bass,  Vocals and Lyrics by Robert Grigg

Come Dance With Me

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In the distance - demo

### The Rose and The Rope by Laxá

COVER ART BY FRASER CORMACK - Angry sky over Mosstodloch

In Ísafjörður, Iceland, Laxá's evocative piece "The Rose and The Rope" unfolds without words, instead conveying emotions through its music. With a blend of 80s reggae-influenced bass and post-rock guitars and strings, the composition creates a rich, immersive experience.

Bjarne Guðjohnsen's bass pulses with the deep, resonant groove reminiscent of 80s reggae, setting the stage for the journey. Matthias Helguson's drums join with a steady pace, their beats echoing through the fjord's stillness. Jussi Siglarson's guitar melodies soar and dive, embodying the post-rock essence with layers of emotion. Mike Taylor's keyboards add ethereal textures, blending with the ensemble's soundscape.

The Heima Kvartett—Lisbeth Heima (violin), Sif Árnadóttir (violin), Natasha Guðmundsdóttir (viola), and Ída Sigurðardóttir (cello)—enrich the piece with their strings. Lisbeth and Sif's violins intertwine like fragile rose vines, while Natasha's viola adds haunting undertones and Ída's cello provides depth and strength.

Together, the music represents the delicate balance between beauty and resilience, akin to the rose and rope symbolizing life's contrasts. The composition evolves, capturing Iceland's rugged beauty and emotional depth.

### The Origin of the Title

The title "The Rose and The Rope" has a poignant backstory. During a tour, Jussi Siglarson and Bjarne Guðjohnsen stayed in a remote village. Their host, an elderly woman, had a unique artifact hanging on her wall—a dried rose tied with a rugged rope. Intrigued, Jussi asked about its significance.

The woman recounted a tale from her youth. During a harsh winter, the village was cut off by snowstorms, and supplies were scarce. The young woman tended a rose bush through the winter, finding solace in its survival. Her future husband, determined to support the village, crafted a rope to brave the snow and gather provisions.

In spring, as the village emerged from the cold, the rose bloomed, symbolizing resilience. On their wedding day, the man gave the rose tied with the rope to the woman, representing their balance of beauty and strength.

Moved by this story, Laxá adopted "The Rose and The Rope" as the title, reflecting the harmonious blend of emotions and themes in their music. It symbolizes unity, strength, and beauty amidst adversity, encapsulating the essence of their composition.

Eldinsgill

The Rose And The Rope by Icelandic Postrock band  Laxá

Lukas Schulz is a guitarist, composer, and producer from Germany. 
Despite not winning a Grammy award for his lifetime achievements or securing a spot on Rolling Stone's 'Top 250 Guitarists of All Time' list, he has chosen to exclusively share his music with the SoundCloud community. 
When he's not in the studio crafting the next all-time classic hit song, he enjoys painting windows and writing about himself in the third person view.

Lukas Schulz's musical palette knows no bounds, seamlessly weaving through genres like Rock, Post-Punk and Metal.

„His sonic exploration goes beyond boundaries, creating a diverse and captivating auditory journey for listeners.“ 
- Elvis Presley about Lukas Schulz

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