daydreaming

Daydreaming

Just Another Day

Higher U

I dedicate this one to my mom 

Light in the Window 

Earliest days with mom and dad
Fun at the drive in watching the Goonies 
Visiting family we camped in the yard
School years went by way too fast

We felt so free
With our years in Magna 
Mom worked long hours 
in the ICU  
Dad sorted packages with UPS
They did enough to get by
All through my Hunter High School days  

Forever -  Hope that I will see you again
Light on in the window of my heart 

Then I was older with my own family 
My wife and my boy living the dream
My grandparents passed
My parents now aging 
We’re in a new city too far away

Visited mom one last time 
I said there’s always a light in my window 
That’s on 
A few months later I get that call
The tears rolled down 
As I think of us younger
Happy and free

Forever -  Hope that I willsee you again
Light on in the window of my heart 
My forever family 
Light on in my window forever  

Light in the Window

GATES OF HEAVEN (Ft. Molly Barnett)

Changes - A Pop Rock Journey of Embracing the Unexpected

Sometimes, the best moments in life come from the changes we can’t control. Changes is a high-energy pop rock track that captures the beauty of embracing life’s unpredictable shifts. Built on four distinct hooks—an intricate dual guitar strumming groove and three vocal motifs—this song is all about letting go, moving forward, and discovering something amazing along the way.

🎸 The Story Behind Changes

This song was born from a live demo on Jacktrip, where I was showcasing my typical composing workflow. The foundation started with a layered acoustic guitar collage using the Ample Guitar plugin, setting the stage for the opening vocal line to naturally emerge. As the track took shape, an unexpected but magical moment happened—Solaria’s vocal scat, a spontaneous addition, became a defining element of the song.

At its core, Changes reflects the personal and creative growth that occurs when we surrender to the unknown. The rhythmic interplay of the two acoustic guitars represents the duality of change—sometimes harmonious, sometimes conflicting, but always pushing forward. The vocal hooks, carefully woven into the arrangement, act as guideposts through the emotional landscape of the track, echoing the ebb and flow of transformation.

Solara’s vocal scat wasn’t planned—it simply happened in the moment. This unfiltered expression perfectly embodied the essence of Changes: the beauty of spontaneity and the surprises that come when we trust the creative process. In that sense, Changes is more than just a song; it’s a testament to the way music, much like life, evolves beyond our expectations.

🌤 A Visual Journey

The music video for Changes brings its themes to life with "concrete abstract" imagery—clouds drifting in the wind, forming fleeting pictures in the sky, only to disappear and make way for new ones. This visual metaphor highlights the impermanence of moments and the joy found in experiencing them while they last. Just as the sky is constantly shifting, so too are we, and rather than resisting, we can choose to move with the change.

The color palette of the video reflects this free-spirited energy, incorporating warm, nostalgic hues that evoke a happy, flower-child feel. It’s a visual representation of the optimism and liberation that comes with embracing life's twists and turns.

🎶 For Fans Of:

If you love Fleetwood Mac, classic rock, or progressive rock vibes, you’ll feel right at home with Changes.

✨ How Should You Feel?

Energized. Uplifted. Ready to take on whatever comes next.

🔗 Check Out More Music:

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📢 Join the Conversation:

Don’t be afraid of change. We can only get better by making a change. Let me know how Changes resonates with you in the comments!

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Changes (Demo 20250218)

To welcome the arrival of Spring 🌹🌷🌼🌿🌱

Spring Symphony

Vocals: @specialececilia

Instrumental: BBright (Wolfgang Schwarz)

Mix and master: BBright

Special Cecilia x BBright - Life Is So Multi-Dimensional

On Battleship Hill - PJ Harvey

Cover by Stina Crow and ExploderaMera 
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The scent of Thyme carried on the wind
Stings my face into remembering
Cruel nature has won again
Cruel nature has won again
On Battleship Hill's caved in trenches
A hateful feeling still lingers
Even now, 80 years later
Cruel nature
Cruel, cruel nature
The land returns to how it has always been
Thyme carried on the wind
Jagged mountains, jutting out
Cracked like teeth in a rotten mouth
On Battleship Hill I hear the wind
sing "Cruel nature has won again"
Cruel nature has won again
Cruel nature has won again
Cruel nature has won again

On Battleship Hill (Cover by Nix & Stina)

.... band rehearsal "warm up", very first jam before "work",  rec. april 2025 with Zoom H1n
dePhaze: AdmassD ... Groovebox,Vocals, Percussion // Biff Debris .... Guitar and FX, Percussion // Marc Kirschvink ..... Bass // Ali Blue ... Drums //  joerxworx ... Saxophone
That "keyboard" comes from the guitar :-)  ... stompbox magic ...

Light in the Window

Mark Antares