cranked in the Lab - vol 8

Thanatology

Stepping Through The Shadow Line

Seasons

Well, we lost our way
Gave up some say

We don't know about tomorrow
We don't have time left to borrow
But we live for a better day
Yeah, we search for a better way

Always knew when the shadow fell
That I would have to have a plan
Always knew when the lights went out
That I would do the best I can
I would do the best I can
I could be a humble man
I could be a humble man

Ooh, I would be a humble man
Ooh, I would be a humble man

We woke up one day
Laced em up in our own way
And we found a path to travel
As our boots moved the gravel
And we found a place to lay
Yeah, we found a place to pray

Always knew when the shadow fell
That I would have to have a plan
Always knew when the lights went out
That I would do the best I can
I would do the best I can

I could be a humble man
I could be a humble man
Ooh, I would be a humble man
Ooh, I would be a humble man

After the frost, the thaw will come
Before the death, many battles won
We are but specs in the grander theme
We are but dust blowing past the trees

I will be a humble man
I will be a humble man
I will be… a humble man

Humble Man

Experience the melancholic melodies and introspective lyrics of 'Foggy Glass,' a musical journey inspired by moments of solitude and reflection. Born from the simple act of staring into a fogged mirror after a morning shower during a long and tiring business trip with jetlag, this track delves deep into the complexities of everyday life and the relentless pursuit of dreams amidst the chaos.

With collaborative talents from Gregor Alič on bass and Blaž Pavšič on acoustic guitar, drums, and co-production, 'Foggy Glass' crafts a narrative of longing and quiet rebellion through its atmospheric soundscapes and intricate instrumentation.

Join us as we ride the wave of routine times, breaking the monotony with music that plays and a quiet riot of screams where dreams reside.

Bass: Gregor Alič
Acoustic guitar, drums and co-producer: Blaž Pavšič
Mixed and mastered @A7-Recording-Studio (www.a7recordingstudio.com/)

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Foggy Glass

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Sleeping On The Floor

I've got the Blues

I've Got The Blues - KRT Production

A bluesy ballad about a radicalized youth who tried to steal an election by shooting one of the candidates

Lyrics:

(Verse 1)
In an Eastern town, a troubled young man
Lost in his thoughts, hatched a twisted plan
He watched the candidate take the stage
A symbol of change, with his own rage

(Verse 2)
He pulled his trigger, the crowd they screamed
But the bullet missed, a shattered dream
Shot in the head, his plan was foiled
Justice prevailed, and tempers boiled

(Chorus)
With a gun in his hand, and fear in his heart
The shooter tried to tear the world apart
But his aim was off, his mission failed
In the echoes of gunshots, his plans were derailed

(Bridge)
He died too fast to understand
His actions made him not a man
Violence solves nothing, only breeds more pain
And shooting politicians is just plain insane

(Chorus)
With a gun in his hand, and fear in his heart
The shooter tried to tear the world apart
But his aim was off, his mission failed
In the echoes of gunshots, his plans were derailed

(Outro)
Let this story serve as a warning sign
That hatred's path will lead us to decline
For it's not force, but unity and light
That guide us through the darkest night

The Shooter

In this big world, we're always on the move,
Changing lands and cultures, chasing dreams to prove.
From the East to the West, across the open seas,
We build our homes, with roots in different trees.

Where are you from? It's complicated!
Born in one place, moved to another.
Lived in many lands, called them home,
A global life, roots always roam.

But then they ask again, "Where are you really from?"
Why are you here? How long will you stay? When will you be gone?
Questions laced with doubt, shadows on my skin,
Judged by my accent, and the color of my kin.

Where are you from? It's complicated!
Born in one place, moved to another.
Lived in many lands, called them home,
A global life, roots always roam.

Our paths cross and merge, a canvas of light,
Every color and culture, making it right.
Our children will inherit a world we redefine,
Where roots are boundless, crossing every line.

Where are you from? It's complicated!
Born in one place, moved to another.
Lived in many lands, called them home,
A global life, roots always roam.

¿De dónde eres? ¡Es complicado!
D'où viens-tu ? C'est compliqué !
Woher kommst du? Es ist kompliziert!
Di dove sei? È complicato!
Nerelisin? Bu karmasik!
Mistä olet kotoisin? Se on monimutkaista!
你从哪里来？这很复杂！
あなたはどこから来ましたか？それは複雑です！
من أين أنت؟ إنه معقد!
आप कहाँ से हैं? यह जटिल है!
מאיפה אתה? זה מסובך!
Unatoka wapi? Ni ngumu!

Where are you from? Does it really matter?
We live in many lands, call them home.

Farragoes, Facades, Fables, and Fools

Where Are You From?

This is a song that I wrote about my drive to and from work through 30 miles of traffic each way, five days per week. 

DRIVE LIKE YOU MEAN IT
(Ron Snyder)

I’M TRYING TO SHARE THE ROAD
AND AM ALWAYS BOXED IN
THE ROAD IS CLEAR AHEAD OF ME
EXCEPT I AM HELD WITHIN

DRIVERS IN THEIR OWN LITTLE WORLD
THAT DON’T HAVE A CLUE
ONCE A POKE ALWAYS A POKE
SOMETHING I KNOW TO BE TRUE

DRIVE LIKE YOU MEAN IT (3X)
BEFORE I RUN YOU DOWN
DRIVE LIKE YOU MEAN IT (3X)
GOTTA GET TO THE NEXT TOWN

I’M TRYING TO GET THERE
AND THEY’RE ALL AROUND ME
NOTHING’S GETTING BY THEM
AND I WANT TO BREAK FREE

I LOOK FOR AN OPENING
AND THERE IS NOTHING THERE
WHY ARE YOU IN THE LEFT LANE
I NEED TO GO ON A TEAR

DRIVE LIKE YOU MEAN IT (3X)
BEFORE I RUN YOU DOWN
DRIVE LIKE YOU MEAN IT (3X)
GOTTA GET TO THE NEXT TOWN


-----------  GUITAR JAM ------------------------


DRIVE LIKE YOU MEAN IT (3X)
BEFORE I RUN YOU DOWN
DRIVE LIKE YOU MEAN IT (3X)
GOTTA GET TO THE NEXT TOWN

THE DRIVING’S BEEN TOUGH
LIKE IN A VIDEO GAME
WHEN YOUR TIME IS ON THE LINE
YOU ONLY HAVE YOURSELF TO BLAME

DRIVING LIKE YOU’RE ON A MISSION
IS YOUR ONLY HOPE
EXCEPT FOR ALL THE DAYDREAMERS
THAT CAUSE A REAL CHOKE

DRIVE LIKE YOU MEAN IT (3X)
BEFORE I RUN YOU DOWN
DRIVE LIKE YOU MEAN IT (3X)
GOTTA GET TO THE NEXT TOWN

DRIVE LIKE YOU MEAN IT (3X)
GOTTA GET TO THE NEXT TOWN
CHICAGO TRAFFIC (3X)
IT REALLY GETS YOU DOWN





Ron Snyder - DRIVE LIKE YOU MEAN IT

90's Inspired Rock made in Metro Detroit.

And now the times are changing, shifting back, leading us to Crow.
When the only fear is fear itself, uni-bomb with lethal stealth, familiar and unknown.

Then the "do or die" reaches us in short supply.
It's not outrageous. Safe to say it's quite contagious.
Chained to fear and broken time, selling us one more line.
It's not outrageous, find another way.

Change the rube that won't comply, throwing hope into the great divide.
When your soul is hard to find, Technicolor is color blind, familiar but unknown.

Then the "do or die" reaches us in short supply.
It's not outrageous. Safe to say it's quite contagious.
Chained to fear and broken time, selling us one more line.
It's not outrageous, find another way.

Fight the program, fight the program
So outrageous and contagious.

Then the "do or die" reaches us in short supply.
It's not outrageous. Safe to say it's quite contagious.
Chained to fear and broken time, selling us one more line.
It's not outrageous, find another way.

Contagious

The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara
“Bite the Bullet” (Featuring Mr Meuri)

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Music and Lyrics by:
Daphne Ang
Andrea Papi

Performed by:
The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara
Mr Meuri

Recorded and Produced by TCOMAS Studio
Mixed and Mastered by Ergosphere Studios

© 2024 The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara
℗ 2024 The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara

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Bite the Bullet (Feat. Mr Meuri)

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Bite the Bullet (feat. Mr Meuri)

KICK THE HABIT

This song is my dedication to Isis, and most of the words come from the ancient Egyptian scripts. 

The star of Isis’s birth, Sirius, is considered by esotericists to be our spiritual sun, and it is now aligning with the constellation of Leo, which is believed to be the “open sesame” key to the Lion’s Gate, the gate of the Egyptian lioness goddess Sekhmet. 

The Lion’s Gate is thought to be a galactic portal that, when open between late July and mid-August, delivers high-frequency energy into our beings, inspiring us to great works.

You can watch it on video here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DMLLmwZcWw8?si=eJpTUrKJoMeOGmpg
 
Words and vocal by Annie Dieu-Le-Veut
© Copyright Annie Dieu-Le-Veut, August 2024 

Music by Paul Foss
© Copyright Paul Foss Music, August 2024 

Cover art: Black Isis by Annie Dieu-Le-Veut 

Words: 
“I am Black Isis, the daughter of the Moon that governs the tides, and not just the ebb and flow of the seas, but the times and tides in the lives of men too. 
“I am Black Isis, the One of a Thousand Names, the Nubian queen who descends from the black heavens at night from the brightest, burning star in the sky,  in the heart of the Great Dog of Orion.
“I am Black Isis, the mother of Horus, and the widow of the king Osiris, who I made ruler of my rich verdant lands of the Underworld, my fertile crescent from where all starseeds are born. 
“I am Black Isis, and my loins are as fruitful as the black silt from the river Nile that covers the fields after the floods. 
“I am Black Isis, I am all women. I am the goddess you see in the eyes of the woman you love. You hurt her and she leaves, to protect your soul from your naivete, from further profaning her inner sanctum. You know that, even if only in your dreams, and that’s why you’ll always love her.
“I am Black Isis, the Mage, the owner of magic and the teacher of the Mysteries. I perform magic with my powerful speech of words that I choose from the hieroglyphic Demotic script I invented under the tutelage of Thoth. “
” I am Black Isis, the queen of every land, the mistress of every country, and whatsoever laws I have established, these can no man make void.”

Black Isis

Cantucky - Robert Grigg & Combstead

Performed by Nick Ray and The PTL Group

Mandolin: Bruce Hoffman

Mixed by Mark Black

Publicist: Vicki Johnson

The Art of Letting Go

Thanks to my friend Charlie for rocking this collaboration 
more of his music @ https://soundcloud.com/charliewillz
photo by Ashley_Minkus

Supper - Charlie Williams

Story time forever and always 🔥. These are the stories in between

Beowulf

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Title: Lonesome Wanderer
Music by Michael Herter
Genre: Rock, Ballad, Instrumental
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"Lonesome Wanderer" is an enchanting instrumental guitar track that takes you on a soulful journey through solitude and self-reflection. With its haunting melodies and evocative solos, this track delivers an unforgettable emotional experience, perfect for moments of introspection or simply unwinding. Let the mesmerizing sounds of "Lonesome Wanderer" transport you to a world of deep emotion and captivating beauty.

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Lonesome Wanderer

Combstead (@markcombs-928282858) made this wonderfully whimsical and melodic track and asked me if I felt inspired to put any words to it. I said "yes, defo, if my dream fairies come through with them." And they did ... seems they couldn't wait... which was great ... except that it was at four o'clock this morning! 

Here's what came through:

WORDS:

I thought at first it was a dream, just a childhood fantasy that had grown and grown. 
But over the years, I realised .... it was real, it was my loved ones singing me home. 

When the day is dark, and the night is long...in the still, small hours I hear their song.
The road less travelled can be full of stones, but their song makes the journey seem not so long.
When I meet the devil, at the crossing, and I have to choose right, from wrong, 
I follow their attunement, and soon find, that where once I was weak, I am strong 

Now the sun is glowing red, and the shadows growing longer, their song is sounding out... even louder
Rising to a crescendo, as every sacrifice is cheered, every last injury and pain is honoured, 
Pulling me up the steep, craggy pathway of that last mountain I have to climb, 
Until I’m released from the valley of the shadow of death, ruled by Old Father Time. 

I thought at first it was a dream, just a childhood fantasy that had grown and grown. 
But over the years ...I've seen that it’s real, and that it’s my loved ones singing me home. 

© Lyrics and vocal, copyright Annie Dieu-Le-Veut, August 2024 
© Music and cover art, copyright Mark Combstead, August 2024

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40 plus years in live sound reinforcement
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