All I want to do is open people up to themselves.
Here a body of music I sampled and reworked to make my own. 
You can hear loads of my musical inspirations as a vocalist and classical violinist. 

I managed to create new verses for myself and exercise my musical know how. 
All the mixing and production was fabricated by thee.

There's a also a Destiny's Child interview where Yonce talks about her future. 
I cover Ciara's "Promise" and also add my production and instrumentation on top. Percussion sampled from Chris Taylor's side project, CANT. 

Toro y Moi is also makes an instrumental appearance as well. 

I also take it upon myself to throw in my on portion of social commentary of an American novelist, essayist, playwright, poet, and social critic. 

We also get blessed with a bits of knowledge from the first African American to become a leading artist at the Metropolitan Opera, Ms Leontyne Price.

Bach

-Marques Toliver 

STUDYING FOR MY Ph.D VOL II

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I sample Mr. Shuggie Ottis along with my own strings.


Here's the original song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avw50zY4fxc

TRACK 8. LATELY

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Nicki Minaj speaks on how one should be treated while working. I chime in every now and then with my harmonies. Avant Garde!

TRACK 9. BEAST

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TRACK 10 is called COMPROMISE. The domineering voice in the fore front is Eartha Kitt speaking about LOVE. In the background you can hear "Skinny Love" by Bon Iver. 

Here's the link to view the original interview.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VySGuXSSXpU&feature=results_main&playnext=1&list=PL5389C3AC89CBB4CC

TRACK 10. COMPROMISE

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Because I lived in London I figured I would write a little something something reflecting on the serious nature of the London Riots sprang to life here in good ole London town. The man speaking on this song is Darcus Howe. He's a icon within the community. I don't know him personally but his spirit is familiar. Alongside the heated conversation I synced, "If THis World Were Mine " sang by Marvin Gaye and Tammy Terrell.
 
Here'a link to the original clip of Darcus Howe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biJgILxGK0o

If This World Were Mine:Marvin Gaye and Tammy Terrell
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klGPUECHXzY

Track 11. RIOT

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Track 12. Conversation

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CONTENT TO MAKE YOU THINK.
 
I chose to include the 10 little NIGGEr BOys to so that a path for conversation could be made. I came across this clip via youtube. Here's the link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkb4rP6Jq1Q


Ten little nigger boys going out to dine
One overate himself
and then there were nine

Nine little nigger boys sat up very late
One overslept himself 
and then ether were eight

Eight little nigger boys traveling in Devon
One said he'd stay there
and then there were seven

Seven little nigger boys chopping up sticks
One chopped himself in half (sheesh - this is so charming!!)
and there there were six

Six little nigger boys playing with a hive
A bumble bee stung one 
and then there were five

Five little nigger boys nailing down the floor
One hit his thumbnail 
and then there were four

Four little nigger boys going out to sea
A red herring swallowed one 
and then there were three

Three little nigger boys roaming in the zoo
A big bear hugged one
and then there were two

Two little nigger boys sitting in the sun
One got frizzled up
and then there was one

One little nigger boy living all alone
He got married
and then there were none


Track 13. Racist

These compositions are preparing me for the ALBUM. I figure I want to be behind the reins when it comes to what sound I'm going for. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the chaos you can't find in order and neatness. 



Track 1. CHAOS

Produced and altered by Marques Toliver 

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Track 1 CHAOS

Marques Toliver   White Sails (REMIX)

Live performance of Marques Toliver singing his original composition entitled, Control, for Mahogany Session. 



CONTROL (LIVE )

1.CanAan

Oh CanAan, sweet CanAan
I am bound to The Land of CanAan.
I thought I heard them say, there were lions in the way.
Rather bare those ills we have, then flock to others we not knew of.

Come right up to my atmosphere you wont have toi be lonely.
Never will I disappear. I'm gonna be here always.
Yeah, i'm gonna be here always.


Land of CanAan

1. CanAan

3. If Only

Cain't give up now...

There's no way for me to separate.
This place dont' mean nothing if you ain't coming home. 
I know you feel it just the same.
You try to connivence me I should let you go.
Now its been days, so many days.
I don't know what to do. I need you here with me. 

If only, we could start again and write a different story, if only.
Baby can you hear me? There's a way to work things out if you would hold me.
Hold me, then I'll know what to do. 

Can't give up now. Forget about the words I said to put you down.
I was so unhappy. Put the blame on someone else, when all the trouble started with myself,myself,myself. Got to figure out, can't believe you're leaving me, love is such a crazy thang. 

If only, we could start again and write a different story, if only.
Baby can you hear me? There's a way to work things out if you would hold me.
Hold me, then I'll know what to do. 

Gotta get to you somehow. I'm like a bird headin south.
The message got through, but a little too late, but baby I need you now.
I'm beggin on the floor, for you to give me a chance once more. 
Can't erase the memories. Love is such a crazy thang.

If only we could start again and write a different story, if only.
Baby can you hear me? There's a way to work things out if you would hold me.
Hold me, then I'll know what to do. 
Dang,If only we could start again and write a different story, if only.
Baby can you hear me? There's a way to work things out if you would hold me.
Hold me, then I'll know what to do. 

Then I'll know what to do.
Then I'll know what to do.


3. If Only

2. Stay

Hello baby nice to meet you. I love your smile.
Not to be shy, but would you care to sit down?
Don't wanna just lose you and have you walk on by.

There's a possibility that you're the one.
Destiny told me to never give up ono love.
Don't wanna just lose you and have you walk on by. 

Please stay! Oh baby please stay.
Please stay! I need ya today.
Please stay,oh baby please stay.
This pain, you take it away,away!

Come right up to my atmosphere, you wont have to be lonely.
Never will I disappear, I'm gonna be here always.

When ya speak my heart is soothed.
Our minds become one.
Constantly I breath ya in.
For me you're the sun.
Don't want to lose you and have you walk on by. 

If this is a dream then please don't wake me up.
Wont forget that you are the start of love.
Don't wanna just lose you and have you walk on by.

Please stay! Oh baby please stay!
Please stay! I need ya today.
Please stay, Oh baby please stay!
This pain, you take it away, away!
Please stay! Oh baby please stay!
Please stay! I need you today.
Please stay, oh baby please stay.
This pain, you take it away, away!

Come right up to my atmosphere, you wont have to be lonely.
Never will I disappear, I'm gonna be here always. 
Yeah, I'm gonna be here always. 
Just stay.Just stay
Can't have you walk on by.

Please stay! Oh baby please stay!
Please stay! I need ya today!
Please stay, Oh baby please stay!
This pain, you take it away, away!
Please stay! Oh baby please stay!
Please stay! I need ya today!
Please stay, Oh baby please stay.
This pain, you take it away, away

2. Stay

4. Try Your Best

The stars will fade, but I can not change my past. 
Time will erase all of the things we've had.
Am I talking to a ghost? My reflection tells me no.
Cause I'm the only one that's standing where I am.
My eyes are playing tricks on me.
Its hard for me to see.
Cause the sun is shinning bright in wonder land, land.

I heard a melody that sound so sweet it made my mind wake up.
A symphony that sound so sweet, it made we want to lose control.

Try yo best to listen, but if you can't hear this beat then I think you go have to turn up your radio, radio.
Try yo best to listen, but if you can't hear this beat then I think you go have to turn up your radio, radio.

I should be going, cause people will find me and tell me that I should not live this way.
The camera lights blind me, this life ain't exciting. I wish I could simply just run away.
Am I talking to a ghost? My reflection tells me no.
Cause I'm the only one that's standing where I am.
My eyes are playing tricks on me its hard for me to see.
Cause the sun is shinning bright in wonder land, land.

I heard a melody that sound so sweet it made my mind wake up.
A symphony that sound so sweet, it made we want to lose control.

Try yo best to listen, but if you can't hear this beat then I think you go have to turn up your radio, radio.
Try yo best to listen, but if you can't hear this beat then I think you go have to turn up your radio, radio.

The notes took me hire. My mind was on fire with thoughts that I never searched for.
The melody I sing will make your body dance, don't ask me why.
On another level if you want to dance with me then you're gonna have to break it down.
Break it down.

Am I talking to a ghost? My reflection tells me no.
Cause I'm the only one that's standing where I am, am.
My eyes are playing tricks on me its hard for me to see.
Cause the sun is shinning bright in wonder land, land.

Try your best to listen, but if you can't hear this beat then I think you go have to turn up your radio, radio.
Try your best to listen, but if you can't hear this beat then I think you go have to turn up your radio, radio baby.


4. Try Your Best

6. Weatherman

The grass is wet as the clouds roll by.
Its gonna rain so everyone went inside,but I'm gonna stay here.
My current state is searching for something I can't put my finger on.
And the weatherman, said that its gonna be a bad day.

The clouds are rolling in but I hear no thunderin from above.
All the rivers have run dry.
We need the rain so we can stop the commotion.
Cause when the rain comes everything will start to grow. 
All the children's laughter will wipe away all my fears.
I see you crying, but this wont last for long.

Because, I know there will be a better tomorrow.
The sun will shine and dry away all of your sorrow. 

Its about that time to have a new beginning.
Rehabilitate my mind because I feel it is thinning. 
The elements circle up and prepare to fill my cup.
Are you ready to drink from it?
In a moment we will see what will be new life.

Because, I know there will be a better tomorrow.
The seeds will grow in my mind and on this earth.
Bringing it with a new rebirth.
I don't know how everything got this way.
But I know there will be a better tomorrow. 
The sun will shine and dry away all of your sorrow.

6. Weatherman

Is you GOOD? Is you Okay? Because I want to know.

STUDYING FOR MY Ph.D Vol II. was created throughout the span of 3 three years. Listen to the songs while working or while studying in order to achieve the full effect of the MIX TAPE.
Musical qualities found with my debut album, Land of CanAan aslo appear in Vol II.

Producer/main vocals/violin/lyrics/arrangments/keys/synths/backing vocals/mixing &mastering by Marques Toliver

The sound is structured so that the listener gains insight into musical influences, poignant to my pedigree. 

While in New York during the month of April and May during 2013 I befriended a musician by the name GAMBLES. You can hear how I incorporated one of his tunes into the mix if you have the stamina to keep up. 

S.F.M.Ph.D features sampled audio from Leontyne Price, Land of CanAan, James Baldwin, Destiny's Child, Geoffery Holder,Bach's Three Sonatas & Three Partitas, Halle Berry, CANT,Naomi Campbell (The Face), Britney Spears, The Isely Brothers, Ciara, U2, & Toro Y Moi. 

STUDYING FOR MY Ph.D VOL II.

violinist/singer/producer Marques Toliver

Within this sound cloud you will hear samples and productions arranged and manipulated by M. Toliver

The listener will also find tracks from Toliver's debut Ep, Butterflies Are Not.

In 2011 Toliver constructed his first mix tape, Studying For MY Ph.d while on tour and living in London. 

Shortly afterwards M. Toliver recorded his debut album. The first single from the record is, Magic Look. 

For more information about Marques Toliver be sure to find him at www.MarquesToliver.com



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