Did some new vocals and changed some words to make it more acceptable, at least for myself. I also changed the final mix just a bit and I hope it sounds better. Please don't listen too much to pronunciation or other errors but to the music.

The Skypesong Voc3

It's an old number of mine about a girl with such a kind of blue eyes. I recorded the song again with new lyrics, hoping it would be something for my band 'Stiles' . But I guess it's too 'poppy' for the band, so here it is for other listeners. Again; my English is very poor, so my apologizes, though I hope you like it. And of course, maybe a lot of people will think:"what a poor quality of sound I'm listening to"(but you're listening) . You're right. It's a demo quality, not a final record with all the kinds of soundtricks, it's just an idea....

Cold blue eyes voc 4

houd mijn hand vast

I've got to admitted; it's hard to play, sing,mix and produce good on the moment there's a lack of time, knowledge, experience and money. But, that's where I've to deal with. Still I think it's a nice song. It's about 'family matters', we're all going through. Hope you'll like it. Happy new year.

Fragile (wt Back To The Ground)

een dag aan het strand

A week ago I posted a new song 'never enough', about Putin and the dirty war in Ukraine. I wasn't satisfied about the vocals because of a cold, so this week tried again. I think it's a bit better, exept a lot of 'technical problems'. So, here is the song and  a reminder; my english isn't well, the sound could be much better, but it's a try, it's a demo.

Never Enough (lv)2.0

A brand new track about someone I know well, who needs a helping hand because of some private troubles. (with the question again; is my english good enough?) I'm pretty satisfied about the sound though still something is missing, so this is the first attemp. Soon I'm able to buy some new tools, I'll give it a second try. This kind of music is a bit out of my comfort zone, with a nod to the sixties. I hope you'll like it.

It Ain't Easy

We all have someone who has passed away and who was dear to us. It makes us realize how relative life is, actually how it can change our life. 
We all got our beautiful memories but life and death are inextricably linked. So it's up to us how to deal with that. Sometimes it's hard, sometimes it's easy. This song is for all the beloved people who passed away and those who need comfort.

Comfort

A brand new song! But it isn't really 'pop', no, it got influences of funk and soul. Anyway, for me it's a song (about worries of your growing child) with musically mayby the wrong choices; probably I'll bring out another version real soon. Again and again; my apologizes for my bad english and for the real pro's ; it's just a demo, no official record, so don't judge too hard...

februari 2023

So damn hard

This song was created from the previous song 'Comfort'. It's about relationships that don't run smoothly. What will happen and specially, what will be the consequences by taking decisions? For me it's a kind of love song. It took a while to create all the backgroundvocals. When I was finished I was thinking to myself; how would it sound if Phil Collins had sung this song? Please leave your comment behind.

Turn The Page

This song is the alternate version of the previously released song 'Complicated'. For the first time I kept my promises with this release of this second version. On the other hand, for me it shows how difficult it is to make the right choices. "If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice" would say Niel Peart. He was damn right. I wish he would drum on this track.  God bless his soul. Anyway, there were too many possibilities and so for the moment; I've made my up my mind. I hope you'll like it too.

2023

I can't hear your call

A brand new demo about issues people got in a relation; it's all about the quality of communication. Do they understand eachother? Are they willing to understand or are they on different wavelengths? It also determines the quality of teh relation and the love.
As you all know; it's a demo, with all the kinds of limitations, but please, just listen and get the message of music.

Time Won't Heal

A brand new song! Not! It's a old song ("hof van Eden")with Dutch lyrics.  I've tried to work it out with a band but it didn't work as well.
So I left it behind. A few weeks ago I was playing the main riff on my acoustic guitar and I thought to myself:" that's still a good one!" The problem to play it with the band was the chorus with a jazzy feeling and the bridge. There was too much contradiction with the rest of the rocksong. So I decided to make a new chorus and new lyrics. I'm not completely satisfied with this demo but, for the moment, let's give a chance. Please listen and leave your comments behind.

Song From The Past

A brand new demo about the danger of addiction and being outcast. It was hard to get the vocals right and I've got to admit; I'm not content with the final results. These are always the problems with limited capacities and resources. I thinkk it deserves a second chance with probably different vocals...?

It's Hard To Stand The Pain

A new demo in november. Musically, It's a nod to R&B with a bit of this and a bit of that in my own way. I've used a 'strange kind of voice' because of vocal limitations. Lyrically it's about the struggle of surviving in a relationship and the most intense deep feelings and fears in our life. Tensions, miscommunication, expectations, we all know about. Some parts of the text are autobiographical, some  parts are fictional. Anyway, I hope you'll like it.

With My Back Against The Wall

"I wrote the song 'Laura' many years ago (soon there will also be an English version) for my band 'MO-6' (Dutch-language pop-rock band). However, I was not satisfied with the end result. Since I am upgrading my equipment, I thoughtto myself: come on, let me work on this song again. The song is about a cashier, whom all men fall in love with, and they do the strangest things to get her attention. Enjoy listening!"

Laura (dutch Version)

This is an old song with Dutch lyrics. It's about the all the doubt and problems within a relationship \and especially about the things you expect but don't get. For me, it's a great song but for you listeners? I recently talked about it with someone else and suggested: "what would happen if a famous singer would sing this song? Would it be famous?" and here I was thinking about the Dutch singer Marco Borsato (I once played in a Dutch pop-rockband MO-6 and we used some song of him) but that suggestion on this moment is 'not done'. Anyway, I'm covinced, this song has the potential for a hit. But that's my humble opinion.
Merry Xmas and happy newyear!

Omhels Me Toch (remix)

This is a brand new 'old one', from my old band High Five (1988). For me it's a kind of try-out with 'Studio One'. I changed the lyrics (about my oldest daughter) and a bit of the arrangements. I hope you'll like it and leave your comments behind.

comin' home

On this moments, I'm buzzy with a lot of different projects but as usual, some ideas arise and some dissapear. I always think:"well before they dissapear, capture it!. That's waht I did with this song. I'm not satisfied about my voice and again, my english is poor, I know but that's what it is. Anyway, please ;isten and leave your comments behind.  

watcha gonna do about it - 01 Start(2)

It's a old and new demo at the same time, about the stubborness of my children. The old part is the basic melody of an old song of mine. The new part is the chorus and of course, the subject. I hope you'll like it and remember; it's just a demo, but I'm curious how another singer would sing it....

Shut that pretty little mouth - 01 Start(2)

It's a song with a kind of a sad mood.  The lyrics are about someone who has lost a lot and is trying to get back on their feet to move forward with life.

-when time goes bye second version - 01 Start

This demo is about death, about the moment of dying. A less pleasant topic, but we all die eventually. The music was meant for my band 'Stiles', but it never came to fruition. This was pretty much my original intention. I hope you can appreciate it and understand!

Flatline - 01 Start

Dit is een half symfonische track dat ook een soundtrack van een film had kunnen zijn. Misschien hadden Steven Spielberg of Quintin Tarantino mij toch moeten bellen om te mogen gebruiken....

de schaduwen voorbij

First track from the band Stiles from Holland, recorded at Basenotestudios Arnhem.

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