Anywhere that you go
Is where the sun goes now so it can meet the sand
But you don't see the rising
Or the brightness in your wake that it had planned
You don't know your greatness
Or the weight of your heart within your hands
See shallow depths beneath you
And ignore the beauty hidden within your sands

Haunted
Break the spell now
Want it
More than you know
Your loved now
Just see yourself through me

Honey, please see yourself through me, girl
Won't you be a little more easy on you, please
Please, please
Love through me

Your wings were clipped before me
And the scars you now wear are on your sleeves
Then you built a house of ire
And hid your wings in a box up in the eaves
Now it's hard to trust their graces
When you've taken far too many on the chin
But I want to take your hand now
And show you that those wings can fit again

Haunted
Break the spell now
Want it
More than you know
Your loved now
Just see yourself through me

Honey, please see yourself through me, girl
Won't you be a little more easy on you, please
Please, please
Love through me

Love yourself through me
Love yourself through me
Love yourself through me
Love yourself through me

Honey, please see yourself through me, girl
Won't you be a little more easy on you, please
Please, please
Love through me

You don't know your greatness
You are a diamond hidden just beneath in the sand
You don't know your greatness
But honey, I'll show you now just take my hand

See Yourself Through Me

Smalts bandmembers participated in Dutch electronic band Minny Pops. It adds a fascinating dimension to their sound. As one of the first Dutch bands signed to Factory Records alongside Joy Division and New Order, Minny Pops helped define the electronic music landscape of the early 1980s. Their innovative use of drum machines and synthesizers, particularly the Mini Pops drum machine that gave them their name, established new possibilities for electronic music production. This experimental heritage now feeds into Smalts' modern versioning approach, creating a unique bridge between mechanical precision and organic reinterpretation. 

They use acoustic-, electronic- and ethnic instruments such as flamenco guitar, krar sitar, masenqo, gamelan, and synthesizers. They play new wave-, idie-, world- and alternative rock songs.

All poems in their songs are from English-, American-, Dutch- and Russian origin. They are their foundation of realism, surrealism and absurdism. Smalts uses texts from Allen Ginsberg, surrealist texts from Louis Lehmann, and religious poems from Emily Dickinson. 

Smalts wraps  text with music. They mix genres and use different playing styles.

Smalts allows the music to frame a poem and sometimes to contradict it. "We present the listener an alternative way to experience texts of poets. Poems are no longer  an autonomous artistic expressions, but absorbed in a container they tell a new story together with music. It is like an exhibition in which paintings by great masters can be admired. As individual pieces they have proven their place in art history and have their own message. In an exhibition shown in conjunction with works from other artists, they are part of what the exhibitionmaker wants to tell the viewer"

It may be over, but I'm not done

email: doevandragonetti@gmail.com 

https://on.soundcloud.com/XfD7YL8WrpoCYJtv8

Artist from G.R, (formally known as Pa$$more) spreading positivity! 😄 much love 🤙 let's explore the music universe together 👾

Rex Potam: A Journey Through Song and Symphony

With a voice seasoned by nearly four decades of singing, Rex Potam embarked on a new creative chapter in 2016. Though professional circumstances led him to step away from the choir, his passion for music found a fresh outlet in composition.

Rex is a self-taught singer-songwriter, drawn to crafting music that paints vivid sonic landscapes. His style seamlessly blends classic influences with an acoustic sensibility, evident both in his solo songwriting and collaborations with other artists.

But Rex's musical spectrum extends far beyond the realm of song. He delves into the world of classical composition, creating pieces that resonate with the richness and depth of the tradition. Whether composing for piano, tackling ambitious projects like concertos and symphonies, or even venturing into the sacred grandeur of a Requiem mass, his versatility shines through.

This dual identity – singer-songwriter and classical composer – defines Rex's artistic journey. He finds inspiration in the emotional intimacy of lyrics and the grand narratives of symphonic storytelling. His commitment to tonality ensures his music remains accessible and emotionally engaging, leaving a lasting impression on listeners.

Lofoten Isles, Norway
More than 25 years as a rookie on my belt
Making music - in my case - is a creative exercise and something I like to do for recreational purposes, above all.
I love that anyone can take a guitar, their DAW, or whatever. Even just pen and paper, and come up with something special and unique that has never been heard or written.
This opportunity, regardless of experience and talent, to enter a universe and go places no one has set foot before, is magic. 
To draw a parallel to soccer, Im a non-league player, and would get attention for all the wrong reasons if I were thrown into a match with Salah, Haaland and the like. Still, by finding my level I can be part of an amateur team that serves a purpose in a local community, like a social meeting spot for people who like football - or don't - to come together, get into talks through a comment on a situation in the match and such. And you know what's coolest of all? Once in a while, when the sun and moon line up, I`m on a streak with my evening prayers or for some other reason have my day, I make this amazing dribble, then score a spectacular goal, becoming the local hero of the day or something. Those moments happen on all levels. Chances are perhaps even better on lower levels for this dribble to never have been seen before, since amateur football is not as controlled and professionalised as La Liga, Premier League, etc, leaving much more room for experimentation and individual creativity.  
I bet you had a few of those moments yourself, right? Send me a sound file, - soccer being a metaphor after all -  of your magic moment, it being a victorious match full song or just this cool detail you like, perhaps a great lyric line, guitar riff, or even cover art, all goes, so I get the chance to enjoy it too, thanks in advance! 
Cheers
Odd Roar

Former guitarist-composer of the band ANIMO, here are some songs I wrote along the way. No AI and no fake singer.

Even though I scream inside because of America's shit show, I'm still Rebecca, an old hippie rocker. When you read my comments, hear them in a southern drawl. I’m a liberal from Georgia … yes, we do exist. I moved to Hawaii about 20 years ago. 

I’ve been around the block a few times. Played a lot of guitar and a bit of other instruments. Mostly I've worked as a visual artist. I've spent some years in the music biz with a major label and my own indie label. I’ve done some other interesting things, too, including: horse training, long motorcycle trips, movie set design, accompanying my wife on her pro bowling tours, and I've seen a good bit of the world. Now I’m retired and still keep busy doing all the things I want to do.

Life is what you make it. Follow your passions.

Speaking of passions … because I love designing, in February '24, I opened an Etsy store as an outlet for prints on clothing and other items: https://dragonhousestudios.etsy.com

If you're interested in seeing more of my art look here: behance.net/dragonhousestudios 

I'm also half of 8000 MILES, a prog rock duo.
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/8000miles-music
Bandcamp: https://8000miles.bandcamp.com
And most Streaming services.

And by the way — to hell with Putin, Trump, Project 2025, Musk, Zuck, Bezos … and some others ….

Join me on Bluesky.

keeping it weird ✌️
open to collaborations ... please DM!
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See Yourself Through Me

Mafew Van de Maxville