Beautiful songs I have discovered here

Of All The Ways

Musikalische Weltreise

Olivenernte in Griechenland

First track of a new solo piano album that I'm composing.
I hope to finish it in september or october.

Regards!

Evening

A Light in the Dark (piano solo)

(Written by Terry Reeves, 23.6.21)
Terry Reeves:  Lead Vocals
Hans Albers:  All instruments, Arrangement & Production

image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Blackbird_Silhouette_(150819537).jpeg

You might imagine that this song is very much influenced by Paul McCartney’s classic but although it certainly covers similar ground, the route via which it came to be has a genesis all it’s own.

Some months ago, Barbara Browning & Imre Lodbrog covered one of my songs, ‘Who’s Gonna Be My King’ (https://soundcloud.com/barbarabrowning/whos-gonna-be-my-king?si=e95c961d64c34c798ce64a06d2c3c767).  One of the many delights of hearing it was that, from their garden, you can clearly hear a blackbird singing, almost as if he or she were somehow joining in with them. I’d written the original as a lament to my late brother Bri and every element of Barbara & Imre's version resonated so deeply that it stuck in my mind for quite some time. 

In the early Summer, the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement was beginning to receive some rather  negative press reaction, something that was, to me, entirely and unforgivably misplaced.  Whenever I listened to B & I's version of ‘King', the feelings I still harboured about how unfair and undeserved Bri’s death had been somehow became intertwined with those I was having about the criticism the ‘BLM’ movement was receiving. 

So that was how this song came to be written.  I realise it’s just a cathartic exercise, one that isn’t going to change the world, merely being something I felt needed saying.  What I do know is that it’s a song that I love to sing because I mean every word.

It has been said so many times in these descriptions just how amazing a musician Hans Albers is and with this song he surpassed himself by producing four different versions from the demo I’d sent, all different and all completely wonderful.  Hans had written a tune called ‘Werewolf’ some years before which had a very similar chord structure and he  experimented to see if the two would fit together.  As things turned out, they were a perfect match, which is why we chose to post the version we have.  We hope you enjoy it.  (Terry Reeves)

A mirror image of many things seen before 
Reflecting faces behind slow closing doors
Asking questions to those who lived before
To those who lived before

Time to move forward and statues to ignore 
Duplications of fears hoping to leave all behind
No more chains, No more chains, No more chains 
To holdback opinions of kind 

I heard The Blackbird sing (x 4)

A birthplace of distance not to forget in mind
Born on one planet to help one planet rewind
Change of scenery distance and hopeful contrast 
The reality of truth in time can never be too fast 

No secret should be held of any slavery plan
Celebrating in marble supporting political scams
Family riches remain controlled in Buckingham 
No apologies given rejecting any honest exam

I hear The Blackbird sing (x 4)

What happens when clones repeat living past
Historical opinions keep a discriminating cast
Change of scenery distance and hopeful contrast 
The reality of truth in time can never be too fast

I hear The Blackbird sing (x 4)

BLACKBIRD SING (Feat. The Werewolf Orchestra) - CRIPPLE CLUB & HANS ALBERS

Moments

A rainy-day-melancholy sort of piano piece.

Many thanks go to David Dunham for mastering my track. You can hear his beautiful guitar music @david-dunhamuser589535203
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/waiting-at-my-window-digital-sheet-music/22554409

Waiting at my Window

When the bullet's been bit
And the bridge has been crossed
When the dice are all rolled
And we're both at a loss

'Cause you're looking at me
And I'm glancin at you
And I wonder if we
Are both staring straight through

Oh, I got lost in the snow
Blinded by an impossible glow

When we're right on the edge
Between ahead and behind
When you just wanna start
But you can't find the line

When the sweater looks warm
But the fingers are cold
When you just wanna have
But you don't know if you can hold

Oh, I got lost in the snow
Blinded by an impossible glow
By an impossible glow

Lost in the Snow demo

I want to try to get a natural and relaxed sound without clutter. The flowing guitar (arpeggio) supported by double bass and lot of the melody interest is also in a higher bass register, a second basss line.  Lots of acoustic tones. Subtle drum beats give movement and push.  Sometimes more is less?  What do you think?

Light On A Stream

It was a year ago I originally released "Angels", a most unlikely event given that it was a mouse click away from ever seeing the light of day.  I didn't like how it was progressing and wanted to scrap the whole thing.  That's the time you walk away and let it steep, let the idea mature and if it is a good one, let it fly.  Your response showed it was good beyond my hopes, and now made even better with Debra's wonderful playing on this second flight.  I hope you think so too.  Hear more of Debra's wonderful music @debra_buesking.

On Angels' Wings--Second Flight (with Debra Buesking, piano)

Drums and back vocals: @plex-auchta
Piano, keyboard (bass), mouth effects, clarinet, percussions: Ariad

This is the track 9 of "The Open Path", my new old album I finally just published here: https://ariad.bandcamp.com/album/the-open-path

This is the first time I release this track here. I think, it's a very positive one. To me, it's linked to the idea of being close to accomplish something big. I'm glad I finally found the file recently on my old backup! Just needed a mix and mastering to be shared.  

Most layers of this track were recorded in a rehearsal room. I first recorded piano, then used various objects to create percussions and effects around it. After that, I asked my friend Plex Auchta to play drums. I'm really grateful for the interest he put on my music. I'm amazed how his drums uplifted the energy of this track.

The Open Path

Ascension

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Rainy Relaxing Drive

Grey Skies (Reflections EP) Follow Me on Spotify

Lullaby for Tomorrow

I re-recorded this track for my new EP "Uncertain Turns".
Available now on Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes and all stores.

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The Prophet Bird (demo)

October Project (WIP)

Basement tea party

A Christmas Gift From New York (feat. Michael Cunio)

03 What Is This World We Live In

A fragile piano theme unfolding in shades of silence and longing — Picture is a piece born from quiet rooms and wandering thoughts. Thank you for the countless plays and shares; it means the world. And now, you can also find it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1681FsQVhOg8zp61lITxoZ?si=7af235cfef0d4b32

Spotify

Picture

Let Go (Loslassen)

Imagine you are on a peaceful train journey travelling through the countryside, fields, woods and forests, wistfully thinking about your loved ones, listening to the melody, you are dreaming and reflective. Or maybe the song will summon up different emotions for you, let me know, I hope you enjoy listening.

Dreaming of You

Nature music * Gardening pianist

I consider myself a nature writer. Besides doing music I am a Feng Shui gardener. I like to listen to rivers and landscapes.

Beautiful songs I have discovered here

Matthias am Klavier