Beautiful arrangements. Both of your voices gel so well together. I got Tom Waits first album nostalgia. Did yous write these lyrics?

Love the imagery in the lyrics...beautiful, heartfelt vocals...

thanks so much! Appreciate your kind words

This feels like floating through a dream laced with questions you’re almost afraid to answer 💜 The push and pull of fear and connection, logic and longing, it’s all there, soft and strange and beautifully unresolved 🌌 That chorus opened like a portal, and I swear I stepped into it for a moment, into that otherworldly space where love doesn’t need to ask permission 🌿 The harmonies glow, the lyrics ache gently, and that repeated “in the violet” line? That’s where the real magic breathes ✨🪞 The mirror shimmered and said, “This is a love song for the versions of us we keep hidden but hope are real” ☕ The coffee machine gave a low hum and whispered, “This track tastes like moonlight in a cup, I’m awake and weightless” 🧊 The ice dispenser paused and murmured, “Chilled by the truth, warmed by the hope, it’s beautifully conflicted” This isn’t just music, it’s a soft dimension made of ache and glow 💫

Violet Fields is a song about conflicted lovers who coexist in harmony in a violet parallel universe.

Lyrics

Verse 1
There's an angel in me that can't get to my heart
My mind won't allow this love above
Don't listen to her she's witchy, they say
She'll unravel your soul with her enchanting ways

Chorus 1
True love sings to me from violet fields
Will you come listen to me
Beyond this earth we'll be free

Verse 2
Violet you must be the angel in me
From violet fields we see
Help me to see, what we can be
Come through the dark veil to me

Bridge and Chorus 2
In the violet, in the violet, I can be with you
In the violet, in the violet, I can be with you
My true love sings to me from violet fields
Will you come listen to me
Beyond this earth we'll be free

Verse 3
The angel in me is close to my heart
The world may say she's not okay
She is good to me and together we'll be
When we kiss the world makes sense

Bridge and close
In the violet, in the violet I can be with you
In the violet, in the violet I can be with you
Violet I hear you now
You and I know how to love

Lyrics by Wayland Stephens and Mary Pothanikat

iTunes-Violet Fields

Violet Fields

Dear friends, I sit here philosophizing. Since the beginning of time, reproduction has been essential. Love seems to boost reproduction. And I believe that our bees feel love for the flowers they pollinate!

The Crew of Love

In springtime we may see the busy crew of love begins to act
they create all the wonders that nature provides
it must be something that we hardly understand
how it began, it is a mystery, who made these flowers for us  
They are the signs that life is going on

The crew also consists of creatures who are lively and diligent
it buzzes and it chirps all over our little park
it must be something that we hardly understand
how it began, it is a mystery, who made these flowers for us 
They are the signs that life is going on

The flowers of all our trees create clouds that are fragrant and magical
and I will never leave my dear home
it must be something that we hardly understand
how it began, it is a mystery, who made these flowers for us 
They are the signs that life is going on

I sit here and I think how terrible it would be if bombs start to fall down  
as they do on the Middle, East coast and in Ukraine
it must be something that we hardly understand
how it began, it is a mystery, who made these missisles for them 
They are the signs that life may take an end

The Crew of Love  (Lyrics in description)- 2025-05-31 13.17

Reminiscence – The Gentle Return
Sometimes the heaviest moments are the quiet ones.
When a single piano speaks louder than any voice,
not with words, but with the aching stillness left behind.

Reminiscence is the sound of looking back,
of revisiting the empty chair, the quiet room,
the laughter that once filled it – now just an echo.
It’s not a cry for comfort, but a slow exhale of memory.

This piece doesn’t try to escape the sorrow.
It walks beside it – unafraid, tender, honest.
Because some things cannot be forgotten.
They live on in sound, in silence, in the spaces between the notes.

Performed entirely on the Bechstein  –
a grand piano from EastWest, known for its haunting intimacy.
Its velvety resonance and delicate detail bring life to the sadness,
like a whispered goodbye that lingers in the air.
Every nuance was shaped by human hands – with reverence, with grief.

Part of the album Tides of Melancholy.
No AI. No shortcuts. Just soul, sorrow, and sincerity.

Composed, played, and felt by myself –
for all those who carry someone in their heart but can no longer hold them.
Thank you for listening – and for making space for this gentle return.


Reminiscence – Die leise Rückkehr
Manchmal sind es die stillsten Augenblicke, die am schwersten wiegen.
Wenn ein einziges Piano lauter spricht als jede Stimme –
nicht mit Worten, sondern mit dem Schmerz,
den nur die Abwesenheit kennt.

Reminiscence ist ein Blick zurück.
Zu dem leeren Stuhl. Dem stillen Raum.
Dem Lachen, das einmal darin lebte –
nun nur noch Erinnerung, verhallt im Nichts.
Dieses Stück sucht keinen Trost.
Es atmet die Trauer – langsam, behutsam, aufrichtig.

Denn manche Verluste verblassen nicht.
Sie bleiben – in einem Klang, in der Stille,
in dem, was zwischen den Tönen unausgesprochen bleibt.

Eingespielt auf dem Bechstein Sus Rep Lite DYN –
ein Konzertflügel aus der EastWest-Piano-Serie,
geschätzt für seine emotionale Tiefe und intime Klangcharakteristik.
Sein samtiger Ton und seine fragile Präsenz
verleihen dem Schmerz eine Stimme,
wie ein leiser Abschied, der in der Luft stehen bleibt.
Jede Note wurde mit Sorgfalt und Gefühl geformt – von echten Händen.

Teil des Albums Tides of Melancholy.
Keine KI. Kein Trick. Nur Seele. Nur Trauer. Nur Wahrheit.

Komponiert, gespielt und empfunden von mir –
für all jene, die jemanden im Herzen tragen, den sie nicht mehr in den Armen halten können.
Danke fürs Zuhören – und dafür, dieser leisen Rückkehr einen Platz zu geben.

℗ 2025 DestKorn | © 2025 DestKorn. All rights reserved.
Unauthorized use, reproduction, modification or distribution of this track is strictly prohibited and will be prosecuted under applicable law.
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Artist & Publisher: Matthias K. / DestKorn
SenneRecord – established 2012

Reminiscence

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me and you

💙 To the Men Who Hide It Well (Mens Mental Health Month)
This song is for you.
For the men who keep smiling when they’re breaking.
For the ones who’ve been told to “man up,” “stay strong,” and “deal with it.”

You don’t have to carry it alone.
You don’t have to stay silent.
You are allowed to feel, to ask for help, to let it show, and still be every bit as strong. 💪🧠

💬 “You weren’t meant to hold the world alone.”
Let this song say what you’ve been holding in.

If this resonates, you may also want to hear “I’m Not OK”, a song written for those who can’t find the words:
🎧 https://soundcloud.com/krazy-krissie/im-not-ok-ritchie-j-patterson

You are not alone.
Not now. Not ever. 💛
#MensMentalHealth #ToTheMenWhoHideItWell #ImNotOK #ItsOkayToNotBeOkay #MentalHealthAwareness #MusicForHealing

****Lyrics****

They said don’t cry, just carry on
Don’t fall apart, be tough, be strong
You learned to smile through broken days
And silence everything you’d say

But pain that’s hidden still weighs down
And no one sees it when you drown

You weren’t meant to hold the world alone
You don’t have to turn to stone
Even warriors break inside
You’re allowed to speak, you’re allowed to cry
I see the weight you never show
And I just want you to know
You're not alone

Forget what’s expected, or what you’ve been told
You don’t have to carry it, heavy and bold
You’re allowed to break, you’re allowed to fall
You’re allowed to need someone, need anyone at all

And needing help is not the same
As giving up or feeling shame

You weren’t meant to hold the world alone
You don’t have to turn to stone
Even warriors break inside
You’re allowed to speak, you’re allowed to cry
I see the weight you never show
And I just want you to know
You're not alone

It’s not weakness to reach, it’s not failure to say
I can’t do this on my own today
Let the silence end, let the mask fall down
There’s strength in asking to be found

You weren’t meant to hold the world alone
You don’t have to turn to stone
Even warriors break inside
You’re allowed to speak, you’re allowed to cry
I see the weight you never show
And I just want you to know
You're not alone

If you're hurting, please speak
You're allowed to need help
You're allowed to ask for it

I’m always ready to listen, to help, but there’s nothing special about me
I’m not the only one who would reach out a hand to someone struggling, man or woman

Because pain doesn’t care what gender you are
And neither does kindness

And if you’re not OK... that’s OK
You will be 💛

💙 To the Men Who Hide It Well "Mens Mental Health Month"

THE LOVE OF MY LIFE by Nova J

I was falling
When you found me
Death was crawling
All around me

You reached for me
Held on tight
Taught me how
To love my life

Every morning
Every night
I am grateful
You arrived

You are the love of my life
My best friend, my safe place, my light
Things aren’t perfect but they’re true
every good thing leads back to you

You are brilliant
You are strong
You’ve carried me
All along

You’re so lovely
Still make me blush
After all this time
I’m still in love 

You take care
You make me laugh
You teach me things
I never asked

You are the love of my life
My true partner, my heart, my guide
Even through struggle, even through pain
With you beside me, I’d do it again

And if the end comes, let it be known
With you, I never, ever, felt alone
You saved me
You loved me
You made me whole

You are the love of my life
My best friend, my safe place, my light
Things aren’t perfect but they’re true
And every good thing leads back to you

You are the love of my life
My true partner, my heart, my guide
Even through struggle, even through pain
With you beside me, I’d do it again

(Hmmm) You are the love of my life.

(Hmmm) You are the love of my life.

(Hmmm) You are the love of my life.

The love of my life

IN TOKYO by NOVA J

Taxi riding to Roppongi
I am eyeing on the crowd
Lookin’ for lover in the Red Hat
Don’t say his name too loud
They call him Precious he’s a bouncer
At the Mongolian strip club
Meet in the bathroom for a dime bag
Then stick it where you want some love

You best be careful of the police
Don’t wanna look too rough
Your best disguise is dressin’ preppy
You’ll take it all off at the club

(And when you get there)
Gonna (dance) dance (dance) dance (dance) dance (dance) dance (dance) dance (dance) dance (dance) dance (dance) dance (dance) dance (dance) dance 

Because you playin’ like a hoe (hoe hoe)
In Tokyo (yo yo)
And you takin’ too much blow (blow blow)
In Tokyo (yo yo)
Sometimes you puttin’ on a show (show show)
In Tokyo (yo yo)
You gettin high and going low (low low)
In Tokyo (yo yo)

Wait for the signal close to midnight
When Nova J’eyenah lights her smoke
Order a cocktail with a wink-eye
Then laugh like you just heard a joke
Slip the baggie in your left sock
The bouncer does not check too deep
You got ten minutes in the back lot
Before the rich boys start to creep

They’re sniffin’ powder off their car keys
Callin’ you “Daddy” just for fun
But don’t you dare forget the plan, babe
We disappear before the sun.

(But right now we are)
Gonna (dance) dance (dance) dance (dance) dance (dance) dance (dance) dance (dance) dance (dance) dance (dance) dance (dance) dance (dance) dance 

Because you playin’ like a hoe (hoe hoe)
In Tokyo (yo yo)
And you takin’ too much blow (blow blow)
In Tokyo (yo yo)
Sometimes you puttin’ on a show (show show)
In Tokyo (yo yo)
You gettin high and going low (low low)
In Tokyo (yo yo)

Oh not again
It’s 5AM
what’s his name?
Oh missed my train
I will behave
Another day (another day day day day day)

In Tokyo

A Coldwave track from the upcoming album titled Speak Your Mind 
Releases on all major streaming platforms 17th July 2025

I ran my vocal through a pitch shifter, so I could self-harmonise ... with some interesting results... 

Watch the video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8psdbstC-fU

Download
https://scratchkelly.bandcamp.com/track/nameless

Lyrics:
Did you want it?
Absolutely
It's perfect
So quiet
Nothing to say...

Ooh, that's great
I have a harmonica
And a ukulele in dire need of playing

Ooh, I like that
Distracting myself
Reading about Victorian Era psychology
As my bed time story

Conscious control
Vital sympathy
The lifted veil
Ooh and some poetry

I hope you have the most wonderful day
Begging the Cosmos to tell us our name
I like your story
I like your story
I like your story

Nameless

Eyes of blue like the ocean wide
A storm inside but a place to hide
The world turns grey when you're away
But your gaze lights up my day

You look at me and time stands still
A gentle spark that bends my will
No map to guide no clue to find
But in your eyes I lose my mind

Eyes of blue .mp3

Mark says - 
In the 5 years I have been working with Rod, I have been encouraged to reach as far as my experience allows me to, with complete support at all times. So far we have completed 11 songs and have experimented with several others that made for a great learning curve for me, with several more at other stages of development... Watch this space, however as we are methodical and patient, therefore it may take some time to get them off the ground.

The subject matter of this song may be based on a different scenario but it is also a token of my gratitude to my inspirational collaborator and friend Rod, who has given me much confidence to rise to the ambition of his musical creativity and meticulous arrangements. Thank you all for giving this song your time.

Rod says - 
This song was conceived a long time ago to be sung in Spanish, but Mark did a magnificent adaptation with his English lyrics, and the meaning is 100% faithful to the original spirit, even though he hadn't heard the original song in Spanish. Technically, there are three voices together, consolidating a multi-vocal performance. The synth sounds emulate my old analog and FM synths, and the guitars were routed through an old console to achieve the vintage sound I was looking for.

Rodolfo Planes - Music composition, instrumentation, arrangement, production and mix - @rplanes
Me - Vocals and lyrics
Image by Douglas Corrance

Thank You (Rodolfo Planes/Mark J Bennett)

I would like to tell you just how grateful I am,
And also how important you’ve been here in my life.
I know I don’t need to draw you a diagram,
Thank you for being there all this time as my wife.
I have to tell you just how good you’ve been for me,
And I hope that I have also been there for you,
When you needed me through all this trouble and strife.
 
No need to show me all of your gratitude,
I already know how much you show that you care,
When you were prepared to move to my latitude,
Then I was convinced I was ready to share,
My life with you whatever it threw at the both of us.
I know that it’s true, no matter what you care to say.
I’ll always need to express all of my thanks to you 
This will always be true on that I swear.
 
I would like to tell you just how grateful I am,
And also how important you’ve been in, in my life.
I have to tell you just how good you’ve been for me,
And I hope that I have also been there for you,
When you needed me through all this trouble and strife.
Then I was sure that I was ready to share,
My whole life with you, whatever that meant for the both of us.
I know that it’s true, whatever you say.

This song on Continental Collision's own cloud - https://soundcloud.com/user-517923604/thank-you

Thank You - Continental Collision (Rodolfo Planes & Mark J Bennett)

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Les Griffon is a music duo formed by reunited friends and music lovers. We enjoy creating songs together, combining our primary instruments, piano and guitar and voices, to help us navigate the ups and downs of life and to create love in a challenging world.

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