Wow, outstanding production!!  Janice & Bud, you guys REALLY do it right.  Sultry Blues.

Such a cool arrangement of this old PD song. Love every little thing about it!

HESH BLUES STBB#874

“I’ve known by best friend since we were aged 10. We are really close, like brothers. We tell each other things we’d never tell anyone else – not even our other halves!
When we were kids, on occasions, we get in trouble together and that kind of helps to forge that close long-lasting bond with each other. I know that if I was in trouble now he’d be there for me and really support me.
I think everyone who has a best friend genuinely appreciates that special relationship that you can only have with that person. For me, having written this song, is a small way of thanking my best friend and genuinely showing him how grateful I am for his enduring friendship.” John Cristal - singer/songwriter

My Friend For Life

Bonfire Nights- Single

WALKINDATBIH

DEEP SPACE ONE

X0V3S - DOBEL VI (ft. svnlevelth)

They say: can't defy your destiny
but they can't question my fidelity
I rather play the victim
than run for a wreath
I'm headstrong and fool
I am biting my teeth.

Banging my head against the wall
until it breaks
ready to rush to the bitterest fall
whatever it takes
I'm breaking the wall x4

They say: can't evade the reaper man
but they should sympathize I have a plan
I swim against the mainstream
I dare the dead ends
with brute force and grit
bars of bad luck to bend.

Banging my head...

I can't live my dream but I can protest
I know I can't win, but I sure try
I'll be a hero in my own eyes
if I can go on 'til the lilies cry.

I'm breaking the wall x4

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Music & Lyrics & Arrangement: Janne S
Vocals: Synthesizer V NineZero

Breaking The Wall

Conscious Route

Conscious Route - ‘Underground’ ft Becci Wallace b/w ‘Original’ ft Solareye

Edinburgh-based rapper, Conscious Route returns with a new two-track release due out in April 26th 2024. 
It kicks off with ‘Underground’ featuring Becci Wallace, an atmospheric, mid-tempo breakbeat backed track that deals with mental health in the face of toxic friendships. The pair split vocal duties with Becci’s sing-song style complementing Conscious Route’s spitting. This is not the first time they have connected on a track, as Conscious Route was inspired to work with Becci after hearing her ‘Present Tense’ album and going on to record the single ‘Orphans’ together in 2022. 


The lilting tones and personal struggles of ‘Underground’ give way to a harder edged feel on ‘Original,’ as Solareye kicks off a politicised look at the struggles of life in Scotland and Conscious Route delves into how culture is used to create narratives to influence society before the duo mock the lack of originality in the scene. 
These two tracks offer a snapshot of Conscious Route’s ability to flip his style track-to-track, showing his skills while avoiding tired cliches. 

Both tracks produced by Mackenzie and mastered by Forest DLG @ KMJ45 Studio
Guitar and Keyboard on ‘Underground’ by Scott Bathgate 


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Music Credits: 
produced by Mackenzie, 
Guitar & Keys on Underground by Scott Bathgate 
Lyrics by Conscious Route & Becci Wallace (on Underground), Solareye (on Original)
Tracks mastered by Forest DLG @ KMJ45 Studios
Artwork by John Dyer @DigitalDyer

Belterz (Radio Edit Version)

Original (Radio Edit) by Conscious Route ft Solareye Produced by Mackenzie

cropped from a 12 minute performance.

Made almost exclusively using a Norand Mono mk2 synthesiser.

I'll finish the studio version at some point before or after I perish.

Duckscream (Live)

This is the 23s 15th single, The 23s are from Sheffield, UK and this track will be released on the 23rd February 2024.

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Countin' The Blues
The lyrics were written by Ma Rainey nearly 100 years ago.  She was a remarkable woman and artist and worth your time to read about.  When you learn about her life the words become more and more meaningful. We created the melody and the arrangement.
Peter on his Gibson is riffing with himself on his Fender.... :)
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[Verse 1]
Layin' in bed this mornin' with my face turned to the wall
Layin' in bed this mornin' with my face turned to the wall
Trying to count these blues so I could sing 'em all

[Verse 2]
Memphis, Rampart, Beale Street set 'em free
Memphis, Rampart, Beale Street set 'em free
Graveyard, 'Bama Bound, Lord, Lord, come from Stingaree

[Verse 3]
Lord, ‘rested at midnight, jailhouse made me lose my mind
Lord, ‘rested at midnight, jailhouse made me lose my mind
Bad Luck ’n Boll Weevil made me think of old Moonshine

[Verse 4]
Lord, goin' to sleep now for mama just got bad news
Lord, goin' to sleep now for mama just got bad news
To try to dream away my troubles, countin' these blues

Countin' The Blues

We enjoy writing and producing Americana songs.  Janice's 2018 Americana album All Over The Map, her 2020 blues album Am I Blue Enough and her 2023 blues album Deep In The Domain are streaming on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon,  Youtube and other platforms.  We appreciate you checking them out!

Countin' The Blues

Janice & Bud Merritt

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