You're Ok

Song written by Kenna-Rae, Vocals by Kenna-Rae
Production by Dreaming While Awake
#electro #funk

Always waiting - collab w/ Kenna-Rae

MUSICIANS
John Beckmann: all music, vocals, lyrics, and production
Lux Astralis, New York, and
Hansa Studios, Berlin

I'LL BE THERE

Amiga soledad

Estoy sentado en la cama
de mi austera habitación
y veo tras la montaña
el bello ocaso del sol.

Despacio va anocheciendo
pero qué me importa a mí
durante el día presiento
muy negro mi porvenir.

Mis canciones y mis libros
mi guitarra y su paz
son los únicos amigos
que acompañan mi soledad.

Estribillo

Amiga soledad, amiga soledad,
compañera de almohada
en las largas noches de invierno
de esos difíciles momentos
que la vida nos depara
y que nadie los quiere escuchar.

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Espero que algún día
la alegría vuelva a mí
y poder ir por la vida
sin dejar de sonreír. 

Pero aunque todo varíe
y consiga renacer
siempre que te necesite
en ti me ampararé.

Pues de niño me acogiste
y siempre me fuiste fiel:
el calor que tú me diste
conformó mi forma de ser.

Estribillo

Friend solitude

I am sitting on the bed
in my austere room
and I see behind the mountain
the beautiful sunset of the sun.

It is slowly getting dark
but what do I care
during the day I feel
my future is very dark.

My songs and my books
my guitar and its peace
are the only friends
that accompany my solitude.

Chorus

Friend solitude, friend solitude,
pillow companion
in the long winter nights
of those difficult moments
that life gives us
and that nobody wants to listen to.

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I hope that one day
joy returns to me
and I can go through life
without stopping smiling.

But even if everything changes
and I manage to be reborn
whenever I need you
I will take refuge in you.

Because as a child you welcomed me
and you were always faithful to me:
the warmth that you gave me
shaped my way of being.

Chorus

Amiga Soledad

Vid of this performance: 
https://youtu.be/6GKBOA8wZ2g

Blood In A Tin Cup (rough demo)

A dark and powerful ride through silent deserts and moonlit canyons, where lost souls seek freedom.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ywapAq9DxxY
https://open.spotify.com/intl-it/track/76SiQPWNWI0qprg8Ntkh9r?si=647c9d4de2ed4b71
https://ffm.to/midnight-train
Released on major streaming platforms on October 4, 2024.
©2024 Beating Edge

Lyrics:

In the silence of the canyon, where the moonlight barely breathes
We rode with shadows whispering, tangled in the desert's teeth
Our hearts, they beat like thunder, in the stillness of the night
But we weren’t chasing gold, no, just a glimpse of spectral light

On the midnight train to nowhere, where the lost souls ride in chains
We’ll tear through fate's illusions, derail their endless pain
In the smoke and steel of midnight, we’ll carve a brand-new path
To break the ghostly cycle, and outrun the devil's wrath

There’s a darkness in the engine, forged in flames of long-lost dreams
And the wheels, they turn in silence, like a river’s frozen screams
But we’ll light the torch of freedom, in this world of broken oaths
With bullets made of stardust, we’ll reclaim what’s left of hope

On the midnight train to nowhere, where the lost souls ride in chains
We’ll tear through fate's illusions, derail their endless pain
In the smoke and steel of midnight, we’ll carve a brand-new path
To break the ghostly cycle, and outrun the devil's wrath

There’s a fire in our hearts, a reckoning untamed
We’re not the ones we once were, but we’re still unashamed
We’ll ride this train to freedom, or be swallowed by the night
But in the ashes of the railroad, we’ll be the final light

On the midnight train to nowhere, where the lost souls ride in chains
We’ll tear through fate's illusions, derail their endless pain
In the smoke and steel of midnight, we’ll carve a brand-new path
To break the ghostly cycle, and outrun the devil's wrath

And if the stars forsake us, and the tracks dissolve to dust,
We’ll know we rode for something, in a world that’s lost its trust
On that midnight train to nowhere

In the silence of the canyon, where the moonlight barely breathes
We rode with shadows whispering, tangled in the desert's teeth
Our hearts, they beat like thunder, in the stillness of the night
But we weren’t chasing gold, no, just a glimpse of spectral light

On the midnight train to nowhere, where the lost souls ride in chains
We’ll tear through fate's illusions, derail their endless pain
In the smoke and steel of midnight, we’ll carve a brand-new path
To break the ghostly cycle, and outrun the devil's wrath

There’s a darkness in the engine, forged in flames of long-lost dreams
And the wheels, they turn in silence, like a river’s frozen screams
But we’ll light the torch of freedom, in this world of broken oaths
With bullets made of stardust, we’ll reclaim what’s left of hope

On the midnight train to nowhere, where the lost souls ride in chains
We’ll tear through fate's illusions, derail their endless pain
In the smoke and steel of midnight, we’ll carve a brand-new path
To break the ghostly cycle, and outrun the devil's wrath

On the midnight train to nowhere, where the lost souls ride in chains
We’ll tear through fate's illusions, derail their endless pain
In the smoke and steel of midnight, we’ll carve a brand-new path
To break the ghostly cycle, and outrun the devil's wrath

The Midnight Train To Nowhere

Move On

// just move on with ........ out true love, true love 
I should have known //

Move On

With A Night in Edinburgh, I wanted to capture the serene beauty and quiet contemplation that the city of Edinburgh inspires. This piece was born from a place of introspection, blending gentle melodies with a soft, romantic undertone to evoke a sense of peace and longing.

Through the piano, which I play throughout the piece, I sought to express the subtle emotions of an evening by the sea—the stillness, the soft breeze, and the distant sound of waves lapping at the shore. The music reflects moments of reflection and calm, with a sense of nostalgia woven into each note. It's about finding beauty in quiet spaces, in the moments of solitude that often allow us to connect with deeper feelings.

I hope this piece takes you on a personal journey, a peaceful escape to a place where time seems to stand still, and where the only sounds are those of the heart and the sea.

A Night In Edinburgh

Sometimes in life, we hit rock bottom. But music is always there to lift you up, giving you the strength to keep going. Metal songs will always push you forward, if you let them break through into your life.

The Day Metal Breaks

Missing Since Thursday

Hi everyone, here I am after a long time of absence, unfortunately I had many personal problems, including the death of my father...I had completely lost the desire to make music. But here I am again, I hope you like this piece...
Music and mastering created by me with Garageband.
Artwork created by me with IA and Photoshop.
Thanks to everyone for listening.

No More Pain

www.mortalprophets.com

“Anyone having trouble getting to, or staying, asleep should proceed with caution when playing The Mortal Prophets’ debut album around bedtime. The demonic intentions implied by the album’s name and defined by John Beckmann … coil each selection in menacing directions, bringing fresh, often frightening twists to these standards. Be aware - when you engulf yourself in these riveting, uncompromising performances. They are not for the squeamish.”
- American Songwriter

John Beckmann and his evolving band of genre-bending roustabouts dig deep into America’s primal scream. Beckmann is an unholy mix of mad scientist and blues shaman, a man who’s spent his life careening between high-concept design, dark experimental ambient operas, and the electrified roots of American music. If you think you’ve got him figured out, think again—he’ll zig when you expect him to zag, dragging you into the shadowy corners of his mind where art, music, and madness collide.

He cut his teeth in the unforgiving concrete jungle of New York City, making waves with furniture that looked like it belonged in a dystopian sci-fi flick. Inspired by the Russian avant-garde artist Kazimir Malevich, Beckmann’s chairs, tables, and other sharp-edged creations were more like functional sculptures, ready to challenge your perception of what furniture—and art—could be.

But Beckmann’s appetite for creative chaos couldn’t be satisfied by mere design. Music was his next conquest. With The Mortal Prophets, he didn’t just dip his toes into the blues; he took a deep, dark dive, emerging with a sound that’s equal parts Mississippi Delta and futuristic nightmare. Their debut album, Me and the Devil, isn’t just a reimagining of blues classics—it’s a full-throttle ride through a sonic landscape where Beckmann’s gravelly voice and electronic beats pull the old ghosts of the blues kicking and screaming into the present.

And just when you thought it couldn’t get any darker, along came Dealey Plaza Blues. This album, named after the infamous site of JFK’s assassination, is drenched in the paranoia and conspiratorial dread of the 1960s. It’s blues, but twisted through Beckmann’s uniquely sinister lens, with eerie electronic undercurrents that make you feel like you’re being watched by the shadowy figures lurking just out of sight.

Beckmann’s talents are not limited to music and design. He also created Hanussen: The Enigmatic Clairvoyant - a dark ambient opera that delves into the life of Erik Jan Hanussen, a clairvoyant with ties to the occult and Nazi Germany. Like his music, the opera explores the dark intersections of history, power, and mysticism, showcasing Beckmann’s fascination with the shadowy side of the human experience. Hanussen further cements Beckmann’s reputation as an artist unafraid to tackle complex, unsettling themes.

John Beckmann’s journey from designer to musician is a testament to his boundless creativity and his ability to excel in multiple artistic disciplines. With The Mortal Prophets, he has found a way to bring his diverse influences together, creating music that is both a tribute to the past and a bold statement for the future.

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I'LL BE THERE

Mortal Prophets

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