digging the soulful elements in this , takes me to early simply red  a little , cool group work guys

great stuff!  makes me think of split enz/crowded house

super song, vocals and all, and i specially love to read your personal thoughts, makes me feel connected ; )

@scorebroad: Many thanks for all the listens, likes and reposts, Tracy!  Always good to see you around.

beautiful song, great lyrics and message, lovely singing and music!

Prog

Sooo, yeah, it's a song that's an apology of sorts to my kid for suggesting she become a ninja killer assassin in 'Revenge of Ceres.' 

Sorry, honey! Just daddy working through his issues. 

Influences: DJ Shadow, Massive Attack, Tricky

Ceres Lament

Made exclusively with the MMJ app 
Enjoy 🎶


Cosmic violins

Recorded in Modesto, Ca.   Featuring Gibson 335 Electric Guitar solo. Alto Saxophone solo. Vibraphone solo. Flute solo. Steinway Brothers Acoustic Piano solo. Vibraphone  Rhythm. Steinway Brother Acoustic Piano Rhythm. Acoustic Standup Bass. Trap Drum kit full set. Percussion Zildjan 22' Ride & Crash Cymbals.

Dreamers

Dreamland

On The Air / Paploviante Open Collaboration Offer 
Paploviante: 
E-Bass, Composing, Arrangement, Mix and Mastering 
BPM 100
Free Download
Feel free to adding something !
If you publish it, you have to mention me in the description and title!

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Brutalist 1960s iconic 'streets in the sky' complex - Park Hill Flats gained listed (protected) status and has been (and is still being) renovated (and sold). 
Many memories of the early post-slum clearance days must resonate with its previous residents who were moved out to 
make way for the developers.....

Track details.
Soprano saxophone duet augmented by bass-pedal flute and clarinet, found beats and bass with some electronics, flute and clarinet snippets.

Echoes of Park Hill (QXi)

This is the second track from the Bird Thieves ~ Non Cinematic.
The Bird Thieves is a transcontinental collaboration between USA artist Jeff Roberts and myself. 
The song is about surprising your girl after she thought all the tickets had sold out to Glastonbury after her  favourite band were the headline.
The run up to the event she was down in the dumps but you show up in the camper van with two tickets. 
Pack a suit case we are on our way and leaving this grey dreary old non eventful town behind. 
Jeff as created a truly live festival  feel to the sound  from the instrumental through to the vocal sound with his production skills. 
We hope you enjoy the track and the moment takes you there if only briefly. 

Non Cinematic  (Brownie & Roberts)

V1
Bring ya good vibes  no upside down frowns 
Pack a suitcase cause your leaving this is town 
The engine is running the camper van is humming 
200000 people they are coming 


Chorus 
Look back please don’t stare 
A quick glimpse to see if you cared 
Look back  please don’t stare 
Shades on for the glare
Then we can move on 
Then we can move on 
From this one horse non cinematic town 


V2
going to the diary farmers magical place 
Were all the population hangs  out in one space 
like minded people sing dance and do there thing 
What a place to be in a camper van with me 

Chorus 

V3
Good god thats a sight
a sight to behold 
Everything is true what we were told
Get ready lipstick on to party all night 
We have finally arrived 
To have the time of our life’s

Chorus 

Non Cinematic Town

Non Cinematic ~ The Bird Thieves with Jeff Roberts

Cast of Characters:
Witches of the Alamo-- @witchesofthealamo – James – vocals, mix, and production
TexMex Shaman–@texmex-shaman –Stephen–  rhythm and solo guitar
J.J. Terrell–@j-j-terrell – piano
K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara -–Ken–drums
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)–@josh-clary-1 –- four-string fretless bass


This classic Grateful Dead song has been a favorite of JJ's since his playing in a bar band days, decades ago. Therefore, he decided to come up with a perfect, lively skeleton on his piano for us to use for it, and shared it with us. Josh, being a Deadhead as well, jumped on the chance to play Phil's part on his four string fretless bass. Ken, who isn't necessarily a Deadhead, but can play most anything, jumped on with his driving drums around the same time as Josh added his bass line, as they went back and forth a few times before getting the rhythm section settled. 
  Stephen came along next with his cunning rhythm guitar, follow closely by his solo for the solo section. JJ added his solo for that section right after Stephen had laid his part down. Then we turned it over to James to add his rich, accent-drenched vocals. 
  When we had all the parts down, we turned it over to James (or Stephen) to produce and mix for us, which he did in expert fashion.
  This song was a lot of fun for the Deadheads in the band and non-Deadheads alike to record. This is also the second collaboration done by James and the Eclectic Collective, and we all enjoyed having him on this project.
  We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed making it.

Me And My Uncle (Eclectic Collective feat. Witches of the Alamo)

Hello everyone,  
my mother recently told me again how she met my father. They fell in love while dancing. 
At night, after they came back from dancing, my father would always walk my mother home. They would waltz the entire way through the streets and alleys. When my mother talks about it, her face lights up. My father passed away two years ago. The memory remains with her, though it will never fade.  
In a few weeks, my nephew is getting married. 
I will waltz with my mother at the wedding reception.

A last waltz

SUNDOWN

Inside Me / an open invitation for a collab 
from Ian Greaves aka (IPG1)
Vocal and Lyrics Ian Greaves aka (IPG1)
https://soundcloud.com/ipg1/inside-me-vocals-96-bpm
Paploviante: Bass, Music, mix and mastering

Inside Me - IPG1 & Paploviante

lights from the deep

Written arranged and produced by John Beagley 2015. Featuring Jeremy Cubert - piano. From a new album "Uncommincated" due in Autumn 2015.

Where Did I Go Wrong?

Hand of Glory : Napier's Bones July 2015

Included as a bonus track on the 2015 Edition of "The Wistman Tales"
Free Download Link : 
https://napiersbones.bandcamp.com/album/the-wistman-tales-2015-remaster-bonus-track

Our latest offering is based around the 18th Century story of "The Stainmore Hand", well-known in Northern English folklore.

The song's events are centred on the remote Spittal Inn, its landlord, George, the maid, Bella, and a mysterious traveller seeking shelter from the ravages of an early Winter storm.

More background can be found : http://www.mysteriousbritain.co.uk/england/cumbria/occult/the-spital-inn-and-the-hand-of-glory.html

Dramatis Personae: 
Nathan : The Storyteller, The Traveller, The Gang
Gordon : The Landlord, The Chorus, The Gang

Are you sitting comfortably?
Put another log on the fire, bolt the door, pour yourself an extra large helping of your favourite beverage and let us take you on a Napier's journey.
Maybe give the candlelight a miss though, eh?

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The Storyteller :
A mile or more beyond the town where Roman beacons burned
A long established hostelry, it stands all alone
The track that marks the entrance, often missed from the road
The turnpike has fallen quiet, none will call here tonight
As the dizzy whirls of sleet announce the storm

Bella the maid dims the lamps and bolts the door
The landlord George smiles and counts his takings after Bowes Fair
The roof creaks and groans as the wind bears down from Stainmore
Alone, enclosed, they won't see another soul
As they say their prayers to save them from the storm

Waves of rain and snow spiral down
Consumed by fear & darkness, heartbeats quicken now
They're deafened by the howling screaming sound
Then it's broken by a knocking at the door
A feeble cry of "Help me" then no more

The Inn's occupants :
Who stands outside? A wet bedraggled old woman bent double no less
Come quickly inside! Dry clothes, warm milk, our Bella will help you undress

The Traveller :
"Nothing I can say can repay you for your kindness sir
I lost the track as day turned into night
A pauper's widow I, can no longer pay my way
My daughter waits in Brough for me, I'll leave you at first light"

The Occupants : 
Sit by the Fire! No payment required when we answer a traveller's distress
Before we retire - we'll see that you're well, now take what you need and God bless

The Traveller :
"Let me say again, I don't want food or drink
Despite my situation, I still retain some pride
Now talking tires me so, I beg you let me rest
Don't touch my cloak or clothing! Just take yourself to bed!"

Let all who rest be drawn into the deepest sleep
Let those who dare to stay awake, unerringly their vigils keep
Hand of glory, keep their heavy eyelids closed
Revealing hidden riches whilst your magic taper glows

Stolen from a gibbet corpse, wrapped in a funeral shroud
Dried out with saltpeter, I command thee now
Hand of Glory, Shining Bright
Guide Your rightful owner to their rightful spoils tonight

The Storyteller:
Though she feigned to sleep, Bella watched the stranger's movements
Disturbed by their growling voice and the hood that hid their face
Surprised to see new riding boots on a pauper's wife
Then the trav'ler rose to six feet tall and slid the bolt from the door
From the folds of a steaming cloak withdrew a dead man's wizened hand
Lit the candle in its grip then the ritual began

The Traveller:
Hand of Glory where Roman signal beacons burned
I call on age-old wisdom, let the dead man's fire return
In the house where your light burns, in vain the sleepers turn
The killer's hand holds them tight, alive will be as dead tonight

From the gallow's pole to High Stainmore
Hand of Glory, do all I desire tonight





Hand of Glory :  Album Download Link in Notes

Change (written by Terry Reeves)
By Cripple Club with Gordon M
Produced, arranged and mixed by Gordon Midgley
https://soundcloud.com/gordon_m
https://soundcloud.com/selena-factory
https://soundcloud.com/napiers_bones
 
Terry Reeves:  Lead Vocal
Gordon Midgley: Guitars, Bass, Keyboards
Gary Reeves:  Drums, Percussion

When in my early teenage years I had a tendency to be a little outspoken, always polite, but not a shrinking violet, particularly when it came to matters of what I believed to be injustices.  The number of times I was told, "when you get older, you’ll change" and although these were meant to be comforting words of advice, I could not understand why, if I was right, I should change.  My children have had similar experiences (might have had something to do with me...whoops) and all of them have shared the same frustrations with me, prompting the writing of this song.  Today is my birthday. I am now 60 years old and would like to think that I’ve gained some small experience over the years, with the basic, family principle of treating everyone equally remaining very much unchanged.  I’m still waiting for the promised 'grown up' knowledge that would apparently mean I’d be less opinionated but have to admit that is something I am still trying my best not to change!
I absolutely love the music that Gordon has created for this track – his exceptional playing and production, enhanced by Gary’s brilliant drumming, made the vocal a real pleasure to do. (Terry Reeves)

With regard to the above, I totally deny the outrageous suggestion that any monies changed hands between my brother and myself.  I mean, it was only a tenner for goodness sake.  Do however totally agree with his words about Gordon’s contribution to the track.  Tel and me are becoming quite accustomed to being blown away by the work of our fellow collaborators.  We are currently considering purchasing anenometers.  (Gary Reeves)

Lyrics:

I got a feeling that you'll never see half as much as I want you to see
I keep on trying not to change
I got a feeling that you'll never know half as much as you want to know
I keep on trying not to explain
Every day and every night my head explodes with other people’s rights
The time may come when you will see it's not an age thing this is really me

If you really want to hear the truth then I'll shout it from the highest roof
I keep on trying not to change
Honesty is not the only way, try to pretend it may go away
I keep on trying not to explain
Every week and every month my body's aching with the weight of touch
You seem to worry who I'm going to be
The time is now and it's really me

Growing up is not all that great, attempt  to capture the change of fate
But I keep on trying not to change
I know you will never understand the total truth behind my hand
Can't keep on trying to explain
Every moment in every year all advice seems to disappear
Tried to listen to what was said but it's not the same voice that is in my head
It's in my head

Keep on trying, keep on trying, keep on trying

Change by Cripple Club with Gordon M  *lyrics

Beautiful tranquil track from "Pilgrimage", featuring the piano & mellotron/synths from Andy Wells, and a searing wah-wah end solo from Tony Drake. re-release now available with full version of "Unknown Soldier Suite" [13 minutes] here http://pilgrym.bigcartel.com/ for £7.99

Pilgrym - Song of the Albatross

Part 2 featuring awesome Hammond from Andy Wells and a beautiful soaring guitar solo from Tony Drake. Recorded and mixed by Andy Wells. Available now re-released with the full 13 minute "Unknown Soldier Suite" here http://pilgrym.bigcartel.com/ for £7.99

Pilgrym - Building a Perfect Universe, Pt. 2

**PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION WITH THIS SONG**
https://on.soundcloud.com/fJitR

Mountain Songs is a project dedicated to my brother Brian Reeves (aka Rocky Mountain, 1948–2012), an accomplished songwriter, guitarist and arranger.  He was the creative force behind so many of the songs on this page.  If you have time, please click for lyrics and track history. 
This is for you Bri, with love and thanks from us all.   We miss you. (Gary Reeves)

My brother Terry's songs can also be heard on https://soundcloud.com/crippleclub  and https://soundcloud.com/rootdivision

Change by Cripple Club with Gordon M *lyrics

Mountain Songs

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