how'd I miss this?  thanks JhOst for putting it on a new playlist!!  I love the chorus

a classic here Gary and Hans - an early happy new year to you both!

Such a beauty... how did it take me until now to catch this one. Great song and a stunning arrangement

This song is a jewel because of its great musical quality and the beauty of the vocals, but it also touches me deeply for all that it represents for you, your brothers, your family. There are moments in life that you never forget. It's a relief to be able to express it in music, in the words of a song. I can imagine the pain you felt when Brian called you that day... I know that pain too.  Thank you for this wonderful piece of music that reaches my heart and soul.

I KNOW WHERE YOU COME FROM

No A.I. was used to create this track!

Around January 20th my friend from work asked me to prepare for him some music for his graphics reel project. And here is result. Mostly done in one evening. Original track has 36 seconds, however, for SoundCloud purposes, I extended this "track" and added a finish. Finally this track didn't find his way to final product, but I think it's a decent project to share ;)

Main hero of this track is still awesome, 18 years old, soft synth from Native Instruments - Massive. Beside that I've used heavily filtered Heavyocity Foundation Emotive Choir and couple of percussive samples from Ableton Live libraries.

Thumbnails background: Freepik by Garry Killian
https://www.freepik.com/author/garrykillian

Gimmie Some Energy!

Gimmie Some Energy! (Graphics Reel Background Music)

This is an open invitation for a collab, this track is open for downloads. All producers, mixologist, DJ, and Musician are welcome to test their skills and artistry. The file is submitted "as is", add what you want to complete it, or simply sample parts. If you use it, please link back to this page. Message me here with a link to your production and I will repost... Enjoy fam!
To all producers you have my permission and authorization to use it as your own. I have published this as royalty free. You can monetize or do whatever you want with it. All proceeds are yours to keep. Everyone is welcome to participate.
All I ask is vocal credit, my name is: Ian Greaves aka (IPG1)Peace!
Enjoy Fam!!!

Lyrics:
Modern Times

Verse 1

Am I playing the wrong game —- where losing’s a crime
Time’s just not the same—-and there’s no one here to blame
In these modern times——where machines reigns supreme 
breaking all the chains——-to fulfill my dreams
————And that’s a solid —because—- yeah—— I’m back————-
Metaphors and rhymes——-my weapons on this track
Modulating -from the underground ——one culture one voice
And we’re —-wired in like teeth—-like we—-ever—-had a choice

Chorus

Modern times---- a difficult maze
Where screens captivate —— the Information Age
And—-We're all connected——yet we’re—also——-alone
Lost in a sea of pixels----hearts ———-—cold as stone
Modern times————Modern times ——-Modern times

Verse 2

Smartphones--at our side—-our constant companions
That double-edged sword—-has become ——-part of the norm
buzzing Notifications——like a relentless swarm
Distracting —us ——-from moments —-another task ——to perform 
Just another monster ———taking physical form

**Chorus**

Bridge

Artificial intelligence--- a marvel and a threat
Replacing human minds--- leaving us —-deep in debt
Algorithms —-determine our fate—without regret—-
Like marionettes ———or puppets on a strings
Manipulating our thoughts——damn—we are feeding these things

Verse 3

Social media——-a stage ——for the soul to bare
Beneath the surface——lies ——and deceptions —-are clear
We curate our lives——-like a perfect facade
our true selves———pushed aside ——in total disregard

**Chorus**

Outro

In this digital age---we must find our way
Embracing the power——with a huge price to pay
There’s a balance for the screens —-in real life
With the key to our future——a new vision insight

Modern Times Vocals 150 BPM

1980's inspired nostalgia. 
Co produced with my wife, Olivia Grant, as she recommended for me to change the original lead guitar part so it is more melodic and not loads of notes played in your face. I think it worked for the better.
Hope you all enjoy listening 🎧

Guitars used:
Yamaha Revstar Standard, loaded with P90 pickups
Fender Precision Bass 
Guitar and bass sounds created using Line 6 Helix Native Plugin. 

Plugins used:
Spitfire Audio Labs - Pads
Toontrack - EZ keys Synthwave 
Arturia - Analog Lab Play

Drums: 
Toontrack - EZ Drummer 3 - Dream Pop expansion 



Summer Romance

UnBoxed April 2024

[ d o w n l o a d a b l e ]

Awareness Of Self

https://www.reverbnation.com/nowyyorg/album/317460-infinite-journey 
A l b u m   I n f i n i t e   J o u r n e y 
n o w y y o r g  2 0 2 4

A Guy Like Me

Cover of this fabulous Stone Temple Pilots Song

Gasoline

Vasoline

original instrumental "leaked" from Paploviante, genereously offered by the talented Paul, who has his SC page Paploviante and friends, among other projects.

Leaked / Paploviante Open Collaboration Offer 
Paploviante: E-Bass, Music, Composing, Arrangement, Mix and Mastering 
BPM 90

State of confusion  lyrics

I went to a doctor because i hear things  that aren’t there
My mind wanders mentally
I hope you take this seriously

Perception deceiving
Perception  Not believing

I’m hearing voices
That no one else hears
The sound ’s so frightening me
Because   i know they aren’t real

Perception deceiving
Perception  Not believing

So doctor you must help me
To chase this voices and visions away

Tell me this hallucinations are only  temporarally

I  feel things moving under my skin
Imagine the state wher” I’m in
State of confusion, depression hallucination
confusion, depression hallucination

(In layers: lyrics all together)

State Of Confusion (collab Paploviante)

Video;  https://youtu.be/sYanXbV-ibs

Made in #Ableton (June 2024)

Genres;
#Experimental
#Ethno
#Electronic

https://hega.bandcamp.com/album/sahara-swing

Sahara Swing

Samples vocals : « Whispers » (Ana Criado).

WHISPERS.wav

Neno, is a multi-genre composer, guitarist, keyboard & bass player, and occasionally singer with a warm, fragile voicecolor. He has also another project/page, Danen II (covers and support). We worked in the recent past together, resulting in songs expressing deep emotional feeling.

The instrumental "Lost souls" cuts already deep in the heart.. The lyrics i found in the deepest well.

Lost souls

If nothing is your name
And love is just a game
If it’s in  the wrong direction
that you’re looking for connection,

And you reach out for acceptance
And you want to be seen
But no one seem to care and everyone is mean

If you’re longing for attention
And you’re screaming it out
But alone in the desert
No one hears your shout
And you’re talking with the devil
Corse he is the only one 
Who tries to figger out 
what you want

Club of Lost souls (collab with Neno)

The very moment when my brother Brian rang me and told me that he had been diagnosed with a form of Leukaemia will stay with me as long as I exist. Although he went into older brother mode telling me all of the positive treatments available including the various lengthy timescales involved it didn't stop it hitting me like a rock. I am not proud of feeling very selfish and thinking, “You cannot do this…I have lots of plans and a lot of them involve you…” 
The time scales were much shorter than Bri or anyone expected and the massive void that has been left in my life will never be filled. 
This song is about that moment, this song is about an angel in disguise, this song is about my greatest musical hero, this song is about my King, this song is about my brother Bri.
The music and backing vocals are just amazing on this track and I cannot thank Hans, Jimmie and my brother Gal enough for making this song everything I wanted it to be. (Terry Reeves)

We owe an enormous debt of thanks to our good friends Hans (https://soundcloud.com/clouders_for) and Little Jimmie Aquanaut (https://soundcloud.com/ocean-of-tunes-presents) for their simply brilliant work on this song.  For obvious reasons, it’s one that means such a lot to both Tel and myself.  
Apologies for my recent absence, very much due to circumstances beyond my control.  Hope to be around a bit more in the not too distant future.  Many thanks for continuing to listen, comment and being your usual kind, generous and lovely selves.   (Gary Reeves)

Terry Reeves: Lead Vocals
hans:  Guitars / Bass / Keyboards / Drums
Aquabooty City Choir: Backing Vocals

Who’s Gonna Be My King? (music and lyrics, Terry Reeves)

When I heard the news I would not believe a word that was said
I thought that someone was playing with the fears inside my head
Another piece of information I did not need to know just yet

But then I realised 
It hit me like a rock
Another empty space
Who's gonna be my King when you're gone?
Who's gonna be my angel in disguise?
Who's gonna tell me the truth when others tell me white lies.
Yes I realised it hit me like a rock, another empty space 
Who's gonna be my King when you're gone?

As I'm growing older l expect to say more goodbyes
Sometimes it's hard to see the good times with watered eyes
An accepted part with aching bones but not with this disguise 

I didn't want to hear
The possibilities
Of an empty throne
Who's gonna be my King when you're gone?
Who's gonna be my angel in disguise?
Who's gonna tell me the truth when others tell me white lies?
I didn't want to hear the possibilities of an empty throne
Who's gonna be my King when you're gone?

BREAK

The future shortens but there always seems to be more time
Until a tap upon my shoulder reminds me that I've used that same line
Even with a time machine I don't know if I could  change my mind

What I want to say
May not make much sense
I know it's selfish but
Who's gonna be my king when you're gone?
Who's gonna be my angel in disguise?
Who's gonna tell me the truth when others tell me white lies?
What I want to say may not make much sense
I know it's selfish but
Who's gonna be my King when you're gone?

What I want to say
May not make much sense
I know it's selfish but
Who's gonna be my King when you're gone?


Who's Gonna Be My King? Cripple Club, Hans Albers and The Aquabooty City Choir

Songster version was a little ‘copla’ about not being able to be with, nor without, a loved person.  As usual, I’ve ‘upgraded’ it, process from which you only get the final result, normally. 

But, following lyrics’ contradictions, I not only serve parts with different levels of (dis)order in heavy rock - flamenco sauce, but raw vs very cooked parts as well, starting with the improvised phone recording of the very first idea I had to develop the song, so please excuse my failures and noises.

Letra  /  Translated lyrics:

Te veo venir (No te vuelvas a ir)  /  I know where you're coming from (Don’t you leave again)

Te veo venir,                                                 /  I know where you're coming from,
cuando vienes con esa carita de pena,        /  when you come with that sweet sad face,
te veo venir,                                                  /  I know where you're coming from,
cuando vienes llorando sin que te duela,     /  when you come crying without any pain,

te veo venir (x3)                                            /  I know where you're coming from, (x3)

Te veo venir,                                                 /  I know where you're coming from,
cuando dices que quieres hablar conmigo,  /  when you say that you want to talk to me,
te veo venir,                                                  /  I know where you're coming from,
cuando quieres estar al lado mío,                /  when you want to be by my side,

te veo venir (x3)                                           /  I know where you're coming from, (x3)

Te veo venir,                                                 /  I know where you're coming from,
cuando vienes con esa carita de pilla,          /  when you come with that sweet sly face,
te veo venir,                                                  /  I know where you're coming from,
cuando vienes con esa sonrisa, chiquilla,    /  when you come with that smile, little girl,

te veo venir (x3)                                            /  I know where you're coming from, (x3)

ER33FI03 RUIZZO©1996 – FRANCÉS RECORDS®2016


Factor Integrante

Te veo venir (No te vuelvas a ir)

Small Steps    Love you Mom

Elizabeth Ryan may she rest in peace. March  4th  2020 
Your with Dad now .

The Stairway

;-Envoûtement -;

See also for those who have time to waste the improved version on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/kia8obY7iBM

Romance Hadadi

Original Composition / Performance : Bonetender 
 https://soundcloud.com/bonetender 
Lyrcs / Vox : Chris Dargay
2020

First Breath *ft. Bonetender

New site after E-Ruizzo: https://soundcloud.com/esemanolain-ruizzo

Many thanks to Alex https://soundcloud.com/wouwouandthewormling
and Richal https://soundcloud.com/rickitansky for their fantastic pics !!

**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

Who's Gonna Be My King? Cripple Club, Hans Albers and The Aquabooty City Choir

Mountain Songs

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