a strange kind of beautiful

Sophia James — her birth name is Sophia Wackerman — is a singer, songwriter pianist and global jazz studies major, and she describes her music as a mix of rock, soul, pop and fusion.
By the time Sophia Wackerman ended her American Idol 2020 run in the Top 11 after a jazzy performance of the Beach Boys “In My Room” she had changed her name to Sophia James. Judge Katy Perry suggested the singer switch to Star, her late mother’s stage name. But Sophia settled on paying tribute to her brother James, whose special needs never held him back.

Now, Sophia has released a new song,  “Somebody New.” The tune harkens back to standards from the 50s and 60s. There is even the sound of a crackling needle at the end of the record. Break out your martini glasses, people!



Somebody New - Sophia James

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Poetry (Intimate)

Poetry - Intimate

when can we be - bruno major

a strange kind of beautiful - Bruno Major (covered by Nina)

If you like soul, dream pop, blues, jazz, and swing this album is for you. This album attempts to fuse many genres and use them to express a story, a sentiment, and emotion. This music is supposed to appeal to your heart and soul. This music is supposed to shake you. This music is supposed to touch your soul with blend of instruments, a soulful voice, and deep tones. Hope you enjoy the album as much as I enjoyed making it. Cheers!

Symphony in Brown

Produced and mixed by Bruno Major & Phairo
Artwork by Robert Shuttleworth
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Lyrics:

I could climb the Himalayan mountains,
or the pyramids of West Peru,
I could travel back in time 
and hear Al Green sing.
It wouldn’t mean a thing with out you.

I could sail across the Indian Ocean
and bathe in the reflection of the moon.
I could find the buried treasure of ancient kings,
but it wouldn’t mean a thing without you.

You bring out the best in me.
Help me see the world differently.
Be a better man than i’d ever be,
on my own.

I’ll give you the rest of me.
you’re the reason i rest easily, 
it’s the love and loyalty you’ve shown.

I could work hard, make a fortune,
bet it all on red only to lose.
If money comes my way, 
I won’t be complaining, 
It wouldn’t mean a thing without you.
No it wouldn’t mean a thing without you.

You bring out the best in me.
Help me see the world differently.
Be a better man than i’d ever be,
on my own.

I’ll give you the rest of me.
you’re the reason i rest easily, 
it’s the love and loyalty you’ve shown.

I could climb the Himalayan mountains,
or the pyramids of West Peru,
I could travel back in time 
and hear Al Green sing.
It wouldn’t mean a thing with out you.

Wouldn't Mean A Thing

Produced and mixed by Bruno Major & Phairo
Artwork by Robert Shuttleworth
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Lyrics:

The sun slowly rises,
You’ll open your eyes,
I’ll be the first thing you see.
Through rain and cold snow,
When all others go,
You’ll always be waking by me.
I’ll be the first thing you see.

Holding you tight as day turns to night,
I’ll be the first thing you see.
Falling asleep as our lips softly meet,
You’ll always be sleeping by me,
I’ll be the first thing you see.

As I kiss your tired shoulder,
While we spill our minds again.
Over our future growing older,
Not if, but when.

Our cinema minds have pictures inside,
In colours that we’ve never seen.
Geometry in bold, what a thing to behold,
We’ll wake from impossible dreams,
And I’ll be the first thing you see.

As I kiss your tired shoulder,
While we spill our minds again,
Over our future growing older,
Not if, but when.

The First Thing You See

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Credits: 
Written by Bruno Major and Dan McDougall
Performed by Bruno Major 
Programming by Phairo
Produced and Mixed by Bruno Major and Phairo
Engineered by Steph Marziano
Mastered by Matt Colton
Artwork by Robert Shuttleworth

Lyrics: 
I know it’s not very cool
Standing here serenading like a fool
But I don’t care
I’ll gladly be a fool for you

I know the idea isn’t new
To fall in love with someone on first view, 
But I don’t care
I think I’ll fall in love with you 

I’ll put on my Sunday best
You pick out your favourite dress
I’ll take you somewhere new
I’ll be old fashioned for you

It’s a cliché or so I’m told
To give your jacket up to someone when it’s cold
But I don’t care
I don’t mind the midnight air

I’ll walk you home, to your front door
I’ll say farewell, until the morning calls 
I’ll be smiling 
A bigger smile than before 

I’ll put on my Sunday best
You pick out your favourite dress
I’ll take you somewhere new
I’ll be old fashioned for you

I’ll put on my Sunday best
You pick out your favourite dress
I’ll take you somewhere new
I’ll be old fashioned for you

Old Fashioned

Following the release of his debut EP "Pheromone", Austin Ward returns with a beautiful rendition of COIN's "Malibu 1992", accompanied by collaborator/singer Yaz. The track was recorded at the legendary EastWest Studios, with Austin on guitar, and the Austin Ward band accompanying on bass and piano.

Malibu 1992

Malibu 1992 (ft. Yaz)

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Credits: 
Written by Bruno Major, Liv Dawson and Phairo
Performed by Bruno Major 
Programming by Phairo
Produced and Mixed by Bruno Major and Phairo
Mastered by Matt Colton
Artwork by Robert Shuttleworth

Lyrics & Chords:
F#                                                       G#m
Have you seen the seven oceans?
D#m                                                    B
Or the snowcap of a mountaintop?
F#                                                       G#m
Or the Northern Lights set in motion?
D#m                                                    B
Or a heartbeat slow to a stop?
F#                                                       G#m
Have you read a book by candle light?
D#m                                                    B
Or heard a leader’s call to arms?
F#                                                       G#m
Have you ever felt my love burn so bright
D#m                                                    F#/A#
Like a fireball in your arms?

B                                                         F#/A#
More than all the things that I’ve seen
B    C#    D#m               F#/A# 
You will always be part of my tapestry
B                                                         F#/A#
More than all the places I’ve been 
B    C#    D#m               Bm   
You will always be part of my tapestry

F#                                                       G#m
Have you felt a revolution?
D#m                                                    B
Do you ever sit to stop and pause
F#                                                       G#m
Just to take a little moment
D#m                                                    F#/A#
To see what’s mine and yours?

B                                                         F#/A#
More than all the things that I’ve seen
B    C#    D#m               F#/A# 
You will always be part of my tapestry
B                                                         F#/A#
More than all the places I’ve been 
B    C#    D#m               
You will always be part of my tapestry

C#                                                       D#m     B
These are just lines of latitude that we made up drawn upon a map
C#                                    Bb7/D         D#m     F#7
We could be meeting with more than minds, we could be woven and intertwined

B                                                         F#/A#
More than all the things that I’ve seen
B    C#    D#m               F#/A# 
You will always be part of my tapestry
B                                                         F#/A#
More than all the places I’ve been 
B    C#    D#m               Bm              
You will always be part of my tapestry

Tapestry

saturn ft. Tanemaki /// 120619

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Written by Bruno Major 
Performed and Programmed by Bruno Major & Phairo
Produced and Mixed by Bruno Major & Phairo
Mastered by Matt Colton at Metropolis
Artwork & Video by Rob Shuttleworth

Lyrics:
I travelled into deep space to see what I could find,
A purple angle led me to the universe inside,
Welcome to real world, not the dream you left behind,
That was all figment of your mind.

We flew amongst the patterns, Impossible designs,
They’d been there the whole time,
hidden by my eyes.
If I’d had a body it surely would’ve cried,
But tears were a figment of my mind.

Waking with eyes closed from technicolour dreams,
Crystal kaleidoscopes were singing blue in green.
Realer than real in front of me,
If only you could see what I could see.

I was shown a few things I’d been getting wrong,
She told me I’m a good man and have been all along,
By the way I heard her say: 
“There’s no such thing as time,
It’s all a figment of your mind.”

Waking with eyes closed from technicolour dreams
Crystal kaleidoscopes were singing blue in green,
Realer than real in front of me,
If only you could see what I could see.

I slowly found my body, colours began to fade,
I heard the piano playing a knowing serenade,
This world feels backwards to my open eyes,
Cos it’s all a figment of my mind.

Tapestry

Bruno Major

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