Are you ready to rumble? "Fight For You" is an energetic classic rock / hard rock song about fighting for love. It is a collaboration of four musicians from all over the world. 

This song is part of my album "Going My Way" which can be downloaded at Bandcamp:
https://nadinedemacedo.bandcamp.com/album/going-my-way

Credits:
Nadine de Macedo: Composition, Arrangement, Production, Programming
David Taro: Vocals, Lyrics
Simon Ashby: Guitars
Chris Harris: Chapman Stick

Where to find us:
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://soundcloud.com/david_taro
https://headfirstonly.bandcamp.com
https://soundcloud.com/sdashby

LYRICS 
-----------------------------
Am I a man or a mouse?
I can never tell
Full of shame, full of doubt,
full of hope as well

Cos you told me tonight
I never put up a fight

Now I'm free
yeah, I see what I gotta to do

Every day and night
I'm gonna fight for you
Every day and night
I'm gonna fight for you

Turn the page, make a change
It's a new me
Apply the flame to the pain
It's just chemistry

I am blinded by the light
If this is wrong I don't wanna be right

Now I'm here, no fear
Gonna break through

Cause every day and night
I'm gonna fight for you
Every day and night
I'm gonna fight for you

Don't you know
I'm gonna fight for you
Yeah, don't you know
I'm gonna fight for you

Going My Way

Fight for you

Fight For You (feat. David Taro)

Here's a song from deep within the trenches of pandemic life, from across the Atlantic Ocean. A prog rock/metal symphony of heartbreak; a deep and melancholy musical journey. 
Composed and performed by German musicians Nadine de Macedo, Sebastian Schleicher and Ben Ollig, with lyrics and vocals written and performed by American musician Rich Brewer.

You can download and buy the song at Bandcamp:
https://nadinedemacedo.bandcamp.com/track/remnants

CREDITS
Nadine de Macedo: Composition, Keys
Sebastian Schleicher: Composition, Guitars, Bass, Keys, Drum Recording, Mix, Production
Rich Brewer: Vocals, Lyrics
Ben Ollig: Drums

Where to find us:
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://soundcloud.com/sebastianschleicher
http://richbrewer.net

LYRICS:
Are we being watched?
Are we being warned?
Strange places, traces, pictures,
a sliver of who are

My heart aches over little things
Places, faces, things that have changed

Slowly rearranged
Sleeping through dreams
My heart aches in every place
Little things hold me helpless

Over and over and over again, in pieces
Remembering when you were who you said
Little pieces, remnants of what you say
Traces of empathy
Over and over and over again

My heart breaks in so many places
Remnants, pieces come falling down
My heart breaks into pieces
Remnants, I’m falling down
In so many places, traces, remnants
As my heart breaks

Remnants

Remnants (with Sebastian Schleicher feat. Rich Brewer)

My new indie pop song "Going My Way" is about overcoming turmoils and welcoming new beginnings. Starting with a guitar hook and piano, the song turned into an international full band production. "Going my way" is about someone who is leaving a relationship that is not working, and feels stunned, and half crazy. While at the same time stepping out into the unknown, and seeking another day while trying to stay above the storm clouds. It is emotional, and yet hopeful. Thank you for being part of that project!

This song is part of my album "Going My Way" which can be downloaded at Bandcamp:
https://nadinedemacedo.bandcamp.com/album/going-my-way

Credits:
Nadine de Macedo: Composition, Arrangement, Production, Piano, Synths
Michael Karns: Vocals, Lyrics
Garrett Kirby: Guitars, Solo
Robert Cooperider: Drums, Bass

Where to find us:
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://soundcloud.com/jamkar
https://soundcloud.com/garrett-kirby-472150950

===== LYRICS =====

Just got home and it’s early morn'
Fighting sleep and a thunderstorm
Get my way out from traffic horns
I can’t stop thinking about you

Went inside and poured a drink
Left it there by the sink
Your final words made me almost fall
As I began to process it all

I’m going my way
Testing out my pair of wings
On heavy clouds, yeah
Looking for some other day

I’m going my way
Testing out my pair of wings
On heavy clouds, yeah
Looking for some other day

Through half closed eyes I saw your face
With all our friends, in all those places
I should feel free and not disgraced
as our time is bent and broken

I can’t think about tomorrow
Or what you said in spite
I wish that I could finally borrow
Another body tonight

I’m going my way
Testing out my pair of wings
On heavy clouds, yeah
Looking for some other day

I’m going my way
Testing out my pair of wings
On heavy clouds, yeah
Looking for some other day

Wanna scream out
Wanna shout loud
Wanna scream out
wanna shout loud
I want to regain my sanity
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah

Feels like I'm going my way
Feels like I'm going my way

I’m going my way
Testing my pair of wings
On heavy clouds, yeah
Looking for some other day

I’m going my way
Testing my pair of wings
On heavy clouds, yeah
Looking for some other day

Going My Way (feat. Michael Karns)

"Weight" is about breaking free from emotional weight, false friends, broken relationships and regrets. Combining pop, trap, edm and rock this song makes you come back bolder and stronger than before! 

This song is part of my album "Going My Way" which can be downloaded at Bandcamp:
https://nadinedemacedo.bandcamp.com/album/going-my-way

Credits:
Nadine de Macedo: Composition, Arrangement, Programming (Synthesizer, Drums), Piano, Lyrics, Production
Gammafied: Vocals
Jason Challis: Bass, Guitar, Solo

Where to find us:
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://soundcloud.com/gammafied
https://soundcloud.com/user-877313077

==== LYRICS ====

Speaking of evil, pride and prejudice
You feel like a victim 
is there a point that we miss?

I do not lack of power
fighting in free cover
I know that I can't take it no more
so sore!

Weight I lifted off my shoulders
but wait – I won't crawl in pain again!
Weight – I'm stronger and bolder now
No hurt, no more!

No more!

You taught how to be 
and how I should behave
Words of wisdom 
were digging my own grave

I do not lack of power
fighting in free cover
I know that I can't take it no more
so sore!

Weight I lifted off my shoulders
but wait – I won't crawl in pain again!
Weight – I'm stronger and bolder now
No hurt, no more!

No more! No more!

Weight I lifted off my shoulders
but wait – I won't crawl in pain again!
Weight – I'm stronger and bolder now
No hurt, no more!

Weight

Weight (feat. Gammafied)

“Promises” is an upbeat pop rock song about a relationship with someone unreliable. It's been fun to work on a handful of chords some months ago. After adding licks, soli and lyrics it became a catchy song with a twist. Thanks for the collab!

This song is part of my album "Going My Way" which can be downloaded at Bandcamp:
https://nadinedemacedo.bandcamp.com/album/going-my-way

Credits:
Nadine de Macedo: Composition, Arrangement, Production, Organ
Jason Challis: Guitar, Bass, Synthesizer, Lyrics
Kelly Best: Vocals, Lyrics

Where to find us:
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://soundcloud.com/user-877313077
https://soundcloud.com/10db-242086404 

==== LYRICS ====

Promises sweet promises
You begged me to hold on
Then without a warning you walked away
You were gone

Time, it took some time
To feel alive feel strong
Then you came back with those famous excuses
I believed you I was so wrong

Baby I can’t do this anymore
There’s nothing left to spend
I could never be more sure
That I won’t be your dead end

I promise you…

Oh I believe in miracles
And turning water into wine
But I’m wise to your false prophecy
Not even you can turn back time

The years have shown me how to read
The danger in your eyes
The open road ahead of me
Every mile is mine

Baby I can’t do this anymore
There’s nothing left to spend
I could never be more sure
That I won’t be your dead end

I promise you…
I promise you…
I promise you…
I promise you…

Promises

Promises (with Jason Challis and Kelly Best)

"A.L.E.X." is a pop ballad about a young man choosing the wrong path of life. The title is both a name and an acronym standing for "all lies excused with ecstasy", though ecstasy is a pars pro toto image. Written in my teenage years, this song has a special meaning to me, because its songwriting, arrangement and instrumentation was years ahead of my knowledge and capabilities. I had to grow up first to understand the real meaning of the lyrics. It's not a song about drug abuse. It's a song about self-rejection, pretending a better self and ending in a desaster. After 15 years of hard work, we were able to finish this song even better than expected. I'd like to thank everybody for taking this unbelieveable journey with me and turning my draft into a gemstone.

This song is part of my album "Going My Way" which can be downloaded at Bandcamp:
https://nadinedemacedo.bandcamp.com/album/going-my-way

Credits:
Nadine de Macedo: Composition, Arrangement, Production, Lyrics, Piano, Programming (Orchestra)
Roman Wreden: Vocals
Alex Pinheiro: Guitar, Solo
Chad Lenig: Drums, Bass

==== LYRICS ====

You were such a shy guy
but I can't keep watching you cry
I'm the only one who knows your truth
and the minds that you bemused

Narrator of so many lies
In fear of dropping your disguise 
cause you look like your ego who died

A.L.E.X.
All lies excused with ecstasy
still drowning in your fantasy
Are you searching for an answer
or for a better...

A.L.E.X.
All lies excused with ecstasy
your life has been a misery
Don't keep reminding those years
where you've been rejected 

You were such a silly boy
but they treated you like a toy
This was the reason for your weakness
shammed coolness turned to bleakness

Narrator of a broken dream
Your hope is vanishing like steam
See your blue eyes turning dark and grey

All lies excused with ecstasy
There's more in life than you have seen
Why have you stabbed the one you've been

A.L.E.X.
All lies excused with ecstasy
your life has been a misery
Don't keep reminding those years 
where you've been rejected

Still drowning in despair
waiting for someone to care
I said that you’d believe in you 
but you surrender

A.L.E.X
Why don't you leave your lies
release yourself from your disguise
There are so many things that
you can do without

A.L.E.X.
All lies excused with ecstasy
still drowning in your fantasy
Are you searching for an answer
or for a better...

A.L.E.X
All lies excused with ecstasy
life needn't be a misery

A.L.E.X.

A.L.E.X. (feat. Roman Wreden)

"Pyromancer" is a fiery folk metal song about the conquest of a medieval fortress. Can something be more metal than fire, magic and a heavy wall of guitars?!

This song is what happens when weird ideas come to another and bring people together. The catchy melody longed for a hurdy gurdy and heavy guitars.  Jordan's power metal falsetto brought my pen and paper inspired lyrics into life. A rough demo of us two summoned Stephan and Simon, who handed in plenty of bass, mandoline and guitar takes. Ben had an idea for a violin solo I could never think of. We ended up writing and recording a metal song that may never existed, if we took ourselves too serious. We already had a videoclip in mind, but I grabbed my graphics tablet instead and drew the pyromancer with that evil grin on his face. 

Thanks for the joy you've brought to me. I hope you enjoy the song as much as we do! We wish you a happy new year - and now let the pyros go off!

This song is part of my album "Going My Way" which can be downloaded at Bandcamp:
https://nadinedemacedo.bandcamp.com/album/going-my-way

Credits:
Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, lyrics, programming (hurdy gurdy, drums), production, cover illustration
Jordan Hirsch: vocals
Stephan Kösters: bass, octave mandolin
Simon Ashby: guitars
Ben Kohr: composition violin solo

Where to find us:
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://soundcloud.com/tfish77
https://soundcloud.com/sphk
https://soundcloud.com/sdashby

==== LYRICS ====

Looking for a glimpse of fire
eyes burning with desire
When all warriors cross their blades
you're ready for the raids

Bastards climbing up the walls
They heed the final call
Archers firing into night
Call fellows to unite

This is your last turn
Let the ashes burn
Pyromancer!

Cloven hooves pervade the walls
As men fall into brawls
Ascent of fire on dried grass
Listen to that swelling brass

The brotherhood fulfills its aims
As foes burn down in flames
Ashes are all that remains
The smell of our disdain

This is your last turn
Let the ashes burn
Pyromancer!

This is your last turn
Let the ashes burn
Pyromancer!

Pyromancer

Pyromancer (feat. Jordan Hirsch)

Turning frustration into a heavy waltz. "Wrench in the works" is an alternative metal song about psychological abuse. When you feel stuck, mistreated and just can't escape your situation it's like someone threw a wrench in the works causing the machine to stop and being unable to move. Ironically, this hypnotic 6/8 beat makes you want to move. 

"Wrench in the works" is the kind of song I could have never written intentionally. The heavy 6/8 drum groove combined with a minimalistic chord progression and a catchy riff in a weird scale just happened. Topic and words came just in an instant. I am happy that Chad replaced my clean and whispery vocal sketch with heavy screams of frustration. He wrote a guitar solo and got super wild on every instrument. Hell yes, THIS is the sound of frustration with a glimpse if hope in between. We had tons of fun and I just can't thank you enough for the super cool interpretation of one of the heaviest songs I wrote.

This song is part of my album "Going My Way" which can be downloaded at Bandcamp:
https://nadinedemacedo.bandcamp.com/album/going-my-way

Credits:
Nadine de Macedo: Composition, Arrangement, Lyrics, Production, Choir, Cover Illustration
Chad Lenig: Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Drums, Piano, Solo

Where to find us:
https://www.soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://www.reverbnation.com/chadlenig

==== LYRICS ======

Nothing's as it seems
Quit living your dreams
Dismantle the machines
and lose your self-esteem

Toss me and turn
Got no lessons to learn
I don't know why I am so dependent

My longings and yearns
They will never return
It's time for being insurgent

7x
I can't move on
I can barely move on

I can't move
I can't move
I don't know why I can't move!

Stay on alert
Make me over-exert
Drop your weapons, desert
You threw a wrench in the works

Rave yourself hoarse
I am strung with remorse
You make me feel inconvenient

Don't dry up my source
Gather my inner force
I want to be disobedient

CHORUS

Wrench In The Works (with Chad Lenig)

On a Sunday morning, I created a jazz melody in a weird scale and struggled a lot with harmonisation. Luckily, Andrew jumped in and arranged a piano trio which has been inspired by Charlie Parker. We played some collaboration ping pong and ended up with a comfy and happy jazz mood. It's been the first time I dived into jazz. It's been complex and fun. I learned a lot. Thanks for the collaboration!

Where to find us:
https://ajrussell.ca 
https://www.nadinedemacedo.com

Andrew Russell: composition, arrangement, piano, double bass, drums, programming (trombones)
Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, programming (flügelhorn, clarinet), production

Good Morning Blues

Good Morning Blues (with Andrew Russell)

About two years ago, I joined a German group of songwriters and music producers on Skype. After some sessions, 8 of us decided to write a song together that should represent each of us and still be a consistent piece of music. This is not an eask task, since everybody has a different musical background and performs different instruments. I handed in a piano theme, but I left the direction completely open. Each of us wrote a part or added a new instrument resulting in a progressive rock opera consisting of multiple chapters. In search for truth you may come across plenty of people with different opinions. This is what the song is about. 

Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, production, piano, programming (strings, flute, drums), growls, lyrics
Tom Wolf: composition, acoustic guitars, e-bass, programming (piano, una corda), vocals, lyrics
Princess Emilia Records: composition, piano, programming (flute, cello, orchestra), vocals (duet), lyrics
Lionwolf: composition, electric guitarrs, fretless bass, e-bass, programming (drums, piano), vocals, growls, lyrics
The Eye: composition, sounddesign, synthesizer
Lemonbrew: composition, programming (strings, acoustic guitars)
Marquette: composition, hammond organ, programming (strings, choir, brasses)

==== LYRICS ====

[The seeker - Tom Wolf]
Who knows the truth about the truth?
Is it God or a saint guru?
Tell me the truth about the truth
So the search for truth come to an end

I wanna feel what is real 
or still we all live in a dream
Or let me see what I can be
to do the best we all can do

[The metalheads - Nadine, Lionwolf]
THE TRUTH IS LIKE A DAEMON'S SOUL
IT LIKES TO TAKE OVER CONTROL
ANXIOUS AND BLIND LIKE A BREWER'S MOLE
ONCE YOU'RE DRAGGED INTO THAT RABBIT HOLE

YOU PAID THE HIGHEST SACRIFICE
BUT THERE'S NO INNER PARADISE
RACKS YOUR BRAIN AND AGONIZE
LEAVES YOU LOST AND PARALYZED

[A dreamy couple - Princess Emilia Records]
You will never lie to me.
Truth is an essential thing for me.
You will never lie to me.
Truth is a wonderful thing,
I prefer.

[Duet with a pedestrian - Tom Wolf, Lionwolf]
Hey mister listen we know what do do
To bring our society to something new

No that's a lie they blow in your brain
My telegram channel say they want us all in chains

Don’t believe in conspiracy
Cause at the end you'll find no mercy

You brainwashed bastard leave us all alone
Let us rule the world you better stay at home

Truth

Truth (with MoM Skype Project)

"Angel In Jeans" is a song for our everyday hereos. Invisible to most of us, they contribute their time, knowledge or money to the society. When I wrote these lyrics I felt like I had something to say. You don't have to be a hero to do something good for others.

Musically, "Angel In Jeans" started as piano pop song with Caitlin's angelic voice. But the more synthesizers I added to the arrangement, the more it longed for a guitar. Garry spiced it up with a touch of funk. Thanks for the collaboration!

This song is part of my album "Going My Way" which can be downloaded at Bandcamp:
https://nadinedemacedo.bandcamp.com/album/going-my-way

Credits:
Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, lyrics, production, piano, synthesizer, programming (harps, strings, bass, drums)
Caitlin Sigler: vocals 
Garrett Kirby: guitars

Where to find us:
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://soundcloud.com/caitlin-sigler
https://soundcloud.com/garrett-kirby-472150950

==== LYRICS ====
People don't believe in things
They've never seen or never heard before
They cry, they have fear
But they never ever will admit it openly

Though they're rich, they are poor
Though they're accompanied, they're still fools
In their minds they sit beneath a crown
Of importance and wealth while they drown

I am lost, incomplete
But I still keep on being their angel in jeans
Cut my wings, drop me out
but I still keep on being it without doubt

I am lost, incomplete
But I still keep on being their angel in jeans
Cut my wings, drop me out
But I still keep on being it without doubt

They only catch a glimpse of life
When they stare at somebody who is suffering
They won't realize
The one they stare at could be their effigy

People think, I have wings
That I fly and don't exist
But I sit and live in their midst
And doubt what they concede as true

I am lost, incomplete
But I still keep on being their angel in jeans
Cut my wings, drop me out
but I still keep on being it without doubt

I am lost, incomplete
But I still keep on being their angel in jeans
Cut my wings, drop me out
But I still keep on being it without doubt

Angel In Jeans

Angel in Jeans (feat. Caitlin Sigler)

Have you ever been too shy to confess your feelings for somebody else? "Don't tell me if it hurts" captures this struggle. 
I was randomly paired with singer-songwriter Nate Gerry, who wrote the lyrics and looked for somebody to compose a song. When sent me his lyrics, I had absolutely no clue about style, phrasing and harmonics - I did not even know what kind of music he enjoys! Right after reading his story, I was inspired to compose a hell of a pop rock ballad. After sending him a rough demo, we decided to turn it into a full band production. I am lucky, that I AM MEADOWS lend his vocals, guitars and bass to make this song come to life. Thank you both for turning a little idea into a big song! 

This song is part of my album "Going My Way" which can be downloaded at Bandcamp:
https://nadinedemacedo.bandcamp.com/album/going-my-way

Credits:
Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, e-piano, organ, programming (cello, drums), production
I AM MEADOWS: vocals, guitars, bass, programming (drums, organ), arrangement
Nate Gerry: lyrics

Where to find us:
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://soundcloud.com/iammeadows
https://soundcloud.com/nategerry


==== LYRICS ====

Should I tell you how I feel? 
Or keep this fantasy going? 
Should I believe we're in love
Live in the never knowing? 

Does your heart skip a beat 
Do you think of someone else? 
Am I too young to be your man
Too soon for wedding bells? 

Don't tell me if it hurts 
Don't tell me if it's true 
Don't tell me anything unless you love me 

If it hurts 
Don't tell me if it's true 
Don't tell me anything unless you want it too 

I crave the smile on your lips 
When I am cracking a joke 
I love you looking at my way 
Even when you won't no 

I feel that giggle in my chest 
When words caught up in my throat 
I think you see me as a friend 
I pray to God that you don't 

Don't tell me if it hurts 
Don't tell me if it's true 
Don't tell me anything unless you love me 

If it hurts 
Don't tell me if it's true 
Don't tell me anything unless you want it too 

I'm under a spell I cast upon myself 
I want flesh and blood, no imagination
The only way to escape
Is to risk it all

Don't tell me if it hurts 
Don't tell me if it's true 
Don't tell me anything unless you love me 

If it hurts 
Don't tell me if it's true 
Don't tell me anything unless you want it too 

Don't tell me if it hurts
No no, no no
Don't tell me if it hurts
No no, no no no

Don't tell me if it hurts

Don't tell me if it hurts (feat. I AM MEADOWS)

We revived 2000's nu metal and spiced it up with fresh synthesizers. Some situations in life are so worse, that here is only one question left: Where does it end? This is the title of my banging metal song about not being able to deal with your situation properly.

The complex rhyming scheme of the lyrics just happened together with the broken arpeggio. It's the first time I added a synthesizer to a metal song. Suddenly I had the strong urge to slice and destroy it and it sounded so cool, that it became the post chorus. Recording this song, we all left our comfort zones and it turned out heavier than we expected 😎🤘🏻

"Where does it end?" is part of the album "Going My Way" which is available on Bandcamp. Feel free to download and support us there, cause my space on SoundCloud is limited!
https://nadinedemacedo.bandcamp.com

Credits:
Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, production, lyrics, screams, synthesizer, programming (synthesizer, bass, drums)
David Taro: vocals
Stefan Hartl: guitars

Where to find us: 
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://soundcloud.com/david_taro
https://www.stefan-hartl.de

==== LYRICS ====

Come whatever may
In colourful skies seeing nothing but grey
Getting drawn into a huge maelstrom
Of boredom and soredom

Becoming someone I‘m not
Hiding myself, don‘t show what I got
Bursting in tears, there‘s nothing but fears
Expecting the end of my career

Where does it end?
When all hope is gone
And my friends mean nothing to me

Where does it end?
When everything‘s done
There‘s no place where I wanted to be
When does it end?

Yeah, I want to give it a fuck
Dwelling in thoughts is where I am stuck
Imaginations gaining odd dynamics
In panic, God dammit!

I think I’m gonna go nuts
Sabotaging myself and losing the guts
Bursting in tears, there‘s nothing but fears
I‘m feeling the urge to disappear

Where does it end?
When all hope is gone
And my friends mean nothing to me

Where does it end?
When everything‘s done
There‘s no place where I wanted to be
When does it end?

No relation to reality
Losing faith in humanity
I fight against insanity

Nowhere to hide
I am frozen inside
I am scared
I can‘t make it right

I want you to devastate
The nightmare I create
I want you to get it straight
I‘m still afraid

NO! NO! NO!
CAN‘T LET GO!

Where does it end?
When all hope is gone
And my friends mean nothing to me

Where does it end?
When everything‘s done
There‘s no place where I wanted to be
When does it end?

Where does it end? (feat. David Taro)

A rallying cry of encouragement and empowerment. This song will pick you up when you're down. Combining progressive metal with epic cinematic trailer music has been new for us, but we had tons of fun rocking out in changing odd time signatures and polymeters. 

"At your command" is part of the album "Going My Way" which is available on Bandcamp. Feel free to download and support us there, cause my space on SoundCloud is limited!
nadinedemacedo.bandcamp.com

Credits
Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, production, piano, solo, synthesizer, programming (brasses, bass, drums)
Christopher Matthew Smith: vocals, lyrics
DJ Clark: guitars, solo

Where to find us:
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://soundcloud.com/user-428152443
https://www.instagram.com/lemonsmokeofficial

==== LYRICS ==== 

Breathe, in disbelief,
That there should be
Someone like you

Breathe, I know you’ll see
Just what I see
The fire that burns in you

Fight, another night
At your command,
No one but me

Breathe and take the day
In your own way
It’s not a game

Free, I feel so free,
To stand beside
Someone like you

Stand, and understand
What stars have planned
For none but you

Lead triumphantly
Rise up and
Then you will find
Just who you will be

Triumphantly
Rise up and
Then you will see just who you are

I’m still not giving up
I’m still not giving up
I’m still not giving up
Not giving up on you

Dear lady,
What casts this light on you?
Dear lady,
Empowered by the moon

Lead triumphantly
Rise up and
Then you will find
Just who you will be

Triumphantly
Rise up and
Then you will see
You were meant to

Lead triumphantly
Rise up and
Then you will find
Just who you will be

Triumphantly
Rise up and
Then you will see
Just who you are

At your command (with Christopher Matthew Smith)

Life is overwhelming and demanding. This is a song about healing your heart space. This music conveys the need to stay rooted. To feel and heal. Taking a moment to breathe into the present moment and breathe out unforgiveness. Making the space to forgive... to heal... to grow. Kate couldn't think of a better instrument to convey that resilience than the Armanian duduk. I enjoyed arranging and producing a song far beyond my comfort zone, that put me into the state of meditation. Thanks for taking me into this journey!

Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, production
Kate Stanton: vocals, lyrics, composition
Sean Pádraig: duduk

Where to find us
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://soundcloud.com/katestanton21
https://soundcloud.com/seanpadraigduduk

==== LYRICS ==== 

A solitary tear travels down 
Begins the journey
A doorway through the pain
Into a place I've kept hidden

All this time
Have we all forgotten to grieve?
I'm calling out to you
Calling out to me
In the unknown we believe
Let the light in for
Hope drives fear out

This is for the deep heart
Speaks from the deep
This space forgives us
Makes deep heart sing

When you give receive
Only take what you need
In peace and in harmony
Open your heart, let it flow
You believe like a river 
Never in one place for too long

It loves, it grows, it flows 
The deep heart knows
The detours and struggles
Follow its rhythm
Beats with decision
Full of compassion
The deep heart knows

This is for the deep heart
Speaks from the deep
This space forgives us
Makes deep heart sing

This is for the deep heart
Speaks from the deep
This space forgives us
Makes deep heart sing

Deep Heart (with Kate Stanton)

"Mr. Tumbleweed" has been composed in an add-a-track challenge during Summer. I started with a drumbeat, The Fishermen & The Priestess added guitars, Patti Fetz added a synth bass, Cheslain followed with vocals and lyrics and Floral Tops completed the quintett with synthesizers. This song only consists of 6 recorded tracks (guitar is doubled) but I applied some production voodoo to make it sound big. Thanks for joining this fun game - I love our result!

Cheslain: vocals, lyrics
Floral Tops: synthesizer
Nadine de Macedo: drum programming, production
Patti Fetz: synth bass
The Fishermen & The Priestess: guitars

Where to find us:
https://nadinedemacedo.bandcamp.com/
https://thefishermenandthepriestess.bandcamp.com/
https://floraltops.bandcamp.com/

Cover design by Nadine de Macedo using Craiyon and pixabay.

===== LYRICS =====

Somewhere under the desert sun
Rolling on the desert sand
Going with the breeze
I cross your borders if I please

I have no place to be
I have no place to go
No particular things to do
Don't give a damn, I just am 

Call me Mr. Tumbleweed
I'll go any way the wind blows
Not really welcome anywhere
I just go any way the wind blows

I don't want and I don't need
That's why they're terrified of me
Call me Mr. Tumbleweed
I'll go any way the wind blows

Came across a quiet town
Stayed a while then moved on
There's no place I call home
It's where ever i roam

I have no place to be
I have no place to go
No particular things to do
Don't give a damn, I just am 

Call me Mr. Tumbleweed
I'll go any way the wind blows
Not really welcome anywhere
I just go any way the wind blows

I don't want and I don't need
That's why they're terrified of me
Call me Mr. Tumbleweed
I'll go any way the wind blows

(I'm Mr. Tumbleweed)
(Mr. Tumbleweed)
(I'm Mr. Tumbleweed)
(Mr. Tumbleweed)
Anyway the wind blows
Anyway the wind blows

Call me Mr. Tumbleweed
I'll go any way the wind blows
Not really welcome anywhere
I just go any way the wind blows

I don't want and I don't need
That's why they're terrified of me
Call me Mr. Tumbleweed
I'll go any way the wind blows

Mr. Tumbleweed

Mr. Tumbleweed (with Cheslain, Floral Tops, Patti Fetz, The Fishermen & The Priestess)

"Fit right in" is an anthem for the different. You are precious the way you are - No matter if you're an individualist, outsider, loner or weirdo. There's no need to fit right in! Go, pick your people and make something great. The lyrics consist of various things and situations that don't fit into a scheme, and are wonderful though. When I wrote the lyrics and composed this song, I knew I had to ask David and Kate. Thank you for turning my little draft into a big ballad with a strong meaning.

Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, lyrics, programming, production
David Taro: piano, arrangement, programming, background vocals
Kate Stanton: vocals, background vocals

Where to find us:
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://soundcloud.com/david_taro
https://soundcloud.com/katestanton21

==== LYRICS ====

I'm the circle in a field of squares,
the ugly misfit nobody cares
I'm the consonant in the sea of vowels,
the flattest singer in a choir
I'm still in a place I want to be

I'm the acid in a soup of base,
the neutralizer of the disgrace
I'm the rock guitar in an orchestra,
the syncope dancing through the bars
You'll see that I will fit right in

Embrace the fact that you are special
No need to pass a certain threshold
You are strong, carry on,
your weaker self will overcome
as you see, there's no need to fit right in

I'm the black sheep in a flock,
the hidden gemstone inside a rock
I'm the four-leaf clover when the game is over,
the wedding guest who will stay sober
I'm still where I want to be

I'm the apple in the midst of pears
the misconception that disappears
I'm the pinch of salt in your single malt
the greyish bread being baked of scald,
the sweet thing in your receipt

Embrace the fact that you are special
No need to pass a certain threshold
You are strong, carry on,
your weaker self will overcome
as you see, there's no need to fit right in

You are strong, carry on,
your weaker self will overcome
as you see, there's no need to fit right in

Fit Right In

Fit Right In (with David Taro and Kate Stanton)

"Hero" is both a love song and a song about wanting to leave a mark somewhere, perhaps a legacy, however indiscernible it might be. It's about wanting to be something like a heroic presence for someone dear, at least in some way, at least for one person, to leave special mark on them. Be a part of what ever world comes after us, even if unseen. There's a lot more purpose to our story than what's here for us in the here and now. In some way it reflects on that, towards not so readily undervaluing our presence in this world, however limited it might seem at the time.

Dirk Diamond: composition, ukulele, vocals, lyrics
Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, programming, production

Where to find us:
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://soundcloud.com/dirk_van_diamond

==== LYRICS ====

I wanna be some kind of hero
But no I ain’t gonna save the world
Just be a little jump up from zero
So long as I don’t do my worst

Maybe be my best self
Whatever that could be
Least just be a little more help
With just a little less greed,
Might be some way I could be

I wouldn’t mind if it’s just for a single life
I might just run into the road
Even get crushed like little toads
If I could be your hero

I really don’t mind if it means I die
But I will let my soul burst out
And I’d be your hero if I’m allowed

I wanna be somebody’s hero
At least not bring anyone to harm
And be remembered for a spell
For all my wild shots in the dark

Maybe be my best self
Whatever that could be
Even if I need a bit of your help
And the strength of your belief
It might be some way I could be

I wouldn’t mind if I commit self sacrifice
I’d even run into the road
To push you free from broken bones
If I could be your hero

I really don’t mind if it means I die
But I will let my soul bleed out
Just to be your hero if I’m allowed

In my little corner of the world
That little segment might make a difference
In that little dot among the stars
That little dustspeck might lend some balance

Might be a little hero 
with a careless thread to sow
A little compost for a world 
I’d never come to know

I wouldn’t mind if it’s just for a single life
I might just run into the road
Even get crushed like little toads
If I could be your hero

I really don’t mind if it means I die
But I will let my soul burst out
And I’d be your hero if I’m allowed

Hero (with Dirk Diamond)

Our "Disco Blues" take you back to a sultry club in the 70s. We mixed 70s disco beats with blues rock, creating a new genre. The song deals with an ominous relationship between two people in a disco bar. We started with a 12 bar blues progression and added plenty of instruments and licks. Let's get funky!

Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, organ, piano, acoustic guitar, programming, production, cover artwork
Garrett Kirby: composition, electric guitar, bass, solo
Michael Karns: vocals, lyrics
Valerie Cox: background vocals

Where to find us:
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://soundcloud.com/jamkar
https://soundcloud.com/garrett-kirby-472150950
https://soundcloud.com/valcoxtx

The music rushes out 
As you hurry in
The breath of the dancing crowd
Washes across your skin
Another insane friday night
But this is no ruse

Moving into the corner
Away from the bar
Your eyes fall on a woman
Could be an assasin or a runway star
Another insane friday night
Of the disco blues

You finish your aperitivo
Remembering her last look
Your hands tremble
And your stomach's caught in a hook
Gotta get out of these shoes
Get outta these disco blues

Outside warm rain smothers
A taxi arrives
The woman watches knowingly
As the driver nods
Your ride speeds away
Into the disco blues

Yeeaah! 
Those disco blues
On my trail now
I can't shake loose
Gotta be careful  
It's the disco blues

Disco Blues

Disco Blues (with Garrett Kirby and Michael Karns)

How are you, my dear old friend? An intriguing question that haunted me for weeks and led to this wonderful soul ballad. Lucas was directly connected to my composition and said everything, I couldn't express in words. Reach out to your friends in these difficult times. I am so happy, that we teamed up with Rich who played very groovy bass and guitars - and Robert, who added a real drumset. You took my draft to another level.

Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, e-piano, synths, production
Lucas Maehara Rotman: vocals, lyrics
Rich Joseph: guitars, bass
Robert Cooperider: drums

Where to find us:
https://nadinedemacedo.bandcamp.com
https://lucasmaehararotman.com
https://soundcloud.com/user-831068061

===== LYRICS ====

Looking through the window pane
Just another day of rain
Bringing me down all over again

Then I remember stumbling home
Laughing at your jokes
Suddenly those clouds seem miles away

How are you, my dear old friend?
Called to bother you again
With stories you’ve heard 
Ten thousand times

How are you, my dear old friend?
There may be lonely days ahead
But if you need me, 
I’ll be right by your side

Ooh ooh ooh ooh

There are days we wake up tired
From visions of a world on fire
Hope seems lost in skies of grey

We don’t have to take a walk
Don’t even have to talk
Just savor the stillness of the day

How are you, my dear old friend?
Called to bother you again
With stories you’ve heard 
Ten thousand times

How are you, my dear old friend?
There may be lonely days ahead
But if you need me, 
I’ll be right by your side
Right by your side

The world can be a dreary place
Think of all the time that we waste
Trying to get by on our own

But I know in the end
We can count on our true friends
To help us carry our heaviest loads

How are you, my dear old friend?
Called to bother you again
With stories you’ve heard 
Ten thousand times

How are you, my dear old friend?
If there'll be lonesome days ahead
You know that I'll be there
Right by your side

Ooh ooh ooh ooh

How Are You?

How Are You (with Lucas Maehara Rotman)

Dust is a song about leaving things behind to enforce personal growth. Pondering about your past, you can become blind to your present and the growth in between. This emotional dust has to be blown off the surface. Stop negative self talk and realize, that the things you did in the past have been done by your former self. Accept, that there is wrong about it and that there is no way to change certain decicions. Though having the same goal, the person you are today may solve things differently. Special thanks to the band for recording and to Berni Armstrong for tweaking the lyrics.

Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, production, lyrics, programming
intoyourlight: vocals
Johnny Mc Farlane: guitars
Seppo: bass

Where to find us:
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://soundcloud.com/user-851624740
https://soundcloud.com/johnnymc2
https://soundcloud.com/user-152719767

==== LYRICS ====

I suffocate in an album full of memories
Try to recreate beautiful sceneries
But now all I can see is how I used to be

I can feel
How it's taking over me
Fill my lungs with dust
Misfortune and mistrust

I can't breathe
Cause it's bursting inside me
All covered up with snow
It's time to gain control

I dig into shattered hopes and prophecies
Inhaling life with all its tragedies
But now all I can see is how I used to be

I can feel
How it's taking over me
Fill my lungs with dust
Misfortune and mistrust

I can't breathe
Cause it's bursting inside me
All covered up with snow
It's time to gain control

Can't take my eyes off you
You're just someone I knew
Come take my hand, take me away!

Goodbye to my former self
I'll be somebody else
No regrets and no return!

I can feel
How it's taking over me
Clear my lungs from dust
Misfortune and mistrust

I can breathe
While it's bursting inside me
All covered up with snow
I’ve finally gained control

Ah, clear my lungs from dust!
Ah, clear my lungs from dust!

Dust (feat. intoyourlight)

How would it feel like to be unconscious to the outside world, but awake and alert inside? Would it be terrifying to see the world fall apart in front of you? Intriguing questions led us to this alternative metal / progressive metal song. Now it's time to bang your head in odd signatures 🤘🏻 Thanks for rocking this collaboration, Chris and Robert!

Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, production, synthesizer, drum programming
Christopher Matthew Smith: lyrics, vocals
Robert Goldbach: bass, guitars, arrangement

Where to find us:
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://soundcloud.com/user-428152443

==== LYRICS ====

I’ve been a long time going under
I’ve been asleep too long
Beneath all consciousness I slumber
I’ve been away too long

All I see
All I hear
All I feel
Floating

I’m under my own skin
It begins again

It’s been a long and painful nightmare
These medicated dreams
My fingertips are cold and tingling
It’s time to be released

All I see
All I hear
All I feel
Floating

I’m under my own skin
It begins again
I’m under my own skin
It begins again
BEGINS AGAIN!

World right in front of me
Lights right in front of me
Eyes right in front of me
Died right in front of me

World right in front of me
Lights right in front of me
Eyes right in front of me
Died right in front of me

I’ve been waiting

I’ve been waiting
WAKING!

Under (with Christopher Matthew Smith)

Multi-genre composer, arranger and producer. I write full band pop, rock, metal and blues arrangements to collaborate with vocalists and instrumentalists. Full discography on YouTube.

Nadine de Macedo

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