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

Quarterlife Blues

Good Morning Blues

Good Morning Blues (with Andrew Russell)

"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.

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

Going My Way

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.

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)

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)

"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

==== LYRICS ====

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)

This song started as a jam session between me and Nahlej creating a nu metal sound by mixing hip hop, alternative with metal. Simon added further guitar licks and a solo. Our working title "Heavy Jam" inspired StevieJ to rap lyrics about drug abuse due to low self esteem and mental health issues. All thoughts running through the narrator's mind mind created a sticky heavy jam. Instead of tackling the issues, he prefers to numb the pain with meds and weed. This doesn't solve any problems, so better not try! 
Starting with a guitar theme, I could never have guessed the heaviness of the instrumental and lyrics both. Thanks for your collab, I am very pleased with the result!

The artwork has been generated with DALL E 2, but I invested some work cleaning it up and adding details with a graphics tablet.

Nahlej: composition, guitar, bass, drum programming
Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, drum programming, production
Simon Ashby: guitar, solo
StevieJ: lyrics, vocals

Where to find us:
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://soundcloud.com/nahlejmusic
https://soundcloud.com/sdashby
https://soundcloud.com/user-586564289

==== LYRICS ====

I'm not ready for the world today
Already going through hell today
So anyone who tries to talk to me
They'll be hell to pay

I got a mental list of all the shit 
I'm dealing with
I know I'm not the only one 
who'll be feeling this nah

I don't need politics 
adding to the stress
Finished school time ago
so why another test

Trying to focus on me just being the best 
but I can't 
when there's so much
shit running through my head

Numbing meds so I don't feel the pain
Even little miss sunshine 
couldn't stop the rain

Ain’t lifting the finger, nah
Not today, so get away from me
seems you got a lot to say
and I forgot to say

I'm staying in one place 
all it takes 
is one look at my face

I'm not playing,
There’s nothing you can do
to change that
So just stay back

and accept that that's who I am
Staying in bed with a head like
Like heavy jam

Yeah, heavy jam
I’m in bed with a head like
Like heavy jam

The doctor's prescription 
just ain't enough for me
I need some king size Rizla
and some Godfather OG

Yeah, now I can say that my life
is so sweet
Just one thing missing,
that one thing's me

I'm existing 
but I'm not living
I'm resisting 
cause I'm not giving

Anything away 
about the state of my brain 
I'm just saying 
you can't take it away

Like all good artists
I'll just harness the pain
and create a set of lyrics
that make people say
Man, I feel the same way

I'm sure I'll smoke my way through this
Always the optimist, 
advice from the doctor is 
at some point you're gonna
have to put a stop to this

Will I listen? 
Nah that's not who I am
It's just another day in bed
with a head like heavy jam

Heavy Jam
Heavy Jam
I’m in bed with a head like
In bed with a head like
Heavy jam

I'm not ready for the world today
Already going through hell today
I'm not ready for the world today
Already going through hell today

So anyone who tries to talk to me
They'll be hell to pay

Heavy Jam

Heavy Jam (with Nahlej, Simon Ashby and StevieJ)

"Dorian Gray" is a complex progressive metal song coming straight from hell. Inspired by Oscar Wilde's novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray", we tell a story about hedonism digging right into the human abyss. This song is as violent and witty like Dorian Gray in this book. Be prepared for brutal shredding, heavy vocals and temper changes telling the life of a tormented soul. I couldn't resist drawing a portrait of how I imagine Dorian Gray. I am happy that we turned our individual strengths into something big. How would this song sound without Chad's heavy drum grooves, Against The Tempest's passion for technical metal and ambient leads, I AM MEADOWS' powerful and versatile voice and my lyrics on epic chord progressions? Prepare for headbanging, cause this "Dorian Gray" is gonna be heavy and dark.
Content Warning: strong language and violence. 

Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, production, piano, organ, lyrics, cover illustration
Chad Lenig: drums
Against The Tempest: guitar, bass, arrangement
I AM MEADOWS: vocals

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

==== LYRICS ====

A spell extending my lifespan 
Inside the portrait of a man 
Just look at me, I'm a handsome juvenile
My beloved died of a poison in a vial

Yellow French book without a name
Teaches me how to play war games
I wanna be much more literate and mundane
How come love 
causes so much ache and so much pain? 

Pray for sinners
Pray for saints
All is covered up with paint  

I can be
Whoever I want to be
My soul is old but I'm forever young
Oh, can't you see
What's hidden inside of me
A rotten beast with nothing left undone

Dorian Gray

An evil grin upon my face
I'd like to kill the human race
I am the saint, ready to wipe out your disgrace
Let's liquefy the painter's corpse in nitric ace

PLEASE HIDE MY PICTURE
WHO I'M DEEP INSIDE
NO TIME FOR STRICTURE
SWALLOW MY FOOLISH PRIDE

STRICKEN WITH DESASTER
SHATTERED PILASTER
STRICKEN IN YEARS
MY DEAPEST FEARS

Pray for Satan, 
Pray for God
Purify against all odds

I can be
Whoever I want to be
My soul is old but I'm forever young
Oh, can't you see
What's hidden inside of me
A rotten beast with nothing left undone

HOLY FACE OF SATYR
DON'T LET ME BE YOUR MARTYR
CREEPING MOB OF VERMINS
IDENTITY CONFIRMINED

MY LIFE IS BEYOND CONTROL
I'D LIKE TO STAB MY CANVAS SOUL
THE PRECIOUS PORTRAIT I EXTOL
DIE MOTHERFUCKER DIE!

I wriggle like an eel
My face lost all appeal 
My heart still made of steel
Now I can't conceal

I have been 
What the portrait meant me to be
I've grown old, my portrait still stays young 
Oh, have you seen 
What's hidden inside of me
A rotten beast with nothing left undone

DORIAN GRAY

DIE MOTHERFUCKER DIE
DIE MOTHERFUCKER DIE
DIE MOTHERFUCKER DIE
DIE MOTHERFUCKER DIE

Dorian Gray

Dorian Gray (feat. I AM MEADOWS)

"Without A Whisper" from Invent Animate is one of the most beautiful and tragic songs I heard this year. I cannot put into words how it clicked with me at first listen. Remixing this song is like fighting my inner demon with bare hands. My soul cries, my heart djents. I hope you enjoy my mash up of industrial, trance and djent.

Invent Animate - Without A Whisper (Nadine de Macedo Remix)

The quarterlife blues is real. After graduating, getting your first job or your first longterm relationship, plenty young people in their mid 20s fall into the quarterlife crisis, an existencial crisis with similar signs to the midlife crisis. Our song "Quarterlife Blues" turns this feeling of being scared, lost and confused in early adulthood into heavy blues rock. It's the first song I recorded with my guitar, and I am super lucky with Andrea's lyrics and David's rocking blues vocals and guitar solos. Let's rock!

Nadine de Macedo: composition, rhythm guitars, piano, programming, arrangement, production
David Taro: vocals, lead guitar, solo
Andrea Brennan: lyrics

Where to find us:
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://soundcloud.com/david_taro
https://soundcloud.com/user-444928277

==== LYRICS ==== 

Driving home from work
Wish I could quit each day
Stuck in a dead end job
But it brings home the pay

Sirens up ahead
A blaring wake up call
If today were my last
Would I care at all

I'm drowning in the sound
Heading for a breakdown

A hamster in a wheel
Spinning round and round
Colliding with my thoughts
And always losing ground
Running for my life
But heading for a breakdown

What if the victim's my wife
Our love's been fading by degrees
Would I feel lonely and lost
Or finally free

Am I just like my father
And his father too
Settling for a life
Just hoping to get through

I'm drowning in the sound
Heading for a breakdown

A hamster in a wheel
Spinning round and round
Colliding with my thoughts
And always losing ground
Running for my life
But heading for a breakdown

Quarterlife Blues (feat. David Taro)

"Backfire" is a song about false friends and wishing that their toxic shoots fire back at them. However, your wish stays a wish, because your pride and dignity keeps you from causing harm. 
Lemonbrew started the collaboration with a catchy and energetic rock progression. I rearranged the song and wrote lyrics and a vocal melody. Later, Flinn joined us to rock out the vocals. Thank you very much for collaborating, it's been a lot of fun!

Lemonbrew: composition, arrangement, synthesizer, programming, production
Nadine de Macedo: arrangement, lyrics
Flinn: vocals

Where to find us:
https://www.myownmusic.de/LEMONBREW/
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://www.youtube.com/@Flinn_Edits

Cover Illustration by Salvatore / https://www.instagram.com/creative_salvatore13

==== LYRICS ====

You wasted my precious time
on spreading rumours and lies
Shooting me in  a drive-by
drawing me into riptide

I'll catch this ricochet
I gonna... misbehave and disobey,
I wanna... 

Watch how burn your fingers and...
build a castle on quicksand
or wade through wasted land
(Of course I wanna...)

Catch a ball and I fire it back to you!
Catch you out and I fire it back to you!
Catch hell and I fire it back 
And again and again and again 
That's what you make me do!

So I light up a light
To escape from the twilight
Not ready for the limelight
Not ready to start a fight

I'll catch this ricochet
I gonna... misbehave and disobey!

Catch a ball and I fire it back to you!
Catch you out and I fire it back to you!
Catch hell and I fire it back 
And again and again and again 
That's what you make me do!

That's what you make me do!

One day, I gonna be tough
give way for vengeance and grudge
I'll push you into the sludge
Where there is noone to judge

And I wanna... 

Catch a ball and I fire it back to you!
Catch you out and I fire it back to you!
Catch hell and I fire it back 
And again and again and again 
That's what you make me do!

That's what you made me do!

Backfire (with Lemonbrew feat. Flinn)

Sometimes I have to try something new, so I created a hip hop beat. By accident, Code Energy created a rap acapella in the same BPM that perfectly matched to my beat. Spazsquatch jumped in with a great hookline and an idea for guitar. The images in the lyrics inspired me to draw a cover. Thank you so much for collaborating!

Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, production, programming, synthesizers, lead guitar
Code Energy: rap, lyrics
Spazsquatch: vocals, lyrics, guitars
Cover illustration by Nadine de Macedo

Where to find us:
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://soundcloud.com/codeenergy
https://soundcloud.com/spazsquatch

==== LYRICS ====

Let my brain escape amidst a rainy day 
try staying sane or just stay insane 
try to make a way to kill the pain 
reindeer games I brought the gift in the sleigh

Now who got a roof to raise 
so I can put it down without hitting the breaks
presence with impact prepare to brace 
white elephant in the room gunna need some space 
before I...

Feel like a animal in a cage 
too fierce for four walls to contain 
flow like a cannonball into the lake 
splash damage to keep the whole area sprayed 

I'm within the vicinity spitting at the enemy 
with the venom and energy 
they victim eventually 
I so efficient and proficiently 
eviscerate the fish in the see 
ridden the wave vision picture to see 

I can finally breathe like my head's above water 
everything weighing me down pulling farther 
made me stronger from the start
I deep dive where the dark gets darker 

Breathe like my head's above water 
everything weighing me down pulling farther 
made me stronger from the start 
I deep dive where the dark gets darker 

When the dark gets darker...
I deep dive where the dark gets darker

It’s like I give my damnedest to find Atlantis
in transit through the past damage left standing
can't get stranded in the history 
that's mismanaged in a trance to transmit
 
interpreted perception enhanced and scanned in 
a verse in its inception 
I land on a plan that made of words manifesting 
I can if I can't and I can burst under compression 

Pressed a little to far for the shake up 
feels like getting robbed when the stakes up
can't learn where to stay pup 
when your always off the leash and set astray ya


That's gonna be a hell, nah 
I put more behind bars than a jail guard 
worth more than a bail bond
through the yard in hell I exhale on

I can finally breathe like my head's above water 
everything weighing me down pulling farther 
made me stronger from the start
I deep dive where the dark gets darker 

Breathe like my head's above water 
everything weighing me down pulling farther 
made me stronger from the start 
I deep dive where the dark gets darker 

I can finally breathe like my head's above water
Like my head's above water

I can finally breathe like my head's above water 
everything weighing me down pulling farther 
made me stronger from the start
I deep dive where the dark gets darker 

Breathe like my head's above water 
everything weighing me down pulling farther 
made me stronger from the start 
I deep dive where the dark gets darker 

I deep dive when the dark gets darker
When the dark gets darker
I deep dive when the dark gets darker
When the dark gets darker...

Darker (with Code Energy & Spazsquatch)

Kate Stanton and I were discussing music and happened to connect over that weird vibe of being in betwixt and between. After she shared her video from a local dead mall in her town that is being demolished soon, she sent me a rough piano / synth and vocal draft. I added some synthesizers and beats to enhance the dark and haunting vibe. Welcome to the "Liminal Spaces", do you want to hang out with us in the ether?

Kate Stanton: composition, piano, vocals, lyrics
Nadine de Macedo: composition, synthesizer, arrangement, programming, production
Special thanks to Dex Hannon and Nadia Cripps

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

==== LYRICS ====

You’re my star 
In the sky 
My constant light
Oh, you shine so bright 
All the time

On the darkest night 
I see you the most 
And I feel connected
Carbon-made, gravity stays
Holding be back 
In these liminal spaces

Glowing from the inside out 
Luminous grace and hope 
Am I alive? 
Cause even a ghost girl has fears

You’re my beacon of hope
Message I heard as a girl
Constant. Steady. Strong.

On the darkest night
I see you the most 
And I feel connected
Carbon-made, gravity stays
Holding me down 
In these liminal spaces

This year nearly broke me 
Roaming the halls
Every character flaw on display
Every weakness, every break
What do I do now with these bones?

On the darkest night I see you the most 
And I feel connected
Carbon-made, gravity stay
Holding me back
In these liminal spaces

Glowing from the inside out
A luminous grace and hope.
I am alive
Even a ghost girl has fears.

Liminal Spaces

Liminal Spaces (with Kate Stanton)

Nadia's piano inspired me to arrange her song about spreading love and kindness into a pop ballad. This time you can hear me play the guitar, arrange and program a rhythm section. Caitlin joined the collaboration with lyrics following the original song idea. It figured that the phrase "don't pay love back, you pay it forward" was most likely coined in 1916 by author Lily Hardy Hammond in her novel "Garden of Delight". Please help us to spread the message of hope, love and kindness to the world. 

Nadia Cripps: composition, piano
Nadine de Macedo: arrangement, guitar, programming, production,
Caitlin Sigler: vocals, lyrics

Where to find us:
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://soundcloud.com/nadia-cripps
https://soundcloud.com/caitlin-sigler

Photo by Nadia Cripps

Pay It Forward

Pay It Forward (with Nadia Cripps & Caitlin Sigler)

Some months ago I've been paired with Geoff to compose a song based on his lyrics "I'm not angry". The lyrics were so well-phrased that I heard the stomping of an angry, but fierce woman who is going through a divorce. Alyssa did an awesome job getting into the character and her voice is perfect for that song. Originally composed on the guitar, I am happy that Albert joined our team. We really needed that dark vibe in between folk and blues.

Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, e-piano, programming, production
Geoff Matthews: lyrics
Alyssa Womack: vocals
Albert Luck: guitars

Where to find us:
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://soundcloud.com/alyssa-womack-631680418

==== LYRICS ====

You used to be grounded
You used to be whole
Knew where you were going
Hit all of your goals

I used to be happy
I used to be glad
Knew what I was doing
Was pleased what I had

But I’m not angry
About what used to be
Don’t seek retribution
Or shake you from your sanctuary

We had a communion
We had a divorce
The pain and the pleasure
Took it’s own course

Down through the river
And out in the street
To wash over strangers
Shoes and their feet

But I’m not angry
About what used to be
Don’t seek retribution
Or shake you from your sanctuary

No I don’t care
For the love that’s been and gone
Cos a runaway train
Was waiting all along
Yes a runaway train
Was waiting all along

I'm Not Angry (with Geoff Matthews, Alyssa Womack and Albert Luck)

Life is rough, and your mind is busy with plans how to make it through the next day. Could you ever stop having the blues? Even as a musician? While jamming a boogie on piano, the phrase stuck in my head and I liked its ambiguity. I am overwhelmed how many people from all over the world joined the session and created an awesome rock'n'roll song. Everybody added their bit and we are very proud of the result. Thank you so much!

Nadine de Macedo (composition, arrangement, piano, solo, programming, production)
Berni Armstrong (vocals, lyrics, arrangement)
Alex Almirall (tenor saxophone, solo)
Jussi Nykänen (guitars, solo)
Andrew Russell (double bass)

Where to find us:
https://www.youtube.com/@nadinedemacedo
https://www.youtube.com/@berniarmstrong
http://www.alexalmirall.com/
https://ajrussell.ca

==== LYRICS ====
I’ve got not time to relax
no time for fun
Time is staring at me
down the barrel of its gun

No time to tie laces,
I’ve got slip on shoes
And worst of all
I’ve got no time for blues

I got no time for blues
No time to be amused
Nor even to watch the TV news
No time to pay my dues
I'm the king of excuses
I got no time - it's such a crime
No time for blues

I got letters to send
I got bills to pay
I have less time to myself
Every single day
I work so many hours
It's a wonder I don't drop
I don't know if these demands
Are ever gonna stop

All of my friends
are in the same boat
Doesn't seem to matter
Who gets your vote
We're working for peanuts
We can't make ends meet
if things don't look up soon
We'll be out on the street

Look at that guy
In his fancy car
He has no idea
How hard things are
When you're working for a wage
But sinking deeper into debt
When I think of the future
I break out in a cold sweat

I got no time for blues
No time to be amused
Nor even to watch the TV news
No time to pay my dues
I'm the king of excuses
I got no time - it's such a crime
No time for blues

No Time For Blues (with Berni Armstrong)

During a power outage in the afternoon, I couldn't work, I couldn't mix, so I grabbed my guitar and improvised some licks. It made me realize how much our lifes rely on electricity. In the lyrics, Jean speaks of a blackout both in the literal and figurative sense. Trespassing Canadian landscapes the narrator goes through a metaphorical journey.

This song is part of the album "Quarterlife Blues" that can be downloaded on Bandcamp. 
https://nadinedemacedo.bandcamp.com/album/quarterlife-blues

Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, guitars, organ, solo, programming
Jean Hébert: vocals, lyrics

Where to find us:
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://soundcloud.com/telegraph-cult

==== LYRICS ====

The light went out in my apartment
I walked down a crooked road
Yes the light went out in my apartment
I cracked up and walked a crooked road
There’s no more light to guide me
Nothing left but a broken soul

Stopped in at my old workplace
But there’s no work left to do
I walked its darkened hallways
They said go home,
There’s nothing more to do
We haven’t any money
The light’s broken our soul too

So I went to find my mum and father
I had to walk 500 K
I walked the highway to the mountains
My phone gave out before Hell’s Gate
The highway laid in ashes
Fires chased me on my way

Traded favours for a lift down
In a rusted Chevrolet
Came down into the rain shadow
Their trailer park beside the lake
But by the time we arrived there
A flood had swept them all away

I bid Chevrolet goodbye then
I walked all night and hiked all day
Wandered east amid the gunfire
Through the Prairies, the Great Lakes
I paddled to the sea then
The river carried me away

Now the starry skies are getting blacker
The waves are heaving in the cold
The distant light of city ruins
They flicker as the blackouts roll
They’re gonna burn the 
Whole damn world down
Ain’t gonna spare my crooked soul

Blackout (with Jean Hébert)

A happy jazz song about the joy of finding the right person to marry. It's been fun to jam it on my guitar, and I am happy that Alex joined with very joyful lyrics and Josh with a real trombone. 

This song is part of the album "Quarterlife Blues" that can be downloaded on Bandcamp. 
https://nadinedemacedo.bandcamp.com/album/quarterlife-blues

Nadine de Macedo: composition, guitar, arrangement, programming, production
Alex Klages: vocals, lyrics
Josh Prewett: trombone, solo

Where to find us:
https://www.youtube.com/@nadinedemacedo
https://www.facebook.com/alexklagessongwriter
https://joshuaprewett.wixsite.com/home

==== LYRICS ====
Feels like it's a special day
Smiling at the world around
Everything will be okay
Because of all the joy I've found

It's no secret anyhow
That you make my heart go wow
I'm so glad you're here with me
I am overjoyed, you see

As we're strolling through the park
Smile and wave at everyone
Want to stay out till it's dark
Being with you is such fun

Stopping in the shops in town
Looking at the stuff for sale
There's no reason I should frown
'Cause your love never gets stale

It's no secret anyhow
That you make my heart go wow
I'm so glad you're here with me
I am overjoyed you see

Feel like I should get a ring
And make you forever mine
You make my heart always sing
And the light in my heart shine

I want you to be my own
So we can tomorrow share
In my heart you have a throne
And you'll always have my care

It's no secret anyhow
That you make my heart go wow
I'm so glad you're here with me
I am overjoyed you see

Overjoyed

Overjoyed (with Alex Klages)

This song is part of a songwriting challenge, where you change half of the song of your predecessor by changing chords, lyrics or genre. I couldn't help myself turning this little dream of a family and a house in the countryside into bittersweet sarcasm. Thank you so much for letting me record this song for real and team up with a band.
You can listen to the predecessor song here:
https://audiomack.com/nate-gerry/song/creepy-basement
Its predecessor has been a song by Artie and Debs, which is not online anymore.

This song is part of the album "Quarterlife Blues" that can be downloaded on Bandcamp. 
https://nadinedemacedo.bandcamp.com/album/quarterlife-blues

Nadine de Macedo: vocals, lyrics, composition, arrangement, production
Lionwolf: guitars, solo
Stephan Kösters: double bass
Tom Wolf: drums
Nate Gerry: lyrics, composition
Artie: composition
Deborah Linden: lyrics

Where to find us:
https://www.youtube.com/nadinedemacedo
https://soundcloud.com/sphk
https://www.myownmusic.de/LIONWOLF
https://www.myownmusic.de/Tom_Wolf
https://nategerry.bandcamp.com

==== LYRICS ====

You are so hideous
In a seductive way
My head is throbbing
My heart is on a string

You’re just so lovely
In your plastic poncho
Uuuh

Let’s move out, out of the city
Into a little house
Have some kids, and a dog, and a cat
I'll call you my spouse

There'll be a basement
Coated in spiderwebs
We could stay forever and ever
Even after death

You look so lovely
In your off-white garment
Uuuh

Let’s move out, out of the city
Into a little house
Have some kids, and a dog, and a cat
I'll call you my spouse

Let’s move out, out of the city
Into a little house
Have some kids, and a dog, and a cat
I'll call you my spouse

Love Lasts Forever

On Sundays, I'm used to play my acoustic guitar by the windowsill. I don't even know which chords I play, I just got the blues and jammed along. Michael found the perfect words for that little song. Pensive, calm and yet beautiful like a rainy sunday afternoon.

This song is part of the album "Quarterlife Blues" that can be downloaded on Bandcamp. 
https://nadinedemacedo.bandcamp.com/album/quarterlife-blues

Nadine de Macedo: composition, guitar, arrangement, production
Michael Karns: vocals, lyrics

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

==== LYRICS ====

Relaxing on a Sunday afternoon
In a porch swing
Sitting upon a cushion
Eyes closed
I can tell it's raining
Pink Lilies reaching up
With long blooms

Regal moths await the evening moon
Dark clouds release the nourishing drops
In the distance
Comes reply
Of forest murmurs
And then the sound of drops
Upon the leaves

Sad feelings melting into a puddle
This day brings
A new page of lessons
Rising I stare into the window
People walking
Carrying 'round all their worries

Thoughts surround
Clouds pushing down upon me
Outside a stream flowing
Into the meadow
And a leaf canoe
Bidding goodbye
On it's way as it sways
Into the ocean

Relaxing washing my cares away
Relaxing on a Sunday afternoon in the rain

Rainy Sunday Afternoon

Rainy Sunday Afternoon (with Michael Karns)

Imagine you're stuck with your blues buddies in a Texan desert with nothing but empty cans of oil, a guitar and a blues harp. While the sun is slowly melting your brain, you jam polyrhythm on trash cans and end up with instrumental blues rock. Something you'd never do when you're of sound mind. Are you ready for the Western showdown?

This song is part of the album "Quarterlife Blues" that can be downloaded on Bandcamp. 
https://nadinedemacedo.bandcamp.com/album/quarterlife-blues

Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, programming, production
Mark Koschwitz: harmonica, solo

Where to find us:
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://soundcloud.com/mark-p-koschwitz

High Noon

A power ballad about death and decay. Interpreting inevitable changes, loss and departure into John's skillful lyrics, the vocal melody conveys a deep sadness. I composed and played the song on piano and guitar both. It's hard to believe that a random collaboration paired John and me together. Later, Dirk joined as a vocalist and added plenty of drama. Thank you so much, it's always fun to collaborate with you!

Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, piano, guitar, background vocals, programming, production
Dirk Diamond: vocals
John Nicholson: lyrics

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

==== LYRICS ====

I'm like a tree that sheds its leaves 
The final stage is coming, 
devoid of any future 

I stay here rooted to this spot 
No need to move around no, 
an ever growing tumour 

I see it only in my dreams 
When I awake from silence 
I hear the wind is calling me 
Testing my self-reliance 

Oohh sings the wind 
Oohh sings the wind 
Oohh sings the wind 
Things will never be the same 
Things will never be the same 

Alone I’ve walked this dusty road 
Left no trace and no sorrow, 
got no idea to borrow 

I'm bound right to this dying land 
Carrion crows are calling, 
an ever circling shadow 

I hope one day to see the light 
Dappled through meadows and tall trees 
And singing like the rippling stream 
Carried on a silent breeze 

Oohh sings the wind (it sings your name) 
Oohh sings the wind (it sings your name) 
Oohh sings the wind (it sings your name) 
Things will never be the same 
Things will never be the same

The Wind

The Wind (feat. Dirk Diamond)

"Nuff Said" challenges our inner demons. Don't let them drag you down, cause you deserve better. Starting with a catchy riff, we bring you back to good old 2000s nu metal and spiced it up with modern elements. I wrote the instrumental and the hook, Brett Anthony did the rap part and Ampersandman contributed his guitar and bass work to raise the roof. This is to all people who deal with a tough situation and enjoy heavier tones. 
Thanks a lot for the collab!

Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, synthesizer, lyrics, programming, production
Ampersandman: bass, guitars, clean vocals
Brett Anthony: lyrics, rap vocals

Photo by Erdnahe Objekte (https://www.youtube.com/@erdnaheobjekte5566)

Where to find us:
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://soundcloud.com/brett-anthony-975761425
https://ampersandman-de.bandcamp.com/

==== LYRICS ====

Get up, get up
I think I said enough, had enough
Half way through to you
but your head's still filling up

with the lies inside your eyes
that take me by surprise
So I keep my thoughts inside
and I try to spare your life

But I'm one step closer from it
finally being over
Vocally drained, insane
Still seeking closure

I'm a mad man, damaged plan
just can't understand
Out my cage, in a rage
confused and dazed

The hate began on a long lost road
Where is where I think I sold my soul
To the edge I place my toes
As my mind spins out control

Don't you know that it's payback
One last attack, I'm back on track
Flow through the aftermath
because nothing's coming after that

Nuff said,
time to get you out of my head
There's nothing
You can say to do or mend

I'm loving
The fact it came to this
Instead of cutting wrists
I move forward with my fists

If nothing stood in my way
I would be happy someday, yeah baby
(Nuff said, nuff said)
But to my deepest dismay
The hunter's stalking its prey, yeah baby
(Nuff said, nuff said)

Tik tock tick
the clock it won't stop
It's time to forget
the tears and blood I dropped

It came to this
in case you didn't know
I fill my mind with gasoline
and set fire to this soul

Explode out
this shell and through this hell
No doubt
this curse is one big spell
Sold out
Death is what we sell
And life can only tell
Though the silent screams we yell

I've been knocked down, stomped on
Felt like giving up
Dragged around, tossed to the ground
Not knowing to get up

Messed around and lost my crown
Tested all my luck
Lost and found, stood my ground
Fought all these things I thought were tough

Nuff said
Time to get you out of my head
There's nothing
You can say to do or mend

I'm loving
The fact it came to this
Instead of cutting wrists
I move forward with my fists

You'll notice nothing outside
When you try hurting my pride, yeah baby
(But I, I keep turning the tide)
But in my deepest inside
I feel like buried alive, yeah baby
(I got, I got nothing to)

Nuff said
Still need another fallback
To backstab
And make your head crack
No need no respect
(Leave and don't return again)

Nuff said
Don't wanna talk
You fucking bonehead,
I'm gonna make your head crack
No need to check back
Leave and don't return again

If nothing stood in my way
I would be happy someday, yeah baby
(I got, I got nothing to say)

But to my deepest dismay
The hunter's stalking its prey, yeah baby
(I got, I got nothing to say)

You'll notice nothing outside
When you try hurting my pride, yeah baby
(But I, but I keep turning the tide)

But in my deepest inside
I feel like buried alive, yeah baby
I got, I got nothing to say

Nuff Said

Nuff Said (with Ampersandman and Brett Anthony)

Some dishes are best served hot. Our alternative metal song "Stir Fry!" plays with the ambiguity of the word "fry" in cooking and screaming. Both activities help to release tension and calm down. Thanks to Dan, who turned one of my weirdest song ideas into shredding guitars and added the craziest solo I ever heard. I love what we cooked. Itadakimasu 🍜

Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, vocals, programming, production
Dan Vaillancourt: guitars, solo

Where to find us:
https://www.youtube.com/@nadinedemacedo
https://www.danvaillancourt.com/

==== LYRICS ====

WOAH!

MUSHROOMS SLICED 
CARROTS DICED 
MINT TO SPICE 
I DON'T MIND 
I STIR FRY, STIR FRY!

TOFU SILK 
COCONUT MILK 
RICE DISTILLED 
I DON'T MIND I STIR FRY! 

Let's cook soba noodles 
Or fill it with rice 
Don't boil it for too long
Add herbs and some spice 

My wok is my sanctum 
When I have my tantrum 
Insert crunchy veggies and let it... 
STIR FRY! 

OYSTER SAUCE 
HOISIN SAUCE 
TERIYAKI SAUCE 
I DON'T MIND I STIR FRY, STIR FRY 

SESAME SEEDS 
SUGAR SNAP PEAS 
COREANDER LEAVES 
I DON'T MIND I STIR FRY! 

Let's cook soba noodles
Or fill it with rice 
Don't boil it for too long 
Cause aroma dies 

My wok is my sanctum
When I have my tantrum 
Insert crunchy veggies and let it... 
STIR FRY! 

YEAH!

Stir Fry!

"Take The Black" is an epic cinematic symphonic folk metal song that has been inspired from fantasy role play games and medieval music. The pyromancer is back and brought his shady friends. Let's assemble, take the black and bring down a bloodthirsty tyrant! 
After writing "Pyromancer" in 2021, we wanted to create some epic battle music. Everything started with an arpeggio on my acoustic guitar, when I suddenly had the idea to try something with bagpipes. Jordan's comment about medieval villagers wielding forks and shields against a tyrant has been a great lyrical prompt, so we continued on that. The arrangement grew bigger, and bigger, and soon we had to summon the whole band. 

Credits:
Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, classical guitar, clean electric guitar, lyrics, programming (bagpipe, brasses, drums), production
Jordan Hirsch: vocals, lyrics, composition
Stephan Kösters: bass
Simon Ashby: electric rhythm guitars
Tom Slatter: electric lead guitars, solo

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

==== LYRICS ====

High above the castle walls
Lives a tyrant drenched in blood
Drop by drop, we share our strength
Til this trickle is a flood

Cut by cut he bleeds us
Til we are drained and dry
But tonight I'll lead us
Our swords and knives held high

Gathering our strength now
Together we are one
In the black we'll do our work
Until the deed is done

Fighting back for what is ours
Fighting for our lives
In the black we'll find it
In the black we'll thrive

The blackness is where strength takes hold
It's time to save our souls

We are the children of the night
Sellswords, reapers and dark knights
Let us steal the night away
And stay hidden for the day

We are the children of the night
Sellswords, reapers and dark knights
Let's assemble and attack
Take the black, I'll take the black!

(Take the black)
(Take the black)
(Take the, take the black)
(I'll take the black!)

We'll take the hills
We'll take the land 
We'll take his life with our bare hands
We'll take the night
We'll take the day
We'll take the black, take it away

We've given all that we can give
We cannot let this evil live
So we will take a life tonight
We'll take the black, we'll take what's right!

The blackness is where truth unfolds
It is time to save our souls

We are the children of the night
Sellswords, reapers and dark knights
Let us steal the night away
And stay hidden for the day

We are the children of the night
Sellswords, reapers and dark knights
Let's assemble and attack
Take the black, I'll take the black!

(Take the black)
(Take the black)
(Take the, take the black)
(I'll take the black!)

We are brothers in arms
raise swords, prepare spells and charms
Let truth and virtues reign
Our fight won't be in vain
Prepare! Behead the king!

The blackness comes to take our toll
We've sacrificed our souls

We are the children of the night
Sellswords, reapers and dark knights
Let us steal the night away
And stay hidden for the day

We are the children of the night
Sellswords, reapers and dark knights
Let's assemble and attack
Take the black, I'll take the black!

(Take the black)
(Take the black)
(Take the, take the black)
(I'll take the black!)

Take The Black

Take The Black (with Jordan Hirsch)

Here's a trip hop song I wrote in February based on the prompt "Going Nowhere". I jammed with no big expectations. It only took 40 minutes of songwriting, plus 3-4 hours of mixing and mastering. I'm happy how it turned out and decided to share it with you.

Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, piano, programming, production

Nadine de Macedo

Going Nowhere

This song is for all people who are fed up with role expectations. A neoclassical death metal ragequit with a haunting harpsichord and heavy guitars. I am very happy to turn these important lyrics into a song with an international and diverse band. 
Happy women's day! 

Nadine de Macedo: composition, screams, keys, solo, lyrics, arrangement, production
J. P.: guitars, solo
Rin Greywolf: bass
Peter Watkinson: drums

Cover design: Nadine de Macedo (typography), y.ersinia (photo)

Where to find us:
https://nadinedemacedo.bandcamp.com
https://hollowwoods.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/yers.iniaspictures

==== LYRICS ====

To the highborn 
Raise your horns
Thy hope forlorn 
Thy borrowed plumes adorn

Don't wanna be a princess
I'm not damsel in distress
Slave to the hierarchy
Is not who I want to be

Your descendants
Preach untruth
Fake transcendence
Psychological abuse

Don't wanna be a princess
I'm not your f*cking hostess
Slave to the hierarchy 
Ain't nothing for me

Don't wanna be a princess
I'm not damsel in distress
Slave to the hierarchy
Is not who I want to be

Slave to the hierarchy 
Ain't nothing for me

Princess

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

Nadine de Macedo

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