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.

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

“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.

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

"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.

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

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

Quarterlife Blues

Disco Blues

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

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

"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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

"Hunk of Junk" has been written in a digital 4-track collaboration in February 2024. I started with the guitar track, SPH recorded the organ, Cheslain lyrics and vocals and Mt. Mélodie added drum track and mixed everything. When I started this song, I had no idea how it would turn out, and I am very grateful for the additions and the final mixdown. 

Nadine de Macedo: guitars
SPH: organ
Cheslain: vocals, lyrics
Mt. Mélodie: programming, production

Cover design: Nadine de Macedo
Photography: Travelerchitect / Pexels

Where to find us:
https://nadinedemacedo.bandcamp.com
https://soundcloud.com/sphk
https://mtmelodie.bandcamp.com

==== LYRICS ====

Been driving forever 
On this endless highway 
Cities gone past 
Towns left behind 

Crossed over the horizon 
So many times, yeah 
Scenery flying by the window 

My hands are wet on the wheel 
My foot is cramping on the pedal 
My eyes are weary from staring 
At the cone of my headlights 

It's been scorching hot 
It's been freezing cold 
I've had the sun in my eyes 
And the moon shine on my hood 

Will I ever get home? 
Will this road ever end? 
Purgatory of tarmac 
I feel like I've done my time 

My hands are wet on the wheel 
My foot is cramping on the pedal 
My eyes are weary from staring 
At the cone of my headlights 

Hunk of junk don't you fail me now 
Hunk of junk don't you fail me now 
Hunk of junk don't you fail me now 
Hunk of junk don't you fail me now 

Miles gone, miles left to go 
Miles gone, miles left to go 
Miles gone, miles left to go 
Miles gone, miles left to go 

My hands are wet on the wheel 
My foot is cramping on the pedal 
My eyes are weary from staring 
At the cone of my headlights 

Hunk of junk don't fail me now

Hunk of Junk (Don't Fail Me Now)

Imagine you're in the 1950s and the only things you enjoy is your red shiny car and your family. It's time to hit the pedal to metal and rock. No idea what made me write some black humour blues about drinking and driving, but you won't stop dancing once you hit the play button. Special thanks to the whole band, who really rocked this.

Nadine de Macedo: composition, lyrics, programming, arrangement, production
DJ Clark: vocals
Mark Koschwitz: harmonica, composition, solo
Joe Liberty: guitar, composition, solo
Dragondreams: bass

Where to find us:
https://nadinedemacedo.bandcamp.com
https://www.youtube.com/@trashfuzzaudio
https://soundcloud.com/mark-p-koschwitz
https://soundcloud.com/joearl55
https://www.dragondreams.org.uk


==== Lyrics ====

Everybody's got real big problems
Not everything is worth a fight
The atmosphere is not always solemn
Can't get a hold of my car tonight

Oh oh, I turn the key, oh oh
And put the pedal to the metal - and rock!

Mama told me not to drive fast,
Behave well, commit no crime
Two pints of beer won't make my pain last
I got no pity for a dime

Oh oh, I turn the key, oh oh
And put the pedal to the metal - let’s rock!

Uh, look what you made me do
All pumped up with fuel
I reek of gasoline
And put the pedal to the metal and rock
And put the pedal to the metal and rock

The wind is blowing into my face
Fallen leaves late in September
So fucking tired of this rat race
Thank God I modified the camber

Oh oh, I took it easy, oh
And put the pedal to the metal - and rock!

Guardian angels burst in laughter
When my car got out of control
Another man who leaves two daughters
That's the price for rock'n'roll

Oh oh, I turned the key, oh oh
And put the pedal to the metal - and rocked!

And put the pedal to the metal - and rocked!
And put the pedal to the metal - and rocked!

Pedal To Metal

"Something More" is the story of a young man, who falls for somebody unreachable. It's about being lost in sweet dreams and the hope for something more though it's clear that they are not made for each other. 
When Stefan sent me the draft for his singer-songwriter / pop-rock song, his bittersweet melodies and happy chords inspired me to jump back to carefree teenage years. The arrangement and programming has been established in close collaboration. Flinn adds his deep voice and young spirit, turning this song into something special. Thank you so much!

Nadine de Macedo: lyrics, arrangement, composition, programming, production
Stefan Hartl: composition, arrangement, guitars, solo, programming
Flinn: vocals

Cover design: Nadine de Macedo
Photography: Trinity Kubassek / Pexels

Where to find us:
https://nadinedemacedo.bandcamp.com
http://www.stefan-hartl.de
https://www.youtube.com/@Flinn_Edits

==== LYRICS ====

On a foggy Sunday
you make my sky turn blue
I wonder how life would be like
if I were you

Would you save the last dance
or hang up with your friends?
Maybe you're a lone wolf
either way I'm okay

I noticed you dig vegan food,
but I like mac and cheese
I don't mind trying miso soup
but only if you please

Everytime I look into your 
pretty big brown eyes
Everday you pass me 
by I begin to fantasize

What if I said something wrong,
something I have overseen?
Even if it feels like a dream,
I still hope for something more,
something more

What's your favourite sports team?
Or are you into art?
Would you join me for a drink
celebrate our brand new start?

Do you enjoy sunsets
or strolling with my pets?
Have you ever been through 
a cascade of regrets?

I wish I had the guts to tell you
how much you mean to me
I lie awake and fill my blankets
with night-time thoughts instead

Everytime I look into your 
pretty big brown eyes
Everday you pass me by 
I begin to fantasize

What if I said something wrong
something I have overseen?
Even if it feels like a dream,
I still hope for something more,
something more

Something More

Not everything turns out right at first time. Carry on, and believe in your dreams. "Hold On To Your Dreams" should empower you to try something new and find yourself. 

Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, synthesizers, piano, electric guitar, programming, production
We Happy Few: vocals, lyrics, acoustic guitar

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

Cover design: Christian Bannister

==== LYRICS ====

Hold on to your dreams
Let us see what they'll become
Hold on to your dreams
Like tomorrow will never come

Don’t sit back and settle for
All the stuff you see that's wrong
And don’t you listen to
All their broken dreams

But if you trust in yours
Then they will grow 

Tonight let's show them
We can be just what we want 
Tonight we're moving our dreams 
From the back row to the front

We'll find a way through it
Oh Lord I hope I'm right
We'll swerve the final hurdles
Move from the dark into the light 

You gotta work at it
So head up high you'll be alright  

You've reached the ceiling
So break it into dust
Do what makes you come alive
Forget the other stuff

So hold onto your dreams
Let us see what they'll become
Hold on to your dreams
Like tomorrow will never come

You’ve got to take a chance 
before you time is gone, so

Tonight let's show them
We can be just what we want 
Tonight we're moving our dreams
From the back row to the front

Tonight we’ll show them
We will be just what we want 
Tonight we come alive

Hold On To Your Dreams

Most songs about break-ups, failed relationships and broken friendships are about despair, anger and grief. When I wrote "Goodbye Warrior", I decided to write about a courageous and understanding person, who realised that accusations don't make anything better. Forgiveness is the key. This song is about finding inner strength, and separate in friendship. Maybe we just chose the wrong type of relationship instead of the wrong person.

Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, lyrics, synthesizers, acoustic guitar, programming, production
Kate Stanton: vocals
Stefan Hartl: electric guitar, solo

Where to find us:
https://nadinedemacedo.bandcamp.com
https://soundcloud.com/katestanton21
https://www.stefan-hartl.de/

Cover design: Nadine de Macedo
Photography: Lance Reis

==== LYRICS ====

You call me a liar
but I don't think I'm that selfish anymore
Your heart is on fire
but I'm not the one you are looking for

Keep the distance for a while
please slow down mile by mile
it is not, that I don't need you 
That's not how the story ends
I want us to be friends

Though I can keep myself upright
Though I own up to every stupid mistake
I can't help the way I feel tonight
Goodbye warrior – Here comes the knight

I dial your number
but I don't succeed in holding the line
I need to see you face to face, yeah
that would be fine …?
 
Keep the distance for a while
please slow down mile by mile
it is not, that I don't need you
That's not how the story ends
Lovelife cancelled - friendship bends

Though I can keep myself upright
Though I own up to every stupid mistake
I can't help the way I feel tonight

Though I can keep myself upright
Though I own up to every stupid mistake
I can't help the way I feel tonight

Today I will stop surrendering
Tonight I'll stop worrying 
I'll be tender, discard my dagger!

Now I can keep myself upright
I won't own up to every stupid mistake
I adore the way I feel tonight

Now I can keep myself upright
I won't own up to every stupid mistake
I adore the way I feel tonight
Goodbye warrior – Here is your knight!

Goodbye Warrior

Three chord and four words: I fucking hate diplomacy. This song is inspired by daily life small talk and idiomatic expressions, that sound super ironic to my ears. I wish I could start conversations without diplomacy, but most people think I'm rude, when I just say what I really feel. This song makes you want to raise the roof after a bad day, I promise. It's time to quit the bullshit bingo.

Big thanks to Robert, Maik and Patrick from JaaRi who gave that song the special punk rock energy. Same for John for his powerful vocal takes, and Kathi for the backing vocals. I wish I could be with you in a rehearsal room and shout it out! Should be great fun :)

Nadine de Macedo: composition, lyrics, arrangement, production
John Lampson: vocals, guitars, solo, composition
Robert Goldbach: bass, background vocals
Maik Bzdziuch: drums, background vocals
Patrick Bäthge: background vocals
Katharina Rauch: background vocals

Where to find us:
https://nadinedemacedo.bandcamp.com
https://soundcloud.com/johnlampson
https://jaari.bandcamp.com

==== LYRICS ====

I like the colour of your dress
You are embroidered with success
It's not a problem, it's a challenge
No impendiment, we can't manage

Oh thanks, I'm doing fine
You make things fall in line!

I FUCKING HATE DIPLOMACY
WHY DO YOU HIDE THE TRUTH FROM ME?
LET IT OUT - HEY!
LET IT OUT - HEY!
SHOUT IT OUT - HEY, HEY, HEY, HEY!
I FUCKING HATE DIPLOMACY

Oh what a nice sunshiny day
I apologise for my delay
Oh thanks, that's sweet of you
You know things nobody else knew

No word left unspoken
My door is always open!

I FUCKING HATE DIPLOMACY
WHY DO YOU HIDE THE TRUTH FROM ME?
LET IT OUT - HEY!
LET IT OUT - HEY!
SHOUT IT OUT - HEY, HEY, HEY, HEY!
I FUCKING HATE DIPLOMACY

I should have known right from the start
Saying things straight from the heart
Causes relationships to bloom. Or doom. 
However.

HEY! HEY! HEY! HEY! HEY! HEY! 
HEY! HEY! HEY! HEY! HEY! HEY! 

I FUCKING HATE DIPLOMACY
WHY DO YOU HIDE THE TRUTH FROM ME?
LET IT OUT - HEY!
LET IT OUT - HEY!
SHOUT IT OUT - HEY, HEY, HEY, HEY!
I FUCKING HATE DIPLOMACY

Yeah.

Diplomacy

"Zombie" is a collaboration between me and German electronica producer @tna-sphere. We teamed up in 2007 to create some spooky Halloween soundtrack. It is part of my 3rd studio album "Event Horizon".
FYI: I'm re-uploading my whole discography.

Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, synthesizer, programming, production
@tna-sphere: composition, synthesizer, programming, production, lyrics, vocals

Cover design: @tna-sphere

Where to find us:
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://soundcloud.com/atna-sphere

Zombie

"Zombie" is a collaboration between me and German electronica producer @tna-sphere. We teamed up in 2007 to create some spooky Halloween soundtrack. This is Ben Aetheryon's stunning remix.
FYI: I'm re-uploading my whole discography.

Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, synthesizer, programming, production
@tna-sphere: composition, synthesizer, programming, production, lyrics, vocals
Ben Aetheryon: remix

Cover design: @tna-sphere

Where to find us:
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://soundcloud.com/atna-sphere

Zombie (Ben Aetheryon Remix)

"In Trance" is part of my first studio album "Trancemotion" which has been released 2006. The single is now available on streaming services.
FYI: I'm re-uploading my discography.

Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, synthesizer, programming, production
Photography: Nadine de Macedo

In Trance

In Trance (Ben Aetheryon's Skydiving Remix)

"Zombie" is a collaboration between me and German electronica producer @tna-sphere. We teamed up in 2007 to create some spooky Halloween soundtrack. This is @tna-sphere's remix.
FYI: I'm re-uploading my whole discography.

Nadine de Macedo: composition, synthesizer, programming,
@tna-sphere: composition, arrangement, synthesizer, programming, production, lyrics, vocals

Cover design: @tna-sphere

Where to find us:
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://soundcloud.com/atna-sphere

Zombie (Die Reanimation)

"Zombie" is a collaboration between me and German electronica producer @tna-sphere. We teamed up in 2007 to create some spooky Halloween soundtrack. This is Intoyourlight's stunning dark remix.
FYI: I'm re-uploading my whole discography.

Nadine de Macedo: composition, synthesizer, programming,
@tna-sphere: composition, synthesizer, programming, lyrics, vocals
Intoyourlight: programming, arrangement, production

Cover design: @tna-sphere

Where to find us:
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://soundcloud.com/atna-sphere
https://soundcloud.com/user-851624740

Zombie (Intoyourlight Remix)

A deep and dark song about sorrow and sadness. Initially written on piano, I decided to add dissonances and abstract soundscapes. I am very happy that Michael leaned into the dark theme and wrote sparse lyrics with a lot of meaning in between the words. 

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

Cover design: Nadine de Macedo
Photography: Cristian Palmer

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

==== LYRICS ====

I'm on my own
Here alone
Almost at the bottom
How did we fail?

Did we change?
How are you?
Because I found
Something inside
Something close to us

It's only some words
Calling out 
Calling to me
From our yesterdays

Deep inside 
We knew it from the start
A love too good
To be true
    
Help me
Help me understand
This new land
Desolate and blue

In the end
It's always been us
You and me
On our own journey

To a new place
It's only some words
Calling to me
From our yesterdays

Deep inside 
We knew it from the start
A love too good
To be true

Calling To Me

Multi-genre composer and producer. I write full band rock, metal, pop and blues arrangements to collaborate with vocalists and instrumentalists. I don't use AI in my songs and never will. Follow me on Bandcamp or YouTube for the full discography. 

November 2024:
I'm taking a break from music. No collabs, no songwriting, just finishing songs on my pile. I may also reupload older songs. Thanks for your support!

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