really glad you found each other... Nice stuff!

sweet harmonies and tune. lovechild simplicity

Fantastic tune!! Wonderfull singing, superb songwriting!!

So very nice to hear you singing together…lovely song…

The piano and guitar blend sets the table perfectly for this tale of kismet, the fates of life. Delivered with such comfort in your combined vocals. Lovely song and performance by you both. Durge

like the 100 pace change, snapping fingers, great piano melody and expressive lyrics..great song

Watch the music video:
https://vimeo.com/802511455

Peak 2023

I never thought I'd see the day but everyone says it's great
They're opening up dispensaries I'm in a legal state
Corporations are cashing in it's the American Way

It's peak 2023
Peak 2023 it's all right
It's all right

Slava Ukraini we're watching from a drone's eye view 
VR headset I'm immersed but can't escape the truth
I think this creepy AI app is more aware than you

It's peak 2023
Peak 2023 it's all right
It's all right

Swimming in a sea of wifi radiation every day
I wear EMF clothing and a beanie for my brain
And I don't care if everybody thinks I've gone insane

It's peak 2023
Peak 2023 it's all right
It's all right

Late night drunken media posts they delete them with the sun
Somebody let the fascists out I wish I had a gun
Let me tell you I would not set my phasers on stun

It's peak 2023
Peak 2023 it's all right
It's all right

Lies inside of lies inside of lies inside of lies
Evil algorithm winner come and claim your prize
Karma's coming 123 to cut you down to size

It's peak 2023
Peak 2023 it's all right
It's all right

Peak 2023

Some escapism! 

One from the back of the filing cabinet. My sincere thanks to the very brilliant Roger Stankovic who sang lead vocals on this song. (https://soundcloud.com/roger-stankovic.)
Image: Megapixl.

Only You

https://youtu.be/3fHo4B1x_BY

Seems to be an endless repeated theme for me ~ running away to the countryside, and in recent years this has been the Australian wilderness, from the deep south to the far north.

Dedicated to, and featuring Gary Reeves (aka Mountain Songs) on drums and cymbals (remixed) at the start. Banjo, lap slide guitar (acting as bass), beats and vox by myself. This song is for Gary, who has been a wonderful musical compadre for many of us around the world, via this  Soundcloud Village.

Respect and acknowledgement to the Traditional Owners of the lands, waters and skies in this video, both in Australia and New Zealand. Particular thanks to the Yolgnu people of Gapuwiyak who made me feel so welcome during my short visit to Arnhem Land last year.

Looking Up & Down      Song, recording, audio & video July 2023 - Chris Okunbor (APRA)
I was chained to the city, thinking I could fly,
I gazed at the heavens as the clouds rolled high.
Long, long days working to the plan,
I changed my way of living and I left that town.

Now I'm higher than the mountains, looking down below,
rolling miles above cotton candy snow.
Way beyond the city, just going with the flow.
running to freedom to a place unknown.

Got a window seat, got a beer in hand.
Feeling in my heart for this ancient land.
Well, wild rivers snake,  jeweled seas shine.
Djerimanga Songlines are spinning out my mind.

Higher than the mountains, and the madding crowd,
cruising miles above cotton fields of cloud.
Way beyond the city, going with the flow,
running to freedom, to a place unknown.
To a place unknown.

Looking Up & Down

Looking Up & Down  ~ a song for Gary (video link in notes)

words and music K. Gennery
For Lauren.

one step at a time moves you a little closer
to the white winning line not so far for you to go now

were willing you on to break the tape
smash the record experience the roar of the crowd
enjoy the occasion embrace the adulation

whether a babies crawl or a giants stride
 doesnt matter which you take
when the destinations happiness
make sure you get there in the end

i could feel it as we talked see it in those beautiful blue eyes
you have so much to give all to live for
no more suffering raise your own family
go travel the world
this dedication is a celebration of life
this dedication is a celebration of life

One step at a time

one step at a time

A song about doubt, fears and holding on. 

It has been mastered by Ryan at RCD Audio. 

Lyrics:

This washed out, mid week Morning

This morning you said you loved me
Where the hell did that come from?
I’ve been waiting months for some affection 
Now this just trips off your tongue!
On this washed out, midweek morning, 
There’s hope again! 

My routine has been disrupted 
As I’m thinking about your words
For weeks I thought that it was over
But now it seems a future’s there for us  
on this washed out, midweek morning, 
Confusion grows

And doubts intrude where trusting thoughts reside
I know I can sense it
I’m sure there’s a reason
For you to have this change of mind  
On this washed out, midweek morning 
I Feel so unsure 

And I could dig a little deeper
Yeah I could really shake that tree 
But i don’t want confirmation 
Now you’ve said you love me!
On this washed out, midweek morning 
Let’s move on! 

And doubts intrude where trusting thoughts reside 
I know I can sense it
I’m sure there’s a reason 
For you to have this change of mind
On this washed out, midweek morning, 
I’ll ignore to love 

James Whiteman Copyright May 2023

This washed out, midweek morning (RCD MASTER)

Words/Music by Netta&McGill
Available on Spotify, YouTube, iTunes and other music streaming platforms.

How were we to know

Don't you hate it when people start describing a dream they had? I hope not..

I saw an angel in my  dream
Torn and tattered were her wings
And She revealed the truth to me
And it brought me to my knees
It made everything so clear
And my eyes filled with tears
But when i wiped the tears away
Her words had faded in the day

I met a man who came to me
From a land across the sea
He had stardust in his eyes
as we looked toward the sky
He held my face in his two hands
I  felt the fire flow through his veins
And I trembled in my fear
As I whispered in his  ear

Show me the way to get back home
Show me the place where i belong
Give me the stars to light the road
Show me the way to get back home

if it's not too late
Show me how to change our fate
and we all have lost the way
And there's no time left to wait

As i stand before you now
Feeling naked and ashamed 
At the mercy of it all
because I gave it all away

Angel, please return to me

Show Me The Way Home

Another(the sixth) installment with my friends, these amazing Trout😊 And our Friend and percussionist Tot.

The Smoking Trout 

Uziel---Lyrics and vocals
Tea R Sea--Producer/Synth/sound effects
TexMex Shaman --lead Guitar/Bass
StonerJazz--Background guitar/altered voicing
And a Special Thank You to Tot. For the Wonderful beats!!!


Lyrics

 those normal little things... pass us by, pass ussssssss
mirage of migrant, trucks full of food tiny boutiques nose up looking down
street dancers, performers, the arts little stalls selling fruit

and the bus tumbles through

HOWEVER GUS, You remember Gus? The driver of this bus...
Regretfully informs us that our engine food is at the edge of E, and the only thing we'll be running on soon is fumes

And as we approach, We can hear
A dusty massive heart beating city industry eldritch being and foreboding
Sitting atop his sky scrapers gloating
"Hungry enough yet?" It's beastly maw cries! "It's 10 for 5 and the price only went up 6.7%
Nothing to you, you're worker bees and you can make more honey, can't you?"

While yes that's true
We are the life blood that flow through
But people like me and you
Can't afford it

Fortune cookie flavor our journey
It's the last I got
I'm looking for the old woman
The gate keeper to the other side
Where we have the wholly divide
Away from this hellish relish
And Instead:
Dumpling soup, dumpling plump, fried in foie gras butter perhaps?
Holy condiment burns through fiery on your Thai chili adjusted tongue,

BUT THAT'S JUST ME! It tastes different for everyone

"OH, I can't help it!

We are all starving, the bus is outta' gas, and spewing smoke, Gus is cussing up a storm, Roberta's lighting up her last swiff... I think Larry's getting water?... but we're all outta food"
said Jimmy to Sally and Stu

All digging through our pockets to get the last crumb or two
Looking forward to what we have to share
But it looks like
It's not a lot

Dumpling Stew(#6)- Tea R Sea/Uziel/TexMex Shaman/Tot. "The Smoking Trout"

Written by:
David Cooper - All instruments and vocals
Glen Granthem - Lyrics

Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tYX-fN3Zrc


I hear the clock ticking on the wall
It says it's time to go
I grab my hat and drape this coat
Over this pale skin glow

Chorus

I want to live, I want to live, live again
I want to live, I want to love again

I've hid away for way to long
Been in the dark for many years
Deep in the crack beyond the light
Drinking my salty tears

Bridge

You plant the seed, you lead the way
And shine the light upon me
You pull me up, open that door
I see now that I'm free

SOLO

It's time to live, It's time to love again
I want to give, I want to share again
When laid to rest, just one regret
So many years have gone

Chorus x 2

Live And Love Again (Cooper/Granthem Collaboration with Video)

Cast of characters:
Steve's Planet--@steve-vervaet—Steve—acustic guitar, vocals, lyrics, composition/arrangement
TexMex Shaman–@texmex-shaman–Stephen–electric guitar, production, and mix
J.J. Terrell--@j-j-terrell—JJ—organ
K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara–Ken–drums, percussion, and low vocal harmony
Llanpsych–@llanpsych–Tez–electric guitar 
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)–@josh-clary-1–Fender precision bass  
This song began as an acoustic guitar and vocals stem written and performed by Steve. He sent it to Josh, who added the undulating staccato bass line, with the help of Ken's always well-suited drums. They went back and forth a couple of times, as is their process, until it clicked. Tez added some really dynamic leads and fills throughout, and Stephen filled in the rest of the electric guitar in a Keith/Ronnie kind of way, which is very tasteful. JJ then added some perfectly complimentary organ. Finally, Ken pleasantly surprised us with the low vocal harmonies. 
Stephen also mixed and produced this one for us. He's brilliant behind the board, and we're lucky to have him aboard. This one came together in a matter of a relatively short period of a fortnight, which is rare for the Eclectic Collective. But, when something is hot and already put together, it comes quickly. We all hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed putting it together.
Lyrics:
Fallin’
Wandering aimless
Couldn’t shoot straight
No ability
Not much to say
There was no sign of me
Good times, bad times
Leaving out the sad times
Easily
That’s what they’re telling me
Mend or break
Looking over rooftops
Coming to a full stop
Suddenly
On a sad height
Raging endlessly
Breakline, beeline
Picking up the freeline
Easily
Follow my way
Leavin’ the fast lane
My- My mind is fallin’
When I think about, losing out
There’s no doubt, you started fallin’ x2
And I – I’ve been going my way
One more time, only today 2x
My- My mind is fallin’
When I think about, losing out
There’s no doubt, you started fallin’ x2

Fallin' (Eclectic Collective)

Imagine If,...peace was the only solution...

We randomly met on the cloud in our opposite parts of the world. Our love for music - the beauty in its simplicity and stories brought us together. We want to create music with no fuss - blessed to be two of the same mind - making demos of the songs we enjoy writing together. 

~ We are so grateful that you follow us while we do what we love ~

How were we to know

Netta&McGill

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