My September Favorites

Gianni Micciola live at Magazzino di Gilgamesh - Turin (Italy)
for info write to :
gianni.micciola@gmail.com

Gianni Micciola - Borealis

Many thanks to Vincent (Event 49) for the wonderful track 'Sultry'.

https://soundcloud.com/event49/brom?si=28a49449a9a841f5b3ec4196996b8faa&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

SULTRY - Cyclone Mix [Event 49]

Comedy Spoof track that also fits my life

Fat Shady produced by Poison Brain

Common Heart Thief

Impromptu « JoHannes » for Piano (Opus 70)
Composed, performed and recorded on Thursday, May 16, 2024
Franck Douvin @ 2024 Contemporary Chamber Music
Thanks for listening & sharing
I hope you'll enjoy !

Impromptu « JoHannes » for Piano

long time no post ... so here's a tiny jam with a bunch of free VSTs with extended EWI solos ..........
free synths: Vaporizer2, Noizefield: Warrior, Splash, Bounce, NoizeDelay, Ronan Fed: RF-Drums, Odin2 - Paid synth for EWI: Respiro

just flow (2)

Dedicated to some folks in my life who've picked me up along the way, especially through music...

This is one I'm pretty proud of.  Oddly, it's the first time I’ve written a full original song with me singing my own lyrics. I'm joined by the uber talented @TexMex-Shaman, who is wielding the lead electric guitar starting at the first verse through to the end. (this is the second time now where my vocal melody is partly inspired by his magical playing!) He also lends his mastering skillz to great effect here. Thanks TMS for truly bringing this to life with your playing! 
All other instruments are played by me on the keyboard - acoustic guitar, bass, organ, Wurlitzer electric piano, 2nd electric guitar (the higher one in verse 2), horns, drums & percussion, words and voice. The chorus is supposed to sound like a 60's soul song, like Marvin Gaye meets Van Morrison. 
If you play this more than once I'm sorry but I'm afraid you'll be stuck with it in your head all day.  :)

This one's a personal one for me, so thanks for listening, and for picking us up with your music!

LYRICS: 

Verse 1
alone in the corner, that old six string whispers to me
ah but when daddy played, he could set your spirit free 
like the drops in the rain, or a forest tall and green
there's music alive all around
and mamma she told me, you must listen for more than the sound
and hear with your heart

Chorus     
(And then she’d) 
pick me up higher, pick me up higher, pick me up higher
pick me up, lift me up, build me up,  
pick me up higher, pick me up higher, pick me up higher
pick me up, lift me up, build me up, 
pick me up higher 

Verse 2
Now I’m writing my own song… makin’ music with old friends and new
But the joy of my days, are my beautiful daughter and you
And when you play that song, she would close her eyes and sway
all the while as she sings
And man when I hear her, whispered memories they lift me up still
like a bird on the wind

Chorus  

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Other credits: 
-second verse sample of 'Country Roads, Take Me Home' (by John Denver), performed by my 9 yr old daughter
-image design by me using Chat GPT
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Just for fun, here's a link to just the final chorus vocals and horns isolated: 
https://soundcloud.com/user-432503709/pick_me_up_vox_isolated
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-mark

Pick Me Up (Song on the Wind) - collab with TexMex Shaman

Old Trees Dance

This music is loosely inspired by John Lurie's very engaging TV show, "Painting With John".

Image by Shoeb Khatib via Unsplash, re-cropped by me.

Why Am I Thinking These Things?

Cosmic Restoration

Let Wisdom speak:
Never bargain from a position of weakness
Always from a position of strength... 
——We must all embrace our race —-
——We must all embrace our culture—-
——We must all embrace our religious beliefs or lack there of—-
No two individuals were meant to be the same, let’s look at that on a bigger scale. It’s ultimately the differences in the world that helps us evolve as a people. It’s what makes us who we are. Together we are stronger. We are fighting against two common enemies on a global level
Racism and a pandemic “Together we are stronger.”

No contingency in place it’s going down as is 
with this mask on my face as a constant 
reminder of a death threat that linger.
And to this—- racist society——I hold up my middle finger
Cause it incredible to see——at least—incredibly to me
How bigoted and prejudice this society can be
——“Can’t we do better?”——“Where’s the love?”
 
Lyrics
The Summary

Intro:
We are fighting two enemies on a global level—They have both dealt deadly blows
Racism and a pandemic 

The world done turned around ——and changed the game 
Hidden faces so —-familiar ——-We know their names
Who’s gonna live to see ——-what the next day bring—
aim For the stars——— if you miss try again

Perspective sharper than a knife 
So effective—-I’m Evolving every second of my life
What’s the message—-I’m blessed with my family and my wife 
Simple elements——no hesitations —no hype
It my commitment to the world—-by living outright
Still addicted —to the sound of music and a mic
Inspired and driven ——everyday and night
Creativity pushes——into new -insight

blinded——here—-by what we see
Let’s come together —to combat —-these common enemies 
An open mind——- is the sauce—here—-and —the key 
And we don’t need any ——- —negativity
Don’t fall behind stay on course— indulge me
and your actions —-will ultimately set you free
So Be honest to yourself ——-cause—-you should be
——If no one’s looking— is there really—— any bad or good
What really matters—-is that I’m not misunderstood 
We don’t need any haters or jealousy—-
It’s a simple Insights —-if followed ——-will set you free

Bridge!—————-

The new journey —the conflict ——the struggles —-the fight
Stop Embracing —-the new norm where nothing feels right
The new journey —the conflict ——the struggles —-the fight
Let’s Look beyond the darkness ——-cause things ain’t right
The new journey —the conflict ——the struggles —-the fight
Keep trying hard and you’ll ——see the light
 a clear horizon—-the solace the new insight
The new journey —the conflict ——the struggles —-the fight

Choose the battles carefully —cause it’s combat
Keep moving forward—it’s an all out attack
Mission oriented—yeah that’s a fact
The world depends on the outcome—believe in that

The Summary

Watch the video and listen to You Listen while soaking in the vibes of Mexican agriculture circa 1950s here: https://fb.watch/2tXYb4EpAr/

I deeply recognize the disparity in ways natural and human disasters affect different groups of people and the need for greater equality of care. I also recognize that I live with many privileges that others do not have. And with these recognitions, I still believe there is space for us all to have a gratitude practice while passionately endeavoring for positive change.  

I am grateful for all the accumulated creativity and work of our ancestors that lead to the eventual creation of the internet and SoundCloud which has enabled us to remain artistically connected during this period of increased physical isolation. 

May everyone’s seeds be fruitful and multiply.

Jonathan Beckenstein: Rhythm Guitar, Fake Steel Guitar
https://soundcloud.com/jonathan_beckenstein
Calebass: Guitars and Song Art
https://soundcloud.com/calebass
Jon Lock: Bass
https://soundcloud.com/jon-lock-5 
Janine Levinson: Vocals
https://soundcloud.com/janinelevinson
 the Couch King: Lyrics, Vocals, and Production
https://musiciselation.bandcamp.com
Russell Sinfield: Mix, Master, and Campfire Leader
https://soundcloud.com/russell-sinfield
The Chaos Cookhouse: Studio
https://chaoscookhouse.bandcamp.com

Lyrics:

We thank this seed with its potency
To bring forth fruits so copiously
With opened hearts and festivity  
4 20 days of ceremony 
 
You listen
Oh, you listen
We’re thankful that 
You listen

You listen
Yea, you listen
In the morning dew
You glisten

We honor you with crimsoned desire
Following Nanahuatl who jumped in the fire
May your sacrifices continue to inspire
And bring forth gratitude until we expire 

The days are long and the weather is hot
We call on the rains to weather our crops
Bless the labor of men and divined thought 
Honored to sacrifice for all that we got 

We thank this seed with it’s potency
To bring forth fruits so copiously
With opened hearts and festivity  
4 20 days of ceremony 
 
We be handing out the alms for the love of Xipe Totec
Got the gods in the house garlands all around their necks
Sitting on sheaves, leaves of tzapote 
Honoring renewal of life and all that is holy 
Flayed in the way maize loses layers 
With hope of vegetation we given up the prayers
Flayed in the way maize loses layers 
With hope of vegetation we given up the prayers

Jonathan Beckenstein, Janine Levinson, Jon Lock, Russ, Calebass & CK - You Listen

I have reworked this old classic from Cecilia and myself and as always when you rework something it is getting very different from the original.
If you feel at the end that you hear George Zamfir - it´s not him, it´s all guitar :-)
I hope you like the track and enjoy this new fresh version.

@spacialcecilia Vocals and Lyrics
myself: guitar, bass, drum programming, keyboards and mix and mastering

Mysteries Part 1 2020 Reissue feat. Special Cecilia

Mysteries Part 1 2020 Reissue | Special Cecilia & N.o.b.S.

Dedicated to Phil Jones, S.E.X. who passed away this week. True gent and rock and roll star. I played very briefly in his band in my teens and always enjoyed his shows and releases. I am very sad that we've lost him and that I have lost his inspirational presence.
https://youtu.be/oc6Uc_wc4Ew
I hope to catch up with you in the future 
Nick

Hero Soul - a Dedication to Phil 'Geronimo'Jones, S.E.X.

Music & Lyrics: Jan Schonander

When I was in 10th grade I asked my Belgian Spanish Teacher (Ms. Van Stichel) why the Spanish word “esperar” was used for both waiting and hoping. Maybe a sophomoric question (excuse the pun), but her answer has stuck with me through the years. She said “to wait is to hope”, and how right she was. 

I HOPE

I hope there’ll be a new beginning
I hope to tell right from wrong
I hope you get what you want
I wait, and I hope

I hope all manner of sins will be forgiven
I hope, I hope for my better angels
I hope, I hope for a wide open door
I hope, I hope you feel the same way
I hope we’ve got a lot left to live
I hope I’ve got a lot left to give

I hope you get what you want
I wait, and I hope

I hope to make a change for the better
I hope, I hope there is another way
I hope we can see it all clearly
I hope, I can open up inside
I hope we can find the time
I hope we can find a rhyme

I hope there’ll be a new beginning
I hope to tell right from wrong
I hope you get what you want
I wait, and I hope

I Hope

Written for a dear friend who has been overwhelmed with mental illness. Thank you to Alfonso Llorente Sardi (https://soundcloud.com/abogllm)who plays an exceptional electric guitar. YouTube: https://youtu.be/Wkfq1TdaF_k
LYRICS
VERSE1
Are you there,
With the angels?
We can see,
When the music’s on.
VERSE2
Are you there,
With the angels?
We miss you,
When you are gone.
VERSE3
Are you there?
Are you there, my friend?
May you brave the winds,
Of the storm.
VERSE4
When you’re back,
From so far away,
I hope this time,
You will stay.
You will stay.

DAVEHEFFNER.COM

Are You There (ft. Alfonso Llorente Sardi - elec. guitar) Dave & Jan Heffner - vocals

Rock, Rock, Rock and no Alternative …
I am playing guitar and bass, I love prog rock, technical death metal and all flavors of hard rock.
I use SoundCloud for collaborations with other Artists, if time allows.
Mix and Mastering was done in the „N.o.b.S. Moonshine Studios“ based in my living room. 
Nearly everything had been recorded during the night, sometimes at daylight on weekends.

I am spending most of my free time writing novels at the moment - links below for the curious and the rakish.
Third one just released. I hope it will excite and appal.

I am a proud co-collaborator with many splendid artists in my dozen or so years on this strange, beautiful platform. I don't exist anywhere else. At least not to my knowledge. If this is all there was, it was enough.
Time is our only enemy 
Be good
Nick

Hero Soul - a Dedication to Phil 'Geronimo'Jones, S.E.X.

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