That atmosphere is so wonderful. Spectacular production on this soft and mesmerizing piece

Back for another listen but I see I didn't comment before (or it disappeared into the SC pit) Anyway ethereal stuff to which i'm drawn!

What a mysterious journey! Very cool additions to the original track, Nick!

I thought I had heard this killer collab and then I saw I had... what a killer work here glad to come back again :)

THE SEA WAS WATCHING US

Dreaming Of You

Dreaming Of You (Remastered)

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/album/3ROhTHrVNxzfcoLKJvhTbY
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjIFwZ_Puog


The inspiration for this track is a vision where I am not sure whether it is a faint memory from some childhood holiday or whether I have dreamt it  :
Standing on the edge of a rocky cliff, gazing out at the tumultuous ocean below. The waves crashing against the rocks with a thunderous roar, the force of the water sending a spray of mist and foam high into the air. In the distance a lone lighthouse
overlooking the scenery. A glimps of the power and majesty of nature and our own smallness in comparison. 

Composition-wise: The piece consists of three parts (@0:01, @0:59, @1:45) that always start with the same 5 note-motive but then develop into three distinct variations with different characteristics but throughout the track there is a certain sense of dramatic scenery.
The left hand is throughout the piece mostly in octave jumps (which became quite challenging condition-wise at the end of the piece) that segment the 4/4 beat into groups of 3-3-2 (the only notable exception is the part @0:35ff with its chromatic baseline).
The right hand alternates between lyric parts such as in the beginning or @0:59ff and rhythmic syncopic parts such as @2:30ff that leads to the final where the right hand preceeds the left hand by a beat to create a sense of energy.

The track has been recorded on a Roland FP-90 and mastered in Cubase by adding compressor, reverb, a Stereo enhancer and fiddling a bit with the EQ. 
The picture was created with Stable Diffusion.

Lighthouse On The Rocks (Solo Piano)

My take on Paul's cracking ambient Open Collab track, the version with the intoxicating vocals. 
The original is here - thank you as ever, Paul for the inspiration!
https://soundcloud.com/paploviante-and-friends/hot-sand-open-collaboration-offer

I recorded this before my current stay in Crete but refinished it on the island, inspired by the stunning scenery, mythology, smells and ambience.

I hope the sand is hot under your feet, wherever you may be...
Be good

Nick

additional guitar, synths and percussion: Nick
all other instruments: Paul

pic: Nick 2023

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This is the instrumental version of the song 'Authenticity'. I think it's a good template for a new remix. Therefore I make it available as an open collab offer.

If you want to remix and publish it, please tell me, mention me in the description and in the title. The title name and cover picture can of course also be changed. 

120 BPM / WAV-File 

Cover Picture: pixabay.com

Remixed by @lillithe: https://soundcloud.com/lillithe/my-way-omcb-offer-open-collaboration-blackout

Remixed by @ricochet8888  https://soundcloud.com/ricochet8888/blackouttom-rico

Blackout - OMCB [Open Collab]

This is the story about a Blade of Grass....

Copyright Nat Daniels 2023
Written, Performed, Produced by Nat Daniels. 
A Blade of Grass -  by Nat Daniels

There’s a blade of grass , stuck on my shoe
It weathered many storms 
And bathed in sunny hues
But it never saw the sun 
Like I saw it in your smile 
And it never saw a kiss so sweet
Like a gentle breeze 
‘till you moved your lips on mine ..   

Chorus:
It had lead a simple life 
‘Till I tracked it through your door
It was happy and content 
Now it’s torn in knowing more
For it never knew what people do
And that love can be so beautiful 
Like Yours and Mine 

2. 
So that Blade of grass boarded a train
And it crossed a sunny border in the pouring rain
It had traveled all the world
Seeing splendour in all things
But the little grass would trade it all 
To be there with you .. 
It would be her only wish.

Chorus:
Now it’s resting on a shelf, 
By those worn and travelled shoes
And it longs to glide on wings,
In a journey back to you
To relive the dream ..  
Of Me and You
On a starry hill that’s made for two 
.....  Made for Two

There’s a blade of grass, next to my shoe
And it knows a fairy tale 
Of a night so deep and blue 
If it only had one wish 
It would wish to be a star
And to lead me back into your arms 
And to smile on us from a far..

Blade of Grass

Blade Of Grass - Nat Daniels

I Remember You - 
Created by RM Cribben ©️2023 All Copyrights Reserved. 

I would describe this song as a love lost, love song, about losing the love of your life. Through death.  I created this song because I was inspired by a couple who have been together for 64 year’s. The wife is now left without her husband, and having to deal with his departure.  This song will touch your heart, because to lose someone you love is a terrible thing. as anyone knows, who has had to deal with grief.  He is being buried today on the 1 June 2023.  in Nottinghamshire UK. R.I.P.

I Remember You -  Video on YouTube https://youtu.be/VnwfDl3x9Ss

Stefano Manotti - La Storia Da Scrivere

Performed by Stefano Manotti

Music and lyrics by Stefano Manotti

All rights reserved ©

Produced and arranged by Giulio Carmassi (ex Pat Metheny group)

Executive production and mastering : Paolo Schianchi and OmniaMusica Recording Studio

TESTO
Confuso galleggiava 
Cercando la sua strada 
Pensando a quel sorriso
Di quando era partito 



E la notte non passava
Col vento un po’ sospeso
Parlò col primo uomo
Lasciandolo sorpreso
Sai perché sono qua 
Il sogno mi rende libero 
Lo so non mi giudicherai 
Siamo due storie da scrivere 


E quanta storia da scrivere
Per chi come te 
Non vive mai
Quanta ne scriverai 
E adesso dei sogni ti occuperai 





Lo so per te è strano 
Ma non sei tu il
Fallito
Soltanto per il fatto
Che non mi punti il dito 
Non mi hai guardato male 
Né dall’alto al basso
Sei solo inciampato 
Come molti sul mio passo





Sai ti ho capito già
Sei uno con troppa sensibilità 
E non sai quanto , quanto ti costerà 
Ma quante pagine che scriverai 



Quanta storia da scrivere 
Per chi come te
Non vive mai
Quanta ne scriverai 
E adesso per i sogni combatterai 



Ma in fondo sai
Siamo simili 
Ma non hai ancora perso come me
Chissà se questo mondo mi ricorderà 
Chissà se questo incontro ti servirà 


Quanta storia da scrivere 
Per chi come te
Non vive mai
Quanta ne scriverai 
E adesso per i sogni combatterai

LYRICS
He floated bewildered
Searching for his way
Thinking of that smile
From when he had departed
And the night wouldn't pass
With the wind somewhat suspended
He spoke with the first man
Leaving him surprised
Do you know why I'm here?
The dream makes me free
I know you won't judge me
We have two stories to write

And so much history to write
For someone like you
Who never truly lives
How much will you write?
And now you will take care of your dreams

I know it's strange for you
But you are not the failure
Just because you don't point your finger at me
You didn't look at me badly
Not from top to bottom
You just stumbled
Like many in my path.
You see, I already understand you
You're someone with too much sensitivity
And you don't know how much, how much it will cost you
But how many pages you will write

How much history to write
For someone like you
Who never truly lives
How much will you write?
And now you will fight for your dreams

But deep down you know
We're similar
But you haven't lost like me yet.
Who knows if this world will remember me
Who knows if this encounter will serve you

How much history to write
For someone like you
Who never truly lives
How much will you write?
And now you will fight for your dreams

La Storia Da Scrivere

Lyrics
Monday was  a cold and raining
Tuesday never stopped it’s complaining
and Wednesday stuck around damn near longer than any day should
Thursday was a throbbing tooth ache
And even Friday didn’t give us a real break
Come quitting time I am gonna lay my hammer down 
(Chorus)
We earned this weekend baby
We earned this weekend baby
We earned this weekend
Ain’t nothing getting in our way

Friday night we’ll step out looking so great
Saturday sleep in don’t care how late
Cause little extra rest shouldn’t be some kind of guilty luxury
(Repeat Chorus)
All day Sunday we’ll cater to our best selves 
Dust off the dreams we keep   up on the back shelf
And remember the things we really love to do
(Repeat Chorus)
Cause Monday’s waiting for us anyway
Let’s live free for a couple days
If anyone deserves it, honey, it’s you and me
(Repeat Chorus)

We Earned This Weekend

Tex Mex Shaman (Stephen)--rhythm/ slide guitars/ riff/ mix and post production--@texmex-shaman
Llanpsych (Tez)--lead guitar--@llanpsych
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)--bass guitar--@josh-clary-1
J.J. Terrell-- Piano/glockenspiel--@j-j-terrell 
Mysterious Decibel--lead and high backing vocals--@themysteriousdecibel
K2 and the Three (Ken)--drums/ cowbell( I had the fever)maracas/tambourine/ woodblock/ low harmonies--@k2andthe3, and @k2-kara

This is a cover from Paul McCartney and Wings, from 1975 album, Venus and Mars, and this album was supported on their 1976 Wings over America tour. They always opened with Venus and Mars/Rockshow
     Ken sent Josh and Tez an email a few months back, about maybe covering this awesome rocker, after we released “Hello World." Before responding, Ken reposted his cover of "Richard Cory," a Simon and Garfunkel cover, sung by Denny Laine and Sir Paul on the Wings Over America triple live album. Stephen commented that “Rockshow” was one of the first songs he learned on guitar. Ken said, “Well, here’s your sign!" He freaked and invited Stephen to immediately contact Josh.
     We finished everything but the vocals by early June, but were stuck on lead vocalist. Several of the collective gave it a go, but nothing sounded right. Then came a late game idea. We had all been following and fans of The Mysterious Decibel for quite some time, so we asked him if he'd be interested in singing it. He was game, and really delivered what so many could not. He is a new, welcome addition to our mix. You'll also hear Stephen, who also accomplished the herculean task of mixing and producing this song, very ably play the entire song on the guitar, with Tez playing the ripping leads. 
  We hope you enjoy our labor of love that has been an entire summer in the making.

Rockshow (Eclectic Collective)

Follow (Skywalker)

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

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