I've created this set to feature all the great collaborations I've done so far (and more to come) with some hugely talented SoundCloud friends.

Please check them out:
http://soundcloud.com/samfranklin-1
http://soundcloud.com/vi-vi
http://soundcloud.com/literate_wolves


Collab Set - Nigel Mines ft SoundCloud friends

Spotlight

Set of demo tracks to possibly record in studio

For recording

Angry Man

LAND ON MARS - FINAL mastered

Crumble - Nigel Mines

A great version of one of my songs (http://soundcloud.com/nigel-mines/crutch/), with main vocal provided by the great Vi Vi (http://soundcloud.com/vi-vi) 

Crutch - Nigel Mines - Vocals by Vi Vi

S.A.D. by Nigel Mines produced by Samuel Franklin Reynolds, Jr.

Collaboration with http://soundcloud.com/tambay on my old original track:
http://soundcloud.com/nigel-mines/in-silence-no-no-no-no-no/

I could not have shouted 
Louder than the things I did 
All you did was nothing 
To ease my pain and suffering
In silence 
Silence
Friends may try to comfort you 
Some may break your heart in two 
It’s a shame that you should bring 
All this pain and suffering
In silence 
Silence
And you tear down the walls 
Just to find there are more 
And the mines in my heart 
They just tear me apart
Clouds roll by and hide the sun 
Angels fly when darkness comes 
At the end of everything 
All my pain and suffering
In silence 
Silence
And you tear down the walls 
Just to find there are more 
And the mines in my heart 
They just tear me apart
No, no, no, no 
No, no, no, no 
No, no, no, no 
No, no, no 
No, no, no, no 
No, no, no 
No, no, noooo….


In Silence (No No No No No) - Tambay Collaboration

Hunting (on my knees) - Nigel Mines

Angry Man

I tried to stay afloat
And steer my boat
Through rain and thunder
But now my ship is scuppered
Belly up
And going under

That’s why I’m sitting alone in a crowded room
That’s why I’ve waited so long but it came too soon
Another brick in the wall of his master plan
Another day in the life of an angry man

My engine seizes up
Propeller stuck
And losing power
All I can do is wait
Anticipate my final hour

That’s why I’m sitting alone in a crowded room
That’s why I’ve waited so long but it came too soon
Another brick in the wall of his master plan
Another day in the life of an angry man


Angry Man **Demo** - Nigel Mines

Crumble

Something died, something good
Deep inside understood
We couldn’t save it if we tried

Is it a sin, is it bad?
We didn't care for what we had
Too busy chasing what we couldn't have

And down in your soul
When truth is the last card you play
And some words are so hard to say
Just don’t let it crumble away.

Don't say a word, just be still
Don't make a mountain of this hill
Don't suck the sweet taste off this bitter pill

And down in your soul
When truth is the last card you play
And some words are so hard to say
Just don’t let it crumble away.

The colours in my mind all fade to black and white
You make my strings unwind to find my way back home
When all the words have flown
I don’t know where to start
My head says ‘Let it end’
My heart says ‘Start again’

When truth is the last card you play
And some words are so hard to say
Just don’t let it crumble away 
Down in your soul
When truth is the last card you play
And some words are so hard to say
Just don’t let it crumble away.


Me - Acoustic Guitar, Lead and Backing vocals
Paul Doman - all other instruments, recording/engineering, mixing and production (not mastered)

Funeral (In the Morning)

I’m hatching a plan now
I’m happy to stand out
Everything’s gonna be alright in the morning

You were always so helpful
Poison by the spoonful
And you can sing at my funeral in the morning
	
I’m hatching a plan now
I’m happy to stand out
Everything’s gonna be alright in the morning

You were always so beautiful
Loyal and dutiful
And you will sing at my funeral in the morning

We all have a cross to bear
A thorn in our side
And we all have a mask to wear
To keep it all inside
All the smiles are all a fake
A house of cards that we make
And all it takes is one mistake
And it comes crashing down…

I’m hatching a plan now
I’m happy to stand out
Everything’s gonna be alright in the morning

You were always so beautiful
Loyal and dutiful
And you will sing at my funeral in the morning


I’m hatching a plan now
I’m happy to stand out
Everything’s gonna be alright in the morning

You were always so spiteful
The architect of my downfall
And you can sing at my funeral in the morning

We all have a cross to bear…

And at the end of days, you’ll lie in your bed and say a prayer
Like someone might still be there when you close your eyes

Funeral in the Morning - Nigel Mines

Bile - Nigel Mines

For the benefit of anyone who follows me but not the talented Literate Wolves, here is a copy of the recent collaboration between him and me. For the version uploaded by LW himself, with comments etc, see here:
http://soundcloud.com/literate_wolves/love-song-for-a-dying-planet-green-blue-nigel-mines-pawed-at-by-literate-wolves
Based on an original song by me (also available for your listening pleasure on here under my name), the much improved version herewith features suitably dark and mysterious noises and voices provided by the LW. Please leave feedback and constructive criticism, as this is a work in progress and we would value any input for improvements

Love Song For A Dying Planet (Green & Blue) - with Literate Wolves

2nd collaboration with the talented Mr Wolf (http://soundcloud.com/literate_wolves)

This is a copy of the original uploaded by the wolf which can be found (along with comments) here:
http://soundcloud.com/literate_wolves/sail-on-by-nigel-mines-literate-wolves-bring-the-storm-1


Sail On (with Literate Wolves)

Singer/Songwriter based near Bath, UK. Looking for opportunities to play live, and collaborators/fellow musicians who want to join me on my journey. If you like what you hear then become a fan and tell the world!