Vampires of November
Yeah the vampires on November first
Just getting started and they’re all around you
Not like you see on the silver screen
You know them, you see them, you feel them confound you
When you see somebody’s heartstrings torn from someone 
Who they held so dear
That’s when you know, it’s when your sure they’ve got you
No matter the season
They’re always here

The vampires of November first
They walk among us. They slake their thirst
They look the same as us
They dance and play with us
They’re you and me
You never know when there’s one around
One day you know them then they can’t be found 
Today it might be you or me
It’s anybody!

All the vampires that you think you know
They might surprise you
They’ll lift you up
But when you last expect it
A cold wind blows
An eerie silence 
Overflows your cup
You thought you were safe
You were in the clear
The pain you thought was in your rear view mirror
It’s fresh again
Like a pickle spear
Garlic doesn’t keep them back
We’re always here

The vampires of November first
They walk among us. They slake their thirst
They look the same as us
They dance and play with us
They’re you and me
You never know when there’s one around
One day you know them then they can’t be found 
Today it might be you or me
It’s anybody!

Vampires of November

Vampires Of November

Musically inspired by the Foo Fighters and the Who. Speaks to the mistaken belief that greed is what drives capitalism. As consumers we are often dumb to our part in the process and surrender our power and become intoxicated by shiny trinkets and artificial status. With social media we now create artificial versions of ourselves and market them as a product. We literally make ourselves a commodity and value it above our real selves and community. 

As Max Weber said "Greed unchecked is not capitalism, greed unchecked will destroy capitalism."

JRVF

Fade Away (Re-mastered)

I dedicate this song to a musical group that I have in my heart... Tears for Fears...................... Peace to all

In My Mind

A reflection on Borderline Personality Disorder

Borderline

Don't Be Cruel Elvis Presley cover

Neon Schatten

I did an all piano track this time. Hope you enjoy!

Lower Financial District

TRICK'R TREAT

Jack O' Lantern

Valca$$$

[COVERT ART BY FRASER CORMACK]

The Crown in the Gutter by The Jeremias Langsämmer Ensemble is a haunting and introspective classical piece that explores themes of grandeur intertwined with decay. The composition unfolds through delicate harp arpeggios, which evoke a sense of both fragility and elegance, contrasted by the rich, resonant tones of piano and strings. The strings, at times soaring and at others subdued, create an atmosphere of melancholy and reflection, while the piano’s thoughtful, measured notes provide a grounding, almost mournful undercurrent. The piece navigates the tension between regality and ruin, drawing the listener into a space where beauty and darkness coexist, much like the crown that lies forgotten in the gutter.

The Crown in the Gutter by The Jeremias Langsämmer Ensemble [Contemporary Chamber Music}

It’s still beautiful, K?

(Verse 1)
In the corner of a dim-lit room it lay,
A forgotten fruit, once vibrant, now in decay.
Its yellow skin, once radiant with life's zest,
Now muted, wrinkled, bearing the weight of unrest.

(Pre-Chorus)
No longer the pride of the bunch it once was,
Now a relic of time, forsaken, because
In this world of fleeting moments, it's easy to forget
The beauty that fades, with every memory of regret.

(Chorus)
I watch it rot away, slowly fading out of frame,
Like a heart once golden, stained by decay.
No longer it's color, but it's hue still remains,
A fragile reminder of the weight of pain.

Every wrinkle, like the lines on our face,
Every bruise, like the scars we can't erase.
Its sweetness is fading, but it'll always be the same,
Deteriorating quietly, ashamed of what it became.

(Verse 2)
Its fragrance, once sweet, now tinged with despair,
A scent of lost dreams, lingering in the air.
Each bruise, each blemish, a testament to time's toll,
A silent witness to the passage of soul.

(Pre-Chorus)
Yet in its demise, there's a melancholy grace,
A reminder of life's transient embrace.
For even in decay, there's a beauty to behold,
In the quiet surrender, in the stories untold.

(Chorus)
I watch it rot away, slowly fading out of frame,
Like a heart once golden, stained by decay.
No longer it's color, but it's hue still remains,
A fragile reminder of the weight of pain.

Every wrinkle, like the lines on our face,
Every bruise, like the scars we can't erase.
Its sweetness is fading, but it'll always be the same,
Deteriorating quietly, ashamed of what it became.

(Bridge)
Like the fruit, we ripen, then wither over time,
Maybe someone will notice, and love what's inside.
Let it linger, let it fade, let it all slip away,
We all have blemishes, scars that someone made.

(Outro)
So let us pause and ponder, this rotting fruit's fate,
A mirror to our own, in this transient state.
For like anything, we too shall fade someday,
But in our fleeting existence, we find beauty in decay.

Written: Sean Buswell

It's still beautiful, K?

Noel is a writer of songs and stories rather than a musical performer. His songs have been described as reflective as they are motivated by the struggles, celebrations and tensions of everyday life. His musical stories typically address issues as diverse as cancer and homelessness, addictions, love, loss and troubled relationships. These songs are led by the lyrics and are a mix of folk, country and blues.
Inspired by a diverse range of music from Leonard Cohen to Jason Isbell, Noel's songs took years to find their voice.Noel was born in Ireland and currently lives there but spent many years living and working in Africa. Much of his inspiration has been drawn from his own life experiences including his more recent journey with cancer. ‘Stars in Heaven’ is one of a number of songs dealing with cancer.  This particular song was chosen by Music Beats Cancer after submissions by over 800 other artists.
Noel says “ I really hope that the songs can reach a much bigger audience. I also hope that the songs can help, even in some small way, in connecting with people and in raising awareness and support for the issues they address."
If you’d like to hear more real life inspired songs and stories click HEREfor his SoundCloud and HERE for his Spotify and for ReverbNation https://www.reverbnation.com/deantasawalla
Also, be sure to visit his Music Beats Cancer page HERE.

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noel herrity