Fall Apart  -  Conscience of Kings

I think this is the first track I've ever released with me singing rather than one of my brilliant collab partners?!

Lost In A Moment    -    Noobly

Kitchen Disco   -   Conscience of Kings

Stop Digging Me Out   -   Conscience of Kings

Music and Production  -  Andy Hall
Lyrics and Vocals  -  Martin Hester



Big Man   -   The New Vigos

A song recorded in 2023 inspired by a documentary based on the child care system in Great Britain.
So as we all get ready to enjoy Christmas with our family and friends spare a thought for this.
There’re was a little boy who shared a memory that all he as left of his life with his real mother was a few toy soldiers and a snow globe.
They sat on a shelf for him to think & remember that for whatever reason his mother gave him up.
He was one of the lucky children who managed to get adopted and find a new loving family to take care of him.
Others not so and stay In children’s homes until they were 18.
And here is the problem once they became 18 they became no longer a problem for the system.
With little or no help they are expected to leave & fend for themselves without the love or security like a normal young person would expect from his family.
The system is so flawed & totally under funded hence kick the can down the street & watch it land at another’s feet.
Not the government’s problem anymore.
The adoption system is such a long drawn out process that it puts future potential step parents off.
So many children just stay in the system until they are 18 and then are classed as adults.
They may be adults but not ready for the world alone, outside the door.

We could write a fluffy Christmas song with all the cliches but we choose not to.
Hope you enjoy and pause for thought.
So we bring you Tiny Soldiers & Snow Globes……..

Intro Chorus
Just kick the can down the street
And when it lands at another’s feet
they can kick it on to the next
That how they make out they are doing their best

V1
And the only thing on the upswing
And what’s needed more & more
(Are Tiny soldiers and snow globes
Just symbols of a life that he hardly knows x2)

Chorus
Just kick the can down the street
And when it lands at another’s feet
they can kick it on to the next
That how they make out they are doing their best
…………….
Tiny Soldiers & Snow globes x2
It’s an absolute mess

V2
And now it’s the end of care and totally unfair
To defend for yourself and to be thrown out
(Tiny soldiers & snow globes
Are not something he can talk about x2)

Chorus
Just kick the can down the street
And when it lands at another’s feet
they can kick it on to the next
That how they make out
they are doing there best
……………….
Tiny Soldiers & Snow globes x2
Its an absolute mess

Middle 8 ending

And to all of you
if only we really new
Just how lucky you really are
To be loved and treated 5star
We all can’t have it all
it’s really not fair
Surely there’s enough love
to go around and share
Unconditional love
for everyone
but someone lost the will to care
And moved his chair x4
Tiny soldiers & Snow globes
We all can’t have it all

Tiny Soldiers & Snow Globes   -   Conscience of Kings

A song about losing sleep worrying about the abundance of global issues

Music / Production :  Andy Hall
Lyrics / Vocals : Martin Hester

Sleepless    -    The New Vigos

Nothing complicated just a song about stealing that girl’s heart .
So Conscience Of Kings give you their first song of 2025
Romantic Thief…….

V1.
She knows Real is rare
And real is something we share
Our energy’s are alined
From Timbuktu all the way to mine

Bridge

So Before tomorrow comes
I’m Sitting here working out the sums

Chorus
How this romantic thief
Who can seal you so complete
This romantic thief

V2
She knows real is rare
And rare makes you care
Can I wrap you up in cotton wool
I’m an Taurus china shop bull

Bridge
Chorus

Romantic Thief      -      Conscience of Kings

My Evolution   -   Conscience of Kings

Pressure Makes Diamonds   -   Conscience of Kings

A song about women betrayed by undercover police officers infiltrating their lives.  (note gender is reversed in lyrics for male lead vocal)



In the Dark

She spoke of freedom, she sang the fight,
Held my hand in the dead of night.
Swore she’d stand, swore she’d stay,
Ghosts don’t love, they fade away.

Built a life on borrowed time,
Truth was hers, but never mine.
Shared my dreams, she wore my trust,
All for secrets turned to dust.

Was it real, or was it lies?
Did you feel, or just disguise?
A lover, stranger, name in the dark,
You tore apart, you played your part.

Now I see behind the veil,
A badge where love had set its sail.
You walked away, I stand alone,
But you can’t take what I’ve outgrown.

Built a life on borrowed time,
Truth was hers, but never mine.
Shared my dreams, she wore my trust,
All for secrets turned to dust.

Was it real, or was it lies?
Did you feel, or just disguise?
A lover, stranger, name in the dark,
You tore apart, you played your part.

And when I heard what you had done
The moon had covered up the sun
And when I saw your photo land
I knew you’d dealt the devils hand

I wish I’d never let you stay
I wish I’d never felt betrayed
I wish that time I could erase
I wish that I had never know 

Lyrics / vocals  -  Martin Hester
Music / Production - Noobly
Backing vocals - Bel

In the Dark     -     The New Vigos  (feat. Bel)

Great to have done another track with the amazing Bel - a very talented young lady.  Amazing vocal harmonies and delivery, as usual, with some beautiful layers throughout.

We both really love this and hope you do too.  Thanks for listening

Changes     -     Bel & Noobly

I can't believe that this is now the 6th song I've done with the amazing Khan!  

Vocals / lyrics  - Khan
Music / Production - Noobly


Sparkle ways

We don’t know where we are on the mountain
There’s no need to compare you and me.
We are climbing different mountains
We are looking different you and me

I see many peaks on our planet
I see many sparkle on our planet
Don’t second guess yourself ,It’s Ok
Each day is stepping stone ,well Cherish the day
Cherish the day
Cherish the day

私たちは山のどこを歩いているのか
わからない
比べても意味がないよね
あなたの山と私の山は違うんだよね
私はたくさんの頂をこの星に見る
私はたくさんの輝きをこの星に見る
自分を疑わないで
どの日も大事なものに続いている
大切な日
大切な日

Sparkle Ways    -    Khan & Noobly

Inspired by the return of Oasis - A song about how young people can be influenced by previous bands / musicians to pick up an instrument and start playing - thus perpetuating the creation of real music born of passion, instinct and raw creative energy. 

Lyrics / vocals - Gaz Brown
Music / Production  -  Andy Hall (Noobly)

These Are The Boys     -      Conscience of Kings

Dancing Horses

All lit up across the sky
Dancing horses charge on by
Fields of dreams are moving on
Took your life and moved aside

And did you care what you had done
And did you think what you would do
And did you want to shatter this
And did you want to end this love
And at what cost or what expense
You have the means to end it all
Get what you want at any cost
And make a wish and all is yours

All is yours across this land
No one else should spoil you
Sanitised and swept aside
Crushed a dream a better life

And you can reach for the stars
And you can buy all the stars
And you can shoot for the stars
And you can ride on a star

This love of mine has gone.
This life of mine has gone
Dancing horses shine a light
Dancing horses pulled apart
Dancing horses, notice them
Suit yourself and no one else

Lyrics / vocals  - Martin Hester
Music / production  -  Andy Hall (Noobly)



Dancing Horses    -    The New Vigos

A song we recorded back in April 2024 about how we talk about all the things that are wrong but it doesn’t make a difference.
Great Britain is broken at the moment and seriously needs fixing but know one seems to know how.
A new government has appeared to make it worse yet told us we can sort this.
The poorest are getting poorer and the richest are getting richer. The world will never be equal but when a country of our wealth is struggling we know something is wrong. 
Working families can’t pay the basics bills or put food on the table because prices have gone through the roof.
We pump chemical factory waste directly into our rivers because someone’s getting an handout somewhere along the line. Meanwhile the wildlife dies and can’t recover. 
Our incredible NHS system is on its knees & so under funded with record waiting lists for every treatment.
Wars in other countries that have a massive effect on our Country. 
We talk about all these things bringing them in with talking about the weather, football scores & VAR. 
It would just be nice to talk about the good things that make life worth living instead of doom & gloom. 
Conscience of Kings gives you ….. 
To The Everyday People 

V1.
I ain’t talking about political domination 
I ain’t talking about the environmental situation 
I aint talking about all these  crazy  wars 
I aint talking about var &  football scores 

Chorus 
Cause it doesn’t make a difference 
What I’ve got to say 
Whenever was the world equal 
For the every day people x2



V2. 
I aint talking about the lack of funds NHS 
I aint talking about the mental health mess 
I aint talking about  prices  when renewing 
I ain talking about what the weather is doing 

Chorus 
Cause it doesn’t make a difference 
What I’ve got to say 
Whenever was the world equal 
For  every day people x2

Whenever was the world equal for the everyday people (repeat to end)

To The Everyday People    -   Conscience of Kings

Waiting is our  second collaboration and offers a glimpse inside the mind of a daily commuter who has developed feelings for a fellow train rider, but he just hasn't got up the nerve to make the first move (yet). Waiting is an unabashedly fun rocker, so enjoy!

Music and production by Noobly
Lyrics and Vocals by Todd J McLean   https://soundcloud.com/todd-j-mclean
Cover Art by Todd J McLean (Castle Keep, mixed media)

Waiting

Morning again, you hop on the train
Workday begins, more of the same
Look my way, catch me staring
Flash me a smile, scope what I’m wearing
But I don’t have the courage, to talk to you
Do you have a boyfriend? Wish I knew
Got no game, I’m frozen stiff
Waiting for love - opportunity missed

Do you even see me (I’m here waiting for you)
Standing in the corner (I’m here waiting for you)
Can’t stop dreaming (I’m here waiting for you)
Need to make it happen
Waiting in love with you
Waiting in love with you
Waiting in love with you
Waiting in love with you

That older man who drops you off each day
Pro'ly your daddy, I like to say
And that tiny handprint on the back of your coat
tells me that maybe me you gotta little kid at home
Outside chance that someone just like you
Is free as bird and might want me too
I wait on this train, day after day
With love in my heart and nothing to say

Repeat Chorus


Waiting      -       Todd J McLean & Noobly

If, like a soldier before going into battle, you had a (possible) last letter to write to your loved ones................

The Letter

I said I’d write a letter to you
Everything that I would do
This is the Last goodbye to you
Everything I’d wished I would do
And the tears pour down your face
And the tears roll down your face
Never know when we will meet again
I wish I’d done so many other things I love you all
I love you all

It’s a time when I feel alive
It’s a time when I can let it go
It’s a time I’ve thought a thousand times
It’s a time when I can feel at peace 

Into the light another broken day
Into the world a million miles away
All to say and nothing to do
Dreams are dreams, I wish I’d said to you
And the tears roll down your face
And the tears roll down your face
Forgive me darling I have passed you by
You’ll be ok I guarantee you will 
I love you all
I love you all

It’s a time when I feel alive
It’s a time when I can let it go
It’s a time I’ve thought a thousand times
It’s a time when I can feel at peace 

A photograph is all I leave to you
So long, goodbye this letter says it all

And the tears pour down your face
And the tears roll down your face


Lyrics / vocals   -  Martin Hester
Music / Production  -  Noobly :  Andy H

The Letter    -     The New Vigos

A song we recorded 3 years ago but decided was too good to be left on my hard drive.  There's a lot of others sitting in this bucket too!

Robin Hood of Romance   -   Conscience of Kings

Our 3rd track together

Genie

<<V1>>
Icy blue the colour of her eyes
Hard to make her even realize
She’s the one who makes me happy, so happy
The type of girl that doesn’t know she’s pretty, so pretty

<<Chorus>>
And when she sends for me, I will run to her
Giver her all the loving that she needs
When she asks for me, I’ll appear to her
Her greatest wish is my command
Genie, I’m your genie
Release me, come on baby

<<V2>>
The lamp I’m in throws no shade her way
Cause I bring all the lightness to her darkest hours
Rub me right, I’ll make it go away
Master over me and all my powers

<<Chorus>>
And when she sends for me, I will run to her
Giver her all the loving that she needs
When she asks for me, I’ll appear to her
Her greatest wish is my command

Genie, I’m your genie
Release me, come on baby

Music / Production    -   Noobly
Lyrics / vocals / cover art    -   Todd McLean





Genie    -    Todd J McLean & Noobly


(Verse 1)
I walked on sacred stones
to fulfil your dream
I never tried to run
I never dared to flee
I kept this feeling deep 
so deep inside I couldn't sleep
And then It woke me up and
Something took a hold of me

(Pre Chorus)
It's like I finally see you 
and finally see myself

(Chorus)
And its so strange...
It’s so strange..

(Pre Chorus)
The things I thought forbidden
Was not a sin at all
Because we're only human
And it's to want something more..
Is this my skin, is this my all.,,

(Chorus)
And its so strange...
It’s so strange..

(Verse 2)
A Vessel just on loan 
A mask I've always worn  
But underneath it all,  
I feel the seeds I've sown  
Is it too late to change 
It’s time to let it fall  

(Pre Chorus)
It's like I finally see you 
And finally see myself

(Chorus)
And its so strange...
It’s so strange..

(Pre Chorus)
My skin's a silent witness  
To stories never told  
Lost and found within it  
A soul that’s slowly growing old      
On earth for just a moment  
til I'm truly home  

(Chorus)
And its so strange...
It’s so strange…

Music / production : Noobly
Lyrics / Vocals : Nat Daniels

It's so Strange   -    Nat Daniels & Noobly

Music / Production  :  Noobly
Lyrics / Vocals - Gaz Brownie


Buzzard and the Crow  -   Conscience of Kings

Such a pleasure to record another track with the great Todd McLean.

(V1)
Hand in hand, beneath the piney green
Sunlight and truth, peeking through the trees
Rain-softened earth smells like something is growing
You let go of my hand and you drift away
(V2)
A blanket of snow covers the city’s sharp edges below us
It’s the kind of day, that makes you think about your life
Northern light shines in your eyes
You drop your head and miss
whoever you’re missing
(C1)
You’re acting a part and playing pretend
It can’t be sustained, we’re reaching our end
You think I don’t notice, but I see it all
You’re walking a wire,
I’m waiting to fall, down
(V3)
We used to care what the other one thought
But I can see now, the store is closed
Making up reasons, not to be around
While my obligations have me
Tethered to this ground
(V4)
To avoid reality, you busy yourself
You never look me in the eye anymore
Too afraid to cut me loose,
but I know that’s what you want
(C2)
You’re acting a part and playing pretend
It can’t be sustained, we’re reaching our end
You think I don’t notice, but I see it all
You’re walking a wire,
I’m waiting to fall, down

Music / Production  :  Noobly
Lyrics / Vocals  :  Todd J McLean

Down    -    Todd J McLean & Noobly

Another track with the amazing Khan from Tokyo.

Music / production  -  Noobly
Lyrics / vocals  -  Khan
Universe spray art - Noobly


Stars are shining 
endless skies above
Questions spinning in the night,I love
Tell me who’s the one who made it all
Who painted colors  in the cosmic sea
Who set the planets floating wild and free?

In the silence, I hear a whisper call
Long long ago, Buddha said
In the silence, I hear a whisper call
Cosmic mirrors all inside my heart 

Who made the universe, and shaped our fate
Who lit the flame to guide our way
Who holds the secrets beyond the stars
Who give it a name ,to all we claim

Stars are shining 
endless skies above
Questions spinning in the night,I love
Tell me who’s the one who made it all
Who painted colors  in the cosmic sea
Who set the planets floating wild and free?

In the silence, I hear a whisper call
In the silence, I hear a whisper call

Who made the universe, and shaped our fate
Who lit the flame to guide our way
Who holds the secrets beyond the stars
Who give it a name ,to all we claim

In the silence, I hear a whisper call
In the silence, I hear a whisper call
Cosmic mirrors all inside my heart

In the silence, I hear a whisper call
In the silence, I hear a whisper call
Cosmic mirrors all inside my heart

In the silence, I hear a whisper call
In he silence, I hear a whisper call
In the silence, I hear a whisper call
In the silence, I hear a whisper call
In the silence, I hear a whisper call
In the silence, I hear a whisper call
……..

星が輝く
果てしない空の下
夜に浮かぶ
僕の問いかけ
愛してる
教えて
誰が全てを作ったの
誰が描いたの
宇宙の色を
誰が自由に
惑星を浮かべたの

静けさの中で囁きが聞こえる
遥か昔ブッダは言った
”宇宙は私の心そのものだ”

この宇宙を、私達の運命を形作ったのは誰
灯を灯して私達の道を照らしているのは誰
星々の彼方位にいて秘密を握るのは誰
思うまま名前をつけ私達の主張に関わる存在

静けさの中で囁きが聞こえる
静けさの中で囁きが聞こえる
静けさの中で囁きが聞こえる
”宇宙は私の心そのものだ”
”宇宙は私の心そのものだ”



The Universe    -    Khan & Noobly

A song that refers to working life before covid and after & now how so many people that work from home on Zoom etc and are quite happy never to return to the office again.

Who Are They……

V1
I am not going anywhere, I’m reporting live this room
If you want a face to face then call me up on zoom
Does this feel like a battle or more like a dance
Whoo was that a low swipe or just a passing glance

Chorus
Just a memory in a moment
When I thought I was invincible
Just a memory in a moment
And now I’m so cynical
We all face the same way until it takes all day
Just a memory in a moment x2
So They say

I’m gonna tap you on the shoulder and tell sit back down
Try to read the room and for god sake loose that dirty frown

We can all play our own movie we don’t need yours
Because we know the scores on each and every single door
So they say ………
By the way
Who are they ……… x4

Who Are They     -     Conscience of Kings

In the Dark  :  reprise (feat Bel)      -      The New Vigos

A witty take from Gaz on a "real" Christmas!

Why can’t it be like the films and ads is just a chorus lyric but Christmas never is like the films and ads.
We know how it goes but love it anyway and when it rolls up we are ready to take it on again.
Merry Christmas to everyone and thank you for the support this year it’s always appreciated.
Conscience Of Kings give you ……

A Blissful Christmas

Intro
When I was boy I just wanted to stay at home on Christmas Day
Off we went visiting I just wanted to stay & play
Action Man , chopper bike, scalelextic , & football kits
These are the things I loved to bits
These are the things my Christmas gifts ……..

It all changes when you become the adult

V1
I don’t want to be leaving everything till the last minute .com
Or ordering parcels online that get stolen our never ever come
And this year I wanna just try and get all the basics right
Instead of fighting with myself untangling the Christmas lights

Chorus
I just wanna
Blissful Christmas
Like the Films & the ads
I just wanna
Blissful Christmas
That doesn’t drive me mad
I just wanna Blissful Christmas
Serving the staving dozen
I just wanna a blissful Christmas
When the Turkey fits the oven
I just want a blissful Christmas

2.47
It would be nice if everyone mucked in with the washing up
Not crashed out on the sofa not giving a jingle bells fuck
It would be nice to get invited to theres on Boxing Day
Instead they all pile round again for the start of a brand new day

3.26
Chorus to finish

Blissful Christmas  - Conscience of Kings

"It's like hugging a cactus"   ...........

A song chosen from our latest batch of 5 we have finished this month. A very productive session creating 5 descents songs plus our Christmas track.
A song about being out having a great time then as always it turns sour. The drink kicks in and things get lairy and loud. Here we go again let’s talk about this in the morning when the regret hangs heavy just like the head.

Conscience Of Kings gives you ….

Wait Til The Morning

V1
Take a hot air balloon to your Castles in the clouds
Pretend the sermon is renewing all your religious vows
Then in the mean time ring me out like a seaside tea towel
Shouting your very own sacred obscene naughty naughty vowels

Chorus

Wait till the morning
When we wake
Wait til the morning
Trust it won’t be to late
Think with a clear head
Think about what you said
The coffee is better than the champagne
So we can go over it again
Wait till the morning x4

V2
When your on the bubbles it follows with spontaneous trouble
can’t you be a happy drunk instead of playing cruel kerpluck
Its like Hugging a cactus my god I’ve had enough practice
The birds won’t sing to early your making to much noise honey

Wait til the morning x3
Why can’t you just wait til morning
Yeah

Chorus

Wait till the morning
When we wake
Wait til the morning
Trust it won’t be to late
Think with a clear head
Think about what you said
The coffee is better than the champagne
So we can go over it again
Wait till the morning x2

Lead break

Outro
Wait til the morning x4
………Wait til we the morning

Wait 'til the Morning     -    Conscience of Kings

1983

She was the first girl who was
Into The Human League
Defended her boy, George
When all the boys would tease
Strut into French class
In her parachute pants
Wrote Spandau Ballet
In the checks of her Vans

First time I saw her
Her back facing me
singing Eyes Without a Face
Slightly off key
Big fan of Bono
Her blonde feathered hair
A natural beauty, 1983

She was a farm kid
I lived in town
Brits second invasion
Clash rocked it down
We’d speak to each other
In a kind of Depeche Mode
Haircut 100 and a
Flock of Seagulls
Always Blue Monday
Duran twice, Kajagoogoo
Got our Fixx. And Def Leppard
And ABC’s too
An aura round her head
of indigo blue
For every breath she took
I took two

First time I saw her
Her back facing me
Singing Eyes Without a Face
Slightly off key
Big fan of Bono
Her blonde feathered hair
A natural beauty, 1983

Music / Production   -  Noobly
Lyrics / Vocals - Todd J McLean

1983

Songwriter, producer, musician from Hampshire, England.   

No AI generated music here - I play everything you hear (except drum / percussion sounds and loops).

My main projects are “The New Vigos” and "Conscience of Kings". 

Various other collaborations with amazing talented people who I've met along the way - love working with different collab partners (mainly singer / songwriters).

My passion / focus is on the musical composition, instrumentation, arrangement and production whilst my collaborative partners are normally focused on lyrics, vocal melodies and recording which I then incorporate in the mix and produce to completion / mastering. 

Previously in “FGB” and “Vigo Lane”

Main gear:

Fender Strat American Performer
Gibson Les Paul Studio
Gretsch G2622
Gibson Hummingbird Acoustic
Fender Sonoran Acoustic
Lindo Bass
Reaper DAW
Focusrite 4i4 UI
Roland Juno D Synth
Korg Poly 800 synth
ARP Quartet Synth

Thanks for visiting and hope you hear something you like and enjoy

Andy H - aka “Noobly”

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