Another terrifically successful collaboration. Superb production. The instrumentation really works well with the vibe of the lyric - sung brilliantly BTW. The more energetic sections give the song a lift in just the right places too. Fabulous!

Beautifully performed by both of you. Really. 👏👏👏👏👏

I’ve actually listened a few more times than you might think before commenting. Love the way it just comes straight in with Rev McLeans vocal ( just a joke there ) and the beats and instrumental arrangements are beautiful it’s a long one to sit back and just listen. Inviting vox Todd so well performed and I’m only still half way through. Definitely glad I’ve had a few listens to give it it’s justice. Excellent work boys 👍

a song as charming as the wonderful cover art!

Beautiful vibe and understated production. Hey that cover art is pretty fantastic as well haha!

A real kind of anthemic ballad, great dramatic builds and swells

toujours des essais en mineur, sans boucles ici , mais avec violon et piccolo. et puis il fallait bien saluer ce bel été indien!

L'été indien

Composition : thierrymfe
Mix : Guillaume Gaudioso
Time signature : 4/4
Mode : Dorian
Design : thierrymfe

Alpha Man

Fading lives,
Fading memories,
Fading senses,
All fades...

On All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, let us remember those who have passed away and surround with love those who are slowly leaving us.

Simple improvisation turned into track with only 6 instruments:
Arturia Analog Lab V – Mini V3/Stage-73
Arturia Pigments
Arturia Augumented Brass
Heavyocity Foundations Emotive Choir (NI Kontakt Player) (free)
Spitfire Originals Intimate Strings

I hope You like it.

This piece was created by a human without the use of any generative A.I.

Cover photo from Freepik

As You Slowly Fade Away

spinaround

Just having a bit of nostalgic fun for a song I wrote, during the Pandemic…The complete version is on my featured banner! I think I’ve @ finally reached that age.. where this can be a truism .. both in intended positive.. or unfortunate negative… inspired by MisterMark and his posts of isolated parts… hope you enjoy!🙌🕺🏼🙏

It’s All Downhill From Here-Isolated Vocals and Bass Guitar

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

under the stars

I did this about a year ago -- posting again because I reworked it a bit, and I just really like the tune. The 2nd & 3rd verses were inspired by a fellow SoundCloud member's life events. 

Is it There

one two three four five six seven
all good children go to heaven

is it there
is it right there by your side

while you were sleeping
a summer rain fell through the night
(hear the sound of the falling rain there in the night)
and the taste of bitter dreams became sweeter
with the gentle sound in your mind
(knowing that soon the sun will rise leaving the night behind)

is it there to remind
that everything will be alright

I put down the page knowing there was no turning back
I watched her breathing in the sacred arc of life
I wandered alone in a hallway lit by an exit light

so much time when you were young
didn't feel the pendulum
now the saturnine faces of the ones we love
you wonder why

if I could have anything that I could keep safe and never undone
I would hold you in this fragile moment in the september sun
it means everything to have you near me





Is it There

Full band collaboration/cover of the classic Bob Dylan tune "When I Paint My Masterpiece". This wonderful tune has been covered by a myriad of artists, including most notably The Band and The Grateful Dead. I had a basic skeleton arrangement in mind that I wanted to flesh out (kind of more Grateful Dead style), so I turned to my  international partners in crime to make it happen: Mario (Italy)- Guitars; Fiz (Italy)- Sax; Fabian (Argentina)- Bass; Craig (US)- Drums. I'm on Vocals, keys, and mix. Definitely had a jammin' good time!

When I Paint My Masterpiece (Full Band Collaboration)

I am a human

Here for your enjoyment is the second Happy Chocolatier track. Thank you all your kind support.

The Happy Chocolatier

The Happy Chocolatier Mo. 02

The Happy Chocolatier No. 02

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

Down - Todd J McLean & Noobly

Andy H - aka “Noobly”

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