Cape Town-based Alternative Eclectic Electro Rock Artist with an 80's Bent

Truth Chasing

Big Bad Sound

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written and played by Jim Manser
produced by Russ Sinfeld 2023
watch the music video for electric whip on youtube
https://youtu.be/MycE5FK8rLM?si=jLzbSIixeMFZE3X0

As i traveled around the uk and europe in the summer of 2023
i became aware of how people use the power of dance to express them selfs and entertain .
I filmed and captured the moments of this and turned it into this song and a music video ,it kinda has a global message of freedom too in the lyrics and i ask the question the more they take away the things we enjoy the more people will find a way to celebrate and try and enjoy life.

electric video link

The Electric Whip -watch the video on youtube

Bittersweet Things (feat. Liv Bennett)

TEN YEARS AGO, TODAY (my live performance of my song / "YOU GO THERE ALONE) at Michigan Beer Cellar in Sparta, Michigan 
https://youtu.be/nDqWatGmCbE?si=bWE8qM9552XZbvo4
LYRICS HERE 🖤
You go there alone… no one holds your hand
No one gives a damn…if you live or die
All that you own…won’t buy you another day
Won’t take your tears away…When you’re leavin…you go there alone
When you leave…not…if you leave…You’ll be gone …to stay
You ain’t… coming… back… to say goodbye
When you’re gone…not…if your gone…You’ll be gone… for good
You ain’t… gonna get… another try…That’s the way it is…don’t ask why
You could say you’re sorry…But the words …would be in vain
All the tears… that heaven hears…won’t be enough… to save (you)
All of your tomorrows…Will be gone… like yesterday
You ain’t gonna get… another try…That’s the way it is…So don’t ask why…
You stopped building bridges…a long, long time ago
It’s a shame…there ain’t one standing…now…it’s time to go

You Go There Alone / open mic good live recording (2014)

Gene Jumper, ( Original Song ) Music By : Norm Evans.

he's the man

He's The Man, Gene Jumper, ( Original Song ) Music By: Norm Evans

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巡る景色の中にある
不透明なこの想い
木々揺れる 春の匂い
甘くどこか切なくて

騒めき立つ新緑と
留まるだけの 想いは
幾つ重ね 超えてゆけば
届いてくれるの　

遠くなっていった
過去 もう戻れないね
この声は 今もずっと
あの日と同じで

色づく街 時の流れ
枯れないままの想い
愛しきまま 相変わらず
想い続ける日々

静かなる街 光て
鮮やかなる哀 積る
どれだけの時間が流れ　
巡ってきたのでしょう

遠くなっていった
過去　もう戻れないね
この声は　今もずっと
あの日と同じだった

film. / 微熱

A song about somebody back in the day who never did a days graft and lived off the bank of mom and dad. Always plenty of money to indulge his party habits and a few more to say the least.
Nearly cost him his life but fortunately it didn’t and eventually learned a valuable lesson. He has his own family now and just hopes they are more sensible than himself in the teenage years.

7Saturdays

V1
Bank rolled by mom & dad
Never done a days graft
Maxed it out to the max
everything you have had
(So many laughs actin daft
big allowances what a blast
We envy you as young men
Out on the town pissed by ten )

Chorus
Sunday Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday night
a 7 day weekend
nearly killed you in the end
And all you had to say
is what a way to go
Wow Ho Ho Ho x2
Seven Saturdays in a row
Wow Ho Ho Ho
Seven Saturdays in a row

V2 1.50
Youth is wasted on the young
you lived it out in every song
That saying doesn’t fit
it’s just a load of chicken shit
still talk about them days
Coming close to the grave
thank god you were saved
Still here for the grace of age

M/8
It funny how life come around in a full circle
Your Kids are now all teenagers
Your preaching for your mercy

Chorus
Sunday Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday night
a 7 day weekend
Nearly killed you in the end
And all you had to say
is what a way to go
Wow Ho Ho Ho
Seven Saturdays in a row
Wow Ho Ho Ho
Seven Saturdays in a row

Outro

Sunday Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday night
a 7 day weekend
Nearly killed you in the end

Seven Saturdays   -   Conscience of Kings

A new composition....This  track sums up my beliefs about the world after spending 67 years of life observing. If humans could truly understand these three words and put them into action the world would definitely could become a better place to experience our brief moment on this planet we call Earth.

"So perhaps what we need is to live our lives with more joy, to love those we are with, to dream again of the dawning of a new age, a brighter future filled with harmony and understanding. Sing the old songs, live with joy and peace and love".     Roger Grant

Lyrics
In a world of chaos and strife
I search for a glimpse of light
Through the darkness and the night
I seek peace with all my might


  
In a sea of voices loud
I crave a gentle, peaceful sound
A melody to heal and astound
To unite, to reconcile



Inner peace in the heart
Love as the guiding art
Understanding in every part
Let's come together, never apart



Let kindness be our anthem
Let empathy be our song
In unity, we find freedom
In compassion, we belong



So, let's raise our voices high
And let love be our battle cry
For in harmony, we'll never die
Peace, love, and understanding 


Music and Lyrics by Len Bennati FM Folk 2024
Production and Mastering by Tom Hanson

Peace, Love and Understanding (Remaster)

[CONCEPT]
As part of human nature, fears about an unpredictable future or doubts about past decisions constantly arise in our minds. These emotions can be obstacles when we’re facing challenges in our lives. However, I believe the strength we need to overcome these feelings is already within us: the power of believing in our potential to achieve something great. We don’t need to rely on external sources but simply access our internal driving force. Whenever you find yourself stuck in the mud of fear, I hope this song will serve as a reminder to get back on track.

[LYRICS]
Oh, I can’t explain
But I feel this sensation is real
There’s something inside of me
That keeps me moving forward, now

Life is full of uncertainty
Feeling like I’m walking in the dark
But I don’t wanna get stuck in my fears
Let the hope inside shine my way

When doubts are making noise in my mind
It's time to listen closely to the voice in my heart

Oh, I can’t stop now
'Cause this momentum is so strong
There’s something inside of me
That keeps me moving forward, now

Life is full of ambiguity
Like the horizon when clouds fill the sky
No matter how hard I strive for clarity
Eerie clouds obscure my sight

When I have no clue where I should go
It's time to listen closely to the voice in my heart

Oh, I can’t explain
But I feel this sensation is real
There’s something inside of me—
It’s my driving force
And the energy source
That keeps me moving forward, now

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My Driving Force

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El Principio

Half of “The New Vigos” and "Conscience of Kings". Songwriter, producer, guitar, keys, bass etc from Hampshire, England.   

Both ongoing projects currently releasing tracks regularly on Soundcloud and all streaming platforms. 

My focus is on the musical composition, arrangement and production whilst my collaborative partners focus on lyrics and vocal recording which I then incorporate in the mix and produce to completion / mastering using my Reaper DAW. 

We try to write melodic, listenable songs with lyrics to make you think and wonder sometimes what they are about (usually something interesting - often observations and commentary on the world and goings on around us!)

Previously in “FGB” and “Vigo Lane”

Main kit:

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

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