Grow

This is an original song that Durge started by creating a story about a musician going to an open mic night in the city to play some of his music. Nat took over the second part of the song by adding the girl musician and the chance convergence of the two musical souls. We co-crafted the final lines of the song to celebrate the lasting value of such chance meetings and events.

Copyright 2023 Gentle Rain Records / Daniels & Durgy
Written, Produced and Performed by:
Nat Daniels & Craig Durgy

Lyrics:  Shooting Star by Daniels & Durgy 

The sun was just as bright as hell, and the air
Hung upon my shoulders
The city is a wishing well, and it’s where
Everything unfolded

The sidewalk was a frying pan, but it led
Further from the fire
With my guitar case in hand, and a head
Full of lost desire

Just a coffee house open mic, and you said
Your song just really hit me hard
Then we played and it felt just like, 
It was meant to be, just like a shootin’ star

A summer breeze that broke the spell of the heat
Sent newspapers flying
My heels tapped to the silent beat of a clock 
That fate began unwinding 

Tempting chance I kissed a coin, and felt, the aim .. into lover’s fountain
My pearls kept pace as I made haste to the gig, where it all unfolded ..

Dropped my guitar and stood there still as you sang, 
And felt your words like they were mine
Then we played and it felt so right
Like the gods themselves made our souls collide...

Ta da da da da da da...

Every day is a brighter day because you 
Gave your love and hope to me
Having you was a gift so wild
And you stay, in my perfect memory
Time can’t take us ‘cause you will be
Someone who remembers me

Shooting Star

Won't Let You Down Again

This is the 1st release by Gaz Brownie and myself , hopefully one of many ! Gaz came up with the lyrics and chords , so I did the music and production and this is the result . Gaz on lead vocals , and me on the music stuff and backing vocals , it really clicked , hope you like it ! My next release is on the 20th , From Higher Ground , this year is gonna be good !
Please check out Gaz Brownie , you will be amazed !

Give Each Other Up

Give Each Other Up ( Fox and Brownie )

When I sent Mike Fox the acoustic track never did I think in my wildest dreams that he would produce such a mix  of sounds.
The brief was a modern pop track in the realm of Louis Capaldi / Ed Sheeran that sort of thing.
And what I got was an amazing piece of nostalgia 70s Chic  v 80s club which I actually bloody loved.
Just shows that it’s best to trust the process and let these outstanding musicians/producers do their thing . 
It’s such fun collaborating with different people and listening to their different take on things.
Mike is an excellent songwriter himself and you can always pick the earworm in his work.
Big thanks to Mike he was a pleasure to work with and a real gentleman.
I hope you enjoy it guys as much as we did making it.


Give each other up 

V1 
Your love for me is out of practice 
We got somewhere lost in all the traffic 
Im getting prickly now in the hustle 
Im sorry if I ever caused you trouble 

Chorus  
We  can fail at what we hate 
And we can fail at what we love
But doesn’t mean we should give each other up


V2
Why don’t we never seem to make it to desert
Your the sweetest thing  i don’t deserve 
I always new how to make things better 
Now I’m just that storm in your weather 

Finish on a double Chorus

Give Each Other Up ~ Fox & Brownie

Song written during the 2016 election cycle (!!!) and first recorded/released in demo version 2020.
This is the 2024 update
MIX: Jack Holston

LYRIC
Too much talk
Chitter chat
Idle thoughts
Falling flat
New remote 
Loud TV
Is there no one here to help me?

So they shout
And they screech
And they scold
And they preach
To a choir
That sings along
Everybody is free
To choose any old key

Where’s the mute on this thing?
What joy some silence would bring
Out words tumble
While I fumble
Where’s the mute on this thing

That’s not art
Just a stunt
And it’s dull
To be blunt
While they jeer at the past
Because they cannot compete
And they’ll never admit defeat

Where’s the mute on this thing?
The volume isn’t working
There might be some news
That I could maybe use
But
Where’s the mute on this thing

I think I’ve pushed every key
Is there no one to help me?

There you are, looking smug
As you go over and pull the plug

Sexagenarian I

Where's The Mute

Belive In You

A massive thanks to Mike Fox for taking this acoustic song on and making it a an excellent piece of music with his wonderful musicianship and production. I’m very lucky to work with such amazing people with the ongoing Conscience of Kings project with Noobly, and the other collaborations  with Jeff Roberts, Sarge, Nat Daniels,  The Gatsbys and now Mike. 
A big thank you to you all. 
I hope you enjoy this story in song . 

A memory way back in my mind from the 90s that flashed back to me recently.
Walking into a very busy pub one Saturday afternoon and noticing there wasn’t  a chair available to sit on apart from one small round table and an Immaculate dressed older lady with a pint of beer completely full. 
I hung around for a bit and noticed she looked sad and I thought this room is just completely empty to her as she’s in deep thought.
So I asked her politely is anyone sitting at the empty chair and we struck up a conversation and this is how it went. 

A good man down 

V1
There’s a well kept lady sitting at a round table 
She’s all on her own looking sad & unlabelled 
So I asked her politely is there anyone sitting here 
She said no just me and my husband’s beer
She seen the confuse look on  my face
Hes not coming son back it’s was just his place 

Then she said …..

Chorus 
This worlds a good man down
Now he’s not around 
So son you can sit right down 
Because the worlds a good man down 

V2
Our  only survival skills is to light a match
He fought for country and survived all the conflict 
And the dreaded C word  took him away from me 
This is his anniversary  this beers for my VIP
We spoke for hours so much was easily  said 
Then she finished on I do miss my wonderful Ted 

Then she said….

Double Chorus

A Good Man Down - Fox & Brownie

Throwing Memories Away

I'm sorry y'all--this is another downer of a song with preachy lyrics but it's an idea that came up and demanded to be completed. 

The only side I take is the human one, but I couldn't have more contempt for the ostensible leaders of both Gaza and Israel who seek their own interests at the cost of so much suffering among innocents. Nothing good comes out of "Let's go kill some people."



You Let This Happen

have you understood that this is the final warning call
abandon hope all those that linger here

you lived the diamond life and could not lend your ears
and now the sand is wet with blood beyond our wildest fears 
how could you let this happen here

we plant the seeds of death beside the seeds of life 
so they can pay the price and have the will to fight

the bloodied face that no one could identify
now here's the news that was a mother's precious baby
how could you let this happen here

so how do you think this story ends
when it begins with the death of innocents
another thousand years of war is in the cards
another generation with daggers in their hearts

and you let it happen

You Let This Happen

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

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
Various effects pedals etc

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

Star Wars Bar (radio edit) - Conscience Of Kings

“Noobly”

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