Fresh

there we are

v1

funny old day

beyond the window

beyond a care

of my mind


in my time

I’ve let some things go

but don’t you know

there’s more to lose

and some to choose


v2

let’s meet soon

and when you get there

I'll be waiting

in my car


break these rules

I let tempt me

to leave a life

some call a gift

and there we are

oh, there we are

for there we are





v3

you bring food

I bring my best self

if I can find 

where it lies



all is good

in time and word

under patient skies

invisible birds

sing undisturbed


v4

in this shape

of us together

a/one day will break

the pattern up


ready or not 

for what’s after

when we’re taken

clean and free 

and there we are

oh, there we are

for there we are

*

singing goes a bit wobbly in places - but it don't matter, does it? - lately i just want to let it come out as it does - get a bit nervous when i press record - and don't want to be - would rather it had mistakes but i enjoyed the singing of it - rambling now - still, thanks for listening if you gave it a go -  

wanting to write some more songs after a long while of not doing it - not sure where that feeling goes when it goes - or why it comes back - 

all best to you all, 

mark 
x

TASCAM DR-05

there we are

Written when I had just turned 15 (1982). I had forgotten about it but someone found a tape of me singing it back then. I then purchased a  MacBook in 2020 and decided to record it as a learning exercise/demofor using GarageBand. Naive and simple, but an innocent song for challenging times.
Lyrics:

John the fisherman 

They call me John the fisherman 
And I can be seen every day
Working and risking my life as a fisherman 
Sailing out on the waves

I live in a cottage on a cliff, 
I never move far from the sea
I live on fish and homegrown peas
And sleep with a bible close to me

The only things I respect in my world
Are god and the sea 
For they both have claimed the lives of many who meant so much to me
(I say) I never fall in love any more
I’ve been hurt too many times
 (I tell them) I know all loves pitfalls 
I’ll leave that game to the fools! 

They call me John the fisherman 
They say that I’m so hard to please
I disagree with war and many policies 
And dislike people who criticise me

All my friends and family have long since gone
And I’m left with memories 
Some say I’m mad because I talk to myself 
It’s only because I’m lonely 

I wish I had someone to love
Someone to share my life
Someone to talk to on the cold winter nights
And cheer me as I grow old
I wish that I had grandchildren 
Who would smile and sit on my knee
I’d tell them stories of my life and would love them dearly 

They call me John the fisherman and I can be seen every day
Working and risking my life as a fisherman 
Sailing out on the waves

(Hymn to the sea) 
The sea provides but takes away 
It’s power demands respect
Our care and love are ours to give
To guard and to protect 

Our thoughts and prayers are offered up
For those at risk each day 
To feed us all, may they be safe
Working on the waves

James Whiteman 1981 Copyright 
 (Hymn to the sea James Whiteman 2020) Copyright

John the Fisherman

Landscape of the Soul.

JEEVAN BHAAVANA (Life Spirit) is composed by Ray Ryeridge 2022.
Another one of my songs inspired by voice samples from India.
Allthough i must admit i have no idea what they are singing about,judging from the sheer beauty of their voices its certainly something benign in nature.
I hope the listener is not annoyed by by repeated use of bells in so many of my songs.Im just simply enchanted by them and i cant help myself once im under the spell of beauty.

Jeevan Bhaavana

This is another collaboration that was written by STONERJAZZ, who is without a doubt one of the most major dudes out there 
Once again joined by the amazingly creative Uziel and the magical voice of Janine Levinson.  Also a first for me - working with the mighty Tea Are Sea

It's an awesome group of creative pros and I'm once again excited to be asked to play on a track with this crew.


Uziel sings, and co-produced with TMS (amazing work from her that saved us from disaster)
TRC layed down a beautiful foundation Synth track in the second half
TMS plays his Sitar and guitar and E-Bow throughout
Janine sings
Stonerjazz Lyrics/Synth/ roland boss bass and drum engine and sings.

STONERJAZZ - https://soundcloud.com/user-911083679
Janine Levinson - https://soundcloud.com/janinelevinson
Uziel - https://soundcloud.com/user-455619833
Tea Are Sea - https://soundcloud.com/tea_are_sea

ASTEROIDS
LYRics. by SToNeRJAZZ

Some asteroids in outer space are made of cheese.
We only need to capture one of these
And we can feed everyone in the world for free.
I'm hoping it won't be a Roquefort or a Brie,
A nice sharp cheddar would be just fine with me.

Make a list check the box then move on
Lock the door, mop the floor, do the chores then move on.
Love the world if you're able, if you're not please set the table
Time to eat, wash your feet, eat your meat
Repeat with rice and beans and broccoli.

High speed snow and sleet outside
While we practice worldwide genocide
In the name of economic prosperity
How bout you, if you were boss what would You do?

Wood nymph hiding stealthily behind a giant Douglas fir
Off to the west. A most majestic tree.
She took my hand that girl with diamonds in her eyes
And said now follow me to a clearing where they were singing songs of love and war.

Getting back trying to unlock the doors
Crucifixion is the perfect antidote for lethargy
Oh can't you see.
If we had our druthers we'd be getting back to where we were before
Even though that bridge is burning brightly in the middle of a balmy night
The dog wood bloomed
Reminded me it used to be her favorite tree
When she still loved me like a bell that rings in distant memories

ASTEROIDS - STONERJAZZ,  Janine Levinson, Uziel, Tea Are Sea

Paradise in the sun.

Mahalo Flying V Ukulele
Yamaha Tenor Saxophone
Korg N364 Music Workstation
Garageband drummer
Lame solos

Life Flies By

Stress Test

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