Name: December Knows by Owen Barker
Duration: 5 min 29 s
Description: "December Knows" is a heartfelt holiday ballad that intertwines warm acoustic melodies, soaring strings, and tender vocals. It tells a story of love and connection beneath a starlit winter night, evoking the beauty and serenity of the season. A perfect soundtrack for cozy fireside moments and magical holiday evenings.

Phil Hawker - vocals and music
Bobby Lincoln - lyrics
 
I've always carried a torch for you,
Ever since knee-high,
We were the very best of friends,
And vowed that way to remain,

But through the years your focus changed,
Attracted to the limelight,
You sought to always be centre stage,
To command everyone's eyes

But I can strip away the veneer,
And see  that it's all just  an act,
For at night, behind the façade,
You cry yourself to sleep.

When others get close, you raise the drawbridge,
Refuse to let others in,
You  see it as a sign of weakness,
To reveal what's inside your skin.

But I can strip away the veneer,
And see that it's all just an act,
For at night, behind the facade,    
You cry yourself to sleep.
 
But I'm prepared to call your bluff,
And delve behind the façade,
Discover what is bothering you,
You just have to let me in.

For I have known you since knee-high,
We vowed always to be friends,
To drop your guard is not a weakness,
But can conquer your fears from within.
        
Should we ever become, now we're mature,
More than just good friends,
It was in the stars, that we were aligned,
Before and behind the façade. (Repeat)

Behind the Facade

"Bruce Douglas Cockburn OC (/ˈkoʊbərn/ KOH-bərn; born May 27, 1945) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist. His song styles range from folk to folk- and jazz-influenced rock to soundscapes accompanying spoken stories. His lyrics reflect interests in spirituality, human rights, environmental issues, and relationships, and describe his experiences in Central America and Africa.
Cockburn has written more than 350 songs on 34 albums over a career spanning five decades, of which 22 have received a Canadian gold or platinum certification as of 2018, and he has sold more than one million albums in Canada alone. "
"Pacing the Cage" is a song by Bruce Cockburn about feeling trapped in a situation that seems to be going nowhere. Cockburn described the feeling as: Angsty, feeling trapped where you are, but having put yourself there, Feeling like an animal that's where it doesn't want to be".          Wikipedia

Pacing the Cage - Bruce Cockburn (Cover)

"December Knows" is a heartfelt holiday ballad that intertwines warm acoustic melodies, soaring strings, and tender vocals. It tells a story of love and connection beneath a starlit winter night, evoking the beauty and serenity of the season. A perfect soundtrack for cozy fireside moments and magical holiday evenings.

December Knows

Written By Nick Drake
Performed By DMc.Music / Ian Granton
Recorded By DMc.Music / David Tolley
Mixed By DMc.Music
Watch The River Man Lyric Video Here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLbb4wgFb6c  
Taken From The Nick Drake EP - Listen/Stream On Bandcamp - https://3844dmc.bandcamp.com/album/nick-drake-ep

River Man (Lyrics)

Betty came by on her way
Said she had a word to say
About things today
And fallen leaves

Said she hadn’t heard the news
Hadn’t had the time to choose
A way to lose
But she believes

Gonna see the river man
Gonna tell him all I can
About the plan
For lilac time

If he tells me all he knows
About the way his river flows
And all night shows
In summertime

Betty said she prayed today
For the sky to blow away
Or maybe stay
She wasn’t sure

For when she thought of summer rain
Calling for her mind again
She lost the pain
And stayed for more

Gonna to see the river man
Gonna to tell him all I can
About the ban
On feeling free

If he tells me all he knows
About the way his river flows
I don’t suppose
It’s meant for me

Lyrics Written By - Nick Drake
Copyright @IslandRecords

from Nick Drake EP
Performed By DMc.Music / Ian Granton
Recorded By DMc.Music / David Tolley
Mixed By DMc.Music
license
all rights reserved @IslandRecords

River Man

a live demo recorded on the old tape machine.........peace, cheers for having a listen and seasons greetings.............*Tombstone Jones by The Bluebirds From Montezuma..........one of my many favs that ive found on here........a great group i like to listen to in the morn with me cuppa


somebody told me it's mind over matter
but does it matter to you that mine is in tatters
cos I'm sick of what I'm seeing on my devices
it's breaking my brain

advice never asked for, watch them boiling wooden spoons 
hearing peoples cringy songs with them singing outta tune
and pretending that they listen
to get a good review

or watch them bury their heads in their hands as they weep
cos they lost everything they got nowhere to sleep
and from the comfort of our 24/7 live feed
we can give it our armchair critique

and as always there's talk, endless conclusions
everyone shouting so there aint no solutions
to the problems that lie at our feet
seems they only exist when they're on our screen

branded and tagged like cattle at the station
trying to be our authentic self on rotation
but we can't shut up about it
cos everybody's gotta know

so many conversations we're all trying to be heard
and not paying any mind to the things that deserve 
our attention deficit has never been so bad I've heard
since 1963

and as always there's talk, endless discussions
like a blow to the head can give you concussion
like the problems that lie in our homes
seems they only exist if someone else knows

we protest cos the cows are fartin to much
but if we eat any, the plant lovers hate our guts
cos they rather we live on daises and nuts
so we can squeeze through a crack in the wall

maybe what we need to do is find a quiet space
pull up a chair and stare into space
and for 5 minutes just be alone with our face
and shut the fuck up for a while

stfu (For a While)

What is now?
What is now?
What you see from me is already in the past.
For sure it's a short time lapse, a small fraction of a second.
Light is fast, and there's just a few steps separating our pains.
Will you please now forgive me?
Will you please now forgive me?
Behind what you now see, there is already a different man.

Time Lapse (Based on Anastasyia and David de Michele instrumental)

Cast of characters:

Mistermark-- @user-432503709 -- Mark – backup organs (Wurlitzer and B3), VST steel drums, vocals, lyrics, composition, production, mix

J.J. Terrell-- @j-j-terrell—JJ-- Yamaha Genos 2 electric piano voice and lead organ

Llanpsych-- @llanpsych -- Tez – Epiphone Les Paul electric guitar

TexMex Shaman– @texmex-shaman –Stephen– Fender Custom Shop Telecaster electric guitar and mastering

K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara –Ken–drums and percussion

Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)– @josh-clary-1 –Josh – Fender Precision four string bass

This song began with Mark, who fleshed out the entire thing, from the rhythm section, to the organ that you hear in there, to the lyrics and vocals, before he laid it on the rest of us. We all got a chuckle from the tongue in cheek humor of the lyrics, and were excited to work on a song about an anachronistic adventure of a soulful caveman. 
  Ken was first up with his version of the the beat, finding the soul in the rhythm. Josh was next up, of course, using his "normie" bass for the his version of the line. Once the rhythm section was in place, it was JJ's turn to shine, adding his slick, soulful e. piano to the mix. 
  Now that they had a solid foundation on which to play, Stephen and Tez added their guitar magic to the mix. Stephen with the rhythm and the fills, and Tez with the ripping solo at the end. Mark also added the festive VST steel drums that you hear throughout at this point, too. Now that the music was laid down, he perfected his awesome vocals to complete it.
  It was in the can at that point, and just needed Mark to throw a pro sounding mix on it. Then, Stephen mastered it in his always expert way to finish it off.
  Mark wanted to record an old skool classic Soul song (a la Al Green), which he did, all on his own. But then, once he unleashed it onto the EC gang for their interpretation, they ran with it in a whole new, almost tropical direction, and it was decided to release 2 versions of the song, both of which you can find on Mark's page. Stephen does double duty on guitar for both versions. 
  This was a real team effort, even though it's really Mark's baby. The Eclectic Collective has many different methods of creating music. This one was a great exercise in trying to bring about Mark's vision. We hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed creating it.
Original lyrics by mistermark:
(Verse 1)
Walking through this concrete jungle
I’m just trying to stay out of the way 
just me and ol’ Rex, my furry companion 
we been fielding funky looks all day
then somebody saw me kicking rocks with my bare toes
he said buddy have you lost your way?
then I sat right down and I started to cry
and this is what I had to say…

(Chorus)
I’m a caveman, I can’t catch a break
everybody says I’m so passé 
I’m a caveman, it’s too much to take
I’m ancient history or so they say 

(Verse 2)
Sittin’ in my man cave watching the clock crawl
there's nothing good on my tv 
my big grubby hands can’t flip thru the channels
i cant even hold a cup of tea
I was chatting on the phone making plans with a lady
a little bit of company
but my date split QUICK when I opened the door
man I wonder what’s wrong with me

(Chorus)
I’m a caveman, I can’t catch a break now
the ladies say I’m so passé 
I’m a caveman, it’s too much to take
I’m ancient history or so they say

(Verse 3)
The big city’s fine but something’s on my mind
I feel a little incomplete
I miss my old club, for rustling up some grub
and the touch of grass below my feet
I’ve been around longer than all your creation, 
like the rocks and trees and streams
I wanna get back home, where forever I’ll roam
even if it’s only in my dreams

(Chorus/outro)
I’m a caveman
I can’t catch a break 
everybody says I’m so passé 
I’m a caveman, it’s too much to take
I’m ancient history or so they say

I’m a caveman, 
must be come kinda mistake
everybody says I’m so passé 
well I’m a - a caveman
It’s too much to take
but

Caveman( EC Version) -Eclectic Collective

Music: Joachim Krömker
Guitars & Synth: Joachim Krömker
Vocals: xian3
Editorial work on Lyrics: xian3
Words by Theodor W. Adorno (1903-1969) in „Philosophy of new music“, 1949
Translation mainly by machine
Cover: AI generated on Dec.31st 2024 at 10:30

Behind The Dam

“The person 
who allows oneself 
to be exuded (poured out)
in weeping 
and a music 
which is no longer like it 
in anything, (in anything)

at the same time 
allows the stream 
of what is not itself 
to flow back 
into it, 
what is not itself 

and what was dammed up 

behind the dam 
of the world of things.”  	

Behind the dam
Behind the dam
Behind the dam

Behind The Dam (wt Art.Silence)

The Angels Crying

self reflection for the ego


Lyrics

Goodbye Ego

Why, on Earth do I fight you?
For I am inside you.
Why won't you climb out.
You know I can never hide from you

Is it your suffering as an entity
That clouds the real minds energy
Is it tat you are fear,
Is it that you are pain
Have you got a a.vouce
Does compassion always win?

Are you the seed of doubt that created my sin?
If that's your biggest shout I want no more of you then 

In front belief
Behind is your grief
You must create a thief that loves his own leech

Well then why on Earth do I fight uou?
For I a a soul and I'm inside you
If this be yiu way
Then live will release
Your whisky dismay and your search for resonance

So why non this Earth do I fight you
I am a souk Ns I'm jnside you
Stuck in rh3 middle with toi 
I'm a soil caajr canniBdo qqp


Goodbye Ego

Loaded Gun

I'm not driven by media trends or fleeting song fads—each track is a personal expression of the music I truly want to create.

Owen Barker is a versatile musician who blends diverse styles with ease, crafting every element of his music—from vocals and beats to production and lyrics. His passion for transforming ideas into captivating compositions shines in every track, reflecting his deep dedication to the craft of music-making.

Thank you so much for your support! From here on out, you can look forward to even higher-quality songs, with studio-level polish on everything released after the Halloween tracks. Your support means the world to me!

December Knows

Owen Barker

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