It doesn't matter if you're right
It doesn't matter if you're wrong
It doesn't matter if you have the whole world fooled
Into thinking you're the one
It doesn't matter what you have
It doesn't matter what you've done
It's just a load of ego-driven crap
To make you feel like you're someone.

The only thing that matters is who you helped or hurt today
If you closed your eyes to pain
If you looked or turned away
If you took or if you gave
If you shined a light into the night
Or helped to dig the grave

There was a particle of you in the first drop of rain that fell
That's just scientific law but it really doesn't help
It's just something that we know
That tells us everything is close
But it really doesn't matter all these theories we propose

The only thing that matters is who you helped or hurt today
If you closed your eyes to pain
If you looked or turned away
If you took or if you gave
If you shined a light into the night
Or helped to dig the grave

Acoustic guitars and bass : Cherish Alexander!

The Only Thing That Matters

"Sweet Birds of Youth": 
Featuring such notable musicians as Joey Burns, co-founder of Calexico, Dustin Boyer (John Cale) and Theo Welch (Barry White), Sweet Birds of Youth is the debut solo album of Richard James Simpson, formerly lead guitarist and vocalist for the band Teardrain (which included bass player and co-songwriter Jill Emery (of such bands as Hole, Mazzy Star and Super Heroines); and bassist for Invisible Chains (featuring musician Carla Bozulich).  

"Sweet Birds of Youth" has been described as a collection of songs that range from sexy and gritty to dreamy and reflective. A very rich and complex sonic palette unfolds in the 18 songs, with an experimental and soulful sound reminiscent of such artist as Bowie, Iggy Pop, The Pixies, P.J. Harvey, Radiohead, Roxy Music and many others. Simpson proves to be capable of re-metabolyzing such a wide range of influences into a consistent personal musical gestalt.  

Formerly credited as Richard James, Richard James Simpson is the brother of the late Rock Halsey from the infamous L.A. punk band Rock Bottom and The Spys (which included Ygarr Ygarrist of Zolar X); and son of actress Renate Huy.  

Joey Burns, of Calexico fame, makes an appearance on the album. He plays hauntingly beautiful cello on the track "You" and contributes to the rich ensemble of vocal harmonies.   

 "Deep Dream": 
Featuring such notable OG punk/rock icons as Jill Emery (Mazzy Star,  Hole); Don Bolles (The Germs); Dustin Boyer (John Cale); Paul Roessler  (The Screamers, Twisted Roots, Nina Hagen); Mark Reback (Vast Asteroid);  Ygarr Ygarrist (Zolar X) and Geza X (Geza X and the Mommymen, The  Deadbeats), Richard James Simpson's sophomore solo album, "Deep Dream,"  offers ferocious,heart-wrenching songs that provide a unique sonic  experience.   

This hypnotic album harks back to such albums as Bowie's "Low" and  "Heroes" incorporating experimental vignettes and songs with  efficacious, hard-hitting tracks reminiscent of such acts as Roxy Music,  Bowie, Pixies and Public Image Ltd. While leaning toward the  experimental side, the songs are fashioned in the Euro-American style  for which Simpson is known: "The Wizard of Oz meets Eno" as the iconic  Geza X once described Simpson.  

The world of "Deep Dream" is set during a time in which humans are at  the precipice of a post-human future - the singularity, in which forces  behind the furtherance of artificial intelligence seek to augment or  outright eliminate humankind. The visceral songs fuse a 21st-century  ultra-violence with a tender and reflective humanity, leading the  listener deeper and deeper down the rabbit hole.  

"Deep Dream" is for those who demand something provocative with taste.  
In addition to entertaining, the album encourages listeners to take a  hard look at how far they are willing to go in order to preserve  themselves when faced with an imminent threat of a dystopian, post-human  paradigm. Will they relinquish their humanity, only to be no more than  pets or bacteria to their immortal overlords, or, are they determined to  remain human?  

Upon viewing the cover of "Deep Dream," we see an image that suggests  the idea of an actual human being from the past staring at us in the  eyes and questioning us about what have we become. Being a child  reinforces the effect, because a child is the most immediate and  spontaneous form of humanity.  

Richard James Simpson is the brother of the late Rock Halsey from the  infamous L.A. punk band The Spys (which included Ygarr Ygarrist of Zolar  X); and son of actress Renate Huy. 

Former member of alternative band  Teardrain, Simpson released his debut solo album "Sweet Birds of Youth"  in 2017, getting excellent feedback on international music press.

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  NO MUSICAL TALENT                    .

  xx Love you always Tracy xx

Music is life and best played LOUD  🗣🎶

All playlists and tracks are what I like 👍

Any artist who wants me to drop their work message me and it’s done, hopefully others will enjoy my tastes which are expansive and still growing anyone wanting me to hear something I might like - PLEASE let me know.  

I appreciate all ARTISTS and hope others agree. 👏

THANKS GREG ( miss you ) 😢
( Profile picture - Greg & Fran @ the Capitol Theatre, Aberdeen circa 1960’s )

THANKS Frank Zappa, one of the finest composers and one of the smartest social observers ever, your legacy lives on.

Tax Cults and Churches.

Soundcloud don’t know what I’d do without you 🤘

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     Adrian P.  Watson

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My name is George Radai, I am a bassist, engineer, composer, and general audio nerd.  My best known band was called "PaperBag" and we did several albums for SST records in the 1980's, and you can find those here on SoundCloud, too.  I will post other pieces from my catalog here, things I wrote myself or co-wrote with others over the years, and soon, NEW STUFF!
Thanks for listening!

WIZNU – What IZ NU?: 
Premier Event Venue • Production Studio • Art Gallery – on Gallery Row in DTLA's Historic Core, 2012-2016. 

WIZNU Studio+Gallery was available for rent as an upscale VIP product launch and private "brand experience"​ facility, filming location, and event venue hosting live performances, screenings, and workshops. WIZNU hosted numerous fine art & photography exhibits, fundraisers, and speakers & seminars. New location in-development; message us for info or collaboration. 

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Independent Music producer. I upload tracks and mockups I make to share them broadly. I like alternative, electronic, rock, metal and classic music; and play Piano, Guitar, Violin and Sax.