'We Will Rise ' is a gritty, anthemic pop rock song about the times we are living in.  The aim was to write a realistic song about the pandemic that everyone can relate to, but is also full of hope and determination for a better future.

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Released:  April 23, 2021
Words & Music: Peter J Lake
Lead vocals: Peter J Lake
Backing Vocals: Chris Pepper and Peter J Lake
Lead & rhythm guitar: Tim Bond
Rhythm guitar: Chris Pepper
Acoustic guitar: Chris Pepper
Drums & percussion: Chris Pepper
Bass: Chris Pepper
Piano: Chris Pepper
Pianet: Chris Pepper
Melodica: Chris Pepper
Organ: Chris Pepper
Bells & Glockenspiel: Chris Pepper
String Arrangement: Chris Pepper
Engineered: Chris Pepper (Saltwell Studio, Huntingdon, UK)
Mixed: Tim Bond (Bookmatch Studio, Barton, UK)
Produced: Chris Pepper and Tim Bond

We Will Rise

A country pop track about the longing for wide opens spaces and getting away from modern life. Influenced by The Eagles and Gram Parsons.

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Wish I Was A Cowboy

Scars is an anthemic song about life and the struggles and experiences we go through.  It hasn’t always been easy but we come out stronger and still standing…we wear the scars with pride.

Peter J Lake: vocals, acoustic guitar, lead electric guitar, bass, accordian
Tim Bond: Rhythm guitar, drums
Produced & Mixed by Tim Bond, Bookmatch Studios, Barton, near Cambridge, UK.
Mastered by Tim Debney, Fluid Mastering

Scars

'Not the Only One' is a poignant but uplifting song concerning the topics of loneliness, isolation and mental health issues.  It was awarded '5/5 Commended' in the 2019 UK Songwriting Contest.

From EP Shifting Sands of Reason, releases May 12, 2023
Vocals: Peter J Lake
Piano and Programming: Peter J Lake, Rob Clydesdale
Guitar and Bass: Rob Clydesdale

Music and lyrics: Peter J Lake
Produced by Rob Clydesdale
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Shifting Sands of Reason

Not the Only One

'Surfing on a Dream' is a dreamy, Summery song looking back to childhood, when we lived in the moment and put off tomorrow. The song is in an acid jazz/Latin funk style with vocals by Rob Clydesdale and a Latin horn and percussion arrangement. Look out for the Jamiroquai and Santana influence.

From EP Shifting Sands of Reason, track releases May 12, 2023
Lead vocal: Rob Clydesdale
Backing Vocals: Rob Clydesdale, Peter J Lake
Electric & Acoustic Guitar: Peter J Lake
Bass: Rob Clydesdale
Percussion: Rob Clydesdale
Horn Arrangement: Rob Clydesdale
Organ: Rob Clydesdale
Marimba: Rob Clydesdale

Music & Lyrics: Peter J Lake & Rob Clydesdale
Produced by Rob Clydesdale
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Surfing on a Dream

A life affirming song for the 21st century - for anyone who feels in between...in between culture, religion, race or sexuality.

Imagine The Beatles meet 70s Pink Floyd with a cosmic spaced out vibe.

From EP Shifting Sands of Reason, releases May 12, 2023
Lead Vocal - Peter J Lake
Backing vocals - Rob Clydesdale
Acoustic Guitars - Peter J Lake, Rob Clydesdale
Electric Guitar (country style) - Peter J Lake
Electric guitar (rock and ebow) - Rob Clydesdale
Bass - Rob Clydesdale
Organ Programming - Peter J Lake and Rob Clydesdale
Percussion - Rob Clydesdale

Music & Lyrics: Peter Lake
Produced by Rob Clydesdale robclydesdale3.wixsite.com/robclydesdalemusic#!
Image: Adina Voicu (Pixabay)

Twilight Child

''Shifting Sands of Reason' is a song that lyrically fits with the times we are living in: the political divides, the conflicts and how we feel powerless to change it. But the song ends on an optimistic note....as Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”

'Shifting Sands of Reason' has a stark, apocalyptic soundscape with swirling winds, wind chimes and gently strummed acoustic guitar. The string arrangement created with Rob Clydesdale captures the shades of light and darkness in the song: the hope amongst the struggle.

From EP Shifting Sands of Reason, released 3 November, 2023
Vocals and Backing Vocals: Peter J Lake
Backing Vocals: Rob Clydesdale
Electric Guitar: Peter J Lake
String Arrangement: Rob Clydesdale and Peter J Lake
Produced by Rob Clydesdale
Artwork: Peter J Lake

I'm a singer/songwriter guitarist, heavily influenced by bands such as The Beatles.  My songs are rich in melody and my lyrics have an underlying message.  Don't be surprised to hear influences from pop, country, folk, funk, latin, classical and musical theatre.

I have studied the art and craft of songwriting and am a Writer Associate with Mercury Musical Developments.  In 2019 I entered the prestigious UK Songwriting Contest for the first time and scored 5/5 Commended for 'Not the Only One' (considered for the semi-finals).

Peter J Lake

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