Monday Playlist week of 3/10/2025

indie folk

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Shapes: 50 Sonically spatial songs from the SoundCloud community

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This song was written by Chuck Berry while in prison and was recorded
in 1964.  This " poor boy" traveled across dozen states by bus, train and
plane to get to his promise land (California).  It was also recorded by
Elvis Presley .  Remember, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Freddy Weller,
had a hit with it also.  Louisiana's own Johnny Allen also had a hit with
it here in cajun land.  Having a little fun with this one.

Promise Land ( Cover of Chuck Berry )

Written and Produced by: Josh McAlexander

Nowhere To Run {Original}

A bit bored so I mixed some words and vocal with Bob Warner's Lazydayz Blues instrumental track.

Lazydayz Blues - Lyrics & Vocal by Tony Harris - Music by Bob Warner - Original

This is 'One for The Ages' and an updated version of a Collaborative work featuring my own music composition, acoustic guitar work, and vocals to create a version for 'The In Between' original lyrics as penned by Jaime Webb Ross. This project has gone through a number of revisions and ReMixes, and now also prominently features TytlBlues (Tom Adams) Blistering Blues Guitar work and The Ace of Bass - Vladaroo Vlad Josephson, along with the magical Mix-Mastery of Van Gabriel (Gabriel Vanore).
The In Between © 
(Original Lyrics - Jaime Webb Ross)
No longer here 
No longer there 
You walk along 
Though not sure where
Inside a world 
You've never seen
 Your newfound Home 
Of In Between
Where rules have changed 
You try to learn
 Which bridge to cross
 Which bridge to burn
Where all you knew  
No longer fits
 A whole new world 
Inside exists
Who can you trust?
 What will they say ?
To try to make you
 Walk their way
You learn to read
 Between the lines
 The words not said 
The strongest kind
Listen to  Your inner voice 
Trust yourself
 To make your choice
Continue on
 Find strength within
 Embrace the New
 You're living in
Thanks to everyone for working with me to help craft a work that we can all truly be proud of in this song version for Jaime's Lyrics. There were many other superb compositions featuring these lyrics and they are all unique and featured some most talented musicians in each case. We're just pleased to offer up a Final version of this one in the AcoustaTronic Genre, as well. Thanks for listening.

Sunny Beaches Ahead

The In Between

The In Between © - AcoustaTronic Version

Contemporaneous Original Sketching with Synths and Stuff.

Sunny Beaches All Around

Oceans of Water ©

Oceans Of Water ©

Lonely Road.lead vocal.Frank Scimia

"A Love Like No Other"

Recollections of flowing memories from when you entered my life
Your long black flowing hair & those beckoning eyes that still call me
It was obvious that we were never through which is why I returned
And in this world, who could ever say they knew of romance like this?
A Love Like No Other

Am deeply sorry for the pain I caused from an addiction that destroyed me
You were always the one & I struggled to cope with all I could not say
As time slowly passes by, I know in my heart you will be back in my arms one day
A Love Like No Other, a girl that gave me a reason to smile
A Love Like No Other, the connection of two souls that become one

Shane Beck (The Last American Poet)

1 - A Love Like No Other - Shane Beck

In the Winter of 2023, singer songwriter Andrew Michelin of The All Canadian Soundclash was approached by Nashville record producer Dean Miller (Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Kris Kristofferson) son of legendary singer songwriter Roger Miller after hearing The All Canadian Soundclash’s 2021 Album “Better late than never”. Dean expressed great interest in Andrew’s song writing ability and invited him down to Nashville, Tennessee to record a record. In the summer of 2024 he found himself in Nashville’s music row recording at the legendary and historic studio called Sound Emporium founded by Jack Clement, where countless notable musicians have also recorded such as Taylor Swift, Jelly Roll, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and R.E.M. 
Andrew Michelin, the musician behind The All Canadian Soundclash from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, showcases original indie folk and alternative
rock through his projects. His approach emphasizes quality songwriting and live performance, rooted in a “less is more” philosophy. This approach,
reminiscent of The Beatles’ melodic traditions, aims to create accessible, radio-friendly music. Michelin prioritizes structured compositions and
catchy pop hooks, recognizing their significance in crafting engaging songs. This commitment to both craftsmanship and accessibility underscores 
his music’s appeal, resonating with listeners who appreciate well-crafted melodies and memorable performances.
What was produced and recorded at Sound Emporium turned into The All Canadian Soundclash’s third release. A four song E.P. entitled “Nashville” with the song “Tired” being the first single off the record. “Tired” is a deeply personal and emotional song for Andrew, reflecting a tragic event in his life. The combination of a haunting piano intro and Andrew’s melancholic vocals suggests a poignant and introspective atmosphere. The theme of loss and grief due to a drunk driving incident adds a layer of emotional depth to the song, making it a powerful tribute to his friend. The transition from the lonely piano to a full folk rock band performance likely intensifies the emotional impact, creating a memorable listening experience for the audience.

Tired

Minor Inconveniences

We're back.

Janine: voices, vocal melody and harmony, lyrics https://soundcloud.com/janinelevinson
Jonathan: initial music, instruments, mix
David Levinson: image

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Nature has conspired to bring a basketful of obstacles 
Pesky interfering things, not the things she ought to bring 
They pile up in my way like spiky beaver dams 
They just accumulate like unbrushed tresses,

Well surprise surprise, they can be wonderful

An infantry of shoulds and bags of promises 
Have all transmogrified and curl like willow branches 
That crown around my head and vine around my feet 
And where the fire burned, they slurp the ashes

But surprise surprise, they're kinda beautiful
 it’s all so beautiful


Surprise surprise, it’s pretty beautiful
Nature is a wild thing with no philosophy 
And where the atoms turn is helter skelter 
So on the sides of trees forever lichen grows 
And mossy destiny is in their shelter

Surprise surprise, it’s all so beautiful


Surprise Surprise (with Janine Levinson)

Cast of Characters:
E Ruizzo-- https://soundcloud.com/ruizzoidman21centurions --Manuel-- composition, lyrics, Squier Stratocaster electric guitar, vocals, mix, and production
J.J. Terrell-- @j-j-terrell—JJ-- piano, accordion, and horn
TexMex Shaman– @texmex-shaman –Stephen– Jose Ramirez nylon stringed flamenco style guitar, and mastering
K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara –Ken–drums, percussion
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)– @josh-clary-1 –Josh – four string Fender Precision Bass bass

This song began all the way back when Manuel was 16 and found love that summer with a girl named Carmen. He remembered her, though, and wrote this song about her all these years later. The title of the song means "Your name has the song," and the lyrics spell out the girl's charms using the letters of her name. Check out the lyrics and the translation below. 
  Using that inspiration, Manuel came up with the song structure and the vocal melodies to a rudimentary drum track with his electric guitar. He then asked Josh if the group would be interested in taking it on. Josh, never being one to refuse a challenging piece of music, and always on the lookout for interesting musicians with whom to collaborate, accepted his kind offer and created a project for the rest of the Eclectic Collecitve to join. He started the whole thing off by adding his bass, to which Ken added his innovative drums, to which Josh redid his bass, as is the typical process in the EC.
  Next up was JJ, who you'd think he'd grown up with Spanish music the way he added the horns, accordion, and piano. Then Stephen stepped in and added his psychedelic and intricate acoustic guitar to the stew. 
  It was all done, except for the mix at this point. Manuel did the honors, and did it very expertly. Stephen mastered it to give it more volume and dynamism, too, as he always does. 
  This was the first, but we hope not the last, time the EC has collaborated with Manuel, although we're all fans of the incredible music on his page. He was a true delight to work with, giving honest, encouraging feedback and helping us shape his song to meet his vision. We hope you enjoy listening to this song as much as we enjoyed creating it.

Original lyrics by E Ruizzo:

TU NOMBRE TIENE LA CANCIÓN  /  YOUR NAME HAS THE SONG

Qué es una lágrima en el desierto?  /  What is a tear in the desert?
Cae sin ruido, se evapora y se olvida.  /  It falls without noise, evaporates and is forgotten.
No tiene tiempo de brillar, su vida  /  It has no time to shine, its life
es corta y su camino tan incierto…  /  is short and its path so uncertain...

Ce del calor del desierto y su sol,  /  ‘C’ for the heat of the desert and its sun,
a del adiós por el que lloré tanto;  /  ‘a’ for the farewell for which I cried so much;
erre del río que forma mi llanto;  /  ‘r’ for the river formed by my crying;
eme de miedo, de magia y de amor.  /  ‘m’ for fear, for magic and for love.

E de esperanza, de espacio rosado,  /  ‘E’ for hope, for pink space,
de espina clavada, de suelta emoción;  /  for stuck thorn, for loose emotion;
ene de noche de un tiempo pasado.  /  ‘n’ for night of a past time.

Carmen, tu nombre tiene la canción  /  Carmen, your name has the song
de todo aquello que has significado:  /  of all that you have meant:
Carmen de luz, de sonrisa y de adiós.  /  Carmen of light, of smile and of goodbye.

Tu Nombre Tiene La Canción (with The Eclectic Collective)

I AM KEEPING SCORES / Open Collaboration from IPG1
Lillithe : Music, Mix and Production
IPG1 : Vocals and Verses
https://soundcloud.com/ipg1/im-keeping-score-vocals-92-bpm


I Am KEEPING SCORE

I been laying down a lotta rock out epic battle stuff lately that i don't tend to share with people for whatever reason so here's a little something!  I think i miss being in a band sometimes even as an old man haha, just don't miss being the only guy in the band with a van...

Peculiar Shapes^*^

Original music by : FPMORINSTUDIO/Francois Pierre Morin 

Peace for all

Lyrics

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world

Activated citizens change the world
Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has

Radicalized citizens change the world
Indeed, it’s the only that ever has

Agitate and always agitated

One, two, three, four

Black bloc black mask
Take rights don’t ask
Confront and harass 
Those with power don’t pass

Activated citizens change the world
Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has

Show your discontent

Track Credits:
Stricknice: Live drums, ending remix
@j-nice-6
Bitzone: Mix and Master
@bitzone
www.bitzones.net
Wou-Wou & the Wormling: Bass, Guitar, Original Demo Track, Song Art
@wouwouandthewormling
wouwouandthewormling.bandcamp.com
www.instagram.com/wouwouandthewormling
the Couch King: Lyrics, Vocals, Samples, Production
musiciselation.bandcamp.com

Lyrics

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world

Activated citizens change the world
Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has

Radicalized citizens change the world
Indeed, it’s the only that ever has

Agitate and always agitated

One, two, three, four

Black bloc black mask
Take rights don’t ask
Confront and harass 
Those with power don’t pass

Activated citizens change the world
Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has

Show your discontent


Black Bloc

Stricknice, Bitzone, Wou-Wou & The Wormling, and the Couch King - Black Bloc

Texte Français et Google Traduction

LES VRAIS DU FAUX
Ils ont beau dire, ils ont beau faire
Tous leurs sourires sont à l’envers
Beaucoup de trop, et çà se voit
Se sentant haut tant ils s'y croient.
Sous apparence vivent au-dessus
Dans l'insolence voir même plus
Jouant les meilleurs se sentant beaux
En rois de coeur, qui sonnent faux
Riant de tout, même pas marrant
Quand on s’en fout complètement
Ils s’intéressent sans écouter
Et puis ils laissent tout çà tomber.

Dans les amis, nos confidents
Il reste les vrais, heureusement
Pouvoir se dire et franchement
Les beaux, les pires des sentiments.

Ils congratulent dans le mépris,
Nous prennent pour nuls et puis aussi
Sans de scrupule en font leurs vies.
En tête de rang, la bonne place
Tous les gênants ils les déplacent
Se faisant grand  ils les remplacent.
L'hypocrisie en bandoulière
Car çà aussi ils savent la faire
Ils continuent, se croyant fort
Tout au-dessus, voir plus encore.

Dans les amis, nos confidents
Il reste les vrais, heureusement
Pouvoir se dire et franchement
Les beaux, les pires des sentiments.

Tout çà se voit et on le sent 
Alors pourquoi perdre son temps
Laissons tomber une fois pour toute
Plus les garder sur notre route.
Car peu importe, faut avancer
Fermant  nos portes, les oublier
Laissons les dirent, laissons les faire
Prendre un soupir à l'ordinaire
Sentiments sains, bons ressentis
Pour que demain, saine soit la vie.

Dans les amis, nos confidents
Il reste les vrais, heureusement
Pouvoir se dire et franchement
Les beaux, les pires des sentiments.

THE TRUES FROM THE FALSE

No matter what they say, no matter what they do
All their smiles are upside down
Too many, and it shows
Feeling high as they believe in it.
Under appearance live above
In insolence see even more
Playing the best feeling beautiful
In kings of hearts, who ring false
Laughing at everything, not even funny
When we don't care at all
They are interested without listening
And then they drop it all.

In friends, our confidants
There are still the real ones, fortunately
Being able to say oneself and frankly
The beautiful, the worst feelings.

They congratulate in contempt,
Take us for rubbish and then too
Unscrupulously make their lives out of it.
At the head of the row, the right place
All the troublesome ones they move them
Making themselves big they replace them.
Hypocrisy on the shoulder
Because that too they know how to do
They continue, believing themselves strong
All above, even more.

In friends, our confidants
There are still the real ones, fortunately
Being able to say oneself and frankly
The beautiful, the worst feelings.

All this can be seen and felt 
So why waste your time
Let's give up once and for all
No longer keep them on our way.
Because it doesn't matter, you have to move forward
Closing our doors, forgetting them
Let them say it, let them do it
Take a sigh at the ordinary
Healthy feelings, good feelings
So that tomorrow, life will be healthy.

In friends, our confidants
There are still the real ones, fortunately
Being able to say oneself and frankly
The beautiful, the worst feelings.

LES VRAIS DU FAUX

Claude Ely wrote "Ain't No Grave" in 1934 while sick...decided to try covering it. 

Ain't No Grave - Cover by Tony Harris

A song for us all

@rick-4-1 on Drums
@phil-mcwalter on The Other Stuff

Do You Know What I Mean

D' Ya Know What I Mean? - [revisited]

Well , I was going to do this one completely by myself , but then thought why not ask my friend Kim to sing with me , she did a wonderful job and this is the result ! It's a bit Poppy but we hope you like it .
Next up on the 14th is a song just by myself , then on the 21st is another song with Kim .
I'm halfway through songs with Gaz , Axel and Charlotte , so lots to come even though time is limited at the moment !
Remember that me and Charlotte have an album out , links below , and thank you so much !
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nWWNcrIRv08J_eEbL7MJ_1UTdMo0MjJLM
https://open.spotify.com/album/78ewrWZjS41XvHT9mFWd6O?si=yDMcRADSSrOdWlanz6UPMw

Tokyo Rose

03/10/2025

God Is Peace

Well this is a tongue in cheek rocker written by Axel , who kindly invited me to join him , we do spend so much time burning the midnight oil in our studios , that we really should be asleep by now , our wives even make a reluctant cameo appearance ! Fun and good time rocker , we hope you like it ! Me and Gaz have a cracking song out on the 7th , he's had one of his visions for a new one , so I will be visiting planet Brownie pretty soon !
But in the meantime I'm working on a song with Dave Cooper , done a few recordings with Kim , and we've done a couple of songs written by Mary Augustson ( Skippy ) that are getting played on Amazing Radio UK/USA , good grief I'm 63 , I should be reaching for my pipe and slippers !
Thank you so much for your kind support , and me and Charlottes album is still out there , it's definitely worth a listen !
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nWWNcrIRv08J_eEbL7MJ_1UTdMo0MjJLM
https://open.spotify.com/album/78ewrWZjS41XvHT9mFWd6O?si=yDMcRADSSrOdWlanz6UPMw

We Should Be Asleep By Now

Life’s not just black and white. A discussion with an old guy contemplating suicide

Domino

The latest offering by Kim and myself , it's a moody rocker , hope you like it !
We entered a song contest with Journey of Discovery , if you get chance give us a vote  http://hofa-contest.com/song/19226/
Next up is a Stadium Rocker with Andrea Brennan , followed by me and Kim , me and Dave Cooper , by myself , cracker with Gaz , Kim , myself , oh how the list goes on and on , just like I am so I'll shut up now !
Don't forget me and Charlotte's album , links are below .
Thank you so much for all the support !
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nWWNcrIRv08J_eEbL7MJ_1UTdMo0MjJLM
https://open.spotify.com/album/78ewrWZjS41XvHT9mFWd6O?si=yDMcRADSSrOdWlanz6UPMw

Love's the Light

Love's The Light

Reflections on like, growing old, a little sad, but I think we all share emotions of good and bad times.

I Don,t Like Tomorrow Today

Newly re-minted Version of this Tune features updated 'Bitcrushed' Logic Pro X Drums. Played Guitar(s) and added my Vocals and mixed it all up again. As always, Genuine Thanks for listening and/or commenting. Most appreciated! :D
Something About the Nighttime ©  - ROCK Version
Riff Beach Original
RiffWerx - 2017
There’s Something about the Nighttime
Something ‘bout The Night
Sometimes it just seems like The Right Time
It just feels so Right
Don’t lose your grip on The Day
Don’t lose your Inner Light
And, Don’t Let it Get Away
Keep it Shining Bright
(Chorus)
There’s Something about The Nighttime
There’s Something about The Night
Sometimes, it just seems (feels) like The Right Time
It just feels so Right
(Just feels so Right)
Bridge (Slow Transition - Key Change)
Passing Slowly
Passing Fast
Grab on Tightly
Before……The Future’s Past
(Last Verse)
In those Morning Hours of Reflective Thought
As the Sun rises slowly in The East
Well, those times, they just can’t be Bought
In which Wonders never seem to Cease
(Repeat Chorus and Out)

RiffWerx

Version #1 Vocals, Music and Mix by Eddie Harrison
Lyrics by Tony Harris 2012 (BMI)

V-1. HE GOT HIS RECORD DEAL TODAY
A SILVER EAGLE BUS IS ON THE WAY
HE'S ON TOP OF THE WORLD
BUT - UP IS SOMETIMES DOWN

CHORUS
AS THE WORLD GOES ROUND AND ROUND
UP IS SOMETIMES DOWN
THE GRASS IS NOT ALWAYS GREENER
ON THE OTHER SIDE
UP IS SOMETIMES DOWN
UP IS SOMETIMES DOWN

V-2. HE'S BEEN ON THE ROAD FOR A YEAR
GIRLS ARE SCREAMING AT EVERY SHOW
IT'S NO LONGER ABOUT THE MUSIC
UP IS SOMETIMES DOWN

REPEAT CHORUS

V-3. MAMA TAUGHT HIM RIGHT FROM WRONG
BUT FAME CAN DRAG YOU DOWN
IN THIS WORLD WE LIVE IN
UP IS SOMETIMES DOWN

REPEAT CHORUS

ENDING
AS THE WORLD GOES ROUND AND ROUND
UP IS SOMETIMES DOWN
AS THE WORLD GOES ROUND AND ROUND
UP IS SOMETIMES DOWN
UP IS SOMETIMES DOWN
UP IS SOMETIMES DOWN

Up Is Sometimes Down (Lyrics Tony Harris - Music / Vocals by Eddie Harrison) Original 2012

The Lumineers (Deluxe Edition)

Elouise

The Lumineers

Morning Song

Some songs just set a mood and feeling.  It was written in 1964 by 
Gordon Lightfoot and released in 1966.  It has been recorded by 
many artist to include Bob Dylan and Elvis.  I really like Jerry
Reed's version.

Early Morning Rain (Cover -Gordon Lightfoot)

Caamp

Vagabond

The Nashville Sound

If We Were Vampires

My Frist Track for the new album. Mixing with my new high end equipment. A song of reflection about the early music festival scene near San Francisco  where I grew up.

Freedom Free Love Free To Be Heard by GLEN GRANTHEM
Play it like you use to play it when you were young
Tearing up a fret board until you reached number one
Spend those days on the green lost in the crowd
Shoulder to shoulder as the band rocks out
Singing songs about peace and love and Smoking grass as guitars strum

Day after day the music was life 
Turntables spin all through the night
One hand on a pipe carved out of stone
All your friends felt right at home
With both hands in the air and Every face wore long hair
Viet Nam was miles away  Every song had its place
Solo
The sixties were like no other time in our life
Draft cards ,Protests , Equal rights
We were coming of age to save the world
Freedom , Free Love , Free To Be Heard
Singing songs about peace and love Smoking grass as Guitars Strum
With Both hands in the air 
Singing Songs About Peace and Love.....

Freedom , Free Love , Free To Be Heard ( Original ) with Lyrics

!!!HOT NEWS!!! New Valuable Friends vinyl album and CD available! See link below. Pre-order now for release on 12th Aug! (Release has had to be moved back from 7th due to unprecedented demand!)

Composer/Guitarist/Producer

Songs: We find them unpainted in our hands, throw them up into the air of our imagination, turning them in the colours we see after we close our eyes until they feel just right, and sometimes we catch them perfectly, without blemishing them...

My music is on most platforms for your ease.

Wow!!  417K+ plays and 4,000+ valued followers and friends on SC alone, that provide lots of wonderfully helpful comments that fuel the next track! Really big thanks to the SC community for listening and providing such brilliant feedback and support. It means so much to myself and my collaborators - huge thanks.

I work in different styles, as the inspiration, dreams or bubonic plagiarism comes! I use Logic Pro X on Mac.
 
I write, produce and play all my own stuff (unless otherwise stated), play vintage Tokai Strats mainly, PRS Torero, Steinberger, Gretsch G2627T, Classical, Fender Dreadnought, Yamaha and Rickenbacker basses, keyboards and sax. I use Native Instrument's Komplete, Omnisphere 2 and my own organic samples.

I mix on Sennheiser HD 280 Pro's and HD 650's (closed and open headphones) when not making a bigger noise through my Yamaha HS8 studio monitors. I use Focusrite Clarett 2Pre ThunderBolt and Apogee audio interfaces, Neumann & iSK condenser & AKG dynamic mics. 

Hardware: Feb 1978 Marshall JMP 50W Combo, BOO & BOSS stomps

I love collaborating with other musicians and will compose with, play guitar for, produce, arrange, master or even just hum along with other SC musicians. Please ask!

P.S. I am a long standing member of the Performing Rights Society and PPL through my old TV and theatre work as well as my record and publishing deals.

D' Ya Know What I Mean? - [revisited]

Phil McWalter