When The Sun Set

Rapunzel, Rapunzel, high in the tower, (Parvati and Nik)

alma

Now We're Strangers

'Eclipse' 

Written by Daniel Cooke (DanSTAR Music)

Produced & performed by Daniel Cooke

All Rights Reserved

DanSTAR - Eclipse

A cover version of a song by Big Thief accompanied by Lainey providing vocals

Paul

Photograph - Ed Sheeran

A beautiful solo debut EP for singer/songwriter Jacq Teh, “Waves” is awash with raw emotion and vulnerability. A glimpse into the inner dealings behind a tumultuous break-up, the album takes listeners from the beginning through to the end of a collapsing relationship. Deeply moving and painfully real, listeners can expect a good cry as the journey reaches its destination of closure and acceptance.

The music is reminiscent of Bon Iver’s reverberant harmonies, with a poignant attention to detail and slight nod to Teh's jazz and R&B roots. The album seamlessly blends genres, cohesive in its use of vocal production and choral orchestrations. While “Happened” feels like a gentle lullaby bringing listeners into Teh’s world, “Did” and “Waves” are drenched with imagery and an almost palpable feeling of hearbreak. “Friends” features Toronto jazz pianist Jen Lo and gives us subtle R&B grooves and riffs, all while dishing out lyrics that strike to the core. “Getting Older” is undeniably relatable for anyone in their late 20’s to mid 30’s contemplating where they are in life and whether they have achieved the milestones expected of them at this stage. With a mild country landscape set by Toronto jazz guitarist Jay Yoo, the track is a minimalist approach to coming to terms with the dread of aging. And with a cinematic finish, the album concludes with a flowing piece, bringing us back to the image of running water and waves. Featuring a masterful orchestration of woodwinds performed by jazz composer, bandleader, and multi-instrumentalist Dennis Kwok, all one can really do at the end of this album is cry and cry and cry.

“Waves” is the simple story of a break-up, told so carefully and beautifully that it is impossible to turn away. We held in its comforting melodies and embraced by its luscious harmonies. An ambitious debut album for artist, Jacq Teh, firmly marking her place in the world of independent and contemporary music. 

Getting Older

its says it all on the song, finding the last gentleman in this town.

gentleman(demo)

This is a bunch of really rough-quality demos of songs I am tired of holding on to. Some of them aren't bad songs necessarily. Of course, that's subjective. 

blurry_images.mp3

My thoughts lately...

This song is also on spotify under the profile SpicySmile



everything / nothing

Vice

idol - Punchline

Nederlandse vertaling van For the One - Bethel

Met open armen

Light Breaks Through

Verse 1 
The streets are empty, 
the windows are dark
Every step feels heavier
 than the last
I carry the silence 
like a stone in my chest
Waiting for a sign, 
but nothing comes back

Pre-Chorus (quiet shift)
And I can’t tell if I’m fading
Or if the night’s just overstaying

Chorus (uplifting)
But the light breaks through, it always does
Shadows fade when it’s just us
We are stronger than the fear we knew
The light breaks through, it always does

Verse 2
The clock ticks slowly, 
the years disappear
The world keeps moving 
but I stay here
The walls remember 
every word I’ve said
But I’m still alive, 
I’m not finished yet

Pre-Chorus
And I can’t tell if I’m sinking
Or if the world is slowly blinking

Chorus (uplifting)
But the light breaks through, it always does
Shadows fade when it’s just us
We are stronger than the fear we knew
The light breaks through, it always does

Verse 3
Hold on, hold on, 
the night won’t last
The dark is heavy 
but it breaks like glass
Hold on, hold on, 
we’re almost through
There’s a brighter sky 
waiting for you

Pre-Chorus
And I can’t tell if I’m sinking
Or if the world is slowly blinking

Final Chorus
The light breaks through, it always does
Shadows fade when it’s just us
We are stronger than the fear we knew
The light breaks through, it always does
Yeah, it always does


Light Breaks Through

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