After hearing Sarah here on Soundcloud, I knew right away that I wanted to write for her and work with her. Luckily for me, she agreed and so ‘Exit’ was born. With Sarah’s beautiful voice and poignant lyrics, as well as Alba’s incredible guitar, this has been a very special track to put together. I haven’t released anything in almost ten months…and it feels wonderful to be back.
You can hear Sarah at https://soundcloud.com/voiceofgolding
And Alba at https://soundcloud.com/user-775580590

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Exit (feat Sarah Golding & Alba)

"Elemental Blessings" rises from the sacred space created in "The Gathering," offering a song of reverence to the powers that guide transformation. Each verse opens with traditional blessing words, weaving together ancient wisdom with flowing melodies that honor the unique gifts of each element.

The song moves like a spiral dance through the powers of Air, Fire, Water, and Earth. Rising melodies carry Air's blessing of freedom and release, while Fire's verses pulse with the rhythm of transformation. Water's blessing flows through rolling arpeggios suggesting tides of change, before Earth's grounding tones remind us of nature's eternal cycles.

Between verses, a chorus binds these elemental powers together in a simple truth: through Air we rise, through Fire we change, in Water we flow, and to Earth we return. This recurring refrain serves as both meditation and affirmation, acknowledging the sacred role each element plays in transformation.

This second piece in our cycle deepens the ceremonial journey begun in "The Gathering," turning from creation of sacred space to active blessing and transformation. Through layers of harmony and intentionally crafted arrangements, "Elemental Blessings" invites listeners to receive the gifts each element offers in times of transition.

Lyrics:

"Elements of earth and sky
Ancient powers from realms on high
Gather now to guide the way
As spirit seeks a brand new day
Sacred forces, wild and free
Grant your blessings, so may it be"

Air Blessing:
"Blessed be the winds of change
Sweeping through the mountain range
Carrying thoughts beyond the veil
Where consciousness sets forth to sail
Through the breeze our spirits soar
Free to fly forevermore"

Chorus:
"By air we rise
Through fire we change
In water we flow
To earth we return
The circle complete
The blessing earned
So may it be
So may it be"

Fire Blessing:
"Blessed be the sacred flame
Transforming all that bears our name
Through the heat of change divine
Spirit starts its new design
Dancing flames release and burn
What must change as spirits turn"

Chorus:
"By air we rise
Through fire we change
In water we flow
To earth we return
The circle complete
The blessing earned
So may it be
So may it be"

Water Blessing:
"Blessed be the flowing tide
Where mysteries of life reside
Through the depths of time we flow
As ancient wisdom helps us grow
Cleansing waters wash away
What no longer needs to stay"

Chorus:
"By air we rise
Through fire we change
In water we flow
To earth we return
The circle complete
The blessing earned
So may it be
So may it be"

Earth Blessing:
"Blessed be the sacred ground
Where life and death dance round and round
Through the soil of ages past
New beginnings form at last
In nature's cycle, ever true
Each ending births beginning new"

Chorus:
"By air we rise
Through fire we change
In water we flow
To earth we return
The circle complete
The blessing earned
So may it be
So may it be"

Closing Verse:
"Elements united strong
Weaving through this sacred song
Guide this spirit on its way
As night transforms again to day
Sacred powers, wild and free
Your blessings granted, so may it be"

Sacred Circle: Songs of Transformation

Elemental Blessings

Hated that guy! Flashy car, looks, hair, clothes, girls, sex. 
Achieved nothing but pain.
Here is that song that tells of a period after whereby I wanted to be someone else to try and forget what was done to me 24 years ago. 

Soft rap, R&B, soft, emotional. Song by Djsas 
———
Someone Else

Verse]
Most of my life, disguised in a mask
Chasing dreams, but the shadows they cast
Living a  flashy,life
future fakin' brash
Empty heart
cash couldn't mend my broken past

[Verse 2]
Lost in lust, hired love for the night
Darkened soul, searching for the light
Hotel rooms, never felt so tight
Smilin' wide, but the pain outta sight
Tried to be 
that someone , else

[Chorus]
Wanted to be more than just a show
Someone real, not a headline show
Life in the fast lane, but slow on growing
Walkin' away from the lies I used to know
Just wanted to ,be
that someone, someone else

[Bridge]
Fake thrills, empty bills, voids filled
Actin' like a king but always unfulfilled
Played the part, but the role almost 
killed me
Livin' a story so fake,
took fate ,to rebuild

[Verse 3]
Shiny car, but the engine was full of, bulletproof lies
Friends were frauds, prices that escalate high
Thought I had it all but felt cold inside
Hated that guy that envy can't disguise

[Verse 4]
Tossed the mask, threw the keys on the floor
Left the shadows, walked straight out the door
From the echo of a past I can't ignore
Finally found the self I've searched for.

any young man
listening to these
lyrics
don’t ever let
anyone else tell
you, that , 
you are not 
good enough 

Cause You Are

Someone_Else

Ode to Prince, Sinead O’Conner, and Chris Cornell. Cover of the song nothing compares2you.

Nothing Compare$ 2 You(cover)

kosmische Landschaft

Auf meinem Weg zur Erkenntnis

Meine Tabakpfeife

Bumblebee No.1

[Verse]
The light here shifts like whispered secrets
Not your stiff-collar East Coast regrets
It dances slow on the bay’s quiet crest
Golden
Hazy
Never pressed

[Chorus]
The changing light
It’s alive
It’s free
Not boxed in frames
It lets you be
The changing light
It hums
It breathes
San Francisco
It never leaves

[Verse 2]
It crawls up hills where cable cars sigh
Painted ladies watch the sky
Through fog that kisses
Then says goodbye
A glowing love
It won’t comply

[Bridge]
None of your rush
None of your grind
Here the light’s got a freer mind
It spills
It sprawls
It curves
It winds
The sun itself seems redesigned

[Chorus]
The changing light
It’s alive
It’s free
Not boxed in frames
It lets you be
The changing light
It hums
It breathes
San Francisco
It never leaves

San Francisco's  Lights

You may or may not recognize this cover because the arrangement I chose generally fits my acoustic folk style and sound.........

"Linger" is a song by Irish alternative rock band the Cranberries from their debut studio album, Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We? (1993). Written by band members Dolores O'Riordan and Noel Hogan, and produced by Stephen Street, "Linger" was first released as the second and final single from the album on 15 February 1993 by Island Records. It was later re-released on 31 January 1994.

"Linger", which has an acoustic arrangement featuring a string section, became the band's first major hit, peaking at number three in their native Ireland, number eight in the United States, and number 14 in the United Kingdom."                Wikipedia

Mastered Track: Distrokid Mixea
Image: Duygu

Linger-The Cranberries (Cover)

"El Silencio de las Estrellas / The Silence of the Stars" is a symphonic progressive rock album by Argentine musician Julián Martínez, released in 2024. Inspired by classical music and 70s progressive rock, the album features a strong presence of piano, sax, and the orchestral sound of the mellotron. The album consists of five instrumental tracks.

El Silencio de las Estrellas / The Silence of the Stars

Xak Stahl: Alchemist of Sound, Architect of Emotion

Xak Stahl is a genre-blurring music artist, sonic storyteller, and relentless experimenter. Every track he creates is a new world—a kaleidoscope of indie folk, alt-pop, electronica, and global flavors—infused with raw emotion and boundless curiosity. Xak’s music isn’t just heard; it’s felt.

From Shadow to Spotlight

For Xak, music is metamorphosis. His journey began in the shadows, transmuting heartbreak and struggle into songs that glow with hope. Early anthems like “Neon Dreams” and “Rising Through the Darkness” invite listeners to find their own light. His newest project, Major Arcana, channels the mysteries of the Tarot—each song an archetype, each lyric a step along the path from the Fool’s first leap to the wisdom of The World.

More Than Music: A Multisensory Universe

But Xak isn’t confined to sound. As a visual artist and writer, he crafts immersive stories that spill across genres and languages—sometimes haunting, sometimes playful, always honest. Whether he’s conjuring lush soundscapes, weaving bilingual lyrics, or creating striking visuals, Xak’s art dares you to feel deeper and dream wilder.

An Invitation to Transformation

Join Xak Stahl on a sonic odyssey that blurs borders—between genres, between artforms, between you and the music. Each release is an invitation to explore, to heal, to become. For Xak, every song is a spell, every album a universe. The only question is: are you ready to step inside?

Elemental Blessings

XAK STAHL

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