"The High Priestess," a mesmerizing track from Xak Stahl's "Major Arcana" album, is a sonic journey into the realms of intuition, mystery, and hidden knowledge. Inspired by the enigmatic Tarot card, this song blends alternative rock with ambient and indie pop elements to create an ethereal soundscape that invites listeners to explore their inner worlds.

Stahl's vocals carry a hushed, almost reverent quality, embodying the High Priestess's role as keeper of sacred mysteries. The lyrics paint vivid imagery of moonlit nights, veiled truths, and the delicate balance between light and shadow, encouraging listeners to trust their intuition and embrace the unknown.

Musically, "The High Priestess" is a delicate tapestry of sound. Haunting melodies intertwine with subtle, atmospheric instrumentation, creating a sense of depth and mystery. The arrangement ebbs and flows like tides of consciousness, mirroring the cyclical nature of insight and revelation.

The chorus serves as a powerful affirmation of inner wisdom, with the declaration "I am The High Priestess" becoming a mantra for those seeking to tap into their subconscious knowledge. The bridge beautifully illustrates the moment of revelation, where hidden truths come to light.

"The High Priestess" is more than just a song; it's a musical meditation on the power of intuition and the mysteries that lie within us all. It speaks to anyone seeking to explore their inner landscape or connect with their deeper wisdom, offering a melodic gateway to the realms of the subconscious.

Lyrics:

In the quiet of the night, where secrets softly speak,
I find the hidden wisdom, in moments calm and meek.
With the moon as my guide, and intuition clear,
I delve into the shadows, where truth begins to appear.

Through the veil of silence, where the answers lie,
I trust in my own knowing, beneath the endless sky.
In the whispers of the wind, and the stillness of my mind,
The High Priestess within me, the path I start to find.

I am The High Priestess, keeper of the night,
With the power of the unseen, and the inner light.
In the depths of my soul, where the mysteries reside,
I uncover the magic, that I can no longer hide.

Through the mirrors of my past, and the echoes of my dreams,
I navigate the waters, of life’s intricate streams.
With a heart full of questions, and eyes open wide,
I journey through the silence, where the answers hide.

In the realm of the unknown, where the shadows play,
I find my own reflection, guiding me on my way.
With the wisdom of the ages, and the calm of the sea,
The High Priestess within me, sets my spirit free.

I am The High Priestess, keeper of the night,
With the power of the unseen, and the inner light.
In the depths of my soul, where the mysteries reside,
I uncover the magic, that I can no longer hide.

In the balance of the world, where the light meets the dark,
I find the hidden knowledge, igniting my spark.
With the veil lifted high, and the truth in my sight,
I embrace the High Priestess, in the stillness of the night.

I am The High Priestess, keeper of the night,
With the power of the unseen, and the inner light.
In the depths of my soul, where the mysteries reside,
I uncover the magic, that I can no longer hide.

In the quiet of the night, where secrets softly speak,
I find the hidden wisdom, in moments calm and meek.
With the moon as my guide, and intuition clear,
The High Priestess within me, the path I hold dear.

Major Arcana

The High Priestess

A Rock-Metal banger with smokin' leads and an 80s Hair Band vibe

Tumble

The Feeling Stays

I'LL  WAIT  FOR  YOU

Paul Amlehn - Text, vocal, music, editing, mixing, production
Paul Freeman - Vocal, electronic erosions, choir oxidation
Alice Dupree - Vocal
The Hamina Choir - Voices
Brian Eno and Paul Schmidt - Oblique Strategies
Hugo Simberg - Painting

Lyrics:

We do the strangest things
To each other.
We do the strangest things
To each other.

Now
Feel the absence.
Now 
Taste the damage.

I have learned to enjoy
Hurting you
I learned this from you.

You get a sexual thrill
From making me suffer.

Your nervous system
Lights up
Like a pinball machine
When you abuse me.

Now 
Taste the damage.

It hurt.
And because it hurt, it meant something.
And because it meant something, it was beautiful.
And because it was beautiful, it was holy.
And because it was holy, the angels spoke of it.

Wounded Angels

A new surf blues rock track I wrote, a cover of one of my guitar recordings, performed by my Suno AI surf rock persona. 

I hope you like it!

Lyrics © Señor Barends

The words I saved never made it through  
Every moment I lost, I lost with you  
I reach out for you, but you were gone 
Whatever I held was already wrong  

Like broken glass in my hands  
It didn’t work out like I planned  
Broken glass in my hands  
I can’t undo where I stand  

The silence grows when the room is bare  
I turn my head, but you’re not there  
I counted the cost, it was more than I knew  
Every step I take only leads back to you  

An empty chair where you should be  
That’s the only truth I see  
An empty chair, it doesn’t change  
Everything’s gone, it stays the same  

I dig through the dark, nothing to find  
Every word I lost still claws at my mind  
I call to the night, but it answers in pain  
With a silence that puts me to shame

Broken glass! Broken glass!  
Cut too deep, cut too fast!  
Broken glass! Broken glass!  
In my hands, in my hands!  
Empty chair! Empty chair!  
You’re not there, you’re not there! 

Broken glass…Broken glass…
Broken glass… empty chair…  
Nothing left but the weight we share ...

Broken Glass

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喉を潤すこと 
誰かと繋がるんだったら

怖がってないで
やってみたらいいさ

なんとかたどりついた
そんなすみかをこしらえて

光を季節に当てて形にして
心の数だけの花に描くね 
そんなときは少しだけ微笑んでみて 
君は歩くサラサラの砂の 上を
 
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空気を吸うこと
役目を果たすこと
君の手を握ってる間に
不安は海に返してた

でもさざなみが打ち寄せるその間に 
実際何も考えてなかったんだ

心の炎を燃やしたい
彼方に青い鳥か火の鳥か

光を季節に当てて形にして
心の数だけの花を集めてた
そんなときは少しだけ微笑んでみて
君は歩けるサラサラの砂の上を


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心の数だけの花を集めてた
そんなときは少しだけ微笑んでみて
君は歩けるサラサラの砂の上を


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シンプル　バンド　ベース　ツインギター　ドラムス　タイトなリズム　,Rock,Jazz,Country,Classical,Dance,World,Folk,Male vocals 高速リフ

Aura〜blue fire and fire bird〜

Written & Recorded @ Studio B 

Push Back Harder 
Fight Your Demons
Learn To Laugh At Yourself


HATE CATZ 4 EVA

PLODDING

I wrote this piece a couple of years ago, and just came across it....
i hope you will like to listen to it....

Art picture is by Artem-sapegin on Unsplash

Il était une fois....

LIKE A FIRE

I loved playing Muzio Clementi's Six Sonatinas when I was a student. I played them very fast and often strayed from the classical style to the dismay of my teacher! I still remember bits of each one. Here I recorded a set of 2 pieces based mostly on the Sonatina in C Major. I recorded them in one session and couldn't make up my mine which parts to take out for one piece. Take a listen to Part 2,also posted,  a remnant of this version. I hope you have fun listening as much as I had creating them!

Jennifer L. Jones
Music Dreams Productions

A Pianist's Folly

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?

The High Priestess

XAK STAHL

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