"Whispering Shadows," written and performed by Xak Stahl, is a haunting indie folk ballad that explores the delicate landscape of a relationship in distress. This emotionally charged track weaves together introspective lyrics with a melancholic melody, creating a poignant narrative of love, loss, and regret.

Stahl's vocals carry a raw vulnerability, perfectly capturing the song's themes of emotional disconnection and unspoken pain. The lyrics paint vivid imagery using natural elements as metaphors for the relationship's decline, from wilting flowers to dimming stars, enhancing the song's atmospheric quality.

Musically, "Whispering Shadows" builds a soundscape that mirrors its lyrical content. Gentle acoustic guitar work intertwines with subtle, atmospheric elements, creating a sense of intimacy and introspection. The chorus, with its whispering wind and approaching storm, adds a layer of foreboding that heightens the emotional impact.

The bridge offers a moment of wishful thinking and desire for reconciliation, adding depth to the song's exploration of complex emotions. The outro's repetitive, almost mantra-like quality emphasizes the lingering pain and unresolved feelings.

"Whispering Shadows" is more than just a song; it's an emotional journey through the complexities of human relationships. It speaks to anyone who has ever felt the pain of growing apart from a loved one, offering a musical space for reflection and catharsis.

Lyrics:

Yesterday I saw you, 
but your smile was out of reach
Tried to find the words, 
but you turned away, said it’s just fatigue
One day turned into weeks
Now months blend into years
And a silence grows that only heightens all my fears
You’re lost in a labyrinth of thoughts, 
shadows cloud your mind
Distance fills the space where our laughter used to shine
I can’t find a way, I can’t see the path
But my soul feels heavy, and my heart starts to crack

"Whisper in the dark," the night wind gently sighs
"A storm is near, I feel its quiet rise"
Flowers close their petals and the rivers lose their song
Stars dim their light, showing something's deeply wrong

Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah
Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah

Just the other night, caught in life’s endless race
I failed to notice tears, that sadness in your face
Overlooked the signs, lost in my own grind
Now you’ve pulled away, left our love behind
You’re lost in a labyrinth of thoughts, 
shadows cloud your mind
Distance fills the space where our laughter used to shine
I can’t find a way, I can’t see the path
But my soul feels heavy, and my heart starts to crack

"Whisper in the dark," the night wind gently sighs
"A storm is near, I feel its quiet rise"
Flowers close their petals and the rivers lose their song
Stars dim their light, showing something's deeply wrong

Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah

If I could turn back time, hold you closer than before
Erase the shadows, bring light to where you’re torn
Every whispered word, every silent plea
I’d hear them clearly, bring you back to me

Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah
You’re really hurting (ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah)
Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah
You’re hurting (ah, ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah)
Ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah
Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah-ah

Whispering Shadows

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Cover

Written by Arthur Kent and Sylvia Dee
First performed by Skeeter Davis (1962)

I sang this a couple of years ago, but with some bad sound.. So i try again :)

The End Of The World (Cover)

With When We Sit Upon the Veranda, aZzma steps into unfamiliar territory love. Her voice, usually fierce and rebellious, becomes a delicate whisper, a melancholic caress that makes every word resonate. Stripped down yet intensely emotional, her rendition breathes new life into this timeless ballad, pulling us into a space where time and feeling seem to stand still.

When We Sit Upon the Veranda (The Barnderders and Emma H. Cover)

A final attempt to escape the pain and find solace in the unknown.


LYRICS: 

[Verse 1]
ShAnkAri slammed the door, the past in the dust,
VickStiX burned the map — no more to trust.
Two broken hearts in a beat-up ride,
Dreaming of somewhere they don’t have to hide. 

[Pre-Chorus]
Heavy hearts, but our hands are tight,
No way out but into the night. 

[Chorus]
Fly free, VickStiX and ShAnkAri, into the light,
No more cages, no more fights.
The world never listened, but we found our song,
Two broken souls who finally belong. 

[Verse 2]
Empty gas stations, endless dark roads,
Words unspoken, pain that explodes.
Every mile, every tear that we bleed,
Draws us closer to the freedom we need. 

[Pre-Chorus]
Heavy hearts, but our hands are tight,
No way out but into the night. 

[Chorus]
Fly free, VickStiX and ShAnkAri, into the light,
No more cages, no more fights.
The world never listened, but we found our song,
Two broken souls who finally belong. 

[Verse 3]
The edge calls out, the cliff draws near,
Wind in our hair, no more fear.
We smile through tears, pedal pressed down,
No turning back, we’re glory-bound. 

[Bridge]
This broken world could never understand,
Two lost girls holding each other’s hand.
We choose the sky, we choose the fall—
For once in our lives, we have it all. 

[Chorus]
Fly free, VickStiX and ShAnkAri, into the light,
No more cages, no more fights.
The world never listened, but we found our song,
Two broken souls who finally belong. 

[Verse 4]
Fly free, VickStiX and ShAnkAri, into the sky,
Leaving behind the how and why.
Engines screaming, hearts collide—
Together forever on this final ride. 

[Outro]
Over the edge, into the sun,
Two hearts soaring, two become one.
One last flight, one last breath,
VickStiX and ShAnkAri — beautiful in death.

A Tale of Two Souls (Inspired by Thelma & Louise) Featuring VickStiX & ShAnkAri

Two Broken Souls

This is at 160BPM I think the original is even faster.

Whole Lotta Rosie (AC:DC cover)

made with trombone (wow my ambusher is weak - i should practice more)
and 3 microphones and NCH
have to hang around for televisit appt 
to be technical aid, but it okay ,delays always work in your favor
my sweet ma always say
even if annoying at the time
sorry for low quality output, but i still like it anyway so ..here it is :D
<3<3<3 - jen

when you have to hang around the house not kayaking because annoying appointment

This is a recording from June of last year (2024). I didn't upload it back then because I couldn't get over the crackling audio glitches that pop in and out throughout the track. I pushed my CPU to the max on this one and unfortunately the audio got affected. Regardless, there is some good stuff in here that made me reconsider uploading. Shout out to my cousin Kevin for the sample choice. He also loves amazing and obscure vinyl and recommended the album that was sampled. Thanks for listening ✌️

Crackle Pop

[Verse 1]
We were just two small-town hearts
Beating in the dark, parked beneath the pines
Radio low, windows down
That summer heat and your hand in mine
You laughed and leaned in close
Like the world was ours to own
And I swear that moment still glows

[Pre-Chorus]
You said, “Ain’t it strange how quiet feels so right?”
Then heaven spilled a thousand little lights…

[Chorus]
Stars fell on us tonight
Out where the world was quiet
You took my hand, and I swore right then
I’d never let go again
The sky lit up like firelight
And love wrote its name in the sky
Yeah, stars  fell   on  us  tonight.................

[Verse 2]
Now every time I lose my way
I just close my eyes and I see your face
Back on that road with nothing but time
And the future waiting in your smile
It was more than just a spark
We were flame in the dark
And baby, we still are.........

[Pre-Chorus]
Can’t explain how fate can feel so right
But I still feel it every single night

[Chorus]
Stars fell on us tonight
Out where the world was quiet
You took my hand, and I swore right then
I’d never let go again
The sky lit up like firelight
And love wrote its name in the sky
Yeah, stars   fell   on  us  tonight ................................

[Bridge]
Now we're older, got a front porch view
Kids asleep, and I’m still in love with you
Sometimes when the moon is high
I swear I see them falling through the sky...

[Final Chorus]
Stars   fall   on   us   tonight   ................
Just like that first July
You’re still the one who owns my soul
Still the hand I’ll always hold
The sky still burns like firelight
And I still thank God for that night
Yeah, stars   fell  on  us   tonight  .................
Stars    fell  on  us…  tonight  ................................

Stars fell on us tonight

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TITLE: NOT YOUR EFFIGY
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LYRICS:

(Verse 1)
You built your pyre high with sticks and stones
Set it alight like it could atone
But fire won't cleanse what you won't own

(Pre-chorus)
I'm not the doll you can burn away
I'm not the guilt that will just decay

(Chorus)
Not your effigy not your blame
You cannot sacrifice my name
Flesh and blood is not pretend
Spirit remembers in the end

(Verse 2)
You wrote your sins on paper thin
Folded them tight and threw them in
But smoke won't rise for what's within

(Chorus)
Not your effigy not your blame
You cannot sacrifice my name
Flesh and blood is not pretend
Spirit remembers in the end

(Bridge)
You can't pretend your problems fade
By burning shadows that you've made
Real change is the answer here
Face your truth or disappear

The Fire Won't Cleanse What You Won't Own

Not Your Effigy

Newage Album "Mirage" by Siamak Sarmadian 
Piano and arangment : Siamak sarmadian
Mix & Mastering : Amin Pishehvar
Label : Bamdad Music
www.bamdad-music.at

Mirage

Miracle

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?

Whispering Shadows

XAK STAHL