In this moment 
I can’t be broken
This world you love here
You loose all the fear 

Do you feel this taking over this beautiful feeling?

Cause our hearts could mend today
We won’t always feel this way
Cause our hearts could mend today
Cause our hearts could mend today

Words can’t tell you
This feeling runs through
And you can’t describe
No word of a lie

Do you feel this taking over this beautiful feeling?

Cause our hearts could mend today
We won’t always feel this way
Cause our hearts could mend today
Cause our hearts could mend today

Do you feel this taking over this beautiful feeling?

Cause our hearts could mend today
We won’t always feel this way
Cause our hearts could mend today
Cause our hearts could mend today

Cause our hearts could mend today
We won’t always feel this way
Cause our hearts could mend today
Cause our hearts could mend today

Hearts Will Mend

life is not easy as we wish, just keep head up !!

Sad Song To Not Be Mad (Be Happy After)

I know

I know the secrets that you keep
In the darkness, in the deep
Whispers in the shadows, haunting me
I can't break free
I know, I know, I know
The truth that you won't show
I know, I know, I know
The lies that you bestow
I know, I know, I know
The truth that you won't show
I know, I know, I know
The lies that you bestow

In the stillness of the night
I see through your disguise
There's a darkness in your eyes
That you try so hard to hide
In the stillness of the night
I see through your disguise
There's a darkness in your eyes
That you try so hard to hide

Je sais je sais je sais
La vérité est caché
Je sais je sais je sais
Les mensonges son ton armé 
Je sais je sais je sais
La vérité est caché
Je sais je sais je sais
Les mensonges son ton armé 
Je sais je sais je sais
La vérité est caché
Je sais je sais je sais
Les mensonges son ton armé

Dans le calme de la nuit
Je peux voir ton esprit
Dans tes yeux il ya une noirceur
Que tu essais de caché
Dans le calme de la nuit
Je peux voir ton esprit
Dans tes yeux il ya une noirceur
Et elle cache la vérité

I KNOW  ( Je sais )

Z-Cirrostratus Clouds

George Gurdjieff profoundly impacted the mystical world through his development of the Fourth Way, a spiritual teaching that sought to integrate aspects of Eastern and Western traditions. Gurdjieff taught that people are not conscious of themselves and thus live their lives in a state of hypnotic "waking sleep", but that it is possible to awaken to a higher state of consciousness and serve our purpose as human beings. 

Emerging in the early 20th century, Gurdjieff introduced a unique approach to self-realization that emphasized the need for simultaneous development of the intellectual, emotional, and physical aspects of the self. His teachings, characterized by complex exercises, rhythmic movements, and a distinctive blend of Eastern mysticism and Western psychology, challenged conventional spiritual practices and invited a more holistic pursuit of personal growth.

 Gurdjieff's emphasis on self-observation and inner work, along with his influential writings such as "Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson," left a lasting legacy that continues to inspire and provoke thought among seekers and scholars in the mystical and spiritual domains.

Fragments of the Absolute

Fragments Of The Absolute

Many thanks to Timothy McGuire who added his beautiful orchestration to my "Promises To Keep" piano composition. It is always a pleasure working with Timothy and to hear more of his wonderful work, you can visit his SoundCloud page by clicking here: https://soundcloud.com/tim_mcguire

Promises To Keep (feat. Fr. Harris)

Words and Music by Roger Whittlesey. Christy Bluhm sings lead and background vocals. Sharon Egan sings background vocals in the bridge. Noel Barrett plays bass. John Mason plays guitar. Dan Friedman plays saxophone. Whittlesey produced all other sounds. ©2024.

Dear Reader, 

It was a great pleasure, after presenting an early version of this song (which I had sung) to Christy Bluhm, to learn that she wanted to sing it. There was no hesitation on my part. I immediately muted every note I sang and gave it over to her. Christy sings beautifully on this song, and I cannot imagine the song in any form but with her gorgeous voice interpreting the melody. 

From there, we got Noel Barrett involved, and he laid down such a cool bass track. His fills throughout are masterful with tasteful touches. Rock-solid time—great ideas! That's Noel.

Next we asked John Mason, a brilliant technical guitarist, to join us, and he did exactly what the track called for—he played rhythm guitar. His tasty picking in the verses created a forward movement that urged the song along, and his strumming of the chords in the chorus acted as a canvas for Christy to paint a melody over. 

Several weeks ago, Sharon Egan, a talented vocalist from Northeast Pennsylvania added some lovely vocal lines in the bridge of the song, which Christy then harmonized over. 

Our last move was to get saxophonist Dan Friedman involved. Dan has played on several of my songs in the past and he always brings with him a unique approach that is soulful and tinged with a jazz sensibility. He knows what to play and for this song he sought out the spaces in such a beautiful way. 

Ultimately, we have a song in which a group of great musicians wove their parts to create a tapestry of sound that provides surprises along the way and moments that you are eager to return to on ensuing listens. 

This was a true collaboration. At no point was there direction from me, except to say, "Do what you do!" And they did!

All My Best, 

Roger Whiittlesey
August 2024

Nothing Left

Tripping over memories of you 
I’m tripping up
Tripping over melodies of you
I’m tripping up 
I waited all day for no reason 
But you might show
Faces come and go
People I may once have known and 
Now i know im lost without you 
Knowing I can’t be beside you
Now I just can’t find my feet

Always I slow down 
Try to let my blow mind catch up
Sunshine on a winters day 
Made me remember
Now I know I’m lost without you 
Knowing I can’t be beside you
Now I just can’t find my feet 
Now I just can’t find my feet at all
Tripping over memories of you 
Tipping over melodies of you 

I waited all day …for no reason..but you might show up.

TRIPPIN

[Verse]
You always had the brightest smile,
Took every challenge in your stride.
I was the one who stood in the dark,
Holding it all while you played the part.

Late-night calls, impossible tasks,
Was it just me who thought we had a pact?

[Chorus]
And now you’re shining in their light,
I’m left here wondering why.
Did you ever even see?
You climbed each step right over me.

[Verse]
Some say you've found some new friends,
Others say you just pretend.
But I remember every time I fought,
While you took the credit without a thought.

Was I the fool to hold your hand,
While you stood tall and made your stand?
Your words were sharp, your moves were slick,
I stayed behind while you climbed quick.

[Chorus]
And now you’re shining in their light,
I’m left here wondering why.
Did you ever even see?
You climbed each step right over me.

With all those lies you spread so well,
Why did the bosses never tell?
I did the work, but you took the prize,
Now I see through your disguise.

Climbing Over Me

Beer Man

Force Majeure (2001) Tangerine Dream Cover

Note: In light of the recent AI breakthroughs, we feel it's important to clarify that we've been working with voice modulation since the mid-1990s – originally inspired by David Bowie's album Outside. Our approach predates AI-driven tools and is rooted in treating the voice as an instrument, shaped and sculpted through earlier technologies.

We fully understand that questioning authenticity may not be the intention – but it's worth remembering that all electronic music is, by nature, mediated and transformed. Even Nietzsche pointed out how modern tools shape us: inserting paper into a typewriter already creates a distance that handwriting does not. Perhaps birdsong is the only truly authentic sound. 🐦

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