Golden Horizon (Yellow)
A hymn to the earth as Tibet’s foundation – stable, wise, and eternal. The golden horizon shines with the timeless light of wisdom and tradition.


Golden fields beneath the mountain sun,
the earth remembers where we’ve begun.
Every stone, every grain of sand,
is the heartbeat of this land.

Golden horizon, steady and wide,
the spirit of Tibet will never hide.
Strong as the mountains, ancient and true,
the wisdom of earth is shining through.

Monks in saffron robes bow low,
their chants like rivers, steady flow.
The soil is sacred, the past remains,
a heritage carved in the veins.

Golden horizon, steady and wide,
the spirit of Tibet will never hide.
Strong as the mountains, ancient and true,
the wisdom of earth is shining through.

Through time and change, the earth will stay,
a guiding light, a golden way.
Nangsal Drolma, bright and near,
your radiant compassion is always here.

Golden horizon, steady and wide,
the spirit of Tibet will never hide.
Strong as the mountains, ancient and true,
Nangsal Drolma, we sing to you.

Golden Horizon

in your orbit, I can’t breathe

Walk Around the World (WAW) [Prod. Waves]

“The Lake of Harmony” is the calm epilogue of the album. The song tells of Huàzhōngcuò, the sacred lake that reflects all the colors and names of Tibet. It is a place where the blue of the sky, the wind of prayers, the fire of tradition, the green valleys, and the golden horizons meet. Here, the voices of Zhuoma and Jampa, the light of Nangsal Drolma, and the strength of Huàyáng Duānzhì flow together. A hymn of unity and balance – Tibet as a land that holds memory and prayer in eternal harmony.

Huàzhōngcuò, mirror of the sky,
you hold the mountains, you let the winds fly.
Blue of the heavens, white of the snow,
all find their rest in your waters below.

The lake of harmony, shining and deep,
keeper of colors, of prayers we keep.
All that we are returns to you,
Huàzhōngcuò, eternal and true.

Red of the fire, green of the plains,
golden horizons, wisdom remains.
Voices of Zhuoma, Jampa’s strong song,
in your reflection, they all belong.

The lake of harmony, shining and deep,
keeper of colors, of prayers we keep.
All that we are returns to you,
Huàzhōngcuò, eternal and true.

When the night is falling, the stars appear,
your waters whisper: we’re always near.
Nangsal Drolma, Huàyáng Duānzhì,
their names are flowing eternally.

The lake of harmony, shining and deep,
keeper of colors, of prayers we keep.
All that we are returns to you,
Huàzhōngcuò, eternal and true.

The Lake of Harmony

"The Treasure Tower" is a cinematic folk-rock journey that builds from a single acoustic guitar and vocal into a soaring, full-band spiritual experience.

Drawing inspiration from the epic imagery of the Lotus Sutra, the song tells the story of a profound revelation. It charts the journey from sitting on the "hard earth" as a humble seeker to witnessing the miraculous appearance of the great Stūpa—a tower of gold and lapis lazuli that shakes the ground and fills the air with celestial music.

But the true miracle isn't just the tower in the sky; it's the discovery of the "priceless gem" within.

Featuring a dynamic arrangement that moves from sparse folk to electric gospel-blues, the song's soaring slide guitar, rich Hammond organ, and thunderous percussion capture the awe of the moment. "The Treasure Tower" is a song about awakening—about realizing that the divine truth we seek outside is the same truth we've carried inside us all along.

Lyrics: 
[Verse 1: The Heavy Ground and the Precursor]

I was sitting on the hard earth, every joint began to ache
I was seeking simple peace, for the old law’s sake

The Lord went into stillness, meditation deep and vast
And then the whole wide Buddha-land, it woke up at last

It didn't groan, it humm'd, six ways it shook the ground
It trembled in its reverence, then it danced and tossed around

Felt that divine energy, so awesome and so real
I knew a mighty secret was about to be revealed.

[Chorus: The Immediate Sensory Revelation]

Oh, the Stūpa arose, five hundred yojanas high!
Gold and lapis lazuli piercin' up the sky 

That scent of holy incense... filled my lungs 
Then the great, deep voice inside, that celestial tongue

It cried: "Excellent, excellent, Lord Sākyamuni!" 
Now I know the truth is coming for me.

[Verse 2: Sight and Adornment]

I looked upon that Tower, so beautiful and vast
Made of seven precious substances, built forever-more to last 

That silver, pearl, and carnelian, burnin' in the light 
With lapis, gold, and agate, what a heavenly sight 

The gods from up in paradise strewed down their floral rain
White cloth whirled down in thousands, washing away the pain

The banners and the triumphal streamers caught the wind
Told me this ain't no extinction, this is where the truth begins.

[Chorus: The Immediate Sensory Revelation]

Oh, the Stūpa arose, five hundred yojanas high!
Gold and lapis lazuli piercin' up the sky 

That scent of holy incense... filled my lungs 
Then the great, deep voice inside, that celestial tongue

It cried: "Excellent, excellent, Lord Sākyamuni!" 
Now I know the truth is coming for me.

[Verse 3: Auditory Wonders]

The jeweled chimes and bells were ringing, sweet, tender, and clear 
The melody flowed through the world, takin' all my fear 
I heard celestial music, it pulled me right up near

Then I heard the Buddhas answer, like thunder breakin' truth 
The Master called his other forms to give the final proof 
I heard ten-thousand finger-snaps, echoin' off the roof

A mighty, joyful thunder, through all of time and space 
Affirming one Great Vehicle... for all the human race .

[Bridge: The Hidden Gem and the New Path]

I thought I was satisfied, just beggin' for my bread
A pauper on the low road, full of ancient dread

But the Master, knowin' secrets I could never see
Had tied a priceless jewel right inside of me

That gem of all-knowin' wisdom, I had... but I couldn't see
I was blind until this Tower... it set me free

Now I wear the robe of patience, and I stand up in the light
I'm no low-road disciple... I'm a Buddha in my own right.

[Chorus: The Immediate Sensory Revelation]

Oh, the Stūpa arose, five hundred yojanas high!
Gold and lapis lazuli piercin' up the sky 

That scent of holy incense... filled my lungs
Then the great, deep voice inside, that celestial tongue

It cried: "Excellent, excellent, Lord Sākyamuni!" 
Now I know the truth is coming for me.

[Outro]


The Treasure Tower

A mythical tale of an owl helping its mistress to deal with the problem of increasing lying and denying, that is attacking truth. This is a prequel to my song "Nowhere to Hide" (https://soundcloud.com/larcsrugby/nowhere-to-hide)

© lyric here https://allpoetry.com/poem/18729117-The-Owl-And-The-Vow-by-Lockdown-Larcs

oh how AI music loves a duet LOL



The Owl And The Vow

Be my home

This song was created and written by: 
J J Samuel 

This production, music, and vocals were done by: 
J J Samuel 

#IndieRock #psychedelic #Dreamy #Garage rock #Pub rock #Psych-pop, #Rickenbacker #Playful

🍂 AUTUMN CAROUSEL 🎠

Gold Leaf Falls

“If My Life Was a Movie” was born one quiet night when silence felt louder than any sound. 
I had been standing in my kitchen, the same light humming, the same cup on the counter and it hit me how ordinary moments can sometimes feel like scenes from a film no one’s watching.

The song grew from that feeling, the idea that life doesn’t always come with a soundtrack, a climax, or an audience waiting for resolution. 
It’s about drifting through days that blur together, where even small sounds, a car passing outside, a radiator ticking become reminders that the world keeps moving, even when you feel stuck in one frame.

Each verse plays like a shot from a forgotten film: still, unfiltered, and painfully real. 
The bridge is that small rebellion the thought of editing your own story, trying to add color, laughter, or closure, but realizing that honesty lives in imperfection.

In the end, “If My Life Was a Movie” isn’t about drama or applause. 
It’s about the quiet truth that not every story needs to be rewritten, sometimes the fade to black says everything.

Enjoy....

Lyrics:

[Intro]
If my life was a movie, I don’t know who would stay until the end

[Verse 1]
The camera opens on a kitchen
A cup stands alone on the counter
The light is too white, and the floor creaks when I move
Nothing happens for a while
A car passes outside, and the sound feels more alive than I do
The walls are filled with pictures of moments that looked happier than they were
Someone once said that film captures truth
But truth never held still long enough to be framed

[Pre-Chorus]
If this was a scene, I’d probably forget my line

[Chorus]
If my life was a movie
there’d be no soundtrack
Just the sound of breathing
and the radiator ticking in the background
Maybe someone would wonder 
why the main character never leaves the room

[Verse 2]
There’s a street outside I used to walk at night
The lamppost flickers between yellow and gone
I still look both ways even when no cars come
I wait for something that won’t return
The actors who played my friends have gone home
The extras have no names
Only the props remain an empty chair
a phone that doesn’t ring

[Bridge] 
Sometimes I think about rewriting the script
Adding color, maybe a laugh
But every edit feels dishonest
Life doesn’t follow an arc. It drifts
It fades. It forgets what it meant to say

[Final Chorus] 
If my life was a movie
no one would cry at the ending
They’d just stand up slowly, stretch, and walk back into the night

[Outro]
Leave the screen dark
It says enough


If My Life Was A Movie

What Is Your Peace Worth
© 2025 R3Zondo

you said, let it go, like it was light as rain
but i held it tight like blood in a vein
all the silence, all the cost
kept track of every line i crossed

i tried to fix what wasn’t mine
took the blame just to keep you fine
but i’ve been running from myself
to keep your demons on the shelf

what is your peace worth
if it breaks me down?
if i trade my truth
just to calm you down
every time i bend
you don’t even see
what is your peace worth
if it costs all of me?

i walked on eggshells, you called it grace
smiled while i vanished without a trace
gave you comfort, gave you grace
but lost the mirror to my own face

what is your peace worth
if i disappear?
if i lose my fire
just to quiet your fear
every time i shrink
to let you be free
what is your peace worth
if there’s nothing left of me?

there’s no prize for staying small
no medal for that kind of fall
and i won’t beg, i won’t pretend
this kind of love can’t heal or mend

what is your peace worth
if it breaks my voice?
i’ve got one life
and i’ve made my choice
you can have the calm
but not at my fee
what is your peace worth
if it costs all of me?

(Summary)

This song is my raw, emotional reckoning with the cost of peace when it comes at the expense of self. Inspired by the tradition of deep truth telling, it speaks to anyone who’s ever swallowed their truth to keep others comfortable. It’s about reclaiming your voice, and asking, finally, if that trade was ever worth it.

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What Is Your Peace Worth

🎶 From Cassette Tapes to Creating My Own Sound 🎶

When I was a kid, music was more than background noise, it was my escape, my teacher, and my first real love. I’d sit with two cassette players, playing the Beatles on one and singing into the other, trying my best to match artists like Paul McCartney or Barbara Streisand’s range (sometimes successfully, sometimes not so much) 🤣. Homework could wait, lyrics in my wide rule notebooks couldn’t.

Life took me through winding roads, retail, hospitality, consulting, caregiving, but music never stopped calling. 45 years later, after many personal losses, and loosing one of my sons last year, I turned back to songwriting as therapy. Inspiration is all around me. Every song I create starts with raw lyrics, usually scribbled in one shot as I choreograph in my mind, then evolves into a fully produced track through hours of refining vocal coding,  instrumentation, and feel. I blend personal stories with AI driven music tools, letting technology and emotion work together to capture what I hear and see in my head and heart.

Now, I’m finally sharing it. Not perfect, not polished to death, just real. This is me, finally putting the music out there for you to hear.
Peace & Love ❤️ 


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What Is Your Peace Worth

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