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Sometimes…

Desperation

Cast of Characters:
mistermark-- @user-432503709 -- Mark—piano, composition

Mysterious Decibel--@themysteriousdecibel --MD—lyrics and primary vocals

TexMex Shaman–@texmex-shaman –Stephen– electric guitar

J.J. Terrell–@j-j-terrell –organ, synth

K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara -–Ken–drums and percussion, arrangement, production, mix

Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)–@josh-clary-1 –-four string fretless bass guitar, lap steel 

This was brought to us by Mark, who had written it a while back, but wanted to dust it off and give the Eclectic Collective a shot at it. He recorded it with a keen eye toward collaboration with an electric piano synth with heavy stereo tremolo. We just recently found Mark, and he has proven to be a very creative, passionate, and easy to work with collaborator—all the good things. 
  Mark set it loose to me first, and I, of course, got Ken in on the act before anything else could transpire. After Ken added his wildly creative, very skillful drum beat, I was able to come up with a suitable bass line. I also came up with the lap slide part you hear with the heavy tremolo. Then we turned it over to Stephen, who added a very psychedelic, electrifying solo at the end. Also, JJ set upon it with a very hooky organ. 
  Last, but certainly not least, MD came up with the lyrics, which are a metaphor for trying to break into the business of music, and delivered them with his fiery vocals, too. Then, we all realized that the song wasn't long enough for our ambitions, so Ken came up with an idea for the arrangement, and lengthened the song to suit our needs. He also very ably mixed and produced this one for us. We had a lot of fun working on Mark's tune. We hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed creating it. 

Lyrics (by The Mysterious Decibel):
 
Sometimes when we shout they can't hear us under the flow
Of the rapids

I'm screaming from the other side of the river
A shot to try
can you hear me?
I'm jumping in and swimming straight to you

All I can say is I tried
I tried and I met my own waterfall
A short way down
Did I try hard enough?
Cuz I hit the rocks below just hard enough
To hibernate me without a care
It's all just business and never fair

Away with the Rapids (Eclectic Collective)

Christmas is a happy time for most people but it can  be a very difficult time for people suffering from addiction, particularly alcohol & substance abuse. This song is for you. Hang on in there, there is help and there is hope. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. 

Written & Performed by : Johnny Mc Farlane 2023

Burning Fire & Freezing Snow

I wrote this a few years ago and was lucky enough to have Drew Ford collaborate with me...I was going through a dark period and this song helped me get through it....forever grateful Drew

Go Your Own Way (featuring Drew Ford)

Thanks for stopping by for some blues!
You might think it's a stretch to make a blues song from a chess game but you already know how the song would go if it'd been written back in the 50's - the Queen is spending all the King's hard earned treasures and staying out with another knight etc. . . 

Burns Sonic Deluxe for rhythm and lead
Epiphone Sheraton II lead 2
BOO Overdrive
Fender Twin

Blues Defence

She Woke Up On The Wrong Side Of Lucky

Recorded in Modesto, Ca.  Featuring...Gibson 335 Electric Guitar solo, Dobro Guitar solo, Gibson SG Electric Guitar solo, Harmonica solo, Nylon Guitar intro, Barri-tone Electric Guitar Rhythm, Acoustic Piano Rhythm, Fender Electric Bass regular, Fender Electric Bass Flanging, Drum Trap set.

De Bluez

Honky Tonkin

I tried to use my DAW as a kind of "loop station", so I prepared a bunch of tracks for recording and recorded one layer after the other with almost no break. sorted and arranged a bit. This little fun took me less than half an hour, so, regard it as what it is, simply the fun of jammin :-)

a cappella

A track from the EP - Miles Away.

http://www.samgreenandthemidnightheist.com for more info. 

Sam Green and the Midnight Heist - Hitchin' A Ride

Played in countless band and projects, after a long hiatus returning to originals and soundcloud....however play regularly in a couple VaBeach bands throughout the Tidewater area, love writing, recording and especially doing live shows, which really keeps me busy...I try and not be put in a box or genre, so I try to write a bunch of different styles of music....who wants to listen to the same thing over and over???

Go Your Own Way (featuring Drew Ford)

Ray Scully Virginia Beach