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Big Beat Beach features the Fusion of Bravei and Riff Sounds. Thanks for Listening, as always.
Brave New World ©
Big Beat Beach
3B Records & Production - 2021
All Music Composition and Production by Bravei (Brasil)
Lyrics, Vocals, Misc. - Riff Beach - RiffWerx 2021
Got a Billions Bucks
So, Won’t you just Wish Me Luck?
Got a Taste for Space
And, We’re Blasting off…..
Headed to a Brave New Place
Some Brave New Place
It’s Up There….Up There
Somewhere….
Oh, What lies ahead?
(What’s) left behind?
Slipping by The Stars
Just passed Moon and Mars
Won’t you come Drink Down….
Some of the Milky Way with me?
Something Lost
And, Something Found
And….Off we go
To a Brave New World
Oh, Boys and Girls
Searching for Survival
On the Way to Revival
We mean No Harm
We’ll Keep it Warm
Bright Dreams and Promises
It's all out in Front
All…..out…. 
In Front of Us
Nova oferta da Big Beat Beach, com a fusão de Bravei e Riff Sounds. Esperamos que tenha gostado. Obrigado por ouvir, como sempre.
Admirável Mundo Novo ©
Big Beat Beach
3B Records e produção - 2021
Toda a composição e produção musical da Bravei (Brasil)
Letras, vocais, Misc. - Praia Riff - RiffWerx 2021
Tenho bilhões de dólares
Então, você não vai apenas me desejar sorte?
Tenho gosto pelo espaço
E, estamos decolando ...
Rumo a um admirável lugar novo
Um admirável lugar novo
Está lá em cima ... Lá em cima
Em algum lugar….
Oh, o que vem pela frente?
(O que é) deixado para trás?
Escorregando pelas estrelas
Acabei de passar a Lua e Marte
Você não virá Beber ...
Um pouco da Via Láctea comigo?
Algo perdido
E algo encontrado
E ... vamos embora
Para um admirável mundo novo
Oh, meninos e meninas
Em Busca de Sobrevivência
A caminho do avivamento
Queremos dizer sem danos
Vamos mantê-lo aquecido
Sonhos e promessas brilhantes
Está tudo na frente
Tudo… .. fora….
Na nossa frente

Sunny Beaches All Around

Brave New World ©

Brave New World © - Big Beat Beach

Pick It Up ©
Music Creation/Production - Bravei
Lyrics, Vocals - Riff Beach
Big Beat Beach Records -2021
We’re Heading on Up
But, We Keep…. 
Falling Down
Gotta’ pick ourselves Up
From the cold, hard Ground
Our knees are scuffed
Our Bones are sore
Our minds confused
All those Lies…..
And so much more
Don’t give me excuses
Don’t you criticize
One day you’ll wake up
And You’ll realize
So, Pick It Up
Don’t Put ‘Em Down
Your Time is Up
Don’t Look Around
Don’t You Look Around
(Repeat Verses)
Pick It Up ©
Criação / Produção Musical - Bravei
Letras, vocais - Riff Beach
Brave Beach Records -2021
Estamos subindo
Mas, nós mantemos….
Caindo
Temos que nos levantar
Do solo frio e duro
Nossos joelhos estão arranhados
Nossos ossos estão doloridos
Nossas mentes confusas
Todas aquelas mentiras… ..
E muito mais
Não me dê desculpas
Não critique
Um dia você vai acordar
E você vai perceber
Então, pegue
Não os abaixe
Seu tempo acabou
Não olhe em volta
Você não olha em volta
(Repetir versos)

Sunny Beaches

Pick It Up ©

Pick It Up © - Big Beat Beach Music

Just a little song that I wrote awhile back.  I intended to rework but
never got around to it.  I kinda lost interest in it.  Oh well, seems I 
have a lot of these unfinished projects

Let It Roll  (Original)

In Loving Memory of our daughter Susan, who lost her battle with covid on Jan 17, 2022

2 Corinthians 5:8                                                                                                   
 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

Written by Mark W Winchester   Performed by Josh McAlexander

Place No Wreath

Halfway Between Here and New Orleans ©
Original - Riff Beach ( RiffWerx - 2016, Revised 2022 )
Lady Luck…..
Well, she left me out in Reno
Just one more throw
Before the red-eye home
You know I just wanna’ hop a streetcar
Or, maybe, take a shiny limousine
I’m so tired of being crammed into airplanes
That kinda’ travel just leaves me feeling mean
(Chorus)
Well, there’s sure something in living sunrise to sunset…..
But, I’m not sure exactly what it means?
And, just some thoughts on my way back to you
Halfway - between here - and New Orleans
Remember that time down on Decatur
Or, when we first met on Magazine?
We knew that sooner - or - later
We’d end up halfway between here….
…..and New Orleans
And somewhere over the Mighty Mississippi
You know you’re right there in all my dreams
All the time we’ll spend together
Halfway between Here…. and ….. New Orleans

Halfway Between Here And New Orleans ©

Halfway Between Here And New Orleans (Live) ©

Quite some time ago, I made a quick “live” recording of this classic old Beatles song. It was just to serve as an example of how Nat & I might try doing a proper recording at some future time. But as Nat has so often managed to do, she added her beautiful harmonies and piano work and other production touches to make something out of it that we both now feel is well worthwhile. This song was written by John Lennon and released on the 1965 Beatles album “Help!”.

Craig Durgy: vocals & guitar
Nat Daniels: vocals, piano, bass & production

Deja Views

It’s Only Love

It's Only Love (Beatles Cover - Live)

Durge wrote this one based on his recollection of the little red-headed girl that lived down the street from his childhood home. The song is done in an Irish folk style with tin whistle and accordion to set the tone. It recounts the aftermath of the little girl suddenly moving away, never to be heard from again, including the disappointment and realizations that came with that moment. We thank Sara Formoso for her valuable contribution on accordion.

Copyright 2023 Daniels & Durgy / Gentle Rain Records
Written, Produced and Performed by Nat Daniels & Craig Durgy

Nat Daniels: piano, vocals, guitar, tin whistle, bass & production
Craig Durgy: vocals
Sara Formoso (Fiverr): accordion

Lyrics: Heather of Welliver Lane by Daniels & Durgy

Cracks in the sidewalk and maple trees
July was just melting away
Riding my bike with a summer ease
Looking for friends that could play

Passing the Jamison’s door I spied
No drapes on the window pane
I stopped and I stared 
For the girl with red hair
Sweet Heather of Welliver Lane

No cat on the steps, or toys in the yard
The flag on the porch was no more
Nowhere a newspaper, no family car
As I walked up to knock on the door

But sure it was empty as I looked inside
And quietly called out her name
A thousand times no, I thought
How could she go
Sweet Heather of Welliver Lane

Yes, I knew then and there
Just how much I did care
For sweet Heather of Welliver Lane

How did I let her go
I’ll not, forget her now
Sweet Heather of Welliver Lane

Heather

Written by Carole King and recorded by Everly Brothers in 1962.  Reached # 6 on billboard.  What great music these guys created. So many hits that linger in my mind.  Just enjoying doing this one.

Crying In The Rain  (Cover of Everly Brothers)

This is a song which sort of wrote itself ... it came to me in my sleep. First a melody then words. I  got stuck on the last two lines and it woke me up. That prompted me to write down the words then see how well it matched up to the chords that were playing in my mind. At first, I was thought this might be a bad omen.  I wasn't planning on crossing the River Styx, or any other metaphorical river. Ok.  Just a song.  In my mind, there was a choir singing in the background so I spent a long time working on how to accomplish that background (without the help of George Martin, for instance).  Eventually, I came across Choir by Spitfire Audio. It didn't give me exactly what I wanted but I think it helped me get a close as one can expect from a free VST.  Enjoy.


Take Me Down That River – Rick Engler

[INTRO]

Please take me cross that river
At least take me down to the shore
Take me down to that river
Cause, I ain’t comin’ back this way no more.
 
Call me foolish for not hedging my bets
You can call me crazy for thinking
This is as good as it gets.

Please take me cross that river
At least take me down to the shore
Take me down to that river
Cause, I ain’t comin’ back this way no more.

[SOLO]

Call all my friends, maybe even call Saul
But as far as them taxmen go, well
Don’t call them at all.

Please take me cross that river
At least take me down to the shore
Take me down that river
Cause, I ain’t comin’ back this way no more.

They say you can’t take it with you
Just a silver dollar for the ferry run
But I’ll still have all my memories
To take me past the setting of the sun.

Please take me cross that river
At least take me down to the shore
Take me down that river
Cause, I ain’t comin’ back this way no more.

[OUTRO]

Words and Music copyright Rick Engler
Photo courtesy of Pixabay
Chorus VST: Chorus by Spitfire Audio
Mixed in Cuckos Reaper on a PC
Audio Input using a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (3rd gen)
Vocals, Slide Guitar, Harmonica and Percussion: Shure SM58
Acoustic Guitar: direct input

Take Me Down That River

Take Me Down That River (Original)

Contemporaneous Original Sketching with Synths and Stuff.

Oceans of Water ©

Oceans Of Water ©

Love this Country/Gospel song...decided to try covering it. The song was written by Colbert and Joyce Croft in 1975 and has been recorded many times.

I Can't Even Walk - Cover by Tony

Me and Jesus was written by Tom T. Hall and released in 1972. Many artists have recorded the song after Tom recorded it. The song has become a very popular Country and Gospel song.

Me And Jesus - Cover by Tony

Written by Jessi Colter
Performed by Josh McAlexander

Storms Never Last

Lyrics by Tony Harris US (listed below)
Vocals, Melody, Music and Mix by Mike Fox UK

GROWING UP IN THE COUNTRY
MUSIC WAS A SWEET MEMORY
WENT TO HIGH SCHOOL IN THE CITY
NEVER TOOK THE TIME TO PARTY

STUDIED HARD IN HIGH SCHOOL
NEVER ANYBODY'S FOOL
MADE GOOD GRADES IN COLLEGE
FILLED HIS HEAD WITH KNOWLEDGE

GRADUATED COLLEGE WITH A DEGREE
TOOK A JOB IN NASHVILLE TENNESSEE
CLIMBIN' THE CORPORATE LADDER
TO HIM..IT WASEN'T THE ANSWER

HE WAS PROUD OF HIS EDUCATION
THE CORPORATE LIFE TAKES DEDICATION
DIDN'T WANT A LIFE FILLED WITH STRIFE
DECIDED TO ABORT THAT KIND OF LIFE

(CHORUS)
PULLED HIS GUITAR OUT OF IT'S CASE
PLAYED SWEET HOME ALABAMA
FOLLOWED BY AMAZING GRACE
THE COUNTRY LIFE WAS CALLIN'
DECIDED TO LEAVE THE RAT RACE
CAUSE, THE COUNTRY LIFE WAS CALLIN'

(GUITAR SOLO)

HE PUT A COUNTRY BAND TOGETHER
NASHVILLE WAS THE PERFECT THEATER
SINGER SONGWRITERS WERE EVERYWHERE
MAY HAVE BEEN CRAZY BUT HE DIDN'T CARE

IT ALL CAME TOGETHER VERY FAST
STARTED PLAYIN' IN THE SOUTH FIRST
WAS GETTING BACK TO HIS COUNTRY ROOTS
AND WEARING HIS WESTERN BOOTS

SOON THEY WERE PLAYIN' THE RIGHT SONGS
AND THE RIGHT CHORDS AT THE RIGHT TIME
HAD A BAND THAT HE COULD TRUST
AND PURCHASED A BRAND NEW BUS

(REPEAT CHORUS 2 TIMES OPTIONAL)

2024 © Lyrics by Tony Harris BMI

The Country Life Was Callin' - Collaboration by Tony and Mike Fox - Original

Wintertime Blues - Lyrics by Tony/Bob - Music & Vocal Bob Warner - Original

This is part 2 of the Marry me in Vegas saga , great to work with Gaz and Nat again , we have another almost done , hope you like this 
one ! Next up is another collab with rapper Blaffy , he is about to win a major music competition , then me and Tony Harris ( fantastic lyricist from Alabama ) have a super Country song out . After that I'm not sure what's happening , but plenty in the pipeline and nearly completed . Dying to get me and Charlottes new one finished , and I'm working with sultry singer Kim in a duet with German orchestral composer Axel Menningen providing the music , exciting times folks ! Thank you for listening !

Real Good Trouble

Real Good Trouble - After Vegas ( Fox , Brownie & Daniels )

A big thank you to Gabriel Vanore (https://soundcloud.com/vangabriel) for his wonderful production of this song, and for getting Brian on board.
A big thank you to Brian Peters (https://soundcloud.com/brianpeters-3)  for additional guitar and some marvelous backing vocals. It was so good working with him again - my old music partner.

Pravinand Maharaj (Johnny Minstrel): Acoustic guitar, vocals, lead solo

Brian Peters: Second guitar, backing vocals and chant

Gabriel Vanore (Van Gabriel): Mixing and Production

Cover Art by Chris Living (https://soundcloud.com/chrisliving)


Burning Tree – Words & Music: Pravinand Maharaj aka Johnny Minstrel - with additional Greek chant by Brian Peters

What fire’s this?
No smoke no burn
Whose voice it speaks?
So loud, so stern
Neath the burning tree

What does it say?
What can you hear?
Kneel down and pray
Till the thunder rolls clear
From the burning tree

Chorus:
I am, I am
Though my face you can’t see
I am, I am
And I will always be

What must you do?
You hear people cry
Who’ll go with you?
Set the captives free to fly
From the burning tree

Chorus:
I am, I am
Though my face you can’t see
I am, I am 
And I will always be

Who can change the aimless
A sated man won’t feed
Who can name the Nameless
On every tongue
Calling from your need

Chorus:
I am, I am
Though my face you can’t see
I am, I am
And I will always be

What fire’s this?
No smoke, no burn
Whose voice it speaks?
So loud, so stern
Neath the burning tree

Additional Chant by Brian Peters:
Ακίνητος υποκινητής – 
αιτία και Γεννήτορά...
Akienintosh Epokinitis – 
Atia kay Yennitora
(Motionless Mover – Causer – Begetter – Prime Parent)









Burning Tree by Johnny Minstrel and Brian Peters - A Van Gabriel Production

Tony(Tony's Lyrics) asked me if I could make a cover of one of his tracks. I always liked his songwriting, so I went through his catalogue. I decided to make a version of "Something about the rain". I did some changes in the music and added a chorus part for example. And this is how the song came out... Thanks for giving me the chance to work with you Tony! Here's a link to Tony's profile: https://on.soundcloud.com/fuvjFyYVzvwyp8f16

Something About The Rain - collab Tony Harris (Tony's lyrics) and Pat.E

Well this one is different . I asked Andrea to send me some mythical lyrics , which she did , and I put a basic idea for a song together . When I sent it to Axel to have a play about with it he completely transformed it into what it is  now . With his instrumentation and production , and Andreas fantastic and inspired lyrics , this is ( hopefully ) a joy to listen to , enjoy ! Next up on the 1st of November is a moody blues/rock song by Dave Cooper and myself , closely followed by 2 songs by myself . Me and Dave , and me and Gaz have just completed songs yet to have a release date , and me and Charlotte are half way through a new one . Thank you so much for listening .
Intro

Legend says a fortune

Can be found upon this earth

The map is in the Constellations

A myth of royal worth


V1

Queen Cassiopeia 

Known for her boastful vanity

Thought too highly of herself 

And enraged the powers that be


Punished by Poseidon

She was cast into the sky

Upon a golden throne she sits

Celestial she flies


Chorus 

Oh, she's beautiful

She sparkles in the night

Oh, she's beautiful

Majestic mystic sight (x2)


V2

She moved with the seasons

Slowly turning upside down

All the jewels adorning her

They fell upon the ground


The five bright stars denoting 

Five lost precious gems

The path to treasure can be yours

Connect the dots my friends


Chorus

Oh, she's beautiful

She sparkles in the night

Oh, she's beautiful

Majestic mystic sight (x3)


Solo duel


The five bright stars denoting 

Five lost precious gems

The path to treasure can be yours

Connect the dots my friends


Chorus

Oh, she's beautiful

She sparkles in the night

Oh, she's beautiful

Majestic mystic sight (x2)


Outro

She's Beautiful

A (Yusuf) 'Cat Stevens' Classic. Listened to and loved for the better part of my Life. A song, a prayer, a Version......some thoughts. Just created simply and in my own way - vocal and acoustic guitar. Intended with respect to an incredibly prolific songwriter and performer from the 70's and beyond. Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, and Production for this Version by Riff Beach (RiffWerx Productions). 2024
Lyrics - The Wind
I listen to the wind, to the wind of my soul
Where I'll end up, well I think only God really knows
I've sat upon the setting sun...
But never, never, never, never
I never wanted water once
No never, never, never

I listen to my words but they fall far below
I let my music take me where my heart wants to go
I swam upon the Devil's lake...
But never, never, never, never
I'll never make the same mistake
No - never, never, never
Writer/s: CAT STEVENS, YUSUF ISLAM 
Publisher: BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Sunny Beaches Among Us

The Wind...Again

The Wind - Version

Me and Dave Cooper again , the Northern Englishmen ! Dave sent me the lyrics for me to do something with , and this is the result , Kim makes a guest appearance , we hope you like it ! Next up is me and Glenny G with a rocker , following that is a Xmas swing style song , after that I'm not sure , but me with Gaz and Nat have a belter to be released , and me and Charlotte have nearly finished 2 new songs that will blow you away ! Don't forget we have our 1st album out , thank you for the support .
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nWWNcrIRv08J_eEbL7MJ_1UTdMo0MjJLM
https://open.spotify.com/album/78ewrWZjS41XvHT9mFWd6O?si=yDMcRADSSrOdWlanz6UPMw

Walk The Road

Something about Autumn-the crisp cooling weather-skies seems clearer--shedding leaves just before the cold winter--the crops have all been harvested-- for me, it seems a little  slower and more  peaceful--natural process of nature and life--my mind feel more at ease--my body feels more relax--my favorite time of year

Fall (Favorite Time Of Year)

Many thanks to my friend Bob Warner for all the work on this track. He sure put the petal to the metal on this one.  

Hot  Rod's And Good Times (Lyrics by Tony - Featuring Bob Warner) Original

Written by Jesse Winchester
Arranged and performed by Josh McAlexander

Blow on, Chilly Wind... New Mix

Written by Josh McAlexander
Produced and Performed by Josh McAlexander

Watching over me

Watching Over Me (Original)

Ah, nostalgia.  Maybe the older we get, the more we keep longing for days of our past.  Just some sweet memories of my childhood days living as share-croppers in the Louisiana Delta near the Mississippi River.

Take Me Back(Original)

No one can Challenge Sir Pauls voice but love the song. A tribute to my idols . These days I record mostly originals but found this in my library and thought I'd share .

And I Love Her (The Beatles) COPY

Contemporaneous noodling on Martin GPC-2Ke X Series Guitar.

Somewhere I read that SoundCloud is the DIY of the music world.  Very true for most of us wannabe (famous) musicians.  For those who were lucky enough to spend years in an actual sound studio, maybe this is a slam dunk. For the rest of us, it's like being the Wright brothers before they fully understood the science behind aerodynamics much less get a machine to fly.

I have learned a lot in 2018 thru 2019 while playing at small, local venues.  It's a lot easier to sit back in a "recording studio".  I do put that in quotes since, for me, this is just a couple of microphones connected to a DAW which is connected to a computer with some multi-track software and some free plugins to enhance the finished product.  I believe there are about 5 unique disciplines to learn which include: playing an instrument, singing, doing both together, using a microphone, connecting with the audience.  I have much more respect for stage performers now, especially solo artists. Now, if one adds the discipline of recording engineer, well then, you have a well rounded musical background. 

I do hope that you enjoy some of my tunes.  I'm always happy to hear from listeners who have something meaningful to share, even when it is not particularly flattering or in someway odd.  I'll even try to answer any questions you may have.  Remember that you are never too old nor too young to create and share your music and/or share your knowledge.

Take Me Down That River (Original)

BluesmanRick