Monday Playlist week of 11/14/2022

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Monday Playlist week of 6/12/2023

Collection of some of my Original tunes from now and the past 3-5 years or so. :D

Riff'n Originals

Your MegaMix

Monday Playlist week of 6/2/2025

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Riff Favorite Solo SongShots

So much talent from my part of the country (SW Louisiana, SE Texas) George Jones, Tracy Byrd, Mark Chesnutt, George Straight, Janis Joplin, Edgar Winters and the list goes on.  Tracy Lawrence sang with a Louisiana based band in 1988-1990.  He was shot 4 times by robbers in may 1991 which delayed his first album Sticks and Stones.  He was named top new male country vocalist in 1993.  He continues to create great music.  Just one of my favorite Tracy Lawrence songs.

That's How A Cowgirl Says Goodbye (Cover)

Copyright Daniels & Durgy 2021
Gentle Rain Records
From Durge and Myself...  THANK YOU for listening to our Songs, and sharing our Truths!  Have a Safe, and Blessed New Year!!  

Seafaring Wanderer 
Produced, Written & Performed by Nat Daniels & Craig Durgy

Starlight star bright 
I wished upon a city light
That the Western Winds will lead me to you
Like a long desert road with no detours or turns one can miss…
Ending in arms wide open
That greets me for certain.. with a kiss.

Oh that sun sets low 
And time waits suspended,
Mesmerising me, like the warmth of your smile
And though I’ve seen it all, the seafaring wanderer
Has found nothing new …
All this time I was searching for meaning
I found it in you.


Starlight star bright 
The bourbon made this night all right..
But the city streets, holds empty and cold
Every neon sign flickers a heart beat the beckons 
“Come on home”..
Every newspaper flutter, is like Angels that Mutter.. 
“Call his phone..” 

Oh this road I’m on has one destination,
Every star I choose just leads me to you…
Yes I’ve seen it all, like a seafaring wanderer
But one thing held true!
All this time I was searching for meaning 
I found it in you..

Seafaring Wanderer

Lyrics by Tony that inspired Riff are listed below.
Vocals, Music & Production by Riff Beach. (Revised 11/8/22)

WHEN WE'RE GROWIN' UP
WE ALL NEED SOMETHIN'
TO KEEP US ON THE RIGHT TRACK
HIS SOMETHIN' WAS THE CHURCH NEXT DOOR

ONLY A HUNDRED YARDS AWAY
IT WAS THE FIRST THING THAT HE SAW
WHEN HE WOKE UP IN THE MORNIN'
IT WAS ON HIS MIND EVERY DAY

(CHORUS)
EVERYONE NEEDS A SYMBOL
OF RIGHT AND WRONG
TO KEEP THEM HUMBLE
EVERYONE NEEDS A SYMBOL
OF RIGHT AND WRONG
TO KEEP THEM OUT OF TROUBLE
HIS SYMBOL WAS THAT CHURCH

EVERY SUNDAY MORNIN'
AS HE WALKED TO CHURCH
HE COULD HEAR THEM SINGIN'
PRAISES TO THE LORD

DURING HIS TIME IN THE ARMY
HE COULD FEEL HIS MAMA PRAYIN'
IN THAT CHURCH NEXT DOOR
EVERY SUNDAY MORNIN'

(REPEAT CHORUS)

(GUITAR SOLO OPTIONAL)

HE WAS BAPTIZED IN THAT CHURCH
MANY YEARS AGO AND IT'S IS STILL
HIS SYMBOL OF RIGHT AND WRONG

(REPEAT CHORUS OPTIONAL)

2022 © Lyrics by Tony Harris

Symbol Of Right And Wrong - NEW VERSION - Collab by Tony Harris & Riff Beach - Original

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

Sunny Beaches

Halfway Between Here And New Orleans ©

Halfway Between Here And New Orleans (Live) ©

Just one phrase of bass may remind you of one famous legendary song, but it’s just your assumption!

Don’t say it’s Monday

KITTY GANG!

something different
A Sonic experiment. headphones would be the desired medium.
If you can just let your mind do nothing at all,  
not even try to latch onto the 'music' . 
alot going on here yet nothing at all . 
your thoughts after i would like :)

track: me
vocal: albert
picture: ai via me

Miracles in the Rhythm of Time {Carefully Crafted Mix}

The Wrong Way

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)

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Ellie Mary - TECH HOUSE Mix December 2023 (Green Velvet, Noizu, Martin Ikin, The Martinez Brothers)

Apologise X Titanium (Liam Conner Mashup) (Skip to 30secs)

something i made a few months back but just didn't put it up. i hope you like it. leave comment :)

Midnight Grief

AMERICAN = TERRORIST (PROD. JERPHO)

YAP  streaming on Spotify and other *

A bit of US Country Rock going on here , Dave Cooper sent me the lyrics and I knew straight away this would work ! I got Kim on board to add a bit of flavour to the song , and this is the result , we hope you like it ! Nearly finished a new one with Dave , a bit of Folk Rock . Me , Gaz and Nat are up next with a cracker of a song , followed by a song written by David Dunham that me and Axel Menningen recorded , lovely song ! Then it's me , Skippy and Kim , followed by Kim and I , then a real belter me and Andrea Brennan put together about a week ago . Lot's happening folks , thank you for all the support you give to me and the projects I'm involved in .
Charlotte and myself still have our album out there , have a listen to a track or two !
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nWWNcrIRv08J_eEbL7MJ_1UTdMo0MjJLM
https://open.spotify.com/album/78ewrWZjS41XvHT9mFWd6O?si=yDMcRADSSrOdWlanz6UPMw

Supersonic Dreamer

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

Lyrics: CRomanC
Instrumental: Sensi Sye https://soundcloud.com/sensisye

Not Again (Prod. Sensi Sye)

Halfway Between Here and New Orleans © 
Original - Riff Beach ( RiffWerx - 2016 )
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 © - Original

Originally written, composed in 2012. Revised, Re-Recorded and ReMiXed in 2017!  :D
🙌   🍇  Chances © Revisited - Original 🍇  🙌
Riff Beach (Riff Werx ® 2017 - Revised)

All the chances that we’re given
And the choices that we make
What do we deliver?
To offset all we take?

Chorus
For, our wishes, they’re delicious
Our intentions……..so divine
Remember what we choose…..
and, Leave…..the rest behind

The calm we crave to capture
Often leads to Great Escapes
Will the vineyards of our mind……
…..Give us sweet or sour grapes?

Bridge
Are we searching for a purpose?
Perhaps……a place of Peace? 
Are we holding on too closely?
Or, is it distance that we seek?

< Instrumental, Repeat Verse 1, Chorus and Out >

Sunny Beaches Abound

Chances © Revisited (2017)

🙌   🍇  Chances © Revisited - Original 🍇  🙌

Newly re-minted Version of this Tune features updated 'Bitcrushed' Logic Pro X Drums. Played Guitar(s) and added my Vocals and mixed it all up again. As always, Genuine Thanks for listening and/or commenting. Most appreciated! :D
Something About the Nighttime ©  - ROCK Version
Riff Beach Original
RiffWerx - 2017
There’s Something about the Nighttime
Something ‘bout The Night
Sometimes it just seems like The Right Time
It just feels so Right
Don’t lose your grip on The Day
Don’t lose your Inner Light
And, Don’t Let it Get Away
Keep it Shining Bright
(Chorus)
There’s Something about The Nighttime
There’s Something about The Night
Sometimes, it just seems (feels) like The Right Time
It just feels so Right
(Just feels so Right)
Bridge (Slow Transition - Key Change)
Passing Slowly
Passing Fast
Grab on Tightly
Before……The Future’s Past
(Last Verse)
In those Morning Hours of Reflective Thought
As the Sun rises slowly in The East
Well, those times, they just can’t be Bought
In which Wonders never seem to Cease
(Repeat Chorus and Out)

RiffWerx

Something About The Nighttime © - Rock Version

Something About The Nighttime ©

Akua Naru - Nag Champa

All Things Under The Sun © (Original) - Music, Lyrics, Production - Riff Beach
RiffWerx - Riff Beach - 2017 - <Spoken Word>
Please…Hear Our Plea
Or, Hear Our Sigh…..
It’s out there in the Wind
Blowin’ around on High
And, Guide us to Real Power
…..on this Planet
Love…..and…..Peace  
Now……and Forever
Chorus
(‘Cuz, My, Oh, My……)
Oh, just what have we Done? 
Or, (rather) Un-Done?
To All Things Under The Sun
[(All Things) Under The Sun? …..Oh, Yeah!
We gotta’ make it better. Better for me, and better for you…..
and better for All Things Under The Sun)]
And, sometimes, you know
When we’re all so Tired 
……Tired of Waiting
But, We Know a Change is Comin’
And, you know, sometimes, if we really listen….
I mean really listen?
Perhaps, we can feel it?
And, maybe, this Feeling?
Will bring Healing?
For The Human Race……
And, maybe, help make this a better place !
Bridge
Right Here…….
Right Now….. Better
Because, you know we can make it…..
So much Better 
Better……Oh, Yeah!
Make Our World
So much Brighter
Lessen our Load……
Yeah, and make it so much Lighter !

All Things Under The Sun ©

All Things Under The Sun © - AcoustaTronic Spoken Word

Writer - Unknown. Music, Guitars, Harmonica, Vocals, Production - Riff Beach. In Loving Memory of My Dad with Love to Mom and All of Us who have lost those so very close. May The Circle of Life continue and may we all be reunited one day. For Believers, Non-Believers and/or  however or whatever you believe. May Peace, Calm and Comfort find you and somehow help ease the sting of loss. Blessings!

You Never Said Goodbye
Writer - Unknown
Music, Guitars, Harmonica, Vocals, Production - Riff Beach 
RiffWerx - 2017
You never said, "I'm Leaving"
You never said, "Goodbye”
You were gone before we knew it.......
And only God knows Why
(Chorus 1)
A million times I needed You
A million times I cried
If love alone could have saved You
You (know you) never would have Died
(Bridge)
In Life, I loved you Dearly
In Death, I love You Still
In My Heart, I hold a Place
That only You can Fill
(Chorus 2)
It broke My Heart to lose You
But, You didn't go Alone
As part of Me went with You
The Day God took you Home

You Never Said Goodbye

You Never Said Goodbye - AcoustaTronic Tribute

Tough one here.  In recent years, I have lost many family members and so many friend.  The deepest cut was the lost of my beautiful 31 year old daughter a few years ago this month.  As members of this human race we all share in these emotions and feelings.  Many, many good days, some sad.  SO IS LIFE

Dreams Don T Go Away (Original)

Nico Jaar’s highly sought after “Bluewave Edits” release in 2011 contained some radical re-takes and treatments to tracks by Missy Elliot and The Blow, but his re-vision of The Mike And The Censations track “There’s Nothing I Can Do About It” was arguably the highlight. Originally released as a “promotion only” single, this release is an official collaboration between Wolf+Lamb and Ubiquity Records.

Available Direct at: http://bit.ly/uJ5hP
iTunes: http://apple.co/1PQtRDo
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1M4z72G
Spotify: http://spoti.fi/1Tr9nEF


Nicolas Jaar - "What My Last Girl Put Me Through"

Kid Koala's Music Library from animators, videogame developers, choreographers, and film people.  Please be in touch if interested via the KK website:
http://kidkoala.com/category/free-radio-music-library/music-library/

Space Cadet: Original Still Picture Score

Melancholy / Cinematic - Return page 125 - Kid Koala Production Music Library

Original Lyrics by Tony Harris
Vocals, Instruments, Music Production and Mix by Glen Granthem
The lyrics that inspired Glen are listed below.

I'M NOT A POLITICAL GUY
DON'T ASK ME TO TAKE A SIDE
IF YOUR WANDERING WHY
IT'S A LONG HARD RIDE

THE WORLD IS FILLED WITH DIVISION
ARE YOU LEFT OR ARE YOU RIGHT
IF YOU MAKE IT YOUR LIFES MISSION
IT WILL BRING YOU PAIN AND STRIFE

(CHORUS)
I'M NOT A POLITICAL GUY
LET ME TELL YOU WHY
WE SHOULD MEET IN THE MIDDLE
WORK TOGETHER TO FIGHT EVIL
WHY CAN'T WE WORK TOGETHER
TO MAKE THE WORLD BETTER
AND MEET IN THE MIDDLE
YEA, MEET IN THE MIDDLE

FAMILIES HAVE BEEN DESTROYED
BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT AGREE
LOVE LOST AND FOREVER DIVIDED
HOW DID THIS COME TO BE

WHY CAN'T WE AGREE TO DISAGREE
WHY CAN'T WE LOVE ONE ANOTHER
IT'S NOT ABOUT YOU AND ME
IN THIS LIFE...WE ARE ALL BROTHERS

(REPEAT CHORUS)

GOD, FAMILY, LOVE AND PEACE
IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING OF ALL

2018 © Lyrics by Tony Harris

Meet In The Middle - Lyrics by Tony Harris - Featuring The Glen Granthem Band - Original

Origin unknown, but likely dates back to late 1700's - early 1800's. Covered by too many to name. Minor lyrical revision. Previously posted a different take of this Trad Classic on SoundCloud awhile back. This version presented in an early Sunday Morning frame of mind.
Wayfarin' Stranger - Slowly Wandering 
(Trad, Adapted)
I am a poor wayfaring stranger, traveling through     
.......... this world of woe 
But, there's no sickness, toil, nor danger  in that bright land, 
to which I go 
Chorus:
I'm going there to see my Father 
And, all my loved ones, who’ve gone on 
 I'm just going over Jordan, I'm only go-in'
.....going home
Though dark clouds, they gather round me 
 ......and my way is rough and steep 
Beauteous fields arise before me....... 
Where God's redeemed, their vigils keep
I’m goin' back to see my Mother
I’m goin' there, no more to roam
I’m only go-in'....going over Jordan 
I’m just going .......Go-ing Home 
So, join me, Sister and Brother
I’m just go-in' .......Go-ing Home

Bright, Sunny Beaches

Wayfarin' Stranger - Slowly Wandering

BOB MARLEY REMIX 2010

No Place Like Home.....
Created with Alvarez Artist Series Acoustic. Featuring Ernie Ball Earthwood Silk & Steel Soft Strings. Love the sound and feel of these strings on this wonderful Grand Auditorium Acoustic Electric. Original Lyrics, Music Composition, Guitars, and Production by Riff Beach. Tapped out African Drums on drum pad.
Rather Be Back Home Again ©
Riff Beach - Original (RiffWerx -2019)
Thinkin’ about some of the places that I’ve been
New York, Paris, Berlin, and Rome
Still, I’d rather be in your arms again
I just wanna’ be Back Home
Yet, here I am……out on my own
Sometimes, feeling mighty and strong
And other times, tired….and all alone
Yet, I just keep on sailing right along
(Chorus) 
Oh, Yeah, but here I am again…….
Though, you’re out-standing on your own
(Left) Thinking of how things might have been
(When) all I wanna’ be is Back Home
Seen the rising and setting of the Sun
I swam upon The Seven Seas
Held it together and came undone
You know this heart is hard to please
(Post-Chorus)
Oh, Yeah, but here I am again
Though, you’re out-standing on your own
Thinking of how things could have been
But, all I wanna’ be is Back Home

Written by Josh McAlexander
Produced and Performed by Josh McAlexander

Watching over me

Watching Over Me (Original)

Created an arrangement in the Key of G with the Beachin' Riff'ers, devised a Bitcrushed Drum track, and added a little bitta' Resonator-Slidin'. Then, played along with my Breedlove Acoustic and Yamaha RevStar Electric to render this little ditty here in a Relaxed and Laid-Back Southern Rock style. :D)))

Sunny Beaches Everywhere

Just One Fine Memory © (Original)
Riff Beach - RiffWerx
There are those times when Time isn’t all that kind
No…..Not always a Friend of Mine
And all the emotions that we hold inside
There’s not always a place for them to hide
( Chorus )
Can you spare us a little Happiness?
Nothing good ever comes from a Life of Sorrow
Maybe, the promise of a Brighter Tomorrow?
You see….all I want is Just One Fine Memory
( Bridge )
When we think back upon our Youth
And, the never-ending Search for Truth
Was life really all that great way back when?
Or, were we just so much younger then?
Would you Fill Up My Lovin’ Cup? 
With One More Fine Memory……
Don’t you know that’s plenty enough?
For even a restless Soul like me

Sunny Beaches All Around

Traditional, Arranged and Performed by Josh McAlexander

The Midnight Special

Bobby _ Womack stupid

An Original right from the very Heart and Soul of this Panhandle Poet and One Man Band.... Reflecting upon blissful times past when our Family would bask in the warmth of a comforting Campfire on gorgeous, chill Wisconsin Autumn Evenings. Actually, they jokingly referred to the campfires I built as more like raging Viking Funeral Pyres or Bonfires, but anyway.... Splendid, Loving Memories for sure. :D))) On occasion, songwriters hear a song in their head and feel it so deeply within their hearts, before even attempting to create or capture it somehow. This tune almost ran over me. Couldn't create a click track fast enough using BIAB, and then played along with my Martin Acoustic 000, and flavored it a little in the background with the Godin Electric. Hope it's enjoyed? Note to Self:  Build another Campfire soon on a Beach nearby! 
Campfire ©
Riff Beach - Original
RiffWerx - 2019
All we need is a spark to build a Campfire
A little something to keep the chill of night away
And, don’t you just love to watch the flames dance higher?
Drink up some warm…..Chase your Blues away
Chorus
(And) Won’t you come sit down next to me?
Unwind your busy mind?
Is there anyplace you’d really rather be?
(Let your thoughts run free…..)
Leave all your worries far behind?
As firelight eases day to night
There’s just nothin’ like a Campfire
The sweet scent of crackling wood
Why, everything feels just the way it should
Bridge
Together, this gift we share 
Splendid moments wrapped in 
A night so clear
For Love..... Love's right here

RiffWerx - Riff Beach Original Music - 2019

Sunny Beaches Surround

Un remix de Touria (extrait de l'EP Bouchama) par le DJ Rafael Aragon aka Rafiralfiro.

Rafael Aragón aka Rafiralfiro (http://soundcloud.com/rafiralfiro) is a latin/arabic rooted french musician / dj / composer / producer. Born & raised in Paris, between downtown and suburbs, he grew up surrounded by different cultures that really built him, first as a human being and later as an artist. He worked on this remix of Jamal's tune after a meeting with Mehdi El Kindi in Paris. Touria has been produced with the help of "Collectif Sos Music" in 2010.
Jamal Nouman, a native of Morocco Larache, comes from a family where music and legacy of the Arab-Andalusian culture is very present.
Carried by the singing of his mother, who performs in many festivals and meetings, Jamal Nouman interested himself very young on vocals and guitar. He attended the music conservatory in his hometown and his passion for theater led him to the Higher Institute of Dramatic Art in Rabat. Nowadays he performs in a trio with Hicham Benabderrazik on guitars and Mehdi El Kindi on percussions.

"Jamal Nouman est à la fois le dépositaire d’une tradition musicale arabo-andalouse forte et l’héritier conscient d’un patrimoine africain profond. Entre mélodies du melhoun et rythmes gnaouis, Jamal puise son inspiration dans les musiques traditionnelles marocaines pour les magnifier à la lumière d’aujourd’hui. " -DABATEATR

Rafael Aragon vs Jamal Nouman - Cumbia Touria

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Skye - I'm only here, for you. [MOR|Chillstep mix]

All The Things We Could Have Done

Koda - Shattered

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Aspiring musician, songwriter, home recording enthusiast, guitarist, and songwriter with a pragmatic, positive outlook on life.