A song about our old little dog Bucky, who lost his sight and hearing, but still somehow gets along.

Bucky Boy Wizard

A tribute o our space program and the people who make it happen, And especially to the brave astronauts and the ones who perished in this dangerous underthing. Godspeed!

Rocket Men and Stardust Women

A takeoff on the old Creedance Clearwater Revival song Rolling On The River.  This is  the extended version with guitar solos and more. Enjoy!  www.RoadRunnerReverie.com

Rolling on the Riverbed Extended

This song is based on an entry in one of my travel journals.  A few years back I took a business trip to Germany to attend a NATO Security Conference and visit a number of US military bases there.  During that stay I also got to enjoy some of the beauty and old-world charm of some of the small towns there. Drove through the Black Forest regions and enjoyed some great wine from he area.

Riesling Skies and Cobblestone Dreams

Several years ago, I was on a business trip to Nairobi.  A couple of weeks later the attack on the Westgate mall happened.  At the time I was in the process of writing an espionage novel that took place throughout the world and parts of Kenya.  When I returned from that trip, I added a chapter that described that attack and how an American CIA agent who happened to be in that mall during the attack helped save a group of innocent children and parents who were trapped there.  The lyrics to this song are based on the writings in that chapter.   Visit us at www.RoadRunnerReverie.com and look for us on Youtube @RoadRunnerReverie.   Also that book is out there on Amazon for Kindle, titled "Back in the Game."

Thnks!
- Bill

Ghosts of Nairobi

This song is about one of my first business trips through Heathrow Airport in London. Had some down time so sat at a pub and enjoyed a Bacon Butty and Guiness, and hanging out with a group of fellow travelers. Good memories!

Bacon Butty and a Guiness

All about an active mind that just can't shut down. Always thinking.
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A Ceiling Fan Mind

Got a new smoker grill so had to combine a few things together and write a song! Hope you enjoy this one about smoking some great barbeque out here in the Arizona desert!

Smoke on the Barbeque (Fire in the Pit)

At its heart, “Watercolors” is an invitation to witness the intimate dance between creativity and nature. Through its country-alternative rock backdrop and a soft, female vocal, the song captures the ebb and flow of inspiration—much like pigments melding on damp paper.
Song Structure and Sound
•	Verses (1–5): Each verse builds on the painting metaphor, progressing from observation (Verse 1) to process (Verses 2–4), then to place and memory (Verse 5).
•	Chorus: A soaring refrain that underscores the song’s credo: freedom in creation, emotional honesty, and boundless imagination.
•	Bridge: Momentarily strips back the rhythmic momentum, offering a reflective pause where “time dissolves in a splash of blue.”
•	Outro: A gentle send-off that reaffirms the act of painting as both story and sigh.
Musically, you find shimmering electric guitars with a subtle twang, spacious drums, and ambient synth and pedal steel accents. The production leans into reverb and loose groove, mirroring the fluidity of watercolor washes.
Lyrical Imagery and Themes
•	Color as Emotion: Phrases like “let the soft edges blur” and “heart and hue” tie emotional states directly to paint techniques.
•	Desert as Muse: References to “warm desert winds,” “roadrunner streaks,” and cacti blooming gold root the song in a Southwestern landscape.
•	Dream vs. Conscious Art: The repetition of “close my eyes” and “let the brush swiftly move” speaks to a creative flow state, where conscious thought recedes and instinct takes over.
•	Myth and Memory: Verse 5’s blend of memory (“gold in sunbeams grand gaze”) and myth (“each painting a whisper, a spell I evoke”) adds depth—each artwork carries personal stories and timeless folklore.
Vocal Delivery and Emotional Tone
The female voice navigates between soft, contemplative verses and a more expansive, emotive chorus. This dynamic mirrors the painter’s journey: quiet introspection giving way to vibrant expression. Subtle vocal harmonies in the chorus heighten that sense of color and space.
Art-Music Relationship
“Watercolors” is itself a painterly song. Its structure mirrors the stages of a watercolor piece:
1.	Sketch (Verse 1): Outlining ideas, seeing shapes in the sky.
2.	Underpainting (Verses 2–3): Laying down base colors and finding a rhythm.
3.	Glazing (Bridge): Building emotional transparency, layering feeling.
4.	Highlights and Details (Verse 5): Infusing personal imagery—desert wildlife, golden cacti.
5.	Final Seal (Outro): Stepping back to admire the work, soul-stained paper now complete.
Regional and Cultural Resonance
Rooting the song in desert imagery not only honors Roadrunner Reverie’s Southwestern milieu but also taps into broader Americana traditions—where the land shapes both mindset and music. The roadrunner, a symbol of agility and desert life, becomes a muse for artistic velocity.
Final Thoughts
“Watercolors” balances the intimacy of a painter’s studio with the expansiveness of the open sky. Its lyrical and musical choices invite listeners to:
•	Embrace creative imperfection.
•	Find beauty in the unplanned.
•	Let intuition guide the brush (and guitar pick).
Whether you’re an artist facing a blank canvas or a songwriter staring at an empty page, this track reminds you that magic happens when you stop overthinking and simply let the colors run wild.

Two Years and a Lifetime - A Tribute to Jim

Roadrunner Reverie

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