Bahia

Will I wake up, some dream I made up
No, I guess it's reality
What will change us, or will we mess up
Our only chance to connect with a dream
Say a prayer for me
(Say a prayer for me)
Say a prayer for me
Say a prayer for me
(Say a prayer for me)
I'm buried by the sound
In a world of human wreckage
In a world of human wreckage
In a world of human wreckage
Where I'm lost and I'm found and I can't touch the ground
I'm plowed into the sound
To see wide open with a head that's broken
Hang a life on some tragedy
Plow me under the ground that covers
The message that is the seed
Say a prayer for me
(Say a prayer for me)
Say a prayer for me
Say a prayer for me
(Say a prayer for me)
I'm buried by the sound
In a world of human wreckage
In a world of human wreckage
In a world of human wreckage
Where I'm lost and I'm found and I can't touch the ground
I'm plowed into the sound
Will I wake up, some dream I made up
No, I guess it's reality

Songwriters: Tim Cross / Jimmy Paluzzi / Mike Cross / Joey Mazzola / Mark Dombroski
Plowed lyrics © Three One Three, Gratiot 7 Music, Crush Velvet Kiss Publishing, Electroflame Music, Cowbelly Music Publishing

Plowed (cover)

I don't want to go home. 
I don't wan't to grow old. 
I keep on dancing until my feet falls off. 
I keep on dancing until the beat goes off.

Dancing Until My Feet Falls Off

"In photography, exposure is the amount of light per unit area (the image plane's illuminance times the exposure time) reaching a frame of photographic film or the surface of an electronic image sensor, as determined by shutter speed, lens F-number, and scene luminance. Exposure is measured in lux seconds, and can be computed from exposure value (EV) and scene luminance in a specified region." (Wikipedia)

"Exposure" is an instrumental track titled to emphasize the importance of exposure in the art of photography. Drawing inspiration from my passion for photography and the beauty of Lake Como, I aimed to create a sonic landscape that balances creativity and technical exercise.

On the one hand , I tried to weave together musical elements that mirror the delicate balance and interplay of light and shadow in photography, and on the other hand I tried to evoke the powerful presence of wind and water. I tried to communicate the solidity and strength of mountain rocks that dominate the Lake.

As an integral part of my "Sounds from the Lake" playlist, "Exposure" serves as a sonic homage to the grandeur and generosity of Lake Como. Each track in the playlist represents my intentional pursuit to capture the beauty of this enchanting location, that provides me all the time with great inspiration.

I recorded the guitar solo using my '97 Gibson SG Standard.
I Recorded and mastered the track on AKAI MPC.

106 bpm.

A music video is available here:
https://youtu.be/wUHvHdP89Zw

Exposure


A remaster of the original from 2022.

LYRICS

The dry leaves float upon the breeze.
The hidden corners of the trees.
The summer sun that penetrates.
A gloom that holds you all prostrate.

Chorus
Miss out as the championship.
Slips between your fingertips.
Come so close but yet so far.
You had it all but no cigar. 

A glistening pool just out if reach. 
The heat that has the people beat.
The endless March towards your fate.
The white rabbit is running late. 

A stopped clock isnt always wrong.
no matter where that time has gone.
A friend is still the same as then.
The wind that blew will blow again.

A door that you had punched in rage.
Your scattered drawings on the page. 
The honeysuckle wrapped around
A wall you ha built to keep them out. 

You had it all and messed it up.
The judge is throwing you the book.
The lie you tried to propagate
Was not believed at any rate. 

Covering your tracks.
Falling in a trap. 





A Trap (No Cigar)

Original track by Combstead.
Vocals, guitar, lyrics, mixing, and mastering by Robert Grigg
Video link: 
https://youtu.be/gYeIQENrk2s

Always Tomorrow - Combstead & Robert Grigg

The spring was here 
Clouds were away
Birds were singing 
You went away

You felt yourself 
Useless and vain
You smashed yourself 
Against a train

Easter was sad 
This year, my friend
I hope Christmas 
Will make the deal

You felt yourself 
Useless and vain
You smashed yourself 
Against a train

I'd lost your track 
For a little while
I found you back 
In a coffin

You left them all
Sad and empty
They loved you so
You didn't see

Easter was sad 
This year, my friend
I hope Christmas 
Will make the deal

You felt yourself 
Useless and vain
You smashed yourself 
Against a train

Easter was sad 
This year, my friend
I hope Christmas 
Will make the deal

You felt yourself 
Useless and vain
You smashed yourself 
Against a train

The Young Departed (Symphonic Arr)

Marlene (https://www.instagram.com/marlene.m60/) and I made this piece of music inspired by the photo book Marlene took during her own trip to Sardinia - Italy  in 2021.

Photo and cover art by Marlene Messner.

Track recorded with Yamaha U3 acoustic piano tuned to 432 Hz.

Audio 8D https://audioalter.com/preset/8d-audio
Please listen with headphones.

(Mastered with Aurora at 76pct - SoundCloud)

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Io e Marlene (https://www.instagram.com/marlene.m60/) abbiamo realizzato questo brano musicale ispirati dal libro fotografico che Marlene ha realizzato durante il proprio viaggio in Sardegna - Italia nel 2021.

Fotografia e copertina realizzate da Marlene Messner.

Traccia registrata con pianoforte acustico Yamaha U3 intonato a 432 Hz.

Audio 8D https://audioalter.com/preset/8d-audio
Per favore ascoltate con le cuffie.

(Mastered with Aurora at 76pct - SoundCloud)

BOB

Rob Fletcher