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If I wish upon a star

Coal Truck - Combstead / Robert Grigg

Overall, the splendor of “Victory: Vakratunda” – much like Sarves Thiru’s previous work – lies in its ability to transport the listener to a peaceful and serene place, and to create a sense of relaxation, spirituality and introspection.

Mantra for Victory - A prayer to Lord Ganesha, the Remover of Obstacles
Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha
Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva sarva Kaaryeshu Sarvada

Meaning:
Lord with the curved trunk and huge body,
whose brilliance is equivalent to billions of Suns,
May you remove all obstacles on my path 
And bless all my endeavours with Victory and success

Victory: Vakratunda

when you see a flower   
your mind makes up color
it sends you down a chute of pretty lies
into a fanta-

-sy and when you picked me
such is my power
I shield you from the truth
with propaganda

pity the fool
who walks alone through the muck
as his poor knees give in (it's a given)

had he worn our wool
the moment his luck ran out
would enrich someone living
(someone important)

life isn’t fair
when you’ve always had a bear 
when you’ve only had a bear for a mother
you best let her hear
your loudest cheer your sincerest
praise of your only Godfather

so let’s hear your cheer
for your present and only Godfather

if you stock my cellar
I’ll rubber-stamp your valor
and send you to a place where you can rest
it’s only six feet deep

if you deny me
such is my power
I’ll make your own wife and child detest
your living, breathing company

woe to the fool
who thinks he can reason 
his way out of my daydreams!

I’m invincible
as long as the dim multitudes 
choose to bow to my sentries

Chorus: repeated

amazing, infallible
amazing, infallible, courageous
amazing, infallible
amazing, infallible, voracious

Chorus: repeated
 
then one day you’ll cheer
for your next and your only Godfather

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Thinking Of Those Loved Ones - Combstead / Robert Grigg

Drinking On My Own

Buckets Of Rain

Oh, the sea surges up to the steps,
people turn away from the squall.
Wild the wind carries on through the cracks, in the window pane, or the walls.
And the distant smells of the spring,
seem so far away, February.
On the edges, the growth just begins, barely peeking out, staying small.

Oh, the purple that drips down the garden wall, doesn't feel the rain, or the cold.
Though the cracks in the concrete are widening, it's just containing, ever more.
Like the distant faces without, never welcoming, don't begin.
Always outside and not looking in, never reckoning, not at all.

Mr Jones wont you settle down.
If you wanted to get better you'd of wrote yourself the letter. 
It must contain everything, 
That you've ever thought or felt from the start of this thing. 
Of course, you're just finding this out. 
You really should of known and had this all figured out by now.
You see, you just can't be helped, 
won't even take advice as we dish it out.

Mr Jones we're trying to help you out.
If you'd just ignore our mistakes and stop pointing them out. 
You'd see that you're really caught in our trap.
Cause we can't offer you help until you've sorted it out yourself.
This is the cheapest way,
for us to think weve made the slightest difference today.
Whilst doing practically nothing.
To be honest we wouldn't know where to begin.

Oh, the caption reserved for the photograph, doesn't try to tell, truth at all.
Like the face and the clothes that belong to me, all I'll ever be, for yourself.
Like a trinket that once held a memory, a forgotten thing, a miss step. 
Or a plant that emerges a week early, in the frosty breeze, fading health.









The Outsider

Hearth & Harmony gathers twelve cherished Christmas melodies, reimagined with the warmth of classical guitar and the rich textures of a string quartet. Each piece focuses on gentle phrasing, soft ensemble interplay, and a fireside calm that invites deep breath and stillness. The album moves through quiet carols, joyful hymns, and peaceful night pieces, all arranged to feel intimate and reflective. The music highlights pure melodic beauty and the closeness of a small chamber group gathered beside the glow of a hearth. It is a seasonal collection shaped for restful evenings, study, or quiet holiday moments.

Gathered Hearts Rejoicing

It's a blessing to be able to create music and if someone enjoys my work, that's icing on the cake! All blessings come from God.

As a retired DOD Civil Service worker, I have time to record some. I have been recording at home sice around 1990 and some of my tracks are very old.  I‘ve had 50+ years in bands playing music of many types. I still play the club scene 3 to 4 times a month. Life is good!

I'm a Guitarist who likes to write, record and sing many styles of music. Please check out my tracks. I'm also enjoying the occasional collaborations.  Meeting some good friends on here and continuing to grow. Thank you for listening!


Es una bendición poder crear música y si alguien disfruta de mi trabajo, ¡eso es la guinda del pastel! Todas las bendiciones vienen de Dios. Como trabajador jubilado del Servicio Civil del Departamento de Defensa, tengo tiempo para registrar algunos. He estado grabando en casa durante unos 23 años y algunas de mis pistas son muy antiguas. He tenido más de 50 años en bandas tocando música de muchos tipos. Todavía juego en la escena del club de 3 a 4 veces al mes. ¡La vida es buena! Soy un guitarrista al que le gusta escribir, grabar y cantar muchos estilos de música. Por favor, echa un vistazo a mis pistas. También estoy disfrutando de las colaboraciones ocasionales. Conocer a algunos buenos amigos aquí y seguir creciendo. ¡Gracias por escuchar!

Thinking Of Those Loved Ones - Combstead / Robert Grigg

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