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We live in a broken, hopeless world. We are selfish creatures and have created more pain and suffering through our actions. Through Christ we can be Unbroken. Please, like, comment and Share.

Unbroken

Static is an edgy alt-rock anthem about breaking free from the noise. Electric guitars snarl over pounding drums as Artemis & Nymphs capture the chaos of modern life, where thoughts blur with the world’s static, until clarity cuts through and the ride begins.

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Static

Hazy clouds is about a time in my life when I had hit rock bottom. My marriage had failed and everything had gone to shit. Broken promises and betrayed friendships. There was no light in my darkness and all I could feel was loneliness and pain. 


Hazy clouds drift through the sky
Stolen secrets as they fly
Shades of grey and hints of blue
Painting life in every hue

Colours of life they twist and blend
A vivid story that won’t end
Through the shadows through the light
Every tone feels just so right

Golden beams break through the haze
Softly setting hearts ablaze
Shifting tones in fleeting time
Moments captured so sublime

Oh the storms they bring the rain
Washing out the deepest pain
Every drop a note that sings
Life's a canvas with no strings

Hazy clouds .mp3

The world was still asleep in the quiet moments before dawn when a polite knock interrupted the silence. When she reached the door, the only sign of a visitor was the faint sound of a carriage disappearing into the distance. On the porch was a single, ornate invitation, its wax seal still intact. As she broke the seal and opened the envelope, she felt a sense of curiosity and mystery. What lay inside was not simply an invitation, but a message that might just change her life forever.

Piano improvisation for a short story scene. 😊

The Invitation

THEIR VOICES

"Time will tell if a heart is true by how it loves in moments big and small."          
- Unknown

Another composition for Mr. Harris.  ♥️😊 See below for chorus lyrics:

"Time will tell that we were meant to be together,
Time will tell my life began when I met you.
And from the start, I looked into your eyes and knew full well.
What only time would tell."

Music and Chorus Lyrics by Francess Harris. Copyright 2025. All Rights Reserved.

Time Will Tell

Rapture is a new collaboration between the Beating Edge and Joe Stroffolino, following the awesome Asteroids (The Original Was Better). Joe wrote both the lyrics and the original music, while the Beating Edge rearranged and recorded it in a punchy rock style, adding driving guitars, strong rhythm, and dynamic choruses. Vocals feature Tom on lead, with Joe and Mary contributing both backing vocals and lead parts on certain verses and the bridge, creating a layered and energetic vocal texture.
The song explores the absurdity and irony of doomsday prophecies, the obsession with the rapture, and the endless cycle of believers and false prophets. It blends satirical storytelling with a critical eye on human behavior, delivering a mix of humor, intensity, and thought-provoking commentary through energetic rock arrangements. 
Rapture is a track that engages both the mind and the ears, combining narrative, power, and fun in equal measure.
Copyright 2025  Joe Stroffolino & The Beating Edge

Lyrics:

These prophets who say the world's gonna end and they set a specific date
And then when it doesn't happen, their followers still think they're great
The sun rises the next morning and people stumble out of bed
Disappointed that the rapture didn't happen and they're still alive instead of dead

All these people going through the motions, trying to deal with the daily grind
Hoping the rapture comes soon and they're not the ones who are left behind

They claim they have a direct line to God but there was a glitch in the connection
But now they're certain of the expiration date so they issue a correction
The shepherd guides the flock and tries to keep them safe from harm
But how many times can you cry wolf before people ignore your alarm

All these people going through the motions, trying to deal with the daily grind
Hoping the rapture comes soon and they're not the ones who are left behind

Who cares about the environment if you think the world is gonna end
And you're convinced the second coming is right around the bend
So drill baby drill and chop down all the plants and trees
No need to spend money on curing terrible disease

In every generation throughout history, people were certain that the rapture would come
And they had followers willing to believe them as they fed them each a tiny crumb
In baseball you only get three strikes and then the umpire says you're out
But when it comes to doomsday prophecies, the true believers have no doubt

All these people going through the motions, trying to deal with the daily grind
Hoping the rapture comes soon and they're not the ones who are left behind

Rapture

This piece was inspired by the app "Safe Place” by Rädda Barnen(Save the Children).

Piano Sketch 21 Safe Place

A simple and gentle piano melody supported by a string orchestration. I couldn't sleep so wrote this reflective track in the wee hours and recorded it later that same day. For all the dads out there with daughters........ Please enjoy........Mark

A Promise I made

if a tree fell

I love writing original music. I can't always predict how a song will turn out but I write what I hear and simply hope it pleases ears.

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Ron James