Embrace the Storm (2025) – Facing new beginnings
Embrace the Storm is a powerful symphonic metal song about facing changes. Driven by heavy riffs, soaring choirs and operatic vocals, this song captures the raw chaos of transformation like staring into the heart of a storm, a sense of something breaking apart to make way for something new. Are you ready to cast off the weight of the past and give yourself into the storm?

You can find this song on all streaming portals and Bandcamp:
https://too.fm/ndm-embrace-the-storm
https://nadinedemacedo.bandcamp.com/album/embrace-the-storm

Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, piano, synthesizer, programming, production
Gabrielle Gold: lyrics
Nadia Selvaggi: vocals
Sebastien Jean: electric guitar, acoustic guitar, lead guitar, bass

Where to find us:
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://elirahscross.bandcamp.com
https://soundcloud.com/nadiaselvaggi

Embrace the Storm

Embrace the Storm (feat. Nadia Selvaggi)

Rob Olsson: lyrics Vocals Bass
Single Use on guitar 

Lyrics:
You only love me when I
Do what you want me to 
Got this weight on my shoulder
Don’t want to be a martyr

Blooms in full flourish
Fold away at night
Out in summer air
Out in summer air

Can we talk about the fact that
You want to be free
You’re capable at any time
Break your bonds and run away

What you’re giving, only some of
What I want to take
Take it all for myself
Life turns on a dime

Blooms in full flourish
Fold away at night
Out in summer air
Out in summer air

Can we talk about the fact that
You want to be free
You’re capable at any time
Break your bonds and run away

You out in summer air
Prowling in my garden
Turn my back, you run away
Don’t know what you’ll encounter

You only love me when I
Do what you want me to 
Got this weight on my shoulder
Don’t want to be a martyr

Blooms in full flourish
Fold away at night
Out in summer air
Out in summer air

Life can turn on a dime
Turn on a dime
Life can turn on a dime

Blooms In Full Flourish

This is the third track off there to here part 3. 
Also available at: https://open.spotify.com/album/4bCeWV15fP67s3OlfuRJ6n
and at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8w_MxASykc
Music and Lyrics: Phil Bowen
Mixed and produced: Phil Bowen
Vocals, Keyboards and Guitars: Phil Bowen
Lyrics:
Verse 1
An old man sits on the sidewalk
With glazed stare looks right ahead
He asks for a dime and says it’s such a long time
Since he laid his body on a feather bed
He says he’s one thousand miles from Texas
One thousand miles away

Verse 2
The old man points to his sunken eyes 
And looks up to the cloudless sky
He said “there’s so much in life a body can give
I gave them so much time now they just walk by”
He said he’s one thousand miles from Texas 
With snow falling in his mind

Middle 8
He says “dreams never break your heart
And dreams never let you down 
Every time I close my eyes
I let my mind float away”
“Dreams never break your heart
And dreams never lie to me
Every time I close my eyes
I let my mind float away again.”

Verse 3
So I raised out a hand and lifted him up 
I asked him his name and where he was from 
He said “son I’ve heard your voice before”
I looked closer in his eyes. He did likewise
He said “once I was strong but now I don’t have long
I think you may be my long lost son.”

There to here  Pt. 3

Dreams never break your heart

The chase is on
I see it in your eyes
You move in close
 But I’m fox smart, twice sly

You think you’ve caught me
You think you got me 
where you want me

Here's what you don't know 
here’s the twist
I 'm the shadow on the wall 
you just missed

Who’s the hunter?
Who’s the prey?
Guess you'll find out either way 

If you're  gonna play the game
You better  bring your game
If you're thinkin' you're all that
Take your aim
 If you think you wanna a taste of my kiss
Take your shot
But you better not miss

(better not)
(better not)
(better not miss)

You set the trap
But I’m too quick
Not going to step in it
I slipped right past it 

Do you think you're clever?
Do you think you're cool?
baby, I've already anticipated
Your next move
Boy, you know my Daddy 
didn't raise a fool. 
(no, he didn't nah, nah, nah)

Who’s the hunter?
Who’s the prey?
Guess you'll find out either way 

[Chorus]

If you're  gonna play the game
 You better bring your game
If you're thinkin' you're all that
Take your aim
If you think you wanna  a taste of my kiss
Take your shot
But you better not miss

(better not)
(better not)
(better not miss)

Have you figured it out yet?


Do you see 
Right from the start
I've been leading you right to me 
The chase was my design
You're the perfect lover
 I conjured up in my mind's eye

If you want a taste of my kiss
Take your shot
But you better not miss

Better Not Miss

Well Havent been here in awhile  things are changing
where is the empathy
where is the compassion 
please be kind to one another
broken hearts hurt 
broken countries hurt 
Peace

Torn Dream

The latest in our Moon series ... the Herb Moon is one of the names for the July moon. 

All the words are by me, and the music and cover is by Andreas Pirner, @APi_ZZ

Herb Moon

Hey beautiful people!🤗
We cooked up a funky instrumental track featuring Valerio absolutely killing it on drums (not that bass and guitar are holding back). It’s called "Sticks of Funk" and we’re dropping it today to celebrate the birthday🎉 of the man who sets the beat, or keeps the groove alive, however you wanna put it.
It’s a bit different from what we usually do, and just a heads-up, the track kicks off with an old vocal sample from a funky song we never finished or released, and yeah... it might make you jump out of your seat the first time you hear it. Totally unintentional, promise.
Hope you dig it, and happy birthday Val!🎂
In the meantime, we’re working on a song inspired by an ’80s classic we recently heard at a live gig, complete with a video! We’ll share it with you in a few days.
If you feel like it, hit us up in the comments! Thanks in advance for the feedback!
At the moment, this track is exclusively available on SoundCloud.
Released on July 13, 2025.
©2025 Beating Edge

Sticks of Funk

Sticks of Funk (Instrumental)

And still they came

"Quelqu'un de différent" est le titre le plus  introspectif de mon répertoire.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcmhDmsez-4
Paroles:
Comme un navire se joue de tous les récifs,
Tu dis que pour toi y'a pas de château d'If.
Et tu ressembles un peu, aux oiseaux qu'on blesse,
Qui partent un jour, sans laisser leur adresse.
Chercher de l'air quand la vie les oppresse,
Si loin du doute et des matins de stress.
Si haut qu'un jour pourtant se sont brûlés,
Tu dis quand même que tu n'seras jamais:

Quelqu'un de différent,
Qu'on bâtit, qu'on façonne.
Tantôt noir tantôt blanc,
Qu'on prend, qu'on abandonne,
Aimer, ne pas souffrir,
Comprendre sans le dire, 
Connaitre sans subir,
Le meilleur et le pire.
Quelqu'un de différent.

Tu me dis que tu n'vis que pour la musique,
Tu vibres aux sons des guitares électriques.
Je t'dis pas ça pour que tu réagisses,
Méfies toi quand même, les guitares vieillissent.
Changent les sons quand passent nos années,
Restent tes notes sur les cordes d'acier.
Fidèle à elles sincères dans tes pensées,
Tu crois en elles et tu n'seras jamais, jamais:

Quelqu'un de différent,
Qu'on bâtit, qu'on façonne.
Tantôt noir tantôt blanc,
Qu'on prend, qu'on abandonne,
Aimer, ne pas souffrir,
Comprendre sans le dire,
Connaitre sans subir,
Le meilleur et le pire.
Quelqu'un de différent,
Quelqu'un de différent,
Tantôt noir, tantôt blanc.
Quelqu'un de différent.

Christian PERUTI 
Auteur, compositeur, interprète.

"Someone Different" is the most introspective title in my repertoire.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcmhDmsez-4

Like a ship plays with all the reefs,
You say that for you there's no Château d'If.
And you resemble a bit, the birds that we wound,
Who leave one day, without leaving their address.
Looking for air when life oppresses them,
So far from doubt and stressful mornings.
So high that one day they got burned,
You still say that you will never be:

Someone different,
Someone we build, someone we shape. 
Sometimes black, sometimes white,
Someone we take, someone we abandon,
To love, not to suffer, 
To understand without saying it,
To know without enduring, 
The best and the worst.
Someone different.

You tell me that you live only for music,
You vibe to the sounds of electric guitars. 
I'm not saying this for you to react, 
Still be careful, guitars do age. 
The sounds change as the years go by, 
Your notes remain on the steel strings. 
Faithful to them, sincere in your thoughts, 
You believe in them and you will never, never be:

Someone different,
Someone we build, someone we shape. 
Sometimes black, sometimes white,
Someone we take, someone we abandon,
To love, not to suffer, 
To understand without saying it,
To know without enduring, 
The best and the worst.
Someone different.
Someone different,
Ssometimes black, sometimes white.
Someone different.

Christian PERUTI
Author, composer, performer.

Quelqu'un de différent

Lyrics : Walker
Music, Vocals & Production : Sarah Paradise-Brown

https://youtu.be/4rT9OIvYWb4?si=6yFpadE111gkY_DW

This is a very personal song to Walker, written entirely by him. The lyrics are his, and his original vocal and music idea helped shape the overall feel. I reworked the melody slightly and produced the music, aiming to stay true to the emotion behind his beautiful words. It was a real privilege to be part of bringing this to life.

Be sure to check out Walker’s other work. He’s a fantastic person and a truly talented songwriter.  https://soundcloud.com/user-329901696

Saw a photograph of you 
smiling like you used to
you'll sail the waters 
and reach the other side 
still smiling .
got a feeling deep for you 
something no one else can feel
i'll wait for sunrise 
to shed a little light on things

all you need now 
is a hand to hold 
all you need now 
is a friend 
is a friend ..

Got a feeling you could be 
all i'll ever need to see
the sun on the waters 
chasing the screams 
that taint my dreams

got a feeling deep for you 
something no one else can feel
i'll wait for sunrise 
to shed a little light on things

all you need now 
is a hand to hold 
all you need now 
is a friend 
is a friend .. 

instrumental ..

i saw a photograph of you 
smiling like you used to
you'll sail the waters 
and reach the other side 
still smiling .
got a feeling deep for you 
something no one else can steal
i'll wait for sunrise 
to shed a little light on things

all i need right now  
is a hand to hold 
all i need now  
is a friend 
is a friend 
all i need now is a friend

Friend

YOUU AND ME

At heart, I  am an emotionally honest, lyrically driven storyteller. I  love the written word. I love wrapping music around words in a musical story that is flavored with Indie, folk, country, classic rock,  jazz, blues, ballads anthems. 

 I hope you enjoy The Stories She Tells.  ; )

All songs written and produced by The Stories She Tells 
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