outsmoothingly

Johnny Minstrel, The Prav: vocals, music
JE: lyrics
God: convincing him to sing it.

This song is about the many Vietnam veterans who came home from that unpopular, ugly war to nothing with all the same problems soldiers have after returning from war but often got no help or sympathy. It was the dead who were honored with a wall, not those who survived.

My good friend Johnny Minstrel (Pravinand Maharaj) was kind enough to put this one to music. I think you will agree his special talent was ideal for this song.

Please check out another song featuring Edro...Dry Bones: https://soundcloud.com/edro-1/dry-bones

Lucky

It was the last stand for Lucky
He was walkin’ in a haze
Dark clouds were looming
Gone were the sunny days

He came back from the war
Shells exploding in his head
Pools of blood in his eyes
He couldn’t forget the dead

All these years
Since the burp gun boomed
He’s been swatting flies
In a greasy little room

Everyone calls him Lucky
He survived an RPG
That rained from the sky
All the way from the sea

Chorus
Lucky lived to dwell
In the horrors of his plight
But he never forgot
Why he chose to fight
God and Country
He answered the call
Kept his name
Off the honored wall

He came back to nothing
And nothing in between
All he had with him
Was a dusty canteen

Lucky’s road was winding down
And he didn’t have a care
He was ready to unhitch the horse
And stow the plowing share

One day an angel came
Paved the road that sang the blues
And Lucky found his youth
Put on his dancing shoes

Soldiers are sometimes forgotten
Until they’re dead and gone
Yet they live in our midst
And are sung about in song

Chorus
Lucky lived to dwell
In the horrors of his plight
But he never forgot
Why he chose to fight
God and Country
He answered the call
Kept his name
Off the honored wall

Lucky (featuring: Johnny Minstrel)

I wanted to make another song with Her Majesty The Blues Queen... then she posted  "Loco Howl"... I instantly loved it. The lyrics are "Chris Cool", I just moaged the track up a little... so here's another breathtaking episode from the true life of Chris O and Moag.
That "Steamin' Hot Mama" is on further tracks here : https://soundcloud.com/chris-okunbor

LOCO HOWL

Whoo Hoo Whoo Hoo Whoo Hoo

She’s gearin’ up to rumble down the line
Carriage is-a-rusty but her engine’s prime
Rollin rhythms make the dust clouds churn
Ah she’s a steamin’ hot mama with the hellfire burn

Hooter screamin’ wheels are rattlin‘
Shakin’ wailin’ out her pain
There ain’t no snow storm wild enough
to take the shine off this train
Lord nothing can take the shine off this train

I’ve got (she‘s got) the Loco Growl

You know this engine can shuffle slide and growl
The jellyroll blues with a loco howl
Rollin’ rhythms make the crankshafts turn
mmm mmm, ah red hot rockin with a hellfire burn 

See her gearin’ to rumble down the line
Carriage is-a-rusty but her engine’s prime
Rollin’ rhythms make the dust clouds churn
She’s a steamin’ hot mama with the hellfire burn

Lord... got the Loco Howl
I’ve got (she’s got) the Loco Growl Grrr
That train she rides got a hellfire burn
Got the Loco Howl Owww
I’ve got (she’s got) the Loco Growl

Whoo Hoo Whoo Hoo Whoo Hoo

Chris O & mOag - lOcO hOwl

ANOTHER ZERO (TO MY NAME)
(Written by Terry Reeves, 2016)

I decided to write a song to celebrate my 60th birthday and came up with the line 'another zero to my name' and at the time I thought I really had something and was looking forward to working on an up-beat, happy song.
Age is becoming a big issue in my life right now, affecting my Mum and Mother-in-law, who are both in their late eighties. The ageing process is making life difficult in so many ways, and they do miss the simple pleasure of being able to go outside and feel the sun when they want to. It’s hard to watch, because they are both very special people who, against the odds, try and make each day worth waking up for.  The medical care they’ve received hasn’t always been too helpful, though.
Having observed this from such close range, it does appear that advances in this area haven’t focused nearly enough attention on the effects the ageing process has on their mental health. Lack of patient care for the old is scary at the best of times, but when it comes to how you actually ‘feel’, if your needs don't tick the designated boxes, they are, sad to report, mostly ignored. 
So that became what this song is about.  Not the first time that the writing process has taken a different direction to the one I’d expected, but certainly the first time I’ve fully completed a song in just half a day. I hope they like this protest song on their behalf and that I can help keep the sun shining.
When Hans agreed to listen to my demo and then to having a go at laying down a version, I couldn't wait to hear the result.  When Gary contacted me some weeks later and said, "You have got to listen to this", I still had no idea just how brilliant it would be. How on earth was I going to do a vocal that could even come close to matching that brilliance I didn’t know but, in the end, thought, “Who in their right mind would miss the chance?”  (Terry Reeves)

Anyone who has had the privilege of working with Hans (https://soundcloud.com/clouders_for), will know just how rewarding a process that always is, but what he did with this song really is something else again.  Neither of us can ever thank him enough for that.
Also want to thank Jono Trott (https://soundcloud.com/jonodog) at Core Arts (https://soundcloud.com/coreartsmusic), for all his help with mixing the vocals. Could never have achieved this result without all his knowledge and help.  (Gary Reeves)

Cover art shows local graffiti artists ‘Nanksy’ defacing Tel’s garage wall.  You’d think they’d know better at their age….

Terry Reeves:  Lead Vocal
Hans Albers:  All instruments and backing vocals 

LYRICS:
I tried to cry
But there's a desert in my head
It's been going dry
Since the sun stopped shining

Intake of breath
Assisting broken heart
A thought of death
Since the sun stopped shining

Another zero to my name
I Think the Birthdays are to blame       CHORUS                    
I'm not able to beat Cain
Another zero to my name

Aching words of trust
Forget the lack of care.                   
Finance going bust
Since the sun stopped shining

Walking through the pain
Tried and tested thing to do
No supporting frame
Since the sun stopped shining

CHORUS

Voices always on the edge
Shouting childlike in my face
No more vision of a pledge
Since the sun stopped shining

Mindful thoughts but no repair
Not listed for success 
Best friend despair
Since the sun stopped shining

CHORUS

Another Zero (To My Name)  Cripple Club and Hans Albers (Free download)

Vocals and guitars - @welcometotheamericas / Kim Göransson
Bass, beats, keys, and mix - @fatpockets / DMonroe

Written by Kim Göransson

my hot air balloon - dancing queen (fat pockets rmx)

guitare artisanal,,Dm,,,
musique deep man
https://soundcloud.com/deepman1

la tranche d'arbre

It was a blessing to work with this group of amazingly talented artists. 
It is a blessing to be a part of this fabulous SoundCloud community.
I am blessed to be alive.
Giving thanks for it all. 

May this song touch your heart. 

Mark Rodriguez: Lyrics, Vocals, Guitar
https://soundcloud.com/marcusrodriguez33
She's Excited: Lyrics, Vocals
https://soundcloud.com/she-s-excited
Gordon M: Bass, Synth
https://soundcloud.com/gordon_m
Couch King: Lyrics, Vocals, Production, Arrangement 
Russell Sinfield at the Chaos Cookhouse: Mixing and Mastering
https://soundcloud.com/russell-sinfield
Michael Simonis: Art

Lyrics:

And now I'm staring at the crossroad
Tossing coins and trying to break the code 
Divine connection for the download 
Divine erection and now source is flowed
I would have thought by now the way of Tao would show me how to clear the dust 
Grasping at stardust as dreams go to bust 
Lusting for clarity and staring at hope 
Wishing to give her the thrust
When the ball and chain is me  partnering mistrust 
It's all a projection 
Leading me down the path of misdirection 
I chant my mantras to my inner light to light my soul bright 
Write down my ways that arn't right and burn em at night 
I light my soul bright my spirit ignite 
Invite my holy might to see what's right to my truth's site 
you gotta fight for what is right inside of you

Life can never figure out where to go
But I know deep inside your soul
You know what guides you
Fight for what you know is true inside of you 
and you will too
see you were the answer 
to the question

so many voices inside my head
should i listen to them all and sing along or just play deaf
so many mantras to cross the mind
but still i've this vague feeling that i'm more declined than refined
so should i walk this path to climb up a hill that someone else heaped up for me just to keep me still
or can i walk my path, sitting on a rim, and listen to the wonders without and within

You are now listening to the sounds of inspiration
the sound motivation
visualization
real life perspiration
of people doing their thang
living their dream 
aspiring to great heights 
keeping the spirit of humanity alive
and bright to lighten up all our lives ha

Something simple as a dream and some inspiration
A little heart, a sudden spark, and some motivation
Place it together to head to your destination
Know that you ego will never give you confirmation

Mark Rodriguez, She's Excited, Gordon M, and the Couch King - You Know (What Guides You)

A beautiful track from Mike that I really enjoyed playing with. His open collaboration is here. Thanks for your guidance and lovely music, Mike
https://soundcloud.com/mike-spring/many-years-open-for-collaboration
All other instruments. .Mike
Electric guitar. .Nick

Jackson through POD on neck single coil pickup

Be good
Nick

Many Years - MIKE SPRING And Spade♤

“Be the flame, not the moth.” 
 Giacomo Casanova

Me- Original music, Telecaster, and Bass

Tele Tango

Comin' apart describes the state of things. 

But we've seen and survived worse (I think!)

Time to hunker down, take care of oneself and one's fellows, and conserve one's energies for love, struggle and hope.

Stay tuned. 



photo by: Pamela Andrade

Winter

Mary's Boy Child
1st Violin - Aung 
2nd Violin - Chris Brierley
Bass - Solomon
Keys - Sam Wilkinson
An uncharacteristically mild December morning in Hackney. Here at  Core Arts, logs burn on an open fire, stockings adorn the mantelpiece and baubles hang from the tree.... let's just hope nobody mentions sprouts!!
Hope you enjoy this Christmas offering.  Thanks to everyone who has listened, liked and reposted over the last year.  It means the world to us all.
Merry Christmas, one and all!

Mary's Boy Child by The Core Arts All Stars

Insomnia

• The New World starts in your dreams •
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1931, Hartley-Upon-Flim, The Manor.
I'd just retired to the music room to practice a recital for the Christmas Concert in the village. The bell rang and I could hear Bevan clop to the door through the hall. I played a few bars aware of distant voices. After a few minutes,  Bevan appeared, flushed and bemused.
"I'm sorry to report that they have vanished in a huff, Sir. I told the Vicar and Dowager Shaftesbury that you had slipped off to play with your organ. I said that you'd neglected it for weeks and feared losing your touch. The Dowager seemed keen to sit with you on the stool and 'help with the top end' as she put it. I told them that you preferred to play alone and frequently performed the same movement over and over again, calling out rashly if frustrating yourself....the Vicar looked a little queasy and crossed his chest, Sir, dragging the Dowager away".

Be good
Nick

Organ Recital

Joined here by two good friends from across the pond:
Gary Reeves / Drums @mountain-songs:
Gordon Midgley / Basses & Guitars @gordon_m:

Dreams Die Hard  w/ Gary Reeves & Gordon M

I'm glad Martin gave me the track to post it on my cloud too! For better quality and lyrics, pls visit -> https://soundcloud.com/its-tophonicus/a-louest-with-chris-weber-olivia-joerxworx

Lyric's & Vocal's
--- By The Awesome Olivia & Chris Weber @o-c-a @christoffersen-weber
All Guitars & Arrangement
--- By Martin Reed https://soundcloud.com/its-tophonicus

--- Sax by me

Produced by Martin Reed , Olivia , Chris Weber & joerxworx
keyvisual - screen shot used from original post :))

This Is How It Is Out A L'Ouest / Tophonicus - Olivia - Chris Weber - joerxworx

I will soon be on the coast of Belgium again. .my favourite place on earth. .in salt-aired cobbled streets, northwind bitten, enlived by Westmalle 
A happy new year to you all
Be good
Nick

De Vlaamse Kust

This is a remix of: 
https://soundcloud.com/angelo-annicchiarico-1/my-heart-is-vulnerable-feat-nayj-me-jeff-torres-the-tcm-ug-groove-mix

This is an alternate remix:
https://soundcloud.com/mrinal-desai/firewinds-the-fall-of-darkness-ye2016-global-collaboration-project

Honoring our SoundCloud Community and how we have come together. We have showed great community strength and an ability to unite and gather in massive collaboration to get our spirit to shine as bright and even brighter than the industry. We are powerful together. Let's keep growing. There may be no stopping us.  

Infinite Bey: Lyrics and Vocals
https://soundcloud.com/infinitebey
NayJ: Lyrics and Vocals
https://soundcloud.com/nayj-2
SouL Muzick: Drums
https://soundcloud.com/soulmuzick13
Angelo Annicchiarico: Guitars
https://soundcloud.com/angelo-annicchiarico-1
TCM Underground: Synths and Original Track Production
https://soundcloud.com/mrinal-desai
Wizardshoes: Production, Mixing, and Mastering
https://soundcloud.com/wizardshoes
https://soundcloud.com/ill-dub-productions
Couch King: Production and Arrangement

Infinite Bey/NayJ/SouL Muzick/Angelo Annicchiarico/TCM/Couch/Wizardshoes - My Heart Is Vulnerable

"Da wo Licht ist, ist auch Schatten ..."
DIE STIMME VOM DACH veröffentlicht den Song "Masterplan". Thematisiert werden Grandiosität und Arroganz auf der einen sowie Depression und Verzweiflung auf der andern Seite. Also: alles drin und alles dran. Hört rein!

Masterplan

“Life is more fun if you play games.” 
 Roald Dahl

https://soundcloud.com/nickrdavies
https://soundcloud.com/senfschool

Jens- Original music, and senfmagic
Nick- Vocal &Magicmayhem guitar
Me- Guitarz

Tag Yör It- Nick, Jens, & Jim

“When one with honeyed words but evil mind
Persuades the mob, great woes befall the state.” 
 Euripides, Orestes

Me- Original music, Guitar & Bass

Hide The Bodies

at the senfschool you can learn a lot,
be yoursenf!
The Whales Are Coming!!!!!!!!!!
youtu.be/HnQbYqjhOto

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SenfSchool