Shock the Algorithm

Here’s The Circle video:
https://youtu.be/upxfvLhJtQs

This song is about being stuck in an endless loop of working life, the realisation of never ending monotony, to finally working out how to handle it and the hope of escaping it.

Video on YouTube - https://youtu.be/upxfvLhJtQs

A big thank you to Pat Morey for the use of his house to record and for mixing this song. Also Gavin Smith for the use of his drums and equipment.

The Circle

Big Daddy Rat

Mastermind is about the emerging global AI technology and the impact it will have on humans in the future. Will we be considered a threat to the progressively evolving robotics?
Recorded at A Sharp studio's Sydney.
Engineered and produced by Ben Briddon.

Mastermind

What if you lose your language(s)?
There are parts in the song where different vocals appear at the same time which makes it harder to understand. This is intended. After all the song is about aphasia.

The Aphasic
In this damned town I always walk around
searching for the sign I will never find
cannot give up, cannot go on
I feel eternity, feel it right in front of me

I can’t hear what they say/ the same
express it my own way/ every day
what they don’t understand/ can’t find
they try but they can’t/ the words to say
words slipping through my grasp/the thoughts swirl inside your mind
though I try to clasp/but the words just unwind
the words are in the past/the words out of grasp
they can never last/caught in your mind’s trap
I see it in your eyes/the thoughts…
my words a big surprise/but the words…
it’s all in my mind/the words…
I write a few lines/caught in…
but I can’t understand the sings of my own hand

can’t read a single line, can’t read a single sign
the words don’t reach you, though they try to teach you

I’m caught somewhere in my mind, can’t cross the borderline
I’m lonely in a crowd, and I can’t get out
there’s darkness in the light/the same
and light in the dark night/every day
I’ll get along with it/can’t find 
‘cause I’m too strong for it/the words to say
I’m lost in my speech/ the thoughts swirl inside your mind
the words are out of reach/ but the words just unwind
I would like to break free/ the words out of grasp
hope I can find the key/ caught in mind’s trap
some words cross my way/the thoughts…
but they will never stay/but the words…
the words don’t make sense/ the words out of grasp
out of reach, behind the fence/ caught in mind’s trap
I’ll find a way to shine/ the thoughts…
you’ll see that I’ll be fine/ but the words…
I will find my voice/the words…
it will be more than noise/caught in…
you’ll see it’s not in vain, I’ll find my own refrain

can’t read a single line, can’t read a single sign
the words don’t reach you, though they try to teach you

The Aphasic

Song with a mysterious message

This song is inspired by George Orwell's book Coming up for Air. Suppose I ought to go and read it.

Coming Up For Air

Taken from the upcoming debut full length album (planned to be released March 1st - "Rock and Roll Kills").
(p) & (c), 2024.
Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80YWaTAt8Gc
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lyrics:
We've been through a lot, a lot of shit
now it's time to fight, fight against
against this depression and evil vibe
this is the time we will take over our lives

We've been submersed deep deep down
we've lost our faith into this evil town
we have to get back, get back to our own feet
we had enough, enough with this shit!

and now we have our head up high
we know what it's true and never dies
and now we step up with god's command
we won't take it anymore, not get stuck into the sand

It won't take forever just to reach our dream
it won't take forever to delete the bad scene
it won't take forever to hold your hand
it won't take forever to the promised land

it won't take forever to live again
it won't take forever to face the sun
it won't take forever, it won't take forever!

Rock and Roll Kills

It Won't Take Forever

ON A COOL SPRING DAY IN LONDON TOWN
I WAS COMING OUT OF THE HYDE PARK HOTEL
WHEN AN OLD BLACK CAB CAME SLOWING DOWN
AND THEN SHE POPPED OUT LIKE TINKER BELL

A FEW CASUAL WORDS ABOUT THE WEATHER
STILL
I REMEMBER THEM UNTIL TODAY
AND HELLO GOODBYE FOREVER
EXCEPT WHAT HAPPENED THE NEXT DAY
MUCH TO MY SURPRISE

THERE SHE WAS AND THERE WAS I
THAT’S WHEN THE DEAL TEAM BECAME A DREAM TEAM
OH YEAH

AND IT WAS LOVE AT SECOND SIGHT
A TWO TIMES HEART REACTION
THE REST MY FRIENDS IS HISTORY

NOW THE YEARS FLEW BY LIKE A RIVER 
AND THE TEAM STILL STANDS ON ITS FEET
LONDON MOSCOW DUBAI AND DENVER
LIZ YOU AND I CAN’T BE BEAT

OTIS TESSA AND MILO
A BERNEDOODLE NOT JUST A POODLE
OH NO

I LOVE A LOVE AT SECOND SIGHT
A TWO TIMES HEART REACTION
AND THE REST MY FRIENDS IS MYSTERY

FUNNY I SPEAK IF I WERE YOU, MAN
COS I GUESS I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL
TO HAVE THE MOST WONDERFUL WOMAN
NOT TO FORGET ALEX AND WILL 
OH NO

AND IT’S LOVE AT SECOND SIGHT
I LOVE A LOVE AT SECOND SIGHT…

LOVE AT SECOND SIGHT  (Lyrics) Song for Liz

The song is about joining your first band at fifty and thinking maybe you should have done this earlier. Photo was taken at our first recording session, in the loft!

Days Of Silence

Well , this is the 1st track by fabulous New York Lyricist Andrea Brennan and myself , I hope the sense of menace comes across like planned , and we really hope you like it ! We have another one out on the 15th , totally different ! On the 9th and 22nd are remixes of 2 of my older songs , after that , and when completed are songs by Charlie and the Fox and me and Tony Harris with Sax by Greg Willis . Thank you for donating your time and ears !

No Album

Gypsy Gale

Gypsy Gale ( Fox and Brennan )

FORTY CANDLES FOR JULIE CAMPBELL
I’M SURE YOU SHE’LL BLOW THEM OUT IN ONE BLOW 
YOUR NAME MA BELLE RINGS THE OLD BELL
OF BUCHANAN STREET IN GLASGOW

KNOWING FROM THE START 
HOW LONG IT WILL TAKE 
YOU HIT LIKE A DART WHATEVER’S AT STAKE
AND YOU’RE THE WORLD’S MOST HUMAN HUMAN EVERYONE WILL TELL YOU SO

FORTY CANDLES FOR JULIE CAMPBELL
I’M SURE SHE’LL BLOW THEM OUT IN A GLOW 
AND YOU SING SO WELL THAT IT RINGS A BELL 
OF AN ANOTHER JULIE WE ALL KNOW

REGARDS TO THE COVEN RUTH KATHY AND CLAIRE 
DAVID KARL AND RALPH ALWAYS IN THE AIR
YOU’RE THE WORLD’S MOST HUMAN HUMAN EVERYONE WILL TELL YOU SO

ALWAYS CALM AND SERENE VERY ZEN YANG AND YIN

FORTY CANDLES FOR JULIE CAMPBELL
ARCHIE LUKA AND TASO HELLO
AND IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT WELL I BET YOUR BELT 
THAT MARK WILL HELP YOU TO BLOW
(I MEAN YOUR TAEKWONDO YELLOW BELT)

FORTY CANDLES FOR JULIE CAMPBELL
I’M SURE SHE’LL BLOW THEM OUT IN ONE BLOW 
JULIE CAMPBELL FORTY CANDLES
JULIE CAMPBELL FORTY CANDLES
FORTY CANDLES FOR JULIE CAMPBELL...........

JULIE CAMPBELL (Lyrics) song for Julie

With EL-bass guitar
Music: PJ Project & Janne Hennie
Lyrics & vocals: Janne Hennie

Lyrics:  

Voices in my head
Takes control of me
Cruel things they say
They tell me how to be..

I use my body
So i don't have to think
To force them away
I dance and I drink..

To force them away
I dance and i drink

To force them away 
I dance and i drink

Dancing 
Da da da I'm dancing
I will da da dance
Da da da I'm dancing
I will da da dance through the night
I will win this fight!

Dancing
Da da da I'm dancing
I will da da dance
Da da da I'm dancing 
I will da da dance through the night
I will win this fight!

Dance through the night 
I will win this fight!

Dance through the night
I will win this fight!

They want me to stop
Tell me to give up
Says I'm so small
Trying to make me crawl..

But I'm not giving in
I will dance them away
My body is my tool
And  set the rules!

My body is my tool
And I set the rules!

My body is my tool
And I set the rules!

Dancing
Da da da I'm dancing
I will da da dance
Da da da I'm dancing
I will da da dance through the night
I will win this fight! 

Dancing
Da da da I'm dancing
I will da da dance
Da da da I'm dancing
I will da da dance through the night
I will win this fight!

Dance through the night
I will win this fight!

Dance through the night
I will win this fight!

Dancing  W/ PJ Project

STELLA STELLAIRE ÉTOILE POLAIRE
IT SEEMS TO ME YOUR FAMILY HAS LOVE IN THE AIR 
STELLAR STELLA JUST LIKE THE POLAR STAR
TO EVERYONE AROUND YOU IT SEEMS THAT’S WHAT YOU ARE

PARFOIS LUNAIRE SOUVENT INTERSTELLAIRE 
FROM LONDON TO NANTUCKET INTERPLANÉTAIRE 
STELLAR STELLA JUST LIKE A SHOOTING STAR 
FROM WHEREVER WE ARE YOU CAN BE SEEN BY FAR

HAVE YOU EVER HEARD ABOUT THE VERY DARING PIPER TRAVELLING TO THE SOUTH POLE TO SERENADE THE PENGUINS?

STELLA STELLAIRE ÉTOILE POLAIRE
IT SEEMS TO ME YOUR FAMILY HAS LOVE IN THE AIR 
STELLAR STELLA JUST LIKE THE POLAR STAR
TO EVERYONE AROUND YOU IT SEEMS THAT’S WHAT YOU ARE

FROM A BOOKISH MATRIARCHY A STELLA WAS BORN
A THEATER OPERATOR BACKSTAGE IN LONDON TOWN 
ENCORE
STELLA STELLAIRE ÉTOILE SOLAIRE
IT SEEMS TO ME YOUR LIFE’S GOT PLENTY IN THE AIR 
STELLAR STELLA JUST LIKE THE SOLAR STAR
TO EVERYONE AROUND YOU IT SEEMS THAT’S WHAT YOU ARE

STELLA STELLAIRE ÉTOILE POLAIRE
IT SEEMS TO ME YOUR FAMILY HAS LOVE IN THE AIR 
STELLAR STELLA JUST LIKE THE POLAR STAR
TO EVERYONE AROUND YOU IT SEEMS THAT’S WHAT YOU ARE

YOU CAN ASK FLORA, WOLFGANG, ALEX, PETER, THOMAS, SIMON AND YOU CAN ASK FLORA 2 AND EVERY ONE AROUND
AND WHO KNOW ONE DAY IN PARIS WE CAN HAVE A DRINK AT
L'AMI LOUIS

HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT THE VERY DARING PIPER?

THE VERY DARING PIPER (Lyrics) Song for Stella

'your addiction' 

Scratch Kelly: beats, production, photography
Scotty: lyrics, vocals, guitars 

I loom in the subconscious of your mind.
I won't reveal myself until it's time.
Assume you're well until I come to find
your weakness. Then your ass is fucking mine.
And once I get my filthy hands on you,
you'll have no idea of the things that you will do
to get me into your blood, and when I'm through,
you'll crave my love and I'll be stuck with you. 

Finding it hard to live without my love?
Finding it hard to cope without my love?
Finding it hard to kick your need for my love?
You're stuck, babe, I'm your addiction. 

Consumed by the evils in your mind.
You're ruined by the fecal memories you find.
Your wounds that you can't forget or leave behind.
Resume with your need for my love until you die. 

Finding it hard to live without my love?
Finding it hard to cope without my love?
Finding it hard to kick your need for my love?
You're stuck, babe, I'm your addiction.

your addiction (with Scratch Kelly)

If you’re looking for the perfect specimen, I’m probably not your guy
And if you’re looking for a romance novel plot you might as well pass me by
I’m not trying to be somebody who I am not
I’m not trying to look like some kind of creature that time forgot

I’m probably not goanna be your private prince charming
But hey that’s okay cause you’re no princess yourself
But maybe baby you and me can fulfill each other’s fantasies
Even if it’s only for awhile
Maybe we could use our imagination to add a little spice to the situation
You never know we might even have a good time

If you’re looking for a smooth operator to say the words you want to hear
Then you probably don’t want to have my mouth whispering in your ear
I’m not trying to play any particular game
I’m just looking for a little connection and I thought you might be looking for the same

I used to be romantic but lately not so much
It sure would be nice to have a little human touch 

I’m probably not going to be your private prince charming
But hey that’s okay cause you’re no princess yourself
But maybe baby you and me can fulfill each other’s fantasies
Even if it’s only for awhile
Maybe we could use our imagination to add a little spice to the situation
You never know we might even have a good time
You never know we might have a really good time.

If You're Looking

A big Thank You to https://soundcloud.com/mike-krath for providing this wonderful instrumental, mixing and mastering. I enjoyed a lot to write and sing along

One Thing

Oh, ohh
Well, well,
There are many things, that we can talk about
And there are lots of things
And there are lots of things that we don’t talk about
And there are some things
There are some things completely covered out
And there are not many things
And there are not many things that i would sing out loud
Not so many things

And when I close my eyes
It's nearly out of sight
And when I plug my ears
the words are barely to hear
And when i shut my mouth
There’ll be no coming out
Without a mouth
There’ll be no coming out,		(3)
No…

Well, there’s so many things, we can’t talk about
And there’s so many things we’ll never figure out
But there is one thing, i love to sing out loud
But there is one thing,

But there is one thing,
I’d love to sing out loud
I love to sing out loud…

One Thing (wt Mike Krath)

Cast of characters:

J.J. Terrell-- @j-j-terrell—JJ—piano, synth, lead vocals, lyrics, seed idea 

TexMex Shaman– @texmex-shaman –Stephen–electric and acoustic guitar, slide guitar intro 

mistermark-- @user-432503709 -- Mark – backing vocals, organ, vst sax, mix, and production

K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara –Ken–drums

Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)– @josh-clary-1 – four-string fretless bass

Composition--The Eclectic Collective

 This song began as an idea JJ came up with during one of his Saturday night creative sessions, fleshed out on the piano, drums, and bass. Josh was first on this to come up with a new bass line to go with it, but Ken was also an integral part of that process, as always, too, adding his perfectly suited drums to it. Once we had the rhythm section down, Stephen added his electric guitar, which adds a great howling at the moon esthetic to it, and his acoustic guitar as a foundational element. He also added the cool slide guitar you hear in the intro. 
  At this point, JJ decided it needed some vocals, too. So, he wrote up some lyrics and sang them, giving his typically light, gentle voice some rough swagger. Mark then came along and added the rich backing vocals you hear in there. He also added the sax solo and the organ, too He also was able to correct some timing issues we were having, by using his able hand in the DAW. Then, of course as every good song needs a good mix, Mark did the honors for us with this one, too.
  This is a true Eclectic Collective song, and we hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed making it.   Also, in case you were wondering where Josh and Tez have been, they've both just returned from vacations in North Carolina and Ireland, but are excited to be back making music with the team



Lyrics 


That fog around the mountain
is getting set to rise
pulling these wheels on down the road lord
is pulling my heart right out

If you really love someone now
wouldn't you want it to be a hundred to none?
instead of traveling around with a scorecard by your side

ooooh oh yeah
gonna set you free

ooooh, oh yeah
gonna leave you be

that fog around the mountain
it's like a dream
my heart, it has soon forgotten
a rolling stone like me
saxophone

looking down that dusty road
sun's beatin' down
pulling these wheels on down the road lord
has got me down
until I see you again.

That Dusty Road - (Eclectic Collective)

Crazy Little Thing Called Love Cover

LA PEAU CRAQUE ET SE CRAQUELLE COMME LE LIMON DU NIL
CATASTROPHE NATURELLE RAYURES SUR LE VINYLE

J'ÉTAIS JEUNE J'ÉTAIS BELLE MAIS LE TEMPS CET IMBÉCILE
M'A FAITE VIEILLE HARIDELLE ESPÈCE DE FOSSILE

LE TEMPS PASSE ET LAPALISSE EN AURAIT DIT AUTANT
IL FROISSE TOUT C'QUI ÉTAIT LISSE ET MOI J'EN VEUX AU TEMPS

J'ÉTAIS JEUNE J'ÉTAIS ARTISTE MAIS LE TRAVAIL DES ANS
M'A SALOPÉ MON ESQUISSE ET M'A FOUTU DEDANS

LE VINYLE (Lyrics) +B. Browning

AC/DC - Whole Lotta Rosie(Cover) Featuring Kevin Thomas On Vocals

Heavy Punk Rock 'n' Roll band turns into Synthwave nowadays! Brand NEW album "Ultraviolet Cosmos" available NOW!
https://shockthealgorithm.bandcamp.com/album/ultraviolet-cosmos