To slip away, to steal into the night and leave them unaware, to leave behind toil and uselessness, to find the moon's secrets, to find the path that leads to renewal, to reacquaint with a dream long forgotten.


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Midnight Slipaway

Moments in your life, seemingly insignificant, that lead to other moments...that lead to other moments...on and on...people who lead to other people...actions that lead to other actions....changes that lead to other changes....emotions that lead to other emotions....chain reactions....ripples....on and on....


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Ripples

Alone, enraptured by the depth and limitless wonder of the cosmos, lost in the shimmering beauty, forgetful of the troubled world; watch over me, oh gathering of stars, and fill me with your light, for i have found my peace, my strength,  in your steadiness and your celestial calm.

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Watcher Of The Void

Maurice Ravel composed this song for solo piano after seeing a painting by Diego Velasquez of a young princess, imagining her dancing. It is arranged here for classical guitar and recorders.

Ravel - Pavane for a Dead Princess

The Truest Love

The truest love is not a blinder
It is clarity and acceptance
It is deep-seeing and bringing in from the cold
It is humility and commonality recognized
To know the flaws and still love unconditionally,
this is the rarest and most treasured
It is the highest gift.

The Truest Love

"Once we used to stare into fires, used to gaze at stars...."

Follow The Water

A tribute to Edward Lear, poet, musician, illustrator and author, with this, an adaptation of his piece "The Owl and The Pussycat".

Owl And Cat

Playing music for passers-by on a peaceful Sunday morning.

West Asheville Sunday Morning No. 2

Hear the man on the porch harmonizing with the birds, perhaps even making your day a little better.

West Asheville Sunday Morning No. 1

2 friends and their music fill this modest space, upon many a Saturday morning.

Bungalow

The rest, rejuvenation and survival of Winter, leading to the promise and rebirth of Spring.
Guitars, bass, vocals ~ William Drake
Guitars, drums, mixing, mastering and splendid production ~ Andy Izold
Starlie Drake ~ harmony vocals
© 2024 William Drake, Hat Betrayals Music
All rights reserved

Milkweed And Snowdrops

My family of stars
shine down your beauteous light
softly into the dreams of all whom i love tonight
that they may rise in hope and in courage,
in strength and in health,
imagination and wonder,
and some fine measure of joy.

Some Fine Measure Of Joy

There is a hope that we may all be able to say, someday, that we have lived a rich and full life. And if not, perhaps there is still time.
Many different guitars, percussion and recorders, as well as a bit of keyboard at the end. 
All instruments played by W.F. Drake
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A Life Well Lived

Waiting, patiently, with joy, with positive expectation. Waiting and yet not waiting for good things to fill your experience. 
Or, ya know, just....waiting.

sir William - Taylor guitar, Peavey bass guitar, vocals
Cheyenne Drake - recording engineer
Andy Izold - mixing and mastering, guitar, percussion, organ
(Done at Clean Pillowcase Studios, Cuyahoga Falls, OH)

Waiting

Singer, player, poet. Songwriter, guitar slinger, bread baker, hiker, gardener. I live for the earth and to help heal those lost and hurting in the maelstrom of today's unsteady world.

sir William Drake

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