This is a song that began with Steve (Steve's Planet)writing, playing it on acoustic guitar, and singing it on a stem he shared with Ken (K2 and the Three [and Four]), who added some perfect drums, as always. Ken then shared it with me, who added bass, and Tez (Llanpsych), who added some brilliant, tasteful guitar fills. We then got JJ involved, and he added the great, undulating organ. Finally, we got the master chef involved, Chris (cgmaness), who came up with some killer guitar riffs and mixed the whole thing very expertly. It must've been quite a chore, too, because there are a lot of magicians in this show. We all really feel lucky that Steve shared this song with us, and admire his singing and songwriting. We hope you enjoy our creation!

Romance by Steve's Planet (Eclectic Collective)

Fuzzy Beats

Je fumais dans l’arrière-cour, sous un ciel de velours,
La brise s’est levée, un carton s’est envolé,
Dévoilant une princesse, à moitié dévêtue,
Dont la peau couleur de nacre évoque une île perdue,
Le vent retient son souffle devant une telle volupté,
Le tonnerre plus jamais ne grondera, pour ne pas l’effrayer,
Le Monde était déjà à ses pieds avant qu’elle ne soit née,
Je reste sans voix devant ses grands yeux verts,
Le temps se fige, les murs se brisent, les fleurs partout se mettent à pousser.

Ennivré,
Sa peau sucrée que je butine,  sa moue rieuse, son air mutin,
Et Le Lac des Cygnes, que nous danserons jusqu’au matin.
Ennivré,
Son parfum exalte mes sens, comme une abeille je tire l’essence
De cette fleur aux pétales doux dont les caresses me rendent fou..

Je prie le jour, j’implore la nuit, je mesure l’immense défi,
Pour moi, simple mortel, de transformer les fleurs en miel,
de transformer les fleurs en miel.

J’ai toujours cru que l’aventure,  c’était d’explorer le Grand Nord,
Alors que dans cette ruelle obscure, je découvre le plus beau des trésors,

Ennivré

You don't fit in
They ask you why you don't do things like they do
It's unremitting
'Cos you don't comply
Peer group pressure down on you

The boots go in and the ribs will break
You curl into a ball
Every kick in fear and hate
It's the pack dog protocol

Bruised and bleeding
Inside and out
Will this pain never end
The pack is feeding
They scream and shout
You don't know how to defend

The boots go in and the ribs will break
You curl into a ball
Every kick in fear and hate
It's the pack dog protocol

The Pack Dog Protocol

Cast of characters:
Surfers Like Us–@user-411502040–Artur–songwriting, foundational rhythm guitar

TexMex Shaman–@texmex-shaman–Stephen–sitar, mix, and production

J.J. Terrell–@j-j-terrell–electric piano, vocals

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

Llanpsych–@llanpsych–Tez–lead guitar

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

  This song started with Artur composing a brilliant, open piece on his guitar, and sending it to Josh. Josh put the bass down on top of Ken's banging drums, but it took him a while to be able to get this one for some reason. Once he and Ken were locked in, though, they knew they had it. JJ then sprinkled his electric keyboard magic, followed by Tez, who lights up the whole thing with his electric guitar wizardry. 
  At Artur's request, Ken, JJ, and Josh added the big harmony vocals, "See you soon, in a better world." Artur wanted this song to be about the need for peace in the world. Last, but certainly not least, Stephen added the sitar intro. He also accomplished the herculean task of mixing and producing the whole thing for us.
  This is another true team effort by the Eclectic Collective. We hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed creating it.

See You Soon (In a Better World) (Surfers Like Us with Eclectic Collective)

Think About It

Well I was walking down the street when what do I see
Some very self important people coming straight at me
Had to jump real quick to get out of their way
Well, excuse me I started to say	  
But then,  I stopped to think about it
I stopped to think 

About all the fun stuff that I’d rather do
Like enjoying the day not be playing with fools
Let it all roll off like water on a duck
And all them so-and-so’s can go get

 Ah-ah-ah

Stop and think about it
Just stop and think about it
Ah yea, whew

Solo

Mmm-mmm-mmm
Now I turn on the news and what do I see
Some very self important people looking back at me
It’s enough to make you crazy the things they say
Makes me wonder how I’ll ever get through the day	  
But then,  I stop to think about it
I stop to think 

About all the fun stuff that I’d rather do
Like go to the beach or maybe the zoo
I listen to them jabber but don’t pay them no mind
Any more than that would be  a  wasting my time

Ah-huh

Stop and think about it

Just stop and think 
So stop and think about it
Just stop and think about it
Oh yea

ThinkAboutIt

When we were clearing my brother in law's house after he died in an accident,we came across a little written musing. It's the spoken part at the end of this short track. Perhaps not polished,yet poignant. Rest easy Alan.

Magic at work
There we go
Watch it unfold
It's all guesswork
Nothing to show
All uncontrolled

Drifting along
Aimlessly
Life and the flow
Is there a song
Just for me
Will I ever know

When life has lost it's theme
It's crazy impossible dream
And a heart is beyond tears
And worries and fears
Then the answers lie at best
In the scudding distant clouds
Or in memories of vibrant years
Long gone

Hoper

Lyrics:

The time has come
For Orpheus’ last song
Tell them what’s wrong
It won’t be long

Before the magistrate
Will exaggerate
The nature of the charge
The culprit’s still at large

Orpheus

The time has arrived
Orpheus will dive
Into the final Verse
Vanquishing the curse

One little thing
In everything
Is still significant
Commence the sacrament

Orpheus

Orpheus' Last Song

Orpheus’ Last Song

Knocking On Heavens Door:Written By Bob Dylan
Performed By Uwe Lauterbach

Knocking On Heavens Door

mix/master: Woods Studio

LYRIC
Brought together
in bad weather
Our homes a world away
Hours flew by
We both knew why 
We had no right to stay

You waved as I departed
Let’s finish what we started
Finish what we started

I kept the memory
Deep within me
While life took me elsewhere
It started burning
The thought of returning
To when I saw you there

It’s a course I’d never charted
But let’s finish what we started
Finish what we started tonight

Strolling through the passers by
Keep an eye out  for an eye
One that sees the things you see
I saw you
Did you see me?

If this finds you
And reminds you
Of the promise we let die
Just tell me where
And I’ll be there
We have the right to try

And not live broken hearted
Let’s finish what we started
Finish what we started

It won’t be too late
But we can’t wait
And longer than we have
If yours felt what my heart did
Let’s finish what we started

Finish What We Started

A track from a few years ago remastered. This is close to my heart and is my life manifesto : )

About self sufficiency

Roll My Own

Don’t get them ready made
Don’t buy them in a pack
Who wants a ready meal
With instructions on the back
I’ll grow it all myself
I don’t want it off the shelf

I roll my own
Gonna roll my own
This is my rock
And I’ll roll my own
I’ll make my rock
And I’ll roll my own

Don’t tell me how to do it
I’ll do it as I like
Can’t be like all the rest
I wanna live my life
I’ll make it all myself
And if you don’t like that, you want somebody else

Roll My Own Remix & Remaster 03.24

Second album of 10 songs 'Looking Up',available from bandcamp,Spotify and the rest.

https://vancemagill.bandcamp.com/album/look-up

First album of songs. 'Flying Solo'.
https://vancemagill.bandcamp.com/album/flying-solo

And on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/4BOvUv16dOl6cgcWANX1Dz
This is my first solo venture. It's an album of ten songs and it can be downloaded  from bandcamp free,or for whatever you deem it worth. I'd be happy if you just take a copy and listen to my musical ramblings. 
Thanks to all who take the time.  :)

Follow on Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/album/4BOvUv16dOl6cgcWANX1Dz
A while back I viewed s/c as merely a hosting platform for posting on forums,but then I realised there was access to so many wonderful compositions by other folk,it then became my prime source of listening to music.
This little corner of the internet is actually a thriving musical community where nobodies such as myself can share songs with the great and the good.
All that just has to be positive and welcome.
Thanks to all who listen and comment,be assured I will return the favour,as I love finding new artists. Please don't follow me if you are going to unfollow,I only wish to listen and share music,I am not a follower collector.


Songs are a mix of solo work with all instruments played by myself,plus my own world weary vocals! I tend to favour my home made Telecasters and a Strat,though the odd acoustic makes an appearance. I use Logic Pro X and am a recent convert to DAW.

I play and write for the joy of expression and always with the hope my songs may be a positive force to anyone who takes time to listen. I'm an old boy now,so I harbour no dreams of success in the conventional sense,having the odd comment is just fine for me. Thanks to all who bother.

 Also earlier songs from a project in 2015, with Fiona and Martin Magill,Vocals and keys. Martin is a very talented working keyboard player,but sadly Fiona no longer sings. Our loss.
Lastly there are tracks from late 80s/early 90s from SOS,a band I was in back then.

The Pack Dog Protocol

Davy Vance