Some of my songwriting experiments & home demos from 2020. The focus during this 9-week session obviously wasn't the recording quality; it was more about writing regularly and experimenting with different layers, sounds, textures, lyrical ideas, genres. All recorded live in my bedroom on a very, very dated version of GarageBand, guitar and vocals with one usb mic (that's all I had).

Stav Shaul's Album

Like A King (2020 bedroom demo)

Some of my songwriting experiments & home demos from 2020. The focus during this 9-week session wasn't the recording quality; it was more about writing regularly and experimenting with different layers, sounds, textures, lyrical ideas, genres. All recorded live in my bedroom on a very, very dated version of GarageBand, guitar and vocals with one usb mic (that's all I had).

Nature nurture (2020 bedroom demo)

Some of my songwriting experiments & home demos from 2020. The focus during this 9-week session obviously wasn't the recording quality; it was more about writing regularly and experimenting with different layers, sounds, textures, lyrical ideas, genres. All recorded live in my bedroom on a very, very dated version of GarageBand, guitar and vocals with one usb mic (that's

Fingers uplifting ending (2020 bedroom demo)

De(mo)lish (am i doin’ right)

Say It To My Face (demo)

Seed to the Sun

Written and recorded as part of a songwriting group in November/December 2024. 
_ by Stav Shaul

"Decided to share this one unpolished, just as I sent it to the songwriting group; I feel that it holds a lot already, though it could probably be recorded and sung again someday."

Seed to the Sun lyrics:

Do we need to verify the facts 
When we’re so far past the threshold?
Even one lie is far too many 
If only we could stop and start again 

Do we need to verify the facts 
When we’re so far past the threshold? 
What’s the use of talking you through it now? 
If only we could stop and start again 

Do we need to verify the facts 
When we’re so far past the threshold? 
To forgive is too much to ask for 
If only we could stop and start again

Like the leaves on the forest floor
They've seen so much and still illuminate this bright yellow

There's a part of you in everybody
That's the story
Do you see it now?

{ And the veins of the leaves go back into the ground
It's a cycle
Giving energy to new life
From darkness to light
Seed to the sun
To the sun } X3

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seed to the sun

equal in everything under the sun

Written and recorded as part of a songwriting group in May/June 2021
Mixed and bounced, 2 March 2025 
_ by Stav Shaul

Lyrics:

I'm tired, tired of the game
I'm tired, tired of fame
I'm tired, tired of the game
I'm tired, tired of my face and of my name

I'm tired, tired

Tired of sinking, tired of disappearing
The monotony
I'm tired, trying to fit in
I'm tired, trying to stand out

I'm tired, tired of complaining
I'm tired

Only I know what I'm capable of
Only I know what I'm capable of

Mm... and I'll take, I'll take a day
Just to think about it
What needs to change
I'll take, just a day to think about it
I don't have the answers
I don't have the answers
And they ask me to confess
Yes, they ask me to confess
Oh...

And I know we're not made of steel
Every breath I'm taking until 
I can see we're equal in everything under the sun

And I know we're not made of steel
Every breath I'm taking until 
I can see we're equal in everything under the sun

Yes I know we're not made of steel
Every breath I'm taking until 
I can see we're equal in everything under the sun

(guitar outro)

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equal in everything under the sun

oil and water

Written and recorded as part of a songwriting group in November/December 2024. 
_ by Stav Shaul

Lyrics:

Just because it's easy, doesn't mean it's good
Just because it's hard, doesn't mean I should 

Just because it's easy, doesn't mean it's good
Just because it's hard, doesn't mean I should 

Ohh... 
Ohh... 

Just because it's easy, doesn't mean it's good
Just because it's hard, doesn't mean I should 

Ooh... A feather on (y)our spine
Ooh... It's only a matter of time

If I let you touch me like that
It's like oil and water
In the right order
Ooh, I'm wet, from the inside and out
Out of body

Ooh... in the delivery room
(x4)

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oil and water

Released July 31 2016
Recorded and mixed at Pughouse Studios
Mastered by Adam Dempsey 

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Or el Spotify. 

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Contact/bookings: soundofstav@gmail.com

Soulful, groovy and honest, Melbourne-based singer-songwriter STAV. combines seamless arrangements of intricate nylon-string guitar with an expressive voice. Heartfelt songs inspired by jazz/folk/acoustic/soul, her performance is raw, intimate and playful. 
Performing both solo and with her band, the project has now released their debut album 'The Horizon Line.'
Weaving lyrical stories with guitar and voice (Stav Shaul), violin and voice (Esther Henderson), double bass (Isaac Gunnoo), drums (Hannes Lackmann) and guest saxophonist Jared Becker, the music is rich in rhythm, serene strings and uplifting melodies. 
A year of many achievements for the band, 2016 has included their residency in March at the Grace Darling celebrating the release of their single, 'Shouldn't Be Afraid,' and their East Coast Tour peaking with their performance at the Bello Winter Music festival. The band look forward to sharing more music.

The Horizon Line

Everyday, Everyday

I came across this song a few years ago and was drawn to the story, so here's a stripped-back solo version. The photo is of a figurative sculpture I wove in 2011 as part of an artwork, aka reclining string person. I chose this photo for the song because of the combination of fragility, intricacy and resilience I associate with both string and the persona in the song.

Disclaimer: still (always) learning, bedroom recording.
Composed by Rube Bloom, lyrics written by Ted Koehler.

Don't Worry 'Bout Me

Rough, work-in-progress home recordings. Let me know what you think :)

Lyrics:
These conversations in my head are not getting easier
I'm tired of the delay
So I lay, so I lay, so I lay down
So I lay, so I lay, so I lay down

How often do you speak to people who don't believe you?
And do you find a bridge you do you stay stranded?
I'm tired of the delay
So I lay, so I lay, so I lay down
So I lay, so I lay, so I lay down

The Delay

Lyrics:

Maybe it's time to get ahead
Walk a little further than you intended

While the sun is on your back and the sky is clear
Walk a little further than you intended

I saw fish jumping out of the water
Walk a little further than you intended

Then the rain began to fall and it set me free
Walk a little further than you intended

Maybe it's time to get ahead
Walk a little further than you intended

Recorded and produced by Stav Shaul, May 2020

Walk A Little Further

Here's a song I wrote in English and Hebrew
Watch the video on YouTube.
Recorded by Timber Music Box live at The Aviary Studios

Weakening Awakening

For a decade, soulful folk singer-songwriter and guitarist STAV. has swayed thousands of crowds locally and internationally, from hush-hush warehouse gigs to festivals, winning a national award and most recently opening solo for Harry James Angus (X The Cat Empire) on his Australian tour. Her emotionally-resonant melodies blur the line between singing and spoken word exploring her identity across generations and womanhood. 

She is currently working on recording some new music.

@soundofstav
 
- FAA Young Artist of the Year 2019 -

STAV.

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