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Chrysalide

This is a song about the impermanence of relationships. In my younger years I assumed the people I knew would always be there and I would mourn the loss of those who drifted out of my life for whatever reason. Now I see it’s the temporary nature of relationships and everything else in life that gives it meaning.

I felt less lonely when I didn’t know you
Desert sunset
Lay underneath the stars
It’s cold outside
Thoughts running around my head
Running, running, running out of time
Running, running, running out of time
Songs are beautiful
Nothing changes if nothing changes 
No, nothing changes if nothing changes 
But it’s too late now, I remember everything 
I can feel the rain upon my skin
Raining down on me
Don’t make a sound
Thoughts running around my head
Running, running, running out of time
Running, running, running out of time
Songs are beautiful
Songs are beautiful, beautiful because they end

Songs Are Beautiful Because They End

Cast of Characters:
Joe Stroffolino-- @joseph-stroffolino -- Taylor 114ce acoustic guitar, main vocals, harmony vocals, lyrics, composition

Llanpsych -- @llanpsych -- Tez – Epiphone Les Paul electric guitar

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

Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)–@josh-clary-1 –- four string Fender Precision Bass, and Roland organ

TexMex Shaman–@texmex-shaman –Stephen– Tom Anderson Custom T electric guitar, mix, mastering, and production

  
This song began when Joe, feeling a bit nostalgic, wrote the lyrics and composed it on his acoustic guitar. He recorded it and sang it with expert harmonies, then decided to share it with Eclectic Collective. We were all very excited to get work on our second song with Joe, as we all admire his songwriting.
  First up was Tez this time, oddly enough. He was able to identify all the fill spots and light up the solo without the rest of us even adding anything yet. Next came Ken, who usually goes first, adding his steady grooving drums and tasty percussion. Once the drums were down, Josh completed the rhythm section by adding his fretted bass. He also worked out an organ part to give the whole sound a bit of thickness. Also adding some thickness and texture, Stephen added a clean electric rhythm part, as well. 
  Once we had it in can we asked Stephen to mix and produce it for us, which he did in his always expert fashion. 
  This, as mentioned, is Eclectic Collective's second song with Joe, and we all enjoyed bringing it to life with him. He's a wonderful collaborator and an all around good dude. Do yourself a favor and go check out his page, which is rich in great songs. We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed making it.

Original lyrics by Joe Stroffolino:

If you find yourself in trouble and you think you've lost your way. 
Here's hoping that you find a path to a better day.
I sure hope that you're happy.  I'm wishing you the best.
I hope you find what you're looking for as you continue on your quest.
I hope you find all the answers to all those questions vexing you.
I hope you can find a way not to bite off more than you can chew.
I sure hope that you're happy.  I'm wishing you the best.
I hope you find what you're looking for as you continue on your quest.
You spread your wings and you flew so far away from me.
I hope that you're enjoying your new reality
All those places that you said that you wanted to see.
I hope they're as good as you expected them to be.
I want you to know that you hold a special place in my heart.
I think about you often even though we are apart.
They say that when you love somebody sometimes you gotta be willing to let them go.
You gotta let them spread their wings and fly wherever the wind decides to blow. 
I sure hope that you're happy.  I'm wishing you the best.
I hope you find what you're looking for as you continue on your quest.
I hope that you're happy. I hope that you're doing well.  I sure hope that you're doing swell

Hope That You Are Happy-Joe Stroffolino/Eclectic Collective

Demo .. a dream .. a wish... sailing the ocean..let the soul unwind.. all worries forgotten !
Story/Lyrics :    Pee Gee
Music.. all instruments , all vocals :  Hubert Stytz

To Have It All

Music, lyrics, vocal & ac. guitar: Grave
Drums, bass, el. guitar & mix.: PJ Project

Hidden Doors

Promo clip of Don't Get Along (Unplugged) released 02/05/25.
Full rock version due for release 02/06/25

Don't Get Along (Unplugged) PROMO

Nights in White satin

after two months I propose again a remastered song that had been well listened. I hope that you also like this new version... greetings to all friends⭐🔥🦋☕


Lyric and music by LinOnyx
Remastered by LinOnyx
 
Not the Only Love
 
[Verse]
Hey
What are you waiting for
It's not the only love
You're not the only one
 
[Verse]
Hey
What you feeling bad about
The moment's gone and past
It's only love you had
 
[Chorus]
Get in your car and drive away
To the next place you can find
You'll find yourself a better place
And you'll be back in no time
 
[Verse]
Hey
There'sa world of better ways
Tomorrow is another day
And if you're gone
The rest can stay
 
[Chorus]
Get in your car and drive away
To the next place you can find
You'll find yourself a better place
And you'l be back in no time
 
[Verse]
Hey
There's a world of better ways
Tomorrow is another day
And ifyoure gone
The rest can stay
 
[Chorus]
Get in your car and drive away
To the next place you can find
You'll find yourself a better place
And you'll be back in no time
 
  [Verse]
Hey
What are you waiting for
It's not the only love
You're not the only one


Not the Only Love ext.version.mp3

Call it whatever I want to call it
Individual victory
Caught off guard and brought Into the light
Incremental failure

Act as if I’ve seen it all
Circling my tiny little safety zone

Don’t see what everyone else can see
Avoiding the crystal clear
Anyone else here wondering
If I’m gonna wake up?

Act as if I’ve seen it all
Circling my tiny little safety zone

Twice I’ve tried and twice I’ve failed
Try to visualize what it means to win
Twice I’ve tried, twice I’ve failed
Got to visualize what it means to win

Do what I want
No longer hiding in darkness
Time has come to face the truth
Laughter echoing between my ears
Relief and acceptance

Act as if I’ve seen it all
Circling my tiny little safety zone 


Anyone Else Can See

Collaboration while waiting for "Godot" . I recently(May 2025) visited Ye Cracke,  a frequented pub of The Beatles.....( soon to be refurbished and changed forever) with Steve Power, who collaborated on this song...enjoy!

The Dock of the Bay (cover)      Ottis Reading and Steve Cropper.

This song is about memory, brotherhood, and the lasting impact of the past. The lyrics reflect on a journey through war and struggle, where bonds were forged in fire and fury.

Through imagery of silent hills, fading stars, and voices carried by the wind, the song conveys a deep sense of loss and remembrance, honoring those who stood together in battle. The repeated theme of scars remaining unbroken reinforces the idea that some experiences never fade—they live on in the choices we make and the echoes of time.

Nights in White satin

Stephan B

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