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Australian made music that etches from the mountains to the seaside….

Independent Aussie Artists

Just For You

Just For You (triple j Like A Version)

Outlaw

Cradle Mountain

Keep Trying

Intro:

Woke up to the sound of rain,
Dripping through the ceiling stain.
Bills stacked high on the counter there,
Turn on the news—more hate in the air.

Verse 1:
Prices climb but my pay stays low,
Seems like everywhere I go,
People shouting, pointing blame,
No one listens, it’s all the same.

Pre-Chorus:
And I don’t know how much more I can take,
Feels like the ground is starting to break…

Chorus:
Oh, everything’s falling apart,
But I’m still here with a heavy heart.
Trying to hold on, trying to stand tall,
When the walls cave in and the raindrops fall.

Verse 2:
Mama’s coughing, daddy’s weak,
Doctors say it’s getting bleak.
Kids got bruises, stitches tight,
Car’s in the shop, but they’re all right.

Pre-Chorus:
And I don’t know how much more I can take,
Feels like the ground is starting to break…

Chorus:
Oh, everything’s falling apart,
But I’m still here with a heavy heart.
Trying to hold on, trying to stand tall,
When the walls cave in and the raindrops fall.

Bridge:
And my old dog stares at me,
Her legs are weak, but her eyes still see.
She tries to run, but she just falls down,
Like this whole damn world is spinning ‘round.
But she wags her tail, won’t let go,
Maybe that’s something I should know…

Chorus:
Oh, everything’s falling apart,
But love still beats in a wounded heart.
I won’t let go, I’ll stand up tall,
Even when the raindrops fall.

Outro:
Roof still leaks, and the world still burns,
But love’s the only thing that returns.
So I hold on, though it’s torn apart,
Still a little light in the dark.

Falling apart

I Wanna Try a Fade

I Wanna Try A Fade

"You are home" is a modern indie-folk song about the feeling of finally finding where you belong -whether it's a place, a person, or a moment of peace within yourself. Blending warm acoustic tones with heartfelt lyrics, the track captures the quiet contentment that comes when you realize you're exactly where you are meant to be. Rooted in an organic, earthy sound, "You are Home" invites you to slow down, breathe and embrace the simplicity of feeling at peace.

Listen now and let the music take you home...

You are Home

[Verse 1]
Slammed doors, shattered dreams,
Voices echo, broken screams.
Another night, another fight,
Didn’t wanna say goodbye.

Packed a bag, left my phone,
Didn’t want them tracking home.
Got a ride, hit the road,
Now I’m out here on my own.

[Pre-Chorus]
Mama cried, but I ain't there,
Dad just shrugged, like he don’t care.
Sister’s lost inside her mind,
And the little ones ask why.

[Chorus]
Seventeen and gone,
Too far down this road to turn around.
No ID, no name,
Just a shadow lost inside this town.
They’re looking for me, I know,
But I can’t go back, I won’t go home.

[Verse 2]
Streetlights flicker in the night,
New friends, but nothing feels right.
Torn jeans, borrowed time,
Running fast, crossing lines.

Cops are asking, mom’s in tears,
Daddy won’t admit his fears.
Sister whispers to the stars,
"Where you are, do you miss us at all?"

[Pre-Chorus]
Mama prayed, but I ain't there,
Dad just sighed, like he don’t care.
Sister’s drowning in the past,
And the little ones still ask.

[Chorus]
Seventeen and gone,
Too far down this road to turn around.
No ID, no name,
Just a shadow lost inside this town.
They’re looking for me, I know,
But I can’t go back, I won’t go home.

[Bridge]
Then the sirens cut the night,
Blue and red flashing lights.
Friends lied, but they knew,
Mom pulled up, stepped out, I’m through.

[Verse 3]
Tears in her eyes, fire in her voice,
Mad and relieved, no real choice.
Dad just smirked, shook my hand,
Said, "Now you’re a man, you took a stand."

[Pre-Chorus]
Mama’s broken, trust is torn,
Dad just acts like I was born
To run, to fight, to prove I’m strong,
But why do I still feel so wrong?

[Final Chorus]
Seventeen and found,
Standing in the wreckage of what I’ve done.
No way to fix the pain,
Just a lesson carved in everyone.
They searched for me, now I know,
I can’t go back, but I’m still home.

[Outro]
Mama’s hurt, I see it now,
Sister’s quiet, looking down.
Daddy laughs, but I just stare,
I ran away, but I’m still there...

Seventeen and Gone

"Hinter uns das Land" / "Behind Us The Land" - Music from Book 5: (Part 1) A New Beginning

Book 5 of "Hinter uns das Land" / "Behind Us The Land" opens a new chapter: The horrors of war lie behind the protagonists, but the scars run deep. This music collection accompanies the Feyerabend family in the post-war era, a time of rebuilding, hope, and slow healing.

The music of Book 5 is an eclectic mix of styles and eras, reflecting the complexity of starting anew. German Schlager hits of the 1950s and nostalgic chansons evoke memories of the past and a rediscovered joy of life. Acoustic sounds, folk, and jazz symbolize the search for security and a new normal. Brit Pop, Swing, and Rock'n'Roll represent the dawn of a new era, while Indie Pop, Chamber Pop, and even a wedding march musically underscore the hope and the gradual blossoming of new dreams. But the shadows of the past are still present, captured in melancholic ballads, a sad piano piece, psychedelic folk, spiritual hip-hop, and powerful post-rock. Even punk rock finds its place, expressing the regained freedom and zest for life.

This music is a sonic tapestry of the post-war era, a tribute to the will to survive, the importance of family, and the strength of the human spirit. It captures the ambivalence of this epoch: The burden of memory and the simultaneous spirit of optimism, the grief for what was lost and the hope for a new beginning.

Music: A musical journey through time from the 50s to the present day with elements of German Schlager, Chanson, Folk, Jazz, Brit Pop, Swing, Rock'n'Roll, Indie Pop, Chamber Pop, Post-Rock, Punk Rock, and more.

Discover the musical soul of "Hinter uns das Land" / "Behind Us The Land"!

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"Hinter uns das Land" - Musik zu Buch 5 (Part 1): Aufbruch in eine neue Zeit

Buch 5 von "Hinter uns das Land" schlägt ein neues Kapitel auf: Die Schrecken des Krieges liegen hinter den Protagonisten, doch die Narben sind tief. Diese Musiksammlung begleitet die Familie Feyerabend in der Nachkriegszeit, einer Zeit des Wiederaufbaus, der Hoffnung und des langsamen Heilens.

Die Musik zu Buch 5 ist eine eklektische Mischung aus Stilen und Epochen, die die Vielschichtigkeit des Neubeginns widerspiegelt. Schlager der 50er Jahre und nostalgische Chansons erinnern an die Vergangenheit und die wiedergefundene Lebensfreude. Akustische Klänge, Folk und Jazz symbolisieren die Suche nach Geborgenheit und einer neuen Normalität. Brit Pop, Swing, und Rock'n'Roll stehen für den Aufbruch in eine neue Zeit, während Indie Pop, Chamber Pop und sogar ein Hochzeitsmarsch die Hoffnung und das langsame Erblühen neuer Träume musikalisch untermalen. Aber auch die Schatten der Vergangenheit sind noch präsent, eingefangen in melancholischen Balladen, einem traurigen Klavierstück, psychedelischem Folk, spirituellem Hip-Hop, und kraftvollem Post-Rock. Sogar Punkrock findet seinen Platz, um die wiedergewonnene Freiheit und Lebensfreude auszudrücken.

Diese Musik ist ein Klanggemälde der Nachkriegszeit, eine Hommage an den Überlebenswillen, den familiären Zusammenhalt und die Kraft der menschlichen Seele. Sie fängt die Ambivalenz dieser Epoche ein: Die Last der Erinnerung und die gleichzeitige Aufbruchstimmung, die Trauer um das Verlorene und die Hoffnung auf einen Neuanfang.

Musik: Eine musikalische Zeitreise von den 50er Jahren bis in die Gegenwart mit Elementen von Schlager, Chanson, Folk, Jazz, Brit Pop, Swing, Rock'n'Roll, Indie Pop, Chamber Pop, Post-Rock, Punk Rock und mehr.

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Finding Her Way (From the Original Novel Soundtrack)

Right When Your Wrong

I hear your name -- in the quiet rain
Feel your touch  in the autumn wind
But every echo fades away
Like footprints lost in shifting sand

I trace your voice --  in the midnight tide
Follow shadows that look like you
But every time I reach the light
It's only ghosts I'm walking about

On some distant shore, are you waiting there?
Distant shore, do you still care?
I keep calling, I keep reaching
But you're drifting, disappearing
On some distant shore, are you waiting there?
Distant shore, do you still care?

The stars still shine -- like they used to then
But time keeps pulling you further out
And if I called your name again
Would you hear, or just turn around?

On some distant shore, are you waiting there?
Distant shore, do you still care?
I keep calling, I keep reaching
But you're drifting, disappearing
On some distant shore, are you waiting there?
Distant shore, do you still care?

Maybe hope is just a lie we tell
When the truth is too much to bear
But if you whispered back my name
I swear I'd find you anywhere

On some distant shore, are you waiting there?
Distant shore, do you still care?
I keep calling, I keep reaching
But you're drifting, disappearing
On some distant shore, are you waiting there?
Distant shore, do you still care?
Do you still care?
Do you still care?

Distant Shore

A desperate question buried in the ruins.
“What Do You See?” is heart-wrenching and beautiful, a final scream into the void; hoping someone, anyone, still sees the person beneath the pain.
Crafted by one of the most talented artists I know, it was a genuine honor just to sing this.

Listen to the full album on all platforms (April 18)

What Do U See?

**Lyrics**

I pray 
Pray for better days 
Pray for better things 
To the mother I pray 
Pray for better stakes 
Word of the day 
Tomorrow I’ll pray for a better today 

Hope X4 (ho-oo-ope)X4 
(As I) 
Hope (As I) 
Hope (As I)
Hope (As I)
Hope (As I)

PR4Y

"Just Call" by John Butler Trio
2018
New Album 'HOME' Available 28 September 2018
http://smarturl.it/JBTHome

Keep Trying

Steph Strings