Psalms 134

One topic of interest I am perennially attracted to 
is the study of consciousness.
I imagine that we all become aware of our universe 
on many planes of existence,
such that our individual physical bodies 
are but a momentary fluctuation of that awareness.

A recurring concept is one of always being 
on the threshold of a waking dream.
In building this composition, 
I was also reminded of the title of a song
written by one of my favorite masters, Johann Sebastian Bach:
“Wachet Auf”, or in English, “Wake Up”.
Alternatively, we have also called it “Sleepers Awaken”.

I wanted to create some new (to my ears) instruments,
that would seem to evoke a sense 
of just coming into that wakeful state,
and picking up on the theme of Bach’s melody, 
just as the song is ending.

I also wanted to try to alter the chords somewhat
to generate a set of harmonics,
which might correspond to that same mood of wakefulness.

In searching for an image for this composition,
this photograph, which seems so like a painting,
left me feeling unsure whether I was seeing reality or illusion.

Photo by: Kamala R Chakravarthy
https://www.photo.net/8445037#//Sort-Newest/All-Categories/All-Time/Page-2

Sleepers Awaken

Copyright Daniels & Durgy 2020
Gentle Rain Records
Written, Performed and Produced by Daniels & Durgy
To Buy our Album: https://danielsdurgy.bandcamp.com/album/blue-on-blue

Lyrics:

Blue on blue
As the falling leaves flew 
What a terrible thing to leave you.   
What a terrible truth to need you. 

Oh...  What I could I do? 
Should’ve kissed you by that window in your bedroom

As the pink light faded into the midnight blue
Guess it all came crashing down..  I needed you
Should’ve told you that I loved you
that I didn’t care who knew.. 
Blue on Blue..

It’s like we’re on two trains in the opposite way
Both looking in the same direction 
Holding onto this crazy connection 

Oh..    All I know
This feeling’s getting stronger
And I want you more 

Baby hold on to this feeling, I feel it too
Don’t care how long it takes, I’ll wait for you
Should have held onto you longer
When you held me in your arms
Blue on Blue

Blue on Blue

Blue On Blue

Story of Life

I was born on a Saturday.
I got my name from my Dad.
“Keep it between the lines” he used to say.
Not one memory of him is bad.

I was a boy who could never sit still.
Had no focus and had no plans.
I was a poser with no social skills.
Babe but I did the best that I can.

This is another story of life.

Grew 2 feet the year I turned fourteen.
Scrawny and face like the moon.
Too long, too lean trying hard to be seen.
I sure wasn't calling no tune.

Out there alone had to learn how to fight.
Survival became my whole day.
Bullies and darkness they turned out my light.
Any happiness faded away.

Desperate days filled with hate.
Walking too close to the edge.
God please help me before its too late.
Get me the Hell off this ledge.

Tragedy, hate and pain
I felt them cut like a knife
Tragedy, hate and pain

Ain't that the story of life?

Thank God I found her. Like magic was saved.
That tunnel had come to an end.
My full measure I reluctantly gave.
A cost almost too great to spend.

She brought me there to a place I could change
and no one should live as I did.
Love is a cure that we all can exchange
so that hate like a virus we'll rid.

Very soon that day will come.
I vow that I'll make a stand.
Start with one and we'll soon be some.
I see a future that's grand!

This was another story of life.

ChasinADream

Story of Life

A struggle is always worth it.

Never give up!

My Children

As You Are

Mastering and production: Toscana Luca
Bass, Drum machine, synth and audio effects: Toscana Luca https://soundcloud.com/toscanada?ref=clipboard&p=a&c=0
Guitar: Visho
Vinyl Analogical Scratchs: DJRonin (Fabio Freddi )

Swerve

Swerve (Visho ft Toscana ft DjRonin)

Funny Kind of Sad

Rocks Sand And Soil

Alex Arcady:  Drums, Hammond, Vocals, Mix & Master
Dirk Taubenheim:  Guitars, E-Bow, Bass, Vocals

Recorded at Gatsby's Garage, mixed and mastered at Joytime Studios, Togliatti. Original version by Big Country, 1983. This is a tribute to Stuart Adamson, one of the greatest guitarists ever. Thanks for the attention!

Chance

Longtime friend Clint Culwell and I got together to practice and record some of his songs and covers, and jam a little as well.  Out of the session came this little gem, a unique, slightly reggae take on a traditional favorite.  Clint is left center on vocal and nylon string guitar; I am right center doing some ornamenting on steel sting guitar and playing bass. For more music from Clint check out his Cloud @Clint-Culwell.

Wayfaring Stranger (Clint Culwell;  guitar, vocal, David Dunham; guitar, bass)

Welcome to my immersive world !

Thanks for listening

As You Are

Steve Maranda