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open collab by Steve Whitfield https://soundcloud.com/steve-whitfield-of-austin ; additional music by Cosmic Ratzzz https://soundcloud.com/cosmic-ratzzz ; flute by me :-) photo by Oleg Sergeichik

Peak of Resentment / Steve Whitfield & *the lunatics / *Cosmic Ratzzz & joerxworx / free download

Written by and Guitar performed by: Steve Whitfield https://soundcloud.com/steve-whitfield-of-austin
Vocals & lyrics by: Steve Whitfield. 
Backing written, arranged, produced and performed by: Arkestar

Steve Whitfield [ft. Arkestar] - Peak Of Resentment

I'm really excited about this great version of Sunnshine Blues
Many thanks to my friend Steve Whitfield
I think he is a great artist here, good to have him here at SC
https://soundcloud.com/steve-whitfield-of-austin

Sunshine Blues / Steve Whitfield Version

Steve asked me if I would like to make some additions to his song and this is the result! It's got a nice laid back groove, and the extract from St Pauls letter to the Corinthians is a philosophy that we should all live by : )

Steve https://soundcloud.com/steve-whitfield-of-austin - wrote the song, sings and plays guitar
Garddwr Porffor - Bass, piano, drum track, mix and master

Base photo for cover art by Christian Petzola on Unsplash

Wandering Corinthians - Steve Whitfield song with additions by Garddwr Porffor

For two people, from two different generations after me, who stood up early in life to tell the truth to those who could receive it, inspiring admiration, self reflection, gratitude & activism in pursuit of the necessary changes to ensure civil rights for all, and the continuation of human life on Earth.
Blessings, Ani & Greta <3 <3

Featuring ;:=))

Jonathan Beckenstein / Bass, Organ, Lead Guitar, & Final Mix @jonathan_beckenstein
Steve Whitfield / Songwriter, Rhythm Guitar, & Vocals

Wisdom Of A Child (w/ Jonathan Beckenstein)

My first collab work with the Singer-Songwriter Steve Whitfield. Thank you Steve for this great song and your generous collab offering! Be sure to visit his site.

Open collab by @steve-whitfield-of-austin 

Original Version: https://soundcloud.com/steve-whitfield-of-austin/wisdom-of-a-child-1

Songwriting, Rhythm Guitar, Vocal: Steve Whitfield  
Lead & Rhythm Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Final Mix: OMCB

Cover Picture: Image by pixabay.com

Wisdom Of A Child - Steve Whitfield & OMCB

This new arranged song by Steve Whitfield is the prelude to the song "Standing In The Moonlight" (https://soundcloud.com/omcb/standing-in-the-moonlight-special-cecilia-omcb) that I did with Cecilia some time ago. Once again a great composition by Steve, who offers it as an open collab. 

Open collab by @steve-whitfield-of-austin
Open collab by @specialvocals 

Songwriting, Rhythm Guitar, Vocal: Steve Whitfield 
Songwriting, Vocal: Special Cecilia 
Rhythm Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Percussion, Final Mix: OMCB

Cover Picture: Image by pixabay.com/users/geralt-9301/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=4033280


Lyrics:
(him)
My love, you're drifting away
I hear the things that you say
I know the way is steep and full of danger

I keep trying to find
some kind of peace of mind
to keep me from meeting your anger with anger

Most of what you say is right
yes, and no, I don't want to fight
just want to reach resolution, love and contentment
and scale the slippery slopes of Mt. Grudge
to cross on over the Peak of Resentment

(her)
Don't leave me in this silence
Don't leave me in this silence
Don't leave me this way

I know I do no wrong
so wondering if you've been hurting
trying to hold it back, trying to hide
but can't deny, the sentiment is deep inside

(him)
You say I ruined your life
but you still want to be my wife
and you say you forgive me, but you'll never forget

But all I ever wanted from you
was just to do what you wanted to do
to follow your Muse and be free from regret

Now I feel like I'm no damn good
though I tried to do the best that I could
to reach resolution, love and contentment
and scale the slippery slopes of Mt. Grudge
to cross on over the Peak of Resentment

Gotta cross on over baby
roll ya over in the clover
gotta get a little peace in the valley
no more rumble in the alley
Gonna leave all that behind
..................(him)................................................../..............(her).............................
Find some kind state of mind,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, / Don't leave me in this silence
Put our heads & hearts in a peaceful place, / Don't leave me in this silence
Live a life of love and grace ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, / Don't leave me in this silence
Gonna cross on over now baby,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,/ Don't leave me in this silence
if it's the last thing I ever do,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, / Don't leave me in this silence
C'mon cross on over with me with me darlin/ Don't leave me in this silence
Don't ya wanna go there with me too,,,,,,,,,,,, / Don't leave me in this silence
Gotta get on down to a lovin' space,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, / Don't leave me in this silence

Peak Of Resentment - Steve Whitfield & OMCB ft. Special Cecilia

Proud to present my friend Micahel, an amazing multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, arranger and top notch producer, making me sound good in his arrangement / production of my "Wandering Corinthians". Be sure to pop up to his cloud @moodymo 
Featuring:
Moody Mo / Bass, Drums & Percussion, Keyboards, Sythn Horns & Arrangement/Production
mice elf / Songwriting, Guitar & Vocal

Wandering Corinthians / ft. Moody Mo

Inspired by the message and Cecilia's soulful acappella vocal, I had to do my best to follow the muse. This is the result. 
I play percussion & guitars, and add a few spoken words.
You can find Cecilia's original @specialececilia & @spacialcecilia along with a multitude of fine collaborations from a host of amazing SC musicians.

Lyrics:

Fresh Pure Air
We want Breath, Fresh Pure Air
the Earth needs, Fresh Pure Air
Fresh Pure Air

Like it was Back in the Days
When it wasn't so much polluted
Fresh Pure Air, Pure Air, Air

Now the Ice Caps are melting
Sea Level rising
Storms increasing, intensifying
Still, they're denying

We know we all got to change bad habits
To avoid World to be destroyed
Man should Drive less
Waste less
Eat less Meat
Keep his Environment clean, clean

(instrumental)

Fresh Pure Air
We want Breath, Fresh Pure Air
The Earth needs, Fresh Pure Air
Fresh Pure Air, Fresh Pure Air, Air, Air

(Too much Deforestation
Fossil Fuel transportation
Coal powered Electric generation
Methane high Carbonization
All bringing Oceanic Acidification
Cause of the last Mass Extinction)

There is Life to Preserve
For our Future, for our Children
For our Future, for our Children
(Think about the Children)
Man should stop making Wars, of course,
Building weapon of Destruction
Such a Deadly Business, making more Pollution
(Think about the Children)

We want Breath, Fresh Pure Air
The Earth needs, Fresh Pure Air
Fresh Pure Air, Pure Air

(instrumental)

This Life to Preserve
For our Future, for our Children
Fresh Pure Air
(For future Generations)

We want Breath, Fresh Pure Air
The Earth needs, Fresh Pure Air
Fresh Pure Air
We want Breath, the Earth needs
Fresh Pure Air

Fresh Pure Air  by Special Cecilia (ft. Steve Whitfield)

Glad I've sent my blues to Steve https://soundcloud.com/steve-whitfield-of-austin - who contributed vocals & lyrics, so, now there's story and sense ! Thank so much for this !!!
backing track, sax, guitar - joerxworx
vocals, lyrics - Steve Whitfield of Austin

Slow Down Blues feat. Steve Whitfield of Austin

Steve turned Cecilia's song 'Fresh Pure Air' into a cool reggae track. I added the sound of the 'One Man Cosmic Band' ;-). 
And again a thoughtful message from Cecilia for all of us that we should think about.

Open collab by @specialvocals
Open collab by @steve-whitfield-of-austin

Songwriting, Vocal: Special Cecilia 
Songwriting, Percussion, Vocal: Steve Whitfield 
Rhythm Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Final Mix: OMCB

Image by pixabay.com/users/mohamed_hassan-5229782

LYRICS:

Fresh Pure Air
We want Breath Fresh Pure Air
the Earth needs Fresh Pure Air
Fresh Pure Air

Like it was Back in the Days
When it wasn't so much polluted

We want Breath Fresh Pure Air
The Earth needs Fresh Pure Air
Fresh Pure Air
Fresh Pure Air

We know We all got to change bad habits
To avoid world to be destroyed
Men should Drive Less
Waste less
Eat less meat
Keep his environnement clean

We want Breath Fresh Pure Air
the Earth needs Fresh Pure Air
Fresh Pure Air

Men should stop making Wars
of course
& Making weapon of destruction
it's such a deadly bussiness
making more pollution...

There is Life to preserve
for our future, for our children
for our future, for our children

We want Breath Fresh Pure Air
The Earth needs Fresh Pure Air
Fresh Pure Air
Fresh Pure Air
Fresh Pure Air

There is Life to preserve
for our future, for our children
for our future, for our children
Fresh Pure Air
Fresh Pure Air
Fresh Pure Air
We want Breath Fresh Pure Air
the Earth needs Fresh Pure Air
We want Breath the Earth needs
Fresh Pure Air

Fresh Pure Air  - Special Cecilia & Steve Whitfield & OMCB

My friend Hendrik @cosmic-ratzzz  joins Cecilia & I in this version of her song, "Fresh Pure Air".

Original song, lyrics & vocal: Cecilia  @specialvocals
Bass, piano & lead guitar: Hendrik @cosmic-ratzzz
Spoken word, lyrics, rhythm guitar & percussion: Steve Whitfield @steve-whitfield-of-austin

Fresh Pure Air by Special Cecilia & Steve Whitfield of Austin w/ Cosmic Ratzzz

Here's my flute "remix" of this original song: https://soundcloud.com/steve-whitfield-of-austin/fresh-pure-air-by-special-cecilia-ft-steve-whitfield ..... by Special Cecilia (open collab vocal acapella) and Steve (entire backing:  percussion & guitars & spoken word). Well I added my flute in one go, and tried to tweak the mix a bit, so, the final mastering is done by me :-) check out: https://soundcloud.com/specialvocals --- photo: frank mckenna / unsplash

Fresh Pure Air // Special Cecilia / Steve Whitfield of Austin / joerxworx

Hendrik @cosmic-ratzzz sent me this progression to see what I could do with it.. I added rhythm guitar & vocals to his bass, drums & a killer slide guitar solo. "Sister Sadie" is the title of the instrumental version with Florian Luthi & Joerxworx and was the inspiration for my lyrics. Hope you enjoy our "Sister Sadie Blues".

Sister Sadie Blues  (Cosmic Ratzzz Collab)

Hendrik @cosmic-ratzzz asked for my rhythm trax from Cecilia's "Fresh Pure Air" @specialvocals  a tune he had collaborated on with me. I though he would do an instrumental version, and he did add some great instrumentation, but he had an ace up his sleeve in the form of Mz Emily Coy @freevocals 
We hope you enjoy this mash-up remix "The Madness"

The Madness w/ Cosmic Ratzzz  ft. Emily Coy

I am always honoured to collaborate with any of Soundcloud’s awesome musicians but, when I am given the opportunity to produce a song, the elation is beyond my ability to express in words.  This song was fun and I am grateful to Steve for allowing me the privilege of contributing to this great piece.

To hear more of Steve’s music, visit his page at https://soundcloud.com/steve-whitfield-of-austin

Steve Whitfield: Guitar, Vocals, Lyrics
Moody Mo:  Keys, Bass, Drums, Percussion, Production, Strings & Horn Programming

Truth Unite Us

Truth Unite Us by Steve Whitfield - Produced by Moody Mo

HELLO MY FRIENDS!  
I recommend navigating this large, chaotic cloud by tracks or playlists.
I am a Drummer/Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist/Producer. I've played in various types of bands over the years, Rock, Folk, Irish, Reggae, Jazz, Funk, Country, and Avant Garde. I'm best known for playing drums through multiple re-incarnations of Shiva's Headband, the eclectic, legendary psychedelic era band from Austin. One of my songs appears on "In the Primo of Life", and I co-wrote "Roots Rock Station" with Spencer Perskin, which first appeared on "Remember The Armadillo" and was re-released on "The Temple of Rock N Roll". I also co-produced the CD, "So You Don't Go Barefoot", by Sue Perskin of Shiva's. This cloud focuses on my songwriting. Credit is given to any and all musicians involved. Otherwise everything you hear I've done myself.