SC Collaborations

Big thanks to Hendrik, aka Cosmic Ratzzz , from Pete & myself for chillin' with us and just sounding so cooool. 

Cosmic Ratzzz / Piano & Guitar  @cosmic-ratzzz
Midi Punk / Drums @midipunk

Time to Chill w/ Cosmic Ratzzz & Midi Punk

I got to be an honorary Lunatic with both Hendrik @cosmic-ratzzz & Jorg @joerxworx joining me on this song, with the full Lunatics treatment. Gotta say "Boom Boom Ain't it Great to be Craaazzy!"
Hendrik: Drums, Bass, Synth Horns, Mix & Production
Jorg; Flute
mice elf; Vocal, Rhythm Guitar, Songwriting

lyrics;

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 tryin' to find
some kinda 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 wanna fight
I'd rather reach resolution, love and contentment
than to scale the slip'ry slopes of Mt. Grudge 
and cross on over the Peak of Resentment

You say I ruined your life
but you still wanna 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
tho' I tried to do the best that I could
to reach resolution, love and contentment
and scale the slip'ry  slopes of Mt. Grudge
to cross on over the Peak of Resentment

Gotta cross on over baby, wanna 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, find some kind state of mind
Put our heads and hearts into a peaceful place
learn to live a life of love and grace
Gonna cross on over baby
if it's the last thing I ever do
C'mon cross on over with me darlin'
don't ya, don't ya wanna go there with me too?
Gotta get on down to a lovin' space
won't last long in this dreadful place
C'mon let's slide down the other side
get on your snowboard and ride
Bet your life you gotta take a chance
to  outrun that avalanche....oh yeah baby

Peak of Resentment w/Cosmic Ratzzz & Joerxworx

I play rhythm guitar and sing
All other instruments, mix and production by Arkestar @ocean-of-tunes-presents

Steve Whitfield [ft. Arkestar] - Peak Of Resentment

Gary Reeves/ Bongoes
Gordon M/ Bass, Elec. Gtr.
Barbara Browning/ Cello
Lee Turner/ Acous. 12 Str. Gtr.
Steve Whitfield/ Vocal, Acous. Gtr.

No Justice No Peace (w-Gordon M, Gary Reeves, Barbara Browning & Lee Turner)

Burning Out (collab w/Bethay Sky Whitman & Chris H2708 )

Alain Gibeau/ all instrumental composition & performance
Yann Vienne/ lyrics & vocal composition
Steve Whitfield/ vocal interpretation & performance

Montin Austreal

Your Own Way (collab w/ AlAloneBand & NonSapiens)

Original song by Steve Whitfield
Jeff Wiedenfeld/ Dobro, Clavinet @jwiedenfeld
Samy Ben Rabah/ Electric Guitar @samybr:
Steve Whitfield/ Acoustic Guitar, Vocal

Black White And Blue House w/ Jeff Wiedenfeld & Samy Ben Rabah

Joined hear on my original song by two incredible SC musicians:
Alpha Roots @alpha-roots on Djembe, and Tom Adams @better-with-the-blues: on Lead Guitar.

No Contradiction w/ Alpha Roots & Tom Adams

Joined here by two good friends from across the pond:
Gary Reeves / Drums @mountain-songs:
Gordon Midgley / Basses & Guitars @gordon_m:

Dreams Die Hard  w/ Gary Reeves & Gordon M

Joined hear by Chris O @chris-okunbor: on acoustic slide guitar & bluesharp

In Chains (w/ Chris O on slide & bluesharp)

Joined hear by:
 Steve Vercelloni / Lead Guitar @steve-vercelloni:
Mark Christopher / Bass @theweightytree:
Pete (Midi Punk) / Drums @midipunk

Your Subconscious Mind (w/ Steve Vercelloni, Weighty Tree, & Midi Punk)

Fender Rhodes Piano, Ukes/ Weighty Tree @weightytree
Digital Percussion, Harmonica/ Mezz Recipe @mezzrecipe
Song, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Acoustic Percussion / Steve Whitfield

Lil Cuz  (wWeightyTree & MezzRecipe)

Tom posted this instrumental trk as an open blues collab back before he left SC. 
I never got around to working on it until now, and now he's back and I'm posting, with his blessing, "oh hell yea", our version of this beloved Memphis Slim classic,
"Mother Earth"
check out Tom @user-342548892

Memphis Slim's "Mother Earth" ( collab w/ Tom Adams )

When I heard Jorg's sax on our duet of this song, I got inspired to do some percussion. This is the result, Hope you enjoy it.
check out Jorg @joerxworx

Gifts Of Creation (w/ joerxworx & percussion)

Inspired by the recent out pouring of support for Black Lives Matter and the soul searching quest for truth and justice they've brought to the streets and living rooms of the world.

Arma Ignifera answered the call to  my open collab with these very creative Drums & Bass trx. Check out Arma's cloud for some excellent cutting edge music.  @herronsound

Truth Unite Us (with Arma Ignifera)

I am so incredibly blessed to have my new friend Mica make this song exponentially better with his awesome arrangement and production skills.
Be sure to check him out @MoodyMo

Truth Unite Us

Truth Unite Us (w/Moody Mo)

Be sure to check out Zanshin @PrimaLoop
Zanshin offered up a few drum tracks for collaboration a while back.
This one had the right feel for this song at a quicker tempo.
It was also a minute shorter than the song.
I kept the tempo and edited for length.
This is the result.
Enjoy.

Truth Unite Us (Collab w/Zanshin aka PrimaLoop)

This is why I I did the Remix version of the open collab for "Time to Chill". Tom Adams did such a great job with the 1st collab I wanted to add a chilled drum track with brushes to go with his acoustic bass. That's when I realized why some of my friends were having trouble with the track's tempo fluctuations, so I did some editing of the original two tracks to somewhat steady up the tempo. This step inadvertently added a few lead fills from the original self-duet. Fortunately for me, Tom was chillin' so there was space enough for a little guitar dialog. Hope you enjoy the result, I did :)
You all know Tom, if not, visit him @user-342548892

Time To Chill (Drm Rmx) Tom Adams- Ld Gtr Ac Bass

I came up with some lyrics and sang them for Tom's open collab "The Peacock".  It was fun! Check him out @user-342548892

Peacock Blues (a Tom Adams collab)

Mark stepped up to provide this signature lush environment of an arrangement, bringing new life to my little ditty. If you're not familiar with his world, check it out @theweightytree

Time to Chill w/ The Weighty Tree

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.

SC Collaborations

Steve Whitfield of Austin