SC Collaborations

This groovy Blues progression came from my friend Hendrik, @cosmic-ratzzz 
 He's an amazing multi-instrumentalist/ producer/ composer/ collaborator and all around Funk Meister. I'm super stoked to join him in these "Sunshine Blues"

Hendrik Klein/ Bass & Drums/ Progression
Steve Whitfield/ Vocal & Guitar/ Lyrics

Sunshine Blues w/Cosmic Ratzzz

I'm joined here on bass, drums & piano by my friend Viv, who also is an accomplished guitarist and a very creative musician. Hear for yourself @garddwrporffor

Garddwr Porffor / Bass, Drums, Piano, & Final Mix/ Master
Steve Whitfield / Guitar, Vocal, Songwriting

Wandering Corinthians -w/ 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 new friend Thomas did a fanfunkintasikali beautiful job of turning my little folk song into a Rock Ballad. Be sure to check out his wide ranging stylistic talents @omcb

featuring:
Thomas F. / Drums, Bass, Keyboards, Lead & Rhythm Guitar, Final Mix
Steve Whitfield / Songwriting, Rhythm Guitar, Vocal

Wisdom Of A Child  (feat. OMCB)

I first met Thomas through his work with Cecilia, who I'm a fan of, which makes this collaboration very special. He picked the appropriate excerpts from her "Standing In The Moonlight" which, coupled with his chilled reggae groove, give the song a more balanced perspective and positive vibration.
Featuring; 
Thomas F. / Bass, Drums, Guitar, Keyboard & Production @omcb
Special Cecilia / Songwriting & Vocals @specialvocals
Steve Whitfield / Songwriting, Vocals & Guitar @steve-whitfield-of-austin

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  w/ Thomas F. & 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)

Jorg asked if I could come up with some vocals for this Roots Blues Jam he'd put together. He described what he was looking for, and it sounded like fun. Sure enough, it was!!
All instrumental composition & performance by Jorg @joerxworx
Lyrics & vocal composition & performance by mice elf, hear

Slow Down Blues / a Joerxworx collaboration

Joerg @joerxworx added a deep breath of fresh air with his flute to Cecilia's original song @specialececilia @specialvocals and 
my spoken word & rhythm guitar & percussion track
so we may present this organic love vibe for Mother Earth's Future Children

Fresh Pure Air by Special Cecilia &  Steve Whitfield w/ Joerg, Flute Mix Master

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

We're joined in this version by our good friend Thomas F. @omcb bringing his own special brand of Reggae Stylee to Cecilia's message of Global importance.

Songwriting & Vocals: Cecilia @specialvocals
Bass, Keyboards, Rhythm Guitar & Mix; Thomas F. @omcb
Songwriting, Percussion & Spoken Word: mice-elf ...here

Fresh Pure Air - Special Cecilia & Steve Whitfield & OMCB

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

Daniele Turani sent this wonderful version featuring his brilliant intuitive "one man band" skills. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Wandering  Corinthians w/ Daniele Turani

Here's A remix of A track written by the super talented musician/song writer Steve Whitfield. You can find more of his work here;

https://soundcloud.com/steve-whitfield-of-austin


Here's the link to the original open collab track;

https://soundcloud.com/steve-whitfield-of-austin/peak-of-resentment-open-collab-99bpm

Steve Whitfield - Peak Of Resentment (RiZLiX Remix)

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.