Wisdom of a Child

Ten Months in Creation

AS CLEAR AS WEED GROWS

Juneteenth Jam Boure'e

Sets of Seven #5

SC Collaborations

Wisdom Of A Child (open collab 96bpm)

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 have found another asset from Special Cecilia which I found very inspiring and very beautiful. 
Cecilia´s original can be found here: 
https://soundcloud.com/specialvocals/aca-cecilia-destins-lies

I hope you will enjoy our collaborating again!

Below are Cecilia´s Lyrics:
Ici et là de par le monde il semble que l'on soient plusieurs
Appellés à répendre de la lumière, à l'encontre des ténèbres
Chacun à sa manière, chacun de son côté, mais nos destins sont comme liés

Beaucoup d'entre nous ont souffert et ont surmonté leurs peines,
beaucoup connaissent les galères et ont résolu leurs problèmes
beaucoup ont encore dur, mais on garde le coeur pur
les intentions honnêtes

Je suis le capItaine de mon propre navire,
je garde le contrôle, je veux pas qu'il chavire,
tant de monde à explorer, de choses à partager
surfant sur les vagues de la destinée

Destins Liés

Destins Liés |  🆂🅿🅴🅲🅸🅰🅻 🅲🅴🅲🅸🅻🅸🅰 & N.o.b.S.

Calm is War

Music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxGOsGtivJY
Humans seem to think they need to 'tame' nature, that it needs to be controlled,  and things like trees, insects, wildlife, animals are ranked on their 'usefulness' to humans, but they should not have to have a reason or purpose to exist- they should just live and be because why should their existence be measured to suit humans?
Be the person who sees all life as important, all the way from the grass you walk on, to the insects that we can't live without, to what you are eating, and the journey of how it got there.
Please think twice about what chemicals you put on your lawn just to rid so- called 'weeds', which happen to be so so beautiful if you can alter your way of thinking. My happeist times are sitting in my garden watching buzzing bees and insects flying round, I don't need to interfere in their homes, I want them to thrive. 
Most people continue doing what they do, because they've always done it. but it's a really good idea to educate yourself about the environment, its good to change your mind and see things differently, just because everyone is doing it, doesn't mean they are right.

Lyrics

Pretty and pretty wild
When you leave it alone
Yellow and lilac and absolute

Let the weeds grow
Let the flowers grow
Just leave it alone
Put the chemicals away
And watch it all grow
Let the weeds grow

Hello I am noticing you
Just being and being and being
Existence doens't need to be justified
A joy and a love not confound

Let the weeds grow
Let the flowers grow
Just leave it alone
Put the chemicals away
And watch it all grow
Let the weeds grow

Pretty is so pretty can be wise
Dancing in all kinds of lights
Intuitive this magic never ends
You don't need to control anything

Let the weeds grow
Let the flowers grow
Just leave it alone
Put the chemicals away
And watch it all grow
Let the weeds grow

Let The Weeds Grow | RosesAreBlue (Music video on youtube)

Here is an eco driven rock song i have written its about finding some 
spirituality and clean air in this crazy world .
We can all help do our little bit for the planet and help prevent further climate disasters and cut down on carbon emissions i hope you enjoy
check out the music video on you tube 
https://youtu.be/EpVLRsNJUNQ

the lyrics
Hear the sirens and street life hanging by the edge of your seat
Moloko plus and velveteen think i lived a different dream
yin yang days lost in the haze we gotta find the day
should of seen the warning signs
hope you find a way
ever-changing ever moving
tiny drops of rain
re-arrangements making those down payments
see those planes have flown again

give me sun and give me life so i can live again
let me breathe and receive the wisdom from the atmosphere
nothing last forever and theres nothing left to fear
now we are here
living in a moment of lost minutes and postponements
everything is clear

theres to much traffic everytime i cross the streets
holding on for some green air to keep me on my feet
could be you or it could be me messing with my head
dont want to breath them carbon fuels and poison filled with lead
everflowing always knowing
chances in a state of bliss
always feelings higher beings
erodes into my consciousness
all music and production written by jim manser may 2021

clear

you tube

C L E A R

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

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

Like the short lyrics' meaning "love has no hurry", music makes contrasts on rhythms and textures even inside each part: Main theme starts with fast drums on slow melodies & has a DANCEABLE? 2nd part with lead bass guitar; Central theme makes fast tracks become slow to the left channel and vice-versa, progressing to a POST-ROCK? atmosphere. Meanwhile, two lead guitars and echoing voices complete the contrasting piece. I hope to get your feedback !!!

Image: "Virginal rosebud", photo by Ruizzoidman

Letra / lyrics: No hay prisa. / There is no hurry.

No hace falta darse prisa; / There is no need to hurry up;
todo va rápido. / everything goes fast.

No hay prisa. / There is no hurry.

Lo que ha de suceder / What is to happen
termina por ocurrir. / gets to happen in the end.

No hay prisa. / There is no hurry.

Te quiero, te quiero, … / I love you, I love you, …

Ser impaciente / Being impatient
sólo puede hacerme sufrir. / can only make me suffer.

No hay prisa. / There is no hurry.

©1995 E-RUIZZO – ®2013 FRANCÉS RECORDS ;)

No hay prisa (Te quiero)

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.

Wisdom Of A Child (feat. OMCB)

Steve Whitfield of Austin