Song about remembering the important things.
Lyrics written in my head while invigilating exams!
Not a very good recording. Backing track written in Ableton live.

Time Allowed One Hour Forty Five Minutes.wav

Lyrics inspired by a visit to Highgate Cemetery.

Apologies for the poor recording but I don't have access to professional equipment.

Backing track written in Ableton Live 

Highgate

My attempt at a Christmas tune. 
I don't think Slade have much to worry about!
Works best on headphones.
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Lyrics
The season rushed toward us
And we illuminate our lives
Spreading the word of winter hope
When the dying candles revive
Leafless trees appear to sway
As I deck my halls,
The sound of doves, gives me  the love
That I'd searched for, in this midnight clear 
The season rushed toward us
And we illuminate our lives
Spreading the word of winter hope
When the pealing bells revive
Hark the herald angels sing
In the silent night
Kings from afar hear distant choirs singing
Their wonder at the star 
The season rushed toward us
And we illuminate our lives
Spreading the word of winter hope 
When the first clear frosts arrive
On Christmas day in the morning  
Snow lays all around
Deep and crisp and even, stars of beauty, stars of light
Look down on where we lay
The season rushed toward us
We illuminate our lives
Spreading a word of winter love
As the new year light arrives
Look forward to the hours of grace
Look forward to the peace
Look forward to the time and space
Look forward to when we meet
Resolutions, still not made
In the early hours
Walk through your life
Out with the old in with the new 
Here's to a new year here's to you
The season rushed toward us
We illuminate our lives
Spreading a word of winter love
As the new year light arrives

Reality is Often Christmassy

Illumination

This is a work in progress, it needs cello and some percussion adding

Colour In The Shadow (very much a work in progress)

Reality is Often Fragile

Second Dawn

Earthrise (Late Morning Remix)is a new version of one of my tunes. 
I'm pretty rubbish at mixing but I happy with this version

Earthrise (Late Morning Remix)

A tune about surviving school in the 1970's

Reality is Often Fragile EP

Sticks and Stones (Playground Mix)

Without The Dark (Glass Remix)

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Vinyl Track

A tune about trying to keep a mask on to hide whats really going on

Broken Mask

A tune about talking with someone you wished you'd spoken to more while you had the chance


Composed with Abelton Live 9.
Vocals and guitar recorded with Audacity.
Guitar Martin 000-RSGT.

Reflect (Sign of the Times)

I grew up listening to my Mum singing everything from The Beatles to Gilbert & Sullivan. My early teens were spent browsing vinyl. I've always been obsessed with music, but rarely mainstream. Listening usually happened alone because no one else seemed to like the same music. In my late teens I veered off the rails after losing Dad, but Mum was still singing! I remained involved in music, going to gigs playing guitar & listening. Work, mortgage & family took over. Then a career change in 1997 paired me with a colleague & I got back into performing covers.
In 2015 I had a mental health breakdown and as part of my healing process I began writing my own songs. 
Now at 63 & retired, I have time to write, listen & play live again. I enjoy exploring lyrics & their effect on mood. You can find me at local open mics & small local festivals. Just me & my guitar, but now experimenting with DAW's to create new sounds. Hoping to get a studio session soon & just looking for a break. Thanks for reading
My reality is frequently inaccurate

Steve

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