Very nice performance...love this "Adult Contemporary " !

Drawn in by this, you've captured a lot of emotion in this song and performance Steve, great job!

A general comment, not just about this song which is one of your best, but all your recent work. I'm pretty amazed at the craftmanship that has gone into these songs Steve. I agree with the guy down the list who mentions Randy Newman. However songs like 'Police on Me' could be mid period Steely Dan. Fantastic stuff. Your craft is improving!

Beautiful feeling in those vocals Steve, and a well crafted song. Good luck with the 3 songs...blessings!

very beautiful vocals and a great song !!!

Lovely melodic warm gentle dynamic track with great distinctive sound and vocal!

These 10 tracks came together over a few months and have a common thread as demos for AC song writes with a touch of RnB. 3 songs attracted interest from A&R agents - one being selected (Don't You Turn Away).

EMBERS AND SPARKS

Original Composer: Michiru Yamane (1997)
All Instruments: Brian Butts

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The Marble Gallery (Yamane 1997)

Dream Bubble

My passion for music reaches its peak when I'm overcome with loneliness. My brain and emotions seem insignificant in the world. After a few days of feeling this way, I discover fragments of music. Over the course of two or three days, these fragments begin to form the whole picture of a song. When life is fulfilling, I can't even find the first fragments of a song.

If You Want to Make Music, Run Alone(328)

83_ Voices - released on 17 August 2025 only on SoundCloud

Have you been feeling the same lately? “Voices” come into my head and ask why this time is the way it is ... so complicated & negative, with all its conflicts & wars. We're almost as well off as we've ever been. But no... We argue, which is not a bad thing, but unfortunately often in a negative way. Why can't we argue positively & constructively? #ambient #minimal #nobeats #only5elements #onlyvoices #liverecording

(produced with BlocsWave & LaunchPad)

Voices

Cast of characters:
The Beautiful Dark -- @thebeautifuldark -- Carl — Ovation guitar, lead vocals, lyrics, and compostion
Mistermark-- @user-432503709 -- Mark –- VST Chinese gong and VST cello
J.J. Terrell– @j-j-terrell – light VST Latin percussion, synth, and piano
K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara –Ken -- drums
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)– @josh-clary-1 –Josh – Warwick fretless four-string bass, chant vocals at the end 
TexMex Shaman– @texmex-shaman –Stephen — ebow, production, mix, and mastering

 This song is the fourth Carl has written and composed with a member of Eclectic Collective in mind. This time JJ is being honored, and we all agree that he deserves it, too. Carl is a wonderful singer, songwriter, composer, and musician, and we're all grateful that he's joined our collective. 
  Here's what Carl had to say about it. "The music for this was a personal song written to myself which I never really released as I was trying to say goodbye to my own ego in the song. From that point of view I have always seen the piece as a great bit of personal therapy for me. None of the original lyrics survived and JJ gets painted by the new words .. But I thought it would be nice to reuse the composition for this. There was no big reason for it only when I decided to start a 60bpm song for JJ on piano .. I started playing Goodbye Ego and the rest is history..."
  We tackled this song like we would any other, though. Mark was first up on this, adding his VST magic in the form of a Chinese gong, as well as the cello you hear throughout. The subject of our adulation came next, with JJ adding not only his hot, yet minimal Latin percussion and essential piano, but moody synth, as well. Ken added his spicy drums after that, and once they were down, Josh jumped in with his four string fretless bass to complete the rhythm section. Josh also added the vocal chant at the end.
  All that was left was for Stephen to mix it all down for us, which he did in his always pro manner. But before he did, he also added some subtle, yet stirring ebow on his guitar. 
  As stated above, this is a continuation of our songs about us. Hope no one thinks it's arrogant. When Carl presents us with these little treasures, it's hard not to run with them, though. Always a ton of fun to make music together. We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed creating it.
Original lyrics by The Beautiful Dark:

Praying hands
Whatever cause
Once our greater good not lost
Bored children create their fun
We shelve French horn for this fine one
"Nice one lads" We read it all!
Vacation taken
To JJ calls
Neighbour to good Mickey Moore
Find Michigan piano pure

JJ calls
Just for us
Love lit up
Just for us

Down the road city of cars
To Howell front deck
Dad and Guitars
We jam that love then tell the world
Love and service human highway knurled
Good bi-product of happiness sought
With Croatian fun to cloud we court

Terrell Terminator in Jungle
Predator for good
Keys like Mr Bungle
Faith in more like we could
He Thanks you
It's lifestyle
Built from a porch
Good collective friend
Keep lighting that torch

Some moments sealed, marked and moulded
Pure intention
Dark blindfolded
Howl from human to Howell good soul
Keyed keystone as collective role

JJ calls
Darkness falls
Love lit up
Just for us
Love lit up
Just for us
Love lit up
Just for us
JJ calls

JJ calls
Just for us

JJ Calls-Eclectic Collective

“The Schüßmann Waltz” by Luke

As a kid with a unique last name I’ve always wanted to write create my own Waltz piece..
Jodi (my wife) said it sounds like a music box so with a comment like that ..my work is done 😂

Keys & Piano & Synthesizer & Guitar & Drums  by Luke
Created & Composed & Produced by Luke
Music & Track & Album Photos by Luke
Photography by Luke
I use Open A.i for Album art pictures 

                           Beats by Luke©️
                       Luke H. S c h ü ß m a n n©️

“The S c h ü ß m a n n Waltz” by Luke

Give It Up - Music & Lyrics by REKHA - IYERN [Fe] | Music by TexMex Shaman | Bass by Jeff Roberts | Percussion by Ken Karasek of K2 & The Three | New Revamp 2025

Final Music & Vocals Mixed & Mastered by TexMex Shaman in the USA | Vocals/Sound Design Composed & Produced, Recorded & Performed, Initial Mixing by REKHA - IYERN [Fe] at IYERN [Fe] RECORDS in CANADA

Cover Art Design: Self Photo & Graphics by REKHA - IYERN [Fe] 

Give It Up - Music & Lyrics by REKHA a.k.a. REKHA - IYERN [Fe]

Intro:
Oo Yeah
Ahn Yeah
Hey Hey
Hey Hey

Give it up Baby
Don't ya say maybe
Cuz' you know
It makes me
Totally crazy
And

You want
To give me
All of your love
You know it's true
You do me so
You do me so good
Baby I need
Your love

Give it up, Baby
Never say maybe
Cuz' you know it
Makes me feel
Totally, crazy good-good
Oh, Yeah-Yeah

You know you want to
Give me, your love, love, love
It always, makes me feel
So good, good, good
You touch my woman

Oh, Eh
Hey, Hey
Hey-Hey
Hahn, Oh
Ho, Ho, Oh

Babe, I need
Your good love
Your man-man in my
Woman-hood
Oo-Oo-Yeah





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GIVE IT UP

Give It Up - Music & Lyrics by REKHA - IYERN [Fe] | Music by TexMex Shaman | New Revamp 2025

Let’s not mince words here. Trump is the embodiment of corruption, greed, and incompetence. He’s a man who has spent his entire life looking out for himself, exploiting others, and leaving chaos in his wake. As De Niro so eloquently put it: *“He’s a dog. He’s a pig. He’s a con. He’s a bullsh*t artist. He’s a mutt who doesn’t know what he’s talking about.”* This isn’t just about politics—it’s about morality. It’s about standing up to a man who has no respect for the rule of law, no respect for the truth, and no respect for the American people.  

Trump’s presidency was a disaster. He divided the country, emboldened hate, and failed to deliver on his promises. He’s a man who thrives on chaos, who lies with every breath, and who cares only about his own ego. As De Niro said: *“He’s a punk, he’s a dog, he’s a mutt. He doesn’t know what he’s talking about. He’s an idiot. He’s a fool.”* And yet, here we are, facing the possibility of him returning to power. We cannot let that happen. We cannot allow this man to continue to poison our democracy.  

This is not just about Trump—it’s about the people who enable him. The sycophants, the cowards, and the opportunists who stand by his side and allow his corruption to flourish. They are just as guilty as he is. As De Niro said: *“They’re all scum. They’re all mutts. They don’t know what they’re talking about.”* We need to hold them accountable. We need to stand up and fight back.  

The stakes are too high to sit on the sidelines. This is about the soul of our nation. It’s about protecting our democracy, our values, and our future. We cannot afford to let Trump and his enablers win. We must vote, we must organize, and we must make our voices heard. As De Niro said: *“We’re gonna fight back. We’re gonna fight back with everything we’ve got.”*  

So let’s do this. Let’s come together and defeat Trump once and for all. Let’s show the world that we are better than this. That we will not tolerate corruption, lies, and hate. That we will stand up for what’s right. As De Niro said: *“We’re gonna win. We’re gonna win because we have to.”*  

This is our moment. This is our fight. Let’s get to work.  

#DefeatTrump #VoteHimOut #NotMyPresident #DeNiroWasRigh

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COMPLETE LINER NOTES HERE---> https://mystictapedeck.com/bards/the-clock-of-the-four-winds/

The clock of the four winds is a tall-case grandfather style clock originally assembled in 1710 by an Italian astronomer and mathematician named Ricco Foscari, a direct patrilineal descendant of famed explorer, vintner and occultist, Cosimo Foscari. The magical properties of the clock were such that when its hands were moved and positioned in certain configurations, it would trigger remote viewing events which would be projected onto the glass panel cover. The clock was also rumored to serve as a sort of “beacon” used for summoning an other-dimensional being named “Desdinova” who acted as a sort of intermediary between detached yet interconnected causal timelines.


LYRICS:
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The chariots lie broken exhausted from war
The wheels rolled off in the mud
In the morning all good things are good
The sun warms up the mud

Stillness is raptured in all its arising
The seeds grow up from the mud
In the morning the dawn weighs a feather
The insects hatch from the mud

The hunger for sunlight draws flies to the surface
The babies wake up in the mud
In the morning from green murky waters
To wiggle around in the mud

Bones growing hollow, the gills turn to lungs
Gasping for breath in the mud
The fins turn to legs the scales turn to vellum
As feathers shake loose from the mud

Fly high, all you flying high birds 
While the warm western winds are beneath you
Oh you soaring high birds
The sky coming down to greet you
We’re all dying to meet you

The bird, the great swooping bird
Beak open, gobbling gold
Oh you soaring high bird
The north winds are growing cold
Feathers flush with colors bold

Now pretend you are the sun
Feathers flush with colors bold…
Now pretend you are the sun

The southern winds, the washboard clouds
Diving daringly during the day
Teetering upon the tip of the tree
The seasons will have their way
Tail feathers turning to gray

Scatter little birds, oh you tiny little birds
The easterly light is encroaching
Seeds spilled upon the ground
 With the end of the autumn approaching
And the seasons must have their way…

Now pretend you are the sun
And the seasons must have their way…
Now pretend you are the sun 

And the seasons must have their way…

Rider’s final horse has ridden
Puzzle finished, last piece hidden
Oysters chatter on evening tide:
 “I’m Desdinova and I confide,
I am the one you warned me of
I am the leak and the long lost love
And I am the one who will never lie
Deathless, I may never die
By lizard lens and crystal rope
You know me by my telescope”
Scattering stars in hand she shouts:
“The play is what it’s all about
Behind the clock with arms stretched tall
The script is on the western wall
Behold the light that never warms
You’ve been warned, I am the storm”

So raise up your chalice and toast to the moon
And sing to the stars as they flicker and loom
O! Irony! O! Tragedy!
Aching knees don’t fail me now

We slayed the vile dragon who lived in the skies
We bathed in its blood and we pickled its eyes
O! Devilry! O! Revelry!
If my friends could see me now

O! Bravery! Camaraderie!

The last lotus eaters recline in the sun
The race to return  has been finally run
Finality! Causality!
Swept away on swaggering swans

The Clock Of The Four Winds

Guitar instrumental.
Ocean vibes. Enjoy the music!
海と波がテーマのギターインストです🎸

I mixed this right after we played in the studio, but I think my ears were shot. That's why I remixed it. (Sep. 14, JST)

ギターを演奏した直後にミックスしたんですけど、ギターアンプの音圧感に耳が慣れてしまっていたようで、ちょっと変なミックスしてたので、リミックスしました（9月14日）

Island Mirage

Something Good in Me

Night it seeps in through the cracks
Of this highway byway wooden shack
No one’s made this home for years
These walls have dried a 1000 tears

We stopped in here just me n her
Running from the debt and failure

Well I lie here almost gratefully
This dirt floor is my sanctuary
My lady’s gonna stay with me
Does she see somethin’ I don’t see?
Does she see somethin’ good in me?

Was flying high not long ago
A peacock in a field I’d sown
But the gambler it took hold of me
The season’s change I didn’t see

Her face went thin like a witch’s broom
As I told the truth ‘bout wrack and ruin

Well I lie I here almost gratefully . . .

She’s combing dust right outta her hair
Sayin’ our field’s now embers n sparks 
But she knows I meant the best for us
Cause me I bear a generous heart

Unknown Album (15/03/2018 8:40:04 p.m.)

SOMETHING GOOD IN ME

Police On You

A heart breaker smile 
And rollin’ with your eyes
I’m faking Mr Casual but choking as you play your game
You who loves to talk
You really are a wall

Gonna put Police on you
Give me a clue
About who you are
The one I love
They’ll hold you down
Your hands be bound
With Police on you
I’ll get the truth
They’re armed to starve
Dissect your heart
And interrogate
I just can’t wait
Get the Police on you
Police on you

Hey you make a play - Innuendo too
But then you pull away and you are righteous lady
Like it’s wrong for you
And your book of truth

Aching down that living highway seeing a jet stream and hoping for release
Give me something - a minor victory
Give me a little hope – that we gonna do it – 
Go ahead and prove it

Unknown Album (17/05/2018 9:39:47 p.m.)

POLICE ON YOU

You don’t have to fall in love

You don’t have to fall in love like I have
Just show that you understand me
And I will smile through the hurt
Of your lowered voice and words
In the snatch of time you’re standing close to me

I know you think I’m crazy
You’re a mile away from free
And I’m pricking at your comfort
With everything I feel
Like winter flu I’m shivering
Your virus tethering me
I’m going to be a long time under siege

You can stoke the fever
A hint of smiling eyes
You sense the pulse of magic
Of our conspiracy
Even though you know I know
You would never leave
And I will have to learn to live with dreams

I’m living for the corridor – your guard gone down  
That little part of you that’s just for me

ghui

YOU DON"T HAVE TO FALL IN LOVE

Stay in Your lane

Mr Man you blow your horn        
You say I use that baby
But she’s her own lady
Her voice is strong          
You’re firin’ sparks             
Just because you - drive a fast car    

Hey Mr Man stay in your lane      
Hey Mr Man stay in your lane
Hey Mr Man stay in your lane
You’ll crash into flames - stay in your lane    

You’re always weaving in and out
You think you own that sister
Talk to her in a whisper
But she’s with me
To live the dream
Give up your trying - to put the brakes on       

I think I got you sussed now
She told you to shove it
That you cannot stomach
Times moved on
You’re out of gas
And only I – Can put the foot to the floor

You’ll crash into flames - stay in your lane    
It’s a fools game - stay in your lane

Unknown Album (21/08/2018 9:05:53 p.m.)

STAY IN YOUR LANE

10th track since the ELECTRIC WIRE NIGHT collection - so maybe another 'album' this one distinguishable by the use of horns, adult contemporary piano and a tincture of RnB

That Kind of Talk

King for the night
Yeah I’m riding high
Cause your smiling eyes
You make ‘em all mine
And you’re movin’ like on the catwalk
And I catch up with you like a man in his prime
And up close you’re a wave of a one of a kind 
And you stop and you’re near and your whisper it grows
Into stories so desperate of want to be close 

And that kind of talk it thrills me
Yeah with that kind of talk 
I fall in love with you

It’s out of sight
The ceiling has gone
Everything rhymes
Nothing is wrong
Like you lead me to your fountain
And it’s all kissin’ n talkin’ and breathing and laughing
And sharing our fortune of being so near
And getting excited and acting like lovers
As dancing you’re kissing right up in my ear    

And that kind of talk it thrills me
Yeah with that kind of talk 
I fall in love with you

Yeah keep talking to me – talk about love

Unknown Album (8/08/2018 7:30:17 a.m.)

THAT KIND OF TALK

Playing live and writing & recording in Nelson New Zealand - began recording in 2004 once technology was available to make CDs using industry standard equipment at home. Radio airplay on Fresh FM and the TLC network from 2005. The track IS THIS WHO I THINK IT IS was a finalist in the 2009 NZ MLT songwriting contest.  In Dec 2012  DUNEDIN SOUND reached  no. 26 on NZ on Air "The Audience" chart. In December 2015, RIP OFF THE SCAB and DREAM DESTINATION were selected by a US A&R agent for promotion to artists, In July 2017 - HIGHEST ROOM also picked up by a US agent for promotion. July 2018 DON'T YOU TURN AWAY selected by NY agent to promote to a London soul singer. August 2018 LOVE MY LIFE assigned to BuyNZ audiovisual advertising. December 2018 WHERE CIGARETTES FALL forwarded by Taxi.com to US TV music director. Latest 3 albums seek to marry singer songwriter Imagery with multi-harmony musical movement. 2024 FLOATING INTO WONDER and ECCENTRICITY SO BEAUTIFUL got airplay on a New Foundland radio station. Dec 24 FAKING IRONY and CAUGHT UP IN A WAR have have gotten a foothold in Spotify.

YOU DON"T HAVE TO FALL IN LOVE

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