EXPLAINS IT ALL AWAY by 55' "Explains It All Away" is a bluesy tune filled with soulful riffs and undeniable swagger. It's smooth, melodic, with lyrics that speak of yearning for love yet being unexpectedly restrained. A single glance into her eyes explains it all away... #aka55 #michaeljmartin #music #musica #newmusic #intothenight #into #night #55martin #look #hereyes #blues #guitarsolo #lovesong #song

EXPLAINS IT ALL AWAY by 55'

RUNAWAY by 55'

You know, there’s just something about running through the city at night, with all those lights blending into one blurred stream. It’s like, every time I take a step forward, I’m leaving something behind—those old fears, those shadows that used to creep up on me. But the thing is, I’m not looking back. Not anymore. I’m done with feeling trapped, with letting those quiet whispers get into my head, telling me who I should be.

When the rain hits and everything feels heavy, there’s this strange comfort in the rhythm of it, almost like it’s syncing with my heartbeat. It reminds me that no matter how many drops fall, I’m still standing, still here, still me. It’s a reminder that this life, as uncertain as it is, it’s still mine to shape. And every time I hear those beats, it’s like freedom calling out to me, asking me to just let go.

I’m shattering the glass ceilings, one step at a time. It’s not always easy—sometimes it feels like the whole city is weighing me down, but then there are these moments when I feel lighter than air. Like when I lift my hands up, let the music fill my soul, and just run. There’s this electricity, this energy that makes me feel like I’m truly alive, unstoppable even.

Yeah, I’ve stumbled, and I’ve been caught by those city walls more times than I can count. But each time, I get back up, because those falls, they’re just a part of the journey. It’s funny—sometimes it feels like I’m the only one running, but then I realize that maybe we’re all just trying to find our way, under these city lights.

So here I am, chasing after those dreams that glow like the midnight lights, even when they seem so far away. It’s not about reaching a finish line—it’s about embracing the journey, about letting that rhythm flow through me and guide me forward. No chains, no limits, just me and the night, finding my way, chasing that light, losing control, but in the best way possible.

Echoes and Dreams

This track really shows off my editing talents and is a mash up remix of Witchy Woman by the Eagles and several vocal samples from Reminiscing by The Little River Band, Benny Mardones Into the Night, and Steal Away by Robbie Dupree. I only used 6 tracks for this one, but I think it still has a big sound despite the self-imposed limitations.

Equipment List:
Native Instruments – Drum Lab
Native Instruments – Guitar Rig 7
Roland – TB-303
Roland – System 100
Auburn Sounds – Graillon 2
Nembrini – Analog Rack Reverb
Reaper 12 Band EQ

Witch Way

Seventies Gold

Beat Fuzz - Seventies Gold

7 - INTO THE NIGHT - CD

1 - RUNAWAY - CD

3 - LIME RICKEY - CD

10 - WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME - CD

8 - EXPLAINS IT ALL AWAY - CD

9 - STEAL FROM YESTERDAY - CD

When no specific track is mentioned, all tracks are created using AI. My music is available for streaming on platforms such as Spotify, Amazon Music, TikTok, Apple Music, and YouTube Music.
The videos are uploaded on #YouTube. All the CGs are generated with #StableDiffusion.

Hey Everybody!!! 
Welcome to my SoundCloud Profile...
     Anyways, if you're here looking at this I want to say, In a very sincere way, "Thank You for at least stopping to listen to my music." My name, of course, is Michael J. Martin and I'm from Springfield, MO and just turned 55 in February 2024. I've been writing music since the late 80's - I write and perform all my own music that covers many genres (Country, Alternative Rock, Contemporary Christian, R&B, and various other genres...). 
     I'm planning on making a comeback in this industry either performing or just being involved in Songwriting. If you are a fellow musician and are looking for new music for yourself get in touch with me... I've written over 400+ songs and I am good with lyrics and creative music... All I ask is for is fair royalties for use of any of my music... Also, I'd be interested in forming an Alternative Rock Band with some spiritual Contemporary Christian Music songs in the mix (kind of like U2, Jars of Clay and Creed who take their influence into all walks of life). Get in touch!!! I'm open to good possibilities...

THANKS AGAIN EVERYBODY!!!

Track 23 - Music for the Internet currently represents 3 projects produced by one person.

We are one person with no formal musical training and no actual equipment. Everything we produce is composed via VSTs and Reaper.  The only actual equipment we have are 2 Hard Drives and a Microphone, but it's a really nice microphone.

We are:
Beat Fuzz - Deconstructed Mashup Remixes. Sample Heavy, but we try to make these remixes our own and create a new sound while keeping the original themes.

F. Allyal and the Ball Breakers - Dirty Country Blues Road House Rock n Roll.  This is a faux ensemble with only me as a member, but I try to visualize each track as a band with members, venue, talent and I manually add mistakes for a more real sound.  These track have no samples, this is all me and only me, every sound is me and with no actual instruments.
 
The Marthasville Terminal Underground - Experimental & Industrial, Gothic Electronica. Can be sample heavy, but very eclectic and wide ranging in sound.

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