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In A Sentimental Mood - Duke Ellington (Claptrap Edit)

Presenting my jazzy rendition of The Very Thought of You—inspired by the smooth, heartfelt style of Tony Bennett. 🎶✨ Originally written in 1934 by British composer and bandleader Ray Noble, this timeless classic has been performed by legends like Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole, and, of course, Tony Bennett. A song about deep, lingering love, it beautifully captures the feeling of being completely lost in thoughts of someone special.

Now streaming on my SoundCloud—hope you enjoy! 🎷🎤💫 #JazzStandard #TonyBennettStyle #TheVeryThoughtOfYou #SoundCloudMusic

The Very Thought Of You"
(feat. Paul McCartney)

The very thought of you and I forget to do
The little ordinary things that everyone ought to do
I'm living in a kind of daydream
I'm happy as a king
And foolish though it may seem
To me that's everything

The mere idea of you, the longing here for you
You'll never know how slow the moments go till I'm near to you
I see your face in every flower
Your eyes in stars above
It's just the thought of you
The very thought of you, my love

The mere idea of you, the longing here for you
You'll never know how slow the moments go till I'm near to you
I see your face in every flower
Your eyes in stars above
It's just the thought of you
The very thought of you, my love

The Very Thought of You

His Fantasy

Partymachen

Vanity

My cover of my one of my favorite Jimmy Webb songs

DIDNT WE

"Miasteczko Bełz" – a timeless melody reimagined in a jazz arrangement for piano, mandolin, double bass, and drums. This piece preserves the soul of tradition while embracing the freedom of improvisation, blending rich harmonies with a deep and genuine sound.

In my interpretation, I aimed to capture both the nostalgic essence of the original and the expressive possibilities of jazz. The warm sound of the piano, the resonant double bass, and the delicate brushwork on the drums create an intimate yet dynamic atmosphere. The mandolin, taking on the lead melody, brings a bright and expressive voice to the piece while also adding a shimmering texture in the background, enriching the arrangement with its unique timbre.

Let yourself be carried away by this unique fusion of past and present, and share your thoughts in the comments! If you enjoy this arrangement, feel free to like, repost, and follow for more.

Miasteczko Bełz

Fly Me To The Moon - Live At Louis Prima Bar, Minsk/2025

Lullaby Of Birland

Mandeville

Jimny

Chelsea Bridge

Caledonia

Mahjong

Twins

I went to the shop with a bag full of change
And when I got there the cupboard was bare
I'd have gone to another but that seemed too strange
'Cause I know they won't have one there
I feel just like
Alice in Wonderland

And the money I had was a beggar's amount
It couldn't get me that far
Now that I've had time to sit down and count
I see it's not worth what is was in 1979
Just another Alice in Wonderland
Just another Alice in Wonderland

I sat on a fence to think about this
like a toad on a stool (ah ha)
a toadstool I think (oh yeah)
no way to go back now
(go back now )

And the change I had left was a pauper's amount
And it couldn't get me that far 
And now that I've had time to sit down and count
I see it's not worth half of a half
Alice in wonderland

Ooh la la la la la la la * 4

Now the pennies are gone and I can't find a dime
And I'm wondering why it is (oh no no no)
That I still have this change in the palm of my hand
It's worthless and I can't understand

I've been to the shop
made it to the top
had my share of flops
the night it drops
(the night it drops)


The Old Shoppe

Honeysuckle Rose was composed by Thomas “Fats” Waller (music) with lyrics by Andy Razaf. Written in 1928 and introduced in the 1929 Off-Broadway revue Load of Coal at Connie’s Inn in Harlem, it went on to become one of Waller & Razaf’s most enduring collaborations. 

Waller’s own 1934 recording became definitive for many listeners and was later inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999, cementing the tune’s place in jazz history. 

Over the decades, Honeysuckle Rose has been interpreted by a who’s who of jazz and popular music — including Fletcher Henderson, Mildred Bailey, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Lena Horne, Nat King Cole, and Ella Fitzgerald — a testament to its adaptability across style, era, and groove. 

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🌀 Why Psychedelic Afrobeat Makes Perfect Sense for “Honeysuckle Rose”

1. Rooted in Rhythm and Groove
Psychedelic Afrobeat builds on layered African percussion, jazz influences, funk, highlife guitar, and horn sections – all carried by hypnotic polyrhythms. The genre, pioneered in 1960s–70s Nigeria by Fela Kuti, blends deep groove and danceable energy making it a natural fit to re-energize classic jazz standards like Honeysuckle Rose .

2. Spiritual, Hypnotic Transformation
Psychedelic Afrobeat (and Afro-rock/funk) often incorporates trance-inducing guitar fuzz, layered percussion, and swirling brass—tools known for transforming familiar melodies into expansive, emotionally charged journeys . Applying this to Honeysuckle Rose turns the sweet lyricism into an immersive, dancefloor-ready experience.

3. Psych & Afro Fusion: A Historical Tradition
In Lagos during the late ’60s and ’70s, local bands like Blo and Ghana’s Honny & the Bees were already blending Afrobeat with psychedelic rock, creating a vibrant genre hybrid that married cultural depth with free-spirited sonic experimentation.

4. From Harlem to Lagos—and Back
Fats Waller’s 1928 standard comes from the Harlem jazz tradition; by reimagining it with Afrobeat—a genre deeply rooted in Lagos’ musical and political landscape—you create a loop across continents. Jazz → Highlife → Afrobeat → Psychedelic funk: it’s a cultural conversation that honors origin and reinvents expression.

✅ In short:
Using psychedelic Afrobeat for Honeysuckle Rose is not just a remix—it’s a cultural and emotional expansion. The original’s lyrical sweetness becomes a communal, groove-laden celebration, amplified by talking drums, organ stabs, bass-driven fervor, and call‑and‑response vocals. It creates sweetness in motion, respectful of origins yet boldly improvising in a fresh, global format.



Honeysuckle Rose (1928) | Reimagined Version

:Youthless:
:Youthless features long time collaborators Jack Beeche on Tenor Saxophone, Aaron McCoullough on Drums and Dan Mamrot on 7 String Bass+Guitar.
The group plays original music and covers drawing inspiration from jazz, funk, and soul traditions, and artists such as D’Angelo, Thundercat, Paul Motian, Charlie Hunter and more…

:Unrelentingly Groovy, Absurdly Funky, Wildly Out of Touch, Utterly Youthless:

🌟LAUREATE OF THE INTERNATIONAL TV PROJECT: FRIENDSHIP CUP (festivali.by)
🎤Jazz Vocalist 
🎶 Belarusian Frank Sinatra

★ Music Pedler ★ 
★ Life-long music obsessive ★ 

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Email:  claptrapbooking@gmail.com

Along with DJing and music production, Claptrap's influences ranges from visual arts to sound design. He is constantly evolving his sound and influences that crossover from deep techno to bass heavy electronica to tribal to acid to disco-tinged and feel good that can be heard in his unique DJ sets. Claptrap runs THE LEFTOVERS (Berlin) - a monthly residency/party in the most surreal underground bar/club-based Kleine Reise aka Bassment situated in the heart of the Berlin club and nightlife scene: Kreuzberg!

THE LEFTOVERS programs music NOT confined or restricted to any genres. It varies from downtempo, chill-house, disco, ketapop, bollywood, tollywood, mollywood, acid-house, afro-house, cumbia, house, tech-house, progressive techno, techno with world-music influences and sometimes without. 

If you are interested in playing for the LEFTOVERS party, send in your demos via PM.

PS: To know where I am playing next check my Instagram.

Gigs: 2022
Sept. 24, Tell Me Club, Sofia, Bulgaria
Jul 30, The Glade, Borderland, Sweden
Jul 29, Foxhole, Borderland, Sweden
Jun 22, Bulbul, Berlin, Germany
May 28, Aeden, Berlin, Germany
April. 31, Afrikaburn 2022, South Africa

Past Gigs: 2021
Sept. 03, Zugvogel Festival, Cologne, Germany
August 05, Anita Berber, Berlin, Germany
July 10, Utopia Festival, Berlin, Germany

Past Gigs: 2020
Jan. 11, Birgit & Bier, Berlin
Feb.15, Slaughterhouse, Berlin

Past gigs: 2019
Jan. 12, The Leftovers Party, Kleine Reise, Berlin
Jan. 26, RadioClub, Berlin
Feb. 08, The Leftovers Party, Kleine Reise, Berlin
Mar. 23, The Leftovers Party, Kleine Reise, Berlin
Jun. 07, RadioClub, Berlin
Jun. 28, Fusion Festival, Lärz, Germany
Jul. 27, Zugvogel Festival, Germany
Jul. 28, Borderland, Denmark
Jul. 30, Borderland, Denmark
Aug. 12, Sus War Gestern
30 Nov, IZIKI Berlin by Djuma Soundsystem, Burg Schnabel, Berlin

Past gigs: 2018

Dec. 08, The Leftovers Party, Kleine Reise, Berlin
Nov. 24, Hlam, Kyiv, Ukraine
Nov. 17, Stereo 33, Berlin
Nov. 08, Loftus Hall, Berlin
Nov. 07, Fitzroy Club, Berlin
Oct. 12, Loftus Hall, Berlin
Sep. 16, KulturKompost, Berlin
Sep. 15, KulturKompost, Berlin
Aug. 12, Ipse, Berlin
Jul. 08, Loftus Hall, Berlin
Jun. 07, Boat Party, Berlin
Jun. 02, Yaam, Berlin
May. 08, Birgit & Bier, Berlin
Apr. 29, Open Air, Berlin (undisclosed location)
Mar. 24, Golden Lounge, Berlin
Mar. 16, Factory, Görlitzer Park, Berlin
Jan. 27, Private event


Past gigs: 2017
Dec. 29, Klunkerkranich, Berlin
Oct. 2, Mon - Loftus Hall, Berlin
Nov. 18, Sat - 60Hertz, Berlin
May 20, 2017, Sat - Module Nature Open Air, Berlin
April 17, 2017, Sat - House of Love, Loftus Hall, Berlin
April 28, 2017, Fri - Factory, Berlin
April 22, 2017, Sat - House of Love, Loftus Hall, Berlin
March 25, 2017, Sat - Kaffeestube, JK, Berlin
March 11, 2017, Sat - Kaffeestube, JK, Berlin
March 03. 2017, Fri - Stereo 33, Berlin
Jan 20. 2017, Fri - Factory, Berlin
Dec 18. 2016, Sun - Monkey Bar, Bombay
Oct 07. 2016, Fri - Factory, Berlin
Jul 15. 2016, Fri - Factory, Berlin
Jun 18. 2016, Sat - Module Open Air, Berlin
Apr 29. 2016, Fri - Factory, Berlin
Mar 26. 2016, Sat - Yellow, Bombay
Sept 18. 2015, Fri - Stereo 33, Berlin
June 10. 2015, Wed - All Star Jam, Bombay
April 01. 2015, Wed - Summerhouse, Delhi
Feb 12. 2015, Fri - iBar Bandra, Bombay

Singer and songwriter.  Neo-80s Rock, Pop Ballads, Country Rock, and Blue Eyed Soul.

Music has been a part of my life since childhood - learning, experimenting, and playing various instruments along the way. I graduated from music school, and my experience in choral singing, playing in bands, and taking part in various music projects has shaped my style and creative approach. This website serves as my musical portfolio, showcasing my work and artistic vision. Every track here is fully arranged, recorded, and performed exclusively by me, born out of a deep need for self-expression and the pursuit of unique sounds. I continuously refine my craft by broadening my musical perspectives and drawing inspiration from a variety of genres and cultures. A multi-instrumentalist at heart, I am always exploring new tones, inspirations, and ways to tell stories through music.

In addition to composing and producing music, I am also passionate about photography. On my SoundCloud, each track is accompanied by a photograph that I have taken and prepared myself—carefully chosen to reflect the mood and atmosphere of the piece.

If you are interested in cooperation, please write me an email.
mateuszrypinski@gmail.com

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