“Buried in Silence,” from the Shepherd in the Shadows album, is my raw testimony of survival, brokenness, and redemption. Inspired by the moment I was buried alive in a tree well while snowboarding, it tells of suffocating darkness, clawing for breath, and hearing God’s voice break through the silence — urging me to fight. With haunting verses and a powerful chorus, it captures the rescue: when death was near but grace pulled me out, breathing new life. A gritty cowboy hymn of survival, humility, and being born again.

Buried in Silence

“My Darkest Hour,” from the Shepherd in the Shadows album, is a raw, redemptive testimony of God pulling you back from the edge. It begins in heartbreak and despair — betrayal, isolation, addiction, and thoughts of ending it all — but in that moment of breaking, the voice of Jesus cuts through the silence. With honest verses, a soaring chorus, and a triumphant bridge, it tells the story of mercy, hope, and purpose rising out of emptiness. A gritty fight against the devil’s lies, the song declares the overwhelming victory of God’s love and reminds us that no chain is stronger than the Savior who calls us by name.

My Darkest Hour

Trinity Lutheran Church's Rev. Steve Wagner delivers a sermon titled, "Justice is Served," based primarily on the Old Testament reading from Habakkuk 1:1-4. 2:1-4. Learn more at www.trinitylombard.org.

Justice is Served - October 5, 2025

The Boogah Man will get 'cha if you don't watch out!
Dark, cinematic crunk rap with a Halloween vibe and redemptive arc where the Boogah Man’s call unveils inner conflict amid eerie beats.

Lyrics and production by Jeffrey Smigelski based on Paul Laurence Dunbar's poem "The Boogah Man".  Vocals and music AI-generated with full rights, mixed from stems by Jeffrey Smigelski, PhD.

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Callin' of the Boogah Man

[Intro]
The Boogah Man
Woo-oo, woo-oo!
Callin’ of the Boogah Man.

The Boogah man will get 'cha if you don't watch out!

[Verse 1]
When the evening shadows
come a-gliding down,
Falling black and heavy
Over hill and town,
If you listen careful,
Careful as you can,
So's you bound to notice...

shhhh...

silence...

There's a dropping pin.

Then you'll hear a funny,
Sound across the land;

Woo-oo, woo-oo!

Lay low...

That's the calling...
of the Boogah Man!

[Chorus]
Woo-oo, woo-oo!
Hear him as he go along the way;
Woo-oo, woo-oo!
Don't you wish the night would turn to day?
Woo-oo, woo-oo!
Hide your eyes behind your hands;
Woo-oo, woo-oo!
Callin’ of the Boogah Man

[Verse 2]
When the wind's a shivering
through the gloomy lane,
and there comes a pattering
of the evening rain,
When the owl's a hooting
out there in the woods,
Don't you wish, my honey,
that you had been good?
There ain't no use to try to
Snuggle up, 
Hide!
if you can...

Woo-oo, woo-oo!

Bless you...

that's the calling...
of the Boogah Man.

[Chorus]
Woo-oo, woo-oo!
Hear him as he go along the way;
Woo-oo, woo-oo!
Don't you wish the night would turn to day?
Woo-oo, woo-oo!
Hide your eyes behind your hands;
Woo-oo, woo-oo!
Callin’ of the Boogah Man

[Someone Shouts]
Uh Oh, It's the Boogah Man!
Everybody Run!

[Bridge - Boogah Man Rap]
I'm the Boogah Man and I'm goin' to get cha'
No use in hidin' 'cause I'm always wit' cha',
I know where you live, I know where you are,
'Cause you opened a door, and you can't run far,
I see your secrets, I know your despair,
I lurk in shadows, I ride the night air,
Just look in a mirror, and then you'll see me.
Cause you've been bad...
and that set me free.

[Verse 3]
If you loves your mom,
and you minds your dad,
if you try to be,
more good than bad,
if you say your prayers,
every single night,
Before you tucks the covers
and puts out the light,
Then the rain can patter,
Wind blow like a fan,
But you need not bother,
about the Boogah Man!

[Chorus]
Woo-oo, woo-oo!
Hear him as he go along the way;
Woo-oo, woo-oo!
Don't you wish the night would turn to day?
Woo-oo, woo-oo!
Hide your eyes behind your hands;
Woo-oo, woo-oo!
Callin’ of the Boogah Man

[Outro]
Woo-oo, woo-oo!
Callin’ of de Boogah Man.
The Boogah man will get 'cha if you don't watch out!
...

Boogah!


© 2025 Lyrics by Jeffrey Smigelski, PhD. All rights reserved.

Callin' of the Boogah Man

War Within is a powerful, faith-rooted anthem about the internal war between hope and despair. With poetic lyrics and emotional intensity, it captures the battle between light and darkness, faith and fear. A reminder that even in our lowest moments, we still have a choice—and God’s presence can lead us through the storm.

War Within

“Halfway Holy” is a song about walking the line — between faith and failure, sin and salvation, heaven and hometown.
It’s southern-soul rap for the imperfect; a prayer in a flannel shirt.

With blues guitar and gospel undertones, it tells the story of a man who’s trying — not to be perfect, just to stay honest.

Halfway Holy

“Rust & Gold” is about peace after the storm — learning to love the parts of yourself that time and struggle have shaped.
It’s southern-soul hip-hop with acoustic bones and gospel heart — humble, human, and healing.

The track celebrates imperfection, resilience, and the quiet beauty in everything that lasts.

Rust & Gold

Trinity Lutheran Church's Rev. Steve Wagner delivers a Reformation Sunday sermon titled, "Listen to Jesus and Be Free," based primarily on the New Testament Gospel reading from John 8:31-36. Learn more at www.trinitylombard.org.

Listen to Jesus and Be Free - October 26, 2025 - Reformation Sunday

Trinity Lutheran Church guest pastor, Rev. Jay Klein Steve delivers an All Saints' Sunday sermon titled, "Children of God," based primarily on the New Testament Epistle reading from 1 John 3:1-3. Learn more at www.trinitylombard.org.

Children of God - November 2, 2025 - All Saints'  Sunday

“Tomorrow” is a soaring melodic punk anthem of redemption, written and produced by Jerry M. Jowers, Nicholas D. Carter, and Lee Burchett. Anchored by driving drums, layered guitars, and an impassioned vocal, the song embodies hope breaking through distortion. Its verses wrestle with guilt and grace, while the chorus explodes into cathartic light — an anthem of perseverance and faith that transcends despair.

Writers: Jerry M. Jowers / Nicholas D. Carter / Lee Burchett
Producer: Jerry M. Jowers
Lead Vocal: Jerry M. Jowers (AI voice conversion from original performance)
Guitars / Bass / Drums / Programming: Jerry M. Jowers
Mix / Master: Jerry M. Jowers
Label: Jericho Records

TOMORROW NEVER WAITS

Tomorrow

Jericho Records USA is the home of songwriter and producer Jericho Walls, presenting 30+ years of original music drawn from real experiences, emotions, and seasons of life. Each track represents a chapter of his story — from heartbreak to healing, rebellion to redemption. Every song is written, arranged, recorded, and produced by Jericho himself. Some vocals are his original takes, while others are processed through AI voice conversion to capture alternate tones and styles. No third-party voices are cloned or generated from prompts. These are authentic works of art built with modern tools — a bridge between raw songwriting and next-generation production. Real songs. Real stories. Jericho Records USA.

Welcome to EchoScript Sound — where faith, healing, and storytelling come to life.

I’m Rita Hallak, the lyricist, songwriter, music editor, and video creator behind every project. Some songs are drawn from personal experiences, while others are inspired by deeper reflections, spiritual truths, and the unseen battles we all face. Every track is written, produced, and visually directed with intention—to awaken, restore, and carry light into dark places.
EchoScript Sound isn't just music, it's a movement of sound, spirit and storytelling. 
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Thank you for listening and being part of the journey. #Echoscriptsound

I’m a 42-year-old IT Project Manager turned late-night songwriter — born in Louisiana, now rooted in Moore, Oklahoma. The South raised me, and it still hums through everything I make.

These songs are me learning to breathe again — stories pulled from the static, built with a little help from AI and a lot of heart. I’m not chasing fame, just trying to get the noise out of my head and turn it into something honest.

Rev. Steve Wagner is the Senior Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lombard, Illinois. He was installed on November 8, 2016, following a 7 month term as Associate Pastor at Trinity. Rev. Wagner holds an MDiv from Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. An ordained pastor of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, he hails from Conroe, Texas.

Doctor Complexity
Intelligent Music for a Complex World

Doctor Complexity, aka Jeffrey Smigelski, PhD, a pioneer in fractional calculus and advanced mathematics, bridges science and art, weaving the wonders of the universe into songs—a process reflecting his belief that creativity and imagination are essential for both disciplines to thrive. 

He channels his background in fractal geometry, chaos, and complexity theory into his lyrics for a unique fusion of our mathematical understanding of reality, scientific truths, and the human experience.

Explore his science work at snoiselab.com

Shepherd in the Shadows is the sound of faith forged in fire a mix of country soul, cinematic folk, and rock revival. Written and produced by filmmaker and storyteller Kendall Whelpton, these songs rise from real battles, prayers, and miracles. Each track is a chapter of redemption, a road through darkness toward the light.

From the haunting grit of Wolves in the Darkness to the anthemic hope of Keep It Strong and Old Soul Revival, every song carries the spirit of struggle and salvation. This is music for believers, wanderers, and anyone who’s ever found grace in the middle of the storm.

New tracks tagged #Redemptive