This week's featured story comes from the By Thistle By Thimble: Sample Stories collection.
It's called "Jack Tar's Brave Day."

Jack Tar is a tall figure in sea lore known for his bravery on the high seas. His bravest day, however, occurred on land when he was a boy: on his second day of school when he admitted what he really did know how to do. . . and what he did not.

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"Jack Tar's Brave Day" from the By Thistle By Thimble: Sample Stories collection

The whole piece is 100% based around one simple melodic motif.

It uses just one brilliant patch (4 violins and electronics) for Camel Audio's 'Alchemy' sample-based synthesizer - sound designer Simon Stockhausen.

More of his work here: www.patchpool.de/

Composed, arranged, recorded and produced by Mark Taylor (Chameleon Music)

Silence & Tears: 17 Musical Short Stories

Last Few Breaths of Life

Short piece for a small, unusual mixed ensemble - clarinet, baritone sax, flute, double bass, kamānche, Morin khuur.

Composed, arranged, recorded and produced by Mark Taylor (Chameleon Music)

Silence and Tears

17 musical short stories. Sometimes gentle...sometimes Intense, emotional miniatures written for various musical ensembles and choirs.

Composed, arranged, recorded and produced by Mark Taylor (Chameleon Music)

Sacramentum

prod romanticism

(Crowd Cheers)

said your worried about me look girl you lied 
you made me feel some type of way
then you go switching sides
i wish that i just seen it sooner 
see right through your eyes

(see right through your eyes)
(see right through your eyes)

where you go 
hope you'll be safe there
just tryna let you know
that i'll always care

i said where you go 
hope you'll be safe there
just wanna let you know
that i'm always here

(you lying) 
said your worried about me look girl you lied (die in fire) 
you made me feel some type of way (no crying)
then you go switching sides (tell me why boo)
i wish that i just seen it sooner 
see right through your eyes (don't lie boo)

(said i know it)
(ringing)
(pick up)
"i.. i- I love you"
(said i know you)

where you go 
hope you'll be safe there
just tryna let you know
that i'll always care

i said where you go 
hope you'll be safe there
just wanna let you know
that i'm always here

(baby i said where you go)
(why cant you let me know)

baby i said where you go

(you lying)
(die in fire)

wouldn't wanna be you bitch yeah
just got that cinch yeah
i don't argue with no hoes
thought i loved you X and O's 
now my love is 0
so i wouldn't wanna be your hero

my side of the story*

Egy elégikus mese - Főleg a szerelemről
írta és elmondja - LunaPapa (Peter Bugyis)
Zene - LunaPapa (Peter Bugyis)

Minden hasonlóság a valósággal csak a véletlen műve...

Egy elégikus mese - Főleg a szerelemről

Ein Schritt voraus

Back Where We Started

mein Mantra

Phönix

Sparkle Stories Original Audio Series.  Creating fresh audio each week for children around the world.

Mark Taylor, Birmingham, UK

Professional music and sound design for all media since 1994…

TV // Live Theatre & Multimedia Events // Radio // Advertising // Film // PC games

Always interested in providing music and sound design for projects around the Birmingham area and across the world.

All of the composing, arranging, performing and recording is done in my own private studio. In the last 30+ years, I have provided music and general sound design for productions all over the world – USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, UK, Panama, Ireland, and mainland Europe.

Ich schreibe gerne was ich denke, fühle und erlebe. Das Schreiben hilft mir, Erlebnisse einzuordnen und zu verarbeiten. 
Gefühlen eine Melodie zu geben ist etwas wunderbares. So kann ich Erinnerungen verewigen. 
Schreiben bringt Klarheit. Die Melodie dazu transportiert die Botschaft ins Herz.
Es ist ein bisschen Selbsttherapie
In erster Linie tue ich es um einen Ausgleich zu haben, also für mich selbst.
Die Texte sind direkt und frisch aus dem Herzen. Wenn ich aber jemand erreiche, der genauso fühlt wie ich, und damit jemanden berühre, freut es mich umso mehr.

Da ich nicht gut singen kann und sonst auch nicht der musikalischste bin, nutze ich eine KI für die Melodie und die Stimme.

Viel Spaß beim hören 🥰

Gruß Marco Memory

Hi world! I am LunaPapa (Peter Bugyis) Film director / Music composer / Creative designer.

Hey, I’m Jocke, the one behind Jokk. 🎶 My music blends EDM, Chill, Pop, Alternative Rock, and Southern-inspired vibes—crafted to hit deep and feel real. From laid-back beats to soulful storytelling, every track brings a new emotion.

🔥 New music always on the way—hit play and vibe with me! 🔥

📩 Contact: jokksounds@gmail.com

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