Acoustic version of one of my songs, falling for a fool. https://soundcloud.com/apheliax/falling-for-a-fool?si=fe48b1eb9f9c4a988c8d55821832af92&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Falling for a fool (acoustic)

When you have been married for 72 years, and now left behind.

So Wrong (Remastered)

Love can be brutal apparently...

You Shot Me With The Moon
If I was a river I would flow to your lips
If I was a slow dance baby
I would sway on your hips
But I’m just a silly rabbit with a taste for your Trix™
And I love it when you dazzle and confuse me

You shot me with the moon
You flashed me with the sun
You rolled me in the ocean
You dropped me from a tree
You kissed me like a train
You shot me and I’m laughin’

If I was a flower I would bloom from your breath
If I was a rain drop baby
I would get you all wet
But I’m just another loafer with my soul in a sweat
And I love it when you dangle and amuse me

You shot me with the moon
You flashed me with the sun
You rolled me in the ocean
You dropped me from a tree
You kissed me like a train
You shot me and I’m laughin’

But I hope the time will come when I can shake the coldness in your heart
And let you feel the warmth of my embrace
And shatter your iron curtain

You shot me with the moon
You flashed me with the sun
You rolled me in the ocean
You dropped me from a tree
You kissed me like a train
You shot me and I’m laughin’

Credits:
Susan DeVita : Vocals
JT : Drums, Bass, Guitar, Organ
Recorded and Mixed at Presidents Street Studios, Centerport, NY 



You Shot Me With The Moon (version 1)

Cat & Mouse live at Razzmatazz festival 2024. Follow Instagram @karel_jongejan for more! 

Cat & Mouse - Live at Razzmatazz

Verse 1
I’ve watched tears fall without a word,
Like when joy's too heavy to keep inside,
When a mother’s voice is finally heard,
Or when a soldier comes home from the fight.
I’ve seen eyes shimmer at morning’s light,
When the sunrise paints the sky brand-new,
And I’ve seen them drown in the dark of night,
When a last goodbye cuts straight through.

Pre-Chorus
It’s not just the pain, it’s not just the grief,
Sometimes it’s the love that brings relief.

Chorus
Cry, when the weight’s too heavy to carry,
Cry, when the heart can no longer bury,
Let the tears fall like rivers from the sky,
For every moment that makes us feel alive.
Cry, for the bitter, cry for the sweet,
For the ones we lose, and the ones we meet,
In every tear, there’s a part of our soul,
Cry, it’s how we stay whole.

Verse 2
I’ve seen tears break on a father’s face,
As he watches his child’s first step alone,
And I’ve seen them fall in a lover’s embrace,
When love crumbles like a heart of stone.
Tears spill when a dream fades to dust,
But they shine bright when it's close in reach,
Every drop tells a story of trust,
Every tear has a lesson to teach.

Pre-Chorus
It’s not just the sorrow, not just the fall,
Sometimes it’s hope that conquers it all.

Chorus
Cry, when the weight’s too heavy to carry,
Cry, when the heart can no longer bury,
Let the tears fall like rivers from the sky,
For every moment that makes us feel alive.
Cry, for the bitter, cry for the sweet,
For the ones we lose, and the ones we meet,
In every tear, there’s a part of our soul,
Cry, it’s how we stay whole.

Bridge
In the silence, in the storm,
In the warmth, in the cold,
Tears speak louder than words we can’t find,
They free the heart and untangle the mind.

Chorus
Cry, when the weight’s too heavy to carry,
Cry, when the heart can no longer bury,
Let the tears fall like rivers from the sky,
For every moment that makes us feel alive.
Cry, for the bitter, cry for the sweet,
For the ones we lose, and the ones we meet,
In every tear, there’s a part of our soul,
Cry, it’s how we stay whole.

Outro
Cry, when you don’t know why,
Cry, it’s okay to cry.
credits
Charles Moss & Jeff Bonilla

I recorded one of my favourite songs ever, a traditional English song 'Scarborough Fair' in an instrumental version; even though probably the most famous rendering is that by Simon & Garfunkel.

"Scarborough Fair" instrumental cover

Sometime zou have bad mood, bad things happens. But life not ends, next day comes.

To sa zda

 ( afternoon intro )

can I call you when I need you?
Can you be the one?
Can I call you when I need you?
Can you be the one?

You used to meet me in the afternoon
The oceans dried and then u left too soon
below the lights I don't know what to do
I never thought I'd fall in love with you 

can you call me when I need you?
can you be the one?
can you call me when I need you?
can you be the one?

and when the train left , i should've known you would too, you too
and when your hands traced the back of mine 
I knew that we would end soon , we'd end soon 

can I call you when I need you?
can you be the one?
can I call you when I need you?
can you be the one?

written by ira
mixed by Daniel.Faris

Afternoon

"Polskie drogi" ("Polish Roads") TV series was first shown in 1976 and immediatyely gained popularity. 11 episodes were produced. The plot was aimed at showing the hard life of Polish people from various walks of life during the nazi occupation. 

"Polish Roads" TV series main theme - cover

An orphan tale of struggle

Orphan
I didn’t plan for my life to turn out this way
Where are my father and mother, to whom I long for love?
But I realize you are no longer by my side
I offer prayers, hoping you feel my longing for you nearby

As I move forward, I feel powerless here
The cries that scream can be heard within my heart
I surrender my soul, walking alone
Only You, God, understand

Oh, help me, O human, I seek compassionate care
The beautiful burden I bear, only God knows
No matter what obstacles arise, I must endure them with acceptance
The compassion I yearn for, you, noble human, can give

A drop of hope, a dream look at all of us
Do not leave us stranded at the edge of despair
Only Your light is what I seek

Oh, help me, O human, I seek compassionate care
The beautiful burden I bear, only God knows
No matter what obstacles arise, I must endure them with acceptance
And when I’m restless, I want to return
And when I’m troubled

Orphan

For the love of my Mother 

IBU
Verse :          
Kasihnya Ibu tiada terukur 
Ikhlas kudus budimu ku sanjung selalu
Entah mengapa ku ikutkan nafsu pertengkaran berlaku bersamamu.
 
Pendirian ku tegakkan bukan ku menghalang
Nasihat ibu untuk kebaikan diriku
Cubalah fahamkan berilah peluang untuk ku tentukan nasib hidupku

Cita cita ku ikhlas tertuju 
Bebanku pikul redakanlah untuk ku

Pre chorus: 
Ku tergolek golek dan ku terbalik dengan dosa kepada ibu
IBU………..uh

Chorus : 
Maafkan aku jika kesalahan yang ku lakukan menyakiti hati mu
Oh.. Ibu bukalah ruangan hati suci mu ampunkanlah silap salah ku….uh

Verse:  
Waktu dahulu dimanja olehmu
Apa ku pinta kau selalu setuju
Perangai macam setan takut kena rotan  
Namun kesabaranmu tiada bandingan
  
Cita cita ku ikhlas tertuju 
bebanku pikul redakanlah untuk ku

Pre chorus : 
Ku tergolek golek dan ku terbalik dengan dosa kepada ibu
IBU………..uh

Chorus : 
Maafkan aku jika kesalahan yang ku lakukan menyakiti hati mu
Oh.. Ibu bukalah ruangan hati suci mu ampunkanlah silap salah ku….uh

Bridge ; 
Kini ku sedar hakikat sebenar sifat mengalah aku masih belajar 
Amanah di fitrah ku cuba setia untuk mu 
Tapi kau juga harus berlapang dada Ibu oh..Ibu…uh

Pre chorus : 
Ku tergolek golek dan ku terbalik dengan dosa kepada ibu
IBU………..uh

Chorus : 
Maafkan aku jika kesalahan yang ku lakukan menyakiti hati mu
Oh.. Ibu bukalah ruangan hati suci mu ampunkanlah silap salah ku….uh
  
Maafkan aku jika kesalahan yang ku lakukan menyakiti hati mu  
Oh.. Ibu bukalah ruangan hati suci mu ampunkanlah silap salah ku….uh

Credits to :
Zainal Abidin Bin Talib
Producer, Composer & Arranger

Song For Alice on her Wedding day from her Cousin Damian

To Alice on Her Wedding Day (A song from Damian)

It's cold out here
I could use a spot of tea
just to carry me...

Cold out here
never knew that love could be
so fine...

Once I wake up in the morning
I wanna see your face again
But then you're gone and I just pretend.

Like the milk I poured in
look like clouds that roll away
just a Spot Of Tea...
Good Old English Tea
In my melody, again....

It's cold out here
These thoughts that died with me 
Died with me...

I can't be anything, but sorrowful 
these day's.

It's cold out here
Bring me A Spot Of Tea

It's cold out here
Bring me A Spot Of Tea

Good old English Tea...

                         (c) 2013 DerRan Music Inc. (ASCAP)

SPOT OF TEA --- BY LINUS REDDING

Kimie Miner from Maui, Hawaii, sings a beautiful version of this great song which is our tribute to "Dusty" who gifted us with 13 cherished years and many wonderful memories...........RIP

Songbird-Main mp3

This track is about me wishing I could have one last jam session with my Dad on a Friday night. I have fond memories of us both playing our guitars on a Friday night when I was a teenager, my Dad passed away last year after a 2.5 year battle with Blood Cancer.

Jam with my Father again

"Oh, Cerritos" is a heartfelt slow ballad and anthemic tribute to the city I called home during my formative years. Written, composed, and sung from the soul, this track is a nostalgic journey through Cerritos, California — a place of dairy farms, schoolyard memories, first loves, and lifelong friendships.

For those who grew up in Cerritos during the late 1970s and 1980s, I hope this song brings back the warmth of Liberty Park afternoons, Cerritos High pride, and library days filled with quiet glances and big dreams. This is more than a song — it's a memory lane anthem for anyone who’s ever called Cerritos home.

#OhCerritos #CerritosCalifornia #NostalgiaTrack #GrowingUpInCerritos #Late70sVibes #80sKid #CaliforniaRoots #SlowBallad #PopAnthem #PianoBallad #CerritosHighDons #CarmenitaCougars #FrontierLittleLeague #LibertyParkDays #CerritosMallMemories #SingerSongwriter #HomeTownAnthem #RetroCalifornia #HeartfeltLyrics #ThrowbackSong

Oh, Cerritos

"Fever" is a song written by Eddie Cooley and Otis Blackwell, who used the pseudonym "John Davenport". It was originally recorded by American R&B singer Little Willie John for his debut album, Fever (1956).
I recorded my instrumental version overdubbing three guitar parts. All tracks played on a HB SC_P-90 through a Hotone Ampero Mini for amp/cab modeling and all effects.

Fever (by  Eddie Cooley and Otis Blackwell ) - instrumental cover by Coda1953

John Tabacco is an American composer, singer songwriter, producer, recording engineer, multi instrumentalist and graphic artist. He has engineered /mixed and mastered music for hundreds of New York recording artists as well as projects released on BMG: The Kemelions, RCA: Faze, Rampage/Rhino: Rhett Forrester, Columbia: Rebbie Jackson, Rykodisc : Bob Marley, Columbia: Chris Jasper, Electra: Sonia Dada and Nickleodeon’s Are You Afraid Of The Dark? He is the CEO of It Iz What It Iz Music Publishing which currently holds over 750 songs in its catalog. He has been an associate producer for IndiMusic TV and hosts a bi-weekly radio program (CLAM RADIO) on college radio WUSB.fm since 1999. He is currently the head of A&R at Modern Voices Digital Distribution.

His musical background consists of extensive study of orchestration with noted 20th century composer John Lessard, harmony with the late electronic music maverick Bulent Arel, and composition with Stony Brook University professor Peter Winkler. He received his BA in Music from Stony Brook University in 1983. 

Like an unfolding musical diary / puzzle, Tabacco’s music and art are constantly being re-worked, juxtaposed and intertwined. His style is a melding of pop - jazz -rock - avant garde / aleatory, classical and comedy.  He has been recording his music non stop since 1979.

Of note: In 1989 the satirical, absurd house song "Go House Yourself" co-written by Tabacco, Pati and DiMauro reached position 39 on Billboard's dance chart. 

In 2014 Tabacco signed a record deal with Texas, indie label, Muffin Records. They released his CD “Unfulfilled Shopping Carts Syndrome” internationally.

I like experimenting with sounds. Most of my songs are going to be #melancholic and influenced by #rnb, #rock, #pop, #edm, #blues, #electronic and #trap. I often blend genres into #fusion. I like to incorporate #romantic, #dark and #cosmic themes into my songs. But I plan to experiment with more themes and genres in the future.
I am currently a university student so my uploads might be somewhat irregular, but feel free to follow if you like my work!

The deeper I dive into the creative arts (music playing, painting, drawing, writing) the more I've unraveled the tangled web of questions around "life's purpose".  In other words - its a lifelong quest for truth, authenticity and some clarity as to my usefulness within this weird, volatile, hostile, dysfunctional home we call Planet Earth. The arts offer a neutral space to retreat into and to breathe fresh air before returning to the fray.

About Me

I am Zainal Abidin Bin Talib, a dedicated music producer, composer, and arranger passionate about creating original music. Endorsed by COMPASS (Authors & Composer Society of Singapore) as an associate, my works hold official ISWC (International Standard Musical Work Code) recognition, ensuring their legitimacy and authenticity.

With a strong foundation in composition and arrangement, my music is distributed through SoundCloud, backed by ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) for professional cataloging. My mission is simple: to offer my extensive library of original songs for sale in lump sum deals, with no binding agreements.

Each track is performed by aspiring singers as a sample of my work, providing clients with fully produced songs available for purchase. I offer complete song tracks, including high-quality stems in WAV and MP3 formats, ensuring flexibility for further production needs.

Music is my passion, and I take pride in delivering high-quality, ready-to-use compositions to artists, producers, and businesses worldwide.

Thank you for your time and support.

Love & regards,
Zainal Abidin Bin Talib

Source Music for TV, Film, Commercials and Internet.
Custom songs and jingles. BrokenHeartRebels.com

New tracks tagged #Slow Ballad