A Trace To Keep Control

Gurus Circel

Lyrics:

Through the sonic barrier
and cloud layers
into infinity
an undisturbed view
hard to miss
the many cracks
the dull yellow
the red spots
hello headquarters
what is the plan
the sky turns
from blue to red

I will not lose my mind
but we're still losing time

The cracks 
are spreading
swallowed a village
leaving a hole
and all the beautful 
lights around 
can not distract 
from the disaster

I will not lose my mind
but we're still losing time

We need to take control 
we need to take control 
take control
take control

We Need To Take Control

Lyrics:

Sure 
I know why don't write any word
I know that we're in an impass 
consisting of distored mirror images

Sure
I know what could have been 
if we followed the river
before it dry out

And I'm not here
to sort you out 
to please you
so you 
can break my heart

One more time I see clear
one more time I see clear
to change certain things

Sure 
I thought we could take pictures
I thought we could visit the path again
and feel the warm wind

Sure 
all predictions were wrong
all words lost in the tunnel
they falled into infinity

And I'm not here
to sort you out 
to please you
so you can
break my heart

Distorted Mirror Images

Lyrics:

As the rain dries 
on the windowpane 
you notice how everything
around you has changed 
hardly anything 
that reminds you of the past
 
Why stay when your name is already called?  
why cling when the wind is pulling you away? 
why wait when you've found another trace?

It was lovely under the tree 
but now the leaves have fallen and I move on 
I use my lens to find the trace
that leads me away from here into the valley 

Why stay when your name is already called ? 
why cling when the wind is pulling you away? 
why wait when you have found another trace?

Move on, move on 
you found another trace 

Why stay
why cling
why wait

A Lens To Find The Trace

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Inspired by the stories of HONY (Humans of New York) https://www.humansofnewyork.com/

Lyrics:

Subway lights flicker, a tapestry of faces all around
Seven forty-five, Brooklyn to Manhattan bound
Hijab, suit, sari, in this melting pot underground
Jenna's lost in thoughts of her classroom, final day before summer's sound

Eyes meet across the carriage floor
With Alejandro, street artist to his core
Who are you? Where have you been?
Your mural on 5th, I've seen where you've been

Fleeting moments, eternal dreams
Nothing's quite as it seems
In this underground serenade
Two souls, a choice to be made
We're all just passing through
But connection's always true

He stands tall, portfolio in hand, gallery ahead
She sits still, lesson plans scattered, future unclear in her head
A world of difference, yet shared hopes they both dread
"Mind the gap," the speaker blares, breaking the spell of what's unsaid

The train jerks forward, time slips away
So much to feel, so much to say
Don't go, stay, let's rewind
Your art, my words, new worlds to find

Fleeting moments, eternal dreams
Nothing's quite as it seems
In this underground serenade
Two souls, a choice to be made
We're all just passing through
But connection's always true

The train jerks forward, time slips away
So much to feel, so much to say
Don't go, stay, let's rewind
Your art, my words, new worlds to find

Fleeting moments, eternal dreams
Nothing's quite as it seems
In this underground serenade
Two souls, a choice to be made
We're all just passing through
But connection's always true

Melodies intertwine like subway lines on a map
Harmonies rise and fall like the city's heartbeat
Solo alto sax breaks free, echoing through imaginary tunnels
Ensemble rejoins, building to a crescendo of urban dreams

Screeching brakes, lights go out, passengers gasp in fright
In darkness, their hands touch, a beacon in the night
"It's okay," he whispers, her fear he aims to quell
As lights flicker back, they're no longer parallel

Fleeting moments, eternal dreams
Everything's not as it seems
In this underground serenade
Two souls, a choice being made
We're all just passing through
But connection pulls us through

The doors open wide, a new path unfolds
"Coffee?" he asks, as new stories untold
In the echoes of what might have been
They step out together, ready to begin

Parallel Lines

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Lyrics:

Coastal whispers, childhood's gleam
Two souls entwined in a waking dream
Neon promises, a festival's allure
Alex and Jamie, young and unsure

Friendship tested, time stands still
Shadows lengthen on Bright Falls' hill
Skylar enters, a wildfire's spark
Three hearts beating in the dark

In the shadows of choice (Echoes of the past)
Love and friendship intertwine (Who will last?)
A triangle of hearts (Beating as one)
Under the festival sun
The darkness waits

Alex's charm, a lighthouse beam
Jamie's depth, a midnight stream
Skylar caught in currents strong
Uncertain where her heart belongs

Tension rising, bonds are strained
Jamie steps back, love contained
Selfless act, a heart's disguise
But fate has shadows in its eyes

In the shadows of choice (Echoes of the past)
Love and friendship intertwine (Who will last?)
A triangle of hearts (Beating as one)
Under the festival sun
The darkness grows

Time unveils what's meant to be
In Bright Falls' shadowed mystery
Jamie's love, a beacon bright
Guiding Skylar through the night
Alex fades like morning mist
A friendship lost, a lover missed

In the shadows of choice (Echoes of the past)
Love and friendship realign (Here to stay)
Three hearts beat in harmony (Forever young)
Under the coastal sun
The light prevails

Childhood friends, a love profound
In Bright Falls' shadows, lost and found
Alex, Jamie, Skylar's tale
A story where true hearts prevail
But darkness never truly sleeps

Currents Of The Heart

" The track confronts the entanglements of the habitual mind and the overwhelming nature of scrutiny.  “Don't you understand? / Your mind is not your friend again / It takes you by the hand/ And leaves you nowhere.

The song emerged during a period of writer’s block for Berninger – a challenge he partially overcame with the help of Mary Shelley’s classic novel Frankenstein.  “When I feel stuck, I’ll often grab a book off the shelf just to get some words in my head, and the first two pages of Frankenstein ended up triggering ‘Your Mind Is Not Your Friend', Berninger recalls.  “The book starts off with the narrator on a voyage near the Arctic Circle, and that image of being adrift helped me to write about feeling disconnected and lost and lacking in purpose.  Once I started confronting that strange, blurry panic of not having ideas, everything began to crack open a bit.” 

In recognition of the song’s mental health theme, The National is making a donation to TinyChanges.org, the charity established in the memory of Frightened Rabbit lead singer Scott Hutchinson by his family.  “Scott made tiny changes that had a big impact,” they write on the charity’s website.  “His honesty and openness about his own mental health inspired people from all walks of life.”       4AD

Your Mind is Not Your Friend - The National (Cover)

shitty lofi cover of Bloodbuzz Ohio by The National

bloodbuzz ohio

"Days Feeling It All" delves into the emotional complexity of a relationship that's slowly unraveling. The lyrics explore the silence and solitude shared between two people, with unspoken words and distant memories lingering in the background. There's a quiet vulnerability as the song reflects on the weight of what could have been, with feelings of regret and longing woven throughout. The melancholy undertones are matched by introspective melodies, creating a reflective and emotionally charged atmosphere. Fans of The National, Phoebe Bridgers, and Sufjan Stevens will resonate with the deep, soulful storytelling of "Days Feeling It All."

Moments of solitude, drifting apart
Our only embrace, the silence in the dark
As close as I would ever dare
Just about all my heart could bear

Reveal to me the words unsaid
Could they alter the path we've led?
In the space of who we are
Memories of what could be, a distant star

Days of embracing, feeling it all
To someday let go, break the fall
Shedding the burden of guilt and sorrow
Struggled to hold and borrow

In the hours apart, came to see
A name was all we shared, just you and me

"Days Feeling It All"  Written and Performed by Northern Sky

Days Feeling It All

"Shadows" dives deep into the experience of isolation and inner turmoil. The recurring imagery of turbulent waters and hidden shadows reflects the chaotic state of the mind, where memories, ideas, and emotions swirl like a storm. The song paints a picture of someone retreating into their own world, away from the noise and pressures of the outside, seeking stillness and quiet in the midst of mental chaos. There's a sense of being utterly alone, yet in that solitude, new visions and thoughts emerge, giving the feeling that even in the darkest corners of the mind, there's space for growth and introspection. Fans of artists like Radiohead, Portishead, and Nick Cave will resonate with the powerful struggle with inner demons while also hinting at the potential for clarity and peace.

Cease the waters, still the tide
In hidden corners where shadows hide
Utterly alone, the silent world that's my own
Memories and ideas, nothing else shown
New visions have taken form
The raging sea - my mind a storm
Cease the boiling waters, push the rumbling waves
Part the masses of clouds, hide in dark caves
Away from the world, hidden behind
Shadows that lurk in the corners of my mind
Cease the waters, still the tide
In hidden corners where shadows hide
Alone in the echoes of my own
A silent world where seeds are sown
Memories and ideas, a tale unknown
In the stormy sea where I'm alone
Utterly alone, the silent world that's my own
Memories and ideas, nothing else shown
New visions have taken form
The raging sea - my mind a storm
Cease the waters, still the tide
In hidden corners where shadows hide

"Shadows" Written and Performed by Northern Sky

Shadows

Sorrow dei The National

Welcome to episode #55 of The Eclectic Sessions on Dance Freex Radio.

Each week I showcase the finest underground music from across the dance music spectrum including House, Trance, Dubstep, Breaks & everything in between. The one thing linking them together is a strong melodic undertone running throughout.

This week is a Chill Out & Balearic special. It's a special for my Dad who sadly passed over a month ago. It includes bands & songs he loved, music I know he would like and music that reminds me of him. In the mix expect to hear labels such as Creation Records, Mute & Parlophone. Artists you will hear include Beth Orton, The National & Massive Attack.

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Tracklist

1	Jon Hopkins, David Holmes Feat. Stephen Rea - Elsewhere Anchises
2	Thievery Corporation feat. LouLou Ghelichkhani - La Force de Melodie	
3	Everything But The Girl - Mirrorball (DJ Jazzy Jeff Full Sole Remix)	
4	Domenique Dumont - Comme ca	
5	Kinobe - Slip into Something More Comfortable (Stephen Hague 2016 Mix)	
6	Khruangbin - The Infamous Bill	
7	Cloudchord, Soul Food Horns - Noodlez	
8	Moby - One of These Mornings	
9	Underworld - To Heal	
10	Beth Orton - Central Reservation	
11	Alex Neri - Asia	
12	Tycho - Time To Run	
13	Ennio Morricone - _Il Buono, Il Brutto, Il Cattivo (Hird Remix)	
14	10cc - I'm Not In Love	
15	Wild Beasts - Get My Bang	
16	Paul Simon - Diamonds On the Soles of Her Shoes (Thievery Corporation Remix)	
17	Annie Lennox - Walking on Broken Glass	
18	Robert Owens, Coldcut - Walk A Mile In My Shoes (Henrik Schwartz Remix)	
19	Toro Y Moi - Who Am I	
20	Warpaint - New Song (Soulwax Remix)	
30	Ben Böhmer - Begin Again (MEUTE Remix)	
31	Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street	
32	Django Django - Under Fire (Perel Remix)	
33	The Kinks - Sunny Afternoon	
34	Framewerk - Together (New Year Special Intro Mix)	
35	Gorillaz, Dram - Andromeda (Bonobo Remix)	
36	Arctic Monkeys - I Wanna Be Yours	
37	DIIV - Under the Sun	
38	Black Pumas - Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City	
39	Primal Scream - Movin' on Up	
40	Arcade Fire - Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)	
41	The National - The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness	
42	Sade - Why Cant We Live Together (Dee Montero Balearic Rendition) 
43	Grace - Not Over Yet (Framewerk 4X4 Rewerk)	
44	Braxton, Warung - The Truth	
45	Wild Nothing - Paradise	
46	Bastille - Pompeii	
47	A-Ha - Take On Me	
48	The Doors - Break On Through (To The Other Side)	
49	Live, AVIRA - Lightning Crashes	
50	Massive Attack - Unfinished Sympathy (Framewerk Rewerk Part 1 & 2)
51	Gorillaz - On Melancholy Hill	
52	Brian Eno - An Ending (Ascent)

The Eclectic Sessions #55 - Chill Out & Balearic - Tribute To Dad 5.11.24

Just a mashup made for the love of music! This is a mix of Runaway by Kanye West and Runaway by The National. All rights belong to the amazing original artists—this is just for fun and not for profit. Hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it! If there’s a problem, let me know, and I’ll take care of it.

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Kanye West x The National - Runaway (Hesanobody Mashup)

My cover of Cold Girl Fever from The National's Self-titled debut record. I absolutely love this song, so much so I decided to record a cover. 

Songwriters: Aaron Dessner / Bryan Devendorf / Matt Berninger

Cold Girl Fever

terrible love (the national cover)

stitch my arms inside your coat today
folded up the words I meant to say
walked into a mirror 
just to become yours

slept beneath the shadows for a week
broke the silence in the lines we speak
lost my keys inside your dreams 
just to become yours

how can a man stay close and sane
when he’s dancing in flames
how can he breathe and keep his cool
when he’s dancing like a fool
I guess he won’t 
I guess he don’t 
stay sane

run in circles for a better faith
draw our names under the bridge with paint
shaved my head and missed my goal 
just to become yours

held my face inside a burning rain
watched you vanish behind subway trains
broke my watch and kept the time 
just to become yours

how can a man stay close and sane
when he’s dancing in flames
how can he breathe and keep his cool
when he’s thinking like a fool
I guess he won’t 
I guess he don’t 
stay sane

stay sane

Cover of Rains of Castamere. Original song lyrics by George R. R. Martin, the version I am covering is the one from the end credits of Season 4, Episode 2 of Game of Thrones, performed by "The National": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vDL7AgLdYQ

Rains of Castamere

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Having spent over 20 years in the rave game exploring dance floors all over the world from the UK, to the USA, to Korea, to Taiwan & beyond, Yugen Sill has an incredible musical knowledge that can only be gained from hours on the dancefloor. Knowing what works when & where. Not limiting himself to one genre Yugen Sill's sound encompasses everything from deep, melodic house, to hip hop, to enchanting trance, to eclectic electronica, to world rhythms, to gorgeous liquid drum & bass to banging techno & everything in between. All the time maintaining a sense of melody & having one eye on the dance floor at all times. Having dabbled in a brief journey behind the decks many moons ago. Yugen Sill is back to truly unleash his vast musical knowledge to both educate & entertain. Join him on the journey!

Northern Sky is a Detroit/London-based collaborative formed in 2021, crafting ethereal music that blends dreamy soundscapes with cinematic depth. Their music strikes a delicate balance between melody, emotion, and magic, influenced by timeless artists like Nick Drake and Norah Jones, as well as modern acts such as Beach House and The National.

At the heart of Northern Sky is Rose White, whose voice, like a soft breeze at twilight, guides the band’s sound with transcendent beauty. Supported by Eric Stajda, Dan Kendall, Steve Baker, and Andrea Di Fiore—who weave intricate layers of guitar, bass, drums, piano, synth, cello, and violin—the band creates soundscapes that are both fragile and infinite.

Northern Sky’s songs are vignettes, like postcards from distant places, carrying echoes of fleeting yet eternal memories. Tracks like "Paper Flowers," "Swimming in the Rain," and "Aurora" explore love, loss, and the bittersweet passage of time. Their music reflects the profound beauty found in life’s quietest moments, drawing inspiration from films that capture the magic in the everyday—Cinema Paradiso, Stolen Kisses, Sleepless Night in Paris, and Before Sunrise.

Northern Sky invites listeners to step into a world where music is not just heard, but felt deeply, offering a soundtrack for introspection, inspiration, and everything in between.

“What makes a song is the singer, while what makes a singer is their dedication to music and their inner feelings.”   Dimash Qudaibergen

I have enjoyed music for as long as I can remember and cannot remember a day of not either singing or listening to music. I am self-taught when it comes to playing guitar but what I most enjoy is singing which I have been doing since around age 18. Now retired singing and playing the guitar is now just a hobby and something I do to help pass the time. Have always  loved the sound of a Martin guitar. Currently been playing a Road Series DR S2 for about 6 years. Thanks for listening. I also enjoy discovering the sounds of other talented musicians and singers here on SoundCloud.

𐌌𐌀𐌋𐌉𐌍𐌂Ꝋ𐌍𐌉𐌂Ꝋ

Hello, I'm Edeltraud Trncik, a songwriter who's been weaving melodies and lyrics for a long time. Music has been my faithful companion throughout this journey, inspiring me to create a diverse collection of songs that reflect my personal experiences and the world around me.

My passion lies in crafting heartfelt ballads. I pour my emotions and stories into each composition, striving to create authentic connections through my music. However, I always make sure to leave room for intuition and personal expression in my songwriting process.

I've been making music as a hobby alongside my husband. This partnership has been a source of joy and creativity, allowing us to grow together both personally and artistically. The synergy we've developed over the years shines through in every song we create.
Until now, I've primarily written songs for my own enjoyment and expression.
My songwriting draws inspiration from my own life experiences and current events that touch me. I believe that music has the power to tell stories, evoke emotions, and create connections. 
Through my songs, I invite listeners to see the world through my eyes - a world filled with melodies that speak to the heart and soul

The music project "Present Paradox" by Dortmund-based David Kleinekottmann provides insights into the often opaque nature of the present. The result is a fusion of melancholic and danceable elements, expansive and intimate at the same time, diverse and yet familiar. Since 2013, Kleinekottmann has been regularly releasing LPs/EPs that move between indie, experimental rock and electronica.

Handmade songs. Lo-fi soul.
Rough edges, wrong notes, raw truths.
Weekdays: digital overload.
Nights: tape hiss and memory ghosts.

I record at home. 
Every track, a wildfire of something lost or found.
Real or not — it’s all me.
Hope it sticks. Hope it stings.

— Jim

Born and bred in Reggio Calabria but longed for the opportunities a big city can bring, soon establishing himself in Milan, Hesanobody emerged with debut single ‘Can You Feel the Sun?’ which garnered the attention of London based, PIAS distributed label Street Mission Records. He had single premieres on WIRED and Rockit and prominent features on MTV New Generation as an artist of the month.

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