Can we get back to the way it used to be?


The Way It Used to Be

"The Way It Used to Be" by Mike Posner remixed with "Noki Bay" by Shinobu Tanaka (from the Mario Sunshine soundtrack).

Ahhh, welcome! Mixmaster Mario, I presume? We have heard so much about you! Yes, and all of it good! For me, I am just an old man who loves nothing but fishing. But lately, I have had a terrible problem . . . Please look up there. 

The Way It Used to Bay

Songwriter. Storyteller. Sound pioneer, Stan Countz is a genre-bending songwriter with over 300 original songs under his belt — a true craftsman of lyric and melody. From his debut track “Those Hap Happy Days” in 2005, a nostalgic tribute to the golden era of the ’50s and ’60s, Stan has built a musical legacy rooted in meaning, melody, and message.

Writing under the moniker Stan and Be Counted, he stands tall in the world of music as both a creator and a voice of purpose. His catalog spans a kaleidoscope of genres — from contemporary Christian rock and gospel to EDM, country pop, blues, R&B, hip hop, folk, and beyond. Each song is a reflection of his passion for storytelling and his desire to uplift, challenge, and connect.

Whether crafting soul-stirring love ballads, foot-tapping jingles, or heart-pounding hard rock anthems, Stan brings a rare blend of versatility, depth, and soul to every track. He doesn't just write songs — he writes moments you can feel.

Stan Countz is more than an artist — he’s a movement. A call to stand... and be counted. He is a prolific lyricist and lives in Denison, Texas with his artist/photographer wife. 

If you're an Artist looking for a song for the next hit, send me a message. Who knows, I may have a gem and a #1 hit for us both!

Wowee, look at that rolling ghost glide!

They/Them (don't get it twisted)
Free Palestine!! (Anti-zionist Jew from the cradle to the grave)
Disability justice is the future!! (Spina bifida from the NICU to the nickel urn)
I like my beats crispy and my revolution permanent!! 🎶✊🏼

Roll on that bell or bubble! 🧑🏽‍🦼‍➡️🔔⚪

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