In this 11th Blackwater Lightship studio rehearsal session with Tom Roberts (drums) and Charlie Steele (guitar) we decided to have a very first go at Ween's 'Transdermal Celebration'. Charlie had learned the guitar parts over the weekend and even though I hadn't done my homework, I pulled up the lyrics and chords and we gave it a first shot. I decided to pick up the bass rather than adding another guitar (that I didn't know the tab for anyway!) and it wasn't too bad!

We also had a crack at 'Walk Unafraid' by R.E.M. This was one Charlie didn't particularly know but I showed him the chords and we just did it.

Whilst the E-Bow was out we had another go at The National's 'Bloodbuzz Ohio' however these weren't the best versions as I struggled to hear my vocals!

Finally we had another bash at a Leon Lockley original, '10 Years' and also a couple of our usual setlist numbers.

Enjoy!

Leon
x

3. Walk Unafraid - R.E.M. Take 1

2. Transdermal Celebration - WEEN T2

1. Transdermal Celebration - WEEN - Very First Attempt!

Graceless (The National cover)

[Appalachian Emo] The National - Exile/Vilify | Covered by Dweller, Tor
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The National - Exile/Vilify | Covered by Dweller, Tor

There's this really charming, as the video calls it, montage someone made using Valve video game voice lines inter-spliced into the song Exile Vilify by The National that I would love to share. This montage was made in 2011 it's a beautiful version of this song that, to me personally, is the best way to listen to the song. the visuals on it are amazing to boot. I cut out the lengthy intro and skipped immediately to the song in this version. I hope all who listen enjoy and definitely check out the original via this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTQ9QIgeE_A

Exile Vilify By The National (montage Edition) By ChangeTheYTTVChannel

Ripped this audio from a video I took at 11pm in April 2020, in the height of the pandemic, when bedtime was oot the windae. Rough, but it is what it is.

This Is The Last Time - The National (cover)

Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Noah Wright

About Today (The National cover)

I'd like to live under water
Away from the sun and the land
It's quiet here under the ocean
Far from the kingdom of men

 It's open here under the water
No deception or hypocrisy
The boundaries are fixed
threats established 
The essence of true harmony 



It's peaceful here under the water
The tides the trenches and waves
The creatures here under the ocean
Not counting the number of days

 Life hidden under the oceans
Live each day with due quality
No opinions, deflection or musings, defining our own Vanity

No sorrow no sadness no suffering
No war or abuse in the sea
No rich or poor climbing ladders
No homeless displaced refugees

We hide beneath it
When the clouds fall
See the tides lift
Over the sea walls
Pushing all that's built
out beyond the shores

There's no denying 
That We've all been warned
We're all dying 
From the day we're born 
Steward's of what's laid 
Of all that's come before
(repeat)
Sprawling Vast blue canvas
Teeming life below
Fragile is the coral reef
As the poisons grow
On the floor, and in the bed
It hides in the abyss 
Where the salty waters fed
Stirs A toxic kiss 

Under the water
Under the water

LIFE UNDERWATER

Sorrow Won

"Picture by the Bedside" is an alternative rock/indie rock track that blends emotional depth with a steady, reflective energy. The song explores the lingering presence of a lost love, with lyrics like “Your picture by the bedside won’t let me hide” capturing the pain of holding onto memories that refuse to fade. Much like Death Cab for Cutie’s "I Will Follow You into the Dark" or The National’s "I Need My Girl," this song carries a sense of longing, where the ache of the past is inescapable. With its subtle guitars and melancholic tone, "Picture by the Bedside" mirrors the emotional conflict between letting go and holding on, while drawing from the introspective soundscapes of bands like Wilco and Snow Patrol. It's a poignant reflection on love, memory, and the quiet resilience it takes to move forward.

Can I whisper in your ear?
Sweet hello my dear 
Oh don't wake me from this dream
Nothing is what it seems
If I could stop the leaves from falling
Hear your voice calling
Change all these colors from blue
And stop our hearts from breaking in two
This is what I'd do
Oh how I try
But your picture by the bedside
Wont let me hide 
From the feeling of you by my side
And all the tears I cried

A dream cannot help the fall
There are the boxes in the hall
That remind me
There's a little piece of you 
In whatever I do
Maybe if I could make you smile 
You would stay for awhile
But I think it's time to say goodbye
Oh how I try
But your picture by the bedside
Wont let me hide 
From the feeling of you by my side
And all the tears I cried

"Picture by the Bedside" Written and Performed by Northern Sky

Picture By The Bedside

"River" is a journey of self-discovery and renewal, a song that follows the narrator’s quest for peace, belonging, and a sense of purpose. Through the imagery of a river’s gentle yet powerful current, the lyrics explore the mysteries of life and the longing to find unseen shores where dreams are fulfilled. The river serves as both a guide and a confidant, carrying the narrator through trials, cleansing the spirit, and revealing the quiet strength that lies within. This is a song of transformation, flowing toward the dawn of a new day.

Oh, river, take me far away 
Life's mysteries every day 
Before time weighs upon my soul 
Reveal treasures only hearts can know 

I've walked these bridges all alone 
Searching for my very own 
Unique song to call my own 
I'll jump, feeling free, as I've known 

(48 Seconds to 1:05)
Oh, river, show me unseen shores 
Where I can feel lost and peace restores 
Lead me to the sea where dreams come true 
Your waters cleanse, make my spirit anew 

Oh, river, carry me with gentle tide 
Where peace is found, love can reside 
Give me strength to be lost and found 
Echoes all around before the story's end 

Oh, river, guide me on your stream 
Through challenges and trials, let me gleam 
Cleanse my soul, depths so deep 
Your secrets, forever my heart will keep 

Oh, river, flow with me through the night 
Find peace shining so bright 
Within your waters, I'll find my way 
Before the sun rises on a brand new day

"River" Written and performed by Northern Sky.

River

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Los Mini Super Mixes no buscan generar ganancias económicas y son de uso personal. No contamos con los derechos de autor de los temas musicales contenidos en estos videos, si deseas reclamar algún track, favor de hacérnoslo saber y de inmediato lo atendemos.



Mini Super Mix @ Smith & The National, León, México x Baby Fkn Fingers / Indie Disco Funk

The final song on The National's seminal album Trouble Will Find Me. With a twist. 

Hard to Find

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

A raw confession wrapped in gentle melodies, "Wish I Were Her" explores the universal experience of watching someone you love fall for someone else while you stand by, invisible in plain sight.

The track begins with delicate acoustic guitar that creates a nostalgic backdrop for vulnerable vocals, painting the scene of three friends caught in an unspoken emotional triangle. As the narrator watches his best friend fall for someone else, the orchestral elements gradually build, mirroring the growing ache of unrequited feelings.

The chorus opens into a cathartic admission—"Why don't you look at me like I'm all you'd ever need?"—capturing that moment when you're forced to smile through the pain while watching someone give their heart to another.

Drawing inspiration from artists like Noah Kahan, Lizzy McAlpine, and early Taylor Swift, this track celebrates the courage it takes to keep showing up for someone you love, even when they're looking elsewhere. The bridge offers a glimpse of hope before settling into the bittersweet reality that sometimes love simply doesn't find its way home.

Wish I Were Her

IN SHADES

You drew a sun with trembling lines
Called it a god, but never shined
I hummed your name, it felt like crime
we slept through days that broke my nights

The monster wakes where we once lay
Ash on the streets, we grew away
Your voice is smoke beneath the door
I knocked it twice, but you meant war

today you ache
today you live in shades
today you ache
today you live in shades

Tracing pictures left behind
No stars above, no god to find
Taking one step back, two go blind
Just frequencies we once aligned

today you ache
today you live in shades
today you ache
today you live in shades




No heaven in your midnight store
No angel carved behind the door
Just quiet drones and a satellite 
You disappeared into the night

In Shades

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.

Xak Stahl: Alchemist of Sound, Architect of Emotion

Xak Stahl is a genre-blurring music artist, sonic storyteller, and relentless experimenter. Every track he creates is a new world—a kaleidoscope of indie folk, alt-pop, electronica, and global flavors—infused with raw emotion and boundless curiosity. Xak’s music isn’t just heard; it’s felt.

From Shadow to Spotlight

For Xak, music is metamorphosis. His journey began in the shadows, transmuting heartbreak and struggle into songs that glow with hope. Early anthems like “Neon Dreams” and “Rising Through the Darkness” invite listeners to find their own light. His newest project, Major Arcana, channels the mysteries of the Tarot—each song an archetype, each lyric a step along the path from the Fool’s first leap to the wisdom of The World.

More Than Music: A Multisensory Universe

But Xak isn’t confined to sound. As a visual artist and writer, he crafts immersive stories that spill across genres and languages—sometimes haunting, sometimes playful, always honest. Whether he’s conjuring lush soundscapes, weaving bilingual lyrics, or creating striking visuals, Xak’s art dares you to feel deeper and dream wilder.

An Invitation to Transformation

Join Xak Stahl on a sonic odyssey that blurs borders—between genres, between artforms, between you and the music. Each release is an invitation to explore, to heal, to become. For Xak, every song is a spell, every album a universe. The only question is: are you ready to step inside?

I feel. I write. My music follows my mood. No genre is off limits. Whatever hits at the moment is right. It's bipolar.

Dweller, Tor is Ben Dockery.

Originally from Georgia, US

Constantly on the search for beauty in nature and art. Hoping to transfer his impression of it in the music.

Music Mini Mixes x Djs amigos y enemigos.

Camera operator and editor by day.
Musician and producer ￼by night.

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