Inspired by the styles of Ray Lamontagne, Glen Hansard and other bearded song-writers, this duet is an honest and heartfelt reflection on the ways that we hold on to the stories we tell about past relationships

Stories We Tell

Well, well, well... Looks like this dum dum is figuring out how 2 exist in this chaotic world (sorta). Hear me seethe at the end - now that's what I call  passion "expelled in expostulation," baby!!!!! 

LYRICS:
I’m less sad than ever before now 
It’s all a memory 
Inside of me 
That I let out
I’m through being a hedonist 
I’m through with 
pleading for another wish 
Now, watch the words I’m weaving 
from a single thread:

You hearing this? 
that's pretty rich. 
These money trees
are getting split. 
The pleasure, please, 
it’s pretty stiff. 
I’m passing on:
another hit, 
another drop,
another riff, and
my closing line?
it goes like this: 

Lucky to be a loner again
Lucky to have this water to tread 
Now, this body and me can
finally become friends!
I got the hang of it 
The hang of it 
The hang of it 
The hang of being human 
Oh, the shame, 
you know, is ruthless 
No other way around – just through it
I know I’m late, at least I’m lucid!

I’m less mad than ever before now 
It’s all a fever dream  
Outside of me 
cause I cooled down
I don’t mind the fray 
I don’t mind the limbo or the haze
I don’t fight the moonlight
Or the munchies so much these days 

When I ask the moon 
to change the tides
It’s always later
much later than I’d like
So, I just take a moment and 
I adjust my pride
Then I walk a little closer 
to the other side
And I feel so nice
Everything will be alright
It will be alright
now that I'm...

Lucky to be a loner again
Lucky to have all this garden to tend
Now, this body and me can
finally become friends!
I got the hang of it 
The hang of it 
The hang of it!

The hang of being human 
I’m alright looking stupid 
Better off being clueless than
Testin’ God; cursing cupid

Oh, play the game - don’t be foolish!
You introspective, motherfuckin’ doofus 
No other girl truly is better suited!
This life is yours!
Baby, it’s time to prove it!
Maybe it's time you prove it...

I know I might be late, but 
Hey, I’m bloomin’
I'm blooming! 
I hear the music  
there’s nothing to it 
when you just do it!
do it!
do it!

Here’s lookin’ at me now, 
not at you, kid.

Lucky 2B a Loner Again

My Beloved is Lost on the Deep Blue Sea

This original song tells the story our preacher Grandfather, who always lovingly supported us - even when we didn't feel like we deserved it. Grandpa did his best to remind us and that we can always depend on God's true love and forgiveness, and that there is no where we can hide that He can't find us.

You Found Me

We originally titled this song 'Change', as it tells the story of our need every now and then to pause and perhaps reconsider our choices. We live in a lonely world where so many people simply need to know that they are loved. Friends, you are not alone! We all feel terrible some times. We can all be part of the change in ourselves and in the lives of others. Be kind, be loving... We are all in this together

In This Together

Yo! I wrote this song in 2023, but it was missing something, so I kept it to myself... I tweaked the chords last weekend and BOOM, she's fit to print!!!! Or, rather, post to da ether for my simps (aka bots) to swoon over + DM me incoherent messages about potentially signing me to a record studio !!!! Can you believe????? Mental health! !!! Love ya xoxoxoxo

tHE LYRICS are clever cuz there's myriad callbacks to all my other songs and LORE. The answers you seek EXIST, just look CLOSER!!! 

LYRICS:
Suffering ain’t a contest I’m close to winning.
Spiralling ain’t something I’ve been thinking
of doing this year. 
I’ve got no one to long for and 
nothing to fear.

I walked through flames
and turned some stones. 
I met a guy and then 
I went home. 
I fall asleep now 
all on my own. 
I’m going clear cause 
I don’t smoke.

I breathe in now 
And hold it for a moment.
Then I breathe out and 
baby, I just let go and 
I keep going cause 
I live in the moment. 
I'm so golden, I'm so golden.

I still wanna tell you all about my day. 
I still wanna wish your worries away. 
But, I don’t wanna be anything like you. 
And I’ll never be the way that I used to.
I can’t believe how long I stuck around.
I was kind but I’m kind of 
jaded now.
So, I’m casting spells and calling you out:

I don’t miss you one ounce. 
I don’t wanna kiss you on that rotten mouth.
I don’t see what the hype is 
all about. 
You’re wasting precious time 
chasing petty clout.

I found light in darkness
I found peace in hell.
Turns out I’m the ocean,
turns out he’s a well. 

Hold on tightly 
now let go lightly.
I’m back in the sea,
I’m out of his reach.
Water baby 
don’t need savin’
I was crazy but 
I turned it all around.

I breathe in now 
And hold it for a moment.
Then I breathe out and 
baby, I just let go and 
I keep going 
cause 
I live in the moment. 
It’s golden. 
Baby, I’m golden.

PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION

This is a song about love that is unconditional. It's a story of loyalty despite the challenges of anxiety and depression. Love like this is faithfully and true. 

He Knows She Knows

Singular

This Is Our Home (830 Newfoundland)

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A Friend in kd lang!

I'd like to hear from you! Please drop me a line @ ring-rust@hotmail.com {Subject Line: Uberswank} & let me know what you like {or dislike} about my show! I'm always on the lookout for constructive criticism {if you want playlists again, start giving me feedback, people!} Also... http://paypal.me/MarkJabroni
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Check out my #Unboxing videos, all that snazzy anti-social media & support all my shows http://markjabroni.mysite.com/
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REVISITED @ the Holy Smackdown Hotel in Sunny St. John's NL!

Soundcloud Only Allows 2 Hours Now!? I'm CANCONfused!

oh, she's a poet !

(irreverent indie/folk/pop/country/rock)

"Music is the expression, but encouragement is our mission!"

The Martin brothers, Darin and Jeremy, captivate audiences with their unique mix of original songs and cherished covers. Known for their signature vocal sound, the 'Martin Brothers Collective' creates more than just music—they weave powerful stories and enchanting harmonies, ensuring each performance resonates long after the final note.

Whether performing as a duo or joined by their band the 'Collective', the Martin brothers deliver unforgettable experiences.

Canada's oldest country label and 2nd oldest indie. 
Home to Chris Buck Band, Josh David, Blackie Jackett Jr. and The Orchard.
Royalty Records your full service music company since 1974.

Composer, etc, looking to collaborate for soundtrack, game, tv, etc... Currently working with "Cheong's Cosmic Tape Theatre" in Kuala Lumpur composing intros, outros, and incidental music for theatre productions. https://www.youtube.com/@CosmicTapeTheatre

My day job is that I’m a Therapist. I didn’t plan it this way, but I think that has had on impact on my songwriting that I could never have foreseen. I also have ADHD and when I got an adult diagnosis and meds, it turned out I was able to stay focused enough to finish writing songs. So, after years of avoiding this, I’m putting music into the world. 

My hope is that when you listen to these songs, you have some type of emotional response, like this song could be about you too. All of these are autobiographical in once sense, but hopefully they connect to aspects of the human experience that help us feel a little less alone at least for 4 minutes at a time.

Mostly, I am trying to engage with the fact that the stories we have about the pain we endure, are perhaps more influential than the specific details themselves. From falling in love, to divorce, from my childhood to parenthood, losing friends to drama, losing friends to death. The stories we tell are the vessels we use to carry our histories. 

I hope you like the tracks. It’s been such a joy to write and record them and I’m excited and afraid to share them with you. 🙏🏼

Swasome Canucklehead Tunage from the early 1990s ~ jazz, rock, metal, pop, rap, I've played it all & will keep playing it all, as long as I can!

Canadian composer and electronic music artist.

Many of these works broadcast across Australia on ABC Radio National (when I lived there before coming home to Canada during COVID)
Did music for WebTV / MSNTV in the 90s. Annoyed millions!
Prolific tracker composer. Played a few chiptune concerts. In some art packs.

New tracks tagged #canadiana