Promises

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“Guaranteed” is a soulful, bluesy folk-pop song inspired by the profound teachings of the Lotus Sūtra. With heartfelt lyrics and an uplifting melody, this track celebrates the universal promise of enlightenment inherent within every individual. Embracing the powerful chant “Nam-myoho-renge-kyo,” it shines a light on compassion, courage, and inner peace, guiding listeners on their spiritual journey.

Perfect for anyone seeking spiritual inspiration through music, “Guaranteed” bridges ancient Buddhist wisdom and modern musical expression, making it both meaningful and deeply relatable.

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Lyrics: 
(Verse 1) The Teacher's gone silent, he's left our sight, But a fire he kindled still burns so bright. In shadows he whispered, a promise clear, Hold tight to faith, leave behind all fear. Chapter twenty-one carved it plain and true, His radiant light, shining through me and you.

(Chorus) Oh, the Lotus Sūtra, mystical and free, Wisdom rollin' down, like a mighty sea. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, sing it clear and proud, Guaranteed enlightenment, shout it loud.

(Verse 2) He showed us the signs, with power divine, Tongue touched the heavens, lit up the sky. A cough and a snap shook the ground below, Signs of assurance, for hearts that truly know. Write it, speak it, feel every word’s grace, Merit like sunlight, assuring your place. Dispelling darkness, lifting the veil, The Saha transformed, it cannot fail.

(Chorus) Oh, the Lotus Sūtra, mystical and free, Wisdom rollin' down, like a mighty sea. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, sing it clear and proud, Guaranteed enlightenment, shout it loud.

(Verse 3) From depths of the earth, they rise again, Teachers of truth, fearless women and men. Superior Practice, calling your name, Carryin' the seed through darkness and flame. Boundless compassion, courage so wide, Wisdom awakening, no place to hide. Earth-born leader, rising above, Guiding all hearts with wisdom and love.

(Chorus) Oh, the Lotus Sūtra, mystical and free, Wisdom rollin' down, like a mighty sea. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, sing it clear and proud, Guaranteed enlightenment, shout it loud.

(Bridge) This path isn't chosen just for a few, Buddha-nature blooms inside of you. One vehicle calling, all roads lead home, Together we rise, never alone. Polish the mirror, clear out the dust, Let chanting fill you with courage and trust. Old curses broken, peace now released, Through Lotus's power, all suffering ceased.

(Final Chorus) Oh, the Lotus Sūtra, mystical and free, Wisdom rollin' down, like a mighty sea. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, sing it clear and proud, Guaranteed enlightenment, shout it loud.

(Outro) The Buddha's promise won't fade away, Keep faith alive, chant every day. Enlightenment's here, it’s guaranteed, Through the Lotus Sūtra, your soul is freed.


Guaranteed

"Willing Heart" burns with purpose. The line “You don’t need my abilities, you’re just asking for availability” sums up the song's message. It strips away pride and perfectionism in exchange for surrender. God isn't looking for perfection; He's looking for those who are humble and open to His will. The duo challenges listeners to dedicate the prime season of their lives to pursuing God’s calling. Grace + Max are quickly building momentum, gracing stages at some of Christian music’s top festivals and touring with Sean Rodriguez.

Willing Heart

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Grace + Max - "Willing Heart"

'WILDFLOWER' Cover by Mia Cadano, originally performed by Billie Eilish 
Instrumental: Sing2Piano | Piano Karaoke Instrumentals on Youtube

Wildflower - Cover by Mia Cadano | Originally by Billie Eilish

A little song called Glow I wrote around 2018 timeframe. It's one of those that came together over time, especially the chorus, it was one of those back burner unfinished songs, but certainly never forgotten. I've always enjoyed playing this melody.  I made a few minor changes not long ago, with the arrangement and a few lyrics, and it really feels complete...finally. Ever meet someone where they put something in you that you feel like you can do anything?  I hope you enjoy this live take I did the other night on my old Baldwin. Thanks for listening:) All your support means so much, thank you!:) 

Glow 

I love your electric curls
I take in your midnight gaze
You shoot me that cute bright grin
And I escape a dark maze
I'm normally really shy
But with you 
I don't hesitate
I take your hand 
And run with the sky

I feel like a superhero
I got a grip that won't let go
Burning right into a lifetime
Everything you do is sublime
You're all I wanna know
Look at that Sunrise...Glow!

Out of this fluorescent world
Into eyes that shine so true
You've held my heart through it all 
It's always been only you 
Our harmony reaches high 
You and me 
We just elevate 
I'll keep you safe
Get ready to fly 

I feel like a superhero 
I got a grip that won't let go
Burning right into a lifetime
Everything you do is sublime
You're all I wanna know 
Look at that Sunset...Glow!

Instrumental 

I feel like a superhero
I got a grip that won't let go 
Burning right into a lifetime
Everything you do is sublime
You're all I wanna know
Look at that full Moon...Glow! Ahhhh 

I love your electric curls
I take in your midnight gaze
You shoot me that cute bright grin
And I escape a dark maze
Every time

All music written and recorded by 
© Daniel Colter Valentine

Glow (Original Song Live)

"Maybe it's the way the clouds are painted a perfect shade of yellow all across the sky."

Alex Warren & (로제) ROSÉ - on my mind

Lyrics 

I gave you a flower, red like my blood
To show silent love, in stillness and flood
A tribute to life, to the bond that we knew
A spark of some hope in a world we pass through


You held it so gently, your smile warm and kind
As if your whole soul was forever entwined
It smelled of the summers that slipped through our hands
And I thought in the silence of love’s quiet lands


A flower for you, to show what I feel
A love that still blossoms through time as we heal
Like wind through the trees, a tale never done
My love for you shines like the unsetting sun


We walk down the path where the wildflowers grow
With bare feet and laughter, and hearts all aglow
I pick one again for the day we first met
To remember that love bears a cost and a debt


A flower for you, to show what I feel
A love that still blossoms through time as we heal
Like wind through the trees, a tale never done
My love for you shines like the unsetting sun


So take my hand, let us walk through the rain
Like petals in storms, we will dance through the pain
We carry our memories through tempests and calm
A flower for you — our love is the balm


A Flower for You - REMASTERED - HD

"Chasing Our Story"

(Inspired by Ed Sheeran)

[Verse 1]

I found you in a crowded room, lights low, hearts in tune,

Your eyes were like a melody, pulling me to you.

We danced under the starlit sky, no need to question why,

Like a photograph, you’re framed inside my mind.

[Pre-Chorus]

And I’m thinking ‘bout the nights we spent,

Running wild where the river bends,

From the castle hills to the city’s end,

You’re the song I’ll sing again.

[Chorus]

So take my hand, let’s write our story,

Chasing love, no need for glory.

We’ll dance in the rain, hearts beating in time,

Like the Galway girl, you’re forever mine.

Oh, love, we’ll find the shape of us tonight.

[Verse 2]

We’re painting dreams on a canvas sky, with colors bold and bright,

Every touch feels like a lyric, every kiss a rhyme.

When the world feels cold and broken, we’ll build a place to mend,

In your arms, I’ve found my home, my lover, my best friend.

[Pre-Chorus]

And I’m dreaming of the days gone by,

Climbing rooftops, reaching for the sky.

From the small-town streets to the ocean’s cry,

You’re the spark that lights my fire inside.

[Chorus]

So take my hand, let’s write our story,

Chasing love, no need for glory.

We’ll dance in the rain, hearts beating in time,

Like the Galway girl, you’re forever mine.

Oh, love, we’ll find the shape of us tonight.

[Bridge]

And when my hair’s all gone, and my legs won’t move,

I’ll still be loving you, like the first day I knew.

We’ll sway to the rhythm of a life well-lived,

Every scar, every laugh, every moment we give.

[Chorus]

So take my hand, let’s write our story,

Chasing love, no need for glory.

We’ll dance in the rain, hearts beating in time,

Like the Galway girl, you’re forever mine.

Oh, love, we’ll find the shape of us tonight.

[Outro]

So here’s to the nights we’ll never forget,

To the love we found, no room for regret.

In the shape of you, I’ve carved my heart,

Our story’s forever, we’ll never part.

Chasing Our Story (Inspired by Ed Sheeran)

Lyrics 

I see your shadow in the corner of my mind
Flickering like headlights I left behind
I swore I burned that chapter long ago
But your name still rides the undertow


It’s not love, not anymore
Just echoes behind a rusted door


Somewhere, you still linger in the haze
Like perfume trapped in yesterday
I don’t admit it when I pray
But I hope your soul found its way


I dated silence, kissed the storm
Tried to shape a new life from the torn
But every laugh still tastes of ash
And your ghost hums in every flash


It’s not longing, not regret
Just a scar I haven’t named yet


Somewhere, you still linger in the haze
Like perfume trapped in yesterday
I don’t admit it when I pray
But I hope your soul found its way


I see you in strangers on the train
In melodies that speak your name
No need to come back through the rain
Just promise you’re okay... that you’re okay


Somewhere, you still linger in the haze
No words left, just time’s slow fade
I won’t chase or beg you to stay
But I hope your soul found its way


You were never truly gone

Somewhere You Still Linger - REMASTERED - HD

Music partially generated and edited with Suno AI. Lyrics..questionable as they may be (c)2025 Allan Jones

[Verse 1]
Woke with the sun spilling gold on my floor,
Stretched out the silence, asked for no more.
Traced every freckle like a map to grace,
Saw more than a reflection—my own truth, my face.
Tangled hair like a crown of ease,
Breathing in peace like it’s mine to seize.

[Verse 2]
I drift through the buzz of a weekday scene,
Spot poetry in places no one's been.
Where cracks appear, I trace the charm—
Love in vintage coats and second-hand arms.
Soft smiles traded on pavement grey,
Echoes of kindness I meet halfway.

[Bridge]
I used to search for mirrors made of praise,
Now I find truth in my own gaze.

[Chorus]
So I glow like this, soft and bright,
Not perfect, but full of light.
Every scar’s a gentle thread
In the story I’ve softly said.
I don’t need the world to cheer,
I’ve got a love that starts right here.

[Verse 3]
Laughed in the rain with my boots unlaced,
Each wet step washed my doubt away.
Danced through the city, no need to chase—
Just the rhythm of learning to feel okay.
Neon reflections blur past my skin,
Feeling at home in the world I’m in.

[Verse 4]
Mornings with tea and no plans in sight,
Still feel magic in the softest light.
Even my fears sit close, not wild—
Quieter now, like a long-lost child.
No rush to rewrite the hours ahead,
I live each moment gently instead.

[Bridge]
I used to search for mirrors made of praise,
Now I find truth in my own gaze.

[Extended Chorus / Outro]
And I glow like this, even in grey,
Found my sparkle in everyday.
This love is steady, this love is true—
It sings in the simplest things I do.
No need to fix, no need to prove—
I am the light I never knew


Slightly re-written Pop edit available here: https://soundcloud.com/allan-jones-1/glow-like-this-pop-edit

Glow Like This (original - acoustic folk)

Cover of Katie Melua's song "If You Were A Sailboat". I made it to honor my Mom's memory.

If You Were A Sailboat (Katie Melua cover)

A Dream

A Dream (Original Version)

A Dream (Acoustic Guitar Version)

Remastered version of "Запроси мене у сни" (Invite me to your dreams) - one of the most popular songs written by Ukrainian composer Volodymyr Ivasyuk, mostly known due to Sofia Rotaru's interpretation. However, this song was also recorded by a number of other Ukrainian singers, including Nazariy Yaremchuk and VIA Smerichka. This mono version recorded in 1973 was polished and remastered with Izotope, Logic Pro and WaveLab

Nazariy Yaremchuk & Smerichka - Invite Me To Your Dreams / Запроси мене у сни (2025 Remaster)

I built this song around an old instrumental I wrote called 'Pandora' - it's been collecting dust in my files for about 10 years. The lyrics work on several levels, but the main thread is about pushing forward when things get tough or depressing, and learning to face those struggles head-on rather than letting them weigh you down.

The Chateau Ghosts

Lyrics 

I lean back in this old wood chair
Sunlight dancing through my hair
Coffee cooling in my hand
No rush to move, no place to stand

Birdsong echoes down the lane
Clouds drift slow, they don’t complain
Time feels softer by degrees
Wrapped in stillness, in the breeze


No need to chase what I can't see
The world turns fine without me
Every breath is all I need
Here with stillness in the breeze


The hammock sways like ocean tide
No noise, no weight, just peace inside
The past is quiet, future's kind
The moment’s all I need to find


No need to chase what I can't see
The world turns fine without me
Every breath is all I need
Here with stillness in the breeze


No need to chase what I can't see
The world turns fine without me
Every breath is all I need
Here with stillness in the breeze

Just the breeze… just the breeze…

Stillness in the Breeze - REMASTERED - HD

BACK HOME BACK WHEN

Work Phone (Porch Version)

Past bands include The Captured and Walter Ego. Currently solo acoustic singer and songwriter based in Escondido, CA. USA

"America" & "I'll Stand By You" are my new cover songs, from my upcoming covers EP, "Promises", out August 22nd
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Hey! I'm colter. I'm happy you're here! All recordings done on my old Baldwin piano that my amazingly talented grandmother gave me.  I'd like to think it holds some magic. All original songs, recorded live, using the condenser mics from my Tascam Portacapture X8 behind my piano, and running my Rode NT1 into it for vocals. I took a few years of classical lessons when I was very young. Fond memories bicycling down E. Brown street to my lessons. Dearest Faye...sweetest teacher ever. 

Throughout the years I'd always tinker on my Mom's old 1900 Ludwig piano through passing, playing songs I had learned, like Fur Elise and The Spinning Song, but it wasn't till I was in college when I fell in love with those keys. There was an old upright in the student center that I'd sneak off to late at night, and ever since then the playing has never stopped, and it never will. I never knew I could even make up melodies, but they just kept coming, then the lyrics poured. What a therapy it has been over the years, expressing myself through experiences, and feelings of the hopeless romantic in me. God is good! I'm so thankful. I hope to connect with many and make new friends. Hope you enjoy the songs!:) 

No Ai whatsoever, just my voice and piano, playing and singing simutaneously. 

All music written & recorded by ©Daniel Colter Valentine

"To play a wrong note is insignificant. To play without passion is inexcusable!" 

Beethoven

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Welcome to the musical world of The William Altig Choir, where ancient wisdom meets contemporary sound.

Inspired by the teachings of the Lotus Sutra and infused with deep spiritual themes, my music blends the rich traditions of blues and folk with modern elements, creating a unique fusion that resonates with both the heart and soul.

I've been captivated by the Lotus Sutra's messages of compassion, wisdom, and transformation since my youth. It's a journey of self-discovery that has found its voice in my music. Each song is a reflection of my own spiritual awakening and a celebration of universal truths.

My style is characterized by emotive storytelling, powerful lyrics, and a commitment to exploring the depths of human experience. Featuring contemplative blues, acoustic slide guitar, saxophone melodies, and the harmonies of a gospel choir, my music reflects a quest for enlightenment and a better understanding of the self.

Join me on this musical journey. Together, we can explore the teachings of the Lotus Sutra, finding solace, hope, and a deeper connection to the world around us.

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I'm a composer, songwriter, and technologist working across genres, from cinematic scores to alternative rock and stripped-back acoustic. I create mostly by ear, guided by instinct and emotional tone, with a grounding in early piano, vocal training, and music theory fundamentals.

I often process the world musically, moments, people, or emotional energy can spark melodies or textures in my mind. Some call it synaesthesia, but for me, it's just part of how I work.

Most tracks start with a voice note or a musical fragment, then evolve through piano, guitar and production tools. Lyrics follow the same instinctive path, glimpsed, assembled, refined. I work in Logic Pro X using Kontakt, EastWest, Arcade, Scalar, Steinberg, Waves, and Kits.ai (ethically licensed vocal models).

I've performed live, but I'm most at home writing in solitude. Some tracks are polished, some rough, but each aims to capture something emotionally honest. If a song lands with you, then it was for you.

Born in the USSR, raised on reel-to-reel and rhythm. A life soundtracked by Soviet estrada, Euro/Italo disco, and 70s Western funk — reimagined for dancefloors and daydreams.

🌀 From Kyiv, Vilnius, Tbilisi and Moscow’75 to Ibiza and Berlin ’25
Vinyl collector turned sound collagist. Mixing Eastern Bloc nostalgia with soulful tape grit and house grooves.

🎛 Genres: Disco edits • Funk reworks • Estrada • Soul tape collages • Lo-fi groove

📡 New drops weekly | Collabs welcome

New tracks tagged #folk-pop