Cover photo by Bruce Ellingson, entitled "Smoke On The Snake River #1" https://bruceellingson.com/national-parks--monuments?ct=2&mediaId=9a3e4a76-e9c2-43f4-9699-aaa9a09c5048 ©Bruce Ellingson's American Landscapes

This Land Is Your Land

melodic, acoustic, with a soulful harmonica intro and recurring harmonica melodies weaving through the verses

Harmonica Nights

A warm and heartfelt Swedish Christmas song about love for the holidays, good food, relaxation, friendship, and gratitude.
Performed by a cheerful troubadour in a cozy pub surrounded by laughter, clinking glasses, and soft jingle bells — a story of joy, nostalgia, and thankful reflection.
“Min jul i frid” captures the spirit of a true Scandinavian Christmas — simple, honest, and full of heart. 🍻🎅

👉 Promo: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/johnaismith/min-jul-i-frid

Lyrics:


Ja… det doftar julskinka, glögg och… lite nostalgi i kväll.

Snön faller tyst, och gatorna glimmar
en vän ropar “kom nu, det är jul, vi hinner!”
Jag skrattar till, känner värmen ta fart
det är lugnt i mitt hjärta, och gott i min start

För jag älskar julen, ja det gör jag visst!
Lugn och avkoppling, det är min twist
Gemenskap med vänner, och glögg i glaset här
och Kalle Anka på julafton — jag skrattar varje gång, jag svär!

På bordet står julskinkan klar
och nån pratar om gamla dar
vi skålar för minnen, för kärlek och skratt
och för dom som gått vidare – men som alltid har plats

Ja… jag tänker ibland på mamma och pappa.
Dom älskade julen, med enkelhet och värme.
Jag minns doften av gran, radion som spelade,
och hur dom log fast dom inte hade mycket.
Så… tack för det livet gav – och för att jag fortfarande får sjunga.

För jag älskar julen, ja det gör jag visst!
Lugn och avkoppling, det är min twist
Gemenskap med vänner, och glögg i glaset här
och Kalle Anka på julafton — jag skrattar varje gång, jag svär!

För jag älskar julen, ja det gör jag visst!
Allt jag behöver finns på min jul-list
Vänner, värme, och tid för mig själv
och tacksamhet i hjärtat – för allt jag fått i kväll

God jul, mina vänner — ta hand om varandra… och ät mer julskinka.

Min jul i frid

Composer: Shao-Ting Chang
Completion: 09. 19. 2024

***I do not own any copyright of the cover photo***

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Shao-Ting Chang, born in 1991 in Taiwan, is a Toronto based rising film composer, sound designer, and pianist. His music features a great diversity of styles and serves different purposes from film scores to game music.

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新生重建 Reconstruction of New Life (2024)

Makin' my way downtown
Walkin' fast
Faces pass
And I'm homebound

Starin' blankly ahead
Just makin' my way, makin' a way
Through the crowd

Le regard vide devant moi
Je me fraye un chemin, je me fraye un chemin
À travers la foule

And I still need you
And I still miss you
And now I wonder

Si je pouvais tomber dans le ciel
Penses-tu que le temps
me passerait à côté ?
Oh, parce que tu sais que je marcherais mille kilomètres
Si seulement je pouvais te voir
Ce soir

If I could fall into the sky
Do you think time
Would pass me by?
Oh 'cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles
If I could just see you
Tonight

Vanessa Carlton - Thousand Miles (Nomad Music Cover)

Western Violin

The artist Larry Caldwell Sr. put together an independent creational combinational of sounds  

CONGAMONICA

A late-night story told on a worn-out porch, "The Same Moon" is a bluesy folk parable about an old teacher and a young student. It explores the timeless Zen wisdom of the "finger pointing at the moon"—the idea that teachings and scriptures are only signposts, not the destination itself.

Driven by a fingerpicked acoustic guitar and a haunting harmonica, the song has a raw, honest feel reminiscent of early Bob Dylan and Townes Van Zandt. It's a reminder that true understanding doesn't come from memorizing the words of others, but from looking up and seeing the truth for yourself—the same moon that shines for us all.

A song for late-night reflection and quiet moments.

Lyrics: 
(Music Begins: A lone, mournful harmonica melody over a simple, fingerpicked acoustic guitar riff in G)
(Verse 1) 
Well, the night was black, the ink was on the page 
I was lookin' for the wisdom of a long-gone age 
Read them golden letters 'til my eyes went blind 
Tryin' to soothe this restless, troubled mind of mine.

(Verse 2) 
The old man sat, he didn't say a word 
Just the quietest lesson that I ever heard 
He raised a weathered hand up to the sky 
And pointed with a tired old twinkle in his eye.

(Chorus) 
He said, "Son, it ain't no sacred mystery 
It's the same moon for you, the same moon for me. 
I ain't pointin' to no master's holy light 
Just the same old moon, shinin' in the night."

(Harmonica fill, short and soulful)

(Verse 3) 
But I stared so hard at that crooked hand of his 
I thought the pointin' was the thing that is 
I studied every wrinkle, every scar and line 
Mistook the dusty bottle for the sacred wine.

(Verse 4) 
I built a church around that finger in the air 
Said my prayers to a knuckle and a nail up there 
Forgot about the darkness, forgot about the sky 
Just the holy hand that was showin' me the lie.

(Chorus) 
But he said, "Son, it ain't no sacred mystery 
It's the same moon for you, the same moon for me. 
I ain't pointin' to no master's holy light 
Just the same old moon, shinin' in the night."

(Bridge) 
Then a quiet wind blew through the cypress tree 
And I felt his patient eyes lookin' right past me 
So I lifted up my head, let my own vision climb… 
And I saw that silver dollar for the very first time. 
It wasn't his, Lord, it was mine.

(Chorus - a bit stronger now, with harmony vocal) 
And I heard, "Son, it ain't no sacred mystery 
It's the same moon for you, the same moon for me. 
I ain't pointin' to no master's holy light 
Just the same old moon, shinin' in the night."

(Outro) 
(Acoustic guitar riff continues, slows down. The harmonica plays a final, resolved melody that hangs in the air and then fades to silence.)


The Same Moon

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Reprise du morceau "Lost on you" par le groupe Rouge Velvet d'Avignon, duo Rock folk pop électrique et poétique

LOST ON YOU ROUGE VELVET

I’m John AI Smith — producer, songwriter, and sonic architect. My music explores what it means to feel in a digital age, where every track is a meeting point between intuition and algorithm.

🎧 The Algorithm of Emotion — that’s my compass, and the heart of everything I make.

This page is my playground — where ideas are born, where tracks evolve, and where I can share music with you first. Thanks for listening, commenting, and being part of this journey.

Join the journey — stream, collect, and support my music on Bandcamp ☕

Please like and share. 
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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Composer working hard to submit some music for Sports, Movies and TV Placements.

Winner of 2019 Taiwan’s National TV Golden Bell Awards for Best Original Score (Bite, 2018), Shao-Ting Chang has written music for over 70 projects, including features, shorts, documentaries, animations, commercials, and games. Though his expertise falls in orchestral, ethnic, and sound design, he also enjoys writing for electronics and hybrids.

As a former film director/screenwriter/editor, Chang has a thorough understanding in visual storytelling. 

Winner of the 2019 Taiwan National TV Golden Bell Awards for Best Original Score (Bite, 2018), Shao-Ting Chang has written music for over 90 projects, including features, TV series, shorts, documentaries, animations, commercials, and games, among others. Though his expertise lies in orchestral, ethnic, and sound design, he also enjoys writing electronic and hybrid genres.

Chang's background as a former film director, screenwriter, and video editor, provides him with a comprehensive understanding of visual storytelling.

Having graduated from the prestigious Screen Scoring Master Program at New York University, Chang has since been collaborating regularly with emerging artists across Asia and America, showcasing his passion for the art of music composition.

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