Quirky sounding indie rock with a horn section.

Official website: https://simonhodges.com.au

Lyrics:

Just one of those moments
When I realised I shouldn't assume
Just one of those moments
When I realised I was floating in a knowledge vacuum
I had made up my mind
Now it's gotta rewind
I thought I knew enough
But I made an unexpected find

Oh yes I was wrong about you
You have surprised me I have got to admit
And now I feel like an oblivious fool
I'm sorry
I couldn't help it
I'm sorry
I couldn't help it

Just one of those moments
When I realised how little of the picture I saw
Just one of those moments
That's got me feeling exposed and raw
I was confident I knew
What was correct and what was true
But then something surprised me
And I got a new point of view

Oh yes I was wrong about you
You have surprised me I have got to admit
And now I feel like an oblivious fool
I'm sorry
I couldn't help it
I'm sorry
I couldn't help it

Oh yes I was wrong about you
You have surprised me I have got to admit
And now I feel like an oblivious fool
I'm sorry
I couldn't help it
I'm sorry
I couldn't help it

Bark Like A Rabbit

One Of Those Moments

Well I’ve  gone for that Rock N Roll gravel voice on this tune. Thought I might experiment to give it that dirty gritty feel after all I was blindsided.
Wrote this back in 2021 as a sketch and now Magic Maestro Mr Mike Fox as evolved it into this cool indie rock track. 
He thinks it’s the best tune to date for This Sound Society, we have done so many and I’ve enjoyed every single one so I couldn’t really say myself. The one thing  I can say is that there are no preferences to a formatted style we cover what ever mood direction the music takes us. 
But I do know one thing I am super grateful for his hard-work in making these tunes happen.
And also thanks to Mikes lodgers Kim, Sandra & Arther for their amazing backing vocals . 
We have talked about making an album in the future which seems inevitable with all these great tunes piling up. 
I’m writing this after watching an intimate night with John Power taking us through the  journey of his musical career. Hard to believe he is in my local town hall tonight and then playing 6 nights at Wembley stadium in the summer supporting Oasis with his band. A long hard journey in the music industry and a million miles from us Soundcloud remote recording rock stars.
Went off there in a tangent and a bit random ! 
So for now This Sound Society gives you
Blindsided My Dear …….

(Brownie & Fox)

V1          
There’s a crack in everything 
Cohen  said that’s how light gets in
So we circle the wagons and breath deep within 

Chorus 
You don’t know what’s it like 
You Blindsided me tonight 
When I least expected to be
You Blind…Blindsided me 

V2
It’s the things you least expect that hits you the hardest
And you never understand 
You just reap the harvest 

Chorus 
You don’t know what’s it like 
You Blindsided me tonight 
When I least expected to be
You Blind…Blindsided me

Middle 8 
You came out of nowhere 
And dug in your heals
You came out of nowhere 
Do you know how that feels
My dear 
You blindsided me my dear

Chorus double

My dear




Blindsided My Dear - This Sound Society

Another song from my band .
This song was used along with Window On The Universe as a promo single for the release of the album Magino Line.
The promo was called World v The Universe on Quicksilver  Records and I recently seen it being sold on a record shop site. I don’t even have a copy myself of the promo.
It was originally released in 1999.  The song refers to Richard Ashcroft who wouldn’t get up to receive an award for his work and the presenter Eddie Izzard said well that’s like going to a disco and not getting up to dance. And I thought what a pretentious twat. 
A brief history about the band.
The band were formed  in 1997 by Simon Bayliss and myself .
Simon a bassist and me a vocalist we had a handful of songs that needed a band of seasoned musicians to bring them alive. I recruited former band members of previous projects Lee Hughes & Rob Adams (guitarists) and Dave Robins (drums). 
Within months the band were recording and playing live with several labels showing an interest. 
Our first deal was with Holier than Thou Records but we left without releasing anything due to financial reasons. 
Our first release was a  7 Track 
EP “Hello Thane” on Quicksilver Records, quickly followed by our  debut album Virtue Circle released on Underground label Music & Elsewhere, which became a best seller for the  label. 
The album was then remastered and re-released back on Quicksilver Records in cd format, re-intitled “Virtue Circle Revisted”, M&E dealing with distribution.
Probably the best work to date was the final album Magino Line also released on Quicksilver Records. Unfortunately Simon had to leave before the second album due to work commitments with Artist Naomi of Gut Records. This lead to ‘Sarge’ Mark Sargent taking over bass duties. 
This Elegant Chaos bowed out in 2001 after the previous years sell out gig at Ronnie Scott’s. It was a wonderful time to be in a band with such talented musicians. 
Early 2020 we were released again on Music & Elsewhere to celebrate the labels 30th anniversary. This was a collection of the labels favourite songs in a download format.
This Elegant Chaos give you ……

YourWorld  (This Elegant Chaos ~ Magino Line Album)

V1
Some may recall a certain fall
And the up-and-coming, who stand so tall 
There was a man who would not walk 
But he made some sense in all his mumble talk 
There’s many that were ignored which left a view to be adored The toilet jokes came thick and fast. They’re not funny they don’t make me laugh

Bridge 
It’s like going to a disco and not getting up to dance  x2

Chorus 

Cause this is your world and we just live in it 
Your world and we just give it you 
Cause this is your world and we just live in it 
And l……………want it back tonight 

V2
Where do we go Where have we been 
When  we are travelling into this newfound scene
Time is demanding when you’re being stifled 
Another bullet in your rack of rifles 
It only took an hour of my time 
To see how much we shine 
The lightning strikes a direct shot 
Doesn’t take long and you are forgot 

Bridge 
It’s like going to a disco and not getting up to dance  x2

Chorus 

Cause this is your world and we just live in it 
Your world and we just give it you 
Cause this is your world and we just live in it 
And l……………want it back tonight 

Middle8
When a genius babes in a bath and horses and all we can do is ride different courses
When you’re so far up your own fucking arse
And what you create is a total farce

Bridge 
It’s like going to a disco and not getting up to dance  x2

Chorus 
Cause this is your world and we just live in it 
Your world and we just give it you 
Cause this is your world and we just live in it 
And l……………want it back tonight 
I wanna back tonight 
Wanna back it back tonight 

(Original cover photo Rachel Brown )

Your World -This Elegant Chaos

Underneath the Surface V6

"The Buzz" blends groovy indie rock with a sexy, late-night energy - but beneath the swagger is reflection. Written in Ramsgate, it captures the uneasy feeling of chasing a high that's lost its thrill. It's about realising the party isn't fun anymore and wanting change. For fans of Arctic Monkeys, Bloc Party and Foals.

The Buzz

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Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino

She Looks Like Fun (Live at 'The Late Late Show with James Corden', 2018) - Arctic Monkeys

"I just wanted to be one of The Hives, now look at the mess you made me make."

"On March 24, 2019, Arctic Monkeys performed one of the final shows of their World Tour at the Foro Sol Stadium in Mexico City."

Star Treatment (Piano Version - From 'Live In Mexico' Film) - Arctic Monkeys

Arctic Monkeys – Warp Speed Chic (Full Film)

Director: Ben Chappell

"After spending a year documenting Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino I wanted to try and pull it all together in a short film. I spent a few weeks with the band in France documenting the recording process with my 16mm camera in September 2017. At that point I was still only hearing bits and pieces of the tunes as they were being recorded. Nearly a year later, I was on stage with them in Lyon France, shooting some of those same tunes. When the film came back from the lab I put the live songs next to my shots of them recording and found it to be quite nice. With that as a starting point, I then used James Ford's instrumental mixes of the album and I put an assortment of the images we created for this album overtop, giving a glimpse into the last year and the full progression of Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino." - Ben Chappell

The World's First Ever Monster Truck Front Flip ('Warp Speed Chic' Instrumentals) - Arctic Monkeys

Golden Trunks (Instrumental Version from 'Warp Speed Chic' Film) - Arctic Monkeys

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Get ready to dive into the electrifying world of Polo Lounge—a four-piece indie/alternative rock powerhouse hailing from South East Kent. With a pulse-pounding energy and hooks that stick like glue, they’re shaking up the scene with a sound that’s impossible to ignore. Channeling the moody intensity of Arctic Monkeys, the dancefloor dynamism of Bloc Party, and the expansive textures of Foals, Polo Lounge masterfully fuse post-punk rhythms with gritty, immersive layers. The result? A thrilling, adrenaline-fueled sonic journey that grabs you from the first beat and never lets go.

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I love many musical styles. I want to be inspired. Musc and words have the power to heal. It helped me find my voice... I hope i help to find yours.

Simon Hodges has been playing music since primary school. Apart from a 2-year detour doing radio in Coffs Harbour, he has lived in Sydney all his life. A thirst for knowledge drives his curiosity about how things work and what led to things being the way they are, especially from a political and historical perspective.

Welcome to Gaz Brownie music projects.
Gaz Brownie music projects is a collection of collaborative work from more recent projects to the bands I have played in over the years.
Been singing since the age of 15 in bands and various music projects.
I play guitar on my solo stuff but really only as a vehicle to write songs and finds cords for vocal melodies, and also a little keyboards. 
To date I have recorded and wrote/ co wrote over 200 songs in a professional studio environment, working with established producers . Played endless live gigs with numerous bands and projects.
I have had music published, appeared on TV/radio, Music videos, released albums, Eps and singles, on several different labels. 
Style preference is a indie pop/rock vibe focusing on interesting lyrics, vocal melodies and catchy chorus lines.

Current ongoing projects are :

My solo work 
Conscience Of Kings (with Noobly)
This Sound Society (with Mike Fox &  other invited artists) 

Collaborations with:
The Eclectic Collective
The  Gatsbys 
Jeff Roberts 
Under This Sun 

Own Bands on the cloud:
Airplay 
This Elegant Chaos 

Conscience of Kings project is also available on all major streaming services with previously unreleased songs that are not available on soundcloud.
Hoping soon to release an album with This Sound Society to go on the major streaming services also.
Thank you for reading this brief introduction and supporting my music.
I will listen to anyone else’s music especially if they put a shift in on mine. Open to collaboration projects please don't be shy, just ask.
Thanking you now if you listened, liked, reposted and especially commented. 
Always appreciate the support that’s been shown.
 I have  made  great friends on this platform & discovered many amazing talented musicians. For that I'm am grateful and long may it continue
Remember this is a music community and supporting other artists is vital because if we don’t what’s the point.

Links to Spotify & YouTube videos
Finally it’s out the video to BELLA 👇👇👇👇👇👇
by Conscience Of Kings 
The story of who put BELLA IN THE WYCH ELM  👇
https://youtu.be/RtWuEIsi1Ss?si=q9_hT8ZLBRKz94-d

OUT NOW The new EP Generation Talk !!!!
Conscience Of Kings 
It takes Conscience of Kings back to their up-tempo indie rock/pop homeland with a collection of songs about love relationships, emotional issues and everything in between. The catchy melodies and rousing earwormy choruses are inevitable.
Just click link below 👇 

https://open.spotify.com/album/3fNUdqBsus6P84VyUjhpIg?si=oNSgWvXiRuuJpE-ub6DFDA

OUT NOW !!!!8 track mini album CONSCIENCE OF KINGS ~ The Serenity Of Fractured Beauty ❤️💔🖤
A chilled vibe of all human experiences and emotions 🔥
Streaming on all major services.

https://open.spotify.com/album/44IaMzSi9lKkBIQg9fQNHx?si=d3-_nvggR6y1qpQbw0mY9g




4 Track EP ~Conscience Of Kings . Don’t Come For Me  Unless I Send For You  featuring Nat Daniels 
https://open.spotify.com/album/0rAxRMpDwcR53nBwRUpsaV?si=GHeDw9TjSmqYBENBRBS83w

FULL DEBUT ALBUM OUT NOW ! 🔥CONSCIENCE  OF KINGS 
https://open.spotify.com/album/2Ei1Yv0MVoQ9HOZ5rPZPQq?si=KkZzBHqPRF6cS3TRisQKDw

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