I did once actually spend two hours with the Velvet Underground in their dressing room as a star-struck 17 year old, having helped them hump their gear into the Top Rank, Cardiff. (We were queued up outside, having arrived two hours before everyone else.) I'd bought "The Velvet Underground and Nico" the year before and been amazed by their New York art-rock sound which was far out and yet not at all hippy plus a lead singer who sort of spoke the lyrics like the poetry they were.

https://youtu.be/5xFwTxvdPnM for the music video.

https://peacocks-tale.bandcamp.com for the digital download.

Holly came from Miami, FLA
Hitch-hiked her way across the USA
Plucked her eyebrows along the way
Shaved her legs and then he was a she
They said, "Hey, babe
Take a walk on the wild side"
I said, "Hey, babe
Take a walk on the wild side"
Alright
Candy came from out on the Island
In the back room she was everybody's darling
But she never once lost her head
Even when she was giving head
She said, "Hey, babe
Take a walk on the wild side"
I said, "Hey, Candy
Take a walk on the wild side"
And the colored girls go
"Doo, do-doo, do-doo, do-do-doo
Doo, do-doo, do-doo, do-do-doo
Doo, do-doo, do-doo, do-do-doo
Doo, do-doo, do-doo, do-do-doo
Doo, do-doo, do-doo, do-do-doo
Doo, do-doo, do-doo, do-do-doo
Doo, do-doo, do-doo, do-do-doo
Doo, do-doo, do-doo, do-do-doo"
Little Joe never once gave it away
Everybody had to pay and pay
A hustle here and a hustle there
New York City's the place
Where you said, "Hey, Joe
Take a walk on the wild side"
I said, "Hey, baby
Take a walk on the wild side"
Sugar Plum Fairy came down and hit the streets
Looking for soul food and for a place to eat
Went to the Apollo
You should've seen them go, go, go
They said, "Hey, sugar
Take a walk on the wild side"

Gaz - vocal, bass guitars, harmonium, crash-cymbal, snare brushes, bass drum, alto and soprano recorders.
Maz - chorus vocals x 3

Walk On The Wild Side

rock about riding so fast with a motorbike  in the city.

Fine for speeding (british metal guitar)

Behind the scenes at Hideaway Studio in Neptune City NJ : : Rehearsals, scratch tracks, outtakes, spontaneous jams & works-in-progress

Perfect Day : : Lou Reed

2024/08/20

DRUMS - SKOUF
GUITARS - DAVE & SKOUF
BASS - RYAN
VOX - SKOUF (FT. BAND)

Midnight [DEMO]

A remixed version of my tribute to Lou Reed. Based on comments Lou made in interviews with references to books he read (e.g by Sylvia Plath, Hubert Selby, Leopold von Sacher-Masoch
  and Edgar Rice Boroughs. Amtor is the name given to Venus hence the 'pun' of the title

Amtor Infers

Some believe this exhilarating vision of the sleepless magical divine white light on a New York street as performed on their second album 'White Light White Heat' by the original Velvet Underground (Reed, Cale, Morrison, Tucker) is about the effects of an overdose of Crystal Methedrine. But then some listeners think the line is "she surely deludes me'. It isn't.


White light, White light move with me and be my friend

White light, White light gonna make you insane

White heat, Aww white heat it tickles me down to my toes

White light, Aww white light I said now goodness knows


White light, Aww white light it lighten up my eyes

White light, don't you know it fills me up with surprise

White heat, Aww white heat tickle me down to my toes

White light, Aww white light I tell you now goodness knows, now work it


Hmm hmm, White light

Aww she surely do moves me*

Hmm hmm, White light

Watch that speed freak, watch that speed freak everybody gonna go and make it every week

Hmm hmm, White heat

Aww sputter mutter everybody gonna go and kill their mother

White light, White light goin' messin' up my mind

White light, and don't you know its gonna make me go blind

White heat, aww white heat it tickle me down to my toes

White light, Ooo have mercy white light have it goodness knows


White light, White light goin' messin' up my brain

White light, Aww white light its gonna drive me insane

White heat, Aww white heat it tickle me down to my toes

White light, Aww white light I said now goodness knows, do it


Hmm hmm, White light

Aww I surely do love to watch that stuff tip itself in

Hmm hmm, White light

Watch that side, watch that side don't you know it gonna be dead in the drive

Hmm hmm, White heat

Hey foxy mama watchin' her walk down the street

Hmm hmm, White light

Come up side your head gonna make a dead end on your street

Hmm hmm, White light
credits
from Untied States of Americana (LP), track released February 17, 2022
Word and Music by Lou Reed.
Cover pic by Maz.
Philosan ('Fortifies The Under Forties') for enabling Gaz to sing the call AND response, bass and bass drum simultaneously.
license

White Light White Heat

04. Caroline Says 16 44

melancolia

I’ve got some Dylan
Some Velvet Underground
“Chelsea Girls”
On this mixtape I found
Ribbon on a reel 
My life in sound
Yeah ribbon on a reel
My life in sound

I’ve got some Bowie
From the old “Low” days
The thin white lines
And the foggy haze
The songs get played
Then fade away
Yeah the songs get played
Then fade away

I’ve got some Patti
Singing “Dream Of Life”
She’s howling out dreams
Into the deep dark night
It feels so alive
So it’s alright
Yeah it feels so alive
So it’s alright

I’ve got some Leonard
On this old Walk Man
He comes up after Joni
“So Long Marianne”
Such a heartbreak
Guess he wasn’t her man
Yeah such a heartbreak
Guess he wasn’t her man

Cause that’s my life 
This mixtape I found
Yeah that’s my life 
My replay life in sound
Cause that’s my life 
This mixtape I found
Yeah that’s my life 
My replay life in sound

MIXTAPE (with Joliz)

MUSICIANS
John Beckmann: all music, lyrics, and production
Lux Astralis, New York: recording studio
Geoff Pesche: mastering engineer, Abbey Road Studios, London

LYRICS
Jack Jack Jacky Boy
Jacky, mmm yeah

He’s rolling through the neon haze
Got that wild spark, that rebel gaze

Jacky
Jack Jack Jacky Boy
Got that wild spark, that rebel gaze, uh huh
He’s burning bright, he’s feeling bold

Out in the dark, chasing hearts so cold
He’s out in the dark, chasing hearts so cold

Jacky
Got that wild spark, that rebel gaze

Jack Jack Jacky Boy
Got that wild spark, that rebel gaze
Yeah he’s lit up like a match
Cruising the streets, no looking back
Got that wild spark, that rebel gaze

Jacky
Jack Jack Jacky Boy
Jack Jack Jacky Boy

JACKY BOY

Trans Queen

Show 29

Chris Burns covering the Velvet Underground tune "I'm Set Free" live at Vices&Versa, Sunday April 13th, 2025

I'm Set Free (VU cover)

As it was the week of my birthday, it felt like the right time to play you my favourites, poetry new and poetry old. This show went out live on @strandedfm, and I noted the passage of time.

We are all just flowers, rising from our pots.

#15 One Fine Morning for the Birthday Boy

Melodic philosophical reflection with a dash of Lou reed

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Hi everyone I am a Transqueen    who plays  Guitar . I  chronicle my adventure here along with a pic or two !

Originally from the Wirral (OMD land!), I now live in London. Almost all of my career was in IT, Project Management and lack of time and technology meant I never really pursued a music career. The lockdown and technology advances have meant I could teach myself and learn to compose songs. I don’t like to stick to one genre but rather try and ‘parody’ styles. Some melodies have been in my head for years and in some cases words have changed over the years. My aim is really to creat a ‘potpourri’ of sounds such that someone somewhere will enjoy something on here!!!!

I also create videos for my songs and for other artists . Same name on YouTube. 

If anyone likes a song/instrumental enough to want to use it (even if it means re-recording it yourself) feel free to contact me here. 

Stay safe. 

Mal

A marriage (and we are actually married, 45 years so far) of melody and rhythm. We do folk, indie, Americana, Norfolk noir, beat poems &  ghazals. Traditional tunes with contemporary beats. Music videos  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb8wV0-DNiFs1R5G2VSytBQ
Maz lead & harmony vocals, acoustic guitar. Gaz vocals, voice, bass, drums & percussion, harmonium, recorders, lyre harp, field recordings.

Online radio show with your hosts DJ Dave and Scott the DJ. An eclectic mix of old, new, and everything in-between. A varied shuffle for music lovers. We’ve got the key to expand your melodic universe!

Music lover & singer-songwriter. Many thanks for taking the time to listen.

Unless noted, all songs Copyright © Robert S. Dean.

www.alessandracelletti.com
http://alessandracelletti.bandcamp.com/

Booking: kspyker@gmail.com

My mission is to discover and share the most intriguing music I can get my ears on. I always strive for a discerning sensibility to bring together diverse selections. From dance-floors to galleries and lounges, even yoga studios, I adapt well to immerse each space and paint the walls with just the right music for the moment. At once spacious and solid, spontaneous and cohesive, amusing and genuine.

DJ experience began on WRLC college radio ['95-'99] and continued with residencies at several eclectic venues in downtown Jersey City. While playing the bars of NYC and NJ has its charm, I also enjoy bringing music to warehouse spaces, transit plazas, backyards and community gardens, as well as forgotten corners of the forest.

From 2002-17, my humble abode was a cozy live/work space we call Railroad Studio. Serving as an audio/design lab, Railroad has been a memorable feature of city-wide events, bursting with musical performances, live painting and video projection. Our collective includes visual artist Jessie Cara [Railroad's co-creator], local indie-folk band Land of the Look Behind, projectionists Anna Almquist and Liv Arts, light sculptor Norm Francoeur, and vocalists Sirena, Carolyn Light and Bioluminescence. House concerts featured Spinning Leaves [Philly], Lost Leaders [NYC] and Las Vandelays [NJ].

In summer of 2015, we expanded to a sister space in the woodlands north of Philadelphia known as Culture Den, where we merged music, visual arts, and wellness to build community, support local entrepreneurs and foster creativity... Check out our archive of live shows from the den: https://soundcloud.com/purple-stuff/sets/culture-den-live-shows

I currently reside in the Asbury Park area along the shores of NJ, with fellow DJ/percussion/performers from Jersey City in our latest live/work space The Harmony House. See here for groovy dance mixes from Sirelo Entertainment: https://soundcloud.com/user-293099478

Follow our next chapter:
https://www.facebook.com/kevinspyker
https://www.facebook.com/culturedenlife/

And of course... Enjoy the music! See my playlists organized by genre and mood, select shuffle mode, and dive into hours of the vibe of your choice :)

Host of ‘More Poetry is Needed' @ Stranded FM, Utrecht

A writer from Dublin living in Amsterdam.
www.ciaolemagne.com

Writing on landscape and art — Radio shows — Travel Writing — Poetry — Guided Walks

My long overdue airing of crucial personal and political songs written since the formative years with Stitched-Back Foot Airman and even earlier Greeting Number 4.

Reflections on life, relationships, joys and trials, and the enduring challenges of being human in a world of corrosive politics

At turns, uplifting and melodic, soulful and melancholic. Crafted in Sheffield, some sung on the street.

A selections of songs from the ‘Faces’, ‘Songs of love and loss’, and ‘Phoenix’ EPs, with plenty more to come!

www.mortalprophets.com

“Anyone having trouble getting to, or staying, asleep should proceed with caution when playing The Mortal Prophets’ debut album around bedtime. The demonic intentions implied by the album’s name and defined by John Beckmann … coil each selection in menacing directions, bringing fresh, often frightening twists to these standards. Be aware - when you engulf yourself in these riveting, uncompromising performances. They are not for the squeamish.”
- American Songwriter

The Mortal Prophets is a boundary-pushing music project led by John Beckmann, blending elements of blues, avant-garde, electronic, and gothic influences. Known for their haunting, cinematic soundscapes, the group takes inspiration from a wide range of musical traditions, from Delta blues and early rock ‘n’ roll to experimental electronic and ambient music. Their music often evokes a hypnotic and dreamlike atmosphere, layering raw, emotional vocals over rich, textured instrumentals.

One of the defining features of The Mortal Prophets is their ability to reimagine and reinterpret classic American music traditions while infusing them with a dark, modern sensibility. Their album Dealey Plaza Blues is a striking example, weaving together eerie sonic landscapes and deep blues undertones to create an immersive, otherworldly experience. Beckmann’s artistic vision draws from historical and esoteric themes, often exploring concepts of mysticism, fate, and human struggle.

Beyond the music, The Mortal Prophets embodies a strong visual and narrative identity, incorporating surrealist and noir aesthetics into their album artwork, videos, and promotional materials. This multi-sensory approach enhances the enigmatic aura of the project, making it as much about atmosphere and storytelling as it is about sound.

Beckmann, who is also known for his work in design and visual arts, brings a deeply conceptual approach to the project, ensuring that each release is meticulously crafted and rich with meaning. The group’s ability to traverse different musical genres and influences while maintaining a distinctive identity has earned them a growing cult following among fans of experimental and alternative music.

With each new release, The Mortal Prophets continues to push artistic boundaries, offering listeners an evocative and immersive experience that blurs the lines between past and future, tradition and innovation.

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