Prefab Sprout cover with a debt to Donna Summer
	
I've got six things on my mind you're no
longer one of them

They were the best times,
the harvest years with jam to lace the bread
So goodness, goodness knows why I'd throw it to the birds

But there it is, and there we are
And all I ever want to be is far from the eyes 
that ask me				
In whose bed you're gonna be 
and is it true you only see

Desire as a sylph figured creature who changes her mind?
Desire as a sylph figured creature who changes her mind? 

It's perfect as it stands, so why then crush it in your perfect hands?

So tell me, you must have thought it all out in advance
Or goodness, goodness knows why you'd throw it to the birds
You mock the good things, you play the heart strings,
Play them one by one.

Desire As written by Paddy McAloon. All instruments, production by Augustin Bousfield except BV's by Anya Faull

Features a solo on the Nintendo DS

Desire As

The one that speeds the clock
That makes the tick meet tock
Completely
That bends the hours apart
That stretches hands and heart
And stops the sand

Smash up the clocks
To make me feel  so much better
Smash up the clocks uh huh
Or cast a spell
If I waved a wand to stand still
Then I guess it will
Let it freeze

All instruments, production, composition by Augustin Bousfield except BV's by Anya Faull

Anymoor

Smash Up The Clocks

When Nimbus touch the land
Claret and Amber high
Lovers lane stretch infinite
As you track the curve

Lovers skip and jump up high and ask you there up in burnt sky. Flash your lights to let us know you’re home.

Look down here, Space Station
We’re holding hands below
Part red clouds Space Station
Moor sunburst make it so

Lenticular fluff softens
Music of the spheres
Earth moves to heaven’s grooves
You’re a shooting star

All instruments, production, composition by Augustin Bousfield except BV's by Anya Faull

Baildon Space Station

With the same tune

We are all new


Reproducing reproduction
Replicating form and function
Phone in, clone in, tune in and drop out
Manipulate its melody
Harmonise the hook for me
Beat down, boom up, bass pump my heart

All instruments, production, composition by Augustin Bousfield except BV's by Anya Faull

With The Same Tune

It’s a hot, hot night lying in bed with a faint breeze
tickling the skin. 
But dark is a battle between peace and panic.

Caramel the sinking sun
Moon silvering the day for rest
But I can ever, never close me down
Bats sonar slice the stilling air
As I for nothing must prepare
For the pause that never ever starts

At night the radio stations
Play on and on and on and on and on and on
In bed I hear Augustin
Going on and on and on and on and on and on
At me


You’re Tearing Me Apart

All instruments, production, composition by Augustin Bousfield except BV's by Anya Faull

You're Tearing Me Apart

The omens fever pitch
That I hear you cry in the night
More than a noble bird
You get us into fights
I shot you down Yeah
I shot you down
You hit the ground woohoo
Without a sound

How much further do I need to go
How much longer before I learn
How I wear you round my neck
Before my lessons learned.

A drop to drink might help
To stop the constant squawk
Winding up the punters
I know your in the right
I shot……

All instruments, production, composition by Augustin Bousfield except BV's by Anya Faull

Albatross Silly Albatross

I’m changing, I’m Mr Fantastic
I’m Mr Elastic
Stretching out, out, out
Drifting in, in, in
If I can surely make my body into goo

In wonderland, I’m Alice
In neverland, I’m Alice
In Alice band, I’m Alice
A boy of sand, I’m Alice

I’m made up, like Dr Jessup
Here’s Dr Messup
TV snow, snow, snow
Drifting in, in, in
If I can surely make my body into goo

In wonderland, I’m Alice
In neverland, I’m Alice
In Alice band, I’m Alice
A boy of sand, I’m Alice

All instruments, production, composition by Augustin Bousfield except BV's by Janet Jay Lewinson

I'm Alice

Who turned the lights out so I cannot see
Who turned the lights out cos they're laughing at me x 2

How can I keep going, colours running out
Now the glow has faded, I’m afraid of more than the dark

Chorus

Still the neon’s flowing, you’ve opened up the door
Luminescent shard is growing, electric-city eats the night

The day, the dawn is nearly here
I know the sun will shine
We'll prove that energy is light
And will our day define

We turned the lights out so we cannot see
We turned the lights and you're dancing with me
We turned the lights out so we cannot see
We turned the lights out and you're holding me.

All instruments, production, composition by Augustin Bousfield except BV's by Anya Faull

Who Turned The Lights Out?

If I love you
Everyone a brighter day
If I love you
I can make you feel that way

Hurts me every time
Peering into deep sunlight
As she draws me in
Moving with the dancing beams

All instruments, production, composition by Augustin Bousfield

Bryte R Dayze

Moor and murk and mist is where
Looming man who isn’t there
Does the shape hide grim intent
But tracks my urgent shaky step

Distant Rombald thunder
I saw an eye, at the keyhole

Brocken Spectre

Take me higher
Set my heart on fire
Oh Baby, Take me higher
Save the love, love desire

Take Me Higher

Sarili (Demo)

Paris // Private event (extracted set)

The first in a two part mix by Paul Hillery of rare jazz-rock, synth-funk and yacht rock, each one featuring 19 tracks. Artists include Johnny Star, Midnight Sky, Ricchi & Poveri, Joerg Reiter & Band, Harry Case and more.

"As always I'm trying to push the boundaries of the genre a bit and bend the rules but hopefully, it will introduce to some new sounds and artists," says Paul.   

Watch out for Part Two 'Come With Me'...

2024

SUNSET KISSES:  Fireside Funk, Canyon Rock, Hot Tub Soul, AOR Disco by Paul Hillery

My vision.  My remix.  I appreciate you listening!

Empire of the Sun - Walking on a Dream (FW80’s Remix)

"Hidden Oasis Chocolate Lover" takes you on a synth funk journey where freedom and rhythm collide. This mix is a celebration of individuality, blending rich grooves and smooth melodies to create a sonic oasis. It’s a reminder that music is not just heard, but felt—an experience that connects us beyond boundaries.

With tracks like "Sugar" and "Hidden Oasis," this mix crafts a narrative of exploration and liberation. Each beat serves as a guide through layers of funk, soul, and synth-driven magic. This is a project that doesn’t follow rules but rather inspires listeners to find their own rhythm in the music.

Let **"Hidden Oasis Chocolate Lover"** inspire your day with its soulful energy and dynamic grooves. This mix is more than a playlist; it’s an invitation to embrace your personal freedom and dance to the beat of your own life. Press play and discover the oasis within.

Hidden Oasis Chocolate Lover - Synth Funk Mix

Hidden Oasis Chocolate Lover

Just a kid who grew up in the 80's.  Specializing in retro and future sounds.

It quickly evolved from a hobby into a deep passion for house music. As a resident DJ, I honed my craft, blending beats into journeys that transcend the dance floor.

Today, I'm dedicated to creating mixes that do more than entertain; they connect and inspire. With a nod to stoicism, my sets are a testament to music's enduring power and a reflection of my journey. Thank you for being part of this adventure.

S.V.B.E.E.V.

Keytar wielding synthpop performer/producer & composer from Bradford, UK Recently co- produced/wrote for latest Saint Etienne LP, 'I've Been Trying To Tell You'. Also played with Gurgles, Mucky Sailor & Henry Parker among many.

Composed theme music for TV shows and films, including the blockbuster, Deal Or No Deal & remixed Deary, Dot Allison, Communicant, Printed Circuit, Cowtown and Lark

AOR Disco was started in 2009 with a mission to rediscover the lost golden age of Adult Orientated Rock. From the beardy acoustic era of late 1960s Laurel Canyon to the white-suited Yacht Rock yuppies of the early 1980s, AOR Disco seeks out the best in vintage Californian drive-time hits, soft-rock disco, psychedelic funk, and the kind of obscure album tracks you might find at the back of your dad's record collection.

AOR is back and you need never say sorry for liking this music ever again.

Just creating electronic music.

Thanks for following and your support.

 Love and peace, Matti.

New tracks tagged #synthfunk