Heavy Heart

"if u know, u know" is second single off of my upcoming album "tiny injuries" out August 18th! Check out the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku5GhmcJt6I

tiny injuries

if u know, u know

Rain may be a metaphor for many different things. For me, in this song, rain is the bringer of hope, life and rebirth. La pluie de la vie. You can watch the video at

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n177TtE4aVk

I hope you enjoy it.

Alba

Here Comes The Rain

As the title implies, this is a sea shanty inspired instrumental.

As I wrote this piece on piano, my intention was to record it as a guitar piece. However, I liked the result on piano, so here it is. A guitar version will likely come as well.

I had fun writing and recording this piece, and I hope you enjoy listening.

Revised 11/20/23 - A few updates to the progression

Aroused from Slumber

The Shanty

Enigma

'utopia' 

Cast of characters: 

one man verity show – @one-man-verity-show – Scotty – melodic guitar, lyrics, vocals 

cgmaness-- @user-419254289-15129531 – Chris – guitar intro 

J.J. Terrell– @j-j-terrell –electric piano, synth   

TexMex Shaman– @texmex-shaman –Stephen – guitar solo and e-bow guitar 

K2 and the Three [and the Four]-- @k2andthe3, @k2-kara –Ken–drums 

Llanpsych– @llanpsych –Tez– textural guitar, mix, and production 

Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)– @josh-clary-1 –five-string fretless bass guitar, original seed 

The Eclectic Collective – composition

lyrics:
Can't obtain no fucking mortgage. 
And I can't pay no fucking rent.
I would rather you probe me 
than get fucked by our government
who attempts to control me 
and put nonsense in my head.
Who would rather see me
livin' in debt or end up dead.
Come and take me away.
Beam me into space.
Fly me to a planet
where there exists no hate or greed. 

Take me to Utopia.
Teach me all your ways.
Save me from dystopia.
It's time to turn the page.
Something better must exist
out there beyond the stars,
where everyone can love and live,
unlike what's become of ours.

utopia (with the Eclectic Collective)

Cast of Characters:
~Mark F-- @mark_fosella -- bass guitar, composition
Llanpsych -- @llanpsych -- Tez – guitar
cgmaness-- @user-419254289-15129531 – Chris – guitar
TexMex Shaman–@texmex-shaman –Stephen–  production, and mix
J.J. Terrell–@j-j-terrell –electric piano, organ, and synth
K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara -–Ken–drums
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)–@josh-clary-1 –-electric madolin
This song originated with Mark creating a bass line to a metronome, and sharing it with Ken. Ken immediately added his driving drums, and invited the rest of the EC to join in. JJ was first up, laying in his foundational organ, and e. piano magic in the first half, and the cosmic synth melody in the second part. Batting second was Josh, who established the melody in the first half with his electric mandolin, and mirrors the melody in the second half with the same. Next came Tez, who laid in the funky guitar right after the first break, all the way to the end. Batting clean up was Chris, who laid in the psych guitar in the first section, as well as the high guitar part in the second movement. Of course, we needed an expert producer to mix this for us, so we turned to Stephen, who always gets it exactly to everyone's specifications. That in and of itself is quite a skill, and I don't know how he does it, but everyone is always satisfied with his work.
  This is the second song we've done with Mark, who is a tremendously talented bass player, and delightfully creative songwriter. If you aren't familiar with his work, do yourself a favor and hop on over to his page for some delicious bass music. We hope you enjoy listening to this song as much as we enjoyed making it.

The Adventures of Stefan Ortez (Eclectic Collective)

Lyrics by Tony Harris (US) that inspired Mike are listed below.
Vocals, Melody, Music & Mix by Mike Fox (UK)
Sax by Greg Willis

DECIDED TO TAKE
THE SCENIC ROUTE			
TO THE MOUNTAINS			
 IN TENNESSEE			
			
WOULD BE			
TWO HOURS LONGER			
BUT A BEAUTIFUL DRIVE			
YOU SEE			
			
ENJOYING THE DRIVE			
COULDN'T HELP BUT NOTICE			
ABANDONED BUILDINGS			
NO LONGER ALIVE			
			
(CHORUS)			
SHADES OF THE PAST			
THAT'S WHAT THEY ARE			
SHADES OF THE PAST			
NO LONGER ALIVE			
SHADES OF THE PAST			
JUST A MEMORY			
SHADES OF THE PAST			
THAT'S WHAT THEY ARE			
			
SOME PEOPLE FEEL			
THEY'RE SHADES OF THE PAST			
NO LONGER IMPORTANT			
THEY'VE LOST THEIR ZEAL			
			
DON'T LET FATHER TIME			
CONTROLL YOUR LIFE			
THEY ARE MOUNTAINS			
YET TO CLIMB			
			
THE SEASONS COME			
THE SEASONS GO			
STRIVE FOR THE BEST			
WHILE HERE BELOW			
			
(REPEAT CHORUS)			
			
(BRIDGE)			
ABANDONED BUILDINGS			
TELL A LIFE STORY			
WHAT STORY WILL YOUR LIFE TELL			
			
(REPEAT CHORUS -  OPTIONAL)			
			
© 2018 BMI Lyrics by Tony Harris BMI

Shades Of The Past - Collaboration by Tony & Mike Fox - Original

Crystals (2018) Anthology CD4 Track 11

Seesaw

Disgrace

I followed the trail, I followed the little lights
In an otherwise dark and murky place
I couldn’t find vantage, I couldn’t find sight
And you couldn’t find grace

When you’re cast adrift, 
You see why fishermen don’t learn to swim
The grace is in giving in
But in dimming light, with fire to fight
The grace is your kin

Sure as rock, sure as bone
Trust me, trust me
Sure as land, sure as sky, sure as sea
Sure as blood and the unknown
Oh trust me, I trust you
With me

I’ve been thinking about the Ides of March
I’ve been thinking about that onward relentless march
I’ve been thinking about making peace with the sky
But I’m thinking of passing that by

Sure as rock, sure as bone
Trust me, trust me
Sure as land, sure as sky, sure as sea
Sure as blood and the unknown
Trust me, I trust you
With me

Disgrace

Tamar Berk is a songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who crafts emotionally raw indie rock and power-pop gems. Her songs dig into identity, nostalgia, and self-reflection—wrapped in catchy melodies and lo-fi sparkle. Her fifth studio album ocd drops September 5, with the first single and video out August 8.