When the world happens to feel chaotic, wearing the robes - the Okesa or rakusu - of the Buddha is akin to wrapping the world with compassion and benevolence. 

The Verse of the Okesa.

Dai sai ge da pukku/ musō fuku den e/ hi bu nyorai kyo/ kō do shō shu jō

Vast is the robe of liberation 
A formless field of benefaction 
I wear the Tathāgata teaching 
Saving all sentient beings.

This verse is chanted three times after dawn meditation - dawn zazen - in Zen temples across Asia and the West. The intention is to show respect for the teachings of the Buddha, which are signified by the cloth Okesa, before wearing it.

The Okesa is a rectangular garment worn over the left shoulder. The Japanese kesa are made of patchwork (割截衣; kassetsue), composed of five, seven, nine, or more panels of fabric that are sewn together.

Takessa Ge, Dawn Song

I thought that I would try working to a Drum & Bass beat and see what happens.

Drum & Bass Fishing (Ron Snyder) INSTRUMENTAL

Produção Experimental do Artista e Produtor Loc Dró de fazer Beats. Usando autenticidade, originalidade e criatividade total.

Loc dró Produced Type Beat Trap - "Best Vibe" (Audio)

Guitarist Hank Rusch releases the first song from his much anticipated new album entitled Along The Mississippi. It is a bonafide rocker.  Hank's growly voice imparts the lyrics, with a great recurring guitar riff following each line, eighth notes hammering away, a killer lead guitar solo with Hank playing with the abandon of an animal loosed from its cage....He's long gone and out of sight.

GOOD BAD AND BLUE
By Hank Rusch

My lady left to today she left a note on the table
We're diggin' lots of trench but we ain't got no cable
The boss is breathin' down my neck he wants us to work faster
but with half the crew missin' it's a big disaster

My buddy saw her cheatin' but I played it cool
but now it's official so I guess I'm a fool
We're short on supplies and I'm the last man standin'
But I'll keep on pushin'
cause that's what lifes' demandin'

Well, I work just hard enough to feel good
But not enough to make it right like I should
My hearts' gettin' heavy but I'm gonna get through
Just livin' this life of good bad and blue

I'm the only man I know who ain't got a bad back
But today I slipped my sacroiliac
Still, the ladies don't mind I guess I still got my charm
I walk in the place with two on my arm

The weekend's comin' I can finally kick back
But the boss wants more hustle I ain't feelin' that
Heart's heavy with memories, I don't know what to do
Just livin' this life of good bad and blue

The weekend's here I can kick back and breathe
My boss keeps on pushin' it's hard to believe 
Heart's heavy with echoes of what we once knew
Just livin' this life of good bad and blue

Well, the more I work the further I'm back
I'm chasin' my tail like a crazy cat
I'm pourin' my sweat but my paychecks are light
I'm gonna keep on keepin' on and fight the good fight

The weekend's here I can kick back and breathe
My boss keeps on pushin' it's hard to believe 
Heart's heavy with echoes of what we once knew
Just livin' this life of good bad and blue
Just livin' this life of good bad and blue
Just livin' this life of good bad, 
good bad, good bad, and blue

Along The Mississippi

Good Bad and Blue

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This songs describes where I'm at these days.

Lyrics:
You think I’ve reached the day, when things have stopped goin’ my way,
It’s scary to consider,  my feet turnin’ into clay,
But there’s that breeze, the greens of the trees,
The beauty makes my head pop so I’ll  keep
Livin’ each day, prayin’ to stay,
Keepin’ that body together.
                                           
I heard the doctor say, 
To stop skippin’ over the ocean,
You know I’ll surely pay,
For acting on every notion,
But look at the sky, the sun flyin’ by,
It’s calling me on and on so I’ll keep
Livin’ each day, praying to stay,
Keepin’ that soul together.

That pile of pills seems to grow bigger every day,
If something gets me they’ll be evidence exhibit “A”,
So head for the hills, forget about wills,
Soak up all the nature and calm and just keep
Livin’ each day, praying to stay,
Keepin’ it all together.

Keepin’ it all, keepin’ it all together.
Keepin’ it all, keepin’ it all together.
          
Yeah, I heard the doctor say, 
I should stop skippin’ over the ocean,
And I’ll surely pay,
For acting on every notion,
But look at the sky, the sun flyin’ by,
It’s calling me on and on so I’ll keep
Livin’ each day, praying to stay,
Keepin’ it all together.

Keepin’ it all, keepin’ it all together.
Keepin’ it all, keepin’ it all together.

Keepin' it All Together

"Quelqu'un de différent" est le titre le plus  introspectif de mon répertoire.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcmhDmsez-4
Paroles:
Comme un navire se joue de tous les récifs,
Tu dis que pour toi y'a pas de château d'If.
Et tu ressembles un peu, aux oiseaux qu'on blesse,
Qui partent un jour, sans laisser leur adresse.
Chercher de l'air quand la vie les oppresse,
Si loin du doute et des matins de stress.
Si haut qu'un jour pourtant se sont brûlés,
Tu dis quand même que tu n'seras jamais:

Quelqu'un de différent,
Qu'on bâtit, qu'on façonne.
Tantôt noir tantôt blanc,
Qu'on prend, qu'on abandonne,
Aimer, ne pas souffrir,
Comprendre sans le dire, 
Connaitre sans subir,
Le meilleur et le pire.
Quelqu'un de différent.

Tu me dis que tu n'vis que pour la musique,
Tu vibres aux sons des guitares électriques.
Je t'dis pas ça pour que tu réagisses,
Méfies toi quand même, les guitares vieillissent.
Changent les sons quand passent nos années,
Restent tes notes sur les cordes d'acier.
Fidèle à elles sincères dans tes pensées,
Tu crois en elles et tu n'seras jamais, jamais:

Quelqu'un de différent,
Qu'on bâtit, qu'on façonne.
Tantôt noir tantôt blanc,
Qu'on prend, qu'on abandonne,
Aimer, ne pas souffrir,
Comprendre sans le dire,
Connaitre sans subir,
Le meilleur et le pire.
Quelqu'un de différent,
Quelqu'un de différent,
Tantôt noir, tantôt blanc.
Quelqu'un de différent.

Christian PERUTI 
Auteur, compositeur, interprète.

"Someone Different" is the most introspective title in my repertoire.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcmhDmsez-4

Like a ship plays with all the reefs,
You say that for you there's no Château d'If.
And you resemble a bit, the birds that we wound,
Who leave one day, without leaving their address.
Looking for air when life oppresses them,
So far from doubt and stressful mornings.
So high that one day they got burned,
You still say that you will never be:

Someone different,
Someone we build, someone we shape. 
Sometimes black, sometimes white,
Someone we take, someone we abandon,
To love, not to suffer, 
To understand without saying it,
To know without enduring, 
The best and the worst.
Someone different.

You tell me that you live only for music,
You vibe to the sounds of electric guitars. 
I'm not saying this for you to react, 
Still be careful, guitars do age. 
The sounds change as the years go by, 
Your notes remain on the steel strings. 
Faithful to them, sincere in your thoughts, 
You believe in them and you will never, never be:

Someone different,
Someone we build, someone we shape. 
Sometimes black, sometimes white,
Someone we take, someone we abandon,
To love, not to suffer, 
To understand without saying it,
To know without enduring, 
The best and the worst.
Someone different.
Someone different,
Ssometimes black, sometimes white.
Someone different.

Christian PERUTI
Author, composer, performer.

Quelqu'un de différent

Pearl is a meditation in sound — a quiet exploration of beauty formed through time and pressure. Like the gem it’s named after, the piece reveals warmth and clarity from within stillness. A musical reflection for those moments when words aren’t enough. Part of the Neosphere series.

Pearl

Written in the heart of winter, “I’m A Queen” was born from a deep craving for warmth, sunshine, and good vibes. I needed something bright, bold, and full of life — like a musical getaway you can sip on like a beachside cocktail.

To bring this vision to life, I teamed up with Rebel Alley (aka Ava King), whose powerful, magnetic voice gave the track all its intensity and soul.

With tropical beats, bold energy, and hooks that stay with you, “I’m A Queen” is an anthem of confidence and self-empowerment. No games, no pretending — the Queen takes her space, sets her own rules, and reminds us that it's never too late to dance, dream, or take the lead.

The music video is out on YouTube, directed by the talented team at NSA Production, with Mylana Malsert as artistic director and lead role — delivering a fierce and radiant performance.
https://youtu.be/BL63bgDthM8

🎧 “I’m A Queen” is out now on all streaming platforms.
Add it to your Pop, Empowerment, Summer Vibes, or Feel Good playlists — and if it speaks to you, share the love. ❤️

Credits : 
Written and produced by Richard Gonfrier - All rights reserved SACEM 2025 - 
Lead Singer and Backings : Rebel Alley (Ava King) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC67c8WggqHyyj5mWTvnSLTA
Cover Photography : Mylana Malsert https://www.youtube.com/@MylanaNsa



Écrite en plein cœur de l’hiver, “I’m A Queen” est née d’un besoin urgent de chaleur, de lumière et de good vibes. J’avais envie de soleil, d’évasion, de quelque chose qui donne envie de bouger les épaules et de se sentir vivant. J’ai imaginé cette chanson comme un cocktail à siroter sur la plage – un mélange d’énergie solaire et de fierté assumée.

Pour donner vie à cette vision, j’ai eu la chance de collaborer avec Rebel Alley (alias Ava King), dont la voix puissante et magnétique a tout de suite donné à la chanson la force et la sensualité qu’elle méritait.

Avec ses beats tropicaux, son attitude affirmée et ses refrains entêtants, “I’m A Queen” est un hymne à la confiance en soi. Ici, pas de faux-semblants : la Queen prend sa place, impose ses règles, et rappelle qu’il n’est jamais trop tard pour danser, rêver ou reprendre le contrôle.

Le clip est dispo sur YouTube, avec une direction artistique signée Mylana Malsert, qui incarne à l’écran une Queen flamboyante. Merci aussi à NSA Production pour leur talent et leur créativité sur ce projet.
https://youtu.be/BL63bgDthM8

🎧 “I’m A Queen” est dispo partout en streaming.
Ajoutez-la dans vos playlists Pop, Empowerment, Summer Vibes ou Feel Good — et surtout, faites-la tourner si elle vous parle. ❤️

Credits : 
Ecrit et produit par Richard Gonfrier - All rights reserved SACEM 2025 - 
Chant et Backings : Rebel Alley (Ava King) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC67c8WggqHyyj5mWTvnSLTA
Photo Single : Mylana Malsert https://www.youtube.com/@MylanaNsa

Lyrics : 

I see you watching every step I take
Can’t get enough, no way to escape 
You tried to hide it, but it’s too late
I got you baby yeah it’s your fate

I call around you as if I’m a snake
You little mouse don’t make no mistake
And if you’re freaking you ask your mate
I see in him he won’t hesitate

Don’t you dare to let me down
Boy you’re stumbling on the ground 
You can still just walk around
Baby you’re not the only one

Watch me dancing, I’m a queen
You might be falling off the scene
It’s not a game that you know you can win 
It’s way too late to give up
You know you’ll never keep up 
It’s nothing or everything 

You thought my heart was something you could break
But I’m the storm you’ll never outpace
The redemption you baby can’t wait
And in the end, the twist is so great

I am the highest dream you’ll ever make
If you kiss me you’ll never forsake
If you kiss me there’s no time to waste
Baby the cure might be out of date! 


I'm A Queen (Feat. Rebel Alley)

Graced

The lovely poem "The Perfect Woman" by William Wordsworth is worth(!) another musical arrangement. Here it is. 

luminous

In The Ocean

I love to sing with my guitar. Love to play my guitar and sing.
I practice Zen too, so sometimes I combine traditional Zen Buddhist chants with guitar instrumentals that I have composed; other times, I just sing a folk or popular song that resonates with me.
June 24 2024 marked the release of ShoSaiMyo Vol.1, first released on Bandcamp. It features Five of the Zen and Sutras playlist songs that Brad Stock produced and engineered at Painted Sky Studios. In January 2024, the B side of Vol.1 (called Shosaimyo Vol. 2) was released on January 30, 2025. All proceeds from Bandcamp purchases will support Zen River Temple in the Netherlands. Click the Bandcamp link below to stay tuned! 
https://myora22.bandcamp.com/follow_me

Takessa Ge, Dawn Song

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