Cosmos Menacant

Night Fishing (Remix)

Lunar Ecstasy

Chasing

Cast of Characters:
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)– @josh-clary-1 –Josh – Warwick fretless four-string bass and Fender Stratocaster
J.J. Terrell– @j-j-terrell – electric piano
K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara –Ken -- drums
Mistermark-- @user-432503709 -- Mark –- percussion, VST flute, and production editing
Llanpsych -- @llanpsych -- Tez – Fender Stratocaster electric guitar
The Beautiful Dark -- @thebeautifuldark -- Carl -- vocals and lyrics
TexMex Shaman– @texmex-shaman –Stephen — production, mix, and mastering

This song began more than a year ago, when Josh created a song out of a looper beat with his four string fretless bass. It sat on the shelf until a few weeks ago, when he shared it with JJ, who was in creative mode one Saturday evening. Josh had actually forgotten that he'd added a bass line to it, and thought he was just passing on a looper beat for JJ to play with.
However, JJ heard it, and was so excited that added his magical electric piano part, making it sound like a real song, instead of just drums and a bass. Ken also heard some magic in here, because he came up with his own brilliant beat to replace the looper that was used in for the seed. Mark was next to throw in, adding the striking drum pattern breakdown, and the thrilling flute solo, as well. Tez came in shortly after, adding his thrilling guitar to the mix. After everyone had added their parts, Josh came back and added two guitar parts, the simple low end line, as well as the high strummed triads. At this stage, Mark did some editing, as it is in his skill set, and made it less dense and easier to listen to.
Now that the song was musically complete, out newest member, Carl, dropped the amazing vocals you hear, singing his original lyrics. After Carl was done sprinkling his magic in it, we needed an able producer to bring out the magic of the recordings. Good thing we have a trained producer to do the job in Stephen, who mixed and mastered it superbly, as always.
This is Eclectic Collective's first fore into the afrobeat genre, although a few of us are really big fans already, and Josh has a few other originals in this genre buried on his page, as well. As always, we all enjoyed the process of hearing this one come together. We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed making it.

Juice our Jah
Chalice of chime
Shooting star
Great rhythm
There's blood in the brine

Suture Sun
Grand heaven high
'Some clan gone cruel
Needing collective eye

Eclectic host
Hoist our hale
Mused healing feast
Musical breeze as gale

Afro beat
Oh melody sweet
Beat afro
Show us where to go

Kalakuta Kingdom (Eclectic Collective)

Remixes

Baby Girl (Remix 2025)

Goblin Dance

I have decided to take you into my studio lair for a peak into the cobwebs, corners and hidden nooks; the very mad-house of my thinking, or at least as best I can recollect the moments of……"Song Creation". I will use a single song to highlight my process. My friends and fellow song creators may recognize strands of their own process here, however, it is understood, that song formation has no right way or wrong way. It is as individual and eclectic as art itself. That is what keeps it fun. I will keep the write-ups short but will pile them on in increments until you or I have had enough. You can find these write-ups at this link: https://davidhusted.com/blogs/1-sleeping-softly-in-this-bed/posts/7601774/one-song-s-journey

Thank You

Dave

Song Lyrics
Eclipse
By David Husted


I'm trapped by a devil who controls the scrolling screen  
When I come back up I can't remember my name
so filled with dread cuz I'm waitin' on that judgement day
Swipe away this lonely pain

Tik-Tok, Reels and YouTube Shorts  
I'm jacked in, I can't abort
Cut this thread or waste away

Woke up on the sand with waves erasing your name
Eclipse, burning my eyes as she takes me to a higher plane
This veil of flames, and I don't know how much time remains
As daylight dims, this might be it
This might be it, will I taste the world again?

It's been three days since I threw my phone away
All went quiet but the tears and body shakes  
And the day light bows to the moon's deep blues
And in this mystery, I still miss you
 
Tik-Tok, Reels and YouTube Shorts  
I'm jacked in, I can't abort
Cut this thread or waste away

Woke up on the sand with waves erasing your name
Eclipse,  burning my eyes as she takes me to a higher plane
This veil of flames, and I don't know how much time remains
As daylight dims, this might be it
This might be it, will I taste the world again?



Eclipse

BehindTheShades

A fleeting moment in time , a smile, a second glance. A song of mystery and wonderment ! 

A shadow fell
It kissed the light
Your face was fire
The stars took flight
You spoke in riddles
Your voice like rain
Every word a spark
Every glance a chain

A perfect stranger
Who stole my sight
A perfect stranger
In the pale moonlight
Who are you
Where’d you come from
Why’s my heart so tight
A perfect stranger
You feel so right

Your laughter danced
A fragile thread
Spinning stories
Weaving webs
You walked through walls
No door in sight
You touched my soul
Then vanished in the night

Are you a dream
Are you real
Or just a ghost I can feel

A perfect stranger
Who stole my sight
A perfect stranger
In the pale moonlight
Who are you
Where’d you come from
Why’s my heart so tight
A perfect stranger
You feel so right

No map
No compass
Just the thrill
Lost in your orbit
Against my will
I never saw it
But here you are
A fleeting wish
A falling star

No map
No compass
Just the thrill
Lost in your orbit
Against my will
I never saw it
But here you are
A fleeting wish
A falling star

Perfect stranger .mp3

Cover of Steve Miller Band version 1977 , written by Paul Pena 1973

Little Man : Bas, drums, vocals & mix 
PdB Orchestra : Guitars

Jet Airliner

Written and recorded July 2016.

Will u retrieve me
 when I stay a little long...
 Suitcase and memories
 Put 'em back where they belong

 Silkscreens and moonbeams cling to my mind  
 Suitcase and memories ...


 If u can see me
 Through this thinly veiled disguise
 Crosswinds and hair pins
 U can't see em through my eyes

 Silkscreens and moonbeams cling to my mind  
 If u can see me..

 Chorus:
 Can I talk to you now...
 Tell u where I'm going
 Would you offer me now...
 Another road worth knowing  
 Will you relieve me from the ashes of the past 

 Blue skies and white lies
 Elusive as the day is long
 Coastlines of cayenne
 Take it in before it's gone

 Bright haze of sun rays race through my mind...
 Coastlines of cayenne...

 Chorus:
 Can I talk to you now
 Tell u where I'm going
 Would you offer me now...
 Another road worth knowing  
 Will you relieve me from the ashes of the past

Thin Disguise

I am amazed at the level of talented artists encountered on this site.  Sharing and providing feedback is such an effective way to nurture the creative process.  I am so inspired by many of you.  My songs consist of mostly live instruments and voice.  An organic approach to song writing with a few surprises in the mix.  Please feel free to comment and download if you like!  Todd

Thin Disguise

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