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A View from the Garden

Transactional analysis of a celebrity book signing scenario.
Just who do those long piano fingers in the graphic belong to? It's like a You're so Vain mystery. I'm not telling. But can you workout their identity from the clues in the lyrics?

I watch and wonder as I wait in line
Trying to get this first edition memoir signed
Don't meet your heroes
That's some good advice
When the admission fee's your dignity
And your self regard's included in the price
Look at that guy there with all of those LPs
Says 'Would you mind signing all these records for me?'
All to your credit you just smile and sign away
I bet he puts the whole lot up for sale on e-Bay
I've listened to all your witty 
Unassuming heartfelt gritty anecdotes
Now sign your name or make your mark
On the flyleaf of the pages
Of this book that you claim you wrote
Waterstones woman giving it large
Making it clear that she's the one who is in charge
If you're past this point, yeah you're in the zone
The rest of you  just might as well pack up and go home
Cos he's my baby and you don't get
The supplication etiquette
He's my baby, don't you want to see
Me bounce him on my knee
He's my baby, I buy him clothes
I got him ready and I'll take him home
He's my baby, don't you forget
Your supplication etiquette

Songs from the Recovery Room

Supplication Etiquette

Buy on Bandcamp

Nadia Garofalo - vocals, juno, wurlitzer
Ben Shillabeer – bass, bass vi, guitars, programming, synths
Ben Turner – drums, percussion

Recorded at home, Bristol and Axe & Trap Studios, Somerset.
Nadia’s vocals recorded by Brian Fox at Altered States, Chicago.
Mixed by Ben Turner at Axe & Trap Studios - axeandtrapstudios.com
Mastered by Shawn Joseph at Optimum Mastering, Bristol.

Background loop on 'Bootlickers' courtesy of Charlie Andrew & Cyrus Bayandor. Cover art by Amelia Teixeira.

catalogue number HFBTS006

releases March 1, 2024

Noctalgia

Prepare for an adrenaline-pumping experience as these two hip-hop heavyweights bring the heat.

From the gritty streets to the studio, witness the journey as Kidd Kidd and B.G. lay down their unapologetic verses against a backdrop of street life and undeniable authenticity. 

Kidd Kidd, known for his razor-sharp flow and gritty storytelling, teams up with the legendary B.G., whose influence on the rap game is undeniable.

Yellow Tape ft. B.G.

Ramblin’ along with the help of ukulele and simple percussion, the optimistic, summertime vibe of ‘Happy Place’ summons a longing for simplicity and the comforting familiarity of a favourite holiday spot or childhood memory. Influenced by the light, bouncy sounds of artists such as Ed Sheeran or George Ezra, this song captures the contentment of standing still for a moment in this mad world and the beauty of simple pleasures.

Liverpool based duo APRIL MOON met Brighton born Kirzy on the Canary Island while playing music at local bars several years ago and knew that their music styles would be an interesting combination although this is the first time they’ve attempted songwriting together.

Happy Place

The EP closes with its most vulnerable moment. Written from the perspective of Emma Morley from David Nicholls’ One Day, the song doubles as a reflection on Ellie’s own past relationships. Built around a persistent piano line and swelling harmonies, it charts the heartbreak of loving someone who cannot love you fully. Emma’s desperate plea - “Who will take me home?” - is answered by her own realisation: “You’ll fall apart again.” The final calm chord lands like a breath after emotional exhaustion.
Ellie shares: “Writing ‘One Day’ gave me the chance to speak through Emma’s voice, but also to acknowledge parts of my own past. It’s about the moment you realise love isn’t enough, and the bravery it takes to stop being someone’s secret.”

One Day

Dominoes

Food For The Flames

Day By Day

Iago

Sorrow Ways

Lullaby

Our November song in our attempt to release a song every month of 2025. Free download available from here or Bandcamp !

Gone Again

 “Sunday Evening” by Man at Sea from the upcoming album ‘Pale Fire Catch Me,’ out February 2026.

Sunday Evening

'Fungus' is about enabling toxic behaviour to the point it changes you and others, then holding on to bitterness and resentment that has grown as a result. 
'Fungus' will be one of five songs in an EP I intend to release in 2026 called 'Octopoda'. The project's focal point is holding on. Sometimes it is good to hold on and sometimes it is not. Sometimes you change yourself so that you can continue to hold on, but it comes at an expense. You might hold on to bad memories that make you feel bitter or sick, but you can't help it. Other times you hold on because it brings you happiness, for example a fond memory of somebody who is no longer with us.
I've called the EP  'Octopoda' because octopuses  are known for resilience, the ability to adapt, deceive, change shape and camouflage. To add to this, the obvious would be their tentacles and strong grip, which goes with the theme of holding on.

Fungus

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Welcome to my Soundcloud Page. I am a songwriter based in St Helens, a town in the Northwest of the UK.
You will find songs in a singer-songwriterly vein, written and recorded by me, taking in a range of musical genres,  alt/indie rock songs recorded by The (Now Legendary) Maybees in the 1990s, some classical sounding music by The Lucem Symphonia, as well as banging EDM/electronic tunes by Casaubon and a few mixes of a collaboration with Bentcousin,. Unknown Unknown is another alias I have used for one release and Firenze Anemones is a new project. Most recently, I have collaborated with Massachusetts composer Betsy Breitborde on The Ghosts of Christmas Past.
Whether it's plainly a demo or a painstakingly mastered recording, I hope you enjoy what you hear. Please leave comments and don't be afraid to get in touch, I am always interested in getting feedback and connecting with other lovers of music. If you want to download anything, many of the finished recordings are available on Bandcamp and an increasing number are on all of the usual digital platforms. If you use other platforms, you can find music from me (and some others) there under the names:
Terry Naylor
Casaubon
The Lucem Symphonia
Firenze Anemones
Unknown Unknown
Bentcousin Terry
Atlantic Zipwire


Happy listening!

Supplication Etiquette

Terry Naylor

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