Last one 2023!

Recorded/Mixed: Audacity
Guitar: Cort MR710 LH NS
Mic: Rhode USB Mini

Lyrics:
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When you need me - far away
Say my name I'll be there today
I hope you know it's with Gods I play
Open your eyes it's a blissful game
. 
(oh)
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Time together, time we share
Nothing to do but be aware
Hope you see how much I care
Open you eyes and take me there. 
. 
(oh)
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Focus! Focus!
Focus! Focus! 
Focus! Focus! 
Love is in the air! 
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Focus! Focus!
Focus! Focus! 
Focus! Focus! 
Love is in the air!
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© Tam Jennifer Hastings, 2023

Blissful Game (2023)

rumbustious 'demo' (with Falsestart)

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

This song began with Josh coming up with the fonky-ass bass line and sharing it with everyone else. First up to bat was Ken, of course, who really matched the idea I had for the bass perfectly and gave it some flavor, too. Once we had a rhythm section solidified, Tez jumped in with the Kruangbin inspired arpeggios, and really gave the whole thing the flavor that it ended up with. Scotty followed soon after with his melodic/rhythmic leads that match his awesome vocal melodies. Next up was Stephen, who laid in the fiery solo towards the end, as well as some really trippy e-bowed guitar throughout. Then JJ came along and lit it up with his electric piano and synth. Finally, Chris came forward and added the distinct, exciting guitar intro. 
  Of course, we needed someone to produce and mix it, so we asked Tez to handle this one, which he did with his usual high wizardly magic. It is very gratifying to all of us to have Chris back in the mix on this one, as well as some upcoming releases, as well. This was the first time any of us has collaborated with Scotty, and we are thrilled that we finally got a chance. He's a creative, driven, and very agreeable musical partner, who's willing to work with us until we all get it right. We all hope this is just the first of many with him involved. We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed making it. 
Original lyrics by Scotty:

Can't afford 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 - The Eclectic Collective with One Man Verity Show

I-Finless Porpoise Dance

Not feel 

Wake outside of myself 
Make my way to my cigarette 
Sunrise over the swamp
I can smell the air, you there 
This sun ive already felt
The breeze is rest from my lonely self
Everything I see just breathes, through me for free 

And now the crows have left
Nothing here but the silent mess
Thunder boom from the south is walking through, from you
Reflections starting to fade
Suns gone away to another day 
Shadows seep from the drains that flow beneathe, the streets

Black blades of grass stingin through 
The moon says it’s sorry for what ive been through 
The earth keeps on spinning through passing of storms, it forms  
The tears have all have dried now for years 
Rowing down this puddle I cry to hear 
The sun screaming up from the roots of the earth..it’s birth 

Why can I not feel for a day 
Why can I not surrender to its grace 
Why can I not tell you what’s in my mind 
Why can I not breathe before I die 

Give me your heart, lace it with fear
End these black days. Ends these dark years 


Tell me I’m right, tell me I’m fine
I feel all I know, and it becomes mine 

Im ceasing to know, the person I am 
All I feel is you, all of you I am





Regular lyrics was surrender to its grace, but I’m clearly singing his grace. And struggle with faith, so I am guessing that’s suppose to be

Nøt Feel

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 mandolin


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)  w/ Mark Fosella

About the dissolution of a band.. particularly my former bands! Keeping one together is difficult and futile!! I’ve been cancelled a few times.. not for inerrant behavior, but for my beliefs, ha! I continue on! 😎… kinda like The Knaack meets Kurt Cobain, imho! Could be wrong.. I’ve def been known to b wrong, ha!!!

The Way The Cookie Crumbles

D'avoir mis son âme dans tes mains
Tu l'as froissé comme un chagrin
Et d'avoir condamné vos différences
Nous ne marcherons plus ensemble
Sa vie ne bat plus que d'une aile
Dansent les flammes, les bras se lèvent
Là où il va il fait un froid mortel
Si l'homme ne change de ciel pourtant, j'ai rêvé
J'ai rêvé qu'on pouvait s'aimer
Au souffle du vent
S'élevait l'âme, l'humanité
Son manteau de sang
J'irai cracher sur vos tombeaux
N'est pas le vrai, n'est pas le beau
J'ai rêvé qu'on pouvait s'aimer
À quoi bon abattre des murs
Pour y dresser des sépultures
À force d'ignorer la tolérance
Nous ne marcherons plus ensemble
Les anges sont las de nous veiller
Nous laissent comme un monde avorté
Suspendu pour l'éternité
Le monde comme une pendule qui s'est arrêtée
J'ai rêvé qu'on pouvait s'aimer
Au souffle du vent
S'élevait l'âme, l'humanité
Son manteau de sang
J'irai cracher sur vos tombeaux
N'est pas le vrai, n'est pas le beau
J'ai rêvé qu'on pouvait s'aimer
J'ai rêvé qu'on pouvait s'aimer
Au souffle du vent
S'élevait l'âme, l'humanité
Son manteau de sang
J'irai cracher sur vos tombeaux
N'est pas le vrai, n'est pas le beau
J'ai rêvé qu'on pouvait s'aimer
J'ai rêvé qu'on pouvait s'aimer
Au souffle du vent
S'élevait l'âme, l'humanité
Son manteau de sang
J'irai cracher sur vos tombeaux
N'est pas le vrai, n'est pas le beau
J'ai rêvé qu'on pouvait s'aimer
J'ai rêvé qu'on pouvait s'aimer
J'avais rêvé du mot aimer

Rêver (Cover Mylène Farmer)

Composed&performed&produced by Mario Lončarić

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6q2j1-gpcU

MOVING ON THE  FLOOR

Many thanks to Frank Mehl, who worked over my AI generated version of this song, so it got even more beauty.
Lyrics:
[Verse] In a land of dreams Where the moonlight gleams There's a fairy creature With mystical themes With a voice so pure And a heart so bright She sings her song To create a new light [Verse 2] With every note The stars align As she weaves her magic In a rhythm divine Her melody floats In the soft night air Creating a world Beyond compare [Chorus] Her song soars Like a gentle breeze Unveiling a realm Where dreams find peace With each sweet word Her power unfurls The fairy creature Who creates new worlds

Magical Melodies II (feat. Frank Mehl)

Im just staring at the sun; wondering where my life has gone
Ive squandered it all away
On nothing of importance that I can surely say

What’s this life worth living for?
When there’s nothing left worth fighting for
What’s this life worth living for?

Ive been walking all night long; going over what went wrong
Ive thrown it all the way
On nothing of importance that I can surely say

What’s this life worth living for?
When there’s nothing left worth fighting for
What’s this life worth living for?
