Collection of new songs from 2024 into 2025.

Light Passing Through Colorful Objects

Trop occupée à être femme

SEnVol

In my daydream, I get a phone call from a late show associate producer asking me to appear as a music guest. And this is the first song I would play.

There's not a place in the sun
That can keep me warm when you're gone
I write you letters
But they're all returned

I'm dried up like a leaf
In the autumn when you leave
Your cryptic communications
Are causing me concern...

Won't you tell me where you are
The Salton Sea
Or a distant star
I'll parry to your rescue
And fight your nemesis
Are you trapped in a disco
High above San Francisco?
I'll boogie to win your freedom
Getting down just like this...

Trapped In A Disco

I have a ritual after playing a gig: I try to find a song from a far off station that is just barely audible through the static and then try to figure out whose song it is. 

Streaming music is great. But somehow the moment doesn't mean as much if you can easily find the song. This is about those times when the song kind of finds you.

Driving late at night
Alone in the darkness
I reach for the knob
Of the car radio

Through the static flows
A song I had forgotten
And suddenly it's daylight
And your sitting next to me (whoa, oh, oh)

I don't recall the verses
Though I knew them once
I copied them in letters
That I sent to you

Thawing like a glacier
Warmth of memory
By the time we reach the chorus
I'm a mess, I'm a mess, oh, oh, oh

Left of You

I'm a clown, I'm kind of funny
My left shoe is stuffed full of money

You ask me change a five dollar bill
We'll, I can make it when I'm rolling downhill...

I'm A Clown

Cast of Characters:
Cgmaness – @user-419254289-15129531 – Chris – bass,  acoustic guitar, drums, and composition
TexMex Shaman– @texmex-shaman –Stephen–  mix, production, and mastering
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)– @josh-clary-1 – mandolin and lap steel
This song began as an idea that Chris came up with on his acoustic guitar, and shared with Josh. Josh, loving everything that Chris writes, jumped at the opportunity to work on it. 
  Josh first added the melodic lap steel you hear throughout. Then, in the same session, came up with and recorded the mandolin track. He believes Rick Rubin's mantra, when it's flowing, keep it going. This song was the first of about half a dozen that Chris shared with the Eclectic Collective back at the beginning of summer. So, it sat dormant for about five months, until Chris revived it by adding the impressive rhythm section of bass and drums to complete it. Chirs is always a multi talented part of the team. 
  When it was all in the can, we asked Stephen to mix it for us, because his mixes are always so pro sounding. He also mastered it for us, too. 
  This is the fist song that Chris and Josh have recorded as a duo in almost a year. However, they love recording together and feel this is a great way to start the New Year with some magical music. We all hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed creating it.

Dance of the Tryptamines (with cgmaness, produced by Texmex Shaman)

As a friend, as a son, as a grandson and as a father, I know what it is like being at the bedside of someone who is hurting.

Wouldn't it be great if you could take our an instrument and play a song for someone who is ill and have their body respond in a positive way to the sound?

In my small way, I hope to do this with my songs. 

First, I made this painting in the style of the movie Coco. But I didn't want the emphasis to be on memory of those who have died. So, no skulls. Just a simple requinto and lots of flowers and color.

Then I wrote this song with the idea that somehow, with God's power, a song I play and sing might bring healing to someone, child or adult, who is hurting right now.

How brave you seem to me
My little one
The unknown in your eyes
Shadows on all sides
Sitting in this creaking chair
I feel so inspired to
Help in any way
Hold your hand and sing and pray

Late at night when this world is asleep
By your side, your company I'll keep
When I step away, 'cause there's so much to do
May this song bring healing to you

You don't know the power of your smile...

May This Song Bring Healing to You

May you ever be exploring an endless summer in your favorite pair of sandals.

Favorite Pair of Sandals (Solo)

Country Boy

Cast of Chracters:
Sean Smith /|||||| Orange Paperbacks -- @the-orange-paperbacks — acoustic guitar and composition
K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara -–Ken–drums
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)–@josh-clary-1 –-  four string fretted bass and organ
Llanpsych -- @llanpsych -- Tez – electric guitar
TexMex Shaman–@texmex-shaman –Stephen– electric guitar, mix, mastering, and production

This song began when Sean, who is a superb writer of catchy pop songs, was inspired by the classic surfer movie, The Endless Summer. He wrote it on his acoustic guitar with a mind to sharing it with Eclectic Collective. He first shared it with Ken, who promptly provided driving drums and invited the rest of us to play on it, too. Josh hopped on first, adding his bass and completing the rhythm section.
  About this time, Tez got involved, laying down the Ventures-esque melodic electric guitar you hear throughout. Right after Tez did his thing, Stephen came along soon after and completed the lead part with his fuzzy, adventurous guitar. 
  At this point, it still felt very stringy, so Josh decided to lay down the organ part you hear in there, too. Once it was cooked, we tapped Stephen to do his expert brand of production, mix, and mastering to get it ready to serve. 
  This is the second time Ken and Josh have collaborated with Sean, the first being almost two years ago on a song called Diamond Marigold. When Sean approached Ken with a second song, not only Ken was thrilled, but Josh and the rest of the gang were, too. Sean has a lot of great, catchy, accessible music on his page that is all worth putting in your ears.
  We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed creating it

Favorite Pair Of Sandals-Eclectic Collective/Orange Paperbacks

Bad Kiss

Recorded at LeedersVale Studios. Produced by Nick Brine

HIGH FIVE SCUBA DIVE (NB)

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証明写真 / old photo studio revisited 
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君と歩いた　街角に　出た 
フランス　帰りの　おばさんの写真館 
時間を　かけて　撮ってくれた 
証明写真は　今も　持ってる

寄り添うことばかりで　過ぎていった 
寄り添い方ばかり　気にしながら 
ありがたい景色を　見ておくための日々 
やりすごすだけ　見えてなかったな　何も

別の言葉に　潜ませてしまった 
醜いこころは　出ていってくれない 
うらむ資格など　砂粒ほどもない 
証明写真は　今も　持ってる

君のこころに　つかえがあるなら 
本意ではないと　伝えたい　すぐに 
君がとっくに　忘れているなら 
邪魔したく ない　なによりの　忘却

なんでもない　街角に　出た 
フランス　帰りの　おばさんの写真館 
あの日の約束みたいに　消えてしまったな 
証明写真は　今も　持ってる

証明写真 / old photo studio revisited

Dance on the Blacktop

I Hate the Flowers

Needles

This track is from the album Super Secret and is available for purchase on CD Baby here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ooklathemok98

Das Uber Tuber, or. The Mystery of Mr. P.

Writing acoustic pop songs, playing them in strange and beautiful places with resounding joy.
All songs: Sean M. Smith, R.O.S.E.D. Music Experience. S.D.G.

2025 Strange and Beautiful Tour:
3/1 - New Albany (OH) Indoor Farmers Market - The folks at New Albany have been so good to me. When I was first getting started playing solo, they gave me dates and kept inviting me back. I love the atmosphere, both indoors and outdoors. I've had times when I played about the best I can, and other times when I wasn't sounding so great. But they keep having me back, and I am very thankful.
4/26 - Cap City Half Marathon (at 12.5 mi) - On a cool, blustery day, I set up my canopy tent with 29 lbs of weights on each corner. I had my amplifier turned up higher than I had ever had it before, and it didn't seem to bother anyone. I had my choice of where to set up, and I could have been sheltered from the direct north wind if I had chosen a spot just fifteen feet  over; however, I didn't realize this right away, and by the time I did, hundreds of runners were passing within a few feet of me. So I basically played in a wind tunnel. Live and learn. I really hope I get to play there again next year because it's such a great event. Many of my best memories came near the end, when I felt like I was playing for individual runners/walkers. Thanks, Cap City!
6/19 -- Juneteenth - New Albany Farmers Market, Outdoor - Started out with a mist of light rain and blustery winds, but warm. By the time the Market started at 4pm, the weather was calming down. Gave away 5 little paper guitars. These are my handmade business cards and pieces of art. Music went well, played 49 songs in a little over 3 hours. People were so nice to me, and I even got some free baked goods from one of the vendors. Playing with both foot tambourines seems very natural now, and I feel like something is missing when I don't use them. I donate all of my tips to SmileTrain.org. Check them out! I was really honored to play this holiday. The weather cleared up about 5:30, and by 7pm it was a beautiful, calm summer evening. Kids and families out having a good time.
7/5 - North Market Downtown on the Patio - Played from 10:45 to 2pm during lunchtime. Beautiful, warm, sunny day. Protected from the direct sun by the North Market building, then by the awnings for the last 30 minutes or so. Played 49 songs total and had a few short conversations. I am really thankful for being able to play in a wonderful location.
7/17 - New Albany Farmers Market - Let's be honest: Playing for 3+ in the summer heat is not as simple as it sounds. It takes some common sense preparation: shade, snacks, liquids, a short break, and perspective -- thankfulness for just being in a public place getting to share my original songs. There were lots of families with kids dancing and running around, there was a choreographed sword fight put on by the high school drama company halfway through. One song went over nicely in particular: "So I Married Mary Tyler Moore". I gave away 7 little guitar pieces of paper art that I'd made for the occasion. One little boy pretended to be playing along with me on the little guitar. And I could sense that a few people were paying attention to the lyrics, which brought me joy.
8/16 - NAFM - I try to be prepared. It was hot, humid and I had to work the first half of the day before playing. I burnt my tongue on some coffee. But even so, things were going well. The people who stopped to listen applauded, and I gave away about 8 little guitars, mostly to families with little kids. But in the middle of a song I broke the D string. Well, I carry two additional sets in my guitar case plus the string changing tool. I tried to keep as cool as possible, and just a few minutes later I was back in tune and played the rest of the set. Somehow I made it to the end, and I talked with a few folks who had been so supportive: Jeremy, writer and book publisher whose vendor tent was closest to me - super nice and very supportive; Alex, dad of a little boy, who, along with his wife, have come out to see me play several times, which is very much appreciated.
8/30 - North Market Downtown (lunchtime) I was given the choice of playing inside or outside. I wanted to play inside because I've only played inside the North Market once a few years ago, and it was kind of a chance thing. But on this day I chose outside. It was a beautiful late summer day, and there was a big game at noon, so lots of people were out and about. But there was a surprise too: dozens of awesome Pokemon cosplayers roaming about, some of which stopped to give tips or take one of my little guitars. I am not a big gamer, but  know a lot of the Pokemon characters through my son (11), and watching our favorite gamer's play-through videos. Let's see: I recognized Scorbunny, Pikachu, Eevee, Gengar (or maybe just a Gengar T-shirt; I can't remember), Gothorita (maybe?), and Umbreon. One of the most impressive outfits was a young man in a tailored suit with an embroidered insignia on his chest and wearing sunglasses with red lenses. I took it for having something to do with a Pokemon academy, but maybe he was just wearing a school uniform of some sort... on a Saturday. I was sitting in the cool shade of the North Market building for the whole gig, and just as the sun was getting closer and closer, 2pm arrived.  I think I made the right decision.

Left of You

Sean Smith /|||||| Orange Paperbacks

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