Mega Mix Tape 1

Collection of new songs from 2024 into 2025.

Light Passing Through Colorful Objects

Dj Skinstad

Just acoustic & keys.
To me this song is a journey through a dark forest, moving from fear & mystery to acceptance & curiosity, and eventually having an encounter with a formless elemental of light that engulfs me and then leaves as soon as it had arrived, leaving me cleansed and with a new found appreciation for the quiet desolation I find myself in. 
I like to think that it reflects my love for being by myself and only doing what I want to do in that moment without a worry for anyone or anything else, whilst also appreciating new encounters & how they can change who you are for the better.

The Beaten Path

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_6pXb62Jz0

Jim wrote on his soundcloud:I wrote this song last year with Lillian Mareddy but her vocals weren't recorded properly, I couldn't sync them up correctly. So I remixed it in collaboration with Saskia, an amazing vocalist from Belgium, she stepped in and did an amazing job singing this very sexy and difficult song! I toned down the lyrics a bit but it's still very highly suggestive, so if you don't like sexy funky erotic songs then don't listen to this one. I added new sound effects to the mix, the moaning and groaning is not Saskia. I will be dropping the video on July 4th on YouTube with an age restriction on it, the video is pretty wild. Here's the link:

youtu.be/G_6pXb62Jz0

So let's get ready to rumble, to get down, and do some dirty dancing! Cheers!🥂


“SEX OBJECT”

OOH I WANNA BE (YOUR SEX OBJECT)
OOH I WANNA SEE (YOUR ERECT SUBJECT)
OOH LOOK AT ME ('CAUSE I'M ON FIRE)
OOH I'M BURNING UP (WITH PURE DESIRE)

DON'T GET ME WRONG, I LOVE LAYING ON YOUR LAP,
FEELING SO STRONG, LIKE MY MIND IS IN A TRAP,
WANT IT, NEED IT, GOTTA HAVE IT, NO MORE PLAYIN' ROUND,
HIGH TIME WE SWAP SPIT, KNOCK BOOTS AND GET DOWN,

OOH I WANNA BE (YOUR SEX OBJECT)
OOH I WANNA SEE (YOUR ERECT SUBJECT)
OOH LOOK AT ME ('CAUSE I'M ON FIRE)
OOH I'M BURNING UP (WITH PURE DESIRE)

WANT YOUR HANDS ALL OVER MY BODY,
THINKIN' WE CAN GET A LITTLE NAUGHTY,
PULL BACK THESE SHEETS,
LET'S GET THIS PARTY STARTED,

QUIT PLAYIN' NICE, QUIT FOLLOWING THE RULES,
A TON OF SPICE, A LITTLE WAX, THAT COULD BE COOL,
TAKE CONTROL, PUT YOUR HANDS AROUND MY THROAT,
LET'S ROCK AND ROLL, YOU'VE GOT ME ON THE ROPES,

OOH I WANNA BE (YOUR SEX OBJECT)
OOH I WANNA SEE (YOUR ERECT SUBJECT)
OOH LOOK AT ME ('CAUSE I'M ON FIRE)
OOH I'M BURNING UP (WITH PURE DESIRE)

LOOK IN MY EYES, AS IF YOU HOLD MY HEART,
FORGET MY CRIES, LET'S SMASH TILL WE FALL APART,
HIT ME HARD, GIMME ALL THAT DIRTY TALK,
I'M YOUR BLACKBOARD AND BABY YOUR MY CHALK,

OOH I WANNA BE (YOUR SEX OBJECT)
INFLICT PAIN ON ME (I'M YOUR PRIME SUSPECT)
GIVE ME THE THIRD DEGREE (YOU KNOW I'LL NEVER FAKE IT)
LET'S GO ANOTHER ROUND (BABY I CAN TAKE IT)

DON'T ASK ME IF I'M DOIN' OKAY,
I'M HERE TO LET YOU HAVE IT YOUR WAY,
TIE ME UP AND WRAP THOSE GUNS AROUND ME,

OOH I WANNA BE (YOUR SEX OBJECT)
INFLICT PAIN ON ME (I'M YOUR PRIME SUSPECT)
GIVE ME THE THIRD DEGREE (YOU KNOW I'LL NEVER FAKE IT)
LET'S GO ANOTHER ROUND (BABY I CAN TAKE IT)

I'M YOUR SEX OBJECT,
I'M YOUR SEX OBJECT,
I'M YOUR SEX OBJECT,
I'M YOUR SEX OBJECT.

BY LILLIAN MAREDDY & JIM VALDES © 2023

SEX OBJECT (Lillian Mareddy and Jim Valdes - vocals Saskia)-you tube!

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

Oh Yeah (funkier Edit 2)

James Brown - Sex Machine (Da Skinstad Swing - House Remix 3)

Lyrics

A slant of light sound so bright...

Oh road to hell 
Heaven make my now
Only road I can tell
Teach me lion owl
One brave face fronts a mindfull race
No rat patrolling
Dance till you drop
Fuck pop
Earth rock hop and hope inside
Inside

📜A Slant of Light

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)

It's that time - Fisher x Disclosure- You & Me (Bicep Remix)

Fisher x You & Me - Free Download

for australia day. whatever that may have or will ever mean.

the great australian dream

Last of my winter songs. 

Outside the room where I seek rest
There’s a bird that makes its nest
In a tree, safe from the snow 
In the day as it flakes down
Into drifts and frozen ground
He dusts off his wings for to go
To that fair lady in the town
She casts seeds and he swoops down
Chirping songs that he’d thought up in his tree
Then he flies home each night
In the silver moonlight
And whispers her name to me

Man you should see him fly
‘Cross the moon-slick cobalt sky
In the cloudless frost-bit night 
Coasting through the golden beams 
Frosted hills and glassy streams
Donning shadows of his flight 
When the stars flicker above
He returns from whom we love
Cooing lullabies on the way back to his tree
Yes he flies home each night
In the silver moonlight
And whispers her name to me 


Silver Moonlight

I write songs on the couch in my kitchen. I record them on my phone.

Talking About The Weather

Lie Down

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.

Trapped In A Disco

Sean Smith /|||||| Orange Paperbacks