Your voice is so soft! Just beautiful, awesome guitar playing and melody \m/

I love the guitar picking -- and how it transitions into those . . . bells/ chimes? and then back. I've never heard something quite like that.

Dreamy track, i like the way you play with the stereo, make me travel !

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A small poem with no words.

Many thanks to David Dunham @david-dunhamuser589535203 for his generous help in mastering my track.

Table for One

Jazz variations made after listening to a rap track by Dtrot the Pilot, a vast talent....first time listening...and I mean really listening... to a rap track....specifically....listening to the musical patterns. After immersion in Dtrot the Pilot's track (Whatcha Feelin) for over an hour...this came out. Thank you Dtrot. You inspired me.

Jazz (Horn) Variations on listening carefully to a rap track

Have you heard the secret language
Of the nighthawk as it flies overhead
Have you heard the lonesome calling
Of the dove as it searches for a friend
Have you heard the nighttime singing
Of the cricket in a dry river bed

Night and day
In all the sights and sounds
If you look all around
Night and day
In all the sights and sounds
He’s waiting to be found

Have you seen the tiny wonder
Of the hummingbird flap its wings so fast
Have you seen the calm unfurling 
Of owls wings like sails on a ship’s mast
Have you seen the startling shade
Of the vulture’s shadow as it flies past

Night and Day

Night And Day

Short song on thuesday night

An original one take track by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

A one take blues jam. Les wrote the amazing lyrics with which I  jammed this track. I was feeling the blues at the time and wanted to keep the raw emotion, so I haven't produced the track. This is a one take on rhythm guitars, vocal, bass and lead. Warts n all! The vocal is the original jam. Hope you like it! 

Keeping it real.

Lyrics...

Would I be overstating, my friend,
A light in the darkness, lead me to the end.
A comfort when I stumble, a shoulder to cry on,
No altar, no god, just keep movin' along.

When my father gave wisdom, fell on deaf ears,
Scream and rail at the system, expose all my fears.
In the midst of conversation, stumble, no sense,
They wait in anticipation, make fun at my expense.

I'm a poet, a joker, a faker, less than my parts,
Liar, thief, breaker of promises and hearts.
Traveled the world without leaving my room,
Planted seeds in the morning, flowers fully bloom.

Watchin' the world burn before me, know it's wrong,
Emotions boil within me, weak and the strong.
Whispers tumbled and span like leaves in the fall,
Smile of the wicked, pride in the deed, stand tall.

Rattlesnake

A Poet a Joker a Faker

A POET, A JOKER, A FAKER!

Caution

Campy song dedicated to all those souls taken by our seas.  This was the band’s last song with Danny Vaughn , the original guitarist in Sitges Spain.  Thanks Danny.

This song is dedicated to Cody, who was taken by a shark on a swim one night in the sea of Cortez.

Sharks In Sitges! (don’t go in the water)

Don't you hate it when people start describing a dream they had? I hope not..

I saw an angel in my  dream
Torn and tattered were her wings
And She revealed the truth to me
And it brought me to my knees
It made everything so clear
And my eyes filled with tears
But when i wiped the tears away
Her words had faded in the day

I met a man who came to me
From a land across the sea
He had stardust in his eyes
as we looked toward the sky
He held my face in his two hands
I  felt the fire flow through his veins
And I trembled in my fear
As I whispered in his  ear

Show me the way to get back home
Show me the place where i belong
Give me the stars to light the road
Show me the way to get back home

if it's not too late
Show me how to change our fate
and we all have lost the way
And there's no time left to wait

As i stand before you now
Feeling naked and ashamed 
At the mercy of it all
because I gave it all away

Angel, please return to me

Show Me The Way Home

Cast of characters:
Surfers Like Us–@user-411502040–Artur–songwriting, foundational rhythm guitar
TexMex Shaman–@texmex-shaman–Stephen–guitar solos in first half, mix, and production
J.J. Terrell–@j-j-terrell–keys, including organ and electric piano
K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara–Ken–drums and percussion
Llanpsych–@llanpsych–Tez–Guitar solo in the second half
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)–@josh-clary-1–bass guitar
 This is a song that Artur wrote in his unique, original, and signature surf rock style, and passed it on to Josh, as a gift. Josh added some bass, and, of course, had to get the rest of the Eclectic Collective involved, too. Ken came up with the energetic, driving beat, perfectly suited for the song. JJ added some really stunning, surfy organ and jamming electric piano. Tez added his signature inspired, powerful lead in the second part. Stephen added his dynamic guitar voice to the first half, and was kind, generous, patient, and talented enough to mix and produce the whole thing.
  I asked Artur the meaning of the song's title, and he told me that it refers to the soulmate some people find, who can carry you through anything, even if you or they may be a little crazy. It's about crazy love!
  We hope you enjoy our third installment of our surf rock series

The One-Eclectic Collective

Taken from the upcoming STA debut album "Rock and Roll Kills" (2024)
Youtube link: https://youtu.be/1drueM8F0Hc

lyrics:
butterfingers
---------------

I heard this story a long time ago
i heard it before, and now i am long gone

I faced my demons and now i'm back strong
not headstrong, at some point i was wrong

butterfingers, we lost control
we slipped away and run away

i cross my fingers, we won't mess it up 
again this time, i hope you'll be fine

you were so sloppy and gave it up
i hope you remember, that i was your crutch

next thing you know, was to lose control
and now you crawl, to save your soul
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(c)&(p), all rights reserved, STA 2023.

Rock and Roll Kills

butterfingers

Dark environment

LYRICS:

I paved the road and I drove it home
All on my own like I like to be
And I brought the rain and drank all your pain
And make you feel sane when you want to be

Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
What you wanted from me, you don't need it
What you want me to be, I can't be it
What you need to believe, can't un-see it
What you need is the need to be now

Now now now now now now now now
Now now now now now now now now

I paint my sky and I fly it dry
Limits are high in a reverie
And I make the way and borrow you may
But you only play yourself mentally

Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
What you wanted from me, you don't need it
What you want me to be, I can't be it
What you need to believe, can't un-see it
What you need is the need to be now

I used to be alone, I'm used to being alone
When I'm feeling alone, I feel I'm close to home
There will come a time when your mind is free
There will come a time when you don't need to be
Anyone

What you wanted from me, you don't need it
What you want me to be, I can't be it
What you need to believe, can't un-see it
What you need is the need to be now
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh

Need To Be

Sadly and tragically as apt today as it was when released 50+ years ago. A song of divine retribution, ultimately. This song has been with me all my life and it was a pleasure to do vocals for https://soundcloud.com/thephaige on this. He did all the hard work and created an orchestral, snarling, chaotic, beautiful soundscape which nods to, but doesn't ape the original. 
Not monetising, just for fun
Play as loud as you can, then turn it up more
be good
Nick
Instruments, mix, prod, artwork  - Gary
Voice - Nick

War Pigs - Alternative Universe - ThePhaige with Nicholas Ridiculous

Shiny Machine | remembering Eddie Van Halen

It's been three years now that we lost legendary Rock guitarist Edward Van Halen. In memory and celebration of his life and influence on me and so many others I have made a track in the vein of and heavily inspired by his music and playing.

I hope you can enjoy this tribute and that it will make you think of him and his joyful, loud and exuberant music.

-Dan

Recorded with the EVH relic Frankenstrat Guitar.
Track written, recorded and played by Dan van den Berg, loosely based on EVH music.

Recorded October 2023,
Recorded using Amplitube, AURIA.
Image AI and editing by Dan van den Berg

Shiny Machine | Remembering Eddie Van Halen |  Dan van den Berg

“The Long Winding Road Back to Who I Was Meant to Be” is a deeply personal collection of songs tracing Abigail Markley’s real-life journey as a transgender woman—one of courage, rediscovery, and grace. Each song marks a milestone on her path toward authenticity, from moments of doubt and heartbreak to quiet victories and radiant self-acceptance. Through heartfelt vocals, intimate storytelling, and lush acoustic textures, Abigail invites listeners to walk beside her on that winding road toward truth, healing, and love.

Produced by Inclusive Rainbow Studios, this album is not only a chronicle of transformation but also a celebration of resilience and the beauty of becoming exactly who you were always meant to be.

The Long Winding Road Back To Who I Was Meant To Be

This is the very first song I sang with my friends at Cowboy Cadence. I wrote it because of someone very special to me, named Kathy Trevelyan had inspired me to write it.

The song is called “In the Quiet Room.” Sometimes, when I feel sad or hurt, it’s like I’m sitting all alone in a quiet room. I wanted to write a song about how that feels—like when you’re sad and don’t know what to say, or when you feel like nobody can see you.

But the song isn’t just about being sad. It’s also about being brave, even just a little bit! As the song goes on, I try to show how I start to feel a tiny bit better—maybe by saying “no” when something isn’t right, or by letting myself cry if I need to. That’s how I learn to trust myself and remember that I’m not all alone.

At the end of the song, I make a promise to myself, and to you!, that I can let love and happiness come back into my heart, even if I still feel a little sad sometimes. The song is a gentle hug, reminding you that it’s okay to feel quiet or sad, and that you are never really alone. Even if your voice is soft, it’s still important, and people want to hear you.

Verse 1:
In the quiet room, I hold my breath,
Shadows dance along the wall.
My voice is just a memory—
I’m afraid to speak at all.

I fold myself into the silence,
Hide my heart beneath my sleeve.
The world is too heavy,
And I find it hard to breathe.

Pre-Chorus:
There’s a sadness in the mirror,
Eyes too tired to cry,
I pretend I’m made of stone,
But inside, I ask why.

Chorus:
But a whisper in the darkness
Says, “You’re not alone.”
I gather up the pieces,
And carry myself home.

I let a single tear fall,
I let my shoulders shake—
I speak my name into the night,
And let the sadness break.

Verse 2:
The first “no” is barely spoken,
My lips tremble with the sound,
But every truth I whisper
Plants hope in barren ground.

Bridge:
I am not just what I’ve suffered,
I am more than every scar.
I am quiet, I am gentle,
I am learning who you are.

Final Chorus:
And every dawn is softer now,
The darkness starts to fade.
I open up my window,
Let the light find where I’ve prayed.

I hold my own reflection,
Forgiving all I’ve been—
In the quiet room, I promise:
I will let love in.

OUTRO:

In the quiet room,
I let love in...
I let love in...
I let love in...

From Fear To Love

In The Quiet Room

Heavy Punk Rock 'n' Roll band turns into Synthwave nowadays! Brand NEW album "Ultraviolet Cosmos" available NOW!
https://shockthealgorithm.bandcamp.com/album/ultraviolet-cosmos

These songs are my solo project. I've never lost my love for all the times I would play an acoustic set at coffee shops around LA. I'm also the singer and co-songwriter for the band Company of Saints.

Night And Day

The City and the Sea

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