Beautiful song...I really like the multiple voices as well as the guitar tone(s). Very nicely done! ✌🏻

I like the vocal harmonies a lot [via https://sc.repostexchange.com]

Very clever, thoughtful lyrics, Well sung, recorded and produced - well done !

Love what you're doing, man. Real inspiring.

Pretty nice ambience. Just need to fix the vocal with more confidence to bring more energy. Good work still

Awesome lyrics. Loved the storyline. How many of us are like this?

"The Lunatic's Gift" by These Guitars Say Sorry unfolds as a lyrical masterpiece, where the emotive strumming of an acoustic guitar intertwines with soulful narratives. This fifth album, comprising nine tracks, is a testament to the grittily poetic prowess of the UK-born, US-based artist. 

In tracks like "I Am Yours" and "Second Person Singular," the artist skillfully navigates the delicate balance between vulnerability and strength. The poetic lyricism in "I Am Yours" unveils a profound sense of intimacy, as the acoustic guitar weaves a melodic backdrop to the heartfelt confession. Meanwhile, "Second Person Singular" showcases the artist's storytelling finesse, crafting a narrative that resonates with universal themes of love and self-discovery.

The unique fusion of influences, reflective of the artist's cross-continental journey from the UK to the US, adds a distinctive flavor to each track. This album is not merely a collection of songs; it's a sonic journey that invites listeners to explore the intricate nuances of the artist's identity and experiences.

Immerse yourself in the raw beauty of acoustic resonance and the poignant storytelling of "The Lunatic's Gift." This album stands as a testament to the artist's ability to create a musical landscape where every note is a brushstroke, painting a portrait of emotion and introspection. Whether you're captivated by the haunting melodies or moved by the evocative lyrics, this album is a gift that keeps on giving, offering a timeless exploration of the human experience.

The Lunatic's Gift by These Guitars Say Sorry. Lyrical singer songwriter and acoustic guitar player.

These Guitars Say Sorry's  folk-inspired songwriting style, is accompanied by his percussive acoustic guitar on "F-U-N", a folk song Inspired by helping his daughter do a spelling test and spelling out life's issues one letter at a time.

F-U-N
F-U-N spells fun I'm having none
O-N-E spells one I'm on my own

And I know that if I saw you
It wouldn't make me happy
Just a little less sad
Than I am right now

Anymore,I can't see
The wood for the trees
I'm sure there must be more
But it's a secret no-one's sharing

I was never happy in my own skin
It's not cold comfort that I'm warm
Just give me something to believe in
I never thought of that before

S-P-U-N I just feel so spun
W-R-O-N-G am I wrong?

Sometimes it feels different
But not enough to notice
From hope I turn to hopeless
Then it's gone

Anymore,I can't see
The wood for the trees
I'm sure there must be more
But it's a secret no-one's sharing

F.U.N. by These Guitars Say Sorry. [folk music | singer songwriter]

Jez Slowe - Vocals & Guitars
Stu Head - Vocals, Guitars & Banjo

Hear more of Stu's work from The Welton Shipwreck at
https://soundcloud.com/stoojmusic

He's the baby at every christening

The bride at every white wedding

And the corpse at every

Funeral

He's the lost child on the fairground ride

The misfit toy you left behind

The crying kid at the bus stop

That you know

His eyes are red his blood does clot

He's in the gutter it's time to stop

He knows that he has seen much better days

And his better days have seen much better days

You're the darkness on a sunny day

A little boy that lost his way

And no he can't come out to play

Anymore

He's Jonah and he's Joan of Arc

A broken swing in the local park

And it throws it into stark

Relief for me

He's a shadow on a foggy day

A good intention gone astray

And a kite that's stuck

Up in a tree

He's a broken promise, a broken heart

He bought the horse, forgot the cart

He wrote the end before the start

Of it all

His eyes are red his blood does clot

He's in the gutter it's time to stop

He knows that he has seen much better days

And his better days have seen much better days
"Second Person Singular" by These Guitars Say Sorry appears on the new album "The Lunatic's Gift". 

Listen to more at https://soundcloud.com/these-guitars-say-sorry/sets/these-guitars-say-sorry-the

Second Person Singular by These Guitars Say Sorry

Jeremias Langsämmer's "We, The Falling Waves," is a composition from the album "When The Silent Scream." Evoking cinematic landscapes, this track unfolds as sonically tailored for film soundtracks. With delicate pizzicato strings, it crafts an atmosphere that is both haunting and hopeful, reminiscent of the atmospheric nuances found in the work of Icelandic composers. The inclusion of melodica and drums adds a modern twist to the classical elements, creating a sonic tapestry that transcends time and emotion. Langsämmer invites listeners to immerse themselves in a poignant journey through contemporary classical and minimal music.

We, The Falling Waves by Jeremias Langsämmer. Modern classical soundtrack.

"Tripping Over Gold" is like a sonic joyride where These Guitars Say Sorry teams up with Stu Head from The Welton Shipwreck. These guys bring the feels with gritty vocals, dreamy guitars, and a mix of keys. It's shoegaze heaven, loaded with distortion, harmonies, and dream pop vibes. "Tripping Over Gold" isn't just a tune; it's a wild journey that shows when These Guitars Say Sorry and Stu Head join forces, they cook up some seriously cool shoegaze magic. Lace up your sonic boots and take a stroll through "Tripping Over Gold."

Tripping Over Gold

We're painting in blues and reds
I wrote to you and I told you
All the things that I forget

The agony of small difference
Six degrees of desperation
Belt iron broken
The multiplying villains of nature

We're tripping over gold
Feeling so much better
Now I've sold my soul

The signal in the noise
Running in the dust
Of course boys they must be boys
But correct me if you must

I know that you'll forgive me
For stealing all your lines
But the truth is if I'm honest
They're much better than mine

There are no flowers any more
I still remember the morning
And you walking out of the door

Only once I saw the killer of hope
Turning back with a smile
And you're never coming home
You're never coming home

We're tripping over gold
Feeling so much better
Now I've sold my soul

Tripping Over Gold by These Guitars Say Sorry. Britpop. UK Alternative rock.

Listen to the unfolding album here: soundcloud.com/these-guitars-say-sorry/sets/where-the-sun-stands-still-by

Laxá - Iceland | San Francisco | Everywhere

Jussi Siglarson - Guitar
Bjarne Guðjohnsen - Bass
Matthias Helguson - Drums
Mike Taylor - Keyboards

Ourselves. Alone. by Laxá

From These Guitars Say Sorry's new album "The Lunatic's Gift". The 5th album for the US based UK singer songwriter.

Listen to more at https://soundcloud.com/these-guitars-say-sorry/sets/these-guitars-say-sorry-the

You shot an arrow through my heart
I got a tattoo to cover the scars
I know I still look up at the stars
I was born in the gutter

And every teardrop leaves a stain
And I can't be bothered to explain
And I know you think I am to blame
In your own mind, in your own mind

I can't help but scream
I'm living other's dreams

We're not bad people
We just do bad things
We don't hide it all
It's as it seems
And if you want to be believed
Then just keep your distance

I still listen if you lend an ear
But what I want is never clear
And the promises they don't appear
Though I made them, though I made them

We're Not Bad People by These Guitars Say Sorry

"Embark on a genre-defying journey with Jeremias Langsämmer's single, 'The End Of Everything,' where the distinguished German composer seamlessly blends classical, soundtrack, and contemporary classical elements. Langsämmer orchestrates a sonic masterpiece featuring the delicate interplay of pizzicato strings, resonant French horn, and celestial harp. The calm adagio piano, at the core of this composition, anchors the listener in a contemplative exploration, skillfully contrasting light and shade.

This genre-blending piece transcends traditional boundaries, offering a unique experience that goes beyond typical melancholic or despondent themes. Instead, Langsämmer introduces a nuanced sense of tentative hope, a distinctive characteristic that sets this composition apart. The reviewer's observation captures the essence of this musical tapestry — a serene acceptance of an inevitable 'End,' accompanied by the potential for positive transformation amid closure.

In the words of one reviewer, 'Well, I thought I was the king of gloomy songs. You just took over my crown with "The End of Everything" :-) Beautiful composition.' Explore the intersections of classical, soundtrack, and contemporary classical genres in this captivating single that defies genre conventions and invites listeners into a world of emotional depth and resolution."

The End Of Everything by Jeremias Langsämmer. Classical, soundtrack,  composer.

From These Guitars Say Sorry's new album "The Lunatic's Gift". The 5th album for the US based UK singer songwriter.

Listen to more at https://soundcloud.com/these-guitars-say-sorry/sets/these-guitars-say-sorry-the

LYRICS

The hope, the joy
Kicked out of them before they’re 18
Too young to know every silver lining has a cloud
But no one cares
That old trees have such crooked branches
Or that you speak
In crumbling concrete new town vowels

When good days come
And you’re down and out in your home town
Your words don’t travel alone
And you’re never coming home  

No one cares as much as they used to
I don’t know why they should
And no one stares if I am truthful
I’m barely worth a second look
So you can hope if you are hopeful
Or fear if you are scared
Your lustre went before your shine
I don’t know if you’re aware

The penny drops
And falls between the cracks in the pavement
It makes me feel
Like I am never going to die
I know I’m the first
To stand here glorifying failure
If you’re the hurricane
Then I am the kite.

When good days come
And you’re down and out in your home town
Your words don’t travel alone
And you’re never coming home

When Good Days Come by These Guitars Say Sorry

This is what I imagine being in a place of complete rest feels like. This track is meant to transport you to your place of tranquility, your place of Zen, your Jade Garden.

To add on Spotify:
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Jade Garden

"I Am Yours" is the latest song from UK born but US based singer songwriter These Guitars Say Sorry and appears on "The Lunatic's Gift", the 5th album from the US based UK singer songwriter.

Listen to more at https://soundcloud.com/these-guitars-say-sorry/sets/these-guitars-say-sorry-the

I Am Yours by These Guitars Say Sorry

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盡情閃爍 Unbridled Glitter(Discotronic Dub)

Cover art "Truth stolen away by Time beyond the reach of Envy and Discord", Nicolas Poussin (1641).

Track art "Envy", Raphael Kirchner (pre 1917).

Envy

I wish I could heal you

Ik wou dat ik jou kon genezen

Tekst, compositie, zang, gitaar: Wouter Vanreusel
Piano, arrangement: Filip Verdick

Ik Wou Dat Ik Jou Kon Genezen - demo

"Dead Words Drowning" by These Guitars Say Sorry is the second track from the new album "The Lunatic's Gift". The 5th album for the US based UK singer songwriter.

Dead Words Drowning

I know just how it feels
The voices seeping in to steal
The dreams you thought you had
From bad to worse
Your dead words drown you

When there was you and I
We convinced ourselves we'd be alright
Deep down we knew the truth would surface
And that was worse than any lie we'd tell

And we knew that we would reach the end
The journey down we'd just pretend
All the suffering was heaven sent
Where were you when i called you?

I gave you what I never had
You turned around and gave it back
Your fairy tales were painted black
But that's another story

It could have gone this way
It could have gone that way
I'm not telling your fortune
When I say it ends badly

It's all in my head
And it was from the start
My heart's just not in it
Love tore us apart

Dead words are drowning
Sink the ship without hope
I'd love to get out
But we row the same boat

So that is that we'll end it here
What is next is never clear
We'll stagger on our hopes and fears
Keep us through the Winter

If love was all I had to give
It's not enough to make us fit
Together we can make a whole
A hole we've fallen into

I catch my breath drop it again
The in my chest the same old pain
I know I am the one to blame
For the dead words that are drowning

Dead Words Drowning by These Guitars Say Sorry

Composer of music for film, games and live performance. Originally from the UK, now living and working in the Pacific Northwest. 
Ambient | Classical | Dark Jazz | Singer Songwriter | Post Rock

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Second Person Singular by These Guitars Say Sorry

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