The 2nd track from The Texas Room's 2015 Collaboration Album.  

Written by Hears Kra-z, Lemké  Louis Wall and Randy Newman.

Harp:  Ruth Acuff
Violin:  Kristina Galindo
Voice:  Hears Kra-z,  Lemké,  Louis Wall
Production:  Vertibro, Michael Franco
Piano:  Randy Newman
Additional Production:  Damon Davis

Mixed by Vertibro

Lyrics to Lemké Verse:


Alone like under a shroud.
Drowning, drowning like in times of mourning.
Spill, pour out tears and dry.
Thinking of stopping time but mistaken.
Scream, pray, laugh, deny….
Shoot, cry, push, flee!
Ugly…man, because the end is close.
Close but buddy nothing prevent that we initiate:
Grace, style, rhymes on the mark;
Strengths multiplied as that of a missile.
Bet-break, split the vinyl… but dude the flow is fly as far as the edge of the Thames.

Scared to fall without being able to hold on to.
Fear that has been dominated by too much of anxiety.
Scared of trying without finally making it.
Trying to go forward to have no regrets!!


Middle Bridge Section:

Don’t be afraid,
Just take the time,
Think…take action!

Manifest(o)

The April song from The Texas Room. 

Written by: Punda Serge (Rwanda), Vincent Niyabizi (Burundi) and Louis Wall (STL).

Featuring:  
Vocals:  Punda Serge
Vocals: Vincent Niyabizi
Piano \ Drums: Louis Wall
Bass:   Andy Hainz
Guitar:  Ian Anderson
Voice:  Joshua James Provow-Wall
Voice:  Candäcé Wilbert
Violin:  Sarah Velasquez 

Produced by Louis Wall
Additional Production: Ben Tulin
Additional Engineering:  Jason McEntire

Lyrics in English:

lets get up 
let's share a dinner and 
talk about what's troubling us 
we been fighting for so long 
and we are killing each other 
for no reason
we need to understand that 
there are many people out there who
do not want us togather
because of their own hidden agendas

together we are stronger
hate does not help us
we need to love each other



Unison

The Texas Room's May Release: "Red River Valley"

Performed By:  Natalie Huggins
Featuring:  The Voice of the Holy Spirit African Choir

This recording is dedicated to the memory of Eric Garner and all of our brothers and sisters who lost their lives while peacefully pursuing their version of the American dream.

Our voices will not be silenced. 

"From this valley they say you are going.
We will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile,
For they say you are taking the sunshine
That has brightened our pathway a while."

Special thanks to Dave Anderson, Damon Davis and Ben Tulin

Red River Valley

The June collaboration song from The Texas Room Collaboration Project. 

"Summertime"  written by George Gershwin

Vocal:  Ben Tulin  (USA)
Accordian:  Mensur Hatic (Bosnia)
Piano / Percussion: Louis Wall (USA)
Upright Bass:  Andy Hainz  (USA)

Recorded / Produced /Mixed:  Louis Wall
Additional Production:  Tim Gebaur

Interview / Preview: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gepC01JQyJE

This song is a part of a EP released exclusively for the CSA, Saint Louis. 
 

Recorded at Native Sound Recordings, Saint Louis, MO USA

Summertime

“Drumurile noastre” (Our paths) -Dan George Spătaru 

Vocal / Guitar: Ben Tulin 
Vocal: Grace Smith 
Harp: Danielle Williams 
Violin: Kristina Galindo 
Bass / Cello: Andy Hainz 
Flute: Erica May Randolph 
Drums / Percussion: Louis Wall 

Produced, recorded and mixed by Louis Wall at Native Sound Recording, Saint Louis, MO.

This production of this Romanian pop-song was commissioned by Community Supported Arts, Saint Louis in 2015. 

LYRICS:
I shall forget  whatever happened in my life before, years 
and months and nights turned to suffering, the moment of 
separation, I won’t ask you for what you can’t give, I won’t ask 
for your love, I won’t knock on closed doors anymore, don't 
turn your eyes away from me 

Chorus: Maybe our paths will meet someday 
Our paths our love our thoughts our joy 

I will always keep hold of love that’s true, I will always hope for 
uncommon love, the thought that hurts, the thought that chills 
My voice is calling, just allow me your friendship 

Chorus: Maybe our paths will meet someday 
Our paths our love our thoughts our joy

Drumurile Noastre

The August Release from The Texas Room Collaboration Project, written by Burundian, Vincent Niyibizi.  Produced by Louis Wall.
Collaborations with Danielle Williams, Black James and The Leonas.

Vocals:  Vincent Niyibizi, The Voice of the Holy Spirit Choir, The Leonas
Beats:   FKA Ice, Louis Wall
Harp:    Danielle  Williams

Vocals recorded by Lawrence Setordzie.  
Recorded, mixed and produced by Louis Wall at Native Sound Recording, St. Louis

Usilie (Don't Cry)

An 8-Bit version of the Mexican mega-classic performed by The Vanilla Beans with inspiration from Adria and Her Treasures.

Arranged by Andy Garces

Mixed by Louis Wall for The Texas Room Collaboration Project 2015

Cielito Lindo-(My Beautiful Sky)

The Vanilla Beans collaborating with Adria and Her Treasures for The Texas Room Collaboration Project. 

Written by The Vanilla Beans

Produced and Mixed by Louis Wall

Bass By Andy Hainz.

Zombie Love Song

The October Song from The Texas Room Collaboration Album.

Featuring:
18AC:  Vocals
Lemké: Vocals
Khaled Hussien:  Vocals
Louis Wall: Vocals / Drums / Production
Sarah Valasquez;  Violin
Andy Hainz:  Bass
Kristina Galindo: Violin

Recorded mixed and produced by Louis Wall for The Texas Room non-profit recording project.

Tora Tora Tora / Lori

The November Song from The Texas Room Monthly Collaboration Project is "Gua Sorai Uchali" is an old Nepalese devotional song. 

Vocals by:  Martha Samal, Prem Samal, Milan Kws, Hari Samalni, Dhan Magar, Romi Samal and Lok Mongar
Bass, Guitar, Harmonium by: Michael Ramsey
Harmonium and Naal by: Ajit Logun
Drums: Louis Wall
Tambourine by: Prem Samal

Produced, Recorded and mixed by Louis Wall

Special thanks to Michael Ramsey for spearheading this song and organizing. 

Lyrics:

Lets sing loudly 
and worship our lord by lifting our hands

Lets worship him by
Playing the flute
sitar and all the instruments
Lets sing together in one voice

Lets worship him by
dancing, singing, playing the drum
Lets worship him with our hearts and minds
and lift up his name


Gau Sorai Uchali (Psalm 150)

The December song from The Texas Room Collaboration album.

This song features a subtle Harmonium part from Nepali, Ajit Logun and was written by Brian Landzaant and Louis Wall.

Lyrics:
Are we all like that?
And do we have to match?
It's becoming old hat

And that man is a lesson in fashion 
We fear this is rigged
Or real enough to feign

Are they all like that?
Why do they have to laugh?
Its becoming old hat

And that man is our lesson in fashion 
We fear that this is rigged
Or real enough to feign

are we really hearing voices or is this just noise
are we really hearing voices or is this just noise
are we really hearing voices or is this just noise

Walk alone and it'll tear you up
Walk alone and it'll tear you up
walk alone and It'll tear you up

Are we all like that?
And do we have to match?
Its becoming old hat

And that man is a lesson

Voice:  Brian Landzaant
Voice / Synth: Natalie Huggins
Voice / Synth / Drums: Louis Wall
Harmonium:  Ajit Logun

Recorded / Produced and Mixed by Louis Wall for The Texas Room. 


Non-Fiction

Old Hat

Bonus track from the Texas Room. Khaled Hussein, a prolific Iraqi singer, performs "I bear Witness"  in collaboration with the Texas Room.

Lyrics:
I bear witness to a woman who would give me pure love. 

The Texas Room

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