Name: If You Only Knew - 2024 Remaster by TF4
Duration: 2 min 51 s
Description: 2024 Remaster using Izotope & The God Particle

It is good. To me, it feels as if you are holding back your emotions and concentrating on the rhythm to bring out the melody. The tension seems to be supported rather by adrenaline.

Music and vocals by Tanisha Jackland
*Nanobox synth(Lemon Drop)

Little Black Matchstik Girl

No locks of gold she would have worn
Nor fair in skin she would adorn

Every time she rose to speak
No ears to listen how they sleep

No one cared for the girl with naps
How she read you like a map

She had issues with her self
All of them on a dusty shelf

For everyone to judge and see
Her human flaws plauging thee

With no one there to help her plight
Her body began to dim in light

when she died in dark and cold
No one knew her depth in soul

Who was a fire that warmed the old
A golden angel you would behold

"Love hard. Get your heartbroken. Laugh. Cry. Suffer. Explore. Wear your scars with pride. Allow life to teach you in mysterious ways. Risk it all. Put your heart on the line. Fall down. Get back up no matter what..." -Evan Sanders

Little Black Matchstik Girl

Paola Madeleine:   Vocals
Ben Juul:                Drums, Mixing & Mastering
Dirk Taubenheim:  Guitars, Bass, E-Bow, Vocs

Anyone who has seen The Chosen might like this song. It is about Maria of Magdala and her first encounter with Jesus. Thanks so much, Paola & Ben!

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Maria of Magdala  ft. PAOLA MADELAINE

I recently visited the home where I spent my childhood and young adult years.  It belongs to someone else now and I can't help feeling wistful about it.  It was a wonderful place to grow up and I am so thankful for these memories.
The image is an oil painting by my husband Michael and is the view from the front porch.  
A shout-out to David Dunham for his wonderful help in mastering my music.
@david-dunhamuser589535203

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JTSunrise Rendition of St. James Infirmary

Slow Blues, 60bpm 4/4

[Refrain]

Dm                    A7              Dm
I went down to St. James Infirmary 
Bb7 A7 Bb7 A7 Dm
To see my Baby there
                        Dm                     A7                 Dm
They had Her stretched-out on a marble table 
Bb7    A7 Bb7 A7 Dm
Asleep, so cold, so fair

[Verse]

             Dm                      A7                Dm
Let her go, You let Her go, God you let Her
Bb7    A7 Bb7 A7 Dm 
Wherever You may be
                Dm                                  A7                 Dm
Couldn’t never look this whole-world wide-over
Bb7    A7 Bb7 A7 Dm
Find a girl half as sweet

[Verse]

            Dm                 A7                     Dm
Gonna bury Her in Her strait-laced boots 
             Dm             A7                 Dm
In Her  walk’n coat and Cloche’ hat
          Dm                    A7            Dm
Put a twenty-dollar bill in Her coin-purse 
        Bb7                    A7   Bb7 A7 Dm
So She’ll know She died standin' pat

An American folk song about going to St. James Infirmary to retrieve a deceased lover. The song evolved over time and potentially from British origins in the 1800s, roots can be traced to the early jazz and blues era in New Orleans. Lyrics and melody were adapted and rearranged by numerous artists over centuries and emerged from a blend of folk, blues, and jazz. It’s popularity grew through oral traditions, diverse interpretations, and legendary performances 

Marble tables were practical for hygiene in morgues due to their white, durable, and non-porous characteristics. The thermal mass of a thick marble stone slab table allowed for temperature retention—ideal for icing in warm climates or maintaining an ambient cool surface in morgues which were typically located in medical facility basements

During the late 1800s and early 1900s, fashionable women dressed in tailored jackets, walking coats, and tailored suits. Garments were designed to be fashionable and practical. Popular was the tailor-made suit, which consisted of a matching jacket and skirt. Suits could have varied styles, including fitted jackets with defined waists and skirts. A walking coat was characterized by its length and suitability for outdoor activities. Women's fashion during this period saw a shift towards more tailored and practical clothing

Unlike higher heels of previous decades, shoes in the 1920s often had lower, practical heels to reflect the era’s active style. Boots had lace-up designs, providing a snug fit around the ankle and calf. This style allowed women to participate in energetic social activities. A stif pointed-toe contributed to a sleek and modern look and had defensive advantages. Boots were made of leather or fabric. Suede and patent leather being also popular

A Cloche (“bell” in French) is a bell-shaped fitted hat that became fashionable in the 1920s, complementing shorter hairstyles of the time

"Standing pat", a poker term meaning to keep one's hand as dealt without drawing additional cards, suggests the idea of a person being content and staying true until the end

In 1927 Fess Williams and his Royal Flush Orchestra were first to record the song under: "Gambler's Blues", crediting Carl Moore and Phil Baxter’s “St. James' Infirmary”. The song became more popular after Armstrong's comedic 1928 recording which mocked more emotionally serious versions. By 1930 at least twenty different recordings had been released. The Duke Ellington Orchestra recorded the song multiple times under names like "The Ten Black Berries", "The Harlem Hot Chocolates", and "The Jungle Band”. In 1933, Cab Calloway's version was released in a classic Betty Boop cartoon and his instrumental version featured Calloway's related hit song - Minnie the Moocher. Irving Mills managed both Calloway and Ellington. Mills Music published both artists 

My version of lyrics. Info from the internet

JTS

St. James Infirmary

Happy on a sad day

2024 Remaster using Izotope & The God Particle

If You Only Knew

If You Only Knew - 2024 Remaster

Another track inspired by the Foundation SciFi books by Isaac Asimov. I love how his books pursue a mystery, only to be replaced by a new one just when you think you've got it... That's life for you. 
The guitar parts were played on a Duesenberg Paloma put through a pitch vibrato, plate reverb, a ping pong delay and a modern amp.

Approaching Gaia

A Monday away from the office is the perfect time for some improv on the piano, with the cat nearby!

Mellow Monday Improv

If You Were Gone

City of tears jazz cover 2

the title on this song seems fitting today as an american inauguration takes place. hopefully a turbulent, stormy era is subsiding and a new beginning is unfolding on january 20th.

the orchestration is by guillaume pearson, guitar arrangement by naldo. the full title of the original song by hitoshi yasui of chairhouse is: "the sweet breath of spring played amidst its branches". his beautiful piano version can be heard here: https://soundcloud.com/chairhouse/the-sweet-breath-of-spring-played-amidst-its-branches-2448-by-chair-house-08272020

more of guillaume's songs & cinematic orchestrations:
soundcloud.com/guillaumelecompositeur/tracks

the cover art is Fandango by Milt Kobayashi

If You Only Knew - 2024 Remaster

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