Beautifully delivery and recording by Mike of your Original Lyrics, Tony. Most enjoyed, My Friend.

Hadn't heard this for a few days Tony , I love the lyrics you write , outstanding and heartfelt !

very nice. Music is just perfect for your beautiful lyrics Tony

Inspirational song Tony and Mike. I like it.

Mike does a beautiful job building this song around Tony's heartfelt lyrics and performs them as if they were an outpouring from his own heart.  The song is a blessing gentlemen.

All Good, thanks

Common music industry questions asked to JTSunrise with responses:

Question: How do you feel about authenticity in music?
Response (JTSunrise): “It’s the core of music. i believe in connecting with listeners through genuine experiences and emotions. Whether it’s a folk ballad or an acoustic punk tune, it has to come from the heart”

Question: What’s your stance on tradition versus innovation?
Response (JTSunrise): “i respect and study musical heritage, i’m also open to experimentation. My Gen X Folkspunk and Seattle Americana pays homage to the past while adding my twisted twist”

Question: How do you handle community engagement?
Response (JTSunrise): “Community matters. As a licensed busker, i connect with people on the streets. Music isn’t about stages; it’s about moments”

Question: What’s your approach to affordability for fans?
Response (JTSunrise): “i keep my rates reasonable. Music should be accessible. A live show of real deal acoustic tunes shouldn’t break anyone’s bank” I mostly give it away 

Question: How do you adapt to different events and audiences?
Response (JTSunrise): “Adaptability is key. Whether it’s a venue, culture event, or campfire gathering, or wedding or life celebration, i adjust the mojo to the vibe”

Question: What inspires your songwriting?
Response (JTSunrise): “Life—highs, lows, mostly inbetween. My songs reflect personal journeys and shared experiences”

Question: How do you balance craftsmanship and spontaneity?
Response (JTSunrise): “Craftsmanship matters. i handpick my instruments with bare fingers and pour my soul into each note. Magic happens in mistakes so i plan to have them and work them in”

Question How do you deal with annoying music interviews if the interviewer is a jackass?
Response (JTSunrise): “Simple, tell the truth:
1. What is your creative process like when writing and recording music?
    * JTSunrise’s Response: “A cosmic dance of creation! When i write, i sit under moonlit trees, strum my guitar to owls, let stardust melodies flow. Recording? Well, i channel wave energy into my microphone. It’s all about capturing radiation.”
2. How do you stay inspired and motivated to create music?
    * JTSunrise’s Response: “Meteor showers, the way leaves rustle, owls. Motivation comes from the background hum of the universe. i listen to it with a cup of chai”
3. Describe a time when you had to collaborate with other musicians on a project.
    * JTSunrise’s Response: “Had a jam session on Saturn’s rings. We traded riffs like shooting stars. Collaboration? It’s like harmonizing with comets—unexpected mysteries and white celestial light majik magic”
4. Do you have experience performing live? If so, what techniques do you use to engage the audience?
    * JTSunrise’s Response: “Whisper banjo secrets to the crowd. Make eye contact with Orion and recite genuinely thoughtful and meaningful empathetic banter. Works every time”
Cosmic Challenges (Hard Questions):
1. How do you handle criticism from fans or critics?
    * JTSunrise’s Response: “Listen, nod. Critics are constellations of opinions”
2. What strategies do you use to promote yourself as an artist?
    * JTSunrise’s Response: “i make friends with black holes—they’re influencers”
3. How do you balance artistic expression with commercial appeal when creating music?
    * JTSunrise’s Response: “i look to the North Star. But supernovae need to pay rent. So, i sprinkle stardust in my lyrics”
Cosmic Wisdom (Best Responses):
1. What sets you apart from other musicians?
    * JTSunrise’s Response: “i’m a comet that makes songs in Morse code. Also, my banjo has a PhD in intergalactic harmonics”
2. How do you ensure that your performances sound consistent across different venues?
    * JTSunrise’s Response: “i don’t”
3. What would you do if asked to perform an unfamiliar song?
    * JTSunrise’s Response: “close my eyes, let the Milky Way guide my fingers, deliver a cosmic ballad”

Feel'n Good

Feelin' Good

A little shortened cover version of Ian Andersons song. "Fire at midnight"
Torbjørn 23.03.24
Cover picture from the album "Songs from the wood" Jethro Tull 1977

FIRE AT MIDNIGHT
I belive in fires at midnight
When the dogs have all been fed
A golden toddy on the mantle
A broken gun beneath the bed

Silken mist outside the window
Frogs and newts slip in the dark
To much hurry ruins the body
I`ll sit easy, fan the spark

Fire at Midnight

Rendition of “Green Eyed Gal” by Ben Tod and LDSB

The Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863, stands as the most pivotal engagement of the American Civil War. Here are the key details:
* Context: After a resounding victory over Union forces at Chancellorsville, General Robert E. Lee led his Army of Northern Virginia into Pennsylvania in late June 1863
* Location: The battle unfolded in the crossroads town of Gettysburg
* Opposing Forces: The advancing Confederates clashed with the Union’s Army of the Potomac, commanded by General George G. Meade
* Intense Fighting: The battle spanned three days, with heavy fighting on both sides
* Pivotal Moment: On July 3, Lee ordered an attack known as “Pickett’s Charge”, where fewer than 15,000 Confederate troops attempted to pierce the Union lines at Cemetery Ridge. Despite briefly breaking through, the assault ultimately failed, resulting in thousands of rebel casualties
* Outcome: Lee was forced to withdraw his battered army toward Virginia on July 4, leaving the dead, dying and wounded to perish in the killing fields and forests. The Union emerged victorious, marking a major turning point by halting Lee’s invasion of the North
* Significance: President Abraham Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address” immortalized this battle as one of the most famous speeches of all time
Casualties:
* Union: 23,049 (3,155 dead, 14,529 wounded, 5,365 missing).
* Confederacy: 28,063 (3,903 dead, 18,735 injured, 5,425 missing) 
The Battle of Gettysburg remains etched in history as a critical moment that shaped the course of the Civil War

JTSunrise likes playing and altering the songs of Benjamin Tod:
Musical Roots:
JTSunrise: An American folk performer with roots in the 90s Seattle and Tempe music scenes. Weaves classic tunes and heartfelt tales with a mix of acoustic instruments like guitar, banjo, mandolin, uke, autoharp, and harmonica
Benjamin Tod: An American singer-songwriter, lead singer, and guitarist for the Lost Dog Street Band. His music is honest, gritty, and rooted in country blues and folk traditions
Subject Matter:
JTSunrise: Explores modern themes and images through folkspunk and Americana
Benjamin Tod: Dives into heavy topics like addiction, relationships, and life’s struggles
Band vs. Solo:
JTSunrise: Often performs solo, creating an intimate connection with the audience
Benjamin Tod: Part of the Lost Dog Street Band, collaborating with his wife Ashley Mae and bassist Jeff Loops
Recording Style:
JTSunrise: Records live, capturing raw energy and authenticity.
Benjamin Tod: Recorded his solo album “I Will Rise” with “two mics and no overdubbing”
Geographical Influence:
JTSunrise: Seattle-based, drawing from the city’s grunge rock and folk punk music heritage 
Benjamin Tod: Hails from Tennessee, with influences from Nashville’s punk scene
Emotional Tone:
JTSunrise: Balances modern sensibilities with heartfelt storytelling
Benjamin Tod: Conveys raw emotion, often dealing with pain and longing
Legacy and Resurgence:
JTSunrise: Carries the torch of folk traditions into the present day
Benjamin Tod: After retiring Lost Dog Street Band, he resurrected the project with renewed energy, creating their 2022 album “Glory”
Both artists offer unique and different perspectives, showcasing the diverse tapestry of American Music

Played and sang into the tin can on JT’s 1969 Les Paul Professional (low impedance fun)

Brown Eyed Girl

Brown Eyed Gal (Gettysburg Address / Electric Warrior)

Music Review

"Stoned Gypsy Wanderer (2014) – 14 songs on Vinyl LP. This LP captures time. Bard’s Woman in the Cool of the Summer Breeze (2023) – 10 songs on Vinyl LP. It’s fun to see the maturity and development of AJ’s music over nine years. A music review of 14 songs in the year 2014 and 10 songs from 2023. Kaufmann is a folk troubadour, minstrel and a harbinger of new sounds and thought. There is a theme that runs through this body of work, a method to his madness. All of these songs are a journey. So take the trip and give a listen. Nobody knows it but AJ Kaufmann is a national treasure of Poland."

by David Bixby, Harbinger Magazine

10 years after "Stoned Gypsy Wanderer" I have started working on a new album, set for release on The Swamp Records in December 2024.

This is the first single from the new release.

http://ajkaufmann.bandcamp.com
http://theswamprecords.bandcamp.com
http://theswamprecords.bandcamp.com/the-swamp-krewe

More sounds considered for the new album over at my YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/@ajkaufmannpoland

"Ramzes Metamorfozis"
Words and Music by Adam Majdecki-Janicki, April 2024.
Artwork by TheoEust, 2024. 

released April 11, 2024
A.J. Kaufmann - voice, acoustic guitar, FX, recording.

"Ramzes Metamorfozis" (The Swamp Records, 2024).

This song describes a person who has spent his entire life in the same town, enjoying friends and all the comforts of familiar places and people. But as the years advance he becomes more fixated on the increasing number of friends that have passed on, leaving him to contemplate his approaching fate. He determines that he has to leave his home town to escape the unnerving confines and find renewed hope for his future.

All music and lyrics written and performed by Craig Durgy
Copyright 2024 Gentle Rain Records
(thanks to Brett Styles for the cover photo)

Lyrics:     So Long by Craig Durgy

There’s too many gravestones here for me to hang around
I see them grow from row to row
Like weeds up from the ground
They used to be all faceless, a place to calm me down
But the start of each new row 
Was the end of folks I know 
I’ve been too long saying so long in this town

There ain’t much to be said, that ain’t been said a lot before 
And nothing changes anything, it’s either less or more
Less familiar faces, more stones to gather for
If I stay here for too long, then
I will surely be among them
I’ve been too long saying so long in this town

The setting sun’s long shadows come, and slowly form a wall
And I can’t ignore the call to look away
If tomorrow ever comes again it comes again for me, 
It’s gotta be, where I can breathe, 
A brand new day, I cannot stay

If I head down to Allentown and find a fair-haired lass
And settle in till I begin to lose track of the past
We’ll go to malls and carnivals, we’ll ride the coaster fast
It has its ups and downs
But it always comes back round
I’ve been too long saying so long in this town
I’ve been too long saying so long to this town

So Long

4 Star Commended Entry in the 2024 UK Songwriting Contest
When asked to write a children's song for an all-age church service, I recalled the song, 'All Things Bright And Beautiful', which I remember singing many times as a child. This was my attempt to write something similar which hopefully will appeal to listeners of all ages.

All Of The Creatures

All Of The Creatures (Graham Williams)

Lyrics by Tony Harris (US) that inspired Mike are listed below.
Vocals, music/arrangement by Mike Fox (UK)

EVERY BREATH I TAKE
IS BECAUSE OF YOU
EVERY STEP I TAKE
IS BECAUSE OF YOU

EVERY WORD I SPEAK
IS BECAUSE OF YOU
EVERY PROMISE I KEEP
IS BECAUSE OF YOU

EVERY RIVER I CROSS
IS BECAUSE OF YOU  
EVERY MOUNTAIN I CLIMB
IS BECAUSE OF YOU  

THE FAITH THAT I HAVE
IS BECAUSE OF YOU
THE HOPE THAT I HAVE
IS BECAUSE OF YOU

THE LOVE THAT I HAVE
IS BECAUSE OF YOU
THE BLESSINGS THAT I HAVE
ARE BECAUSE OF YOU

WITHOUT YOU LORD
I AM NOTHING
BECAUSE OF YOU LORD
I AM SOMETHING

(GUITAR/KEYS SOLO-OPTIONAL)

(REPEAT VERSE 1)
EVERY BREATH I TAKE
IS BECAUSE OF YOU
EVERY STEP I TAKE
IS BECAUSE OF YOU

2024 © BMI Lyrics by Tony Harris

It's All Because Of You - Collab by Tony and Mike Fox - Original

Merci à lllos et sanzen  pour ce partage.

Déclin Chant: baie des anges / Compositeur: lllos / Auteur: Sanzen

THE DARK SIDE OF THE SOUL

Intro

Written by Tony Arata and recorded by Garth Brooks in 1990. Here's my interpritation of this great country song. Bobby T Moore

The Dance

Just wrote this song and did a one take demo.

Bless Me Father - Words & Music: Pravinand Maharaj aka Johnny Minstrel

Bless me Father I have sinned again
Tried so hard but took her name in vain
Then there was that big moon
Shining through the window pane

Thought the bitter dust had settled down
Didn’t quite know that it was still around
In a flash it fell upon me
And brought me to the ground

I’m down on my knees
At the altar of the Beast
Old waters flow
The dark lights still glow
Angry gods surround me
And they refuse to speak 
An empty silence my reward
A mortal at her feet

Is this the hour the stones arise
Is this the moment all nature cries
Mourning deep and terrified
When a spirit dies

All the blessed holy saints have failed
None of them could hear the wail
None of eyes nor of ears avail
Just icons from a sale

I’m down on my knees
At the altar of the Beast
Old waters flow
The dark lights still glow
Angry gods surround me
And they refuse to speak
An empty silence my reward
A mortal at her feet

I carry flowers to an unmarked grave
Here lies the lost unsaved
The Keeper beckons me to gaze
So deep the abyss lay

Bless me Father I have sinned again
So deep the abyss lay
Bless me Father I have sinned again
So deep the abyss lay



Bless Me Father

I enjoy writing Country, Folk, Rock, Blues and Gospel lyrics about real life and collaborating with other people. I also upload some cover songs from time to time. My other SC site is Country/Folk/Rock/Blues/Gospel - Repost. https://soundcloud.com/countryrock67

Many thanks to the people listed below for collaborating with me.
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MIKE FOX
LIZZIE TAYPEN
CHUCK AARON
GLEN GRANTHEM
PJ PROJECTS
DLYNN
SOUTHERN FRIED TIED
RIFF BEACH (Hess)
RORY TOSH (Textosh)
JOHNNY MINSTREL (Prav)
BOB WARNER (Guitar Picker)
ROGER MOORE (RIP)
JAIME J. ROSS
SUNNIDAYZ (Sandy)
EDDIE HARRISON (EddieSongWriter)
BOB MOORE (Bobby T. Moore)
SHOEMANSKY
GEORGE WARD (Jungle DOG)
BOB PICKENS
PAT ERIKSSON
ALLEN G. BAILEY (RIP)
PHILLIP CLARKSON
ALAN FRANKLIN
SPEERS
ANDRE BELLWOOD
DAVID WALKER
PARMOUNT SOUND
JUDY MILLER
SHEILA WEAVER (hymnpianist)
TOM ADAMS
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SoundCloud is a great place to listen and enjoy all types of music from all over the world. The talent on soundcloud is amazing.

God Bless,
Tony

It's All Because Of You - Collab by Tony and Mike Fox - Original

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