Name: Fair no more by Tricky Cat Records
Duration: 5 min 59 s
Description: One of a collection of Albums I made with my daughter when we thought we would be taking on the world of 'Trans Pop Chill Out Uber Mix'.

Come Away

Moon Gazing

Longing

Light Ground  (Earthwave Cantata)
A baroque whisper turned into pulse.

Warm earth under bare feet, rising into deep EDM light.
The spoken word stays close, grounded, breathing,
while harp-shadows and soft baroque echoes weave through the beat.

Not to ascend, but to shine.
A track rooted in warmth, quiet power, and soft rebellion.

Light Ground (Earthwave Cantata)

falcon's 5th Studio album. The Mist of Time. Recorded at Rose Pro Studio. Written by mike Bryant and Kit Gratrix. Recorded Mastered and Produced by Kit

Mist of Time

Beyond Tomorrow

A album from 1989 (my 1st idea of an album).  spent a ton of money on equipment which I had no idea of how to use… but over time I started to get a handle on it. 

Equipment used;- 
Yamaha DX11 Synth
Yamaha DX9 Synth
Yamaha RX 17 Drum machine
Korg DS8 Synth
Alesis MMT8 Sequencer 

All recorded on a Tascam PortaStudio 4 track cassette recorded.

It's a Struggle

Skid Row is one of the hardest lyrics I’ve ever written, because the story affected me so deeply. 

Skid Row is a haunting portrait of life at society’s edge. After watching a documentary about the area, it felt like a punch to the heart—tears rose at the thought that these could be our own children, our friends, or our family members. In Skid Row, people struggle with addiction, homelessness, and a constant fight for survival. Yet behind every broken moment lies a human story: lost dreams, fragile hope, and a longing for dignity. The song reflects this harsh reality with empathy, reminding us that no one chooses this life, and all deserve compassion and understanding.


LYRIC

Intro

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Verse
The streets don’t sleep, they bite back twice,
Cold as steel, no paradise.
I’ve seen kings fall from their throne,
Down here, you make it on your own.

Verse

Smoke in my lungs, no place to hide,
Dreams get sold on the lower side.
You learn to crawl before you fight,
Another scar for every night.

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Pre-Chorus 

The city hums, the sirens moan,
Another lost soul calls this home.

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Chorus 

I’m living down on Skid Row,
Where the saints don’t dare to go.
Broken hearts and busted dreams,
Living fast, or so it seems.
Yeah, Skid Row — that’s all I know.

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Verse 

The nights are long, the truth is cheap,
We trade our souls for a little sleep.
Another day, another scar,
No one cares who you really are.

⸻

Pre-Chorus

I’ve seen angels lose their grace,
And sinners take their place.

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Chorus

I’m living down on Skid Row,
Where the saints don’t dare to go.
Broken hearts and busted dreams,
Living fast, or so it seems.
Yeah, Skid Row — that’s all I know.

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Bridge

Can’t go back, can’t start again,
The city feeds on forgotten men.
But in the dark, I find my way,
Another dawn, another day.

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Final Chorus

I’m living down on Skid Row,
Where the lost ones always go.
Trading pain for one more dream,
Nothing’s ever what it seems.
Yeah, Skid Row — that’s how I roll.

Outro

Skid Row

One of a collection of Albums I made with my daughter when we thought we would be taking on the world of 'Trans Pop Chill Out Uber Mix'.  

Book of Colours

Fair no more

Re Mastered for Christmas 2025. The Noodles telling the story of Smokie Pete.

Lyrics if ya interested:- 

god blessed us with a leaf of dreams 
a leaf so pure and sweet
partake and feel the wisdom of
an ancient magic treat
lets all sit round and talk some duff
the words of smokey Pete
oh good memories of smoking the bong
smoking the bong
oh good memories of smoking the bong

dogs got my stash of amber leaf
and run out of the door
and now i've lost my papers
and its all become a chore
i'll have to cook some brownies now
and eat them up instead
oh good memories of smoking this bong
smoking this bong
oh good memories of smoking this bong

god help us with this rolling pin
the fucker doesn't light
I forgot to put baccy tin
inside my bag tonight
i'll have to slurp another gin
to get me through the night
i've no memories of smoking this bong
smoking this bong
i've no memories of bonging this song 

Hot Boxed at Christmas

God Rest You Smokie Pete

Pulled a box from the rafters with dust on its lid,
Names on the tags from the life that we lived.
We opened them slow, like time might complain,
If we rush through the moments they still contain.

Christmas ornaments of memories,
Hanging from a lifetime ago.
Every name, every moment still shines and glows,
What we loved is still with us,
More than we’ll ever know.
They gather all our yesterdays
Into one shining show.

I didn’t know then what these times would mean,
How everyday moments turn evergreen.
Now every second calls us to reflect and to stay,
In the quiet moments, we let slip away.

Tonight becomes what tomorrow keeps,
In stories told as time runs and sleeps.
What feels like now, so small and near,
Will hang here bright in another year.

The lights come on, the room feels right,
Old love steady, new love bright.
What once was then is here again,
The circle closes where it begins.

Christmas ornaments of memories,
Hanging from a lifetime ago.
Every name, every moment still shines and glows,
What we loved is still with us,
More than we’ll ever know.
They gather all our yesterdays
Into one shining show.

So gather ‘round the hearth as the firelight dances,
Reminded of the past and all the chances.
We toast to the laughter, we raised and we shed,
The stories we tell, the words left unsaid.

Christmas ornaments of memories,
Hanging from a lifetime ago.
Every name, every moment still shines and glows,
What we loved is still with us,
More than we’ll ever know.
They gather all our yesterdays
Into one shining show.

Shining show



Christmas Oraments of Memories

The Noodles recorded this about 5 years ago for a giggle one 'Weird Evening in 2020'. A cover of the 'Kevin bloody Wilson', classic Xmas tune

Santa got Stoned at Christmas

Tricky Cat Records,  The exclusive label for the non-profit 'Rose Pro Studio'.  We work with artists who are non-professional but do something in the local community   We make no charge. 

This page is for Demo's and our back catalogue of previously released Albums, Tracks and Keepsakes.

Absolutely no money is made, gained, sort or demanded from the artists who record with us. 

Sound Engineers 
                             - Kit Gratrix
                             - Will Sidebottom
                             - Mike Bryant
Head Producer    - Kit Gratrix

Tricky Cat Records Artists & Band Members

The Mand'rols (Mini Mand'rols)								       
                                        Kit Gratrix - Guitars & Vocals
					Shadow - Vocals
					Alex Nuewham - Vocals
					Dinky - Drums
					Chuck Batsmear - Rock Bass

Tom and the Cats
					Tommy Catalos - Vocals
					Dexter Rohan -  Lead Guitars
					Les Shipperbottan - Drums
					Nick Botham - Bass
					Kittarix - Synths & Pianos
					Phil Limpton - Rhythm Guitars
					Betty Roadford - backing Vocals

Tabby and the Cats
					Tabby (Shadow) Northford - Vocals
					Dexter Rohan -  Lead Guitars
					Les Shipperbottan - Drums
					Nick Botham - Bass
					Kittarix - Synths & Pianos
					Phil Limpton - Rhythm Guitars
					Betty Roadford - backing Vocals
Radiance
					EVERYONE

Hawks Quest				
					Kit Gratrix	- Vocals, Synths, guitars
					Mike Bryant - Vocals & Acoustic & Electric Guitars
					Will Russell - Vocals & Ac Guitar
					Jana - Vocals & Bass
					Saz - Backing Vocals
					David Higham - Guitars, Drums & percussion

Oracles Oath
					Rob Lehane - Vocals
					Kit Gratrix	- Vocals, Synths, guitars
					Psi Hancock - Guitars and Lead Guitar
					Mike Bryant - Vocals & Acoustic Guitar
					Jana - Vocals & Bass
					Gwynn - Vocals
					David Higham - Drums & percussion


The Magick
					Muffy Numpitt - Vocals
					Will Russell - Ac Guitars & Vocals
					Kit Gratrix - Guitars & Synths
					Mike Bryant - Guitars & Vocals

Betty and the Boohoo's
					Betty Roadford - Vocals
					Dexter Rohan -  Lead Guitars
					Les Shipperbottan - Drums
					Nick Botham - Bass
					Kittarix - Synths & Pianos
					Phil Limpton - Rhythm Guitars
					Tommy Catalos - Backing Vocals

Head Case
					Bad Boy Lew - Vocals
					Dexter Rohan -  Lead Guitars
					Phil Limpton - Rhythm Guitars
					Les Shipperbottan - Drums
					Chuck Batsmear - Rock Bass
					Kit Gratrix - Synths

Shadow 
					Shadow - Vocals
					Dexter Rohan -  Lead Guitars
					Les Shipperbottan - Drums
					Nick Botham - Bass
					Kittarix - Synths & Pianos
					Phil Limpton - Rhythm Guitars
					Betty Roadford - backing Vocals

Falcon
					Mike Bryant - Guitars & Vocals - Writer
					Kit Gratrix - Synth’s & Percussion - Writer

Muso’s

Dexter Rohan -  Lead Guitars
Phil Limpton - Rhythm Guitars
Mike Bryant - Guitars & Vocals/Writer
Will Russell - Guitars & Vocals/Writer
Psi Hancock - Guitars
Dave Higham - Guitars Drums & Vocals
Kit Gratrix - Guitars/Writer
Tommy Catalos - Vocals

Chuck Batsmear - Rock Bass
Lyndon Johnson - Soul Bass
Nick Botham - Pop Bass

Kittarix - Synths & Pianos

Dinky - Drums
Les Shipperbottan - Drums

Jana - Vocals
Saz -Vocals
Kerry Bennett-King - Vocals
Betty Roadford - Vocals
Shadow / Tabby Northford - Vocals
Muffy Numpitt - Vocals
Alex Nuewham - Vocals

Fair no more

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