you guys have such a unique way of putting a tune together, dig the old time country bluesy vibe!

Mmm love those guitar tones,good work brother Dan.

This is a collection of songs that all have something odd and unusual about them.  7/4, 3/4, and 5/4 time signatures.  3 3 3 3 4 timing, changing time signatures within the song...  They all have something odd and unusual about them.  Most do not fit cleanly into any genre.

Oddities (Unusual Timing, Jazzy, and Progressive)

An Experimental Track exploring Lofi composition.

LoFi - Again & Again

Psychic Resonance

This song is dedicated to my first high school music teacher and where I more or less learned to play the flute and I dedicate it to him in memory of so many years of teaching! It's a very simple song but for me it's a tribute to all the years that have passed and it was a golden era! To tell the truth, he was the one who introduced me to music! The instruments used for this song are as follows! Minimoog synthesizer and sorpano flute! and the percussion came from EMULATOR III, which was quite difficult to program but gave good results!

Cantore

Remix of the superior track "Obfuscated" by Paploviante: https://soundcloud.com/paploviante-and-friends/obfuscated-open-collab-offer?si=25698148616748a188eb82c44f086ce7&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Paploviante- Obfuscated (Quick on the drawing remix)

MMXXIVVIIXSBNWRKT

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Dragons still roam the Earth ...

Altered state blues

Bill Boethius: guitars, bass, drum machine

Composed, performed & produced by Bill Boethius

Fiery Dragonspume

A rainbow bridge, a celestial arc,
Connecting heaven and earth, a vibrant spark.
Bridging light and dark, a wonderfull sight,
Painted by droplets, like diamonds so bright.

Oh, rainbow, you paint my days,
Radiating colors so vibrant, in so many ways.
Your gentle touch, a warm embrace,
In your light, I found a special place.

Each color whispers, a story untold,
A love so precious, worth more than gold.
Beneath your arch, where you have no sight,
I bath in the shimmering light.
On either end, flowers start to gleam,
Reflecting colors as in a dream.

Oh, rainbow, you paint my days,
Radiating colors so vibrant, in so many ways.
Your gentle touch, a warm embrace,
In your light, I found a special place.


Like an angel descending,  a beacon of light.
You guide us through darkness shining so bright.
In every beat of my heart, you'll stay,
My rainbow love, guiding my way.

Oh, rainbow, you paint my days,
Radiating colors so vibrant, in so many ways.
Your gentle touch, a warm embrace,
In your light, I found a sacred place.

Each color whispers, a story untold,
A love so precious, worth more than gold.
Beneath your arch, where you have no sight,
I bath in the shimmering light.
On either end, flowers start to gleam,
Reflecting colors as in a dream.


Guiding my way, through storms and sunshine, hand in hand,
Our love will trancend across the land.


Celestial Arch - Valentino

EVERY SEASON ...

#154 This is called Don't Tell Me What You've Done.  So many times a secret is known but no one wants to talk about it. For whatever reason people act as if the secret doesn't even exist. This song is not the place for secrets! lol

BTW -This song was influenced by Rush.

Lyrics;
When the secret isn't secret
But no one says a word
What's screaming in your ears
Is the voice of the absurd 

When you're searching for the truth
But never follow through
You know you know the answer
Everybody knew

But Ignorance is bliss
When knowing brings you pain
Don't want no part of this
Too much for my brain

Don't tell me what you've done 

We know what you're doing
Don't tell me what you've done 
We know where you're going 
And why you're on the run

Nightmares come to find us
When there's nowhere left to run
Expose the truth to light 
Brighter than the sun

We know all your secrets
Don't tell me what you've done 
We have all the facts 
Don't tell me what you've done 

Don't tell me what you've done 
Don't tell me what you've done 
Don't tell me what you've done 
Don't tell me what you've done 
Don't tell me what you've done 
Don't tell me what you've done  
Your secret isn't secret
Still no one says a word
We don't want to hear it
Cage that little bird!

We all know your secrets
Don't tell me what you've done 

We all know your secrets
Don't tell me what you've done

Don't Tell Me What You've Done

#157 A little blues with it's own oddity:  It is in 5/4 time.  It has a little country flavor with the pedal steel.  Oh and also a little gospel in the harmonies.

There is a man I know, he sits on his porch and always says hi. And if you give him a minute, he will be into a story in no time. He lives alone, but for his cat. But mostly he will sit and watch the world go by, until someone comes his way. He tell great stories and is a super nice old man. 

Lyrics;
The old man on the porch 
Watches the sky
Saying hello 
to whoever walks by

He'll mention the weather
And hopes you are well
And given the time
He has stories to tell

Stay for a while
If no other plans
He's got chairs by his side
He's got time on his hands

He opens his arms
And the stories begin
And folds them together 
As each chapter ends

He shares the tales
Of what was a life
With laughter and tears
And a wit like a knife

No one lives with him
In his little home
But for a cat
So he's never alone

But cats are not known 
for listening well
Turning their back
When there's stories to tell

So the old man on the porch
Watches the sky
Saying hello to whoever 
Walks by

Stories To Tell

#165 Frequently I find our music difficult to classify.  I chose jazz blues for this one because it was in 5/4 time.  Dave Brubeck did songs in different times and he was classified as jazz.  So I think that label fits OK.

The verses in this song go 1-2-3 (4 5) and the choruses go 1(2) 3 (4) 5.  The emphasis is on the numbers not in parentheses.

Dan and I have had some events take place in our life that may causes a little delay until our next song.  But I expect we will be back after a little break.


Lyrics;
Switch on the tv
It's been a long day 
And I feel so tired
It's the price I must pay

I look for escape 
Where I can just feel okay
Get lost in the show
Where your mind wants to go

I've made mistakes
Called some bad shots
And they come back to haunt me 
Through my every thought 

There's a door right before me
But here I will stay
And I do believe 
I can just up and leave
But you don't get out that way, no 
You don't get out that way 
You don't get out that way, no 

I've done what I've done 
And I'd love to let it go
But I can't forget
What I don't want to know 

And the sun's in the west
And I've a penance to pay
I could end it all now
But you don't get out that way 

I wish time had found me
Before I ran astray 
But there's no going back
You don't get out that way 

The tv drones on
It's been a long day
The night's even longer
It's the price I must pay

And there's a door right before me
But here I will stay
And I do believe 
I could just up and leave
But you don't get out that way, no
You don't get out that way, no
You don't get out that way

You Don't Get Out That Way

#179 This song started out with an Alternating A Minor to F# Minor chord change.  These two chords did not share a key.  To the best of my knowledge there is no key that includes these two chords (Please tell me if I am wrong).   Everything built from this chord change.

The file for this song got corrupted and I had to start over.   Uggh…

The song is about a man overwhelmed by work, suddenly faced with a very dangerous temptation. Will he remain loyal and strong, or will he give in to temptation. I wonder what you think?

Lyrics;
A late night at the office 
And the work was piled high
But my heart would skip a beat
When the temptress caught my eye

The way she turned and smiled
The fragrance of her perfume 
Had brought me to her web
Where my world might meet it's doom 

And the night rolls on 
The night rolls on
I should go on home before all hope is gone
But the night rolls on

Fire can't compete 
With the light that fills her eyes
The sun falls back into retreat 
Reluctant to arise

Now I never thought another
Could twist my mind like this
And a love I've always cherished
Stands on the precipice 

And the night rolls on
The night rolls on 
I should be home where I belong
But the night rolls on

There's an angel waiting for me 
Who's always done me right
And here's the devil here to catch my soul
And take it down with her tonight

And the night rolls on ...

I tell myself to turn around
Resist this sirens song
But I follow  hypnotized 
Although I know it's wrong

The comfort of my home is calling
With all the love I need
But desire whispers in my ear
Which voice will I heed

And the night rolls on...

A Late Night At The Office

#201 - We are heading toward 300 songs together.   "Let It Find You" is another venture into the wonderful domain of 7/4 time.  This has a prog-rock feel so the lyrics are written in a broader way. It's about the  way the "uninitiated" will retreat from the world after the "first cut".  Promising ourselves to never let it happen again. A sort of "scorched Earth" policy. Until the day we can stand again.... 

Lyrics;
Love
When the lines get blurred
Hide the heart so it won't show 

Peace
In such a fragile world
Through the cracks the blood will flow

Eyes will close
Too afraid to see
And become a captured soul
With no hope of breaking free

Isolated dreamers
Trapped in desperation
Too long forgotten
Drained of inspiration

How you gonna find the love
How you gonna find the love

Fear
Is a powerful force
That can bring the whole world to a halt

Hate
Hardens the heart
Doesn't  matter who or what's at fault

When the trust is broken
The heart of peace exposed
The silence fills a restless world
The voice of reason is deposed

Division is the evil plan
Separate woman and man
Turned away from guiding hands
Neglected gardens turn to sand

How you gonna find the love
How you gonna find the love
Stand and let it find you

Let It Find You

#202 This was originally influenced by the sounds of  Tool and Radiohead.  However, I think the final mix brings many other influences to bear.  It seems that the whole country is tearing itself apart. So this is a shout to try and get past the differences and find a way to work together. 

Lyrics;
Sons and daughters
Of the home of the brave
Tear down this house
Before there's nothing to save

Break down the doors
And see what's inside
Find the place
Where truth goes to hide

Open the windows
See the tricks of the trade
Exposed in light
The empty promises made

Too many ghosts
Of a world never born
Too many memories
Of hope ripped and torn

Too many dreams
Too good to last
Of changes to come
Lost to the past

Listen to the voices
Not familiar to you
The other ideas
Of what they would do

Open up your mind
Only then you can find
The true connection
For real resurrection

Sons and daughters
Of the home of the brave
Rebuild this house
Before there's nothing to save

You can find another song done in a similar manner here:
https://soundcloud.com/user-106484228/come-here

You can find a video of this song here:
https://youtu.be/iTyRLatxV0U

Nothing To Save

Dan X2 is Dan Blackard (Reno, Nevada & Susanville, California) and Dan Lockhart (Carmel, Indiana & Edwardsville, Illinois).  We met here on SoundCloud.  We like making music together.  We have written and published over 300 songs together.  More songs written together than Lennon and McCartney.

You can find Dan Blackard's music here:
https://soundcloud.com/daniel-blackard

You can find Dan Lockhart's (aka ProgRockDan) music here:
https://soundcloud.com/dan-lockhart
https://soundcloud.com/user-276716031
https://soundcloud.com/progrockdan-instrumentals

The ProgRockDan1 site was taken down by SoundCloud. It was located here:
https://soundcloud.com/progrockdan1

We play the music that comes to us.  Much of our music has a basis in blues and rock.  Although we venture into other musical territory.  You will find hints of jazz, country, bluegrass, soul, classical, and other music in our songs.  We have a number of songs that change time signatures and pace.

When we first started recording we called ourselves Dan and Dan. 
 You can find our music under that moniker here:
https://soundcloud.com/user-590884876

We stopped using the name Dan and Dan's because there were to many other Dan's using that name.  If you google Dan and Dan we would not show up.  We believe that Dan X2 to be a moniker that we could own.   If you google Dan X2 we are right at the top,

You can find more Dan X2 music on ReverbNation:
https://www.reverbnation.com/dananddan5

The first Dan X2 album is now available on iTunes.  Songs on the album are not available on SoundCloud.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/4114/1439066447?app=itunes&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

You can also find the Dan X2 album on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/3hEejRAQYPj9q130D5lZ8f

You can also find the second Dan X2 album:  "Playing the Odds" on Amazon Music:
https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Odds-Dan-X2/dp/B08C4VNX3R

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/6oI3XsqPph3v6Xkg2BjVDG

and other on-line music sites.

We have a music making process that fits our unique skills.  We each do the parts that best fit our skills and interests.  Dan Lockhart does the initial song development.  Dan Blackard writes the lyrics, perform the vocals, and adds lead guitar.  Dan Lockhart then takes the track and do all final production (mixing and mastering).

Dan Lockhart writes all of the chords, timing, changes, and develops the track.  I then send two tracks to Dan Blackard.  One track has Dan L. describing the song.  Tell him the key, the timing, and any oddities about the song (changing keys or time signature...).  In the track Dan L tell Dan B verbally where is the verse, chorus, bridge and any other important information.

Dan Lockhart then send a second track that does not have this verbal dialogue.  This is called the instrumental track.  This is a track to which Dan B. can sing and add his parts.  Dan Blackard then returns  four pieces to Dan L:  a complete version of the song, a solo track of his vocals, a solo track of his guitar parts, and the artwork to accompany the song.

Dan Lockhart add his information into the original file.  Dan L. listen to it and make changes to the song to enhance the meaning of the lyrics. He sometimes adds instruments or takes away some instruments.  As Dan L. play many instruments (guitar, keyboards, banjo, mandolin, pedal steel, violin, viola...), he can make a lot of adjustments.    On rare occasions he move pieces about.  Dan Lockhart then masters it and prepare it for final production.

You can find press releases about us in the Lassen News here:
http://www.lassennews.com/former-resident-creates-album-with-near-stranger/

and in Current in Carmel  here:
http://www.youarecurrent.com/2018/12/20/carmel-resident-partner-create-album-through-internet/

You can find Dan X2 videos Here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7p2YTgLdrMAJjSBBwrgRew

Out albums are also on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCicvC6l-R73MzdLHLdcFuZQ

We hope you enjoy our music.

Stories To Tell

Dan X2

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