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"Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?  The Shadow knows!"  You have now entered the Byzantine world of crime and corruption. 

Men In The Shadows

Suzie Q is a tune with quite a long and rather remarkable history. This Classic was covered by many famous artists and bands, before it caught fire again as a breakout Monster Hit for Creedence Clearwater Revival (re-released on their 1968 Debut Album). The CCR version is still a primary frame-of-reference for me, but just re-created my own way with all due respect to the Original songwriter, Dale Hawkins. Hawkins wrote and first recorded it in 1957. Seems there's still a dispute about whether the '57 song was a remake of an earlier Sonny Boy Williams ditty of the same name, released as early as 1939. Anyway, vocals, all instruments, and production for this version by RiffBeach via RiffWerx Records & Production.  Hope it's enjoyed?  :D)))
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susie_Q_(song)

Sunny Beaches

Suzie Q - Version

Suzie Q - Version - Classic Vibe 50's Tele Tone

Written and performed by Josh McAlexander
Fiddle (Sampled instrument)

Sonshine

Son shine (Original)

My take on the classic spooky theme. Happy Halloween!

Included in the Miami Cannibal Massacre compilation! Get it here!
https://playmaker.bandcamp.com/album/miami-cannibal-massacre

Originally composed by Michael Boyd and Gary Remal Malkin.

Unsolved Mysteries (Miami Cannibal Massacre Compilation)

A most warm thank you to Jörg for his wonderful tenor sax and flute contribution to this track.

You can visit him here: https://soundcloud.com/joerxworx

image by: Thorolf Jansson

My Tent Or Yours (featuring Joerxworx)

Jim Croce has always been a favorite singer/songwriter of mine.  
I decided to do another one of his tunes.  I wonder what great
song he might have written if he was still with us?  Thanks
so much for listening.

I Have To Say I Love You In A Song ( cover - Jim Croce)

Words & Music: Pravinand Maharaj (Johnny Minstrel)

By the sweet waters we stopped to drink
All through that evening didn't sleep a wink
You spoke of movement inside the womb
Seeking out shelter in a poor man's room

Chorus:
And with the sword of Gideon we traveled on
Found the balm of Gilead in the breaking dawn
A war or healing, what is it we bring
From the Stem of Jesse, a promised king

Rumours surround me, rumours and lies
Will love allow me its tender prize
Where are the shepherds and the songs they sang
Like a host of angels when their voices rang

Chorus:

He will walk among us when the hour comes
Will we be certain he be the one
How they rise among us through devious seed
The kings of mammon in idols of greed

Chorus:

Ryan Joshua on synth pads, backing vocals and keyboard generated "choir" - and a certain craziness possessed by a truly great soul

Cover pic: Ryan and Minstrel

By The Sweet Waters - Johnny Minstrel and Ryan Joshua

The Casual Detectives

This is The Casual Detectives. A group of older folks who enjoy investigating, in a dramatic way,  anything they might have questions about. 

Lyrics;
The Casual Detectives
Gather for the carpool
On the hunt for  some mysteries
Like Peroit and Mrs. Marple

These aren't Philip Marlowes
With dark sarcastic views
Sam Spades or Sherlock Holmes
Hardy Boys or Nancy Drews

Unusual suspects
With a little too much time
Searching for the answers
To questions they might find

Reading Hammet and Doyle
Chandler and Christie
Inspiration from the masters
To help them search successfully

For cases yet to be resolved
Intense discussions over dinner
Like the food sometimes a case gets cold
And the Thin Man just keeps on getting thinner

It's all about the mystery
It's a game they love to play
Not locked up in their living rooms
In a rocker night and day

Getting facts like ol Joe Friday
The Detectives hit the street
The Shadow knows where evil lurks
And that's where the gumshoes meet

For missing pieces of the puzzles
And many mysteries to explore
The Casual Detectives
Go on the hunt once more

To the finish they will chase
The clues to crack the case
Scooby Dooing through the town
To reveal the answer's face

It's elementary
They will leave no stone unturned
They're working on deductions
From information learned

The Casual Detectives
Have their own directive
Enjoy the time your given
And the mystery of living

The Casual Detectives

The Casual Detectives

I am loving these new masters of the tracks I wrote with my sister Jane on fiddle! This one has an oriental feel. Thank you to my wonderful BF Sander for mastering again! @jane-hamilton-1 
@wane-of-summer 😊❤️🎶🎻🎧🎵🎼

The Lanterns (with my sister Jane Hamilton on violin)

Written for Valentines Day.  
A 4-Star Commended Entry in the 'Love Songs' category of the UK Songwriting Contest 2022.

There is something magic in the air, I can feel it here and everywhere,
It's in the sparkling morning dew, I think it's all because of you,

Maybe it comes from up above but I know for sure I'm lost in love,
I'm lost in love, I'm lost in love,

Is this really truly happening, this restless state I find I'm in?
Can it really all be down to fate; are my senses really wide awake?

Maybe it comes from up above but I know for sure I'm lost in love,
I'm lost in love, I'm lost in love,

I'm living in a dreamy state of mind, amazed by all the feelings that I find,
I can't escape the fact it's true, it's all down to my love for you,

Maybe it comes from up above but I know for sure I'm lost in love,
I'm lost in love, I'm lost in love,
Maybe it comes from up above but I know for sure I'm lost in love,
Maybe it comes from up above but I know for sure I'm lost in love,
Maybe it comes from up above, maybe it comes from up above

Lost In Love

I had a refrain in my previous song, Beyond, that I ended up not using as it didn't quite fit. So, I decided to use it as the basis for a new song and came up with this. I think it's about the frustration you feel when trying to speak but can't quite find the words. Feel free to disagree, though.

Words Don't Fail Me

Such a great artist and singer/songwriter.  Real and down to earth
songs that are so relatable.  One of country's greatest.  I love Merle
Haggard and I love this tune.  My thanks to my friend, Lefty Mike,
for his vocals,harp,bass and helping with the recording.  Mike is a 
talented singer/songwriter with great songs on SC.  It would be
a treat to visit his SC page.

The Way I Am  (cover by Chuck Aaron and Left Mike)

A song about a dream that takes me away to an Island in the Sun, do you want to hop aboard and lets set sail for better weather and peace.

Johnny

Dream Boat

Original in Memory (see lyrics below) 2014 (BMI)
Lyrics by Tony Harris - Vocal & Guitar by Phillip Clarkson 

AS I DROVE UP THE DRIVE WAY
I KNEW SOMETHING WAS WRONG
MY WIFE CAME RUNNING OUT
SAYING HURRY WE DON'T HAVE LONG

I CAN BARELY REMEMBER THAT DRIVE
CARS KEPT GETTING IN OUR WAY
FINALLY WE ARRIVED AT HIS HOME
I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT DAY

HE WAS SO VERY YOUNG
THAT'S WHY I'M WRITING THIS SONG
LEAVING US A FEW MONTHS AGO
WHY...WE WILL NEVER KNOW
OUR HEARTS ARE BROKEN
BUT HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN
SOME CALL THIS...THE GOOD HURT

HE NEVER KNEW FATHERHOOD
AND HIS LIFE WAS VERY SHORT
HE WAS LIKE A FATHER TO MANY
THE MEMORIES BRING US COMFORT

(REPEAT CHORUS)

GO REST HIGH ON THE MOUNTAIN
IS ENGRAVED IN HIS HEADSTONE
NOW HE'S RESTING ON THAT MOUNTAIN
SINGING WITH THE ANGLES AND NEVER ALONE

(REPEAT CHORUS)

SOME CALL THIS THE GOOD HURT

The Good Hurt (Lyrics by Tony Harris - Vocal/Music by Phillip Clarkson)

This is a song that we co-wrote, a simple love ballad that includes a brief piano/electric guitar duet between verses. The subject is self-explanatory. A belated Happy Valentines wish before February melts into the Saint Patrick’s season!

Copyright 2023 Daniels & Durgy / Gentle Rain Records
Written, Produced and Performed by Nat Daniels & Craig Durgy
Lyrics:

Of all the things I ever held
Of all that's wrong and right
Nothing makes me smile like you
Or hold onto so tight
Of all the time that filled my eyes
The days I’ve sifted through
What could make me more alive
Than time I spent with you
And nothing hurts as much as missing you

If heaven was a place to find
It’s always been in you
Like a secret key you turned
I opened up to you 
And like an angel bathed me in your light, you made me whole..
Of all the places I have been 
I’ve never felt more home 
I miss your laughter and your hand in mine, 
And I will love you far beyond our time

Nothing Like You

Theme From The Prisoner

Lyrics by Tony Harris
Vocal/Guitar/Production by Phillip Clarkson
           	
HE PLAYED THE BIG STADIUMS	
EVEN PLAYED THE OPRY	
HAD A WHOLE LOT A FANS	
A BIG MAN WHEN TALKING COUNTRY	
	
HE TRAVELED A MILLION MILES OR TWO	
ON HIS BIG SILVER EAGLE BUS	
HAD A FIVE MEMBER COUNTRY BAND	
THAT HE COULD ALWAYS TRUST	
	
THEY WERE PLAYNG THE RIGHT CHORDS	
SINGING THE RIGHT SONG'S AT THE RIGHT TIME	
RECEIVING GOLD RECORDS AND AWARDS	
THEM BOY'S WERE WORKING OVERTIME	

CHORUS	
THE SILVER EAGLE'S NOT ROLLING ANYMORE	
HE'S PLAYING HIS FLAT TOP WHENEVER HE CAN	
THE SILVER EAGLE'S NOT ROLLING ANYMORE	
HE'S JUST A ONE MAN BAND	
HE'S JUST A ONE MAN BAND (2ND CHORUS ONLY)	
	
	
A BAD MANAGER TOOK HIS MONEY	
LEFT HIM HIGH AND DRY	
HE SHOULD HAVE SEEN IT COMING	
THE MUSIC IN HIM WLL NEVER DIE	
	
AS HE DRIVES HIS OLD CADILLAC	
THOSE DAYS ARE GONE WITH THE WIND	
HE WISHES HE COULD GO BACK	
AND RIDE THAT EAGLE AGAIN	
	
UP IS SOMETIMES DOWN	
NO MORE SCREAMING FANS	
AS THE WORLD GOES ROUND	
HE'S PUT IT ALL IN GOD'S HANDS	
	
(REPEAT CHORUS)	
	
PLEASE DON'T CRY FOR HIM	
HE PLAYED HIS MUSIC	
AND LIVED HIS DREAMS	
	
© 2016 Lyrics by Tony Harris 
              Vocal/Guitar/Mix Phillip Clarkson	(BMI)

The Silver Eagle's Not Rollin' Anymore (Lyrics by Tony - Featuring Phillip Clarkson) - Original

Original Lyrics by Tony Harris
Vocal / Harmony and Mix by DLynn
Music Production by PJ Projects

SHE GREW UP IN A VERY SMALL HOUSE	
IN A LITTLE TOWN CALLED PEPPER TOWN	
HER MAMA WORKED AT THE LOCAL COFFEE HOUSE	
HER DADDY'S FACTORY WAS SHUTTING DOWN	
	
YES, TIMES WERE HARD IN PEPPER TOWN	
JOBS WERE FEW AND FAR BETWEEN	
HE DIDN'T LET IT GET HIM DOWN	
HIS FAITH WAS ON THINGS UNSEEN	
	
CHORUS	
PEPPER TOWN SEEMS SO FAR AWAY NOW	
SHE'S GOING BACK SOME DAY SOME HOW	
THE MEMORIES STILL LIVE ON	
PEPPER TOWN WILL ALWAYS BE HOME	
YEA, PEPPER TOWN WILL ALWAYS BE HOME	
	
THEY ALWAYS HAD PLENTY TO EAT	
AND A ROOF OVER THEIR HEAD	
ALWAYS A WARM PLACE TO SLEEP	
JUST COULDN’T GET AHEAD	
	
SAID I'M LEAVING THIS PLACE SOMEDAY	
NOTHING FOR ME IN THIS SMALL TOWN	
SHE PACKED HER BAGS HEADED TO LA	
SHE WAS CALIFORNIA BOUND	
	
(REPEAT CHORUS)	
	
THE STARS DON'T ALWAYS ALIGN	
NOT EVERY STAR IS LIT	
THE SUN DOESN'T ALWAYS SHINE	
NOT EVERYONE MAKES IT	
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA	
IS FULL OF DRAMA	
ONLY WAY TO FIND GOLD	
IS TO SELL YOUR SOUL	
	
(REPEAT CHORUS)	
	
© 2015 Lyrics by Tony Harris (BMI)

Pepper Town - Lyrics by Tony - Vocals by DLynn - Music by PJ Projects

A deep house remix of the Game of Thrones Main Theme.  

I produced this remix with FL-Studio

The original version is made by Ramin Djawadi

FREE DOWNLOAD

GAME OF THRONES - MAIN THEME (DJ AG REMIX) FREE DOWNLOAD

'EVERYDAY' Re-Mastered July 2020
Written, Performed & Produced by Andrew Borderick 
Copyright 2016 AB Music All rights reserved by the owner
Mastering by Soundcloud July 2020

TAKES A LONG LIFE TO GET WISER
AND THEN YOU'LL GROW OLD AND FEEL TIRED
A POT OF GOLD IS IN THE HORIZON
THE RAINBOW WONT SHINE ON YOU,  ANYMORE

TAKE THE ROAD TAKE THE LONG WAY
AROUND WE GO ANOTHER NEW DAY
MAKE BELIEVE IT'S ALWAYS SUNDAYS
AND HIT THE ROAD

(chorus)
EVERYDAY     EVERY-DAY
EVERYDAY     IN EVERY WAY

IT'S SOMETIMES ROUGH IT'S SOMETIMES LONELY
THE ANGRY SKY IT FEELS CRAZY
THE POT OF GOLD IS ON THE HORIZON
THE RAINBOW IT SHINES FOR YOU 

(REPEAT CHORUS)

EVERYDAY I CAN WAIT
I CAN SEE PAST TOMORROW
EVERYDAY I CAN PLAY
IN MY HEAD I THINK I'M DREAMING

MAKE BELIEVE IT'S ALWAYS SUNDAYS
AND HIT THE ROAD

(REPEAT CHORUS)

Timeline

EVERYDAY

Newly re-minted Version of this Tune features updated 'Bitcrushed' Logic Pro X Drums. Played Guitar(s) and added my Vocals and mixed it all up again. As always, Genuine Thanks for listening and/or commenting. Most appreciated! :D
Something About the Nighttime ©  - ROCK Version
Riff Beach Original
RiffWerx - 2017
There’s Something about the Nighttime
Something ‘bout The Night
Sometimes it just seems like The Right Time
It just feels so Right
Don’t lose your grip on The Day
Don’t lose your Inner Light
And, Don’t Let it Get Away
Keep it Shining Bright
(Chorus)
There’s Something about The Nighttime
There’s Something about The Night
Sometimes, it just seems (feels) like The Right Time
It just feels so Right
(Just feels so Right)
Bridge (Slow Transition - Key Change)
Passing Slowly
Passing Fast
Grab on Tightly
Before……The Future’s Past
(Last Verse)
In those Morning Hours of Reflective Thought
As the Sun rises slowly in The East
Well, those times, they just can’t be Bought
In which Wonders never seem to Cease
(Repeat Chorus and Out)

RiffWerx

Something About The Nighttime © - Rock Version

Something About The Nighttime ©

'WHAT MAKE'S YOU CRY'  Re-Mastered July 2020
Written, Performed & Produced by Andrew Borderick 
Mastering by Soundcloud July 2020
Copyright 2018 AB Music All rights reserved.

THE SUN IS ROUND, THE SKY IS BLUE,
A NEED FOR LOVE, IS WHAT WE DO,
THERE'S NO TIME TO FALL INTO THE SAND,

HOW SWEET IS LIFE, THE WAR HAS DIED,
TO HEAR THAT SOUND, IT MAKE'S ME CRY,
THEN I FOUND MYSELF IN ANOTHER LAND,
(chorus)
THERE'S NO BRIGHT SKY MORNING'S,
YOU WILL NEVER KNOW WHAT MAKE'S YOU CRY,
(middle)
THERE'S TIME'S WHEN WE SHOULD LIVE
AND ACT OUR PART,
THERE'S TIME'S WHEN WE SHOULD GIVE
AND FIND OUR HEART,
AND LOOK STRAIGHT AHEAD,
(break)
(chorus)
THERE'S NO BRIGHT SKY MORNING'S,
YOU WILL NEVER KNOW WHAT MAKE'S YOU CRY,
THERE'S NO FINGER POINTING,
YOU WILL NEVER KNOW WHAT MAKE'S YOU CRY,

2017 PRO TOOLS

WHAT MAKE'S YOU CRY

I'M ALIVE - Re-Mastered Aug 2020
Written, Performed & Produced by Andrew Borderick
Re-Mastering by Soundcloud
Copyright 2014/2018/2020 AB Music All rights reserved
(link to World Tour video)
youtu.be/0pd4btXoM_4?si=hRhSQH4HaALnJ5J6

YOU LEAD ME AWAY, TO THE SKY
I'M FEELING FREE, AND SO ALIVE
TO HIT ME DOWN, IT'S SO SLOW

WAITING ALL NIGHT IN THE SKY
TONIGHT AND FOREVER
LIVING A LIE, TO SAY
I'M ALIVE IN THE SKY
ALWAYS GOT YOU ON MY MIND

NO HELP FOR ME, I'M ALL ALONE
THE CHANCE I TAKE, I'M NOT AFRAID
A WAY OF LIFE, IT'S NOT FOR FREE

WAITING ALL NIGHT IN THE SKY
TONIGHT AND FOREVER
LIVING A LIE, TO SAY
I'M ALIVE, AN ALIBY
ANOTHER STORY WILL GET YOU BYE
(break)
GET ME OUT, OF THIS COLD
I'M MISSING MY, GREATEST FEAR
DON'T LET ME GO, GOT FALLING TEARS

WAITING ALL NIGHT IN THE SKY
TONIGHT AND FOREVER
READY OR NOT IN THE SKY
TONIGHT AND FOREVER
WAITING ALL NIGHT IN THE SKY
TONIGHT AND FOREVER
LIVING A LIE, TO SAY
I'M ALIVE IN THE SKY
ALWAYS GOT YOU ON MY MIND

sometime we have to face the fact
we are not getting any younger

I'M ALIVE

I'M ALIVE (see info for 'The World Tour' video)

Tom Adams created this sparkly Country-Blues inspired Gem as an Open Collab offering. Crafted some lyrics, sang along, and then added a little Harp. Always amazed by Tom's Guitar Mastery, and he's created yet another superb tune here. Honored to contribute, and hopefully, lend something to it in some way? Big Thanks to Tom and also Tony Harris - Two of my Longtime 'Cloud Heroes' and Friends. Chuck Aaron and Steve (Spanish Lillies) also created their own Fab takes on this Open Collab Project. Please check their versions out, and you can always also enjoy Tom's Blissful Blues Guitar at Tom Adams (SC site), as well. Thanks, again, Tom.
Doves on The Wing ©
Music - Tom Adams - Lyrics, Vocals, Harmonica - Riff Beach 
Oh, Wake Me, Darlin’…..
Won’t you gently Shake Me?
When We Get There
You know I won’t Care
Chorus
Steady your hands 
Upon that Wheel
Set your gaze 
......out Ahead
Oh, Find what's Real 
(Before Blue Skies 
......All turn Red)
Bridge
Sunny Day
Faded to Grey
Faded Away
Turned into Night
But, It’s OK………
Just Hold on….
Oh, Yeah.......Hold On Tight
Fly On Doves……
Fly On High!
Down that road, 
We’re feeling so Alone
Burned all our bridges
....in the Rear View
Heading to..... 
Our Soon-to-be-New-Home
But, I’ll be smiling…..
How ‘bout you?

Sunny Beaches Ahead

Doves On The Wing ©

Thanks to Wayne for inviting me to write some lyrics for his song.  This was a fun tune and I sure enjoy Wayne's music.
Lyrics:
In the morning, when the sun comes up
Sipping coffee from my favorite cup
Wondering what kinda day this day will bring
No time to just lay around
Got to get up and plow some ground(know what I mean)
Don't want to waste your dreams
Dreaming (keep on dreaming)
Thinking(keep on thinking)
My old body seems to be slowing down
It can't keep up with my mind that keeps going 'round
I just do the best I can
I know sometimes life gets hard and rough
That's the time your spirit needs to get tough
Do what you gotta' do don't worry 'bout a thing
Gotta keep those dreams alive
You'll make it, You'll survive
Just do the best you can
Break
You got a whole lot left to say and do
A little old age don't mean it's the end of you
You keep on going 'till the keep on going is gone
No time to just lay around
Got to get up and plant some ground(know what I mean)
Don't want to waste your dreams
Break
Chorus

Do The Best You Can (Original ) Wayne Underwood and Chuck Aaron

DOWN BY THE SEA - Re-Mastered Aug 2020
Written, Performed & Produced by Andrew Borderick
Copyright 2019 AB Music All righte reserved.
Mastered by Soundcloud Aug 2020

IF I WAS A BIRD
I COULD FLY THE WORLD
OR LIVE DOWN BY THE SEA
WHERE THE WIND IS FREE

I'LL TAKE YOU THERE
I'LL MESS YOUR HAIR
WE'LL FIND A TREE
LIVE UP THERE AND SEE
THE WORLD BELOW

IF I WAS A FISH
I COULD SWIM THE SEA
I WOULD DIVE SO DEEP
SO NO ONE CATCH'S ME

I'LL TAKE YOU THERE
I'LL MESS YOUR HAIR
WE'LL FIND A PLACE
AND LIVE OUR LIVE'S AWAY
FROM WHAT'S UP THERE
(break)
IF I WAS A CAT
I WOULD CLIMB THE TREE
OR CATCH YOU BY THE SEA
IT'S JUST A PART OF ME

I'LL TAKE YOU THERE
I'LL MESS YOUR HAIR
DOWN BY THE SEA
A PLACE FOR YOU AND ME
WE LIVE BETWEEN,
I'LL TAKE YOU THERE
I'LL MESS YOUR HAIR
DOWN BY THE SEA
A PLACE FOR YOU AND ME
WE LIVE BETWEEN

2018 PRO TOOLS

Down by the Sea

DOWN BY THE SEA

ROCKING IN THE NIGHT - Re-Mastered Sept 2020
Written, Performed & Produced by Andrew Borderick
Copyright 2019/2020 AB Music All rights reserved.
Mastered by Soundcloud Sept 2020
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aswmJvnP6Y

EVERYBODY'S GONNA HIT THE GROUND
GOT A TICKET TO A GREAT BIG SOUND
AND THE SIGN SAYS RAIN HAIL OR SHINE

NOTHING'S EVER GONNA MAKE ME STOP
DANCING ROCKING LIKE THE BLITZRIEG BOP
THERE WILL BE ROCKING AND ROLLING ALL NIGHT

YOU KNOW IT MAKES ME WANT TO FLY
WHEN I'M ROCKING IN THE NIGHT
AND IT MAKES ME FEEL ALIVE
I'M HEARING SOUNDS I'VE NEVER HEARD BEFORE

WE MIGHT END UP DANCING WITH THE COPS
ROCKING ON TO THE JAILHOUSE ROCK
AND THE JUDGE SAYS ROCK ON ALL NIGHT

YOU KNOW IT MAKES ME FEEL ALIVE
WHEN I'M ROCKING IN THE NIGHT
OH I MUST BE HYPNOTIZED
I'M HEARING SOUNDS I'VE NEVER HEARD BEFORE

EVERYBODY'S GONNA HIT THE GROUND
GOT A TICKET TO A GREAT BIG SOUND
AND THE SIGN SAYS RAIN HAIL OR SHINE

YOU KNOW IT MAKES ME WANT TO FLY
WHEN I'M ROCKING IN THE NIGHT
AND IT MAKES ME FEEL ALIVE
WHEN I'M ROCKING IN THE NIGHT
OH I MUST BE HYPNOTIZED
I'M HEARING SOUNDS I'VE NEVER HEARD BEFORE

Rocking in the Night

ROCKING IN THE NIGHT - (see info for video link)

from the klute soundtrack composed by michael smalls

09 On The Roof

I grew up listening to country music along with early Rock & Roll. Chuck
Berry was nicknamed "Father of Rock & Roll.  With such songs as
Maybellene, Roll Over Beethoven, Rock & Roll Music and Johnny B. Goode he topped the charts in the 1950's.  Every guitar player of my
generation played or tried to play Johnny B Goode.  He died March 18, 2017. No one does it like Chuck Berry, so I decided to do my version of Nadine as a tribute to the man.  Thanks

Nadine  ( Cover - Chuck Berry)

Hitman: Blood Money (Theme) - Ave Maria

Dance of the Seven Veils  
words & music: Pravinand Maharaj  
http://youtu.be/ngD9aYNy5Rs

1. Rumours from Paradise
The king lost his mind
Half the truth I was told’s a lie
Once upon a time
She was a courtesan
In the guise of a bride
Memories were dulled that night
Feelings ran wild

Chorus
She did the dance of the seven veils
Did the dance of the seven veils 
And brought the house down
And brought him to his knees

2. There’s so many ways to love
And twice more to hate
What was lost in the mist of time
Lay outside his gate
She was courtesan
Queen to her tribe
And as he defiled the Word
She laughed at his pride

Chorus

Ice flowing through my veins he said
I’m bitter and I’m cold
She cut him with her winter stare
As he gave up his soul
He gave up his soul

3. Now she is going home
Warm in her fate
Wild wolves and serpents show
On the path that she takes
A trace of her sweet perfume
Still lingers in the air
To night when all time will freeze
She’ll be out there

chorus
Doing the dance of the seven veils
Doing the dance of the seven veils
She’ll bring the house down 
And bring you to your knees


Dance of the Seven Veils

Stratified Guitar'ing to accompany Bravei Brasil Music, featuring AmPro Strat with Shawbucker HSS V-Mods. Bravei created, arranged, and produced these wonderful Band-Tracks and the Final Production Mix! This Bouncy tune is the latest of many Collaborative Projects we have joined forces on together in one way or another. Always an absolute joy, pleasure, and privilege to work on Collaborations with my most talented Buddy from Brazil. Genuine Thanks for all of your hard work and support in making this project happen, Bravei!  Continued Best, as always. Obrigado, Muito Bom Amigo! ;-)

A special song about my Dad. (a tribute to John Prine's style of music)
Lyrics by Tony Harris that inspired Lizzie 
Vocal & Music by my friend Lizzie Taypen

I WOKE UP EVERY MORNIN'
TO THE SOUND OF HIM PLAYIN'
HIS OLD HARP IN THE KEY OF "C"
A GREAT MEMORY FOR ME

THEN HE WAS READY TO START HIS DAY
GRABBED HIS LUNCH...WAS ON HIS WAY
ALWAYS ARIVING EARLY AT THE JOB SITE
CAUSE BEIN' LATE WOULD NOT BE RIGHT

(CHORUS)
MY DADDY WAS A CARPENTER
HE LOVED DRIVIN' THEM NAILS
A SMALL TIME CONTRACTOR
ALWAYS FOCUSED ON DETAILS
NO AIR TOOLS BACK THEN
TO HIM…IT WAS A SIN
IF YOU DIDN'T USE A HAMMER

HIS WORK DAY'S...THEY WERE LONG
FILLED WITH HARD WORK AND SWEAT
NOW DON'T GET ME WRONG
MY DAD HAD NO REGRETS

HE LEARNED HIS TRADE
IN THE ARMY DURING THE WAR
WORE OUT MANY A SAW BLADE
AND HUNG MANY A DOOR

(REPEAT CHORUS)

ON SUNDAY WE WERE ALWAYS GOIN'
TO THE COUNTRY CHURCH NEXT DOOR
HIS BIBLE, HE WAS ALWAYS READIN'
DIDN'T WANT TO BE THE MAN HE WAS BEFORE

(REPEAT CHORUS)

2020 © Lyrics by Tony Harris (BMI)

My Daddy Was A Carpenter - Lyrics by Tony Harris - Featuring Lizzie Taypen - Original

Written by Lead belly
Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Bass- Josh McAlexander

Cotton Fields

Written and Produced by Josh McAlexander
Lap Steel (Keyed instrument)

Be Still

Be Still (ORIGINAL)

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.