@user-138663860: Sandy, thanks for the big smile and coming back for a second visit.  We just love to make music.

What an odd song double Dans! Mad as fish,the pair of ya! Super work.

@user-138663860 Thank you Sandy!! I've never been to Atlantic City. But, I  have family in Vegas. It's a crazy place. And hotter than hell in the summer!🎰☀️🌡

@user-516338532 Thank you Kellyanne! You can always tell who just got there and the ones about to leave. 😉

"Prelude To Transgression" by Amy Fear. My Fault Music 2013.

Prelude To Transgression

... *vor pie' war nicht's als_ Die Iiefen Fragen Eier Fahren ~

Orch256 - Fast Life

Written and recorded 26-27 October 2019

For Megan

https://www.survivorsink.org/

Photography by Jake Davies
https://unsplash.com/@jakedavies

BRAND

marks upon my body
secrets i can't tell
symbol of oppression
cast under a spell

stole my independence
turned me to a slave
i won't be afraid again

bound me with your violence
scarred me with your brand
forced me into silence
i had to take a stand

call me by my name
i won't be ashamed
i won't be afraid again 

i am a survivor
i will break the chain
i belong to no-one
call me by my name

love hope bravery
free from slavery
i won't be afraid again

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Brand

Hi folk!
Here my latest collaboration.
This time with one of the extraordinary artists of SC ... and beyond
MARK J.BENNETT! (@markjbennett)
Videoclip on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7gdltUnMEc

Mark wrote the beautiful lyrics of this song. He is known for the poetry and depth of his lyrics and music.
I can never thank him enough. Without its precious support, this piece would have remained in my drawer for a long time yet.
I hope many collaborations will follow together.
Good listening guys!
Here below the sweet Mark’s lyric

IT’S TOO LATE

It's too late,
To believe,
I'm the man,
I used to forgive 
That I'll never, 
Live my dreams.
So Forever, foolish schemes 
Yet you told me you believe,
What together we can achieve 
Coz you know there's only one thing left to say,
I'll be here for you, please wait
Please wait for me,
While we have time. 
Please don't let go.
You have to know
That you never showed, 
The pain held deep inside you.
We never dared to show
how much we trust each other baby
I've got to let you know, 
Just how much I need you. now
SAX
Coz you know there's only one thing left to do,
That so while we really try
It's too late, it's too late.
It's too late to forget,
It's too late for sweet regret
It’s too late to run, to slip away 
No need to wait,
Is it really too late?
Let's embrace our fate.

It's too late - Paolo Pieraccini & Mark J.Bennett.

Hope things are going well for you in these crazy times! I have the funky beat track ready to go! 

This one I called The Old Man Is In Vegas Again. Some folks are quite optimistic. This old man thinks this is his time to shine! I hope he does! 

Lyrics;
Been a long time sonny since I been to this city
I'm making my comeback
I got a pocket full of quarters and a dollar for the valet
I'm getting back on track 

I'm gonna get the drop on those one arm bandits
You know they don't stand a chance
And maybe find a honey who might need a little money
A lady who knows how to dance

Feeling good feeling lucky feeling high as a kite
This is a night for a king  I'm gonna own this city
If I play my cards right

Get me to a table baby and blow on those dice
a gambler needs a friend
Rolling seven come eleven  bring this table to life
Everybody wins

Aces and Jack I'm feeling the vibe
I got that gambler's itch
And I feel it my bones gonna be a high roller
This time I'm striking it rich

Feeling good feeling lucky feeling high as a kite
Last time I lost my shirt but I'm gonna own this city
Gotta play my cards right

Got the glitter in the gulch got the ladies wearing nothing
At least that's what it seems
And like a million walking suckers who got lost in the lights
I'm Lost inside a Vegas dream

It's been a long time since I've been to this city
I'm making my comeback
I got a pocket full of quarters and a dollar for the valet
I'm getting back on track

The Old Man Is In Vegas Again

Written, arranged,produced and performed* by Arkestar
*Drums & Original artwork by Supinemouse [https://soundcloud.com/supinemouse]

Copyright owned by Arkestar & Supinemouse 2020.

Buy @ Bandcamp

Arkestar [Ft. Supinemouse] - Cabin Fever

Words and Music by Stefan van Walsum
Gitarren, Bass, Drum programming and Vocals by Stefan van Walsum
Mix and Mastering by SvW at Nandis´s Cavern-Studio, Germany 
Copyright by Stefan van Walsum, 2020

SEI MUTIG! (Der Text) 
Durchgezechte Nacht mit verbogenen Gedanken.
Vernebelte Sicht durch Alkohol und Nikotin.
Aufgetaucht in einer Frühstückskneipe.
Irgendwo im Nirgendwo von Berlin.

Ich fühlte mich einsam und auch mies.
Nicht die geringste Spur von Liebe.
Was läuft hier nur falsch?

Fader Kaffee mit bitterem Geschmack.
Meine Blicke leer aber immer suchend.

Schräg gegenüber saß ein Mädchen.
Heller Teint und schwarzes Haar.
Ihr Blick traf mein Herz.
 
Was ist jetzt nur los?
Ist sie das große Los?
Im Hals `nen fetten Kloß!
Wie schaffe ich das bloß? 

Irritiert schaute ich zu Boden.
Ich wünschte sie käme rüber zu mir!
Kurz darauf blickte ich wieder auf - 
und sie stand ganz nah bei mir.

Und sie sagte:
komm sei mutig!
Zieh mich ganz fest an dich!
Hey, sei nicht so feige!
Glaube an dich und mich!
Verschließe nicht die Augen!
Schaue mich an, ich stehe vor dir.
Sei bitte mutig!
Küsse mich jetzt und hier!

Ich dachte:
komm sei mutig!
Ich zieh` sie ganz fest an mich!
Ey, ich bin nicht feige!
Ich glaube an sie und mich!
Verschließe nicht die Augen!
Schaue mich an, ich stehe vor dir.
Sei bitte mutig!
Küsse mich jetzt und hier! 
Küsse mich jetzt und hier!

Sei mutig!

They filled him full of lead
Put a bullet in his head

Oh sweet thing
You didn't do nothing wrong
You did not deserve this
No-one deserves this
Oh sweet thing

Bullet

Another Body

Martin Hirsch is a collaborator friend of mine on SC he asked if I could compose a song for a family member who has been diagnosed with a terrible disease.
She is only sixteen and has been given a 50/50 chance.
I was taken by his grief for this young girl and I was honored that he asked me to compose a song for her.
My thought's prayers and well wishes are with his family and Christine.

11/November/2020

Christine (Lyrics by Martin Hirsch)

One of the greatest basslines in history.
Joe Dart is a beast!!!
Some parts don't sound like the original, but I decided to play it my way.
Hope you still like it.

Bass : Ken Smith BSR "J" 4

Dean Town (Vulfpeck Cover)

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.

The Old Man Is In Vegas Again

Dan X2

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