So, this is a lot like "Rembrandt Pussyhorse" by BHS. The 1st track of the album was record at a studio that had a leftover 2 inch tape which the fellas recorded over not realizing that there was a old session recorded on the other side. It was a single violin track playing backwards and out of tune: https://youtu.be/SAhdUvV0Y2k Also, coincidentally, the very day I was born was the same day this album was released.

really like the lyrics..I really get the cold feeling of a February day, windy by the cemetary

HE IS OKAY IN THREATENING PLACES

Published on SC 13 November 2021

Pic: Broadway Tower, Cotswolds, England, UK. By Geoff Descartes

In the comfort of your own mind

85% Dark Chocolate

Secret Crush Bunny

The Winds Of February

Lyrics;
The tears that fell from Autumn's eyes
freeze upon the winter skies
And fall as ice upon where Summer played

Bare trees sway along the street
clouds obscure them from the heat
The sun in hiding. Dark becomes the days

The icy winds of February
Echo through a cemetery
Lost to all that dwell inside those gates

Flowers rest upon the stones
That rest upon the resting bones
bereft of soul no longer burdened by the weight

Nowhere are the birds that sing
the promise of a newborn Spring
The future frozen, hope seems all but lost

Long passed dreams of summer days
That warmed the place where Autumn played
Now burns the frozen fire of the frost

The icy winds of February
Will not offer sanctuary
Foreboding river glacial in it's flow

Frozen flowers in bouquet
Colors bleeding into gray
Bleak and broken upon the bitter snow

  The tears that fell from Autumn's eyes
freeze upon the winter skies
And fall as ice upon where Summer played

Bare trees sway along the street
clouds obscure them from the heat
The sun in hiding. Dark becomes the days  

The icy winds of February
Will not offer sanctuary


Song Notes:
This is the first song by Dan X2 that start with Dan Blackard developing a vocal and guitar idea.  He then sent it to Dan Lockhart who added the rest of the music (piano, acoustic guitar, viola, percussion, and background vocals.  Dan Lockhart then mixed and mastered the song.  We hope you enjoy our first song reversing our process.

The Winds Of February

Going to on the album as a filler track – I mean instrumental – on my final album coming out, Adon Willing in the very near future, and then I must focus on other Spiritual endeavors! I will still be on here from time to time, however.

Featuring Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnwd_5P2_hGVNkQfScEmP_w

He Is Our Great Reward

Recombinant version of a tune from happier days......
https://soundcloud.com/windscaleblues/helix?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

(Headphones recommended)

Double Helix

Meow..and pseudo yoruba..groove..analog electronic

Yoruba

Pierre Bordetti productions (c) 03/2022.
Composed, arranged, performed, and produced by:
Pierre Bordetti

"The threat" "La Menace"

Instrumental Jazzy tune 

In 2022, when the whole world should be concerned about 
the state of the planet, the simple madness of a man makes us fall 
into horror and destruction.

En 2022, alors que le monde entier devrait se préoccuper de l'état 
de la planète, la simple folie d'un homme nous fait basculer 
dans l'horreur et la destruction.

The Threat

Massive thanks to Fady for reaching out with this incredibly produced track for me to add vocals to. Fady's music was instantly inspiring and the song basically just wrote itself. And big ups to Bitzone for lending his ear and sonic artistry to mix and master this track into vivid color. 

Track Credits:

Fady: Music, Production
https://soundcloud.com/fadysporz
https://thesporz.bandcamp.com
Bitzone: Samples, Mix, and Master
https://soundcloud.com/bitzone
the Couch King: Lyrics and Vocals
https://musiciselation.bandcamp.com

Lyrics:

Time trials 
And I’m still miles 
Away Off course 
Of course I’m Falling off 
The track and This time 
I ain’t coming back 

Always
Starting in last
Place
All days
Speedily passed
I race 
To catch up but I can’t keep pace
I chase 
A taste of what it’s like to get a head
Instead
Led off course by centrifugal force
Falling off the edge
Again it’s got me feeling 
Better off 
Dead
When reeling
From being made to 
Head
Back on track
From the invisible hand 
Never giving me slack
As the power ups stack
Bullet bills speed boosting up to the pack  
Yet still producing the deducing  
16th place I can’t crack 
 
Time trials 
And I’m still miles 
Away Off course 
Of course I’m Falling off 
The track and This time 
I ain’t coming back 

Never
Finishing in first 
Or third 
However 
Quickly I burst
Or swerved 
Past peels or fake item 
Box a hazards  
Still out maneuvered and 
Staggered 
Disoriented wheels don’t 
Matter 
When I 
Can’t get a
Grip
As the
Realization 
Of the final lap
Lets the cup 
Slip 
From hopes 
Final dash 
I crash 
Afraid to hit the gas
Hidden shortcuts and cheat codes 
Not given 
Even if I was to play the villain 
Driven 
There’s no opportunity to surpass 
When my previous finishing position 
Was coming in 
Last 

Time trials 
And I’m still miles 
Away Off course 
Of course I’m Falling off 
The track and This time 
I ain’t coming back 

13th place
Thought I was in the chase  
14th place
Slippin’ but thinking keepin’ pace 
15th place 
And still got one in the rear view mirror 
16th place 
Wasn’t a fall from grace is getting clearer

13th Place

Fady, Bitzone, and the Couch King - 13th Place

Bringing Back some track made with Traxx, few years Back. 
Sounds Okay, I  thought you may enjoy it :)

Music Mix & Featuring by Traxx
Vocals & Lyrics : Special Cecilia

WAY OKAY

Nerkstura

21 5 9

Aren't we always skipping and jumping through life?

Jump 'n' Run

TORN APART

2022 Edition
Lyrics and vocal: Lokka Vox
Composing&production: Juhax

(verse)
is this the way how you saw it
is this the way how planned it from the start
is this the way how you lived it in your mind
aaah

is this the way how ended
is this the way how you make me fall apart
is this the way how break a good girls heart
aaaah

e, e, e, eh

(chorus)
i am torn apart
i am torn apart

i am torn apart
i am torn apart

is this the way how ended
is this the way how you make me fall apart
is this the way how break a good girls heart

Torn Apart (2022 Edition)

Spiral Staircase Dream

Spotify

Appleblossom 1+2/Flapbeat

When I found God
(Mark Irving Anderson)
 
…I was driving down a dirt road
Heart heavy as a lie
With nothing but the radio
And the question’s echo, why
The sunset bled its colors 
Like a blush of hope and fire
But I’d been lost for miles 
Chasing every wrong desire…
 
[Chorus]
…That's when I found God
In the silence before dawn
When the night let go
And all the fear was gone
On that stretch of nowhere
With the world at my back
I found the truth
Oh, and never have looked back
When I found God—oh, when I found God…
 
…I thought salvation was a steeple
Or buried in a hymn
Just Sunday morning people
And a scripture read within
But grace, it wore a flannel shirt
And mercy drove a Chevy
Love looked like a neighbor’s hand
When everything was heavy…
 
[Chorus]
…That's when I found God
By the river in the rain
Where forgiveness falls
And eases all my pain
On a road to nowhere
Like a prayer in a song
I found a peace
And I found that I belong
When I found God— oh, when I found God…
 
[Bridge]
…It wasn’t in the thunder
It wasn’t in the flame
But in the gentle whisper
Calling out my name
Through every broken promise
Through every tear I cried
I felt a steady presence
Standing by my side…
 
…Sometimes I drive that dusty road
To remember where I’ve been
Thankful for the detours
And the lessons held within 
Sometimes I meet folks searching
Chasing dreams under the stars
I talk about the moment
When I opened up my heart...
 
[Chorus]
…That’s when I found God
In the laughter of a child
In the quiet faith
That grows across the miles
When the weight I carried
Was lifted from my soul
I found a place within my heart
And I knew that I was home 
When I found God—oh, when I found God
When I found God—oh, when I found God…

When I found God

When https://soundcloud.com/dneye asked me for a track to play his fantastic guitars on, I brainstormed this 5/4 piece with odd chord set in order to make it difficult to him and thus get the best from his skills. After programming it, I added some organic solos (yep I played keys) to make it seem more friendly ;))))

And he... succeeded in the challenge, overcoming all my expectations !!!

Five by D'n'Eye: guitar1, guitar2, guitar3, guitar4, harp.
Five by E-Ruizzo: piano, bass, mellotron, organ, drums.

Hope you'll enjoy this our first post in the new year !!


High Five !! (with D'n'Eye)

(Don't follow me here, best on my main page ;)

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 Winds Of February

Dan X2

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