Bridge of Gold

In a book and several widely read newspaper articles, the English journalist David Goodhart has identified a new cause for the vicious populism of our time. Le Pen, Brexit, Trump, the online hate culture - according to Goodhart, two new "meta-classes" (the "Anywheres" and the "Somewheres") have emerged in the global world, two completely different ways of living and feeling. According to Goodhart, these separate cultures are now competing against each other in a kind of new world culture war.

The picture shows: an altered extract from a photo somewhere out of the net

Somewhere, 3:33 am


Anyone awake again…? 
Now, 3:33 am…?

I was just looking… 
I was gazing…
I was just listening,
I was wondering…

Is it change that drives, 
Challenges and brings life, 
Even if failures are included?

Or is transformation 
A constant calculation 
Of loss, a humiliation?

And I was just looking… 
I was gazing…
I was just listening,
I was wondering…

You were somewhere, out there
You were not anywhere, no

Is it change that drives, 
Challenges and brings life, 
Even if failures are included?

Or is transformation 
A constant calculation 
Of loss, a humiliation?

I was just looking… 
And I was gazing
I was just freezing
While I was listening
And I was just looking
(For an answer
Of any kind)

You sang somewhere, out there
You were no anywhere, no
You were a somewhere, out there
You were not anywhere
Anywhere, anywhere, anywhere
(To find)

Somewhere, 3:33 am

Time and thought are the two variables that influence fear in our brains. Time is the interval between the present and the future, where we anticipate potential threats and challenges. Thought is the cognitive process that we use to simulate the possible outcomes and scenarios that may occur. But both time and thought are not objective phenomena in themselves. They are only mental representations that we use to interact with the world. The source of fear is the dependence on these representations, and the assumption that they are more relevant than the empirical evidence of the present moment. To reduce fear, we need to regulate time and thought, and align with the current state, where all is stable and calm. This is the goal of scientific rationality, to live in the present, and to rely on the empirical data.

Time and Thought are The Root of Fear

Recorded in Modesto Ca. Frans Beelaard (Basic Tracks) Steve Roy...Bass, recorded in Drummondville, Canada. Georg Boehme...Alto, Tenor, &  Baritone Saxophones. Recorded in Cologne, Germany. Fender Rhodes Electric Piano Rhythm. Gibson 335 Electric Guitar solo. Trumpet solo. Alto Saxophone solo. Fender Rhodes Electric Piano solo. Trap Drum set full kit. Percussion Timbales, Cowbell, Zildjan 22" ride & Crash Cymbals.

Cannery Row

Newport

Me and Xavier Jaari , French Singer/Songwriter 1st released this 2 years ago , we used this trying to raise funds for the Ukraine on a Kickstarter crowdfunding project , unfortunately it fell flat . I just thought it was time for a remix and get it back in the public domain . I hope you like it as much as we do , check Xavier out when you have a minute , thank you !

Hands Across The Water (Mike Fox 2024 Remix)

Hands Across The Water - Fox and Jaari ( Mike Fox 2024 remix )

We may not have traveled far and wide,  but Keith has a way of transporting us all over the world through his curious mind and love of history. So, why are we in Italy? Simply put, Keith loves Vespas ;)  Actually, he loves the idea of the band touring Italy on Vespas, funky hipster wheels and recording tunes as we go.  The "Sock Puppets" was a theme Keith developed as he created some videos depicting travels with the WAG puppets.
Vesari Corridor is one adventure from the Album Keith wanted to develop, found here: https://www.terrywigmore.com/wigmore-allen-gibbons
Join Keith, Kevin, and I as we travel around Italy, taking in some famous landmarks and enjoying a lot of Kevin's favourite red wines.

Lyrics:
Vasari Corridor

Da,da,da,da,dah…… Da,da,da,da,dah……(nonchalantly strolling along, minding own business:)
Down the corridor …of Vasari.

I found a secret place…somewhere safe for us to go
No prying eyes in this narrow space…a hidden alley that I know
Down the corridor…of Vasari

Da, da, dah, da, da, dah …he’s waiting.  
Da, da, dah, da, da, dah …he’s waiting

We are not allowed in here… (Do-do-do-do) If we’re careful, we’ll be fine
Avoid the blade, avoid the fear… (Do- do-do-do) and we will live till next time
Down the corridor…of Vasari

If there was a way to avoid this…hiding and subterfuge
(Down the corridor…of Vasari)
I found a secret place, somewhere safe for us to go…
(Down the corridor…down the corridor…of Vasari)
Somewhere safe for us to go…go…go…go…

(The chase commences…)

Stab him in the back…He’s never going back!
He’s Medici…He’s Medici   (repeats)

Wigmore: synths, production
Allen: Lyrics, Vocals, Guitars, Bass
Gibbons: Lyrics, Vocals

Vesari Corridor (He's Medici)

LYRICS

Kept on walking straight ahead
There was no-one round they'd gone to bed
They were not sleeping
They worried 'bout the things
They could not change

The Governments just would not help
Just told us tighten up your belt
Another notch or two
But we know that we'll get through

ooooh la la la la
ooooh la la la la

My shoes were worn
And full of holes
I could touch the pavement through the soles
One good shirt and one good vest
Now no-one had a Sunday best

Churches empty no-one prayed
Everyone just seemed afraid
They'd meet God soon enough
They've got things oh so rough

Ooooh la la la la
Ooooh la la la la

Looted shops and broken glass
The lifestyle of the working class
But no-one worked there were no jobs
And factories had turned to rust
And rival gangs patrolled the streets
Would kill each other when they meet

Instrumental

Food was rationed just enough
And any dreams had turned to dust
But lords and ladies dined so well
They had no idea of this hell

I kept on walking straight ahead
There was no-one around they'd gone to bed
But they were not sleeping
They worried 'bout the things
They could not change

Ooooh la la la la
Ooooh la la la la


Outro

Things They Could Not Change Change

LYRICS:

Welcome to your entertainment for the evening
We're just here to check that you're still sleeping
Put your headset on
I'm gonna miss you when you're gone
Where you're going there is no need for thinking

	This is the roaring twenties
	Some of us will never leave
	This is the roaring twenties
	You will see things you cannot believe

Blow your mind inside the need for connection
Which is worse; indifference or rejection?
Stare into the screen
Keep your mind unclean
Your device is suffering from an infection

	This is the roaring twenties
	Some of us will never leave
	This is the roaring twenties
	You will see things you cannot believe

Your leaders own your thoughts and your names
The awakening is rising in your veins
Stare into the sun
See the darkness run
They all forgot in this world Khaos reigns

	This is the roaring twenties
	Some of us will never leave
	This is the roaring twenties
	You will see things you cannot believe

	This is the roaring twenties
	Some of us will never leave
	This is the roaring twenties
	You will see things you cannot believe

The Roaring Twenties (LIVE) @ The Golden Lion #LANCASTER

Cast of Characters:

Witches of the Alamo-- @witchesofthealamo – James – acoustic guitar, vocals, lyrics, and composition

TexMex Shaman–@texmex-shaman –Stephen– electric guitar. production, and mix

J.J. Terrell–@j-j-terrell – piano

K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara -–Ken–drums and shaky things

Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)–@josh-clary-1 –- four-string fretless bass

     This song started as a hauntingly beautiful acoustic piece written and performed by James on his acoustic guitar. He shared it with JJ, who got the rest of us involved. JJ first added his barroom tinkle piano to the piece. Stephen quickly added the moody, tremolo guitar you hear throughout. Then, Josh and Ken did their little dance of back-and-forth bass-drum tracks until the rhythm section was solid. All that was left was for Stephen to mix it, with which we always appreciate his expert hand. 
      This is our first song with James, and it came together relatively quickly, which means we were all into it and having fun on it. James' page has a lot to hear on it-- some great originals and collabs, and some really cool covers, too. 
     If you like this song, you'd really enjoy stopping by his page, too. As always, we hope you enjoy listening to this one as much as we enjoyed making it.

Shadows At My Door-Eclectic Collective

ONLY YOU Feat. LN

Disappeared

Thank you so much for listening to my music, if I don’t reply immediately I do apologise. Life has a way of getting in the way of things I’d rather be doing but I do appreciate your listening and support.

Things They Could Not Change Change

The Gobi Desert Canoe Club