Another strong message in a delicate wonderful shape !!

I just love your voice!! Always enjoy listening to the soft soothing sound of it 

Your voice is very gentle...it eases my mind...Thank you and PEACE.

profoundN awesome soundN/a folksy story/can blow my mind/ but please / not the world/for peace/not war

I felt inspired to collaborate when Tom posted his piece, 'Un Ange Passait' recently - https://soundcloud.com/tom-r-gnier/un-ange-passait.

Original music, arrangement and production - @tom-r-gnier
Vocal and lyrics - @markjbennett
Image - Sculpture by Nathan Coley, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art 2, Edinburgh, photographed by Douglas Corrance.

Feels like a visitation,
Although not quite an apparition,
When an angel passed by.

We've all shared such strange sensations,
Often without complications,
When an angel passed by.

When an angel passed by... when an angel passed by

An Angel Passed By - Tom Régnier and Mark J Bennett

www.continental-collision.com
Available on Bandcamp - https://continentalcollision.bandcamp.com/track/boring-town. 
Now on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/5wf5isry5VTiOJo93dU38E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD_ThUpLBk8&list=OLAK5uy_lzXT1QxPKHH__ERx2AeZbUlK8tnKV7IIo

The second song to be released under the name ‘Continental Collision’ but this time with special guest and good friend Dave McKeown. Rodolfo first let me hear the original basis for ‘Boring Town’ back in June, yet somehow he didn’t sound excited about it. However from the first I knew it could be great. I was looking for the story in those two words as well as in the mood of the music and fortunately it came quite quickly and fitted like a glove. Singing this was a challenge for me, like everything we do, but it was exhilarating. I had introduced Rodolfo to Dave’s cloud and it felt right that we should ask Dave to help us complete the song. I hope we will have the opportunity to work with him again soon. 

Composition, instrumentation, arrangement and production: @rplanes
Lyrics and vocals: @markjbennett
Saxophone: Dave McKeown: @https://soundcloud.com/dave-mckeown
Photograph: Harlem NYC by Douglas Corrance

When I look around I see the light’s gone out this town,
Realising just a bit too late.
Streets have all gone quiet and feels like all the wires are down.
Tell me why I’m feeling in this state?
Not so long ago we felt that we’d be happy here,
Not just for now, but for always.
That’s all turned around now at least that much it is clear,
Not the old days, instead separate ways.
Like the loser on a game show.
Can you tell me where did all the fun go?
Darling without you,
It’s such a boring town,
Only coz you’re not around.

The bar, where we first met, is still there, though I never go,
Realised it’s lost its old appeal.
Crossing the park, where we might meet and stop to say hello,
Couldn’t deal with how it made me feel.
All the places we once loved I feel I must avoid
Not just for now, but for always.
I no longer know what I want, I feel I’m paranoid,
Not the old days, instead separate ways.
Like the loser on a game show.
Can you tell me where did all the fun go?
Darling without you, where did the love go?
Such a boring town,
Only coz you’re not around.

Boring Town - Continental Collision (with Dave McKeown) - Now on Spotify/Bandcamp

ΛΕΣ

everyone has their time
everyone needs something nice to believe in
everyone needs someone
everyone needs to be loved

well you know it's nothing new
and you're ready to give way
you might just think it through 
before you

when there's not much more to say
when you're seein' only blue
you might just wanna get away
from you

everyone takes the ride
everyone hits the skids sometimes
everyone feels better outside
everyone contains a bright light inside

bright light inside

Dear friends. A nasty war is going on right now. This song is a prayer to the Warlord to stop the fight and withdraw his forces.
I do not dare to mention the name of this Warlord since he has a reputation to send out agents for murdering of inconvinient people all over the world. We have several Warlords in the world, and you must choose by Yourself.

Lyrics:

Letter to the Warlord

The row of people that are walking
away from the war - it is so fearsome

You may see small children
who are struggling along with their mothers
and some of them are wounded
Have You seen what I see Mister Warlord
and if You have You should certainly be ashamed


I saw old and disabled people
who fled across the rivers - on narrow footbridges

I was moved to tears of this sight
but they were helped by some wonderful people
and sometimes they were carried on their backs
Have You seen what I see Mister Warlord
and if You have You should certainly be ashamed


You should never shoot civilian people
which I know that You have done - and that Your soldiers

shot a whole family
they also shot down some old men and women
when they did’t recieve any food
Have You seen what I see Mister Warlord
and if You have You should certainly be ashamed

An approximate translation to Swedish

Kära vänner. Ett otäckt krig pågår just nu. Den här sången är en bön till krigsherren att stoppa kriget och dra tillbaka sina styrkor.
Jag vågar inte nämna namnet på denne krigsherre eftersom han har rykte om att skicka ut agenter för mord på obekväma människor över hela världen. Vi har flera krigsherrar i världen, och du måste välja själv.

Brev till krigsherren

Raden av människor som går
bort från kriget - det är så skrämmande

Du kanske ser små barn
som kämpar tillsammans med sina mammor
och några av dem är sårade
Har du sett vad jag ser Mister Warlord
och om du har så ska du verkligen skämmas


Jag såg gamla och funktionshindrade
som flydde över floderna - på smala gångbroar

Jag blev rörd till tårar av denna syn
men de fick hjälp av några underbara människor
och ibland bars de på ryggen
Har du sett vad jag ser Mister Warlord
och om du har så ska du verkligen skämmas


Man ska aldrig skjuta civila
vilket jag vet att Du har gjort - och att Dina soldater

sköt en hel familj
de sköt också ner några gubbar och kvinnor
när de inte fick någon mat
Har du sett vad jag ser Mister Warlord
och om du har så ska du verkligen skämmas

Letter to the Warlord

I wanted to create a mystical atmosphere in this song. Its a place i am sure we all have been at some time in our lives, a lonely place where we miss the one we love or have loved ..ill leave it up to your imagination hope you love the song.
Johnny

Sleepless Nights

Bewildered, Beshivered, Belittled And Belied

My own derivative AcoustaTronic version of a Gatlin Brothers creative interpretative of a Trad Gospel tune predicated upon the story of The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32).
Prodigal Son 
(Referencing The Gatlin Brothers-Gaither 'Come Home' Version - 1997)
There was a young man who had the best of everything
(Oh Yeah) He was the first born of a wealthy man
But he was not satisfied with the best of everything
So he took his possessions in his hand
He traveled far and wide and he tasted worldly pleasure
Deep inside he was lonely without measure
And he wound up in a pig pen when he was nearly left for dead
Then he raised his eyes toward Heaven as he said
(Chorus)
I will arise and I will go back to my Father's house
I will beg him to forgive me for the fool that I've been
I will arise and I will go back to my Father's house
I will gladly be a servant if he'll take me back again?
I was a young man who had the best of everything
I was the first born of a hard-working man
But I was not satisfied with the best of everything
So I took my possessions in my hand
I traveled far and wide and I tasted worldly pleasure
Deep inside I was lonely without measure
Wound up in California where I nearly died
Then I raised my eyes toward Heaven as I cried
(Repeat Chorus)

Sunny Beaches

Prodigal Son - AcoustaTronic Version

I wrote this song about how my daughter Erin introduced me to so much great music when she was growing up.  

See the video:  https://vimeo.com/134054899

Lyrics:

No Doubt Blonde Redhead Zero 7

Keep your door open I’m liking the sound
Would you make me a cassette of what you’re spinning around?
Some kind of essence is coalescing
I’m ready for whatever this lesson will bring
She said the music is like swimming in heaven

No Doubt Blonde Redhead Zero 7 Zero 7
No Doubt Blonde Redhead Zero 7 Zero 7

The high from the low, the art from the pop
Cannot tell the difference because there really is not
So for a time you’re in love with them all
Gathering your power before everything falls
She said don’t worry I’ll be home by 11

No Doubt Blonde Redhead Zero 7 Zero 7
No Doubt Blonde Redhead Zero 7 Zero 7

I can see your transformation is here
Goodbye to the Barbies and hello to new fears
Soon you will go to make your own heaven

No Doubt Blonde Redhead Zero 7 Zero 7
No Doubt Blonde Redhead Zero 7 Zero 7

No Doubt Blonde Redhead Zero 7

There I was, diligently practicing my palm muted walking basslines when The Boys dropped by.

The practice session never stood a chance.

Here's a little homage to simpler times.
____________________________________________________________________

Neeps ‘n’ Tatties

Don’t need no haute cuisine, come dinner time.
A simple guy like me got simple tastes.
Don’t need no six course menu, sommelier’s fancy wine.
I’m happy drinking beer by the case.
The honest things in life are the ones that always shine,
So get your pan a-boilin’ babe, your neeps ‘n’ tatties do me fine.

Don’t need no fashionista plastic tik tok model girl
I love my honey baby, she always aims to please
Drivin’ me half crazy as she gives a little twirl
She’s muckin’ out the hogs in her muddy dungarees
Keep yer high fallutin’ “A” list, I’ll keep that sweet gal of mine.
Get your pan a-boilin’ babe, your neeps ‘n’ tatties do me fine.

……

Billionaires of tinsel sniffing venison carpaccio
Braised black cherry duck, meets Pol Roger
Praise the Lord I’m still connected to where I wanna go
Me and my sweet baby on our way, we’re headin’ there.
In our home of rustic truth we find pure living, love divine,
So get your pan a-boilin’ babe, your neeps ‘n’ tatties do me fine.

Neeps ‘n’ Tatties

℗ © Copyright Ian Stokes. All Rights Reserved
Recorded and mixed using Logic. Mastered in Soundcloud
Guitars played: Morris Nylon String in standard tuning
Photography: Thanks go to Nigel and Libby Hume at Hume Photography.
I thought it was time to start writing and recording some new songs, with a view to putting together a new solo album over the winter. For this song I have returned to my nylon string Morris guitar. Hope you like it!
LYRICS:
Sitting…. In my rocking chair
Rollin…….. with the beat
Pickin …..out a tune
Keeping time… tapping my feet

Maybe I’m getting old 
Maybe I’m getting slow 
Maybe things don’t seem like they used to do
Maybe, maybe not…. I don’t know 

Sitting….. in my rocking chair 
Close my eyes and see
All the places I have been
Just rollin … with the beat

Maybe I’m getting old 
Maybe I’m getting slow 
Maybe things don’t seem like they used to do
Maybe, maybe not…. I don’t know

My Rocking Chair

Dear friends, I worry more and more about the state of the earth! More and more wars flare up, the climate is worrying with natural disasters as a result! Strong malevolent rulers emerge and succeed in egging the population of the respective countries. History has shown how it goes - I think of such men as Hitler and others! The war causes huge emissions of greenhouse gases! Instead, use the soldiers to plant trees and fight the terrible forest fires!

The Baltic Sea is living dangerously
 right now! Scores of ships in deplorable condition transport oil across the sea. The risks are great for extensive oil disasters! I have made some songs for the Baltic sea just to make people understand the problems.

I have recently published some of my songs on YouTube - search for Bengt Roth.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=bengt+roth
I write almost all of my songs, and I sing my songs and play the guitar and the harp - no more. My recording equipment is quite modest with a Furch guitar, Alhambra guitar, Röde microphone, Focusrite and Garageband. My studio is our guest room in our house.
I was young during the 1960s when Dylan became famous. I was a member of a folk song group during that time. I love Dylan´s music!! I was also a big fan of The Doors, Jefferson Airplane, Mamas and the Papas and several more singers. I like folk music and the old protest songs. I love the music of Eva Cassidy. I was also a big fan of Björn Afzelius, and I love the music of Tom Petty. I am very inspired of the music of John Denver.
Bengt and certainly several 100 million people are intensively protesting against all evil around the world!
I love to sometimes write songs that are a bit weird and self-ironic!
You know that I am a novice in the "recording business", and sometimes I have to revise the songs.
My whole grown up life was occupied by my profession as a doctor in intensive care and anesthesiology. After that I have got the possibility to be dedicated to music. 
My songs are a matter of extreme happiness and extreme sadness. I write all the music and lyrics except "As tears go by", "House of the Rising Sun", and songs by Evert Taube.
I love to leave some message with my songs!
I have no previous experience of writing fiction. I have, however, some experience in writing non-fiction. I wrote my thesis, and some chapters in a textbook in anesthesiology. I was also member of a group who introduced an education program in pediatric cardio pulmonary resuscitation for laymen in Sweden.
I have created a repost page "Bengt Erik Roth Repost Page".

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Bengt+Roth

Letter to the Warlord

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