5 Star Commended Entry in the 2021 UK Songwriting Contest.

Written after an early spring morning breakfast by the local river surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. I had plans to record more instruments but decided the simplicity of just the acoustic guitar & vocals sounded just right and suited the mood of the song.

Going to the riverside, in the early morning,
Find a place to sit down, stretch and do some yawning,
Sitting by the riverside, watching life go by, life go by,

Birds are looking busy, gathering different grasses,
Busy building nests in amongst the hidden branches,
Sitting by the riverside, watching life go by, life go by,

The peaceful waters flow, so slow, downstream,
Laying down I know, I can go into a daydream,

The ducks are tipping forwards, I guess they're going fishing,
I can't see what they're catching, that's something that I'm missing,
Sitting by the riverside, watching life go on, life go on,

There's no one else here, to see the fish a-jumping,
Just the sounds of nature and gentle waters rumbling,
Sitting by the riverside, watching life go on, life go on,

The peaceful waters flow, so slow, downstream,
Laying down I know, I can go into a daydream,

Going to the riverside, in the early morning,
Find a place to sit down, stretch and do some yawning,
Sitting by the riverside, watching life go by, life go by,
Sitting by the riverside, watching life go by, life go by,

The Riverside Song

Gunshot blues is the first track I have written and recorded. I recorded the track at HQ Studios in Manchester. I first started writing the song about 7 years ago but then moved onto writing the next song and then the next song and so on. I finally got around to finishing this one last year and taking it to the studio to record. I play the guitars, bass and there is an organ somewhere in the background. I then attempt to sing as well. Drums are a mix of samples put together by the producer. There is some other percussion in there such as tambourine and I don’t know if there is a technical name for it but “shaky egg”? My Dad did those as he came with me to the recording studio when i did this track and I wanted him to be a part of it. See what you think…..

gunshot blues

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Nemean Lion - Το Λιοντάρι Της Νεμέας

This Place in my Thoughts

Music: Little Man Project & Janne Hennie
Lyrics & vocal: Janne Hennie
Instruments & Mix: Little Man project

Lyrics:

I see the moon above me
I hear the whistling from the wind
But I don't see you 
Not even your shadow
I'm all alone
Under the moon
Moonlight embraces me tightly
The wind is my only friend...

You used to love me deeply
You used to whisper in my ear
But now all I can hear
Is the whistling from the wind
It tells me I'm alone
Under the moon
Moonlight embraces me tightly
The wind is my only friend...

I hear the wind is calling
It tells me to lay down
Under the moon
Moonlight embraces me tightly
The wind is my only friend...

Under The Moon W/ Little Man Project

cool vocal track & vocal arrangement by Ian Greaves aka https://soundcloud.com/ipg1
I had fun to create this unusual backing, which gives space to the wonderful vocals.
.... Cover image, I grabbed it from Ian's site ...
Check out Ian's version: https://soundcloud.com/ipg1/each-level-deeper
... lyrics to read: https://soundcloud.com/ipg1/each-level-deeper-vox-08-bpm

Each Level Deeper // Ian Greaves - Vocals // Backtrack by joerxworx

Faded Legacies

Guitar twice with some oompa oompa bass, then some ukulele and synth

Surfedelic

Surfedelica

Underground...Where Time Loses Meaning.

Hide In The Dark Chapter II * Instrumental

Album Title: Barefoot Socrates
Genre: Smoky Jazz-Blues / Bohemian Noir / Retro Soul
Vibe: Sultry, Intimate, Late-Night, Cinematic
Description:
Barefoot Socrates strips away the marble and robes of antiquity to reveal the original bohemian wanderer in a dimly lit, smoky atmosphere. This album is a masterclass in mood, transforming the probing questions of the Agora into a sultry, late-night confession.
The soundscape is steeped in nostalgia and noir textures. Anchored by the warm, walking rhythm of an upright bass and the organic pulse of congas and bongos, the groove swings with a subtle gypsy-jazz influence that feels both timeless and raw. Over this rhythmic foundation, smooth retro guitar lines weave intricate melodies, echoing the Socratic method of endless questioning.
The defining element is the vocal delivery—deep, husky, and female. She delivers ancient wisdom not as lectures, but as soulful, emotional revelations. Tracks like "The Dreamless Sleep" and "The Gadfly" are reimagined as torch songs, where the search for truth burns with a slow, cinematic intensity.
Barefoot Socrates is a record for the midnight hour, capturing the essence of a man who owned nothing but possessed the ultimate wealth of the mind. It is philosophy felt in the gut, delivered with the heart of the blues.


The Wisest Fool

24/11.25:   Check out This wonderful Christmas song on You tube: 

https://youtu.be/ZuvDeiWsgYE?si=CHKzo6qZhrL4326N

This is a big Christmas project made by Axel Menningen, Mike Fox and Andrea Brennan, with a goal to help children in Ukraina, who are suffering from the war❤️  Me, and 19 others wonderful singers was so lucky to be a part of it.  And wow, what an amazing journey, with a fantastic result!  
A big thank you Axel, Mike and Andrea ,for doing this. And a big thank you  Axel, for making this fantastic video.
You are all awesome! 🫶
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Hi! ☺️ I am an amateur singer/songwriter with a lot of passion for singing and Music.  I mostly sing originals,  but also covers . I like to write lyrics with meaning, something people can relate to. Not necessaraly my own experiences, it can be something i heard, seen or something someone  told me...
I also make music in GarageBand with small loops I put together. And I have much fun doing this 🙃
I am very impressed with how many talented people there is on Soundcloud! And so much love and kindness!
Thank you all for listening,  likes, reposting and comments! It really means a lot to me❤️
(My own originals sounds best with ear phones )
I also have a YouTube channel with the same nick name 🎵
Take care!🥰

(And I don't use AI at all! )