a lot of thought went into this. I like the intro organ idea too.  A complex structure anchored by a powerful vocal

Cooped Up

Here it is! A highlight reel of Eclectic Collective's greatest moments in the year 2023. This medley includes short interviews with group members, interspersed with their music. Special thanks to Jeff (StonerJazz) for hosting the Q&A, and to J.J. for assembling the medley. 

The Eclectic Collective (EC) is a very loose band of musicians who collaborate over the internet and communicate via email only. I'm honoured to have worked with the EC on a few songs, and look forward to playing with them again soon! Hope you enjoy listening!

CAST OF CHARACTERS (including interview start times):
Hosted by: StonerJazz on.soundcloud.com/6qwFQ
(1:32)    J.J. Terrell - keys, synth, organ on.soundcloud.com/ivM1E
(4:30)   Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary) - bass, lap slide guitar @josh-clary-1
(7:03)    K2 and the Three - drums, percussion @k2andthe3
(9:02)    Llanpsych - guitar, effects on.soundcloud.com/xehCe
(11:06)  TexMex Shaman - guitar, effects @texmex-shaman
(18:20)  MisterMark - piano, synth strings, vocals, effects on.soundcloud.com/qMWgp

Not interviewed in this piece, but a big thank you from all of us goes to:
Artur of Surfers Like Us @user-411502040
Mysterious Decibel @themysteriousDecibel
Steve of Steve’s Planet @Steve-Vervaet
Chris Maness @user-419254289-15129531

No animals were harmed in the making of this medley. ;)

(logo design my MisterMark)

Eclectic Collective Rockumentary - 'Bits of Hits'

“It’s over” tells a story of heartbreak and acceptance, as the singer expresses feelings of sadness and loss after a failed relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and resignation, as the protagonist reflects on unrequited love and the pain of moving on. Despite the hurt, there is a glimmer of hope for healing and self-discovery. The emotional depth of the lyrics captures the bittersweet journey of letting go and finding closure.


It's Over 


Hey
I hope you know that I am not okay
I lost the words, there’s nothing left to say
I tried my best to find a different way

Hey
I left my keys, my soul, my heart behind
For now I walk alone to make things right
Although it hurts, I’ll be okay in time 

Why did I chase a love that's blind?
You never wanted to be mine
Why play a game I’m bound to lose?
I’ll never be the one you choose

All this time I dreamed about you over and over again
Show me how to live this life without you
It’s over, my friend

Why did I chase a love that's blind?
You never wanted to be mine
Why play a game I’m bound to lose?
I’ll never be the one you choose

All this time I dreamed about you over and over again
Show me how to live this life without you
It’s over, my friend

Credits

Released February 2, 2024 

Lyrics, Melody and Lead Vocals by Rachel Goldie

Backing Vocals Volodymyr Chyzhovych

Mixed and Mastered by Scott Horton

It's Over

Blues HOP - HIP - TOP 4

THOUGH FORGOTTEN (G. Di Nunno)

Fallen out of favor
At least that's how it feels
All the evidence is there.

Can't compete, not worth a try
Your proof of love is small
That is all you have to give.

Give the taste of luxury
Above that status line
Once those bills come due
Sent to past is that good time.

Who's forgotten?
What's your worth?
The scenery 
Impression grand
Who's forgotten?
Dwell apart
All past good deeds forgotten soon.

Glass is filled to the brim
Compared to yours it shines
Left to ponder where you stand.

Gave your time, the value worth
Much more that's felt and known
Under lamp posts glowing bright.

Falling short no matter what
Your heart is all you've done
Better than you know
Gave what money cannot buy.

Though forgotten
Feel your worth
That scenery 
Is beautiful
Though forgotten
Dwells intent
Of what you gave 
Forgotten so...

All lyrics, instrumental composition by Gino Di Nunno
Copyright 2024.

#2. Though Forgotten

Berlin Calling (Remix)

There’s a chicken wing restaurant near where I live that on Saturdays I often go to 

After cutting the grass and 
Wacking the weeds
Any  trimming any bushes unruly 

After several months if you sit in the same place the waitresses all get to know you 

And I always sit down 
in young Deborah’s section, 
she’s got a crush on yours truly

She really enjoys all the stories I tell and she laughs at my hilarious jokes 

She always makes sure I have plenty of ketchup, she doesn’t do that for the rest of these folks

Men, don’t fall in love with your waitress 
Being nice to you is part of her job 
Sure, she laughs at your jokes but she laughs at the jokes 
Of every Tom, Dick and Harry or Bob

One Saturday I’m sitting in my usual spot, but Debbie didn’t show for her shift 

And I’m thinking My god, 
what on earth could be wrong 
If I had her address then I could save her

And so I lied and told her manager that Debbie had called me and asked if I could give her a lift 

 He gave me her address 
On a cocktail napkin
And I thanked the man for doing me this favor! 

And I imagined when she saw me I would be her handsome hero and she’d plant on me a passionate kiss 

She’d say “leave your stupid, fat cow wife, she doesn’t love you, marry me instead and we’ll have marital bliss” 

Men, don’t fall in love with the waitress 
You’re not her white knight on a giant white galloping steed 
You’re just another guy who got the cheeseburger combo 
And an appetizer he didn’t need

So I drove up to her trailer and knocked softly on her screen 
And this 6 foot four gorilla came to greet me. 
He had perhaps the largest biceps I had ever seen 
And his fists were more than big enough to beat me. 

I said, “ I was sent to check on Debbie, make sure she’s okay 
Debbie then appeared engulfed in sadness 
She said, “wait a second, I know you, you’re there each Saturday. 
Why the hell did they give you my address?   

I said, “listen, I just wanted to make sure you were alright 
We’ve become so close I care about you deeply 
She said, “I just serve you chicken wings, what gives you the right! 
Get the hell off of my porch, you’re fucking creepy!  

So I got back in my car and I drove quickly away, for a moment there I feared for my life 

I knew that I had overstepped 
Her personal boundary 
And I could never sit again in Debbies section 

I thought from now on that after finishing the lawn, I should have a couple beers with my wife. 

We’re old and fat with two grown kids 
But just like Darwin said 
You have to trust in natural selection 

Men, don’t fall in love with your waitress 
On your personal reality try to keep a  very firm grip 
You’ve got a mortgage, a fat wife and four kids who need you 
So pay the check and leave a generous tip

Don't Fall In Love With The Waitress

A go at Pink Floyd's eternal favourite. Apologies to the afficionado's there is no guitar solo at the start; I tried one, but it didn't sound right.

Wish You Were Here (cover)

Answers To Questions Unasked

United In Heaven

Composed & Produced by Val Akey.
Thank you for listening!

Release date: 29 April 2024

On The Path Of Adventures

UPDATE: for 2024 I am returning to my true love of Prog/Progressive Rock, and I intend to do seven tracks this year. I will be taking a break from Soundcloud here and there to get those nagging life obligations that we all have completed. Stay tuned and best wishes!

NOTE: Songs leading up to an album will not be a Progressive Rock project for 2023. Haven't run out of ideas--just giving light to older songs that have been begging to be heard.

I am an obsessed Progressive Rock fan favoring no genre in particular, yet I have  carried influences from: most every Italian band, especially Banco Del Mutuo Soccorso, along with Jethro Tull, early Genesis, Marillion,  King Crimson, Gentle Giant, Ange (from France), and on the heavy side there is Mercyful Fate and King Diamond.  My guitar heroes include: Michael Schenker, Martin Barre, Steve Hackett, Robert Fripp,  Steve Rothery, Michael Denner, Hank Sherman. 

I consider deep lyrics to be essential (especially if you can't sing), as well as song dynamics and surprise elements, with a touch of altering song structures (gained from the days of tearing apart every Mercyful Fate song minus the Satan stuff). I am not inventing the wheel, nor do I consider myself groundbreaking in any way. I just can't stop writing songs. As I am aging (now 64) and being handicapped due to a work accident in 1978 which took 3 2/3 fingers off the left hand. I have an aching right wrist that doesn't let me fly as I once did, so I work within the limitations given.  I hope you enjoy.

#2. Though Forgotten

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