It's a wonderful ballad. And the piano is a great match for this one.

cranked in the Lab vol.7

Community (Combstead and Keystone Studios)

I am happy to present a further great collaboration with southafrican Singer Songwriter Mike Hill.

Credits:
@mikehillravenscall: vocals and lyrics
@nobsmeyer: guitars, bass, drum production, mix and mastering.

In a world where we all live with broken dreams,
Through the storms we will walk, legs shackled in chains
With fiery eyes, Uncontrollable rage
Still defiance in faces. Our souls are still wild
With passionate cries, we fight for our places
We’ve seen all the signs, we’ve seen all the signs
Chorus
Oh, we’re floating through fire. Our hearts are on fire, we’re holding on
We carry on, nothing controls us.
We’re floating through fire. Our hearts are on fire, we’re holding on.
We’re holding on. We carry on. Nothing controls us
Floating through fire. Floating through fire. We carry on, floating through fire.
We carry on.
Bridge
Oooooh. Ooooh. Oooooh, OOOOH
We’ll be holding on with fire in our eyes.
We’ll be fighting on with fire in our hearts
We’ll be floating on, onto paradise
We’ll be holding on, onto paradise
We’ll Carry on
Chorus
Oh, we’re floating through fire. Our hearts are on fire, we’re holding on
We carry on, nothing controls us.
We’re floating through fire. Our hearts are on fire, we’re holding on.
We’re holding on. We carry on. Nothing controls us
Floating through fire. Floating through fire. We carry on, floating through fire.
We carry on.

Floating Through Fire

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Mixed by www.billytuckersound.com/
Mastered By Jack Endino. www.endino.com/about.html

Miss That Sweater

D sides

Slow Motion

A song about looking ok on the outside

LYRICS:

You have to wait in line
You have to wait in line
Like you were told to
But you don't want to buy
No you don't want to buy
The life they sold you

Your eyes are turning red
Inside your spinning head
The lights are blinding
Any emotion fades
Behind your mirrored shades
I see you hiding
I see you hiding

We'll run away under cover of night and be gone
We'll spend our days turning newfound ways into song

I see you hiding
Yeah, I see you hiding

You have to wait in line
You have to wait in line
Like you were told to
But you don't want to buy
No you don't want to buy
The life they sold you

You have to wait in line
You have to wait in line
Like you were told to
You have to wait in line
You have to wait in line
I see you hiding

See You Hiding

Stones Unturned - Combstead & Robert Grigg

90's inspired guitar rock produced in Metro Detroit.

Fanfare for lunatics on parade. The man in charge will always tell you why.
Let's make the same mistake, we'll tear it down to seal our fate.
We're losing pieces of our pride, roll the dice and let it ride.

Trapped in a photograph where soul cries, another laughs.
Down and out or in between, the worst emotion ever seen.
Sowing doubt, truth be told, the opposition is under sold.
Down and out or in between, we're losing sight of everything.

Let's break it down to "not a thing". The moral of the story echoes on.
Just cast aside the college try and the paint to draw the line.
I've given up you've done the same. Couldn't take one more day.

Trapped in a photograph where one soul cries another laughs.
Down and out or in between. Worst emotion ever seen. Built for lies and deceit.
Sowing doubt, the truth be told, the opposition is under sold.
Down and out or in between. Half-baked truth that we receive.

And there is no amount of sorrow, or anything you can barrow now.
Hats are off, you did your thing. Hopelessness is what you bring.....
and no amount of sorrow.

Inbetween

I'm here to top it off
Momentum dropping off
Some nerve to write me off
But my drive will define it
You try to shut me down
Keep buried in the ground 
But my mind is confineless

Pains a motivation
Away from comforting touch
Some days will always be tough
There's way to get out this rut
To get out this rut

I want and I need
I want it all
Yeah, I need it all
I want and I need
I want it all
Yeah, I need it all

*burp*

Make me the underdog
Bet on the higher one
No even close to done
Cause' the fire's still rising
I'm coming from behind
Get you by surprise
No sense in wasting time
Cause the fires still rising



Tough Love

Virtual Array - Robert Grigg / Combstead

Hello everyone, I am proud to present, my first track, my anthem for the open road. "Northern Lights: Driven by Desire" is all about that wild, free feeling I get when I’m driving under the endless northern skies. With every beat, every guitar riff, you’ll feel the rush of the wind and the pull of adventure, just like I do when I’m behind the wheel.

This track is my way of capturing the energy of those long, midnight drives, with the northern lights dancing above me. It’s a mix of powerful rock and uplifting beats that will make you want to hit the gas and never look back. Whether you’re chasing the horizon or just vibing to the music, this song is your perfect companion for the ride.

So turn it up, let go, and come with me on this journey. 🚛🔥

Northern Lights: Driven By Desire

Barn Finds - Robert Grigg / Combstead

Chasing the Wind Again is a soulful reflection on ambition, dreams, and the endless pursuit of something just out of reach. With atmospheric melodies and inspired lyrics, this track invites listeners into a world where hope and struggle dance together. Perfect for late-night drives and moments of deep thought, 'Chasing the Wind Again' captures the bittersweet beauty of chasing what we believe in — even when it feels impossible.
“Chasing the Wind” was my debut release—an introduction to a full catalog of music I’ll be unveiling piece by piece as each track is completed. "Chasing the Wind Again" is a more guitar-centric version designed to be accessible and emotionally resonant, while still maintaining a distinct edge that sets it apart. It blends melodic appeal with lyrical depth, offering listeners a pleasant and thought-provoking sound. The lyrics balance instruction and inspiration, inviting listeners to reflect, grow, and move forward. This is just the beginning of a larger artistic journey, and “Chasing the Wind Again” sets the tone for what’s to come.

[Verse 1]
Working, waiting, wasting time
Wanting what I cannot find
Water flowing to the sea
Seasons spinning endlessly
Same sun rising every day
Same stars fading far away

[Chorus]
I'm chasing the wind again
Round and round without an end
I'm chasing the wind again
Finding peace from within
I'm chasing the wind again
Round and round without an end
I'm chasing the wind again
Til I learn just to begin

[Verse 2]
Building towers made of sand
Counting coins in trembling hands
Time is turning, turning still
Like a wheel against my will
Everything I try to keep
Slips away while I sleep

[Chorus]
I'm chasing the wind again
Round and round without an end
I'm chasing the wind again
Finding peace from within
I'm chasing the wind again
Round and round without an end
I'm chasing the wind again
Til I learn to begin

[Bridge]
Stop - breathe - see
What's right in front of me
Stop - breathe - be
The truth has set me free
Stop - breathe - Heal
Finally I can feel
Stop reveal
What's simple can be real

[Final Verse]
Now I watch the birds in flight
Feel the breeze and hold it tight
See the flowers break and bend
As the morning starts again
In the simple, in the small
Find the meaning of it all

[Chorus]
I'm chasing the wind again
Round and round without an end
I'm chasing the wind again
Finding peace from within
I'm chasing the wind again
Round and round without an end
I'm chasing the wind again
Til I learn to begin
I'm chasing the wind again
Round and round without an end
I'm chasing the wind again
Finding peace that lives within
I'm chasing the wind again
Round and round without an end
Now I know how to begin

Chasing the Wind Again

This track started out like most with a very vague idea reminiscent of some 80's prog metal, then quickly became just plain fun.  Has both mellow and heavier aspects to it.  Enjoy! 

Chasing Clouds(Conflicted Souls)

Thanks to my friend Chris for shredding on this track

Track construction - Combstead
lead guitar - Chris
mix - Combstead / Chris
mastered - Chris
artwork - Chris

Voice of reason - feat. Chris

These Darkened Skies

God damn, you're so cold / Everyone that you touch
Well they just freeze, freeze
A heart of stone / Molten by the devil 
Your hatred made them leave, leave
Rebel souls, come my way / Stranglehold
It the motion of the world falling down
Crumble to the ground again, to the ground it ends
Expectations of a life full of love
Everything has died inside / To the hell, divide
See your colors fade / Hazy like the gray in your eyes
Yeah, you have changed, changed
Never sane / The chemical imbalance in your mind
Made you hate, hate
Rebel souls, come my way / Stranglehold
It the motion of the world falling down
Crumble to the ground again, to the ground it ends
Expectations of a life full of love
Everything has died inside / To the hell, divide

Stranglehold

Welcome to the Lab 💀 
Creator sound designer
40 plus years in live sound reinforcement
getting by with some help from my friends.

Jim Robinson and Mark Butler are both Army veterans, and the founding guitarists of the ‘90’s metal band Spectre.   Today they are professionals who spend their limited free time collaborating on new music from their respective homes in the Midwest and the Lone Star State.  Keystone Studios is their online playground, an ideal virtual location to exchange their ideas and create inspiring and positive-vibe metal music.   No doom and gloom here - just high octane tunage.  They believe that life is too precious and too short to waste focusing on the negative.  Buckle up and enjoy the ride!

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