A playlist full of tracks created by the writers, musicians and producers of our music community, "The MusiCollective" - this is the May 2023 edition!

A huge congratulations to everyone involved in this. We have a mix of complete recording newbies, seasoned pros and everything in between. All as incredible as each other.

The MusiCollective is a community of people that get behind each others' projects, for example by helping with songwriting, arrangements, recording and production. It is a continuation of TGS Records (@tgs-records) which started as a lockdown project and has been snowballing new members in ever since. If you'd like to join us, get in touch by emailing themusicollective21@gmail.com or filling in this short form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL…wform?usp=sf_link

TMC Records - May 2023 playlist

Lyrics

I’m watching the days roll by
And I'm comparing them side by side
Nothing ever seems to change at all
Just trapped in a loop of dull.

Will someone ease my brain?
‘Cos I just want to feel the rain again
On my skin, glistening, as the thunderstorm begins.
I just want to feel, alive again.

I wanna live my life, but it’s on pause
When I talk to my friends it’s on calls
My eyes can’t take much more of this blue light
But there’s no escape in sight.

Will someone ease my brain?
‘Cos I just want to feel the rain again
On my skin, glistening, as the thunderstorm begins.
I just to feel, alive again.

And I know there’ll come a day
When I hold your hand again
And though it may seem far away right now
I’ll see you soon, I’ll wait for you!

Alive Again

Thank you so much to Jenni for providing the gorgeous violin section for this song, it really brought the whole thing to life!

Lyrics:
That day we went wild, purple clouds painted the sky.
Some memories will stay with you forever
Wish we could spend some more time together.

If there was anywhere that I could be
I'd be with you...

In Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree
There's no place i'd rather be
Than to be with you, in Joshua Tree.

We climbed so high, reaching our hands to the sky
All our problems just seemed so far away, wish we were there to stay.
And though we had to go, we still stuck around for the sun to set.
And the world became golden, a sight to behold and we took all the joy with us in the car.

If there was anywhere that I could be
I'd be with you...

In Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree
There's no place i'd rather be
Than to be with you, in Joshua Tree.

Where we sung those songs, at the top of our lungs
And we knew all the words so well.
And though the day is done, like the end of those songs
I still remember when we went to Joshua Tree.

Joshua Tree

Game Over

It's Later Than You Think

I had this guitar lick kicking around for ages and ages. I didn't really know what to do with it until my friend Lucoline (https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/GAJYT) had a go at it and we came up with this.

Lyrics:
The moon looks sharp tonight
cutting through the atmosphere
dark shadows pierce the light
so lonely and austere

my breath fogs up like ice
but all my thoughts are crystal clear
I won't let you break my stride
I am getting out of here

Sharp footsteps pound behind
stirring up my hopes and fears
your voice rings clear and bright
it echoes in my ears

Such force and eloquence
that every word is insincere
I won't let you break my stride
I am getting out of here

What do you take me for?
You don't love me anymore
and I'm not the girl to stick around 
just to numb your pain
Your broken and wounded soul
it only keeps you in control
but I realized and it's hit me like
a bullet to my brain

People Are Taller In Real Life

Getting Out (Feat. Lucoline)

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Getting Out (feat. Lucoline)

Words, music, performance and production by Ell Freeman

Cold Shoulder

I’ve been waiting for a sign
But now I think your time’s up
Oh for pity’s sake
why don’t you make your mind up

I seen you look away
Do you think I’m blind?
When I’m out of sight 
Am I out of your mind? 

Don’t you gimme cold shoulder 
Stiff upper lip like a soldier 
No don’t you gimme cold shoulder 
You’ll be colder when I’m gone 

You’re so hot in the night
But so cold in the morning
You wouldn’t look me in the eye
And I should have seen the warning

Are we DOA, do we have a chance 
To reanimate our zombie romance? 

Don’t you gimme cold shoulder 
I ain’t waiting getting older 
No don’t you gimme cold shoulder 
You’ll be colder when I’m gone 

Are we DOA, Are we DOA
Are we DOA, Are we DOA

Don’t you gimme cold shoulder 
Don’t you gimme cold shoulder 
No don’t you gimme cold shoulder 
You’ll be even colder when I’m gone

Cold Shoulder

A song about the agony of deciding whether to settle down or not and society's expectations around that.

Verse 1
Everyone knows better than me
What I should be wanting out of life and… what I need
To live happily
For eternity

Verse 2
Maybe one day I’ll stop settling up and settle down 
And maybe you’re the one that’s still around
When it comes to that
Would you wanna bet?

Chorus
Well I’m not scared enough of ending up alone - just yet
Still think I’m better off being on my own - I bet
you think there must be something wrong with me, I get it
I know you’re probably right and not the first one who said it
Maybe one day I’m grey and old and full of regret
But that’s a long way down the road and I’m not there just yet

Verse 3
Everyone seems to be looking for love
That special someone Disney made us all dream of
From our early days
Like there’s no other way

Verse 4 
Maybe I’m just cynical and secretly crave
That smiling knight in shining armour, so handsome and brave 
Enough to take my hand
And finally understand

Chorus
Well I’m not scared enough of ending up alone - just yet
Still think I’m better off being on my own - I bet
you think there must be something wrong with me, I get it
I know you’re probably right and not the first one who said it
Maybe one day I’m grey and old and full of regret
But that’s a long way down the road and I’m not there just yet

Bridge
At 25, there was still so much life
Ahead, at 29, we all still had plenty of time
At 33, I still wanted nothing but to be free
While half my friends had disappeared into their families
At 34 I wonder if the door’s still open
Or/and if a part of me is actually hoping 
For something I never thought I wanted
And if I don’t get it I’ll forever be haunted
Or if do, I’ll wake up from someone else’s dream
To find a fairytale you’re trapped in is nightmarish scene

Verse 5
Everyone wants someone to hold
If I search long enough I’ll find a fitting nut for this bolt 
Or some other cliché
Will take my breath away

Verse 6
But maybe there’s more than one way to live your life
And maybe mine doesn’t involve two kids and a guy
Or maybe I’ll look back (one day)
On what I could have had…

Chorus
Well I’m not scared enough of ending up alone - just yet
Still think I’m better off being on my own - I bet
you think there must be something wrong with me, I get it
I know you’re probably right and not the first one who said it
Maybe one day I’m grey and old and full of regret
But that’s a long way down the road and I’m not there just yet...

Not There Just Yet (demo)

a song about unrequited love and teenage crushes

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Waking up in my hotel room
200 miles back to you
My head feels like porcelain
Keep me for best put me back when you're through

But I believe in possibilities
Just hope that my aim is true

I'm taking my time
I'm protecting what's mine
And what's left of my fragile heart
I'm leaving no trace
And I'm keeping the faith
Before this pulls me apart

Pulls apart
Pulls apart

Staring across this ballroom
300 miles over to you
Giving up to start again
I'll wait for my flowers to bloom

But I believe in possibilities
Just hope that my aim is true

I'm taking my time
I'm protecting what's mine
And what's left of my fragile heart
I'm leaving no trace
And I'm keeping the faith
Before this pulls me apart

Pulls apart
Pulls apart

Porcelain (feat. Cecilee)

Kids

Here is the 4th demo of songs that I've written in my weekly songwriting group. The prompt for this was "submission" and the song is called "A Life That I Love". This one felt special :)

photo by Jenn Seguinot (Thru Jenn’s Frames Photography)

A Life That I Love

Here is my submission 
For a life that I love
I’ve been looking for permission 
Is this how I get some? 

I wrote up all the reasons 
That I could find
Documented all the seasons 
Of my life

And I’ll be waiting by my mail box
Every night
For an unmarked envelope that tells me 
What you decide 

About my life
I want to be extraordinary in 
My life
And enjoy the ordinary 
It’s my life 

I did a meditation 
Last Saturday
It asked if I were dying  
What would I change 

I though of all the things to list
I couldn’t decide 
I saw a cup of tea and 
A sun setting bright 

So I’ll be sitting in my garden
Every day 
While the steam is rising and the air is sweet 
And my thoughts will stray to

My life
I want to be extraordinary in 
My life
And enjoy the ordinary 
It’s my life

A Life That I Love (demo)

Seen from Above

Darkness 9.9

The MusiCollective is a community of musicians that get behind each others' projects, for example by helping with songwriting, arrangements, recording and production. It is a continuation of TGS Records (https://soundcloud.com/tgs-records) which started as a lockdown project and has been snowballing new members in ever since. If you'd like to join us, get in touch by emailing themusicollective21@gmail.com or filling in this short form: https://forms.gle/yhyjNKzWGidVCZgN9

Darkness 9.9

Manalive/The 2020 Band

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