Everybody Knows (Leonard Cohen Cover)

Knock Around

The Gnome (Pink Floyd / Syd Barret Cover)

This idea was one of those that you have to hurry up and hit record before the idea passes... so I did. The original recording received a lot of listens and feedback, but it was not a quality recording. The idea was there. I just did my best to salvage what was recorded and remix it into this one mix. 
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I hope you enjoy it as much as the original version. 
Many Thanks for listening!!!

Passing Brain Storm

A Muse by the Tail

This track was part of a larger experimental collaboration that ended up being its own little song idea. Josh brought the awesome slide guitar, keys, and organ to really liven up this idea. I always love working with Josh and am honored to be doing so. Thank you Josh sincerely for the continued enthusiasm as it shows in your music and all of your interactions, my friend.

Lyrics:
You need to be quiet, 
you don't want to wake, the sleeping giant. 
When you go, tip toe, around his bed so, you don't wake that tyrant. 
(hmmm hmmm hmmm) x 2 
I think it's time now, 
We can change his mind around, 
the stupid giant. 
I'll whisper in his ear, 
we're the only one's he should fear.
There's far too many of us, you don't need to cause a fuss or be defiant.
(instrumental-ish) into trippy part
(hmmm hmmm hmmm) x 1
So when you wake tomorrow,
you'll be filled with sorrow.
You're just a giant.

Sleeping Giant (Collab with Josh Clary AKA Entheogenic Psychonaut)

Obviously, the Beatles. I've listened to all of the Beatles music for many years and this song in particular recently, I became fascinated with. It's all an approximation.

Strawberry Fields Forever (You Know Who Cover)

A Hare Named Holyfield

Lyrics:
Well Talking too much is overrated,
I'll just sit back and watch. 👀
I'm just stuck here sweating and slaving,
washing someone else's dishes.
Breaking into pieces all your dreams,
and spit shining wishes.
Maybe there's a way and I haven't found it... Not yet.
Maybe we can go, downtown, 
one more time, together.
No one wants to hear your story,
singing the blues again.
The same old song is playing on loop,
inside your head.
Maybe you haven't heard it,
I'm not the one to say it,
but you should really be gone by now.
Don't you know?

It's Only Nothing

Friends (Led Zeppelin Cover)

For Another Thing

This is an older song idea I never fully finished or recorded, until recently. 
Thanks again to everyone that continues to listen and support. Much love!!!

Mustering Dreams

*These lyrics were very spontaneous and based on the feeling of the music during the process of fleshing out the song idea... which is open to interpretation.
Hope you find some enjoyment out of it.* ❤️

☯️☯️☯️
Lyrics:
I can only be here so long,
this I know is true.
Mother Nature has her plans, 
her hands on me and you.
I don't have the answers,
I was hoping that you do.
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I just called to see if you,
feel like I do.
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I've lost my faith again,
in the clouds where it's raining.
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Everyday I'm looking out,
I'm wondering what's real.
Everything you said to me,
was signed, up and sealed.
Wondering why you took,
so long to get back.
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Everything you ever did,
seems to be wrong.
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I've lost my face again,
in the clouds where it's raining.
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Memory is a funny thing,
how it's lost within a dream.
Was it worth remembering,
or did we just let go?
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Memory is a funny thing,
how it's lost within a dream.
Was it worth remembering,
or did we just let go?
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I can only be here so long,
this I know is true.

Mother Nature

Lyrics:
It's clockwork, the way you change.
As soon as I catch my breath.
It's puzzling how you behave,
Before you drain energy.
Get your everything,
Your violence and your greed.
It's clockwork, a ticking bomb.
You think you hold us all,
in your palm.
~Filled with evil, You burn down life.
~Out with your message and in with your knife.
It's clockwork, the way you change.
You rearrange before you drain.
Every mouth is dry,
You will not share.
You'd rather die.
It's clockwork, They'll bury you.
We'll be right there, laughing at you.
You're zero and we're all one.
We always know where you'll run.
~You're evil,
~They say we are kin.
~You burn down all life.
~You stick your knife in.
But it's clockwork, the way you'll die.

Clockwork

Lyrics:
umbrella couples
walking together
through the storm

plastic coverings
and their loving
keeps them warm

take it one step at a time
as long as i’ve got you by my side
my feet may be wet but i stay dry
take it one step at a time

inspiration and cover art taken from “klara and the sun” by kazuo ishiguro

<3 theta

This excellent little song was written  entirely by Theo, A.K.A. Theta-0-State which I was honored to play some parts on. I had to post it since I recently came across it. 
I added bass, guitar lines and electric guitar. I always loved how this one turned out. Here's to Theo, wishing him well... wherever he is these days and here's to hoping I'll hear from him again someday.

Umbrella Couples (Collab with Theta-0-State) ~~~From over a year ago~~~

When the sun breaks through,
can't you see all the pretty things?
I just see blue, choose to...
Early morning rise up,
can't you see?
I only see blue.
I only see blue.
Choose to... wake up with you.
Early morning rise up,
can't you breath?
All the pretty things.
I only see blue.
And I choose too.
And I choose blue.

Just Blue

~Steve's Planet - Songwriting, Lyrics, vocals Rhythm Guitar
~~K2 and the three (four) - Percussion
~~~Entheogenic Psychonaught - Bass guitar
~~~~CG Maness - Electric Guitar, Post Production
~~~~~Llanpsych - Electric Guitar
~~~~~~J.J. Terrell - Keyboard

This collab was a real treat to be a part of! 
Excellent players, and excellent group of guys. Much love to all of them! 
Hoping you enjoy and if you haven't yet, check everyone out on their SoundCloud pages. 
Many Thanks!

Romance (Collaboration)

B-SIDES --- I.O.N.

Lyrics:
This crawl space is a little tight,
As everything surrounds me at night.
It isn't right the way I'm packed away, not on ice.
I try to be real quiet,
but I guess I woke the giant,
I couldn't help it.
And now the sky is angry with me.
I don't see,
it's far too dark for sight.
Crawling isn't for me,
I'd much rather fly away.
I try to be on time.
I lost track of myself somewhere,
I could not help it.
And everyone seems to be gone.
Just in case you didn't hear, me.
I'll try to be ever more clear.
Can't see my face but I'm down here.
Heavily insulated crawl space,
what will I do?
Some day I will find my way.

Crawl Space

Lyrics:
If it were up to me,
you'd be sent to the sea.
So confused, you would be.
If it were in the cards,
I'd see you were dealt with.
Sharp enough to pierce your heart.
The alien part.
You used to hate,
watch you drown in your fate.
I'd lend you a hand,
just to plot your state.
I have no sympathy,
for the hole you've made.
So I wave goodbye,
The final day who would cry?
Who could forgive?
Such a blatant lie.

Sympathy

I've had this recorded for a while and thought I needed to do more. After listening, I decided it's a decent cover of one of Elliott Smith's song. Hope you enjoy, and if you haven't heard of him before... look him up.

Punch and Judy (Elliott Smith Cover)

Lyrics:
Change...
I have no reason.
Watching the clouds go by.
I have no reason.
Watching the clouds go by.
Watching the clouds move.
Seeing faces there.
I have no reason...
Watching the cars go by...
All of the reasons,
floating downstream.
Here in the mountains,
watching the sun rise.
I have no reason....
Locked inside, cubicle life.
I don't want, participation grade.
I have no reason.
Watching the clouds go by.
Everything slowly moves...
I have no reason...

Big Wheel Changes

Lyrics:
Laid back and reeling, 
my memory drags behind.
Somber eyes dim and fade,
refocused on the light.
Once unpaved but now,
All engines are aligned.
Gears pulling heavy digging,
merging earth and sky.
Rebuilding of the Levee, babe.
Rubble piles upon different shades of grey.
Dregs of rabble reconsidering the weight.
Souls drifting sirens looping signals play.
Silent prayers penetrate.
Rebuilding of the Levee, babe.
Rebuilding...
Memories of golden times,
Collections so divine.
Everything you held so tight,
Letting go all night.
Why, asking why,
Masking God from the eye.
Until the holes burn through a clouded mind.
Broken hearts, abandoned trust,
Never will abide.
Heavy stones, shattered homes,
Comfortably inside.
Rebuilding of the Levee, babe.
Rebuilding...
Memories of golden times,
Collections so divine.
Anything you hold so tight,
Letting go alright.
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Rebuilding of the Levee

Beyond the Ridgeline

Ken wrote this song (K2 and the Three, and K2 and the Four) a little more than three decades ago, and recorded it with a former band in '95. It's about being a guy who recovers a woman from a failed relationship, even though he doesn't expect it to last. He got the term from an episode of the '90s hit Roseanne, when one of the someone quipped after one of the daughters had been dumped by a bad boy, only to find a new boyfriend, that "it's not gonna last. He's her transition man." So, Ken, finding himself in a similar situation, picked up the term and ran with it.
His original recording was a harder rock sounding song we used a template, but only loosly. Josh Clary (Entheogenic Psychonaught) tried to answer the question, what would Flea play on this? JJ Terrell came up with the funky funk keys. Tez (Llanpsych) and Stephen (TexMex Shaman) came up with with the lightning and fire guitar leads. Ken, of course, did the driving drumming and essential percussion. Chris (cgmaness) added the really solid foundational rhythm guitar. He also sings this one. On top of that, he also did a fantastic job of producing and mixing it, as well as coming up with the art.
We hope you enjoy it. Below are the lyrics, too.
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Transition Man Lyrics:
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Hey won’t you listen to me?
I know I can’t set you free
But I’ll jump start your broken heart
Make it safe again for you to live and love
You know it’s all or nothing

Love see me for awhile
Let ‘em know you’re back in style
It’s touch and go, baby you should know
Feelings from your temporary heart
Leave me with all or nothing
Yeah

Girl, I’ll see you in my dreams tonight
It only takes all of my time
You see my brilliant color
Fades to black and white
For I see what you are
And I know who I am

I’m your
Your transition man, yea
Your transition man, yeah

Baby who’s to blame
Was it your fire or my flame?
Candle’s always melt to wax
But I want you to love me like “ forever “
Is all, or is it nothing?

Darling you’re in my soul
I thought I should let you know
The Spirit that is moving me
Is it all ill have, or will you take my hand?
Give me all or give me nothing

And it’s a long distance, baby!!!
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Transition Man (with K2 and the Three, Llanpsych, TexMex Shaman, JJ Terrell, and cgmaness)

You Belong to Me

Lyrics:
Burning up inside the sun,
Flower Child your power's gone.
Hidden hand your deal is done,
Flying words come from the gun,
You hold, so tight.
You grip, such might.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Bring your halo with you when you come.
This isn't the time to come undone, no.
For these are our last hours.
These are our last days.
Bring your wings with you when you come.
This isn't the time to come undone, no.
For these are our last days.
These are our last hours.
Only minutes away.
Just seconds to say.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Hidden hand the deal is done.
Wings burn against the sun.
Did you hear the siren call?
Find out before you fall,
Back down to earth.
You don't want this.
Relive, Same Life, Forget it!

Times Up

Lyrics:
Overthinking, overrun by something you can't see.
Where were you when skies were blue, and I was underneath?
Everyone has got a ton of things you won't believe.
Everybody come on let's be jolly, and thankful that we can be.
Happy here with no more fear and know that we can be.
>>>>>>>>>
Free of worry. 
Only evil scurries when the light shines down.
Remembering to breath in and out. 
I don't mind if you need to take a cue and exit the stage. 
It's just another play.
>>>>>>>>
No more sinking, no more sand, no way to get away.
No one's thinking, but head's are shrinking.
Reduced by things you say.
No one knows just where it goes, I guess we will just wait and see.
Come on down or go around. Give us just what we need.
>>>>>>>>>
Free of worry. 
Only evil scurries when the light shines down.
Remembering to breath in and out. 
I don't mind if you need to take a cue and exit the stage. 
It's just another play.

Another Play

I'm an Artist and Musician. I love experimenting, collaborating and pulling from a vast array of influences. Thanks for listening!

cgmaness

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