Hey Mark. Really fantastic soul music, man! Loving your singing and every instrumental part on this one! This is a very enjoyable and catchy song! This will probably be the first dance with my wife on New Year's Eve :) Well done, gentlemen! 😎🔥

Very nice collab, Mark.  Very nice composition.  Relaxed and very soulful.

One of my favorites! Great catchy vocal lyric track..great instrumentation..perfectly executed guitar work..captivating & passionate harmonization..excellent mix & recording production!

Great songwriting, ensemble musicianship and production to your usual high standard.

Truly great song! Top shelf writing, performances and production. Both versions are great in different ways. Love this track.

Was catching up on some Llanpsych and man... Your lyrics are fire in this. Well done ✅

Another piece from the band book of the Grand Central Orchestra. Recorded live at the "Klub Berlin" in Cologne, in 2019. The melody is from a Gameboy play (Donkey Kong? I have no idea), arranged by Jan Torkewitz, a wonderful composer from Cologne. Baritone Solo is by me, trombone probably by Linus Berg.

Largo's Theme

Played from memory, and sung rather badly, but the message is here for you to hear.

"Psychedelic Warlords Disappear In Smoke"

Cast of characters:

Mistermark-- @user-432503709 -- Mark – VST steel pan drums, backup organs (Wurlitzer and B3), vocals, lyrics, composition, production, mix     
J.J. Terrell-- @j-j-terrell—JJ-- Yamaha Genos 2 electric piano voice and lead organ
Llanpsych-- @llanpsych -- Tez – Epiphone Les Paul electric guitar
TexMex Shaman– @texmex-shaman –Stephen– Fender Custom Shop Telecaster electric guitar and mastering
K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara –Ken–drums and percussion
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)– @josh-clary-1 –Josh – Fender Precision four string bass

This song began with Mark, who wanted to record an old skool classic Soul song, which he did, singing & playing all of the instrument parts on his own at first. But then, once he unleashed it onto the EC gang for their interpretation, they ran with it in a whole new, almost tropical direction, and it was decided to release 2 versions of the song - this one (the group remix), and the original Soul version (Stephen does double duty on guitar for both versions).

Ken was first up with his vibrant interpretation of Mark's original drum track. Josh was next up, replacing Mark's bass line with a more upbeat bopping take. Once the rhythm section was in place, Stephen found the perfect guitar motif which served as both rhythm guitar, and the soulful lead that suited both versions of the song.

With a solid foundation on which to play, it was JJ's turn to shine, adding his slick, rhythmic and playful electric piano to the mix. Tez added his guitar magic, ripping solo parts in the instrumental sections, and at the end. It was at this point that the decision was made to go with two versions, so Ken added some rhythmic percussion to the mix, and Mark also tested out his newly acquired VST steel drums to emphasize the slight Caribbean vibe that was emerging. With Mark completing mixing duties on both versions, it was now time for Stephen to master it in his always expert way to finish it off.

This was a real team effort,  demonstrating The Eclectic Collective's many different methods of creating music. It was a great exercise in trying to bring about Mark's vision, and we hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed creating it.

Check out the original 'Soul' mix:
https://soundcloud.com/user-432503709/caveman-soul-mix?in=user-432503709/sets/singing-stuff

Original lyrics by mistermark:

Walking through this concrete jungle
I’m just trying to stay out of the way 
just me and ol’ Rex, my furry companion 
we been fielding funky looks all day
then somebody saw me kicking rocks with my bare toes
he said buddy have you lost your way?
then I sat right down and I started to cry
and this is what I had to say…

I’m a caveman, I can’t catch a break
everybody says I’m so passé 
I’m a caveman, it’s too much to take
I’m ancient history or so they say 

Sittin’ in my man cave watching the clock crawl
there's nothing good on my tv 
my big grubby hands can’t flip thru the channels
i cant even hold a cup of tea
I was chatting on the phone making plans with a lady
a little bit of company
but my date split QUICK when I opened the door
man I wonder what’s wrong with me

I’m a caveman, I can’t catch a break now
the ladies say I’m so passé 
I’m a caveman, it’s too much to take
I’m ancient history or so they say

The big city’s fine but something’s on my mind
I feel a little incomplete
I miss my old club, for rustling up some grub
and the touch of grass below my feet
I’ve been around longer than all your creation, 
like the rocks and trees and streams
I wanna get back home, where forever I’ll roam
even if it’s only in my dreams

I’m a caveman
I can’t catch a break 
everybody says I’m so passé 
I’m a caveman, it’s too much to take
I’m ancient history or so they say

I’m a caveman, 
must be come kinda mistake
everybody says I’m so passé 
well I’m a - a caveman
It’s too much to take
but I’m gunna get back some day

Caveman (the Eclectic Collective mix)

what progress we make...

Within each of us, a universe of potential resides, waiting to be explored. 
It's a unique blend of passions, talents, and dreams, just waiting for the chance to shine.

You are a masterpiece, a work of art, crafted with love and care. 
Every stroke, every curve, every color, makes you who you are. 
You are one-of-a-kind, a beautiful and extraordinary being.

It’s time to embrace your individuality. 
Let go of the fear of being different and embrace the power of being yourself. 
Your uniqueness is your superpower. 
It sets you apart, makes you special, and allows you to make a significant impact on the world.

So, let your light shine brightly. 
Chase your dreams, follow your heart, and never give up on yourself. 
The world is waiting for you to unleash your full potential. 
You are capable of amazing things!

Believe in yourself, and watch as your dreams become reality.

Valentino

The power of dreams- Valentino

Tease

Feel Good

One of my earliest influences on Soundcloud was/is an amazing artist known as BoxTox (@user-247600493). I've always loved his really quirky and creative music which is so fun to listen to because of all the subtle details (for example, unusual percussion, and using quite low air flow in his sax, clarinet, and flute playing, and original rhythms and melodies). 

This tune is my tribute to BoxTox, where I tried to bring in instruments and playing style influenced by his music. It was a lot of fun working on this, especially since I got the chance to practice with the really excellent VST brush drum sounds, even if it's a little busy at times! Of course, I couldn't help myself and smooshed in a middle section that's very typically me, whether it fits in or not!   :) 

All instruments are played using my keyboard, except the flute bits which are played live with a real flute.

Instruments:
- upright bass
- electric guitar
- drums & percussion
- alto & tenor sax
- clarinet
- bassoon
- flute
- organ
- violins
- cello

Best with headphones; thanks for stopping by!

image designed and created using Chat GPT 4o and Photoshop.

Box o' Rox

Namelesses

Surfers like Us ….. composition and all guitar parts

Hi Everyone!
The surf season 2025 is open! 😎
This is a special extended version of my older surf song.
I hope you enjoy the vibe!
Thanks for listening and any support!
Surf’s Up!
Artur

Surf Season is open

Every now and then a song comes along that forces you to focus on your level of skills because it pushes our limits. Our ideas sometimes also force to evaluate our song and forced us to learn new thigns in order to keep up our high level of standards in our music. Gary and I are learning how to play music not by what we hear on the radiom but by what we write and how we write our music. This is easier because Gary and I are muli instrumentalist which allows us versatility. In order to keep up with our high level commitment of writing high level purposeful songs, we discuss every instrument being played before we lay down any tracks. This is our process of how we ensure that our music at least has some meaning, although we jest alot in our expression of our songs. We hope you are enjoying our musical jouney and we welcome anyone who wants to comment on our song. 
p.s. We have always believed in sharing the lyrics of our songs to those who may have a desire. Starting now we will include lyrics as part of the intial song download and as time allows we will start adding lyrics to our other songs.

Enough is Enough
(An Exit4Luv Original)

Been walking down this road, been counting the years,
Old smoke in my lungs, ringing static in my ears,
Our truth got twisted, it got bent at the seams.
Walkin’ a line that don’t lead nowhere,
What’s real don’t feel real—just somebody’s dream.

Veteran man down on the corner, he’s got a cardboard plea,
"Lost my will, lost my fight, now the world lost me."
People nod, they sigh, keep movin’ along,
Sympathy don’t pay when the rent comes strong.

Preacher says, "Change starts inside,"
But his mansion’s too tall to hear the street’s high cry.
Dealer says, “This’ll soften the blow,”
Ain’t salvation, but the high feels close.

Tell me when enough is enough,
When talk ain’t cheap, when truth don’t rust
If conventional wisdom can’t stand, and reason ain’t tough
Then tell me… when enough is enough
(Instrumental)
(Bridge)



Outro: Lyrics
People swear by daylight, but dance in the shade,
Words weigh so heavy, but meaning still fades.
Passive hands agree, nodding to the scene,
When it’s time to stand—ain’t nobody came.

Tell me now, tell me true,
Is the fight in us all gone, or just hid from view?
Did we bow out, fade into dust?
Or did we forget what enough ever was?
Tell me when enough is enough,
When hope ain’t lost, when trust ain’t tough
If wisdom can’t stand, and reason ain’t rough,
Then tell me…when enough is enough



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