psychedelia rock

Related tracks: CHANGE MY LIFE .   feat. HEMANIFEZT

HAMMER TIME!

Your Mix 9

Cast of characters:
Surfers Like Us–@user-411502040–Artur–songwriting, foundational rhythm guitar
TexMex Shaman–@texmex-shaman–Stephen–guitar solos in first half, mix, and production
J.J. Terrell–@j-j-terrell–keys, including organ and electric piano
K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara–Ken–drums and percussion
Llanpsych–@llanpsych–Tez–Guitar solo in the second half
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)–@josh-clary-1–bass guitar
 This is a song that Artur wrote in his unique, original, and signature surf rock style, and passed it on to me, as a gift. I added some bass, and, of course, had to get the rest of the Eclectic Collective involved, too. Ken came up with the energetic, driving beat, perfectly suited for the song. JJ added some really stunning, surfy organ and jamming electric piano. Tez added his signature inspired, powerful lead in the second part. Stephen added his dynamic guitar voice to the first half, and was kind, generous, patient, and talented enough to mix and produce the whole thing.
  We hope you enjoy our third installment of our surf rock series. Cowabunga!

The One (Surfers Like Us with Eclectic Collective)

CHRIS AND WALTER

FORGET IT TO GO DOWN THE WAY
DOWN TO SERVANT 
FORGET IT ABOUT HYPOCRITICAL , SIMPLICITY
URGENT HOLD THERE S NO RESPONSIBILITYS
FOR THE FUCKING GOATS

MAKIMOS THE CORRUPTIONS
FOR THE SURVIVAL OF THE FEW
NO MORE WARS IS THAT A WISH
CANNOT CREATE EQUIVALENCE
EVERYONE ALL TOGHETER
IS THE BALANCE

THEY FILL MY MIND
THEY FILL MY BRAIN

BLEEDERS SECT IS THAT A WISH
CANNOT CREATE EQUIVALENCE
OPPOSITE ALL TOGETHER
IS THE BALANCE
EXAGERATION IN THE TRAP
THAT LEADS US INTO THE HATE

MAKIMOS THE CORRUPTIONS 
FOR THE SURVIVAL OF THE FEW
NO MORE WARS IS THAT A WISH
CANNOT CREATE EQUIVALENCE
OPPOSITE ALL TOGETHER 
IS THE BALANCE

THEY FILL MY MIND 
THEY FILL MY BRAIN
TO WHATEVER THEIR BELIEVES

THEY TELL US , DO THIS , DO THAT
WHO S PROFIT FROM THIS
WHO S PROFITS.....INSTITUTIONS HIDES SOLUTIONS
WHO S PROFITS FROM THIS

SOLO

MAKIMOS THE CORRUPTIONS
FOR THE SURVIVAL OF THE FEW
NO MORE WARS IS THAT A WISH
CANNOT CREATE EQUIVALENCE
OPPOSITE ALL TOGETHER 
IS THE BALANCE

TAKE OF THE ROPES DOES IT MAKES US CHOKE ............

CHRIS AND WALTER

BLEEDERS SECT

Cast of characters:
mistermark--@user-432503709--Mark---Piano, drums, production and composition
Llanpsych--@llanpsych--Tez—electric guitar, production, and mix
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)--@josh-clary-1—four string fretless bass and electric guitar
This is a song that originated with Mark, and existed as a song he wrote on the piano after, like many of us, getting back into playing following an extended hiatus. He sent it to me, who added the fretless bass and some delay-heavy electric guitar. After that, Mark added the catchy, powerful drums and made a couple of key editorial changes. Then we got Tez involved, who added not only the screaming guitar parts in the meat of the song, but also the entire coda at the end. Tez also produced and mixed this for us, expertly. This is the first of hopefully many songs Tez and I do with Mark. We hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed making it.

Heavy Steps (with Llanpsych and mistermark)

Cast of characters:
Stoner Jazz--@user-911083679—Jeff—vocals, lyrics, and original stem

TexMex Shaman–@texmex-shaman–Stephen–overdriven guitar, production, and mix

K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara–Ken–drums and percussion

Llanpsych–@llanpsych–Tez–electric clean/effects guitar 

Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)–@josh-clary-1–four string fretless bass and synth           

This song orignated with Jeff, who wrote a poem, which he set to a beat and a key with some very cool vocal processing. He sent it to me, and I added the bass and the synth lines. I had to, of course, got the rest of the Eclectic Collective involved. Ken came up with a solid, distinct beat, based loosely on my first take. I then redid my bass line to match up with Ken's drums, which is the way they seem to work best, sometimes going back and forth like that several times until they're locked in. Then, Tez and Stephen each added very distinct, supportive guitar tracks to fill it in. Tez comes through with the very Strat sounding bells ringing throughout. Stephen really shines with his textural tremolo playing throughout, as well as the rocking end. He also produced and mixed it expertly, as always. 

  This is the first time the Eclectic Collective has collaborated with Jeff, although both Josh and especially Stephen (as part of the band, The Smoking Trout) have made music with him before. We really enjoyed making a song based on his vocals, and Jeff is a welcome addition to our sound anytime. We all really enjoyed making this one. We hope you enjoy listening to it.

Lyrics:


Naked Shoulders
l like the way the sun lights up
the naked shoulders of the Early morning
ln the Desert where we met-
ln the shack down by the muddy
where you said you waited
while l rambled on about the time
Youth and Sex and Beauty-
When the Real Revolution was the Music-

Slitting quietly and thinking
while the melancholy has lt's moment
letting longing linger longer than lt should
Took a little tumble ln the Bumble
when l got older
always just a little lucky
ln the middle of disaster
no longer sure lf l'm the spell or l'm the caster
only knowing that my feet are made of plaster-

Even though lt's getting late, even though lt's getting late
l'm still standing at the gate
hoping for a bit hoping for a little bite hoping for a little slice of Nlrvana Nlrvana-

Verse 2
You know lt's harder than lt looks
even though l read some books
l'm ln love with my Delusion, Naked and inviting
lt whispers sweetly ln my head and says
You're gonna live Forever, even though l'm almost dead-

Everything that came before
comes knocking at the back-stage door
demanding parts ln the production of the play-

What makes you think you have a choice?
The Director Said
you don't have to memorize the dialogue
the script ls ln your Head--

Naked Shoulders (Stonerjazz with Eclectic Collective)

"Stay" is a deeply emotional and poignant song that touches the heart with its raw honesty and vulnerability. This soul-stirring track navigates the complex journey of grief and longing, following the loss of a loved one. With a blend of melancholic melodies and heartfelt lyrics, "Stay" resonates with anyone who has experienced the pain of separation. The song masterfully captures the essence of wanting more time with someone who has departed too soon. Its lyrics, "Oh, away, away, Today you flew away," and "I know you were in pain, so much pain every day," reflect a profound understanding of loss and the human condition. The chorus, "I wanted you to stay, to stay," echoes the universal desire to hold onto those we love. "Stay" is not just a song but a therapeutic embrace for those in mourning, offering a sense of solace and understanding in times of sorrow. The song's introspective nature and the authentic expression make it a remarkable piece that's likely to leave a lasting impact on its listeners.

Stay

This is an old Rock song I wrote back in the '80's, just some good old hard Rock & Roll song for a hair band of that time. The lyrics are kinda lame and it wasn't recorded really that well, I had cheap recording equipment at the time, maybe a TASCAM cassette multi-track recorder. Nothing much to say about it, I sang it so please forgive, the Chorus repeats too many times I think. It should have had more leads. Charlie is playing a mean Harmonica on it but it's buried in the mix! The video will be dropping on Friday May 16,2025 on YouTube. The video is new and is a little sexy so if you're faint of heart - Viewer Beware!😂 By today's standard it's nothing but a TV commercial! Just a lot of dancing! So why don't we all just go get Hammered and watch the video!🍻🤘

VIDEO - https://youtu.be/tze2KkPsRWk

“HAMMER”

I SAW YOU WALKING DOWN THE STREET,
I GUESS YOU LOOKED A LITTLE TOO MEAN,
A LITTLE WICKED, A LITTLE HARD TO BEAT,     

THEN I WAS CAUGHT IN YOUR VISE,
I STARTED MELTING LIKE A CUBE OF ICE, 
YOU HAD ME ROLLIN’ LIKE A PAIR OF DICE,

HAMMER,
YOU’RE BEATING ME DOWN JUST LIKE A NAIL,
OH HAMMER, HAMMER, 
YOU POUND THE AIR RIGHT OUT OF MY SAILS,
HAMMER,
YOU’RE BEATING ME DOWN JUST LIKE A NAIL,
OH HAMMER, HAMMER, 
YOU POUND THE AIR RIGHT OUT OF MY SAILS,
     
NOW I CAN FEEL, YOUR EYES OF STEEL,
CHECKING ME OUT LIKE I’M YOUR NEXT HOT MEAL, 
I FEEL LIKE RUBBER UNDER A SCREAMIN’ WHEEL,
  
YOU’VE GOT ME BURNING WITH PURE DESIRE,
MY STOMACH’S TURNING AND MY HEAD’S ON FIRE,       
I’M UNDER PRESSURE LIKE WELL-WORN TIRE,
 
HAMMER,
YOU’RE BEATING ME DOWN JUST LIKE A NAIL,
OH HAMMER, HAMMER, 
YOU POUND THE AIR RIGHT OUT OF MY SAILS,
HAMMER,
YOU’RE BEATING ME DOWN JUST LIKE A NAIL,
OH HAMMER, HAMMER, 
YOU POUND THE AIR RIGHT OUT OF MY SAILS,

[LEAD]

HAMMER,
YOU’RE BEATING ME DOWN JUST LIKE A NAIL,
OH HAMMER, HAMMER, 
YOU POUND THE AIR RIGHT OUT OF MY SAILS,
HAMMER,
YOU’RE BEATING ME DOWN JUST LIKE A NAIL,
OH HAMMER, HAMMER, 
YOU POUND THE AIR RIGHT OUT OF MY SAILS.     

BY JIM VALDES © 1984

CHILDREN OF THE STARS

"HAMMER" (Video - https://youtu.be/tze2KkPsRWk)

What actually happens in a perfect symbiosis between electronics and a classical orchestra ?

Is there hope somewhere ?

Electric Orchestra

Two years ago me and my son went to the beautiful city of Lisbon. I do hope I get to go there soon again and enjoy the lovely atmosphere, people, music, food, narrow streets and beautiful buildings.

Yesterday I started my small tribute to the lovely city, I finished it today and hope you will enjoy the listen.

Lisboa

Inspired by a poem by Robert Bly:

 “Ah, on this planet we are born again and again. A gold sun rises in the East, but for us, it is a black sun. Each time the black sun rises, dazzling and tremendous, its sadness flows into us. ‘If this sadness could not flow out of me, it would kill me.’
I listen and I see a horse-dragon swim up out of the Black Sea. It climbs into the air. Play on, play on - what can we do but long for this dragon-water from the Black Sea to fall on us?”

While making this, the medieval text 'Omnia sol temperat' dumped into my head. As it have the rebirth theme as well, the synchronicity of it all seemed unmistakeable :-)

Ah, on this Planet

Ah, On This Planet

Send in the Clowns (Cover, Songwriter: Stephen Sondheim)

A short instrumental section for a pretentious long song I've just started on - hopefully it will work in context  🤪... it's fair to say I struggled with the fingerpicking - needs work 😬

Oh Thou Forsaken (demo)

This is a brand new song that I wrote with Lillian Mareddy last week. It's a rock break-up song from the guys point-of-view. Great lyrics by Lilly with a nice groovy riff by me. A good rock singer could have a hit with one! The video, which looks fantastic btw, will drop on Nov 6th on YouTube.

VIDEO - https://youtu.be/awTWjY0vvfc

  I don't know why but every time Lilly send me a lyric, I want to rock out with it! I'll be writing more ballads with her in the future. So this is for all you guys out there that are "Free To Fly" or think you're "Free To Fly"! Let's be real!😂👍😎✌🏼

“FREE TO FLY”

I DON’T GO OUT HOPING TO SEE YOUR FACE,
IN THE SAME OLD BAR, THAT SAME OLD PLACE,
AIN’T NO COLD SIDE OF THE BED FOR ME,
NO EMPTY BOTTLE OF HENNESSY, OH, OH, OH,             
     
I DON’T MISS YOUR VOICE ON THE OTHER LINE,
I’M NOT SITTIN’ AROUND WASTING MY TIME, 
AIN’T GONNA WAKE UP AND START TO WEEP, 
YOUR FACE DOESN’T HAUNT ME WHEN I SLEEP, NO, NO,

BECAUSE THERE AIN’T NEVER BEEN A YOU, YOU, YOU,
NO HEARTBREAK I’VE EVER BEEN THROUGH, THROUGH, THROUGH,
AND I DON’T NEED ANOTHER ROUND, ROUND, ROUND,  
DON’T HAVE A MEMORY TO DROWN, DROWN, DROWN,
NO HEARTBREAK FOR ME,
CAUSE I’M FREE TO FLY,
     
NOW I’M DOING FINE, IT AIN’T NO LIE,
NOBODY EVER MADE MY DUMB-ASS CRY,
NEVER BEEN ONE TO LET LOVE GET ME DOWN,
I AIN’T FEELIN’ BAD CAUSE YOU AIN’T AROUND, NO, NO,

[LEAD]

BECAUSE THERE AIN’T NEVER BEEN A YOU, YOU, YOU,
NO HEARTBREAK I’VE EVER BEEN THROUGH, THROUGH, THROUGH,
AND I DON’T NEED ANOTHER ROUND, ROUND, ROUND,  
DON’T HAVE A MEMORY TO DROWN, DROWN, DROWN,
NO HEARTBREAK FOR ME,
CAUSE I’M FREE TO FLY,
FREE TO FLY, FREE TO FLY, FREE TO FLY, FLY, FLY,
I’M FREE TO FLY,   
FREE TO FLY, FREE TO FLY, FREE TO FLY, FLY, FLY,
I’M FREE TO FLY.   

BY JIM VALDES & LILLIAN MAREDDY © 2024

ODDS & ENDS

"FREE TO FLY" (Feat. Lyrics By Lillian Mareddy) [Video -https://youtu.be/awTWjY0vvfc]

This song I wrote in collaboration with Lance of LT Guitar from Soundcloud! Check him out, he's plays a mean guitar! I wrote the lyrics, played some percussion, added some sound effects, and sang it! (that alone will scare anybody!) Lance wrote and played all the music! It has a cool vibe to it and it was a lot of fun to put together. I worked hard on the video and it's pretty disturbing so fair WARNIG to all of those that don't like horror movies. This is my first video for the month of October that is Halloween themed. Up next will be videos about, Vampires, Demons, Zombies, Suicide, Monsters, on and on, you get the picture, and how cool is that? No love songs or feel good videos in this month but in November and December the corniness will return with a vengeance! I wrote a new song while on vacation in Colombia called "Clouds", it will take me a while to record but it sounds really cool in my head! Happy to be back, Cheers!

VIDEO - https://youtu.be/A9DPtpPMdyY

“HOW COOL IS THAT?”

I'M THINKIN' 'BOUT,
CRUELTY AS A DETERRENT,
WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT THAT?  
BRING BACK THE RACK TO MAKE SURE THERE’S NO RESURGENCE,             
BET THAT WOULD SKIN THEIR CAT,
HMMM, HOW COOL IS THAT?      

TRYING TO MAKE A LITTLE MONEY,
TO SOME IT'S SICK, TO ME IT'S JUST FUNNY,
I'LL MAKE IT RAIN UP IN HERE HONEY,
WELL, HOW COOL IS THAT?
     
I MIGHT HAVE SEEN IT,
IN A TARANTINO MOVIE?
SOMETHING HE LIKES TO DO,
A LTTLE BLOOD WITH A TWIST THAT COULD BE GROOVY,
A MISSING HEAD OR TWO, 

BETTER BEHAVE OR I'LL BREAK EVEN BADDER,
FEEDING THE KITTY IS ALL THAT MATTERS,
THE POOR GET KILLED WHILE THE RICH GET FATTER,
WATCH HOW I MAKE ALL THESE MOTHERS SCATTER,               
HOW COOL IS THAT? HOW COOL IS THAT HONEY?

I’M THINKIN' 'BOUT,
FOOLIN’ THE BRAINLESS MASSES,       
MUST BE EASY AS PIE,
PROMISE THE WORLD THEN LEAVE THEM FLAT ON THEIR ASSES,
THEY'LL SWALLOW EVERY LIE,
MAN, HOW COOL IS THAT? 
HOW COOL IS THAT?
HOW COOL IS THAT? 
HONEY HOW COOL IS THAT?
HOW COOL IS THAT?
  
BY JIM VALDES & LANCE TARRANCE (C) 2024

"HOW COOL IS THAT?" (Video - https://youtu.be/A9DPtpPMdyY)

Special thanks to Hemanifezt for his a cappella...

CHANGE MY LIFE .   feat. HEMANIFEZT

“November Haze” by Luke 

Time to switch back to my romantic & somber creations 
i will be releasing a few of these 😊😊
.
Keys & Piano & Synthesizer & Drums & Horns by Luke
Created & Composed & Produced by Luke
Music & Track & Album Photos by Luke
Photography by Luke
                           Beats by Luke©️
                         S c h ü ß m a n n©️

“November Haze”  by Luke

Lyric:TheZuZa
Vocal:TheZuZa
Choruses: TheZuZa
Arrangement: TheZuZa
Music prod. THEPXRTY (contract)
Artwork: hand-painted with acrylics by TheZuZa
Audio Language: polish

Album :
https://on.soundcloud.com/B1fGCWV8rkUbvNs26

Playlist:
on.soundcloud.com/L6FruuRXWSz3Rajs9
on.soundcloud.com/pJMG9
on.soundcloud.com/jn1rK
on.soundcloud.com/9STj7
on.soundcloud.com/W1RvH
on.soundcloud.com/YUrGB

Lyric after translation :

Gray Rock : Rock & Mechs


Gray rock, like a magical shield.
Protect me, protect, hold me tight and protect.
Gray rock, like an ancient flame,
It absorbs me, absorbs, takes me all the same.

Gray rock, like a darkened shirt.
It swallows my light, it wraps, it comforts.
Gray rock, like a celestial bloom,
It shields me with fragrance, it fills up my room.

Machines, machines, click boom bang, see who it hits,
Machines, machines, here flowers grow from the pits.
Machines, machines, no matter how cold the winds,
Machines, machines, life here won’t sell in bits.

Gray rock, like an icy gust.
It cuts the words, scattering all foreign dust.
Gray rock, like a forest at night,
It soothes me, soothes, in silence so tight.

Gray rock, like a silent voice,
It guides me, guides through the void of choice.
Gray rock, like a sign from above,
It guards me, guards, when sleep won’t come.

Machines, machines, click boom bang, see who it hits,
Machines, machines, here flowers grow from the pits.
Machines, machines, no matter how cold the winds,
Machines, machines, life here won’t sell in bits.

Machines, machines, click boom bang, see who it hits,
Machines, machines…




Szara Skała : Rock & Mechs (Prod.THEPXRTY)

This song I wrote back in 2022 and I wrote it while depressed about Covid but it seems to fit right in with the present! It's basically about the anxiety one feels when life suffocates you in any way. It seems everything has gone haywire lately! Grocery prices, the rent is too damn high, our government has gone berserk, A.I. taking over our music and our minds, on and on and on and on! The song was longer but I edited down for the video which just droped on YouTube! It's a very depressing song but I think I played some cool guitar on it and sang it ok! The tail end of the song is another song I wrote around the same time called "Sick Inside", I added it to the track to play over the credits in the video, and by the way, I am feeling quite sick inside! Stay cool everybody! Maybe it will pass?🙏😎✌🏼

VIDEO - https://youtu.be/OiYdwdCDixg

“SUFFOCATE”

I SUFFOCATE,
I’M OVERCOME,
I LOSE ALL SENSE OF BEING,  
AND BECOME UNDONE,                

I GET DEPRESSED,
BECOME UNHINGED, 
MY DREAMS ARE ALL OF SEARCHING, 
THE OUTER FRINGE,
I SUFFOCATE, 

I COMPENSATE,
I DECOMPRESS, 
I SINK TO THE BOTTOM,
OF MY CONSCIOUSNESS, 
  
I EMPATHIZE,
I TRY TO TUNE,       
BUT SOMETIMES I LOSE FOCUS,
AS IF I'M ON THE MOON,    
I SUFFOCATE, 
I SUFFOCATE.  
              
BY JIM VALDES © 2022

"SUFFOCATE" (Video - https://youtu.be/OiYdwdCDixg)

This song is about the gift of a new life after a special encounter

Life has just begun (2025 Remix)

Here's a brand new song written for one of our most beloved billionaires ever! He is one of the worst human beings that has ever lived, in my opinion! He's not even an elected official yet he's destroying our country in huge chunks, hurting innocent children, vets, minorities, and the elderly. Taking a chainsaw to our way of life! This is a fun little parody of one of the most hated people in our lifetime. I will not make a video for this one, I think we've seen enough of his face! Charlie really plays a mean harmonica on this one too! There is some profanity in this song which I normally don't use but I couldn't help myself! Here's to the Chainsaw Boy!

“ELON MUSK"

I NEED JUSTICE, I NEED SHAME,
I NEED SOMEONE THAT I CAN BLAME,
WISH HIM WELL THEN THROW HIS DUMB ASS UNDER THE BUS,  
HEY I AIN'T TRYIN' TO BE AN ASSHOLE,
I’LL LEAVE THAT UP TO ELON MUSK,
              
I NEED WHISKEY, I NEED BEER,
NEED SOMEONE TO GET ME OUTTA HERE, 
GETTING TO THE POINT THAT I DON’T EVEN KNOW WHO I CAN TRUST,
HEY I AIN'T TRYIN' TO BE AN ASSHOLE,
I’LL LEAVE THAT UP TO ELON MUSK,

[LEAD] OK, CHAINSAW BOY!

I NEED WEED, I NEED GAS,
NEED THESE POLITICIANS TO KISS MY ASS,
HISTORY ALWAYS PROVES STUPID IS AS STUPID DOES,
HEY I AIN'T TRYIN' TO BE AN ASSHOLE,
I’LL LEAVE THAT UP TO ELON MUSK,
   
I NEED MONEY, I NEED LUCK,
NEED A LEADER THAT GIVES A F-F-F-F@#K, 
THERE’S JUST NO JUSTICE ANYMORE, HELL I GUESS THERE NEVER WAS,
HEY I AIN'T TRYIN' TO BE AN ASSHOLE,
I’LL LEAVE THAT UP TO ELON MUSK,
NO I AIN’T TRYIN' TO BE NO ASSHOLE,
THAT CROWN BELONGS TO ELON MUSK,
OUR NON-ELECTED ELON MUSK!

BY JIM VALDES © 2025

"ELON MUSK"

I have always loved the rather risqué ‘Leather’ by Legpuppy and was blown away when the band agreed to me doing a remix of it.  This really has been a labour of love for me, adding my own ideas, restructuring the track and experimenting with the stems: I hope that I have done the track justice.  

You can hear the original version at https://soundcloud.com/legpuppy/leather
Legpuppy have also done a video for this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9W-qlyBYJ4&feature=em-lsp

Leather (*thommo* remix)

**I NEVER USE A.I. IN ANY OF MY SONGS!** Hi everybody, my name is Jim and I’m a songwriter, I've written over 300 songs, I play guitar, bass, piano, and am an okay lyricist.  I play all types of music and have my own recording studio.  I use no A.I. or DAW or any computers to make my songs, all the instruments are played by me live on a multitrack studio recorder and Charlie, my vocalist, sings most of my songs and also plays the Harmonica on several tracks. I'm not a pro or a great musician but I do what I can with the tools that I have! I belong to the "Keep Humans In Music Movement" (KHMM)! We're NOT perfect but we're REAL! Thanks everyone for listening and the world needs more music now, real music made by HUMANS not MACHINES! So let's all sing a song with our own voices, please! I do not consent to any of my songs or videos being used or sampled or lifted in any way or fashion. Take care!👍😎✌🏼.

"HOW COOL IS THAT?" (Video - https://youtu.be/A9DPtpPMdyY)

MIAMI JEFF