I think the vocal harmonies work so well in this one

que buena!!¡ un rollito diferente, tu voz es muy especial!!

Cool acoustic sound like the feelgood vibe and light mood

Highly creative great mix great words and guitar.

It's cool and interesting. Nice music there. Keep it up.

Very nice folk sound with very good progression. I like the peaceful mood on this track.

To me, this track, especially the chorus, has a feel of CSN&Y. I really like the chord changes, work so well. Much enjoyed.

For Saskia and her dad (1935-2021)


[Rough English translation]
SOMEWHERE STILL HERE
Hey Dad, how are you
It's been a while
I miss you
I can still see you standing
Behind the front door
From the nursing home
How you kept waving
When we had to go

You couldn’t find your place
Didn’t get used to it there
You wanted to go home
With us
Until you forgot
Where your home was
Who everyone was
It all happened so fast

But it feels like you are somewhere
Somewhere still here with me
And know what I think

Hey Dad, I still see us
Together enjoying
Concerts by Bach
You with closed eyes
You were there for me
When I got depressed
That I was not alone
Spoke out of your face

And it feels like you are somewhere
Somewhere still here with me
And know what I think

Sometimes you were struggling
You could be angry, stubborn
Did not know what to do with yourself
The helplessness of your childhood
You came back to that again
A child, now skin and bone
That was always on its own
All alone

Hey Dad, I would
Like to talk to you
While I rub your shoulder
Somewhere still here, somewhere on earth
Where you are with me

Cover art: Katinka Kooman 
Strings: Javier Orman
Mastered 2022.10.16

Ergens nog hier

ERGENS NOG HIER

[Rough translation]
FOR THE SAKE OF A QUIET LIFE*
In the mirror she sees her mother
In the mirror she sees her husband
She sees her brother
She sees her father
As in an interrogation
Their eyes a blinding light
They ask no questions
They see through her 
and judge
They form the reflection
Of her appearance
Where she herself 
Has disappeared

For the sake of a quiet life
She tucks her thoughts
For the sake of a quiet life
She tucks her mind
For the sake of a quiet life
She tucks her feelings
For the sake of a quiet life
That has never been quiet

Every day she’s thin and modest
Every day she’s nice and smart
Makes herself useful
Being everything for everyone
She is who she thinks
They want her to be

She is who she thinks they want her to be
She is who she thinks they want her to be

Once she colored outside the lines
Danced and sang as if no one was watching
While playing she saw boundaries disappear
And her curiosity won over fear
Now she dares not to choose herself
She is guided by other people's taste
Love and friendship, you can lose
So she adapts and she perfectly fits
She is really perfect

She can't find the courage
She does what she always does

For the sake of a quiet life
She tucks her thoughts
For the sake of a quiet life
She tucks her mind
For the sake of a quiet life
She tucks her feelings
For the sake of a quiet life
That has never been quiet

She is who she thinks they want her to be
She is who she thinks they want her to be

* Literally translated it is: for the sake of sweet peace
(that has never been sweet).

Cover image: Masha Raymers
Music, lyrics & all instruments: Bas Kooman
Master: White Sea Studio

Om de lieve vrede

OM DE LIEVE VREDE (mastered)

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Martin Kestner - bass
Red Baron Drums - drums

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One Last Ride (Acoustic)

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pop punk/rock

co produced, mixed, mastered and cover art by @a7-recording-studio

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Stuck On Repeat

Stick around

Stick Around

Pillow talk

Pillow Talk

"Darkenläu" is an auditory voyage that traverses the boundary between darkness and light, echoing the transition from the depths of night to the break of dawn. Recorded in the serene coastal town of Akureyri, nestled amidst Iceland's breathtaking landscapes, this track is a pivotal piece from Laxá & Heima Kvartett's highly anticipated album, "Wren."

Led by the haunting melodies of Lisbeth Heima's violin and Sif Árnadóttir's ethereal strings, the ensemble is anchored by the rhythmic pulse of Matthias Helguson's drums and the brooding bass lines of Bjarne Guðjohnsen. Jussi Siglarson's guitar weaves through the sonic tapestry with a ferocity reminiscent of a distant storm on the horizon, while Mike Taylor's keyboards add layers of atmospheric depth.

Drawing inspiration from post-rock's introspective tendencies and classical finesse, "Darkenläu" envelops listeners in a swirling maelstrom of emotions. The juxtaposition of Gothic intensity and celestial euphoria creates a sonic landscape where darkness and light converge, offering glimpses of hope amidst the shadows.

As the guitar pierces through the sonic veil with the precision of a surgeon's scalpel, listeners are propelled into a realm where introspection meets catharsis. Synths soar like spirits ascending towards the heavens, carrying the weight of the night's struggles with them.

With "Darkenläu," Laxá & Heima Kvartett invite audiences to embark on a transformative journey—one that transcends musical boundaries and resonates with the soul. Prepare to be immersed in an enigmatic symphony that captures the essence of the human experience: the relentless pursuit of light in the darkest of times.
Laxá & Heima Kvartett are:

Jussi Siglarson - Guitar
Bjarne Guðjohnsen - Bass
Matthias Helguson - Drums
Mike Taylor - Keyboards
Lisbeth Heima - Violin
Sif Árnadóttir - Violin
Natasha Guðmundsdóttir - Viola
Ída Sigurðardóttir - Cello

Darkenläu: Echoes of Dawn by Laxá & Heima Kvartett: Atmospheric Post-Rock Symphony"

Afraid To Try

With the nights drawing in and the chill evenings blowing in off the North Atlantic, the band gathered to compose something reflective of the death of the year.

Laxá & Heima Kvartett are:

Jussi Siglarson - Guitar
Bjarne Guðjohnsen - Bass
Matthias Helguson - Drums
Mike Taylor - Keyboards
Lisbeth Heima - Violin
Sif Árnadóttir - Violin
Natasha Guðmundsdóttir - Viola
Ída Sigurðardóttir - Cello

Death's Dark Shadow by Laxá & Heima Kvartett

I liked the idea of writing a happy go lucky sounding song that’s really about a fundamental predicament, and not so happy go lucky after all...

remixed Dec '21

WESTERLY WIND

are we so different from the trees on the hill
we feel uprooted but we're standing still...

are we so different from the silt in the sea
We're drifting in a current that we can’t see

We're all drifting in a westerly wind
We're all breathing in a westerly wind
We're all leaning in a westerly 
Westerly wind 

there’s no endeavour 
now or never
known to ever
change the weather
and change things….
ooh, trade winds

there’s no endeavour 
known to ever
Come together
change the weather
and change things….
ooh, trade winds

are we so different from the seeds on the breeze
We’re rising and falling and we’re on our knees

We're all drifting in a westerly wind
We're all breathing in a westerly wind
We're all leaning in a westerly 
Westerly wind 


instr

there’s no endeavour 
now or never
known to ever
change the weather
and change things….
ooh, trade winds

we’re all chilling in the northerly wind
we’ve all been slaving in the southerly wind
we are all so fearful of the easterly wind
we’re still counting on the westerly
relying on a westerly wind
soon we’ll all be dying for a westerly
yes, we’re all still breathing in a westerly wind
were all still leaning in the westerly wind
yeah, we’re all believing in the westerly wind,
westerly wind…

Westerly Wind

A ginnel is a passageway between red brick terraced houses, specifically in Yorkshire, where I grew up. The ones near where I lived had peculiar sound reflections that always fascinated me when I was little. Macalla is Irish Gaelic for echo, in a nod to my Irish roots…

Westerly Wind

Ginnel Macalla

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