This is a piece I wrote many years ago, and recorded this duet with myself on Mandolin, and my good friend Allan Cook on Guitar.

I uploaded this piece some time ago as private, and shared with a few people whom I have come to be friends with here on SoundCloud, but have decided to release it publicly, at the urging of one such friend, Liz Dicker (Thank You Liz).

This is a special piece to me, as I wrote it when I was much younger, about 20 or so. In addition, my sister Kristina requested it for her wedding in place of traditional music.

It was also a defining moment, when Allan and I realized we had a special musical connection. I wrote the mandolin part, and when I showed him what I had written, he picked up his acoustic guitar, and like magic, he just knew what to play to perfectly accompany what I had written. This was not the only time this was evident, but it was the first time it was crystal clear to us both.

This recording is an excerpt from an extended improvised jam session we had with other friends, and for which he has the entire recording on his channel. It was recorded informally, and as a live performance, or perhaps better described as a group of musical friends having fun. We opened the recording with Allan and I playing this piece, and then went where the wind took us from there.

I hope you enjoy listening.

If you are interested in hearing the entire recording, it is at the linked track below.

https://soundcloud.com/amcook1971/youre-only-baroque-if-youre-out-of-monet?si=a2f1d65d48914aeca3e88c54e9886086&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Baroque Mandolin Guitar Duet

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A patriotic piece of Americana here (though I'm a Brit!), detailing the lead-up to the 1775 War Of Independence/Revolutionary War. More like a rousing anthem! My lyrics, Rob L's music/vocals. Copyright 2008 Jay Rich and Rob L. Lyrics below:

                 Lexington Green

V1: 

Twelve long years of new fiscal impositions
Have finally met with determined opposition
Britannia's demands and her trading regulations
Are starting to sour our once friendly relations
She hampers our economy; she should tamper less
And resentment's building, though without redress
Our grievances all sidelined, are they even heard?
For who can rely on that old tyrant George the Third

Lift1:

It seems like forever that we've made objections
Now backed up by action in the boldest insurrection
Brits misread the signs of disenchanted times
With militia farmers now forming battle lines

Ch1:

That was the starting point:
That's where it all began
The fight for our rights
To our brave new land
The way ahead was tough:
The bid for freedom long
But we took our first decisive step
On the green at Lexington

V2:

Britannia, you oppress us: your conduct is unjust
We surely won't be used by you then ground into the dust
Feelings have been running high right across our nation
Ever since taxation without representation
You grasp yet more revenue for our governance
But from this heavy burden we seek deliverance
Since when has an American sat in your parliament?
The time has come for us to demand self-government

Lift2:

Thirteen seaboard colonies will be United States
We'd fight for independence: for the highest stakes
And a many-signatured, official declaration
Will give us a coveted new liberated nation

Ch2:

That was our finest hour:
That initial stand
Half our numbers firm
Almost to a man
The road ahead was rough
But desire for freedom strong
When we took that first momentous step
On the green of Lexington

Ch3:

Tom Paine and Paul Revere
And General Washington
Saratoga, Valley Forge
Crossing off of Trenton
And French aid helped turn the tide
Finally at Yorktown
But the Minutemen began it
On the green of Lexington

*****Break*****

Ch4:

We stood patriotic, loyal, brave, and strong
On that historic battlefield at fateful Lexington
We fought because we felt
To do less would be wrong
And it all started on
The green of Lexington
The green of Lexington

Lexington Green (Rob L music/vocals)

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„Die Tasten die ich liebe” Teil IX. (10.03.2024 )

Fortsetzung meiner Klangresonanzreise mit diesem neunten Teil der Pianomeditationen.

Lasst Euch ein und gleichfalls überraschen auf die meditativen Klänge.
Tauchen Sie ein in die Resonanzschwingungen.
Atmet und lasset Euch von diesen Klängen führen.

„Die Tasten die ich liebe“ Teil VIII. könnt Ihr unter diesem Link anhören:
https://soundcloud.com/cloppenburg-music/the-keys-i-love-part-viii

Diesmal ist es ein pures Klavierstück. Zart, fordernd und innehaltenden Klangnuancen
Jedes Klavier hat seine eigene Mystik und Klang. 
Sich auf den Klang einlassen und intensiv hineinhören ist gleichermaßen auch eine meditative Fokussierung auf die Musik.
Folgt den Klängen ohne Gedanken. Nur auf sich selbst zu konzentrieren und entspannen. 
Musik ist heilsam für uns Menschen. 

Ich habe frei von allen Mustern der Klanggestaltung mich von den Klängen inspiriert leiten lassen. 
Spielerisch, improvisierend mich dem Gefühl jeder Taste von Ton zu Ton leitend hingegeben.
Ohne auf einen richtigen oder falschen Ton zu achten.
Denn eigentlich gibt es keinen falschen Ton. Alles ist Klang.
Ich komponiere nicht, ich werde komponiert.
Die Komposition ist bereits da, ich horche in die Stille.
Das Leben ist eine Komposition.

Jeder Körper ist anders und hat unterschiedliche Schwingungen.

Seit Begleiter meiner musikalischen Reise mit den Tasten die ich liebe.
Eine Klaviermeditation zur Entspannung, zur Erholung, zur Heilung unserer Klangkörper.

Ich wünsche Euch liebevolle, beruhigende und entspannte Klangmomente.

Vielen Dank für Eure geschätzte Aufmerksamkeit.
SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/cloppenburg-music

Musik :   Björn Cloppenburg  Alle Rechte vorbehalten
Foto	:   Björn Cloppenburg
Es wurden für dieses Projekt virtuelle Instrumente der folgenden Firmen verwendet:
https://nativeinstruments.com “PIANO NOIRE”


“The Keys I Love” Part IX. (03/10/2024)

Continuing my sound resonance journey with this ninth part of the piano meditations.

Get involved and be surprised by the meditative sounds.
Immerse yourself in the resonance vibrations.
Breathe and let these sounds guide you.

You can listen to “The Keys I Love” Part VIII at this link:
https://soundcloud.com/cloppenburg-music/the-keys-i-love-part-viii

This time it is a pure piano piece. Delicate, demanding and pauseful sound nuances
Every piano has its own mystique and sound.
Getting involved with the sound and listening intensively is also a meditative focus on the music.
Follow the sounds without thoughts. Just concentrate on yourself and relax.
Music is healing for us humans.

Free from all patterns of sound design, I let myself be inspired by the sounds.
Playfully, improvising, surrendering to the feeling of each key leading from note to note.
Without paying attention to a right or wrong tone.
Because there is actually no wrong tone. Everything is sound.
I don't compose, I am composed.
The composition is already there, I listen to the silence.
Life is a composition.

Every body is different and has different vibrations.

Since then I have been a companion on my musical journey with the keys I love.
A piano meditation for relaxation, recovery, and healing of our sound bodies.

I wish you loving, calming and relaxed sound moments.

Thank you for your valued attention.
SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/cloppenburg-music

Music: Björn Cloppenburg All rights reserved
Photo:  Björn Cloppenburg
Virtual instruments from the following companies were used for this project:
https://nativeinstruments.com “PIANO NOIRE”

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The Keys I Love Part IX.

Step into the vibrant world of 'Embrace Yourself,' an electrifying anthem resonating with the essence of LGBTQ pride and resilience. Through pulsating beats and poignant lyrics, this song encapsulates the exhilarating journey of breaking free from the shackles of societal norms and embracing one's true self.

     From the opening notes, listeners are immersed in a kaleidoscope of sonic colors, each chord echoing the triumph of self-discovery and acceptance. The lyrics weave a narrative of courage and defiance, urging individuals to cast aside fear and boldly proclaim their identity to the world.

      As the melody builds, it becomes a rallying cry for authenticity and liberation, inviting all who listen to shed their inhibitions and dance to the rhythm of their own truth. Whether you're navigating the complexities of gender identity, sexual orientation, or simply embracing your unique essence, this song serves as a beacon of empowerment and affirmation.

       With every pulsating beat and impassioned lyric, 'Embrace Yourself' stands as a testament to the beauty of diversity and the strength found in embracing one's true colors. It's more than just a song—it's a declaration of pride, a celebration of individuality, and a reminder that we are all worthy of love and acceptance, just as we are.

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What are we fighting for...? Whas is our reason for living? Where are we going to?
In the end we have to cross throught the same destiny door...

Wanna Be A Girl

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