Magical Times was greatly inspired by the musical inspirations which happens in certain times of high musical creativity. 

Cheers,
Daniel Lars

C. 2022
All instruments: Daniel Lars
All songs Mixed, Written, Produced, Mastered: Daniel Lars

Reality Sparks High

Magical Times

This is a slinky little blues built around the title hook ‘Burnt Matches, Old Flames’. A cautionary tale about rekindling old love leaving you more lonely than before. Acoustic guitars, brushed drums and a whispered chorus.

Lyrics can be licensed - let me know if you are interested. Full lyrics below:

Burnt matches and old flames 
Burnt matches and old flames
They’re two things I can’t explain
Burnt matches and old flames 
Burnt matches and old flames 

You play with matches  
You're gonna get burnt 
You fool with old flames  
You're gonna get hurt
But you know, they’re just the same  
They’re just burnt matches and old flames

Burnt matches and old flames 
Burnt matches and old flames
Burnt matches and old flames 
Burnt matches and old flames
 
Some people put their matches  
Back into the box  
Some chase their old flames  
Like they’re hunting a fox 
But to me, they’re just the same 
They’re just burnt matches and old flames

Don’t play with matches  
You’re sure to start a fire  
You’re bound to get burnt 
 Re-igniting past desires
But you know, they’re just the same  
They’re just burnt matches and old flames

Now I beg please hear me  
And heed this tale of woe 
It happened on a lonely night  
When my heart was hanging low

I know the path to trouble 
It’s a well worn track 
I knew right where it lead  
And I should’ve double back

But I followed my footsteps  
I followed my footsteps 
 I followed my footsteps 
I followed my footsteps
I followed my footsteps 
I followed my footsteps   
And guess right where they led?

I found my way to her front door 
I’ve never craved anything this much before 
It was warm in her arms 
It was hot through the night  
But I’ve never been more lonely in my life

Some fires burn slowly 
Some are hard to put out 
Some will consume you  
But do not have a doubt
Wo-oh-yeah

Some fires burn slowly 
Some are hard to put out 
Some will consume you  
But do not have a doubt 
Once it’s been struck 
There’s no use in laying blame 
They’re just burnt matches and old flames

Burnt matches and old flames 
Burnt matches and old flames
Burnt matches and old flames 
Burnt matches and old flames

Burnt Matches, Old Flames

SHINING
Music by Louis Cyphere & Overdrive

Check out the promo video on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DFDGFuwxuB9/

Shining is my reinterpretation of the wonderful song Nevermind by the talented French musician Louis Cyphere. It's also my foray into the musical genre of ska-punk, which blends punk rock and jazz brass (a very interesting style of music with two extremely unlikely components). And of course, many people will notice that the guitar riffs are clearly inspired by the exciting songs of Motorhead, with an obvious touch of rockabilly. 

Hopefully, having all these different ingredients in one song will make young musicians curious enough to look for these references. If that happens, I will consider my job done.

The song Nevermind, from which Shining evolved, is a masterpiece that deserves to be heard:
https://soundcloud.com/user-221701764/nevermind

Check out Louis Cyphere's incredible material on his Soundcloud page:
https://soundcloud.com/user-221701764

Hope you enjoy the track.

Shining

Longing

Cooked Oxide album by John Hardman - musician, 
songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist Cooked Oxide album by John Hardman - musician, 
songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist

Written, produced and arranged by John Hardman.

Vocals guitars, keys JH

(c)(p) Swamp Music UK & Swamp Records UK for all territories

Cooked Oxide

Oh Mother!

90's inspired hard rock written, produced and recorded in Metro Detroit.

Lyrics:
Can't find the aptitude and leave it all behind. But then again behind is where I thrive.
Pushing back on what we know. Let's pack it up, it's time to go.

And cloistered hope has gone away. Your storied past just fails to blow my mind.
Bruise your soul one last time. I'm giving up and that's just fine.
I'm going on a ride.

Compensation grifts, like stealing from yourself. Never mind it's always someone else.
Don't rely on what you see. Just grab your things, its time to leave.

And cloistered hope has gone away. Your storied past just fails to blow my mind.
Bruise you soul one last time. I'm giving up and that's just fine, I'm going on that ride today!

And we're rolling. Got me rolling. Now we're rolling in despair.

And cloistered hope has gone away. Your storied past just fails to blow my mind.
Broken soul has come to play. I'm giving up and that's Ok, I'm going on that ride today!

That Ride (remix)

Casualties of war

vocals by Enlia 🇲🇫 
https://on.soundcloud.com/Qz3SxGFtqrR7bF1t6

https://open.spotify.com/album/4R9jaZTFU3elwqxK3jhXB3
https://solmarineris.bandcamp.com/album/io-void-special-edition

Timeless | preview (IO VOID) © Streaming and Bandcamp

Lyrics.
Dark revelations, kaleidoscope lies
No going back now
Falling from tightropes we’ve walked all our lives
Just to find, you & I, we were never all that high.

Blood from a stone
Drawn like a sword
That cuts into the heart of me
But now I see the light

Chorus.
Follow me through the dark
Time to see who we are
Yeah we’re down, won’t let you drown in holy water
No surrender, don’t you ever let it take away your light
Love will find us where our sun burns the brightest
Breaking free, take control, breathe it in, let it go
You and I just gotta find a new horizon
No surrender, what we weathers gonna fade away in time
Love will find us and our past won’t define us.

Breaking the surface the worst isn’t done
Storms getting wilder
Tossing and turning the waves block the sun
Holding tight, will and might, but can we survive the night?

Beached like a whale, shells of ourselves
Helps to know we’re not alone
We’ll leave it all behind.

Chorus
Bridge 
No more drawing blood from a stone
We’ll find where we belong.

Written & produced by Leo Bull 21.2.25 No Ai used in this song.

Blood From A Stone

We all come to forks in the road
Which way is best? Where do I go?
I'm not my own, there's one greater than I 

Let 
Me 
Stop
Here 

At the fork...
Do you want human touch?
Human bliss?
Human dust?
Do you want human touch?
Human bliss?
Human dust? 

There's a longing deep within me
Feel like I don't belong anywhere
I have a longing for human touch
Won't you take me somewhere greater than I?
I'm not my own I was bought at a price 

At the fork in the road...
Do you want eternal life
Unhuman strife 
And what is right?
Do you want eternal life
Unhuman strife
And what is right? 

We all come to forks in the road
Which is best and which will complete you? 

Two paths stretch out before you
One promises to satisfy 
And the other, in due time
He will provide in due time
And the other will destroy you...
In due time 

At the fork in the road...
At the fork in the road 

Do you want human touch?
Human bliss?
Human dust?
Do you want human touch? 
Human bliss?
Human dust?
Do you want eternal life
Unhuman strife 
And what is right?

Juxta

“Back for Blood: The Resurrection Sessions” is a statement — a fierce revival of the songs that defined my first few months exploring AI music creation. These tracks were born in a burst of raw inspiration, fusing old-school fire with new-school tools.

Now they've been torn from the vault, rebuilt from the original recordings, and given a fresh surge of power. Remastered, reawakened, and louder than ever — this is not just a return… it's a reckoning.

SAY (25)

Song writer, Production, Dog owner....Mixing and mastering upon request.

That Ride (remix)

Reedy