Have you ever seen a face that just sticks with you? Well if you have, then you know what I'm talkin' about. This is my original tune dedicated to faces you just can't get out of your mind. Enjoy!
-- Joel R. Cooper

Credits: 
Electric guitar. bass, drums, organ: Joel R. Cooper
Composition: Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2023 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

A Face I Can't Forget

I often say, "The jam is everything." This piece of music is a good example of that statement. I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed playing it. Thank you for listening!
-- Joel R. Cooper

:My Oath to You"
(c) 2024 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

My Oath to You

I saw this cute little hummingbird in my backyard garden, just humming along. feasting on the flowers' sweet nectar, and I managed to capture this photograph. The pic goes well with the music. If you like mellow, relaxing guitar with a pretty, piano/orchestral background, you'll be sure to like this one. Enjoy! And, as always...thank you for listening! 
-- Joel R. Cooper

"Hum Along Cassidy"
by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2024 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Original album cover photograph
by Joel R. Cooper
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Note: The artist played a Gibson '61 SG on this track.
 

Hum Along Cassidy

Hearing is believing. I encourage you to listen. Please tell me what you think. I thrive on comments. Thank you!
Respect,
Joel R. Cooper 

"Firebrand"
by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2024 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Firebrand

As is true with so many of my tunes, I have no idea where this one came from! I go into my studio and things happen. Please tell me what you think! I thrive on comments. Thank you!
Respect,
Joel R. Cooper

"Dreaming in Color"
by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2024 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Dreaming in Color

For movie and film makers. I write a lot of pieces for film and cinema. This is just one of them, as of yet uncommissioned. Enjoy!
-- Joel R. Cooper

"Tickled Pink"
by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2024 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Original album cover photo
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Tickled Pink

This piece is way too long to be "commercial" or "monetized" on Soundcloud -- I know that. But I compose from my heart. This piece is over 10 minutes in length, and I like it this way. I hope you enjoy every minute of it. I worked hard on it, and I am proud of it, exactly the way it is. If you have high-quality studio headphones, I suggest you wear them while listening to this piece. I want you to hear every nuance of the music. A good pair of home speakers will do the job too, of course. See what you think, and enjoy! Your comments and feedback are always welcome. Thank you!
Respect,
Joel R. Cooper  

"Find Me In The Fog"
Original musical composition by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2024 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Find Me In The Fog

This is a beautiful and unique piece of instrumental music, featuring all-original piano, guitar, bass guitar, and backing orchestral elements. The original composition was done in 2020.  I added some enhancements in December 2024. I hope you let the music carry you to a new place in your heart. Enjoy! -- Joel R. Cooper 

"Appreciation"
by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2020 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Original album cover photo by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2024 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Appreciation

I have a beautiful mandolin and I love to play it. I'll let the music pretty much speak for itself here. But if you like mandolin and guitar playing off each other in a unique and interesting way, you might really enjoy this original instrumental piece. 100% organic. No artificial intelligence (AI) used in its creation. I played all the parts with my bare hands. 
-- Joel R. Cooper

"Mandolin Horizons" 
by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Original album cover photograph by Joel R. Cooper
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Mandolin Horizons

I'll let the music speak for itself. I have no idea where this tune came from. I walked into the recording studio one day and...presto chango! I hope you enjoy the result.
Thank you for listening!
-- Joel R. Cooper

"Lizard Boogie Blues"
by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Original album cover photo by Joel R. Cooper
Taken 4/20/2024
(c) 2024 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Special thanks to the very patient (and beautiful) lizard!
(No animals were harmed in the taking of this photograph)



Lizard Boogie Blues

When I was 17, I played guitar exactly like this. No fooling! Iwas in several rock and blues bands when I was younger, and this is how I probably sounded. I lived in California at the time, hence the original photograph of the ocean in California. I hope you enjoy this track. It is very long (over 11 minutes, I think, so kick back and enjoy it. Or listen while you are driving to work in your car. 
-- Joel R. Cooper

"When I was 17"
by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, allrights reserved 

Original cover photograph by Joel R. Cooper
 (c) 2017 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Note: the artist played his Gibson Les Paul electric guitar on this track.

When I  was 17

I wanted something a little more upbeat...something infused with energy. Like fine coffee and the way it affects me. Or staying up all night jamming! This is it! Enjoy!
-- Joel R. Cooper

"The City Never Sleeps"
by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Original album cover photograph by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2015 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved
Taken in Las Vegas



The City Never Sleeps

Well, ya know...
Things happen in the studio. I just go with the flow.
-- Joel R. Cooper

"Fiesta of Flowers"
by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Original album cover photograph by Joel R. Cooper
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Fiesta of Flowers

Another installment in my Retro Lizard Rock series.
Gotta love those lizards! Thank you for listening! Enjoy!
-- Joel R. Cooper

"In Deference to the Lizard"
by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Original album cover photograph by Joel R. Cooper
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In Deference to the Lizard

I'm happy to report that lizards are alive and well in the Phoenix, Arizona area. They are a constant source of musical inspiration to me, these fascinating creatures. They've lived on earth for at least 260 million years. They must be doing something right, correct? I think that if we humans take the time to study lizards we might learn a few things to benefit our species as well. Gotta Love those lizards! 
-- Joel R. Cooper

"Groovy Day For Lizards"
by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Original album cover photograph by Joel R. Cooper
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Note: No animals were hurt in the taking of the photograph. 



Groovy Day For Lizards

I often am inspired by photographs I take. This tune is a great example. The beautiful little hummingbirds in my backyard are a great source of inspiration. Some are so tiny it is truly amazing. I hope you enjoy my new tune. Thank you for listening!
-- Joel R. Cooper

"Crystal Flower Girl" (3:23)
by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Original album cover photograph by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Crystal Flower Girl

I'm thinkin' Haight-Ashbury in the late sixties. Summer of Love. You're walkin' around on the streets and you happen to hear a band jammin' from inside a funky-lookin' San Francisco house. You stop because you kinda like the sound. The unmistakable smell of marijuana and incense emanates from inside house. Suddenly, you'e engaged and the music seems to carry you away. You walk closer to the door and see a rainbow God's eye hanging on the door. Just listen and close your eyes. You'll be there again. 
Enjoy!
-- Joel R. Cooper

"Strat Jam"
by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Original album cover photo by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Note: The artist played his Fender Stratocaster on this song.




Strat Jam

When I go into the studio to record a tune, I have no preconceived ideas or notions. I just let the music carry me where it might. This tune is no exception. It literally came out of nowwhere. I start with silence, add a track or two, and build upon that. It's the most basic kind of engineering, actually.  I hope you will enjoy it! Thank you once again for listening. I love all my fans, all around the world!
-- Joel R. Cooper 

"The Sweetest Love"
by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Original cover photograph by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Note: I played my Fender Stratocaster on this one. 


The Sweetest Love

Listeners often ask me, "How long have you been playing guitar." My answer is the title of this song: "Long Time." I hope you enjoy it.
-- Joel R. Cooper

"Long Time"
by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Original album cover photograph by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Note: I played my Fender Stratocaster on this track.



Long Time

I dunno. It just happened one day in my studio.  :)
I hope you enjoy it. Thank you for listening!
-- Joel R. Cooper

"Come As It  May"
by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Original album cover photograph by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved 

Come As It May

I'm not 100% sure how this one came to life, but I started with the backing music and then experimented with guitar. (Yes, that's me playing). I wanted something that would sound modern and retro all at the same time. I should mention that I use no AI in the creation of my music -- no commercial loops or unauthorized samples. I play every note you hear. There is nothing derivative or unoriginal about my music because it's all me. I do everything myself, note by note, track by track. I hope you enjoy the result! Thank you so much for listening! And please...let's all fight to keep AI out of music! Thank you!
-- Joel R. Cooper

"Flying to a Castle on a Dragon"
by Joel R. Cooper 
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Original album cover photograph by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Note: I played my Fender Telecaster on this tune.

Flying to a Castle on a Dragon

I've always loved jazz. I have such incredible admiration for the jazz greats. All of these artists were musical innovators in the truest sense of the world. Through their jams, and through their bold experimentation with music, they touched us all and had a tremendous impact on all music. I know I've been affected. Here is a little jazzy instrumental piece I finished today. I hope you enjoy it! Thank you for listening! Stay tuned!
-- Joel R. Cooper

"A Higher Dose of Rain"
by Joel R. Cooper 
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Original album cover photograph by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

 

A Higher Dose of Rain

I've been thinking lately...what If Jesus came back today? We certainly need Him. So much war,  hate, and starvation in the world. Man's inhumanity toward man has rarely been greater. And the women and children of the world, the weak and the vulnerable, are the ones who suffer most.  It's a enough to break your heart. We can do better, people.
-- Joel R. Cooper

"Hear Me Jesus"
by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved 

Original album cover photograph by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved


Hear Me Jesus

Man's inhumanity toward man is well-documented historically. Starving innocent people is never right. We should feed Gaza! Let's go, people!
-- Joel R. Cooper

Feed Gaza

The song speaks for itself. If you believe as I do, please pass it on! Thank you!
-- Joel R. Cooper 

"We Gotta Love"
lyrics and music by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Original album cover photograph by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

We Gotta Love

When I sit down to compose a piece of music, I never edit myself in advance. First, there is silence. Then there are the first few notes of music. These first few notes, while rudimentary and sorely incomplete, provide a launching pad for ideas. I follow the music. I go where it leads me. Beyond that, it is all about "feel." I never write to a formula. I never use AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the creation of my music. I just follow where the music leads, and get the tracks to work together.  I hope you enjoy this instrumental piece. If you listen closely, you'll hear my heart and soul in there. 
-- Joel R. Cooper

"When I Hold You In My Arms"
by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Original album cover photograph by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Note: The artist played his Fender Telecaster electric guitar on this piece, and also played on all other tracks.

When I Hold You In My Arms

I want you to listen to this one! Please just listen! You tell me what you think. Thank you!
-- Joel R. Cooper

"Strike While The Chyron's Hot"
by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Original album cover photograph by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Note: The artist played all instruments on this track, including lead guitar. 

Strike While The Chyron's Hot

File under "Retro Rock." Please give it a listen! Thank you! Better yet, give it two listens! And please tell your friends to listen too, if you like it! Thank you!
-- Joel R. Cooper

"Summer of Love '71"
by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Original album cover photograph by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved


Summer of Love '71

Every once in a while, when I go into the studio, something unusual happens...and my music becomes different. Maybe for only an hour or two. I am forced to follow my intuition...and my inspiration. And so it was with this instrumental piece. I hope you enjoy it. As always, thank you for listening! If you enjoy my music, please tell your friends about it. Thank you!
Respect,
Joel R. Cooper

P.S. I use no AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the creation of my music. 

"Standing Before God, Your Truth Is Revealed"
by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Original album cover photograph by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved
 

Standing Before God, Your Truth Is Revealed

Another tune I laid down recently.  I never know what will happen in the studio. I just go with the flow. In this case, I was inspired by the plight of asylum seekers -- good people fleeing tyranny, violence, murder, slavery, subjugation, and sexual exploitation in other countries. We should welcome these poor souls with open arms! We definitely need more lawyers to help them! Anyway, I hope you enjoy my new tune. Pray for the asylum seeker! 
Respect,
Joel R. Cooper

"Prayer For The Asylum Seeker"
by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Original album cover photograph by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved 




Prayer For The Asylum Seeker

I have always loved jazz -- Latin jazz even more! Here is a new tune created in precisely that spirit. 
It was imspired by a friend's amazing tortoise and the way it walks. 
I hope you enjoy it!
Respect,
Joel R. Cooper

"Paseo de la Tortuga"
by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Original album cover photograph by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

P.S. The artist was playing his Fender Stratocaster on this track. 

Paseo de la Tortuga

I just got out my Fender Strat and started playing. What resulted was this track. It has a very countryish feel. Recorded in one take on the fly. I hope you enjoy it! 
Respect,
Joel R. Cooper

"Three Quarter Horse Town"
by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Original album cover photograph by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Note: The artist used no AI in the creation of this track. 

Three Quarter Horse Town

It occurred to me today, we need so much love! Hence, the name of this pop instrumental tune.  I was born and raised in the USA, and I see our great country so fragmented, so full of divisiveness and hatred. Since our founding, we have been striving for a more perfect union. I don't see more hate bringing us back together. I think the only way is love...and lots of it! People, we gotta start loving one another, we gotta start loving our brothers and sisters. Power alone ain't gonna get anyone into heaven, believe me! Reach out and show selfless love to someone today. Every little bit helps! Thank you!
Respect,
Joel R. Cooper

"We Need So Much Love"
by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Original album cover photograph by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Note: The artist uses no AI (Artificial Intelligence) or unauthorized music loops in the creation of his music. 

   

We Need So Much Love

The title says it all. Friendship is everything...and the Friend Ship Sails. Come on, brothers and sisters, get onboard...let's be friends!
-- Joel R. Cooper

"The Friend Ship Sails"
by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Original album cover photograph by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Note: The artist used no AI in the creation of this track. 

The Friend Ship Sails

Something I laid down this morning. It's the blues! Enjoy!
-- Joel R. Cooper

"Rag Tag Blues"
by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Original album cover photograph by Joel R. Cooper
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Rag Tag Blues

I welcome your feedback, reviews, and comments. This one is a little different for me, so I'm not 100% sure how to classify it. But like all of my tracks, No AI or unauthorized loops were used in its creation.  I played all of the instruments, note for note, beat for beat, though some were appropriately purchased midi instruments. Enjoy!
-- Joel R. Cooper

"Ink The Deal"
by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Original album cover photograph by Joel R. Cooper
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Ink The Deal

I often take feedback from my listeners to make my tracks better. This is one such example.
Enjoy!
-- Joel R. Cooper

"Ink The Deal Revisited"
by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved

Original album cover photograph by Joel R. Cooper
(c) 2025 Joel R. Cooper, all rights reserved


Ink The Deal Revisited

I am a professional songwriter, composer, and a studio musician (guitar, keyboards, bass and vocals). I use no AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the creation of my tunes or songs. To contact me about my songwriting or recording studio work, please write to me here: supercoop123@gmail.com
You can find my website here: www.joelrcooper.com

Joel R. Cooper

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