[original guitar score by @john-byrne-117035719]
https://youtu.be/DEQruObepEY

When I was your age, my mother
had to make each dollar last.
We had to grow up very fast...
Hope you don't grow up as fast as I did.

When my father was the age I am now
his shoulders hugged the ground.
He never got up to fight the next round.
Hope I don't have to fight the fixed fights he did.

Building you this pier 
to make things a little better for you.
If I run out of rocks then
well, you still got me—
I'll be your windbreaker.

When childhood ends, the storm begins,
I'll be your windbreaker.
When all your dreams seem lost at sea,
I'll be your windbreaker.

[break]

Now listen to the fine print, Princess.
Much as I'd love to be around,
most times you'll be on your own,
and we hope you remember some of the moves
we taught you.

And if you have children of your own,
you'll no doubt need this simple trick.
If you wanna be a good windbreaker,
you're gonna wanna let some of the wind
slip through.

Building you this pier 
to make things a little calmer for you.
If I run out of time then
well, you still got you—
you'll be your windbreaker.

When the storm begins, you'll need all your friends—
they'll be your windbreaker.
When it gets intense, better know your strengths—
you'll be your own windbreaker.

[instrumental break]

Long as I can, for as long as I can—
your windbreaker.
If you can call a friend, then call a friend—
they'll be your windbreaker.
If you know your strengths, then play your strengths—
they'll be your windbreaker.

And one day you might help carry the light—
be someone else's windbreaker.

Support John

Windbreaker

A mix of rhythms, feels, ideas, and tones. Looking for my sound. Maybe finding it.

Brass By Far

Rock n Roll Nomad

Toxic

Toxic (Britney Spears Cover)

Hi all, been expanding and playing around with my modular rack, adding in new  effects pedals, syncing across old and new equipment, always searching for a clear image. Hope you enjoy the trip. Played live during the second half of 2022. Cut, sequenced and polished in January 2023. Celebrating 10 years on Soundcloud. Peace to you all, the Shaman.

Pulsarpath

2 Feb 2023

StarWind

Lyrics

One day I think 
I will forget you

To start a new life 
Without you

One day I think 
I will forget you

One day I think 
I will forget you

One day I think 
I will forget you

One day I think 
I will forget you

To Start A New Life

To Start a New Life

Andrew L - Songwriting-Music, guitars, bass, keys, mix
Steve G - Songwriting-Lyrics & Melody, Vocals
Daniele S - Songwriting-Drums

Demolition Renaissance

For SATB A Cappella Choir and Optional Projected Images
Duration: ca. 11'
Performed by Musica Sacra, Kent Tritle, conductor
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7r5g_3kPjU4

To read more and see the graffiti images, visit this page: http://robertpaterson.com/graffiti-canons

Commissioned by Volti, Robert A. Geary, Artistic Director. The commissioning of this work by Volti was made possible by the support of the Ann Stookey Fund for New Music.

Publisher: Bill Holab Music

PROGRAM NOTES

Although I have based many choral works on settings of poems, I also enjoy setting unusual texts. In many ways. graffiti is ideal as a source of inspiration. It is unpretentious, extremely varied and can be found almost anywhere: under bridges, in alleyways, on the sides of vans, in subway stations, and even in bathroom stalls. It may be illegal or sanctioned, artistic, text based, aphoristic, philosophical or purely graphic. It can be humorous, innocent and childlike, or very serious and meant to provoke. Graffiti may be of our time or ancient. Certain cave paintings, for example, could be considered predecessors to modern graffiti. Through graffiti, gangs, tribes or individuals can hide behind anonymity; it is the voice of the voiceless.

In Graffiti Canons , I appropriate positive aphoristic sayings, sentences and phrases found in graffiti from various parts of the world. My goal is to create a musical tapestry that flows from one thought to the next and spans time and place, using canonic technique and chorale-like transitions.

Although I found many of the graffiti images online, others I use in this piece were obtained via a Graffiti Photo Contest that I posted online. Approximately eighty images were submitted, and viewers were allowed to vote for their favorites, which played a part in which images were chosen. A handful of the most inspirational photos were used for this piece. An optional slideshow containing these images may be shown during performances of this piece.

Graffiti Canons was commissioned by Volti, Robert Geary, Artistic Director. The commissioning of this work by Volti was made possible by the support of the Ann Stookey Fund for New Music (annstookeyfund.org).

– Robert Paterson

Graffiti Canons (For Choir)

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Waiting For A Sign

Dive into a nostalgic journey with this lovely retro-electro track. Drawing inspiration from the iconic 80s dance tracks, this piece boasts distinctive arpeggios, a compelling bass line, and a rhythmic four-to-the-floor kick. The subtle inclusion of distant vocal fragments adds a layer of atmospheric depth, contrasting the robust electronic beats. Perfect for retro-themed visuals, dynamic vlogs, stylish fashion showcases, and urban travel diaries. Its energetic pulse and suave vibe also make it a top choice for video games and productions. Experience the blend of the past and present with this track, and let it elevate your creative projects.

Purchasing this track permits you to use it unchanged in your own non-commercial productions with an attribution to Covert Acoustics.

For commercial and derivative licenses, please visit our Pond5 profile, where you can buy this track for a number of additional uses. www.pond5.com/artist/covertacoustics

Retro Radiowaves

Indie Rock music with sixties influences from London.

Waiting For A Sign

Wide Riviera