Another awesome crazy guitar display!! Thanks for letting me work on this. :)

Holy…!!! Listen to this stuff!!! Amazing job, guys! Gorgeous track! Love you!!! ❤️‍🔥

Really great to hear your guitar coupled with Rob’s vocals.

There are forests on Earth that endure extreme winters, places where temperatures can reach up to -40/-50C.
They are called Taiga 
Plants and animals go into hibernation hoping they have stored enought nutrients to survive another extreme seasson.
A once thriving forest full of beauty, sounds and colours turn in to a deadly , almost lifeless , colourless and soundless frozen desert.
Life`s clock seems to slow down to a halt while hours turn to days , days turn to weeks and weeks turn to months.
Until the first sun rays strong enough to stop the ice and snow`s  deadly grip ,appear..
Like an explosion...Life`s clock speeds up while the forest heart beats faster and faster, the forest is awaking along with its inhabitants..
Spring returns ...Life begins ....again...

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Photo by Bernat Rangil , Bernat is a wonderful photographer with an incredible eye for beauty.
He has a wonderful heart, after I spoke to him he gave me permission to use his work as cover for my new piece. Visit his site, it will bring you a smile.
https://pixabay.com/users/bernat-848806/

Taiga

まぼろし

Leger  (translated after French text )

Vidéo : https://youtu.be/Zl2PDpiot94
Texte : Sanzen
Chant : Philippe J
Musique: Alain Illos

J''ai vu le temps passer 
et senti l'air trembler.  
Et tous ces gens pressés 
et l'orage gronder. 

J'ai tracé sur la page 
quelques traits de pinceau. 
J'ai regardé le ciel 
et voler les oiseaux.

J'ai piétiné le sol 
et la pluie est tombée.
Sur mon bonheur, 
elle a tout emporté. 

Ma jeunesse volage, 
mon coeur, dans les nuages. 
Et la lumière du soir 
comme un habit doré. 

J'ai regardé le soleil doucement se coucher. 
J'ai vu qu'on pouvait être heureux. 
Auprès des êtres chers, 
de tous ces gens pressés. 

J'ai regardé les branches, 
s'incliner sous le vent. 
Et sous un champ d'étoiles,  
je me suis allongé. 

J'ai tracé sur la page 
quelques traits de pinceau. 
J'ai regardé le ciel 
et voler les oiseaux.

J'ai regardé le soleil doucement se coucher. 
J'ai vu qu'on pouvait être heureux. 
Auprès des êtres chers, 
de tous ces gens pressés.

Leger
I saw time passing 
and felt the air tremble.  
And all those people rushing by 
and the storm rumbling. 

I traced a few brushstrokes 
on the page. 
I watched the sky 
and the birds flying.

I stamped my feet on the ground 
and the rain fell.
It washed away 
all my happiness. 

My fleeting youth, 
my heart, in the clouds. 
And the evening light 
like a golden robe. 

I watched the sun set gently
I saw that it was possible to be happy. 
With loved ones, 
all those people in a hurry. 

I watched the branches 
bend in the wind. 
And under a field of stars,  
I lay down. 

I drew a few brushstrokes 
on the page. 
I watched the sky 
and the birds flying.

I watched the sun gently set. 
I saw that it was possible to be happy. 
With loved ones, 
with all those people in a hurry.

Leger avec Philippe J

Original vocal performance and sounds by Amourette @ira-lovessweet @diamondlajolie
Reimagined and embellished by Box Number Twelve 
Image by Amourette

How Are You?

Every wee boy wants to be James Bond. lol 

Suit made of plaid , tuxedo man
Looking oh so grand
Got that crooked smile
Walkin' down the aisle

What's he hiding
What's inside him
Tartan tuxedo
Is it for show

He sips his sparkling wine
Pretends everything is fine
But his eyes they tell a tale
A lonely windy wail

What's he hiding
What's inside him
Tartan tuxedo
Is it for show

Maybe he's a spy a secret agent man
Maybe he's just shy part of a bigger plan
We may never know the truth beneath the seams
Just a man in tartan living out his dreams

What's he hiding
What's inside him
Tartan tuxedo
Is it for show

Tartan tuxedo .wav

Light into the darkness

One of my first GarageBand songs! There are multiple levels of meaning, as always.. just enjoying my @ stripped series, yes! Hope something catches your ears.. in a good way.. btw.. I’m not making any threats.. it’s just how I perceive people perceive, Christ, sometimes… I call Him Lord and Savior… the biggest blessing to all of us! Yes! You may disagree…it’s not a theological debate.. it’s mostly aimed at me.. something to remind me.. to reflect on.. to consider…I prefer uplifting statements..  if not your cup of tea or coffee.. please @ hard pass.. though you are welcome to share anything you desire ! 😇🙏

Here’s the link to my original!

https://on.soundcloud.com/Oes14JzYXCUwpiJRWf

Three in One- stripped

Cast of Characters:
Cgmaness – @hiddenhands-760647700 – Chris – organ, synth, effects-heavy guitar, initial drums and bass, and composition
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)– @josh-clary-1 – Warwick four-string fretless bass, PRS SE semi-hollow body electric guitar, vocals, and lyrics
K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara –Ken -- drums
J.J. Terrell– @j-j-terrell – piano
Mistermark-- @user-432503709 -- Mark –- VST bassoon and harpsicord   
Llanpsych -- @llanpsych -- Tez – production, mix, and mastering

This song began with Chris composing it with his synth, guitar, drum pad and bass. Like many of his songs, it was pretty well formed before the rest of the group got a hold of it. This song was part of a load of songs he shared with the rest of Eclectic Collective all at once. We've been picking them off one by one, though, as we're always grateful to Chris for sharing his magic with us.
  The odd sound of the rhythmic melody, which uses chromatic walks, immediately caught Josh's ears. It struck him as something the Doors might have come up with. So, he set about replacing Chris' simple bass line with something fancier, as well as coming up with the lead guitar for the whole thing, and the lyrics and vocals, as well. Josh was really taken with this one, and heard all kinds of parts in it almost immediately. Ken went to bat next, adding his innovative, John Densmore-like drums to it, replacing Chris' initial rhythmic idea. JJ came next and added the essential piano you hear throughout. After that, Mark found a place for his amazing bassoon/harpsicord solo in the middle. But before it was all over, Chris also added some doubled vocals, too, to actualize the lyrics, which are about two friends taking an acid trip together. 
  After it was all laid down, we asked Tez to mix it for us, which he did in his expert fashion, as always.
  This is our latest song composed by Chris, and we love working on his music. If you dig this, you should pay his page a visit, too, as it's full of diamonds. We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed creating it. 
Original lyrics by Josh Clary:
Come take a trip with me and together we will see
Into the end
Of time
That you are also me 
And I am also you
We’re in the soup
And in a loop

Underneath your skin 
You’re the same as I
Yet we strive  
To divide
If you want to blur the lines
Just dislodge yourself from time
Let’s fly
Let ego die


We’ll discover what is hidden,
And know why it’s forbidden 
So hold tight 
To what’s right
Just come along with me
And together we can see
Use the light 
Of night

You are also me and I am also you
It’s true
We’re in the stew
I am also you and you are also me
Just look inside 
And see
  
Just feel your temples squeeze
And put your mind at ease
And tune in
To my vibe
You can come along 
Just listen to the song
And melt 
With me

Down and down we go
We should take it slow
Unless we can’t 
We’re all ants
 I knew that we’d have fun
I knew you were the one
To do this with
Now we’re a myth

We could go all night 
Until the sun is bright
It’s a long 
Long ride

You are also me and I am also you
It’s true
We’re in the stew
I am also you and you are also me
Just look inside
And see

You Are Also Me (The Eclectic Collective)

P A R A D I S  E..........original

GETTIN’ OUT OF THE RAT RACE
NEVER THOUGHT WE WOULD SEE THIS DAY
BUT HERE WE ARE, LOVE…LOOK, HERE WE ARE

LOOK AT THAT OPEN LANDSCAPE
SO MANY TRAILS WE COULD TAKE 
ANY IDEAS, LOVE? ANY IDEAS, LOVE?           

LET’S TAKE OUR TIME AND FIGURE IT OUT
THIS IS US AND THIS IS WHERE WE ARE
 ANY IDEAS, LOVE? ANY IDEAS, LOVE?

NO, WE WON’T GO THERE
THOSE DARK PLACES, WE WON’T GO THERE  
AGAIN…   NOT AGAIN…   NOT AGAIN

LET’S TAKE OUR TIME AND FIGURE IT OUT
THIS IS US AND THIS IS WHERE WE’RE BOUND
I’VE GOT AN IDEA, LOVE… I’VE GOT AN IDEA, LOVE
CAN YOU HEAR ME, LOVE? 



Gettin' out

Rob Olsson: Lyrics Vocals Bass Drums 

Single Use On guitar

Lyrics:

I can move a mountain
Push the earth under my feet

I get up early meet the morning
Full of expectation
Wait a bit, until I get
Complete satisfaction

If you need to find me
Look up where the air is blowing
I’m on top my kingdom

Common question asked of me
What am I doing with all my time
Spend my day sowing seeds

I can move a mountain
Push the earth under my feet
Put some distance behind me
Next mountain fill the void

Impossibility for me
If I don’t believe
Start with one step then another
I’m a million miles away

Move A Mustard Seed w/Rob Olsson

Smirk On My Face released August 22, 2025 please support Rob Olsson and myself by listening to it a million times each!!

Move A Mustard Seed w/Rob Olsson

Single Use & Recycled

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