Classic progression and timeless melody, love your style my friend!

Excellent song! Top vocals, I love the lyrics! Musical realization and production are 10/10!

I’m sure you hate to hear this, maybe not, but I kept checking to make sure this wasn’t U2.  Nice tune

Oriental Eyes

Concrete Shores by Hope Street. Taken from the band's 2022 album, Life..
Joe Tibbits - Vocals and Guitar
Barry Harman -  Bass

Life

Concrete Shores

Chucking away.
The time you thought you'd saved up.
Just a lot of descents. 
You're putting off your makeup.
Till they've had their say.
Now you are feeling lonely.
The world turning grey.
They all get a say. 

Can't save it all.
Throw it all away.
Stop saving up for a rainy day. 

The unwritten page.
Your future feeding slowly.
Solely displayed.
So you feel haunted ghostly.
A blanket of rage.
A warming cloth of kindness.
A look of dismay.
A feeling obeyed. 

Can't save a thing.
Not a piece of cake.
It's never yours, it just goes to waste. 

Can't waste a thing.
As it slips away.
No point in waiting for a chosen day. 

Next thing you know.
You've got a ways to go.
But you cannot know.
If you will get a go.
Time can go slow,
But also run away from.
And quickly fade.
A sudden shade. 

Can't save it all.
Throw it all away.
Stop saving up for a rainy day. 



You Can't Take It With You

Robot Heart

Wound so tight
Time stands still
Please come back to me
Life’s too small
To Collapse in its wake but You were my everything

This paradise is lost without you and I’m falling down...

My robot heart
It beats for you
I bleed but I’m Holding on
I’m Holding on
I'm holding to you

Lost your light
And here in the dark
Reminded of everything
And In my mind
This prison of why
A dream of the afterglow

This paradise is lost without you and I’m falling down....

My robot heart it beats for you
I bleed but I’m Holding on
I'm Holding on
I’m holding on to you

Cuts so deep
To wake from a dream
In this bed alone
Your scent on the sheets
Like so many things
Long faded and gone

This paradise is lost without you and I’m falling down....

My robot heart it beats for you
I bleed but I’m Holding on
I'm holding on
I’m holding on to you

2023

Robot Heart

listen to my original song; homestudio recording :-)

....wish you DID stay...

Foto: Anja Bene Fotografie

Keep it

10 Minutes Before

Translation above

Texte de Christian Portet
Musique et voix de Myckaël Marcovic, 09 juin 2023

Le rouquin

Mon doux ami des soirs pluvieux
À l’heure des trottoirs silencieux
Tu sais si bien m’émerveiller
Que j’me saoule rien qu’à t ‘regarder
On te nomme rouge, moi j’dis rouquin
Ça fait tout drôle chez les gens biens
Mon doux ami des soirs de spleen
À l’heure où les rues s’illuminent.

Mon doux ami des soirs pourris
À l’heure des souvenirs pas jolis
Tu sais si bien me rappeler
Les amis que j’avais aimés
Et qui ne parlaient de rouquin
Que pour en rire entre copains
Mon doux ami des soirs maussades
À l’heure des anciens camarades

Mon doux ami de certains soirs
À l’heure où les rues ont l’cafard
Tu sors aux environs d’midnight
Et y a pas besoin de sunlights
Qu’on t’appelle rouge ou bien rouquin
Ça mène tout droit chez les putains
Mon doux ami de certains soirs
À l’heure où je fais le trottoir

Ok now I get complètement noir
I want to make the trottoir
All my friends m’ont quitté
But me I go on drinking
Because I have the feeling
That wine is good for people yeah
I get drunk I get 'plèt'ment noir
And I wanna get the trottoir

Mon doux ami de tous les soirs
Depuis que j’ai perdu l’espoir
Tu sais si bien me rendre noir
Que je m’endors dans tes crachats
J’  te nomme même plus rouquin
Je t’appelle d’un signe de la main
Mon doux ami de tous les soirs
Tu sais me vendre ton espoir

Ok now I want to make trottoir

The redhead

My sweet friend of rainy evenings
In the hour of silent sidewalks
You know how to fill me with wonder
That I get drunk just looking at you
They call you red, I call you ginger
It's a funny thing with nice people
My sweet friend of spleen evenings
When the streets light up.

My sweet friend of rotten evenings
When memories are not pretty
You remind me so well
The friends I loved
And who only talked about redheads
Only to laugh about it with friends
My sweet friend of gloomy evenings
At the hour of old comrades

My sweet friend of certain evenings
When the streets are in a funk
You go out around midnight
And there's no need for sunlights
Whether they call you red or ginger
It leads straight to the whores
My sweet friend of some nights
When I'm out on the street

Ok now I get completely black
I want to make the sidewalk
All my friends have left me
But me I go on drinking
Because I have the feeling
That wine is good for people yeah
I get drunk I get 'plet'ly black
And I wanna get the sidewalk

My sweet nightly friend
Since I lost hope
You're so good at making me black
I fall asleep in your spittle
I don't even call you ginger
I call you with a wave of my hand
My sweet friend of all nights
You know how to sell me your hope

Ok now I want to make sidewalk

Lyrics by Christian Portet
Music and voice by Myckaël Marcovic, June 09 2023

Le Rouquin (Christian Portet / Myckaël Marcovic)

Shemesh" is a 30-piece orchestra symphony that serves as a tribute to the great Hanan Ben Ari, incorporating a diverse range of instruments beyond the strings. Alongside Asher Laub's captivating violin performance and the full string section, the arrangement also features the expressive power of brass, winds, and percussion. These additional instrumental elements enrich the composition, adding depth, color, and dynamic contrast to the overall sound.

The symphony beautifully intertwines the memorable melody of Hanan Ben Ari's song "Shemesh" with the orchestral arrangement. The lyrics of the original song convey a profound message of hope, resilience, and the power of the sun as a symbol of renewal and transformation. The arrangement seeks to capture the essence of these lyrics through its cinematic and romantic core, allowing the listener to experience a profound emotional journey.

Throughout the piece, the orchestration skillfully blends the delicate and soaring tones of the strings with the bold and triumphant sounds of the brass section. The winds add a touch of whimsy and lightness, while the percussion provides a rhythmic foundation and adds dynamic energy to the arrangement. Together, these instruments create a rich tapestry of sound, enhancing the emotional impact of the composition and lending it a grandeur befitting a tribute to a revered artist.

In conclusion, "Shemesh" is a breathtaking orchestral production that pays homage to Hanan Ben Ari, skillfully incorporating a variety of instruments to complement the solo violinist and the full string section. The arrangement beautifully captures the essence of Ben Ari's lyrics, delivering a profound and emotional musical experience. From the evocative melodies to the diverse orchestral textures, this symphony stands as a testament to the power of music to honor and celebrate the legacy of an influential artist while invoking a sense of hope, resilience, and transformation in the hearts of its listeners.

Shemesh

Photograph albums seem to be able to hold a memory that is somehow more tangible than their digital equivalent. This song imagines an older women on her favourite chair looking back at pictures from over the years. 

Picture Book

Never Alone

Rock in a Hard Place

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Vassilis is an independent singer/songwriter based in Manchester, UK.

Having established himself as a seasoned musician with a great deal of live performances to his credit in the last 20 years, Vassilis has recently caused a sensation as a recording artist as well. Since his debut single, the 2020 self-produced track ‘A Quest For Long Lost Memories’, he has released a series of well-received songs as well as a 5-track EP titled ‘Return To Innocence’.

In these songs, Vassilis explores the beauty of everyday life through the lens of a curious, attentive observer, who uses music as a way of understanding the world and furthering an alternative - but not concrete - set of ideas about it. Songs like ‘Better Days Are Here’, ‘All We Have Is Now’ and ‘Are You Ready To Move On?’ have showcased his ability to write memorable melodies and to deliver them vocally with a warm, evocative and unpretentious voice.

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With his back catalogue now available on all digital platforms, Vassilis continues to craft songs that reflect his vision and true commitment to his art.

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