Ver2xif and Tom Adams continue to explore the musical depth & breadth of "love's progressions".
Music origination and production by Tom Adams.
Lyrics and vocals by Ver2xif.
Please be sure and check out the extraordinary musical talents of Tom at
https://soundcloud.com/user-342548892

A Bridge Too Far

A Bridge Too Far with Tom Adams

A Different Kind Of Blues (Lyrical Version)

Wildflower, one of the most popular tunes to come from Canada, was composed by Doug Edwards and David Richardson.

It is performed here by:
https://soundcloud.com/ver2xif
https://soundcloud.com/aleckrand

Martin Jones (lead vocal)
Aleck Rand (arrangment, production, guitars)
Lance and the Dark (backup vocal harmonies)

Wildflower (A Collaboration of Aleck Rand and M Jones)

Original track by Ver2xif (Martin Jones, Sr.)
Composed , arranged and produced by Martin Jones, Sr.
Hammond B3 organ (midi) by Martin Jones, Sr.

A Different Kind Of Blues (Instrumental Version)

A cover of Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes featuring Teddy Pendergrass.
https://soundcloud.com/ver2xif
https://soundcloud.com/aleckrand

Lead Vocal: Martin Jones
Backup harmony: Lance and the Dark
Arrangement and orchestration: Aleck Rand

If You Don't Know Me By Now  (Cover collaboration with Aleck Rand)

Credits:
https://soundcloud.com/alpha-roots
https://soundcloud.com/aleckrand

Alpha Roots: Original Music , Title & Song concept    
             Rhythm & Bass Guitars ,Drums, Technical mix support                  
Aleck Rand : Keyboards & Solo Saxophone Source
Martin Jones : Lyrics, Vocals, Mixing & Mastering


 Tenderly
 Words by Martin Jones

You may try to hide
What you're really feeling deep inside
It's an instinct we all seem to share
Signs posted ..... limited access here

You may have your secrets
And that's really quite alright
But your body language cannot hide
what you're holding back inside

You might as well admit it
Cause we both know you did it
Tell me that you lied to me
That you're falling so in love
You've fallen in love with me

You can do it tenderly
Whisper in my ear
I won't tell anyone
Nobody has to hear
Do it tenderly

On occasions when you hold my hand
I begin to understand
Although your lips don't say it
Your heart won't let you fake it
I'm yours .... I wanna make you mine

Now you may have your secrets
and it's really quite alright
But your body language cannot hide 
What you're holding so deep inside

You might as well admit it
Cause we both know you did it
Tell me that you lied to me
That you're falling so in love
You've fallen in love with me
But you should do it tenderly

Tenderly you should let me know
Do I stay or should I go?
I don't know but I've been told 
Somewhere there's a heart of gold
And I found that heart in you
Tell me what it is you think I should do

Tenderly you should let me know
Cause I'm talking straight to you...  from my soul
I love you
Said I love you

I might as well admit it
Cause we both know I did it
Now I've got to tell the truth
Cause I'm  falling so in love
I've fallen in love with you
Let's love each other tenderly

Please have mercy!

Tenderly (A collaboration: Alpha Roots, Aleck Rand & Ver2xif) (RIP Alpha Roots my friend)

Music Concept & Origination by Vocalatti
Lyrics & Vocals by Martin Jones (Ver2xif)
What an honor and privilege to participate in this project with such a talented and kind friend. I extend my utmost respect to Vocalatti.
Thanks for such a wonderful platform.
Please visit now and often for Vocalatti's wonderful works at:
https://soundcloud.com/vocalatti

All That I Want with Vocalatti

When Aleck suggested 3 potential projects we might tackle recently, the obvious standout in the list was "Sunny". Sunny is the rock/soul classic of the recently passed Bobby Hebb.

Aleck's bold and fresh musical approach  immediately had me excited about the project. As he stated "Even the most advanced players will find something harmonically interesting in this version".
Hopefully, as you listen you may be encouraged to become the "Sunny" in someone's life.
We all have the potential!

Martin Jones: lead vocal
Aleck Rand: arrangement, guitar, keyboard, fretless bass
Craig Scott: drums, Latin percussion
Lance and the Dark: backup vocal group
and The R&B Horns

Please check out more sounds at : https://soundcloud.com/aleckrand
https://soundcloud.com/ver2xif


Sunny (Cover of Bobby Hebb by Aleck Rand & Ver2xif)

Heads Up 
A Collaboration of Alpha Roots & Ver2xif (Martin Jones)
      https://soundcloud.com/alpha-roots
      https://soundcloud.com/ver2xif

Alpha Roots
Original musical concept & arrangement
Technical mix and mastering support
E piano, Bass and Guitar

Martin Jones (Ver2xif
Original lyrics and lead vocals
Background vocals and harmonies
Post mixing and mastering

Once again working with my friend and talented producer whose insight and patience is amazing.
We hope that everyone might find reasons to be encouraged and by all means keep your “Heads Up”.

Heads Up
      Lyrics by Martin Jones

I've got to say that it's quite disturbing
Time and time again
Same old thing is occurring
Sometimes it seems 
No matter how hard I try
Same old illusion
keeps poking me in the eye

I want to stand up 
And defeat this creepy feeling
Each time I stand 
My head just keeps on reeling

Heads up
Stand up
Got to move to higher ground
Can't get distracted
Every time I take a look around

What I see
A lot of pain and misery
I'm so convinced
That's not the way it's supposed to be

I see a brighter future
One that's good for you and for me
Only comes with understanding
And a little bit of empathy

You can't see when you close your eyes
And you can't hear when you cover your ears
And you can't cry
When they're no more tears

You can't see when you close your eyes
And you can't hear if you cover your ears
You cannot cry
When they're no more tears










Heads Up (A collaboration of Alpha Roots & Ver2xif (RIP Alphio my friend)

Nothing From Nothing

A song written by Billy Preston and Bruce Fisher was recorded in 1974.
The song reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for one week in 1974.
The song is musically covered here by Jamie Rhind with vocals performed by 
Martin Jones, Sr. (Ver2xif).
You may listen to their other covers and original works online at SoundCloud.
https://soundcloud.com/search?q=Jamie%20Rhind
https://soundcloud.com/search?q=Ver2xif


Nothing From Nothing (A Collaboration of Jamie Rhind & M Jones (Ver2xif)

 Give Me A Reason
Collaboration Ver2xif / Paploviante
Vocals and Lyrics Ver2xif (Martin Jones)
Music and Mix Paploviante with Logic Pro X and Biab
Sax Eric Marienthal (Biab Muscian)
Bass Paploviante
https://soundcloud.com/paul-racle

      Lyrics by Ver2xif (Martin Jones)

I've only known you for just a little while
One thing I've noticed
Is that I rarely see you smile
You always seem to have a distant look
In your eye
To be quite honest
I think you're just about to cry

Is it something I might have said
Is there something I need to do
I just want to be able
To help you see this thing through
Give me a reason

Give me a reason why I shouldn't touch you
Give me a reason why I should not hug you
Give me a reason why I should not take you in my arms
Give me a reason
Oh I need a reason

Stop right there
I see you're shaking
I understand
You say your soul's been aching

Far too long you've been hiding so much pain
Let in the sunlight
Cause your tears are falling like rain

If I could stop the clock 
Turn back the hands of time
Things would be better
Cause I'd be yours and you'd be mine
Give me a reason

Give me a reason why I shouldn't touch you
Give me a reason why I should not hug you
Give me a reason why I should not take you in my arms
Give me a reason
Oh I need a reason

I'm just about
To let it all hang out
Cause I can't hold back anymore
Because I knew
The moment I laid eyes on you
I found the one
I've been searching for

So let me drop all the pretensions
Let me simply say what's on my mind
We gotta wipe away your tears
Get rid of all your fears
We've got to leave the past behind

So give me a reason why I shouldn't touch you
Give me a reason why I should not kiss you
Give me a reason why I should not make sweet love to you
Give me a reason
Oh I need that reason
Oh


Give Me A Reason by Paploviante & Ver2xif

Quite some time ago Tom And I discussed a possible collaboration but unfortunately we never did.
When Tom left SoundCloud for a time, it was one of my great disappointments that we never did.
Too many late nights to count I have gone to Tom's page and been anchored by a good dose of “the blues”.
Upon Tom's return to SC and seeing his invitation to Open Collab yesterday, I immediately started humming along. 
Thus we present to you:
                                           Conumdrum
Music  ….................... Tom Adams                     https://soundcloud.com/ytlblues
Lyrics & Vocals........... Ver2xif (Martin Jones)    https://soundcloud.com/ver2xif

When I woke up this morning
And looked out at the rain
Whatever the day might bring me
Seems to always start with pain

I search for some soothing music
And I find me a funky beat
I grab myself some courage
And I get up on my feet

No matter what else I do
The thing that always tends to be true
Is that everytime I think of you
I'm right back here with the blues

I'm laughing
And I'm crying
I'm living
And yet I feel like I'm dying

The world owes me nothing
Yet there's such a heavy price to pay
Although I'd try to change it
I wouldn't have it any other way

I guess you say I'm confused
That perhaps I've lost my way
But every time I think of you
I'm right back here with the blues

This time I'll follow my heart
And see what the end will be
All that really matters
Is that you know what you meant to me
.
You're like the air that I breathe
The concept that I could not conceive
The ending before the beginning
The finale before the theme

No matter what else I may do
The thing that always tends to be true
Is that everytime I think of you
I'm right back here with the blues

Conundrum by Tom Adams & Ver2xif (Click for notes)

Enjoy our cover and interpretation of this 1979 ballad of "In The Mood" by Tyrone Davis.
Many thanks to my great friend and collaborator Aleck Rand (Dean Clark) for his wonderful musical arrangement and background vocals.
Please follow his exceptional work at https://soundcloud.com/aleckrand.
Much gratitude to all of the listeners and supporters  who continue to help me believe that dreams come true.

Aleck Rand: All Instruments
Aleck Rand: Musical Arrangement & Initial mix
Lance And The Dark: Background Vocals
Ver2xif (Martin Jones): Lead Vocals
Ver2xif (Martin Jones): Final mix & mastering
Aleck Rand: Cover design & artwork
SoundCloud Release: July 13,2015.


In The Mood (Aleck Rand & Ver2xif)

https://soundcloud.com/paul-racle
https://soundcloud.com/ver2xif
Paploviante:  Musical Composition
Paploviane : Bass
Paploviante : Drums
Ver2xif (Martin Jones): Lyrics & Vocals 
J.P. Perry (BIAB Musician): Saxophone
Brent Mason (BIAB Musician): Guitar
Paploviante :Production mix
Paploviante : Artwork


Our Virtual Love (Paploviante & Ver2xif)

This is the lyrical version of “Unquestionable Sincerity”.
Many thanks to my collaborator NayJ for adding her brilliant
lyrics and vocals to this track. She brings new life and direction to this work.

                 NayJ
Lyrics, vocals & background vocals
All artwork

               Ver2xif (Martin Jones)
All music, mixing & mastering

Unquestionable Sincerity (Lyrical)     Ver2xif Featuring NayJ

Thanks for spending time with 2016's first project.
I would like to thank NayJ for her multi-talented help in bringing this project to fruition.
We hope that you will have fun on this journey as we present"Stomp It To The Floor".

Music Composition, lyrics and lead vocals........... Ver2xif (Martin Jones).
Background Vocals......................................................NayJ.
Art Concept & Design.................................................NayJ.


Stomp It To The Floor with NayJ

We Will Know
A composition by Ver2xif (Martin Jones)

“ We Will Know” is being reprised.
It was one of my earliest tracks from a couple of years ago.
It is being brought back to incorporate techniques that I was not 
aware of when I was getting started.
Thanks to SoundCloud for this great platform (musical playground)
where we can explore our creative bent to our heart's desire.
Thanks to my many followers, collaborators and friends who keep me inspired and encouraged in 
this endeavor which in my mind is as important as breathing.
Imagine a world without music. NOT!
Thanks for investing your valuable time with me in exploring:
            We Will Know.

We Will Know

After accidentally deleting our cover of the O'jays BackStabbers, I am reintroducing this renowned classic.
We are:
Aleck Rand ..............................Music Arrangement
                                                Background Vocals
                                               
Ver2xif (Martin Jones)....... Vocals
                                                 Remix & Mastering
Please visit Aleck for more great sounds ......... https://soundcloud.com/aleckrand
                         


BackStabbers : Cover by Aleck Rand & Ver2xif (M Jones)

It Takes Love
Let's speed things up and have a little fun.
Music & Lyrics................... Ver2xif (Martin Jones)
Vocals ................................. Ver2xif (Martin Jones)
Production.......................... Ver2xif (Martin Jones)

It Takes Love
I have found 
Every time I look around
 It takes love
 To make the world go round

As simple as it seems
To me that only means
 When it comes to love
I just can't get enough

When you call my name
The countdown starts
And a flicker
Becomes a flame

My heart begins to beat
I'm unsteady on my feet 
Oh baby
I just love your touch

By now I'm sure you've heard
 love is more than just a word
I'm excited
And extremely so 
I'm delighted
And I think that you should know

Hey hey

Hey hey hey baby come on let's go
You know I finished all my talking it's time to roll
Meet me in the middle of the floor
It's time to go
And baby I'm so sure you know

Hey hey hey baby it's alright 
Baby I was feeling so uptight 
Well its alright 
Well give it all our might 
Baby we can make this right 

Well my heart skips a beat 
I'm unsteady on my feet 
Oh, I just love your touch 
By now I'm sure you've heard 
Love is more than just a word 

I'm excited 
And extremely so 
Well  I'm delighted 
And I think that you should know 




It Takes Love

Time and all of its implications.

Lyrics, vocals, music and production by Ver2xif (Martin Jones).


If Not Soon

It is with great pleasure that I announce the release of this collaboration with Mr. Sam Taybron.
Sam and I were high school buddies and band mates. After reconnecting via Facebook after 45 years, we offer you our first vocal collaboration, "Heaven Knows".

Song Composer, Arranger & Instrumentalist............ Sam Taybron
Vocals................................................Sam Taybron & Ver2xif (Martin Jones)
Song Mix..............................................Sam Taybron
Song Mastering........................................Martin Jones

Visit Sam's outstanding works at: https://soundcloud.com/sam-taybron

Heaven Knows

Heaven Knows by Sam Taybron featuring Ver2xif

After our first collaboration (All That I Want), Vocalatti and I planned for some time to follow it up with a second. Due to other projects and other happenings we never did. Recently she had the idea of doing a blues number. Giving it some thought we both agreed to call upon two of the finest bluesmen on SoundCloud. That being Jamie Rhind and Tom Adams. They both agreed and we invite you to enjoy "Winter Blues".

Project Concept , Lyrics & Vocals ..... Vocalatti https://soundcloud.com/vocalatti
Original Music Concept, Organ..... Jamie Rhind https://soundcloud.com/search?q=jamie%20rhind
Guitar Solos .............Tom Adams  https://soundcloud.com/better-with-the-blues
Lyrcs & Vocals  .............................................Ver2xif (Martin Jones https://soundcloud.com/ver2xif
Project Mix .............................. Jamie Rhind 
Project Mastering ........................................Ver2xif (Martin Jones)

Winter Blues (Vocals by Vocalatti & Ver2xif. Musical backing by Jamie Rhind & Tom Adams.

All Lyrics, vocals and instrumentals by: Ver2xif (Martin Jones)
Mixing & Mastering by : Ver2xif(Martin Jones)

                              I Don't Try

I tried climbing the highest mountain 
But I never quite made it to the top
Tried picking up all the pieces
But I just fumbled and I let them all drop

Tried setting myself on go
While all around me 
Everyone's yelling why don't you just stop
All these things I tried to do
I tried and I tried and I tried

So many dreams I had
But they never seemed to come true
Sometimes I even wondered
Why do these crazy senseless things I do

But there's one thing I never attempted
Never had a reason
Easiest thing I never tried to do
You see I never tried to love you
I didn't try to love you

I just do!
I love you baby, yes I do
I just do my love when I'm with you
Easiest thing I never tried to do

I don't mind what I couldn't get done
Compared to you, wasn't half the fun
I'm not sad that it happened that way
Cause I know I'm blessed each and every day
When I'm with you

I want you to know baby
That I think the world of you
And I want you to know that
I'm so very proud of you

You're like the air I breathe
And without you I cannot conceive
That anything else would ever matter
Ever matter at all

So many dreams I had
But they never seemed to come true
Sometimes I even wondered
Why do these crazy senseless things I do
But this one thing I never attempted
Never had a reason
Easiest thing I never tried to do

You see I never tried to love you
I didn't try to love you

I just do!

I Don't Try

Mercy By NayJ
Arrangement and all Vocals by NayJ  https://soundcloud.com/nayj-2
Mixing and Mastering by Ver2xif (Martin Jones)

By request NayJ has taken on the challenge of covering the amazing artist Duffy. In my humble opinion she has nailed it!
She continues in her own right to excel and climb higher heights.
I am indeed honored and proud to be asked to assist her in this endeavor by mixing and mastering this project.
Please observe NayJ's unique abilities in the arrangement , lead vocals and all background vocals of this cover of Duffy's "Mercy".

Mercy by NayJ

Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah

I love you but I gotta stay true
My moral's got me on my knees
I'm begging please
Stop playing games

I don't know what this is but you got me good
Just like you knew you would
I don't know what you do but you do it well
I'm under your spell

You got me begging you for mercy
Why won't you release me?
You got me begging you for mercy
Why won't you release me?
I said release me

Now you think that I
Will be something on the side
But you got to understand that I need a man
Who can take my hand, yes I do

I don't know what this is but you got me good
Just like you knew you would
I don't know what you do but you do it well
I'm under your spell

You got me begging you for mercy
Why won't you release me?
You got me begging you for mercy
Why won't you release me?
I said you better release me

I'm begging you for mercy
Just why won't you release me?
I'm begging you for mercy
You got me begging, you got me begging
You got me begging

Mercy, why won't you release me?
I'm begging you for mercy
Why won't you release me?
You got me begging you for mercy

I'm begging you for mercy
I'm begging you for mercy
I'm begging you for mercy
I'm begging you for mercy
Why won't you release me?

You got me begging you for mercy
You got me begging down on my knees
I said you got me begging, begging you for mercy
You got me begging

Mercy (A Cover By NayJ)& Produced By Ver2xif

The Answer
What a treat it is to "blues" it up again with my friend Tom Adams.
Tom provides all the music for this one but his lead guitar makes this one happen.
All Music............... Tom Adams  https://soundcloud.com/better-with-the-blues
Lyrics & Vocals .....  Ver2xif (Martin Jones)   https://soundcloud.com/ver2xif
Production............... Ver2xif

The Answer with Tom Adams

So Much Love
Music, Lyrics, Vocals and Production  by Ver2xif (Martin Jones)


Pretty as a picture  
Made it so very easy
To pick you out in a crowd
Everything about you was just like a dream
At least to me that's the way it seemed

In a moment's time 
My head up in a cloud
And my feet lifting off the ground
The more I gazed the higher I was raised
I wondered if I'd ever come down

I asked your name and you smiled at me
We soon got to know one another 
We became inseparable
We fell in love with each other

Now I've got so much love
For you and what you do
I've got so much love
And it's your love that pulls me through 

We've got so much love
At times I don't know what I'll do
You give me so much love 
And all my love I give to you

Now when I think of your love so sweet
You make my life complete
Sometimes when I feel down
Only takes you coming around
To lift me up on my feet

I'll never have another love
As sweet as you
You are the wonder in my life
You make my dreams come true

I've got so much love
For you and what you do
I've got so much love
And it's your love that pulls me through

We've got so much love
At times I don't know what I'm gonna do
You give me so much love
All of my love I give to you

Vocal Bridge:

I've got so much love
For you and what you do
I've got so much love
And it's your love that pulls me through

We've got so much love
At times we don't know what we'll do
You give me so much love
And all my love I'll give to you

So Much Love

Tom Adams and I work together again in our most upbeat undertaking so far.
"Ain't No Doubt" kicks off with a rousing guitar intro from Tom. We alternate between lyrical verses and Tom's persuasive guitar solos.
This was a fun project and something different from our previously more somber collaborations.

Tom Adams............ All original music concepts and instrumental performances
Ver2xif.................... Lyrics & Vocals
Tom Adams ........... Backing track original mix.
Ver2xif..................... Vocal mix and mastering

Visit more of Tom's outstanding works at @user-342548892
We present to you "Ain't No Doubt".

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Ain't No Doubt

Ain't No Doubt featuring Tom Adams

I just can't seem to get away from the theme of love.
Actually, I prefer it versus the alternative.
May happiness and peace be yours forever.
Ver2xif (Martin Jones)

Just To Know

The inimitable Annie Smart and I cover one of the twentieth century's most poignant "love's lost" songs by Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams.
Much thanks to Annie for rendering such  touching vocals on this our first collaboration together. 
Please be sure to visit her exquisite body of work at https://soundcloud.com/annie-smart-1.
Visit the works of Ver2xif(Martin Jones at:https://soundcloud.com/ver2xif
It is our pleasure to present to you,  "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late"

Too Much, Too Little, Too Late with Annie Smart

Tom Adams and I have been known to slow things down a bit. Not this time.
Do you want some "pop in your chill?  Have fun with us as we find out what's in that can.

All music and mixing by Tom Adams    https://soundcloud.com/user-342548892
Lyrics, vocals & mastering by Ver2xif (Martin Jones) https://soundcloud.com/ver2xif

                                   Lyrics
I really hope that you understand
Ain't got no time for no subtle plan
Up in the air but I wanna land
I tried to walk but still I ran
I know this stuff must be in demand
I'm talking bout this chill in a can.

I had no clue for what you'd do
If i offered you a sip or two.
You'll feel refreshed
You'll feel brand new
Don't take for granted what I offer to you.
So just sit back cause we've got a plan
Let's just enjoy this chill in a can.

Cause I wanna sing in the morning
And I wanna chill at night
I wanna open up my mouth and tell you
That everything's alright
I want peace throughout all the land
While I sip my chill in a can.

Ice  water in a can man
How refreshing
Drink it all down
Ah yeah
I'll have another

Drinking this chill in a can
I know you know me well enough
That you'll understand
Keep right on drinking this chill in a can.

So refreshing man!

Chill In A Can

Chill In A Can with Tom Adams

Now You're Gone 
           By Tom Adams and Ver2xif

Song origination and concept......... Tom Adams
All instrumentation and music
Original music mix
https://soundcloud.com/user-342548892 for Tom's outstanding works.

Lyrics and vocals .................................Ver2xif
Vocals mix
Mastering

Now You're Gone
Lyrics by Ver2xif

I want you back before you're even gone
Don't leave me standing here all alone
Don't make me cry
Don't say good bye
I could never understand the reason why
I had a look deep inside
Eyes were closed but now they're open wide
I see you
I hear you
I love you with all my heart
How much I need you
You showed me things I could never see
Made me the man I could never be
How could you leave?
No that just can't be
It's too unreal
It just don't make no sense to me
Here I stand
Though bent and still a hopeful man
You're all I have
I just don't think you understand
Here I am and I'm all alone
Many things in life have come and gone
But I don't worry
I just won't fear
I'll just remember the times I held you near
I saw you
I held you
I loved you with all my heart
How much I needed you
These are true words I never found a way to say
But it's too late because I let you slip away
Now love is gone though time itself kept moving on
I'm so alone
But I got to make it on my own
I needed you
I loved you
But now you're gone

Now You're Gone by Tom Adams & Ver2xif

Bill Withers, legendary singer, songwriter, musician and three times Grammy Award winner passed on March 30, 2020.
The very talented Vocalatti, superb saxophonist Jorg and I collaborate to cover his 1971 hit "Ain't No Sunshine".
Lead & Background Vocals........... Vocalatti
Lead Vocals..................................... Ver2xif
Solo Saxophone............................. Jorg
Musical Backing ............................. The Jazzbacks
Hear more outstanding music of Vocalatti & Jorg at their sites:
           https://soundcloud.com/vocalatti/tracks
           
           https://soundcloud.com/joerxworx/tracks

Ain't No Sunshine by Vocalatti, Ver2xif & Jorg

I invite you to share my love of music.
I hope that you will find enjoyment, relaxation and get to meet many of my talented SoundCloud friends and collaborators.
Martin W. Jones, Sr.
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