Ballads

5 Star Commended Entry in the 2021 UK Songwriting Contest.

Written after an early spring morning breakfast by the local river surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. I had plans to record more instruments but decided the simplicity of just the acoustic guitar & vocals sounded just right and suited the mood of the song.

Going to the riverside, in the early morning,
Find a place to sit down, stretch and do some yawning,
Sitting by the riverside, watching life go by, life go by,

Birds are looking busy, gathering different grasses,
Busy building nests in amongst the hidden branches,
Sitting by the riverside, watching life go by, life go by,

The peaceful waters flow, so slow, downstream,
Laying down I know, I can go into a daydream,

The ducks are tipping forwards, I guess they're going fishing,
I can't see what they're catching, that's something that I'm missing,
Sitting by the riverside, watching life go on, life go on,

There's no one else here, to see the fish a-jumping,
Just the sounds of nature and gentle waters rumbling,
Sitting by the riverside, watching life go on, life go on,

The peaceful waters flow, so slow, downstream,
Laying down I know, I can go into a daydream,

Going to the riverside, in the early morning,
Find a place to sit down, stretch and do some yawning,
Sitting by the riverside, watching life go by, life go by,
Sitting by the riverside, watching life go by, life go by,

The Riverside Song

The Riverside Song (Graham Williams)

Visualize

Gunshot blues is the first track I have written and recorded. I recorded the track at HQ Studios in Manchester. I first started writing the song about 7 years ago but then moved onto writing the next song and then the next song and so on. I finally got around to finishing this one last year and taking it to the studio to record. I play the guitars, bass and there is an organ somewhere in the background. I then attempt to sing as well. Drums are a mix of samples put together by the producer. There is some other percussion in there such as tambourine and I don’t know if there is a technical name for it but “shaky egg”? My Dad did those as he came with me to the recording studio when i did this track and I wanted him to be a part of it. See what you think…..

gunshot blues

Hinkler Blues Box Guitar
Hohner Special 20 Harmonica
Yamaha Tenor Saxophone
Addictive Keys piano
Garageband strings

Tired Of Feeling Tired

The second album by BarrelHaus. 

Marc Challans: vocals, guitars, bass, drums, percussion, recording, mixing & mastering.

Ian Mitchell: vocals, guitars & bass.

Tracks 1,3,5,7 & 9 by Marc Challans.
Tracks 2, 4, 6 & 8 by Ian Mitchell.

Special thanks to Grace & Alice.

Down With His Ship

I'm Working for An AI

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Apple: https://music.apple.com/de/album/son-im-proud-of-you/1753381631?i=1753381632
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Lyrics:

In the quiet moments of the twilight's glow
I see the man you've come to be so bold and free
From scraped knees to your bold dreams
You've grown so much it's more than I had hoped to see

Every challenge you faced you've stood so tall
In every step in every fall I've seen you grow
From boy to man you've walked this path
Your courage shines it's all I could ever ask

Son I'm proud of you more than words can say
You've turned every stormy sea into a brighter day
On your shoulders you lift me too
In every smile my heart's renewed

Through your eyes I see a world anew
Your laughter heals your strength it pulls us through
A heart so big a spirit kind
In your light the truest joy I find

With every victory my pride swells like the tide
In every sorrow I'm right here by your side
You've taught me more than I could teach
In your love a vast endless reach

Son I'm proud of you more than words can say
You've turned every stormy sea into a brighter day
On your shoulders you lift me too
In every smile my heart's renewed

Now as the years may come and go
My love my pride it only grows
And if times get tough my dear boy know
You raise me up more than you could ever know

Son I'm proud of you more than words can say
You've turned every stormy sea into a brighter day
On your shoulders you lift me too
In every smile my heart's renewed

So here's to you my son my heart
From you I've never been apart
In every beat in every breath I take
Proud of you for every step you make

Son, I'm Proud Of You

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Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/de/album/my-forever-song/1755202745?i=1755202746
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Lyrics:

Sitting here, lost in thoughts of you
The best thing that's ever come into view
With you, all seems possible, my guiding light
I love you, my greatest dream, shining bright

Every moment, every breath I take
Your love, a melody, my heart can't stake
Together, we're a perfect harmony
A love song written for eternity

You and I, we're two halves of a whole
Together we're complete, body and soul
In your arms, I'm where I belong
You're the love of my life, my forever song
(My forever song)

Your voice, a whisper on the breeze
Makes my heart flutter, brings me to my knees
Hand in hand, we'll face come what may
With you, my fears and doubts just fade away

Through stormy nights and sunny days
Our love lights up in a thousand ways
Two hearts beating as one, can't you see?
This is where we're meant to be

You and I, we're two halves of a whole
Together we're complete, body and soul
In your arms, I'm where I belong
You're the love of my life, my forever song
(My forever song)

When the world turns cold and gray
Your love warms me like a summer day
Our souls entwined, a love so pure
With you, I know I'll always endure

You and I, we're two halves of a whole
Together we're complete, body and soul
In your arms, I'm where I belong
You're the love of my life, my forever song

With you, the sun shines even brighter
My anchor, my rock, my faithful fighter
In this love, so deep and true
I've found my home, my heart, in you

(Ooooh, in you)
(My forever song)

My Forever Song

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Apple: https://music.apple.com/de/artist/edeltraud-trncik/1748433439
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Inspired by Abdel Halim Hafez - قارئة الفنجان (Qariat El Fingan)

Lyrics:

In a dimly lit room, where shadows dance,
I sit before her, seeking a chance
To glimpse the future, hidden from sight,
In coffee grounds, dark as night

She takes my cup, eyes gleaming wise,
Ancient knowledge behind those eyes
Swirling patterns, secrets unfold,
What will these coffee grounds hold?

(Oh, reader of the grounds)
Tell me what you see
(Oh, mystic of the cup)
What's in store for me?
In the dregs of my coffee
Lies a destiny
But is it set in stone
Or can I break free?

She speaks of paths I've left behind,
Of present worries clouding my mind
Future whispers, yet to come,
In these grounds, my life's sum

Her words like ripples in my soul,
Making me question, making me whole
Past and future intertwine,
In this moment, so divine

(Oh, reader of the grounds)
Tell me what you see
(Oh, mystic of the cup)
What's in store for me?
In the dregs of my coffee
Lies a destiny
But is it set in stone
Or can I break free?

She speaks of paths I've left behind,
Of present worries clouding my mind
Future whispers, yet to come,
In these grounds, my life's sum

Her words like ripples in my soul,
Making me question, making me whole
Past and future intertwine,
In this moment, so divine

(Oh, reader of the grounds)
Tell me what you see
(Oh, mystic of the cup)
What's in store for me?
In the dregs of my coffee
Lies a destiny
But is it set in stone
Or can I break free?

In the swirls and shapes, I start to find
Reflections of my heart and mind
But as I listen, I realize
The power of choice never dies

(Oh, reader of the grounds)
You've shown what could be
(Oh, mystic of the cup)
But the path's up to me
In the dregs of my coffee
I've seen possibility
Now I know it's not set in stone
I can shape my destiny

As I leave her room, my future unclear
I carry hope, and healthy fear
For in those grounds, I've come to see
The story of my life is written by me

(Oh, reader of the grounds)
You've shown what could be
(Oh, mystic of the cup)
But the path's up to me
In the dregs of my coffee
I've seen possibility
Now I know it's not set in stone
I can shape my destiny

Coffee Grounds Reader

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Apple: https://music.apple.com/de/album/unrecognized-goodbyes-single/1757290442
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Lyrics:

Lockers slam, final bell rings clear,
Perfume and sweat, emotions sincere
Tim's goofy grin, Jack's quiet nod,
Friends since childhood, now paths odd
If only I knew, this moment I'd chase

Time slips away, like sand through our hands
The future unknown, as we make our plans

These are the lasts we don't recognize
Fleeting moments before our goodbyes
If I'd known then what I know now
I'd hold on tighter, somehow
To these precious lasts

Grandpa's den, pipe smoke curls,
Cards snap, his laughter unfurls,
Weathered hands, stories untold,
Moments more precious than gold
If only I'd known, I'd change that night

Time slips away, like sand through our hands
The future unknown, as we make our plans

These are the lasts we don't recognize
Fleeting moments before our goodbyes
If we'd treasured then what we've lost now
I'd hold on tighter, somehow
To these precious lasts

Grandpa's den, pipe smoke curls,
Cards snap, his laughter unfurls,
Weathered hands, stories untold,
Moments more precious than gold
(Moments more precious than gold)
If only I'd known, I'd change that night

Time slips away, like sand through our hands
The future unknown, as we make our plans

These are the lasts we don't recognize
Fleeting moments before our goodbyes
If we'd treasured then what we've lost now
I'd hold on tighter, somehow
To these precious lasts
(These precious lasts)

Shadows lengthen, day fades to night
Memories flicker like candlelight
Each passing second, a gift in disguise
Open your heart, open your eyes

City lights flicker, radio hums our song
One last hug, 'See you soon,' feels so wrong
'We have all the time,' he said with a smile
If only we knew, we'd talk for a while
In photographs and fading scents
The love in each moment we spent

These are the lasts we don't recognize
Fleeting moments before our goodbyes
Now I know what I wish I'd known then
I'll hold on tighter, again and again
To these precious lasts
(These precious lasts)

Life's rich tapestry, woven with care,
Threads of lasts, love everywhere,
These precious lasts
We'll always have
These precious lasts
In every goodbye, a hello waits there

These are the lasts we don't recognize
Fleeting moments before our goodbyes
Now I know what I wish I'd known then
I'll hold on tighter, again and again
To these precious lasts

Precious lasts

Unrecognized Goodbyes

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Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-woman-in-the-mirror/1757411736?i=1757411737
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Lyrics:

Staring at the mirror, my reflection blurs
Sixteen candles flicker in memories that were
Prom dress in the closet, gathering dust
First kiss by the lockers, now just rust

Who's this stranger in my skin?
Where did all these chapters begin?
(Hey Siri, play my old playlist)

Kaleidoscope spinning, fragments of my life
Polaroids fading in the Instagram hype
Am I still that dreamer with stars in her eyes?
Or the cynic time's disguised?
Caught between then and now
I'm riding the undertow, somehow

Facebook tells me it's someone's birthday
A name I once knew, now just pixels away
I hover over "Call", but what would I say?
To bridges burned on graduation day

Who are we beyond our curated feed?
When algorithms dictate what we need
(Hey Alexa, what's my purpose today?)

Kaleidoscope spinning, fragments of my life
Polaroids fading in the Instagram hype
Am I still that dreamer with stars in her eyes?
Or the cynic time's disguised?
Caught between then and now
I'm riding the undertow, somehow

Facebook tells me it's someone's birthday
A name I once knew, now just pixels away
I hover over "Call", but what would I say?
To bridges burned on graduation day

Who are we beyond our curated feed?
When algorithms dictate what we need
(Hey Alexa, what's my purpose today?)

Kaleidoscope spinning, fragments of my life
Polaroids fading in the Instagram hype
Am I still that dreamer with stars in her eyes?
Or the cynic time's disguised?
Caught between then and now
I'm riding the undertow, somehow

In the space between heartbeats, I find
A moment of clarity, redefined
Not girl, not woman, but both intertwined
A tapestry of experiences, uniquely designed

Gray hairs peek through, I used to pluck them out
Now they're silver linings to stories I shout
Laugh lines map journeys I'm proud to have taken
Each scar a lesson, each freckle awakened

What defines me beyond these reflections?
When each swipe brings new connections
(Hey Google, show me who I am)

Years cascade like data, moments turned to memes
But in this digital flow, I'm more than I seem
Present in my body, my mind, my changing face
Finding beauty in every transformative trace
(Hey Google, show me who I am)

Years cascade like data, moments turned to memes
But in this digital flow, I'm more than I seem
Present in my body, my mind, my changing face
Finding beauty in every transformative trace

Kaleidoscope spinning, I'm learning to embrace
Every version of me, in this time and space
I'm the dreamer, the cynic, the in-between
Every role I've played, every screen I've seen
Bridging the gap of virtual and real
I'm writing my story, that's the deal

In this dance of pixels and time
I'm coding my own paradigm
The child I was, the sage I'll be
All part of the woman that's me

Let's go viral with our complexity
#AuthenticallySelf #BecomingMe

The Woman In The Mirror

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Apple: https://music.apple.com/de/album/marseille-mon-amour/1760390748?i=1760390989
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Lyrics:

In Le Panier's winding streets, I stand
Pastis in hand, memories like sand
The old port's changed, yachts gleam and shine
Where Papa's boat once stood in line

Oh, Marseille, my dear old friend
Your face has changed, but will your heart transcend?
Marseille, Marseille, what a loss
Your face has changed, but will your heart transcend?

Marseille, Marseille, what a loss
(Quel dommage, quel dommage)
Bright minds scattered, paths they cross
(Chemins croisés, loin ils errent)
Exiled wanderers, confused and tossed
(Perdus, jetés, ils persévèrent)
Oh, Marseille, at what cost?
(À quel prix, à quel prix)

La Vieille Charité's shadow looms
Over boutiques in artists' old rooms
Bouillabaisse simmers, a fading art
As fusion cuisine captures the heart

Oh, Marseille, your soul sustained
It pursuit the furals, but more will you forsake
Marseille, Marseille, what a loss
Your face has changed, but will your heart transcend?

Marseille, Marseille, what a loss
(Quel dommage, quel dommage)
Bright minds scattered, paths they cross
(Chemins croisés, loin ils errent)
Exiled wanderers, confused and tossed
(Perdus, jetés, ils persévèrent)
Oh, Marseille, at what cost?
(À quel prix, à quel prix)

La Vieille Charité's shadow looms
Over boutiques in artists' old rooms
Bouillabaisse simmers, a fading art
As fusion cuisine captures the heart

Oh, Marseille, your soul sustained
It pursuit the furals, but more will you forsake

But in our veins, your lifeblood flows
Like mistral winds, our spirit grows
From Noailles to Vieux-Port, we'll sing
Let tradition and progress take wing

But in our veins, your lifeblood flows
Like mistral winds, our spirit grows
From Noailles to Vieux-Port, we'll sing
Let tradition and progress take wing

Marseille, Marseille, what we've gained
(Ce qu'on a gagné)
New horizons, old ways maintained
(Nouveaux horizons)
Diverse voices, a future ordained
(Voix diverses)
Oh, Marseille, your soul sustained
(Ton âme perdure, ton âme perdure)

Marseille, Marseille, rise again
Your soul endures, beyond the when
In every street, in every song
Marseille, mon amour, you belong

Marseille, Mon Amour

I made it with the image of being bathed in the sunlight on a summer day.🌻
The hot days continue, but be careful of heat stroke!🫗
thank you for listening！😊！

DAW: Cubase pro 13

Gentle summer sunshine

I was too young to understand love

a grey fog in my head, she counted sheep

Sometimes i play guitar, sometimes there is silence

I can see the cobalt pines in the distance

Cobalt Pines

Tiger und Adler - Part 3: Der Weg beginnt (Remastered)

Footprints In The Clay (One Step At A Time)

Hello, I'm Edeltraud Trncik, a songwriter who's been weaving melodies and lyrics for a long time. Music has been my faithful companion throughout this journey, inspiring me to create a diverse collection of songs that reflect my personal experiences and the world around me.

My passion lies in crafting heartfelt ballads. I pour my emotions and stories into each composition, striving to create authentic connections through my music. However, I always make sure to leave room for intuition and personal expression in my songwriting process.

I've been making music as a hobby alongside my husband. This partnership has been a source of joy and creativity, allowing us to grow together both personally and artistically. The synergy we've developed over the years shines through in every song we create.
Until now, I've primarily written songs for my own enjoyment and expression.
My songwriting draws inspiration from my own life experiences and current events that touch me. I believe that music has the power to tell stories, evoke emotions, and create connections. 
Through my songs, I invite listeners to see the world through my eyes - a world filled with melodies that speak to the heart and soul

Marseille, Mon Amour

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