This is a lovely tune featuring all acoustic instruments, recorded at Weathervane Music as part of the Shaking Through project.  In this mix, I've tried to capture the delicate voice and land it assuringly into a bed of strummed and picked string instruments, a piano, bass and percussion.  I love when the violins find their line and work their way into the song.  The layering is fantastic.

What do you think?  Feel free to drop a comment or just a thumbs up below if you like it.  And as always, ping me if you'd like to collaborate on a mix.

Not For Nothing

BREAKIN’ DOWN
©2025/tbonetexten 

Gotta laugh at these silly sorts         
They run around in circles, the clown-around cohorts

Guess it ain’t so funny when the jokes hit home 
Used to just feel crummy now you feel alone ‘cause
The folks in charge ain't up to any good
And it’s breakin’ down just like we knew it would

Now we’re stuck together, once so far apart
Guess we’re in the same boat that’s leaking ‘neath the spar
And the captain’s in charge of the seas
Regardless of his failing faculties

Breakin’ down

Gotta laugh at these silly sorts         
They run around in circles, the clown-around cohorts
And the folks that promised solace turn their back
It’s easy while they plan their next attack

sa10p/


Shame On The Moon

Willie Nelson

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