A Revised Original version of a tune that I had shared not long ago on SoundCloud, but way better now in that Tom Adams was gracious enough to provide his stunning Lead Guitar work. I loved what he did so much that I re-sang the song attempting to keep Vocals from stepping on or doing anything but gently wrapping around his Blissful guitar'ing. Absolutely love TA's unique, incredible style and playing, as always. Honored to have him jump in on this one. Thanks a Ton, Tom. :D)))

Pocket Fulla’ Blues ©

Riff Beach - RiffWerx

Original - Lyrics, Music - 2019

Featuring Tom Adams on Lead Guitar

Hey Now, Baby

Why, I Gotta’….

I Gotta’ Pocket Fulla’ Blues

For you to Use

To chase away….

Even your Sunniest Day

Oh, Yeah

You know it’s true

Well, I know you really do

So you can always choose

To use The Blues

Even though there’s no need

To ruin your Brightest Day

(But), if you need some Blues

Well then, just come my way

Listen now, I said Listen now to what I say

Hey, Hey, Hey

Cuz’ I Gotta’….

I Gotta’ Pocket Fulla’ Blues

That You can Use

Anytime

Anyway

Any Day

That you choose…..

Happy Sounds of My Ibanez SA Electric Recorded via Fender Mustang GT 100 Amp USB into Logic Pro X. Tapped out some Logic Drums on my Akai MPK Mini Drum pads and blended in. :D)))) Original SongShot Short.......

An Original right from the very Heart and Soul of this Panhandle Poet and One Man Band.... Reflecting upon blissful times past when our Family would bask in the warmth of a comforting Campfire on gorgeous, chill Wisconsin Autumn Evenings. Actually, they jokingly referred to the campfires I built as more like raging Viking Funeral Pyres or Bonfires, but anyway.... Splendid, Loving Memories for sure. :D))) On occasion, songwriters hear a song in their head and feel it so deeply within their hearts, before even attempting to create or capture it somehow. This tune almost ran over me. Couldn't create a click track fast enough using BIAB, and then played along with my Martin Acoustic 000, and flavored it a little in the background with the Godin Electric. Hope it's enjoyed? Note to Self: Build another Campfire soon on a Beach nearby!

Campfire ©

Riff Beach - Original

RiffWerx - 2019

All we need is a spark to build a Campfire

A little something to keep the chill of night away

And, don’t you just love to watch the flames dance higher?

Drink up some warm…..Chase your Blues away

Chorus

(And) Won’t you come sit down next to me?

Unwind your busy mind?

Is there anyplace you’d really rather be?

(Let your thoughts run free…..)

Leave all your worries far behind?

As firelight eases day to night

There’s just nothin’ like a Campfire

The sweet scent of crackling wood

Why, everything feels just the way it should

Bridge

Together, this gift we share

Splendid moments wrapped in

A night so clear

For Love..... Love's right here

RiffWerx - Riff Beach Original Music - 2019

In the Presence of You © - Riff Beach

RiffWerx - (Original) Rev - 2019

In my passion for perfection

There are things that trouble me

Time to change direction

Before it feels differently

(Chorus)

When I look into your Eyes

Hope comes shining through

Now, everything is perfect

In the Presence of You

When nothing seems left

And, nothing feels right

I’m stumbling in the darkness

And, looking for the light

So, when I look into your eyes

Hope comes shining through

Because, everything…it feels perfect

In the Presence of You

Just getting acquainted here with the Godin Electric and jamming to a Bitcrushed Backing Track that I composed. Lovin' the Lace PickUps!

Tony Harris (Tony's Lyrics) originally wrote and produced this song for sharing on his SoundCloud site. Always liked it, and the poignant, nostalgic tale of a time gone by. Seems a Radio Station in his Hometown, where Tammy Wynette and Sonny James began their careers, was closed down after Sixty-Seven Years. Anyway, Tony recently asked if I might re-create a version of it. Revised, minimally, for Lyrics to fit my phrasing. An AcoustaTronic take on one of Tony's Terrific Story-Tellin' Tunes. This one, based upon a True Story. Thanks for letting me share in your Music, Tony, My Good Friend. I really enjoyed this project. Please do check out Tony's other songs and collaborative projects at "Tony's Lyrics" on SoundCloud.

The Music Died Today ©

Lyrics by Tony Harris (2017 - Tony’s Lyrics)

Music by Riff Beach

It was such a sad day today

In our lovely small town

For our beloved Radio Station

Well now, they just closed it down

Founded back in ’Fifty

It had become a local Landmark

Played Lots of Great Music

And, how it warmed our Hearts

(Chorus)

Oh, The music just died today

In my Hometown

Just flipped a switch, so they say

Then, there was no more sound

> (Then, they shut ‘er down) <

And, You can blame it on This

Or, You can blame it on That

Well, It all just went away

Yeah, the music died today

And a cold wind blew our way

When (As) the music died today

Memories still remain

But, no more requests….

Golden Days are all gone

The DeeJay’s were the best

As ‘American Pie’ Played On

Well, it brought us all to tears

Last song our station’ll ever play

After Sixty-Seven Years….

Created, composed 'in the moment' while experimenting. Just flickin' n' pickin' my Alvarez Cedar Top Acoustic to a few customized artist presets. Recorded direct-in via the Eleven Rack, through an Audient iD14 using Logic Pro X. Vocals shaped with an iZotope Nectar Harmony texture. Justa' Buncha' Saturday Morning Insanity. Idea here was to fuse a NEW and 'Old' Acoustic Trad feel.

Away N’ Down Deep ©

Riff Beach Original

RiffWerx - 2018

Way Down…..

Deep within My Soul

There’s a story….

That’s waiting to be told

Somewhere…….

Can’t you see,

All the things

that are troubling you and me?

Somewhere…..

Deep Down in My Soul

There’s a story

Waiting to be told

Something……

Can’t you see,

Lord, it’s troubling

……you and me?

Previously penned Original from 2013 that I Revised and Re-Recorded.....As Always..... Thanks for Listening. Most Genuinely appreciated. ;-)

Chasing Shadow ©

Riff Beach - Original

RiffWerx - 2019 (Revised)

The Truth you define…….

Filled with thought evasive

Perhaps, you can find…

Something more persuasive?

The things you accept for spirituality

That’s just not my take on reality

Fire a torch and slow the night…..

Or, should we wait for morning’s light?

Chorus

We’re ready for a change

The Now’s all new

To disagree not strange

That’s just me and you

Do the shadows we chase?

Tend to shade what’s real?

Do they cause you pause?

Cloud the way you feel?

Bridge

Can you hear my laugh?

Can you free my soul?

Can you be my half?

Can you make me whole?

< Repeat Chorus-Bridge-Chorus and Out >

Bitcrushed Drums and sketching along with one of my Electrics with Bigsby. Went where the Music took me. ;-)

Created Chord Progression, Melody, conjured up some Bluesy Shuffle Piano, then played along with the '72 Custom Tele and put The Bigsby to work. Jammed along with Djembe and added a Leslie tone with Harmonica using the RotoCabinet EFX in Logic Pro X. Way, Way Fun! ;D