Riff Beach

This song is simply a variation of an Original Collaborative Project that Tony (Tony's Lyrics) and I had created awhile back. Slight lyrical revision and perspective with similar music. Original and revised Lyrics created and inspired by Tony. Vocals, Instruments, Music, and Production - Riff Beach. Not intended to take the place of the Original Tune, but more just an Alt version of our previous effort. Lyrics follow:

Let It Flow ©

Harris-Beach Original

Copyright: Harris-Beach 2020

(Verse 1)

Make some music because you love it

Don't hold it deep inside

When it feels right you'll know it

Because when it's real, it's hard to hide

(Verse 2)

Just pour your heart into it

Let the words and emotions flow

Sometimes the hardest thing

Is to just let it go....where it wants to go

(Chorus)

Let the Music Flow

No, don't you keep it inside

Let it Flow...Let it Float

Let it take you for a Ride

Let it Flow...Let it Float

Let it take you for a Ride

(Verse 3)

Let the words come from your soul

You know you've just gotta’ let it out

Let your emotions take control

Don't fill your thoughts with doubt

(Bridge)

Always follow your dreams

For you might never know when

Everything's closer than it seems

Once you learn to just let go

Clench your fists, stiffen your spine, or just open your hands, grab a pick and an Electric by The Neck, and let your emotions pour out full-throttle. Steelin' Away on my Ibanez SG. All created in Garage Band with Bitcrushed drums, and then laid down a rhythm and lead track and a bass line. Then, mixed 'er all up and polished gently with iZotope Ozone Advanced 9.

Warm, Wonderful AcoustaTronic Tonal complexities of My Mahogany Ibanez Artwood Dread........ Played over other self-created and edited guitar backing tracks, including a little help with Resophonic Guitar. Intended for early morning reflection or late night relaxation. Regardless, hope it's enjoyed. As always, your listening, comments, and respins are always greatly appreciated. :D)))

Tony had sent me some Lyrics as an idea to create a song about New Orleans. Since it's my Hometown, he felt I might be able to add some of my own thoughts to the concept. So, I used his lyrics to inspire a few revisions, then created/edited this Original musical arrangement, along with BIAB Backing Tracks, played and recorded my guitar, Djembe/Shakers, vocals, and mixed it all up. Hope it's enjoyed? As always, your Listening and Comments are genuinely appreciated. Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! ;-)

Away On Down In New Orleans ©

(Lyrics - Beach/Harris) - RiffWerx 2019

Original Music, Vocals, Production by Riff Beach

Lyrics Inspired by Tony Harris (Tony’s Lyrics)

Oh, just around the corner

Of Hope and Despair

Why there’s Voodoo and Hoodoo

Can’t you just feel it in the Air?

Maybe, somewhere in The Quarter…

Not far from Jackson Square?

Winding along The Mouth of The Mighty Mississippi

Riverboats, Streetcars, Uptown and Down

Dreamers and Schemers, Jumpin’ Jazz Beats

Why, there’s Music n’ Dancin’

Out in The Streets

(Chorus)

Oh, Away Down in New Orleans

If you’ve ever been….

You know just what I mean?

Whatever happens there….

Not always as it seems

Yeah, Down…Away Down

Down in New Orleans

There’s Madness in The Moonlight

Mystery in The Rising Sun

Saints and Sinners

All praying, or playing, or paying

For whatever it is They Done

Yeah, New Orleans

Ain’t Nothing Like it, Friend

Cajun Queens and Pirates and Mardi Gras

Just a few special things……

But, then there’s so much more

Original Music and Production by Bravei. Original Lyrics, Lead Guitar, and Vocals (blending) by Riff. Honored to participate in creating some additional lyrical and other enhancement for Bravei's Big 'Brazilian Beat' and Original Music creation. Lyrics in both English and Portugese.

Faith © - Original

Bravei-Riff

Music, Production - Bravei

Lyrics, Vocals, Electric Lead - Riff

Yes, we need a little Faith

Oh Yeah, Faith

We need it to walk this world

We need a little Faith

Maybe, we’ll find a shell with a shiny pearl?

And, if we have Faith…..

Will we trust in things we haven’t seen?

Oh, Faith

Why, some people need theirs laced

…….with just a little green

(Chorus)

Anyway….

Find something to believe in

Find a way…..

Keep pushing along

Maybe, that’s the way

We keep our spirits strong

(Bridge/Verse)

Takes courage to just let go

Even though deep down we surely know

When the unexpected becomes all too real

Why…Don’t let yourself forget to feel

© Faith - Original

Bravei-Riff

Música, Produção - Bravei

Letras, Vocais, Electric Lead - Riff

Sim, precisamos de um pouco de fé

Oh sim, fé

Precisamos que ande neste mundo

Precisamos de um pouco de fé

Talvez, encontraremos uma concha com uma pérola brilhante?

E, se tivermos fé ...

Vamos confiar em coisas que não vimos?

Oh, fé

Por que algumas pessoas precisam deles?

…… .com apenas um pouco de verde

(Refrão)

De qualquer forma….

Encontre algo em que acreditar

Encontrar uma maneira…..

Continue empurrando

Talvez seja esse o caminho

Mantemos nosso espírito forte

(Ponte / Verso)

É preciso coragem para deixar ir

Mesmo no fundo, certamente sabemos

Quando o inesperado se torna real demais

Por que ... não se esqueça de sentir

Sometimes, when Love is All that's left, we're all just Stealing Time from Death, Friends. An older Original re-recorded and updated a bit. Kept it straightforward and understated, as intended. Hopefully, the lyrics and delivery resonate for anyone needing a little solace and encouragement? Make every moment memorable and make every moment count, whenever you possibly can.

Glimmer and a Prayer © - Original

Riff Beach - RiffWerx ®

You know you sense it creep in

The Darkest Part of Night

It’s so damned hard to sleep in

Just prayin’ for Morning’s Light

Tomorrow seems like Yesterday

And, hope is wearing thin

Your dreams all want to float away

So, what will you do then?

(Chorus One)

Just put your hand in my hand

And, let me hold you tight

I know you’ll understand

Don’t close your eyes tonight

(Chorus Two)

For all that remains is worth loving

And, Love is all that’s left

The joy we seek in living

Is stealing Time from Death

When hope feels too forgiving

And, happiness too polite

Lord, we’re half-past living

Yet, somehow, that’s alright

< Repeat Chorus 1 & 2 >

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