Riff Beach

New Version of this (Yusuf) 'Cat Stevens' Classic I've listened to and loved for the better part of my Life. A song, a prayer, a Version......some thoughts. Just updated simply in my own way with all intended respect to a most prolific songwriter and performer from the 70's and beyond. Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, and Production for this Version by Riff Beach (RiffWerx Records & Production) 3B Productions - 2022.

Lyrics - The Wind

I listen to the wind, to the wind of my soul

Where I'll end up, well I think only God really knows

I've sat upon the setting sun...

But never, never, never, never

I never wanted water once

No never, never, never

I listen to my words but they fall far below

I let my music take me where my heart wants to go

I swam upon the Devil's lake...

But never, never, never, never

I'll never make the same mistake

No - never, never, never

Writer/s: CAT STEVENS, YUSUF ISLAM

Publisher: BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC

Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

One of my very first recording projects ever posted on SoundCloud in 2008. ReMixed and tweaked. Hope it's enjoyed? As always...Thanks for Listening! :D)))

Memory in the Wind ©

Riff Beach - RiffWerx, circa 2008

(Original AcoustaTronic Music)

Lyrics, Music, Vocals, Guitars, Production - Riff Beach

Pour a cup and wash me up

Take me to that place

Cleanse my soul and make me whole

Lord, Bathe me in your Grace

Dry your eyes and don’t despise

All the pain you hold inside

Life’s too short to break a Heart

Can’t believe it’s real

Say a prayer

Let me know you care

And show me how you feel

Turn away from The Longing

That you feel within

Oooh, It’s just My Memory

Floating in the Wind

No time to feel alone

We’re all where we belong

So let’s be strong and carry on

Soon we’ll be headed home

Turn away from The Longing

That you feel within

It’s just my Memory

Floating in the Wind

It’s just My Memory

Floating in the Wind

It’s just My Memory

Floating in the Wind

Gave this Classic tune a fresh Big Beat Beach AcoustaTronic Spin. Woodstock......1969.......Different Place in Time......Yet, relevance still Today. Melanie.......performed......a 'Song for the Ages'. Artists and bands strike Solid Gold from time to time. Background: https://www.songfacts.com/facts/melanie/lay-down-candles-in-the-rain

Original Instrumental. All Music Composition, Instruments and Production by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records, 3B Production - 2021.

Revised Mix of a previous AcoustaTronic Sketch of a Neil Young Classic that I had originally shared awhile back. Background courtesy of SongFacts: Despite being the title track of Young's 'Harvest' album, the actual song “Harvest" enjoyed far less fanfare than other songs on the set like "Heart of Gold," "Alabama," and "The Needle And The Damage Done." According to Jimmy McDonough's 'Shakey', the song's story was inspired by the life of Young's then-girlfriend, actress Carrie Snodgress (RIP), who said that while she and Young were tripping on acid, Young kept asking her to describe details about her mother Carolyn, who was a severe alcoholic that would regularly feign suicide in order to test the love of her children. Carolyn Snodgress would burst into tears every time she visited the studio to hear "Harvest." She died a few years after the song was recorded. As quoted in 'Shakey', Young believes "Harvest" is one of his best songs ever, and "the best thing on Harvest."


Harvest (Neil Young)

Released - 1972

Did I see you down in a young girl’s town

…with your Mother in so much pain?

I was almost there at the top of the stairs

…with her screamin’ in the rain

Did she wake you up to tell you that

…it was only a change of plan?

Dream up, dream up, let me fill you cup

….with the promise of a man

Did I see you walking with the boys,

though it was not hand-in-hand?

And, was some black face in a lonely place

…when you could understand

Did she wake you up tell you that

…it was only a change of plan?

Dream up, dream up, let me fill your cup

…with the promise of a man?

Will I see you give more than I can take?

Will I only harvest some?

As the days fly past will we lose our grasp

…or fuse it in the sun?

Original tribute to all of the Great 70's Southern Rock Bands and their most unique music. Rendered with respect to The Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Marshall Tucker Band, Wet Willie, Molley Hatchet, Thin Lizzie, and a Heavenly Host of others too many to mention. Long live fond recollections of that most amazing time and the joy these special musical memories left us all forever. :D))) Like Tuesday.....Gone with The Wind, but Never Forgotten!!!

Original Music, Lyrics and all Instruments by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records & 3B Production - 2021. Produced by RiffWerx Records & 3B Production.

Beacon ©

Riff Beach - Original

RiffWerx - 2021

Sailin’ on the Dark Bay

Dark Waters in the Black of Night

Chasin’ my Blues Away

Headin’ for The Bright Light

Oh Yeah

Headin’ for that shinin’ light

For it won’t be long

'Til it’s outta’ sight

(Chorus)

Oh we’re sailin’ on The Dark Bay

Movin’ through the Dark Night

Chasin’ our Blues Away

Headin’ for that Bright Light

(Bridge)

Bright Light

Bright Light

Oh yeah…..

Headin’ for The Bright Light

Soon it will be

Out of Mind….

Out of Sight

Bright Light

Oh Yeah…..

NEW Big Beat Beach Music. Pre-Production Release.

Nameless ©

Big Beat Beach - Original

3B Records & Production

Bravei & Riff Music - 2021

Music and Production - Bravei

Lyrics, Vocal & Vocal EFX - Riff Beach

OooooOoohhhhhhhh…….OOoooohhhhh

Oh, Yeah

Uhmmmm……mmmmm

We shall remain…..

Nameless

We’re far from…..

Blameless

We Shall remain…..

Nameless

We shall

We shall remain

Nameless

We’re far from

Blameless

We are

So Shameless

We will be

Nameless

Can’t you see?

OOoohhhhh

Oh, Yeah

Oooh

Nameless ©

Praia Big Beat - Original

3B Records e produção

Bravei & Riff Music - 2021

Música e Produção - Bravei

Letras, Vocal e Vocal EFX - Riff Beach

OooooOoohhhhhhhh …… .OOoooohhhhh

Oh sim

Uhmmmm …… mmmmm

Devemos permanecer… ..

Sem nome

Estamos longe de ...

Sem culpa

Devemos permanecer… ..

Sem nome

Nós devemos

Nós devemos permanecer

Sem nome

Estamos longe de

Sem culpa

estamos

Tão desavergonhado

Seremos

Sem nome

Você não pode ver?

OOoohhhhh

Oh sim

Oooh

Added a bit of Blues Harpin', Lyrics and Vocals to this wonderful little Blues Ditty that the most talented Mr Gene Jumper created. What a joy to jump in on this fun collaborative project with Gene. This is the first of a few that we have enjoyed working on together. More on that real soon.

The Crooked Road ©

Music and Instruments - Created and Performed by Gene Jumper - 2021

(Riff Beach - Lyrics-Vocals, Blues Harp Add)

Oh, I’m Walkin’

Lord, I’m Walkin’ Down the Road

Yeah, I’m Walkin’ on Down that Road

Don’t You know?

Well, I lost my way

But, I’m still Amblin’ on Down that Road

The Crooked Way

On Down the Road

Yeah, it’s Crooked…..Ya’ know it’s Crooked

What else Can I Say?

Oh Lord, What Can I Say?

And, if Ever Get Home…..

Yeah, if I get back Home…

If I get back home

Maybe Tomorrow, Maybe Tomorrow or……

Even yet Today?

If I get home….

Well, you know that’s the place where I’m gonna’ Stay

Cuz’ Home’s the only place

To Chase those Low Down Blues Away

But, somethin’ Cloudy’s Comin’

Clouds are comin’…..

I can feel ‘em Comin' My Way

Oh, ya’ know…..

The Sun, it Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore

You know The Sun Ain’t Gonna’ Shine through My Back Door

Oh, No More….No, Not For Me

But, I need ya’ Mr. Sun

Won’t ya’ come a Shinin’?

Come a Shinin' Back My Way

Won't you Come a Shinin’?

A Shinin' Back My Way

Won’t ya’ help to brighten my Day?

Oh Lord, Come a shinin’ Back My Way

Digits dancing along the fretboard to this beautiful Celtic Harp. Close your eyes, kick back, and ponder all of the quiet, breathtaking beauty and splendor this World can serve up sometimes. Focus on those things whenever you can, Friends! Relax and Float Away with me. Always Thankful for blessed 'Quieter Moments'. Pure Joy also exists amidst the Chaos and Confusion. :D)))