Set 5: Collaborations

It begins with a heartbeat and ends with it.

Let's enjoy the life we have.

Guitars

Fabi @theblacksuedeshoes

Big thanks!

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*Symphony Of Silence*

In the quiet of the twilight, shadows dance with memories.

The echoes of your laughter, the whispers of your name, expanded in this silence, forever changed.

The void you left, a chasm deep, a requiem for love we used to keep.

The realm of shadows, where you reside - can't navigate the echoes, on this lonely ride.

Symphony of silence, a sound of voices.

An echo fades to grey, fades to grey, a distant waning sound.

Symphony of silence, the sound of voices, the try on minds.

The echo of emotion.

A symphony of silence, a funeral of grace,

A tapestry of longing, I etched upon my face.

The void, I'm drifting, lost at sea, an elegy for you - a requiem for me.

Symphony of silence, a sound of voices.

An echo fades to grey, fades to grey, a distant waning sound.

Symphony of silence, the sound of voices, the try on minds.

The echo of emotion.

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In memory of my dear father †2023

How do you feel about the rights of others, or about your own?

A mood statement about otherness and uniqueness, sexuality and self-determination.

With great thanks to all involved, may the future be better!

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Vocals

Milky Himself @milkyhimself

Malu https://www.instagram.com/lunartickband/

Marquis Zane @couch-king-presents

Peter Sparker @peter-sparker

Guitars

Fabi @theblacksuedeshoes

Keys, Bass, Drums

bitzone @bitzone

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*Milky*

aye aye aye … listen up …

What were you conditioned to believe in?

Is a woman and a man equal are they even?

Love is unconditional then does it need a reason?

If a man loves a man is he a heathen?

If we both love girls have a threesome

bring her cousin, get our freak on

I don’t really care who I put meat on

you can turn the lights off, baby leave the beat on

I be like …

Love who you wanna love.

fuck who you wanna fuck, suck who you wanna suck.

Love who you wanna love.

Plus you can never love too much

yeah and really though:

See I don’t fuck with the requirements

and I don’t chime in when the choir sings

Hose you down like the firemen

I think the patriarchy needs retirement, so I’m denying them.

• Are you under the rainbow looking up or on a high-horse looking down?

*Malu*

Gay pride wants you to fall, why don't you want that pot of gold.

*Peter*

You do you I'ma do me

we don't gotta be enemies

jus because we disagree

everyone is entitled to their own opinion

not hurtin anyone continue livin how you livin

be who you are don't hide yoself

if you do then you'll always feel by yoself

I'm not gay but if I was

what other people thought I wouldn't give a fuck

so nothin against anybody that is

it's your choice to live the life you live

live it

people fear what they don't understand

it's double bad if you're a gay Black Man

some men love to see Women kiss

but not 2 men yo that don't make sense

but again people like what they like

but what what you likes not a reason to take yo life

• Are you under the rainbow looking up or on a high-horse looking down?

*Malu*

Misogyny and hate, your mother would be so ashamed.

Within your lyrics, there beats a second pulse.

But you don't care as long as you wear gold.

*Couch*

Looking up not giving up

Sure footing not secure enough

Thru signaling escape rebuff

Still limiting by law will snuff

Ya think ya finna stand right up

Until ya bout to loose ya stuff

Ya medals and your trophy cups

Your devils that a cause stir up

Your chance to be the best in club

Your stance that causes mass erupt

Societal division ta

Keep the power that is stuck

This ain’t disorderly conduct

When independence disrupts they don’t give a fuck

When it comes down to it will I give it up

Step down from looking down and start looking up

*Malu*

Gay pride wants you to fall, why don't you want that pot of gold.

Within your lyrics, there beats a second pulse.

But you don't care as long as you wear gold.

• Are you under the rainbow looking up?

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Mixed & Produced by bitzone 2022

A fresh Rap/Rock/Electro hybrid featuring the splendid Peter Sparker and buddy Stone Catcherye on vocals, please enjoy!

Lyrics & Vocals - Peter Sparker https://soundcloud.com/peter-sparker

Lyrics, Vocals & Guitars - Stone Catcherye https://soundcloud.com/stonecatcherye

Music & Production - bitzone

*Troof*

(PS)

You think you know people and hope people know you

and hope and pray

for a mate

to help you with what you go thru

but not everyone gets that

some people by themselves gotta race like a rat

but sometimes that's the best route to take

because too many people now days too fake

too snake

make

you feel safe

all the watchin ya moves while they contemplate

I still have my Mother but many have lost theirs

I hate to say or hear it but life is not fair

you'll go many things that'll make ya heart tear

too late for appreciation when the people not there

you learn every day of ya life ya pay attention

someone tell you that they been thru sumn you should listen

you might have it bad but somebody else is worse off

no food no roof in the rain wit they shirt off

(SC)

spitting truth at you

facts don't matter to you

truth just loves getting used

lies upside your head

as if words weren't dead

as truth just spreads it's legs

(PS)

Young people take heed and listen to older people

and don't take this the wrong way but we are not equal

stop thinkin that you know everything

because in reality you really haven't been thru anything

yet nor do I know it all

but I've been through enough that I can give advice to y'all

like

if you pay attention you'll realize you learn every day of ya life

and alot of y'all got a strong sense of entitlement

like you should be handed everything and not work for it

pssh fuck outta here

most of you will learn the hard way it's tough out here

don't think that I'm sayin I did everything right

I made a ton of bad decesions throughout my life

don't do the same thing and expect different results

and listen ta ya elders when they tryin to get you taught

(SC)

slapping you with truth

brass knuckles to boot rubes

you best not test my mood

lies upside your head

as if words weren't dead

truth just makes too much sense

Eight Soundcloud musicians together, what an experience!

I wet my pants and at the same time I am incredibly proud. This song is one of the most exciting I've ever done.

I am really grateful for the encouragement from all sides during the process, thank you very much!

I hope to speak for all involved - may you, esteemed listeners, enjoy the song!

vocals: Frawstakwa https://soundcloud.com/frawstakwa

vocals: Couch King https://soundcloud.com/couch-king-presents

vocals: Stone Catcherye https://soundcloud.com/stonecatcherye

brass: Joerxworx https://soundcloud.com/joerxworx

guitars: Russ Sinfield https://soundcloud.com/russell-sinfield

organ & co-arranging: DeeP. https://soundcloud.com/detlef-piepke

drums: Noah Biggeleben https://soundcloud.com/theblacksuedeshoes

electronics, bass, additional drums & odd melodies https://soundcloud.com/bitzone

mix & master: bitzone

*Black Into Blue*

(Frawstakwa)

we’ve dreamt in the darkness ending with dawn

opening upon vast expanses beyond

the shadows of structures we’re stretching across

intersections of our systems of thought

which should serve to strengthen us all

awakening the sleeping dragon c’mon

I take it we might need to break down some walls

to let in some light clear the air knock it off

(Couch)

I’ve been holdin’ on vision goin’ strong

Days are long not looking forward to the dawn

When the rays are gone sleep can linger on

Eternal rest I’d be blessed ain’t saying sinners wrong

I can confess but god be my witness

I never did much harm so why do I feel forlorn

Manifest the stress of the station I was born

You gave me hope but I was torn pessimistic

Fellin’ the pressure to be realistic

That’s a whole lotta haters talking

That’s my inner mocking

That’s the life generations have been walking

That’s the future for my kids I’ve been hopping I’ve been stopping

You say it’s just me who’s been blocking

Ain’t knocking the pursuit but startin’ negative on the loot

Got me resolute this dream was never true

For me

Still heading black into blue

We’ll see

(Frawstakwa)

if not that then let us pause

in silent reflection a song

somehow inspiring awe

black into blue and I yawn

as the eastern pearl of blonde

rises and fires a shot

from where the horizon was born

that single line on the dot

signed sealed delivered and hot

get up give it all you’ve got

we’re only here on this rock

to do what we need to so what do you want?

time for me to stop

(Stoney)

keep your head strong, when light comes, I will meet you where

the sky will brighten up my dear,

your eyes will finally see clear,

outside it's too cold for this fear,

black into blue, this bruise will heal

is the dream ending here, goodbye to the fear, from cave I appear

the sky will brighten up my dear,

your eyes will finally see clear,

outside it's too cold for this fear,

black into blue, this bruise will heal

A new chapter of cooperation with Frawstakwa.

Thanks DeeP. for advice and action.

We hope you like it!

vocals, lyrics & artwork by @frawstakwa

keys & guitar by @detlef-piepke

music & production by @bitzone

*Feel The Pulse*

feel the pulse

energy surges through our circuitry

feel the pulse

power courses through our veins

feel the pulse

art and culture is a courtesy

afforded us

by this mysterious force of nature

(2x)

——

Respect is something earned

Not given

Live and learn

Stop tripping

What would your mama say, huh?

Just gotta keep it real

How ya living?

the same thing you are living your life for

would you be willing to die for?

do you have it in you to try more?

——

how should I start this?

well first I'm a lifelong artist

who obviously ain't the smartest about it

I'm honest at least though

lots of cats out here are high on thy ego

second I'm a simple man I see y'all as equals

each an individual and all y'all my peoples

free will is principle three because we hold

the potential to know things if only we could bring ourselves to think

and let's see what number four is

I don't know - please I just came here to flow

not to talk about me - let's go

should I talk about you? I don't know

spark of genius the gears they’re a’turning

my mind’s a machine which appears to be working

if I am to get anywhere near where I am destined to go

then one thing is for certain

it’s all up to me the one and only person

upon whom my future depends this is perfect

because no one other than I and I

will share the same primary concern kid

as the center of my inner circle

I understand the importance of my purpose

a controversial public service

should I do some soul searching?

——

Respect is something earned

Not given

Live and learn

Stop tripping

What would your mama say, huh?

Just gotta keep it real

How ya living?

the same thing you are living your life for

would you be willing to die for?

do you have it in you to try more?

——

speaking to the people them ain't keeping any secrets

I'm just reaching to achieve something that no one can believe

I can feel it in the deepest of depths of my spirit

I'm frequently thinking out loud you can hear it you can see

make nothing but progress follow my own lead

acquiring knowledge fulfilling my needs

I either win or I learn - because I take the time to read between the lines indeed

speaking to the people them I keep on sending messages

no secret it's intended for the people them so let's begin

again enter the next dimension with the way that I get it in

the people them they digging it the wickedness

if this isn't enough then stay tuned to bear witness when

whatever turn of events it is that will happen hits

the rhythm of life

this is it

time space continuum type

——

Respect is something earned

Not given

Live and learn

Stop tripping

What would your mama say, huh?

Just gotta keep it real

How ya living?

the same thing you are living your life for

would you be willing to die for?

do you have it in you to try more?

——

feel the pulse

energy surges through our circuitry

feel the pulse

power courses through our veins

feel the pulse

art and culture is a courtesy

afforded us

by this mysterious force of nature

(2x)

Greetings to all *Deeper* musicians and producers out there (and of course the listeners) - pretty impressive how colorful and diversified different approaches on the same subject can be. Hats off!

The Halloween challenge belated: this is another contribution to Couch King's open collaboration: https://soundcloud.com/couch-king-presents/sets/deeper-heartscore-remix-and

Thanks for the opportunity :)

Couch King: Lyrics & Vocals https://soundcloud.com/couch-king-presents

DeeP.: Guitars, Keys & Percussion https://soundcloud.com/detlef-piepke

Stone Catcherye: Guitars https://soundcloud.com/stonecatcherye

bitzone: Background vocals, Drums, Bass, Keyboards & Artwork https://soundcloud.com/bitzone

Arrangement & Production: DeeP. & bitzone

Lyrics:

Sneekie San Salvador

Sneekie as it gets

Always trying to make the little kids upset

Loves it when they cry and they eyes get all wet

Never lies in fear and has no regrets

Never sheds a tear when a lady trips down the steps

Probably sawed her heals, got the skills of a vet

Master of the trip wire sire sneak attack

Watched home alone a million times and knows how to make a trap

Lurking in the shadows, tip towing like a cat

Whiling humming the Ramones, singing beat on the brat

Beat on the brat with a baseball bat

Oh yea he is despicable, lives in an unlivable room that’s a mess

Leaves his clothes on the ground, picks it up just to get dressed

A little depressed and has a hard time sleeping, leaves the tv on at night

When he sees a baby dreaming, coughs to give ‘em a fright

Likes to get even and always takes the last cookie

When told to turn around, always takes a lookie lookie

Got the parenting skills of a young rookie

Always sends the kids to bed with out brushing

And when they get it in their head that it’s time to brush their teeth

Rushes to the fridge and looks inside for some OJ to make them drink

He’s a master (Hot Damn) of the slight of hand with a knack to make you think

Sneekie San Salvador

Turn the other way he’ll take a sip of your drink

Don’t hate i’m deeper than you think

Don’t hate i play dumb with a wink

My snap comes from on the brink

My bite goes beneath the pink

Don’t hate i’m deeper than you think

It's like the world just doesn’t know how let it go

It's like this feeling that i’m just supposed go and blow

Your big egos just wants me to shrink

Like I never have belonged here

i’m spinning my wheels around the rink

Doing my best not to disappear

Doing my best not to disappear

All you think i’m trying to do is interfere but there’s no other way out of here

Don’t hate i’m deeper than you think

Don’t hate i play dumb with a wink

My snap comes from on the brink

My bite goes beneath the pink

Don’t hate i’m deeper than you think

It's hot and dry here since months, the fields are scorched and the grass is brown - we need rain!

Russ' song is a perfect plead - what else can we do? Let's sing and perform his rain dance in a new robe - umm ma da, umm ma da ...

Russ Sinfield: vocals, all instruments & music

bitzone: background vocals, drums, arrangement & mix

Original: https://soundcloud.com/russell-sinfield/no-rain

Thanks for listening :)

Two german poems, melted into a song about desire, success and failure ...

Chorus vocals: https://soundcloud.com/detlef-piepke

Verse vocals, drums, arrangement & delight - https://soundcloud.com/bitzone

Bass, keys & fx - https://soundcloud.com/clockworkgod

Trumpet: Christian Kappe - https://www.facebook.com/kappe.christian

• Zeit genug •

Auf und stürzen,

hin zu all dem,

weiter wünschen, wo bist du?

Vorn im Schiff schlägt

Gold nach mir.

Vorn nach vorne,

Griff an Griff,

in die Seile und an Bord.

Brandgeruch -

das Leuchten lockt

mich weiter,

immer weiter.

Eingezogen

in die Ferne,

an den Rand die Hand gepresst.

Schieb’ mich weiter

fort zum Glück

Auf nach Norden,

auf der Welle,

eingekeilt und keiner sieht:

still und starrer

wirkt der Rumpf -

er schwankt

und steht.

Zeit genug, immer mehr,

immer sehr bestimmt,

niemand hält sie fest,

niemand der gewinnt.

Zeit genug, immer mehr,

immer sehr bestimmt,

niemand hält sie fest!

Jetzt ist hiersein,

hier ist greifbar,

was die ganze Nacht gelacht.

Meine Hand streckt

hin zum Lohn.

Endlich Sterne,

Ganz weit vorne,

spür ich den Gewinn,

doch, fühl ich, dass

längst Asche fliegt.

Flieh, das Segel brennt!

Zeit genug, immer mehr,

immer sehr bestimmt,

niemand hält sie fest,

niemand der gewinnt.

Zeit genug, immer mehr,

immer sehr bestimmt,

niemand hält sie fest!

Recorded 2006 at AudioworX and 2018 at Somnambulant (Münster, Germany)

By courtesy of Skip Records (https://skiprecords.com)

Insane one of a kind music- next step:

Milky Himself: verse vocals & lyrics https://soundcloud.com/milkyhimself

Stone Catcherye: chorus vocals & lyrics, rhythm guitars https://soundcloud.com/stonecatcherye

Russell Sinfield: lead & rhythm guitars https://soundcloud.com/russell-sinfield

bitzone: keys, bass, drums, final assembly https://soundcloud.com/bitzone

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*Twilight Holidays*

I hear night-owls, wolf howls and barks scatter

Just a couple trees that lit up between dark matter

A bottle Henny and a story by the campfire

That little lamb's blood save it from the vampires

There's excitement in this new enticement

And temptations have you tip-toing 'round what's wrong and righteous

Virgin Mary ran off due to a past indictment

And bad desires, and bad advice by bad girl MIA

She went stray off the path and now she lack enlightenment

But there is ways to get higher and you can bet she'll find 'em

She saw the weed, she saw the shrooms, voices told her to try 'em

And now there ain't no way to get to her, she took off flyin'

She saw the make-belief, she saw the story biased

So she bid defiance towards her confinement

What if Mary and Lucy had an alliance

And heaven and hell had an alignment..

Yeah, find yourself something to do

Find a way to alter you

Pop in the cap of a 'shroom and chew

Yeah find yourself something to do

Waste away all of those moods

Expand, love and alter your view

She went stray off the path and now she lack enlightenment

But there is ways to get higher and you can bet she'll find 'em

She saw the weed, she saw the shrooms, voices told her to try 'em

And now there ain't no way to get to her, she took off flyin'

She saw the make-belief, she saw the story biased

So she bid defiance towards her confinement

What if Mary and Lucy had an alliance

And heaven and hell had an alignment..

Yeah, find yourself something to do

Let this smoke fill up your room

Holiday (molly-day) out on the moon, with 'shrooms

Yeah, find yourself something to do

Waste away, smoke, drink or chew

Expand, love and pass on the mood

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Alex Sinfield - saxophones (https://soundcloud.com/alex081099)

Russell Sinfield - solo & space guitars (https://soundcloud.com/russell-sinfield)

Stone Catcherye - lyrics, vocals & rhythm guitars (https://soundcloud.com/stonecatcherye)

bitzone - keys, bass, drums, final assembly @bitzone

“Beauty lies in the hands of the beerholder”

Cheers from us all, enjoy the weirdness ;)

* As Beautiful *

You have that look in your eye

let's waste the time

& I hear the words that you say to me

& I fear your face has way more to say

you have that sound in your voice

I had no choice

& I'm fine, 'til you smile & look my way

& I pine, 'less you show it with your face

so you've got to know

assume, fake the glow

the view from the hull

there's few as beautiful