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Riff Beach
You may contact Me at: riff_beach@yahoo.com Founder, Big Beat Beach (Records & Band) - 3B Records & Production, RiffWerx Production & Projects Aspiring musician, songwriter, home recording enthusiast, guitarist, writer, and artist with a pragmatic, positive outlook on life.
Cloudy Dreams ©Riff Beach Original Music(Riff Beach - RiffWerx - 2026)Cloudy dreams, or so it seems Somewhere in between Between the light And something dark Cloudy Dreams Strange shadows in the hallway Creeping up the stairs Static charging through the sky Like strange voices in the air Bring it back or let it fly Cloudy Dreams I don’t know you anymore I swear I held it in my hands Just before it hit the floor Then it slipped and drifted out of reach Cloudy Dreams Something unsettled Never meant to keep Cloudy Dreams Slinking through the night They never really disappear But just watch 'em running from the light There’s a cold wind at the window And there's a whisper at the door Something that I once knew But can’t remember anymore Cloudy Dreams Bring them back or let 'em rip Or, let 'em fall where they may It was all within my grip Before dancing away There’s a cold wind at the window And there's a whisper at the door Something that I once knew But can’t remember anymore Maybe nothing ever really ends Inside these cloudy dreams Maybe nothing ever really ends Inside these cloudy dreams
Faded Glory © Riff Beach Original Music(Riff Beach - RiffWerx -2026)Faded glory, same old storyIs that how it seems?Faded glory, same old storyChasing your broken dreams[Pre-Chorus]Oh, faded gloryAre you fading in the sun?Whatever’s lost,Are we destined to become?[Chorus]So, faded gloryRemember golden days gone byThe setting sun, sinking in the skyHold the light within your soulAnd it will never die[Verse 2]Faded glory, same old storyThrough good times and badAnd the ones yet to beMore than a memory[Bridge]When time goes travelingIt doesn’t heed the callSomething's unravelingMight just save us from a fall[Final Chorus]Oh, faded gloryRemember golden days gone byThe sun sinking slowly in the skyHold the light within your soulAnd it will never die[Outro]Faded glory, same old storyWhatever lies aheadThrough days yet to beMake it more than a memory
Old Days ©Original Lyrics and Music by Riff Beach (RiffWerx Records - 2026)Old Days.....Fresh MemoriesBeach towel slung on the sandCold champagne in handPop a cork Watching the sun sinking low,Feelings like shadows growWindy nights and laughterThat's the world we were afterWhen everything seemed a surpriseOld Days.....Fresh MemoriesWe stayed out late as our souls took flightA simple life, but oh, how we dreamedHow perfect it all seemedOld Days, bring us back in timeThose feelings dance around with this heart of mineEverything felt big, even though we were living small Old Days stuck into our soulsDays were warm, before nights got coldI can still smell new vinyl spinning roundTo that crackling soundOld Days songs still paint our livesQuiet memories, far from the noisy crowdHugging each other as the waves got loudLong Summer nights, we never let goFriends remembered… some no longer hereSomewhere, there was a time We never knew fearOld Days, bring us back in timeThose feelings dance with this heart of mineEverything felt big, even though we were living smallOld Days stuck to our soulsDays were warm, before nights got coldSeasons change, memories stay the sameThe fire still burns hot,We still feel the flameThank God for precious momentsMay they never fade awayOld Days, Old Days, Old Days
In The Name of The Father ©Riff Beach - RiffWerx - 2026RiffWerx Original MusicI woke up to some real bad news today Not knowing what words to sayIt drove me right down to my kneesSearching for some form of peaceIn the name of the Father In the name of the Son If there’s a God in Heaven May your will on Earth be doneEver wonder about a shiny cross?Maybe it’s right where it belongsBut mercy never learned to shoutAnd truth never lives in borrowed songs With each passing dayI'm trying hard to staySomewhere between what I fearAnd what I prayI'm only asking for the wisdom To know what to do I’m begging for a little hope Give us the strength to copeIn the name of the FatherAnd in the name of the SonThis broken world…I just can’t understandSend us your saving graceTo save us from this weary placeSuch a struggle here on EarthUnsure about what it’s worthOh, I’m trying hard to live in loveHow has everything come undone?In the Name of the FatherAnd, In the Name of The SonIn the end, I heard somewhereThat those with the leastMight have the mostThen, again, I’m no Holy GhostIn the name of The FatherPlease let me know your SonBecause I’m surely just a lost soulOh, God, keep me in your foldThe headlines are fading to gray It’s well beyond my reach I must bow my head to pray Because I was never born to preach
A Hundred Stupid Little Things ©Riff Beach - RiffWerx(Riff Beach Original Music)Under the darkest shade of blue Stars twinkling like a crappy set of Christmas Lights Yet, under that weird drape Maybe someone's looking for something That might just be great Who knows? He doesn't say much Never really did But you know history's hiding Right under his skin... Got a heart full of maybe today Got a mouthful of things He just won’t ever say But his life's strapped on his back It's one Hell of a heavy load When there's history being made Won't someone take it apart? It's not really all his fault Maybe just a Mighty Bad Start He struck a match and threw it onto some trash When a small spark ignites, fire follows fast He mumbled he's a small town Punk He don’t need perfect to let it breathe Just a crooked smile and two broken knees He said if you want honest, I’m ready now I’ll just throw up my hands and show you how When it all falls apart, everything spills out Sometimes, that’s how the truth comes out One small crack, and watch it break Maybe it’s messy Sometimes, it stings Maybe it's a hundred stupid little things Still when they asked, he leaned right in Because history's hiding under his skin That's right, history's hiding under his skin There's always a story buried deep within That and a Hundred Stupid Little Things Because, history's hiding under his skin
Freezing Between My True North and Cold, Cold Heart ©Riff Beach - RiffWerx - 2026Riff Beach Original Music (Original song idea, concept , and lyrics by Riff Beach. Suno Female singer and music used to create this song.)Staring into spaceIt was cold and darkI felt out of placeI'm missing the markI know what I wantI know what I needDon't cut me upDon't let me bleedI’m heading North Leaving the hard truthJust off the edgeOn the ledge of the roofWhat's that shimmering in the lightLooks like a storm Out in front of meHoping I can make it thereBecause I want to seeYou know it’s freezingInside of MeBetween My True NorthAnd, my cold, cold heartOh, but it wants to go Where cold things goAs I trudge throughThis freshly fallen snowIn my broken dreamsI know what I wantKnow what I need Don't cut me upDon't let me bleedOh, how it hurts sometimesTo face realityBeats living inside a LieGive me a chanceI need another tryMy cold, cold heartMakes me wanna’ cryAs I walk, I feel the iceFalling from the SkySo, don't you cut me upDon't you make me bleedI know what I wantI know just what I needYeah, I know what I wantKnow what I need So, stitch me upDon't let me bleedOh, I’m heading NorthLeaving the hard truthYou know it’s coldand slippery, tooJust off the edgeOn the ledge of the roofSo, one more timeAnd, let's make it rhymeI know what I wantKnow what I needDon't cut me downDon't let me bleed
Turning Up The Day ©Riff Beach - RiffWerx - 2026Riff Beach Original Music (Original Music from Riff Beach with my Vocals, Harmonica, and Percussion. Thanks to Suno for certain backing track instruments).Sunrise peaking through the blindsAnother day and another findSunlight, open my eyesLet’s see what the Day brings inBright Sunshine is so SublimeThe world outside, why it spins so fastThis feeling….well, I hope it lastsOh, oh, the daylight screamsTurning Up The DayKinda’ like my crazy dreamsTurning Up The DayFrom morning light to the dark of nightGonna’ soak it all in….Until it’s outta’ sightYeah, Turning Up My DayTurning Up My NightBlue skies callin' to my soulTake a deep breath, and I’m feelin’ wholeLittle moments filled with smilesPushing me down the road a million milesTime seems to be just flyin’ byLife's so sweet, I laugh ’til I cryOh, yeah, it’s a daylight dreamTurning Up The DayEverything’s shiny and cleanTurning Up The DayFrom the morning light to the brightest starTurning Up The DayMaybe this feeling will take me farOh, Turning Up My Day, Yeah
Original song and lyrics reimagined by Suno with my vocals added. Sometimes, it's fun to just sing along. :D)))Burning ©Riff Beach - RiffWerxOriginal - 2023My mind crashed on a tumbling waveWhile walking along some familiar shoreLittle moments that we craveYet, we’re still left wanting more(Chorus)Come sit next to me by the fireLet us shimmer in the lightAs those flames keep dancing higherLove’s burning in our hearts tonightSome say nothing lasts foreverOne day, we’ll remember whenMaking memories togetherWhile we share the love withinAs the cool sand soothes our soulsLet us never lose this desireWe both know what the future holdsWhen our hearts are set on fireSo, say goodnight to the sunAs the fire casts its amber glowWhen the world just feels so numbI know a special place where we can go
Halfway Between Here and New Orleans © Original - Riff Beach ( RiffWerx - 2016 )Revised Version - 2026 Lady Luck….. Well, she left me out in Reno Just one more throw Before the red-eye home You know, I just wanna’ hop a streetcar Or, maybe, take a shiny limousine I’m so tired of being crammed into airplanes That kinda’ travel just leaves me feeling mean (Chorus) Well, there’s sure something in living sunrise to sunset….. But, I’m not sure exactly what it means? And, just some thoughts on my way back to you Halfway - between here - and New Orleans Remember that time down on Decatur Or, when we first met on Magazine? We knew that sooner - or - later We’d end up halfway between here…. …..and New Orleans And somewhere over the Mighty Mississippi You know you’re right there in all my dreams All the time we’ll spend together Halfway between Here…. and ….. New OrleansRiff Beach - RiffWerx (Revised - 2026)
My Original recorded version was uploaded in full and reimagined by Suno as an alternative version. Big Star © Riff Beach-RiffWerx Original Music - 2026[Intro][acoustic guitar strumming, light percussion][Verse 1][acoustic guitar, bass, and drums]Once I was a young manAnd I dreamed up a big planOne day [electric guitar fill]Just up and ran awayAnd I rememberHe always used to sayI'll get myself a shiny new guitarAnd when I learn to play[Chorus][full band]I'll learn to play it wellJust you waitAnd then I'll knowThere's got to be a wayTo find a little fortune and fameIf I don'tWell I'll only have myself to blame[Verse 2]No matter where we areYou know one dayI'm gonna be a big starI just gotta be a big starBy the time he found some fameTravelled in a big busAll over this landHim and his rock and roll bandAnd then he heard them all sayNo matter what anyone says you areYou found a wayAnd now[Chorus]Oh yeahWhy he's a big star[electric guitar solo]A big star oh yeahIn a rock and roll bandHe doesn't even have to driveHis own carAnymoreNo not anymore[Outro]SeeWhy he's a big starHe's a big starHe's a big starNo matter what we areHe's a big star[final acoustic guitar chord]
Uploaded my Original recording and lyrics into Suno. After about 15 takes or so, this is the one I liked best. It keeps my original recording, melody, and feel totally intact, but adds in some studio sizzle that would be hard for me to re-create easily. This re-imagined version hits my Rockin' soul perfectly.No One At All ©Riff Beach - OriginalWhen I’m here by your sideSometimes…..It makes me feel so smallYou know I’m really no oneNo one at allI certainly rememberWhile I was out wanderingJust wandering…..in the ColdYou gave me warmthThen, I gave you my soulCould never love anyoneAny-moreNo, not any…..moreAny moreThan I love youMy love for youFor better or worseLove you so much, BabySometimes, it hurtsNo, I could never love anyoneAny-moreNo, not any moreThan I love you
One of my older Original Songs performed and recorded with backing tracks and a little mix assist.Glimmer and a Prayer ©Riff Beach - RiffWerx (Revised 2026)You know you sense it creep inThe darkest part of nightIt's so damned hard to sleep inJust prayin' for mornin's lightTomorrow seems like yesterdayAnd, hope is wearing thinYour dreams all want to float awaySo, what will you do then?Just put your hand in my handAnd, let me hold you tightI know you'll understandDon't close your eyes tonightFor all that remains is worth lovingAnd, love is all that's leftThe joy we seek in living Is stealing time from deathWhen hope feels too forgivingAnd, happiness too politeLord, we're half-past livingYet, somehow, that's alright
A past Original re-imagined. It's not a song anymore.....More like a prayer to me! Something to help steady my personal battle with Prostate Cancer. May it bring some form of inspiration and hope to others. The Daily Grind © - Riff Beach Original - 2012, Revised 2024 Original - RiffWerx ®[Verse 1]Give me fresh coffee beans, and I’ll wake up feeling fineUntil I’m fed through The Daily GrindIt sure seems good while it’s churning awayBut I’m all ground up at the end of the dayOh, I got a tune in my headThat’s searching for wordsSearching for somethingThat’s never been heardPebbles in a quarryAll mixed into a loadSmashed into gravelAnd used to build a road[Pre-Chorus]But there’s a spark in the dustThere’s a spark in meI can feel it risingSlow and steadily[Chorus]Change in my pocketAnd nothing but timeI’m working my way through The Daily GrindOooh, I swear sometimesI’m losing my mind’Cause I’m so worn from The Grind[Verse 2]Put some coffee on to start my dayDon’t want to work, just hang out and playSometimes I swear that I’m losing my mindWant more from life than The Daily GrindI’ve been bent, but I’m still hereStill got fire in my bonesStill got a song that’s pushingTo make itself known[Pre-Chorus]And every hard dayLeaves a little lightI can feel tomorrowBreaking through tonight[Chorus]Change in my pocketAnd nothing but timeI’m working my way through The Daily GrindOooh, I swear sometimesI’m losing my mindBut, I won’t get lost in The Grind[Bridge]Maybe the road is roughMaybe the road is longBut I’m not doneI’m still growing strongFrom the quarry to the roadFrom the Earth to The SkyI’m learning how to liveNot just getting by[Chorus]Change in my pocketAnd nothing but timeI’m working my way through The Daily GrindOooh, I swear sometimesI’m losing my mindBut I’m reaching for more than The GrindOooh, I swear sometimesI’m losing my mindBut I’m so much more than The Grind
Collaborative Songwriting Project with Tony Harris of Tony's Lyrics. Tony developed the original song idea and lyrics and I just added a little seasoning to the Gumbo and stirred the stew with a bit of my musical meandering.Old New Orleans ©Tony’s Lyrics - Riff BeachOriginal Music - 2025Some call it a Place of HopeSome call it a Place of DespairGospel Music, Jazz, and BluesThey’re all just floating in the air New Orleans can steal your heartOr simply tear you apartIt’s History is tarnished GoldWhat’s New is often OldMaybe having so much funCan sometimes take its tollBut it’s a place with a lot of SoulLike Elvis and Rock n’ Roll(Oh Yeah, just like Elvis and Rock n’ Roll)New Orleans ain’t always prettyYet the songs about that CityJust never seem to go away You could sing ‘em all night and dayLike ‘Ol Hank’s ‘Jambalaya’Out on the Bayou having FunOr when The Blues catch fireLike ‘The House of The Rising Sun’It’s a Place of Broken DreamsA Place of half-baked SchemesBut usually far from TragicIt’s Voodoo and Black Magic
A (Yusuf) 'Cat Stevens' Classic. Listened to and loved for the better part of my Life. A song, a prayer, a Version......some thoughts. Just created simply and in my own way - vocal and acoustic guitar. Intended with respect to an incredibly prolific songwriter and performer from the 70's and beyond. Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, and Production for this Version by Riff Beach (RiffWerx Productions). 2024Lyrics - The WindI listen to the wind, to the wind of my soulWhere I'll end up, well I think only God really knowsI've sat upon the setting sun...But never, never, never, neverI never wanted water onceNo never, never, neverI listen to my words but they fall far belowI let my music take me where my heart wants to goI swam upon the Devil's lake...But never, never, never, neverI'll never make the same mistakeNo - never, never, neverWriter/s: CAT STEVENS, YUSUF ISLAM Publisher: BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLCLyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind
ReMix and revision of an Original song from back in the Early Days of SoundCloud. Original Lyrics, Music, Instruments, Vocals, and Production by riff Beach via RioffWerx Records and 3B Production & Recording.
My own Folked-Up version of this Beatle's Classic featuring the Sonic Strummed Rumble of a Breedlove Nylon Acoustic-Electric and a Vocal track.
Acoustic Re-recording and ReMix of a favorite Cat Yusuf Stevens song. Vocals, Guitar, Production via RiffWerx by Riff Beach. Three Track recording featuring a Martin GPC-X2E Acoustic, AKG C214 Condenser mic, and Mix-Mastered with Ozone 11 Advanced.
Acoustic strings dancing along on a cool breeze under the hot Summer sun. Rumble and sparkle of solid wood Martin Dread, strung with Martin Marquis Silked Phosphor Bronze 12's.....what it likes best. Re-stringing smaller bodies (000-OM's) with Martin Silk & Steel 11-47's. Yet, The Big Boy most wants to feed on PhosBronze. :D))))
A revisited Creative Take on a Simply Red Classic. Intended with all due respect. All Instruments, Vocals, Production by RiffWerx Records & 3B Production.
Creative Take on a Simply Red Classic. Intended with all due respect. All Instruments, Vocals, Production by RiffWerx Records & 3B Production.
Original version of this song composed and written by New Zealand Frontman for the band Crowded House, Neil Finn, and released in October 1986 as the fourth single from the album of the same name. I'm quite obviously NO Tribute Band or Performer in that sense. Yet, always loved this tune and sketched it in my own AcoustaTronic style, even though well outside of my wheelhouse. It's how I learn and attempt to improve my own original songwriting and production. Appreciate plays and feedback, but only intended for enjoyment and with all due respect to the Original. I make no money from my musical meandering, but put forth best efforts regardless.Don't Dream It's Over (1986 - Crowded House)… There is freedom withinThere is freedom withoutTry to catch the deluge in a paper cupThere's a battle aheadMany battles are lostBut you'll never see the end of the roadWhile you're travelling with me… Hey now, hey nowDon't dream it's overHey now, hey nowWhen the world comes inThey come, they comeTo build a wall between usWe know they won't win… Now I'm towing my carThere's a hole in the roofMy possessions are causing me suspicionBut there's no proofIn the paper todayTales of war and of wasteBut you turn right over to the TV page… Hey now, hey nowDon't dream it's overHey now, hey nowWhen the world comes inThey come, they comeTo build a wall between usWe know they won't win… Now I'm walking againTo the beat of a drumAnd I'm counting the steps to the door of your heartOnly shadows aheadBarely clearing the roofGet to know the feeling of liberation and release… Hey now, hey nowDon't dream it's overHey now, hey nowWhen the world comes inThey come, they comeTo build a wall between usYou know they won't win… Don't let them win (Hey now, hey now)Hey now, hey nowHey now, hey nowDon't let them win (They come, they come)Don't let them win (Hey now, hey now), yeahHey now, hey now
Crash 'Bang a Gong' into 'Satisfaction' and it might bear some sort of Bastardized version that sounds just a little bit like this? :-) Respect to The Stones. Just bored on a Spring Day and having Big Crazy Fun with Filtertrons. That's all.
Just a simple, minimally produced Original Tune reflecting on Happy Moments in Life. Sometimes, we all need to embrace and grab onto the present and the beauty in this World whenever we can.Burning ©Riff Beach - RiffWerxOriginal - 2023My mind crashed on a tumbling waveWhile walking along some familiar shoreLittle moments that we craveYet, we’re still left wanting more(Chorus)Come sit next to me by the fireLet us shimmer in the lightAs those flames keep dancing higherLove’s burning in our hearts tonightSome say nothing lasts foreverOne day we’ll remember whenMaking memories togetherWhile we share the love withinAs the cool sand soothes our soulsLet us never lose this desireWe both know what the future holdsWhen our hearts are set on fireSo, say goodnight to the sunAs the fire casts its amber glowWhen the world just feels numbI know a special place where we can go
Get Real ©Riff Beach - RiffWerx (Original - 2023)Closing my eyes, I think of youAnd my world is yours to takeYou are my dream come trueAnd, I want you there when I awakeCan't you hear me calling?You're the one I'm longing forIf we're really here togetherI'll never have to dream you anymoreOh Yeah, Now BabyLet's Get RealOh, No, No, No, I'm not crazyBut now you know just how I feelThrough all the YearsAnd the Joys....and the TearsWe smiled right through the painYou know we can do it betterWe can build it all back again
All music and production by Riff Beach, featuring PRS S2 Standard electric, Fender Mustang GTX50 Amp EFX and some Mixin'. Just some free flowing Guitar and Drumming on a Chilly Spring Day.
With Love for My Family and our amazing Young Adult Children.....May their Road continue to offer them a wondrous Journey through Life, filled with love, good health, adventure, and joy. This Tune re-created in my own way, featuring a favorite song from the Genius Vault of Yusuf Cat Stevens. Intended with all due respect in EcoustaTronic - a cleaner-Electric and Acoustic variation of AcoustaTronic Production - via RiffWerx Records in My Little Home Recording Workshop. All instruments, vocals, production by Riff Beach.On The Road To Find Out - Yusuf Cat StevensWell, I left my happy home, to see what I could find outI left my Folk and Friends with the aim to clear my mind outWell, I hit the rowdy road, and many kinds I met thereAnd many stories told me on the way to get there (Chorus)So, on and on I go, the seconds tick the time out So, much left to know, and I'm on the road to find outOh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh (throughout)But in the end I'll know, but on the way I wonderThrough descending snow, and through the frost and thunderWell, I listen to the wind come howl, telling me I have to hurryI listen to the robin's song, saying not to worry(Chorus…..and then instrumental)Well I found myself alone, hoping someone would miss meThinking about my home and the last woman to kiss meWell sometimes you have to moan, when nothing seems to suit ya’But nevertheless you know, you're locked towards the futureAnd I found my head one day, when I wasn't even tryingAnd here I have to say, ‘cause there is no use in lyingYes the answer lies within, so why not take a look now?Kick out the devil’s sin…..Pickup, pickup a good book nowYes the answer lies within, so why not take a look now?Kick out the devil’s sin……Pickup, pickup the good book now(Slower) Yes the an-swer lies with-in, so why not take a look nowKick out the devil’s sin……Pickup, pickup The Good Book now
With Big Love and Respect for The Marshall Tucker Band! Vocals, all instruments, and production by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Studios. Big Thanks to The Most Wonderful Riffanators! ;-)
Halfway Between Here and New Orleans © Original - Riff Beach ( RiffWerx - 2016, Revised 2022 ) Lady Luck….. Well, she left me out in Reno Just one more throw Before the red-eye home You know I just wanna’ hop a streetcar Or, maybe, take a shiny limousine I’m so tired of being crammed into airplanes That kinda’ travel just leaves me feeling mean (Chorus) Well, there’s sure something in living sunrise to sunset….. But, I’m not sure exactly what it means? And, just some thoughts on my way back to you Halfway - between here - and New Orleans Remember that time down on Decatur Or, when we first met on Magazine? We knew that sooner - or - later We’d end up halfway between here…. …..and New Orleans And somewhere over the Mighty Mississippi You know you’re right there in all my dreams All the time we’ll spend together Halfway between Here…. and ….. New Orleans
Not sure where these song ideas often come from? Music, Lyrics or both?Sometimes hard to create and other times they just run over me like a Steam Roller. Anyway, musings of someone just 'Letting Go'. Who knows? Vocals, guitars, all instruments and production by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records -3B Productions. Letting Go © Riff Beach - Original RiffWerx - 2022 I’m basking in Nothingness I’m pushing through time and space Not sure where I’m going Not sure of my place Such self importance It’s merely contrived One day we‘ll wake up Wondering how we survived With love in my heart And a most confused mind It tears me apart To feel so unkind So steady my path, Lord Tame all my dreams Show me the way To untwist my schemes May I become better In all I pursue For I mean no harm I simply love you
Did a Creative Cover of this one 5 years ago, but wanted to re-Record this early Neil Diamond masterpiece another time with an "Unplugged" Live style capture. Version by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records & Production. Martin GPC-11E, Hohner C Rocket Harmonica, Volt 476, Logic Pro X, Ozone Advanced 10. I Am I Said - Original - Neil Diamond LA’s fine, the sun shines, most 'the time And the feelin' is laid back Palm trees grow and rents are low, but I ’feel….. I-gotta’-start making my way back Oh, I’m New York City born and raised, but nowadays I'm lost between two shores. LA’s fine, but it ain't home…… And, New York's home… But, it ain't mine no more. (Chorus) I am I said….to no one there And no one heard at all, not even…… The chair I am, I cried I am, Said I And, I am lost, and I don’t…… even know why (Leaving me lonely - still) Did you ever hear about the frog who dreamed about being a King?…… And suddenly became one? Well, except for the names and a few other changes My story's the same one But, I have an emptiness deep inside so strong it won’t let me go And, I'm not a man who likes to swear, but I've never cared…. for the sound of being Alone. (Repeat Chorus and Out)
Alwaya dabbling in all kinds of music and soft-er 70's PopRock sounds, but also have a propensity for Big Kicks and Rock-infused electric tones too. Revised and edited a Logic Pro Drum bit and then created Rhythm with Contempo Strat and Lead track(s). Used the TV Jones Starwood Neck pickup on Custom Tele for Lead. Mixed using Ozone Advanced 10 and Waves AGT Live.
Big Star returns, revisited with a complete ReMix from Bravei featuring his Big Bad Brazilian Kicks and other signature Production elements. Music and Production - Bravei Brasil. Lyrics, vocals, and Instrument adds by Riff Beach. Big Star © Big Beat Beach 3B Records & Production - 2021 Music - Bravei Brasil Lyrics, Vocals, Lead Guitar Add - Riff Beach Once there was a Young Man And he dreamed up A big plan One day..... just up and ran away I remember….. He always used to say…. I'll get myself a shiny new guitar And when I learn to play…. I'll learn to play it well Just give it Hell And then I know There’s gotta’ be a way To find a little Fortune and Fame If I don’t I'll only have myself to blame (Chorus) For no matter what we are You know one day I’m gonna’ be A Big Star Oooooh, I just gotta’ be A Big Star Over time, he found some Fans Travelled in a Big Bus All over this Land Him…..and his Rock n’ Roll Band And then he heard ‘em all say No matter what anyone says you are You found a way And Now……Oh, Yeah Why, He’s a Big Star A Big Star Oh Yeah, In a Rock n’ Roll Band Never even has to drive his own car anymore No, No, no.....not anymore ‘Cuz he’s…. Why, he’s a Big Star He’s a Big Star A Big Star No matter what we are He’s A Big Star Big Star © Praia Big Beat 3B Records & Production - 2021 Música - Bravei Brasil Letras, vocais e guitarra solo - Riff Beach Era uma vez um jovem E ele sonhou Um grande plano Um dia ..... apenas se levantou e fugiu Eu lembro….. Ele sempre costumava dizer…. Vou comprar uma guitarra novinha em folha E quando eu aprender a jogar…. Vou aprender a jogar bem Apenas dê o inferno E então eu sei Deve haver uma maneira Para encontrar um pouco Fortuna e Fama Se eu não Eu só terei a mim mesmo para culpar (Refrão) Pois não importa o que somos Você sabe um dia Eu vou ser Uma grande estrela Oooooh, eu só tenho que ser Uma grande estrela Com o tempo, ele encontrou alguns fãs Viajou em um grande ônibus Por toda esta terra Ele ... e sua banda de Rock n 'Roll E então ele ouviu todos eles dizerem Não importa o que digam que você é Você encontrou um caminho E agora ... Oh, sim Por que, ele é uma grande estrela Uma grande estrela Oh sim, Em uma banda de Rock n 'Roll Nunca mais precisa dirigir seu próprio carro Não, não, não ..... não mais _ Porque ele é ... Por que, ele é uma grande estrela Ele é uma grande estrela Uma grande estrela Não importa o que somos Ele é uma grande estrela
All Original music, performance, vocals, instruments, and production by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records-3B Productions. Martin D15M, Hohner Rocket Harmonica, Warm 47 Jr mic, Volt 476, Logic Pro X. Flower Girl © Riff Beach - RiffWerx 2022 The flower that she was way back when Grew into the woman she is today I loved her from afar, Lord Then, she offered me……. a warm place to stay We never looked back Our Love, it’s found a way Time has been most kind And, it’s brought us here today I wish the days could be longer And…..the feeling’s growing stronger As we move along our way For the Flower that she was Is the woman She is today The time left in our Lives, Lord Falling more and more in love Each and every day Falling more and more in love Each and Every Day
Just a little Free-Flow Sketching with my Acoustic-Electric. Re-recorded and ReMixed with Martin GPC-11e. :D)))) Like this version much more than previous. Martin Acoustic Guitars just make me very, very Happy!
NEW Big Beat Beach Music. Production by Bravei Re-Release. 3B Productions. Nameless © Big Beat Beach - Original 3B Records & Production Bravei & Riff Music - 2022 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
Bob Seger once told the New York Times that "Like A Rock was inspired partly by the end of a relationship that had lasted for 11 years. You wonder where all that time went? But beyond that, it expresses my feeling that the best years of my life may have been in my late teens with no special commitments and no career". This iconic tune was used in an advertising campaign for Chevrolet trucks that ran from 1991 - 2004, making it indelibly associated with the vehicles. The song helped sell a lot of Silverados, and is considered one of the best choices for an ad campaign in The History of Music. 'Like a Rock' was the Title song from the thirteenth studio album of same name by American singer-songwriter Bob Seger, released in 1986. My own version humbly presented here with all due respect and appreciation for yet another Bob Seger Sparkly Gem. Did it in my own way, featuring Nylon Strings and Tele Tones floating around in the background. "Like A Rock" Bog Seger Stood there boldly Sweatin' in the sun Felt like a million Felt like number one The height of summer I'd never felt that strong Like a rock I was eighteen Didn't have a care Working for peanuts Not a dime to spare But I was lean and Solid everywhere Like a rock My hands were steady My eyes were clear and bright My walk had purpose My steps were quick and light And I held firmly To what I felt was right Like a rock Like a rock I was strong as I could be Like a rock Nothin' ever got to me Like a rock I was something to see Like a rock And I stood arrow-straight Unencumbered by the weight Of all these hustlers and their schemes I stood proud, I stood tall High above it all I still believed in my dreams Twenty years now Where'd they go? Twenty years I don't know I sit and I wonder sometimes Where they've gone And sometimes late at night Oh, when I'm bathed in the firelight The moon comes callin' a ghostly white And I recall I recall Like a rock Standin' arrow-straight Like a rock Chargin' from the gate Like a rock Carryin' the weight Like a rock Like a rock The sun upon my skin Like a rock Hard against the wind Like a rock I see myself again Like a rock Oh, like a rock!
An all Original instrumental Electro composition by Riff Beach. Music and Instruments by Riff Beach via RiffWerx and 3B Recording & Productions (RiffWerx Records) 2022. :D))) Created with HSS Stratocaster and recorded using a Supro Delta King 10 Tube amp and Fender Champion 20 Lead tones.
My AcoustaTronic take on this iconic gem from what is The Genius of Cat Stevens. All instruments and production by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records, 3B Productions - 2022. Wild World - Cat 'Yusuf' Stevens 1970 - From 'Tea For The Tillerman' Album Now that I've lost everything to you You say you wanna' start something new And it's breakin' my heart you're leavin' Baby, I'm grievin' But, if you leave take good care Hope you have a lot of nice things to wear But, then a lot of nice things turn bad.....Out there [Chorus] Oh, Baby, Baby, it's a Wild World It's hard to get by just upon a smile, Girl Oh, Baby, Baby, it's a Wild World I'll always remember you like a child, Girl Baby, I love you But, if you wanna' leave take good care Hope you make a lot of nice Friends out there But, just remember there's a lot of bad and Beware [Chorus] You know I've seen a lot of what the world can do And it's breakin' my heart in two Because I never wanna see you sad, Girl Don't be a bad girl
Updated AcoustaTronic take on a Dylan Classic. Half a Century ago and seems progress made is too often backsliding in so many ways. Hope and prayers for America and our World at Large. Seems we could and should be Better. Took a bit of Liberty in substituting my own revised lyrics for the 4th Verse. Crafted with admiration and respect for the Genius that is 'Dylan'. Celebrate and Cherish Your Freedom.....Don't ever take it for granted. Keep Peaceful Protest alive, because The Times Are A' Changin'. The Times They Are A Changin' Original by Bob Dylan (written - 1963, released 1965) Come gather 'round people wherever you roam And admit that the waters around you have grown And accept it that soon you'll be drenched to the bone If your time to you is worth savin' Then you better start swimmin' or you'll sink like a stone, For the times, they are a-changin' Come writers and critics who prophesize with your pen And keep your eyes wide (open) the chance won't come again And don't speak too soon for the wheel's still in spin And there's no tellin' who it's namin' For the loser now will be later to win For the times they are a-changin' Come Senators, Congressmen, please heed the call Don't stand in the doorway, don't block up the hall For he that gets hurt will be he who has stalled There's a battle outside and it's ragin' It'll soon shake your windows and rattle your walls For the times they are a-changin' Despicable Liars who won’t do their part For they have no conscience nor care in their heart Picking your pockets for their insatiable greed Oh, but you just wait They’ll remove your Republic .......and replace it with Hate For the times they are a changin’ The line it is drawn the curse it is cast The slow one now will later be fast As the present now will later be past The order is rapidly fadin' And the first one now will later be last For the times they are a-changin' For The Times They Are a-Changin'
My AcoustaTronic abbreviated take on another Dylan Classic Tune. I only included Verses 1-5, because like so many Dylan songs, the Original was quite lengthy. Featured on Dylan's masterful 'Blood On The Tracks' Album - 1975. Written during a creative period of his separation and divorce from first wife, Sara. The title may have been taken from a lyric in Creedence Clearwater Revival’s seminal 1970 hit, “Who’ll Stop The Rain.” Shelter From The Storm Original Song and Lyrics - Bob Dylan 'Twas in another lifetime, one of toil and blood When blackness was a virtue the road was full of mud I came in from the wilderness, a creature void of form Come in, she said I'll give ya shelter from the storm And if I pass this way again, you can rest assured I'll always do my best for her, on that I give my word In a world of steel-eyed death, and men who are fighting to be warm Come in, she said I'll give ya shelter from the storm Not a word was spoke between us, there was little risk involved Everything up to that point had been left unresolved Try imagining a place where it's always safe and warm Come in, she said I'll give ya shelter from the storm I was burned out from exhaustion, buried in the hail Poisoned in the bushes an' blown out on the trail Hunted like a crocodile, ravaged in the corn Come in, she said I'll give ya shelter from the storm Suddenly I turned around and she was standin' there With silver bracelets on her wrists and flowers in her hair She walked up to me so gracefully and took my crown of thorns Come in, she said I'll give ya shelter from the storm Now there's a wall between us, somethin' there's been lost I took too much for granted, I got my signals crossed Just to think that it all began on an uneventful morn Come in, she said I'll give ya shelter from the storm Well, the deputy walks on hard nails and the preacher rides a mount But nothing really matters much, it's doom alone that counts And the one-eyed undertaker, he blows a futile horn Come in, she said I'll give ya shelter from the storm I've heard newborn babies wailin' like a mournin' dove And old men with broken teeth stranded without love Do I understand your question, man, is it hopeless and forlorn Come in, she said I'll give ya shelter from the storm In a little hilltop village, they gambled for my clothes I bargained for salvation and she gave me a lethal dose I offered up my innocence I got repaid with scorn Come in, she said I'll give ya shelter from the storm Well, I'm livin' in a foreign country but I'm bound to cross the line Beauty walks a razor's edge, someday I'll make it mine If I could only turn back the clock to when God and her were born Come in, she said I'll give ya shelter from the storm Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Bob Dylan Shelter from the Storm lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Crazy Little Thing called 'Move, Damn Fingers, Move'. Me trying to keep up with my Drum Tracks on my Fender Squier Double-Bucker! ;-)
Got my Weekend Silly on with some new Gear here and just singing and playing the Thinline Tele to my new Drummer's Hard Hittin' spanks. Recorded by Riff Beach at RiffWerx Studios - Volt 476, Warm Audio WA-12, Active Dynamic Mic, '72 Thinline Tele, Marshall Plexi, and Kitchen SinkWorX. :D))) HellBender © Riff Beach - RiffWerx 3B Production - 2022 (Lyrics, Vocals, Instruments, Production by Riff Beach)
Oh, Holy Crap….. Looks like Rain all day I guess, well maybe, I'll just stay in and play Cuz' it's time to Fire up a Fender Just Crank up the Amp Oh Yeah Cuz' we're headin' for a HellBender Oh Yeah So, Baby, Let's Get Tropical I need something Cool with Ice And if you’ll add something real nice Oh Yeah Add a little Octane, Baby Oh yeah Now that’s a mighty tasty treat Oh Yeah A little bit Sour and a little bit Sweet Whoa….Well, now ya’ know This sure beats workin’ 9 to 5 Oh Yeah It’s a well-known fact…… That Guitars save a whole lotta’ Lives Oh Yeah Ya’ know we don’t need No Bartender Long as there’s Music and some Hooch Swirlin’ in the Blender Oh yeah, Oh Now What’s that you say? Say you don’t drink? Hey, why now Love’s the Best Drug Anyway And the music just makes it all OK But no matter what….. With some Luck and a Prayer Oh Yeah It’ll be alright Cuz’ we’re goin’ on a HellBender tonight……Oh Yeah Don’t you know we’re goin’ on a HellBender? Get your crazy on Cuz’ it’s goin’ be alright We’re goin’ on a HellBender Tonight We’re goin’ on a HellBender…..Oh Yeah Ummmm…..hmmmmmm Yeah
My own derivative AcoustaTronic version of a Gatlin Brothers creative interpretative of a Trad Gospel tune predicated upon the story of The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32). Prodigal Son (Referencing The Gatlin Brothers-Gaither 'Come Home' Version - 1997) There was a young man who had the best of everything (Oh Yeah) He was the first born of a wealthy man But he was not satisfied with the best of everything So he took his possessions in his hand He traveled far and wide and he tasted worldly pleasure Deep inside he was lonely without measure And he wound up in a pig pen when he was nearly left for dead Then he raised his eyes toward Heaven as he said (Chorus) I will arise and I will go back to my Father's house I will beg him to forgive me for the fool that I've been I will arise and I will go back to my Father's house I will gladly be a servant if he'll take me back again? I was a young man who had the best of everything I was the first born of a hard-working man But I was not satisfied with the best of everything So I took my possessions in my hand I traveled far and wide and I tasted worldly pleasure Deep inside I was lonely without measure Wound up in California where I nearly died Then I raised my eyes toward Heaven as I cried (Repeat Chorus)
Angel (This Version - Riff Beach AcoustaTronic Sketch - 2022) Spend all your time waiting For that second chance For a break that would make it okay There's always some reason To feel not good enough And it's hard at the end of the day I need some distraction Oh a beautiful release Memories seep from my veins Let me be empty Oh and weightless and maybe I'll find some peace tonight In the arms of the angel Fly away from here From this dark cold hotel room And the endlessness that you fear You are pulled from the wreckage Of your silent reverie You're in the arms of the angel May you find some comfort here So tired of the straight line And everywhere you turn There's vultures and thieves at your back And the storm keeps on twisting You keep on building the lies That you make up for all that you lack It don't make no difference Escaping one last time It's easier to believe In this sweet madness Oh this glorious sadness That brings me to my knees In the arms of the angel Fly away from here From this dark cold hotel room And the endlessness that you fear You are pulled from the wreckage Of your silent reverie You're in the arms of the angel May you find some comfort here You're in the arms of the angel May you find some comfort here Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Sarah McLachlan / Rudy Perez Angel lyrics © Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., Scoggin Songs, Rubet Music Publishing Inc. Videos
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
Unfiltered, unflavored sound of my new Taylor 110e Dread Acoustic Electric recorded direct-in to Black Lion Audio interface on Logic Pro. Created quickly and contemporaneously, this reflects the trite sorta' Acoustic dabbling I so love. Always enjoy playing Electric, but Acoustic has its own special joys. Owned LOTS of acoustics and many costing way more, but the tone of this one - both unplugged and with the amplified ES2 system - is as special as any! :D)))
Little of That and a Little of This © Big Beat Beach (Riff Beach) 3B Records & Production - 2022 Lyrics, Vocals, Percussion, Guitars, Production - Riff Beach A Little of That And a Little of This Stealin’ the green From your eyes Singin’ the Blues RIght outta’ the skies Drop it all …in the Deep Blue Sea Sundrops in my pockets Come follow me Let’s go skippin’ A-long the sand Waves try to catch us …..if they can Life’s Big Fun When you don’t plan Chorus Give me a Hug Give me a Kiss (And) a little of that And a little of this Oh, Yeah You know what I mean Skirtin’ Disaster While living a Dream We’re gonna’ laugh Until we scream Oh, Yeah…. Havin’ a Blast Not losin’ steam (Repeat Chorus)
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?
My own 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 and some that I have obviously not acknowledged here for the purpose of brevity. Long live fond recollections of that most amazing time and the joy these special musical memories left us all forever. :D))) Like Tuesday.....it's Gone with The Wind, but Never Forgotten!!! Lovingly created with my Ibanez AS53 Solid Hog Thin-Line and Fender Mustang GTX50 Amp (Ethereal Feel, which emulates '65 Deluxe Reverb flavorings). <3
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
Digits dancing along fretboard to this beautiful Celtic Harp. The Eastman Cedar Hog Grand Auditorium Acoustic is one fab slab of mighty good Wood. Close your eyes, kick back, and ponder all of the quieter, breathtaking beauty and splendor that this World can serve up to us at times. Focus on those things whenever you can, Friends! Relax and Float Away with me. Always Thanks for those blessed 'Quieter Moments'. :D)))
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
Created Backing Tracking and then accompanied intuitively on my Toronado Paranormal Electric Double-Bucker and mixed it all up. Sometimes, nothing like like a little warm Fire on a Chilly Day to chase your Blues away. ;-)
Intuitive Blues Blasting with the Fender Squier Toronado Paranormal Electric Double-Bucker to a roasted, slow-cooked Bit Crushed Drum Loop.
Serious people know not to take themselves too seriously. Always do your best. Stay humble. Don't read your own headlines. There's always someone or something better. Each of us are always able to look, listen, learn, and improve upon whatever we 'Master'......or 'Think We Have'. We're all Legends in our Own Minds sometimes. As The Mighty Mighty Master of Nothing, myself, here I am.......always attempting to enjoy each moment to the fullest. Wanting to simply do my best given my shortcomings. That's all. I will fall short, I will fail, I will make mistakes, but I will always get up, dust off, and keep moving forward in some way - each and every day. Most of all, try to keep it FUN. Smile through the pain if and when you can, Friends. Enjoy Life. Live, Love, Laugh! ;-) Don't sweat the small stuff........ Forget "Get"....To Give is to Live! The Mighty Mighty Master of Nothing © Riff Beach Original - RiffWerx - 2017 (Revised Version - 2021) Oh, it’s really sad to say, My Friend But, as I approach The End Strange face in a mirror stares right through me Yet, loving this place I always longed to be It’s a place that we all know Not too hard for anyone to go Must be real if we accept it as so I know you know the feeling that I know (Chorus) It sure seems right as rain Even though it causes me some pain My Cup runneth over with all I write and sing Yet, here am I…..The Mighty Mighty Master of Nothing The Mighty Mighty Master of Nothing (Bridge) Sometimes, for those who wish to be King Best remember exactly what power can bring For, you need not follow any rules at all If you keep your Kingdom tidy and small How insane and pointedly true And, I’m afraid you believe it, too Or, do you think that they don’t see? We’re often all Fools…… Yeah, even You and Me (Chorus and Out)
A newly recorded Cover take on this one in AcoustaTroninc Style. It's an Alt-verison of a Favorite recorded previously from the amazing Civil Wars. What a sound they created. Massive Kudo's to JPW and JW. Just sketched here with all due love and respect in my own way. Used some new mics and the Martin 'Black Smoke' 000 and Classic Vibe 50's Tele to shape this creative interpretation. Dust To Dust (The Civil Wars) It's not your eyes It's not what you say It's not your laughter That gives you away You're just lonely You've been lonely too long All your acting, your thin disguise All your perfectly delivered lines They don't fool me You've been lonely too long Let me in the walls You've built around We can light a match And burn them down Let me hold your hand And dance 'round and 'round the flames In front of us Dust to dust You've held your head up You've fought the fight You bear the scars You've done your time Listen to me You've been lonely too long Let me in the walls You've built around We can light a match And burn them down Let me hold your hand And dance 'round and 'round the flames In front of us Dust to dust You're like a mirror, reflecting me Takes one to know one, so take it from me You've been lonely You've been lonely too long We've been lonely We've been lonely too long Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Joy Elizabeth Williams / John Paul White Dust to Dust lyrics © Shiny Happy Music, Spirit Of Nashville One
All Original instrumental inspired by and dedicated to my Good Friend and Big Beat Beach Bandmate, Bravei Brasil. Guitar parts contemporaneously 'Martin'-ized by Riff on an 000 Special X Model. Added Mini Cajon slaps, thumps, and taps while tracking and playing along. :D)))
Pick It Up © Music Creation/Production - Bravei Lyrics, Vocals - Riff Beach Big Beat Beach Records -2021 We’re Heading on Up But, We Keep…. Falling Down Gotta’ pick ourselves Up From the cold, hard Ground Our knees are scuffed Our Bones are sore Our minds confused All those Lies….. And so much more Don’t give me excuses Don’t you criticize One day you’ll wake up And You’ll realize So, Pick It Up Don’t Put ‘Em Down Your Time is Up Don’t Look Around Don’t You Look Around (Repeat Verses) Pick It Up © Criação / Produção Musical - Bravei Letras, vocais - Riff Beach Brave Beach Records -2021 Estamos subindo Mas, nós mantemos…. Caindo Temos que nos levantar Do solo frio e duro Nossos joelhos estão arranhados Nossos ossos estão doloridos Nossas mentes confusas Todas aquelas mentiras… .. E muito mais Não me dê desculpas Não critique Um dia você vai acordar E você vai perceber Então, pegue Não os abaixe Seu tempo acabou Não olhe em volta Você não olha em volta (Repetir versos)
Another sparkly gem from the Cat-Vault interpreted in my own AcoustaTronic way. He understands what Love is all about. Thanks for writing and creating such an incredible song, Cat Yusuf Stevens. It's remained a template for how to live and love from the time I first heard it. Such inspiring lyrics and music. Oh, Very Young - Cat Stevens - 1974 Oh, very young What will you leave us this time You're only dancing on this Earth for a short while And though your dreams may toss and turn you now They will vanish away like your daddy's best jeans Denim Blue fading up to the sky And though you want him to last forever You know he never will (You know he never will) And the patches make the goodbye harder still Oh, very young What will you leave us this time There'll never be a better chance to change your mind And if you want this world to see a better day Will you carry the words of love with you Will you ride the great white bird into Heaven And though you want to last forever You know you never will (You know you never will) And the goodbye makes the journey harder still Oh, very young What will you leave us this time You're only dancing on this Earth for a short while Oh, very young What will you leave us this time
There once was an amazing magical musical Band called 'Bread', fronted by the inimitable David Gates. Cover 'Sketch' created with all due respect and love for Bread, albeit only a rather small slice here. ;-) Look What You've Done (Bread - Gates - 1970) You have taken the heart of me And left just a part of me, And look, look, look what you've done. Well, you took all the best of me, So come get the rest of me, And look back, finish what you've begun. There is some-one you ought to meet, It's me, Mister Incomplete. Look, at what I've become. For it's due to the lack of you That I'm now only half of two. Look back, finish what you've begun. Come and sit by my side Where there's nothing to hide. You will try to decide what you needed But from where I stand today, I can't think of the way Or the words that I might say That will change your mind and make you stay. Oh, no, not for all the times I've pleaded. Look, look, look what you've done. You have taken the best of me, So come get the rest of me, And look back, finish what you've begun. I'll be done.
Beautiful Original Music created by My Dear Friend and a most talented Producer, Bravei Brasil........to which I wrote a Song and recorded......and then, he 'blended it all up'. Such a joy and a real privilege to collaborate with Bravei, a great Friend and gifted Music Creator and Producer. Song Lyrics follow in English and Portuguese. Bravei and I, both, hope that you will enjoy this Happy Tune! :D Wonder Not © Riff Beach - Original (Lyrics) Music & Production - Bravei Brasil Wake Up Now Walk out that door Wonder Not ….about today What will we do? Where will we go? Why not laugh? Why not cry? Why not scream? Why not sigh? Maybe, just a Little? Maybe, just a Lot? Oh, Yeah (Chorus) Oh, Glory Day Comin’ Our Way Shine your Smile Leave us feeling…. Just like a Child Let us Be….. What We can Be No Time for History Nor Faded Memory Oh No, We’re gonna’ Run We’re gonna’ Play Don’t save a thing For another day (Bridge) Oh, No No….. Oh, No No Non, No, No….. Oh, Glory Day Bring it all our Way C’Mon over here Fill our glass… Full of Cheer Oh, Glory Day……Comin’ Our Way ! Não pergunto © Praia do Riff - Original (Lyrics) Música e Produção - Bravei Brasil Acorde agora Saia pela porta Não me pergunto ….sobre Hoje O que faremos? Onde nós vamos? Por que não rir? Por que não chorar? Por que não gritar? Por que não suspira? Um pouco? Muito? (Refrão) Oh, Glory Day Comendo nosso caminho Brilhe seu sorriso Deixe-nos sentir ... como uma criança Deixe-nos ser….. O que podemos ser Não há tempo para o histórico Nem memória desvanecida Nós vamos 'Run Nós vamos tocar Não salve nada Por outro dia (Ponte) Ah, não Não, não, não Ah, não Não, não, não Oh,Glory Day Traga tudo do nosso jeito C'Mon por aqui Encha nosso copo… Cheio de alegria
Take The Long Way Home © Music and Performance by Gene Jumper Lyrics, Vocals - Riff Beach Oh, what a Day! What a Beautiful Day…. Say whatever ya’ gonna’ say, Miss May Cuz’ I’m goin’ to see Miss June Cuz’ Miss June Well, now Miss June She promised me a Silvery Moon So, ya’ better say what ya’ got to say Cuz’ we’re gonna’ Take The Long Way Oh, Yeah We’re gonna’ Take The Long Way Oh, We’re gonna’ Take The Long Way Home Now, Let’s Take The Long Way Home Oh, Me Oh My Gotta’ get there by July Or, I might get a Tear in my Eye You know…..I just wanna’ Stroll C’Mon now, we gotsta’ Roll Cuz’ We Takin’ the Long Way Oh Yeah, Like I said…. We’re gonna’ Take the Long Way Gonna’ Take The Long Way….Home We’re Taking the Long Way Don’t-cha’ know ? The Long Way Oh, Yeah….. Gonna’ Take the Long Way Home Oh, Yeah….You Know We’re Gonna’ Take The Long Way
New Offering from Big Beat Beach, featuring the Fusion of Bravei and Riff Sounds. We hope it's enjoyed? Thanks for Listening, as always. Brave New World © Big Beat Beach 3B Records & Production - 2021 All Music Composition and Production by Bravei (Brasil) Lyrics, Vocals, Misc. - Riff Beach - RiffWerx 2021 Got a Billions Bucks So, Won’t you just Wish Me Luck? Got a Taste for Space And, We’re Blasting off….. Headed to a Brave New Place Some Brave New Place It’s Up There….Up There Somewhere…. Oh, What lies ahead? (What’s) left behind? Slipping by The Stars Just passed Moon and Mars Won’t you come Drink Down…. Some of the Milky Way with me? Something Lost And, Something Found And….Off we go To a Brave New World Oh, Boys and Girls Searching for Survival On the Way to Revival We mean No Harm We’ll Keep it Warm Bright Dreams and Promises It's all out in Front All…..out…. In Front of Us Nova oferta da Big Beat Beach, com a fusão de Bravei e Riff Sounds. Esperamos que tenha gostado. Obrigado por ouvir, como sempre. Admirável Mundo Novo © Big Beat Beach 3B Records e produção - 2021 Toda a composição e produção musical da Bravei (Brasil) Letras, vocais, Misc. - Praia Riff - RiffWerx 2021 Tenho bilhões de dólares Então, você não vai apenas me desejar sorte? Tenho gosto pelo espaço E, estamos decolando ... Rumo a um admirável lugar novo Um admirável lugar novo Está lá em cima ... Lá em cima Em algum lugar…. Oh, o que vem pela frente? (O que é) deixado para trás? Escorregando pelas estrelas Acabei de passar a Lua e Marte Você não virá Beber ... Um pouco da Via Láctea comigo? Algo perdido E algo encontrado E ... vamos embora Para um admirável mundo novo Oh, meninos e meninas Em Busca de Sobrevivência A caminho do avivamento Queremos dizer sem danos Vamos mantê-lo aquecido Sonhos e promessas brilhantes Está tudo na frente Tudo… .. fora…. Na nossa frente
Oh, Glory Day © Big Beat Beach Music & Production - Bravei Brasil Riff Beach - (Lyrics, Vocal, Lead Guitar) 3B Records & Production - 2021 Wake Up Now Oh, Yeah Are You Gonna’ Walk out that door? Wonder not ….about today What will we do? Oh, where will we go? And, why not laugh? Or, why not cry? Why not scream? Or, why not sigh? Maybe just a little? Maybe a lot? Chorus Oh, Glory Day It’s all Comin’ Our Way Shine your Smile Leave us feeling…. Just like a Child Let us Be….. What We can be Cuz’ I got no time for History I don’t want to be a Faded Memory We’re gonna’ Run We’re gonna’ Play We won’t save a thing Oh no for another day Bridge Oh, No No, no, no Uhmmmm…Uhmmm..Uhmmmm Oh, Glory Day Bring it all our Way Glory Day I can feel it Comin’ Our Way….Glory Day Oh, Glory Day © Música e Produção - Bravei Brasil Riff Beach - (Letras, Vocal, Guitarra Principal) Brave Beach Records
Acorde agora Oh sim Você vai sair por aquela porta? Não me pergunto ... sobre hoje O que faremos? Oh, para onde iremos? E por que não rir? Ou, por que não chorar? Por que não gritar? Ou, por que não suspirar? Talvez um pouquinho? Talvez muito? Refrão Oh, dia de glória Está tudo vindo em nossa direção Brilhe seu sorriso Deixe-nos sentir…. Como uma criança Deixe-nos ser….. O que podemos ser Porque eu não tenho tempo para história Eu não quero ser uma memória desbotada Nós vamos correr Nós vamos jogar Não vamos salvar nada Oh não para outro dia Ponte Ah não Não não não Uhmmmm ... Uhmmm..Uhmmmm Oh, dia de glória Traga tudo do nosso jeito Dia de glória eu posso sentir isso Vindo do nosso jeito ... Dia da glória
One of my favorite songs of all time, created AcoustatTronically in my own way with all due respect to the Mighty Canadian Balladeer Songwriter, and Performing Artist, Gordon Lightfoot. Vocals, Guitars, and Production by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records - 2021. If You Could Read My Mind - Gordon Lightfoot - circa 1970 If you could read my mind, Love, what a tale my thoughts could tell Just like an old time movie 'bout a ghost from a wishing well In a castle dark or a fortress strong with chains upon my feet You know that ghost is me And, I will never be set free as long as I'm a ghost that you can't see If I could read your mind, Love, what a tale your thoughts could tell Just like a paperback novel, the kind the drugstores sell When you reach the part where the heartaches come, the hero won't be me Because heroes often fail You won't read that book again, because the end is just too hard to take I walk away like a movie star, who gets burned in a three-way script Enter number two A movie queen to play the scene of bringin' all the good things out in me But, for now, Love, let's be real..... I never thought I could act this way, and I've got to say that I just don't get it I don't know where we went wrong, but the feeling's gone.... And, I just can't get it back (Repeat Chorus 'Blended' Verse.....and Out)
This Original Gem was actually titled >>> "I'm Eighteen" and featured on Alice Cooper's 'Love It To Death' Album, released in 1970. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%27m_Eighteen (I'm)Eighteen (Alice Cooper) Lines form on my face and hands Lines form from the ups and downs I’m in the middle without any plans I’m a boy and I’m a man I’m eighteen and I don’t know what I want Eighteen and I just don’t know what I want Eighteen and I gotta’ get away I’ve gotta’ get outta’ this place Or, I’ll go runnin’ in outer space I’ve got a baby’s brain and an old man’s heart Took eighteen years to get this far Don’t always know what I’m talkin’ about Feels like I’m livin’ in the middle of doubt Cuz’ I’m eighteen, I get confused every day Eighteen, I just don’t know what to say Eighteen, I just gotta’ get away Lines form on my face and hands Lines form from the ups and downs I’m in the middle without any plans I’m a boy and I’m a man I’m eighteen and I like it Yes, I like it Oh, I like it, love it, like it, love it Eighteen, eighteen, eighteen, eighteen, and I like it!
ReMiX Version of a Tune crafted about 8 years ago (circa 2012). Original Music and Songwriting, Lyrics, Guitars, Vocals by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records. Analogous Thinking © Riff Beach - Original RiffWerx - 2021 Revised (ReMiX) Analogous Thinking….I think its time to rescue me A simile seems to cause a smile way too easily Like a Dog chases a Cat….A Cat pounces on a Mouse Shouldn’t be throwing rocks from the porch of my Glass House (Chorus) Why do I connect dots…..dots that should never link? How can something come from Cactus make such a tasty drink? What wrong turn in the road leads to such twisted thought? Maybe, the filter’s missing between my head and heart? Like a groundhog searching for its shadow on a Winter’s day Or, a bug stuck in the mud, while the leaves all blow away Like what happens to a statue when the Pigeons overeat Or, a raindrop in the desert when the sand begins to heat What happened to my brain? All tangled torn and turned When a Fuel Truck smacks a Train…… Well, something’s gonna’ get burned Analogous thinking.......just another way to pass some time Like a walk out in the yard escapes the prison of my mind (Post Chorus) Why do I connect dots……dots that should never link? How can something come from Cactus make such a tasty drink? Why does the moon turn yellow……why’s the sky so blue? If you keep asking all those questions …..something might happen to you
Bravei Brasil and Riff Beach have forged a continuum under the 'Big Beat Beach' banner. In fusing together their musical interests, the intent is to shape a fresh, vibrant, and lively sound that blurs the typical boundaries of genre. 3B Records and Production is officially releasing its first new project - "Song Undone ©" here on SoundCloud. Song Undone © Brave Beach Records & Production - 2021 All Music Composition and Production by Bravei (Brasil) Lyrics and Vocals - Riff Beach Thoughts in your head Feelings in your heart They make you feel whole Or tear you apart The words seemed so right When I wrote them last night But, I’m not sure anymore I really don’t know (Chorus) You know tomorrow’s A whole new day Song Un-done…. (Why) Don’t let it get away Maybe, you know what I mean? Not much left to say That hasn’t been said or seen Another fleeting dream I don’t want to forget…. Or…….Regret…… Don’t you let it Get away (Bridge) Song Undone Song Undone Song to be Sung Some things left……Undone Thoughts come and go Floating on a cloud Like another face…..someplace Lost in a Crowd Canção desfeita © Big Beat Beach 3B Records e produção - 2021 Toda a composição e produção musical da Bravei (Brasil) Letra e Música por Riff Beach Pensamentos na sua cabeça Sentimentos em seu coração Eles fazem você se sentir completo Ou rasgar você em pedaços As palavras pareciam tão certas Quando eu os escrevi ontem à noite Mas, eu não tenho mais certeza Eu realmente não sei Refrão Você sabe de amanhã Um dia totalmente novo Song Un-done…. (Por que) Não deixe escapar Talvez, você sabe o que quero dizer? Não resta muito a dizer Isso não foi dito ou visto Outro sonho fugaz Eu não quero esquecer ... Ou …… .Regret …… Não deixe Cai fora Ponte Canção Desfeita Canção Desfeita Canção para ser cantada Algumas coisas foram deixadas ... desfeitas Pensamentos vêm e vão Flutuando em uma nuvem Como outro rosto ... em algum lugar Perdido na multidão
The Sugar Shack © Riff Beach - Original RiffWerx 2018 You know, whatever you do Comes back to you So, jot it down, Baby In a book about yourself Before you put it back Upon the shelf Chorus As for me, well…. I just wanna’ go back To a jumpin' little bar Called The Sugar Shack Bridge On sugar white sand With a hard-rockin’ band Playing an earth shaking beat You just can’t stay off your feet No need streaming music When I’m dreaming you Makes me wanna' go back We can dance like two fools Chorus 2 At the Sugar Shack I just wanna’ go back To The Sugar Shack Ya’ know we wanna’ go back To The Sugar Shack Oh, Lord….Take me back To The Sugar Shack
Suzie Q is a tune with quite a long and rather remarkable history. This Classic was covered by many famous artists and bands, before it caught fire again as a breakout Monster Hit for Creedence Clearwater Revival (re-released on their 1968 Debut Album). The CCR version is still a primary frame-of-reference for me, but just re-created my own way with all due respect to the Original songwriter, Dale Hawkins. Hawkins wrote and first recorded it in 1957. Seems there's still a dispute about whether the '57 song was a remake of an earlier Sonny Boy Williams ditty of the same name, released as early as 1939. Anyway, vocals, all instruments, and production for this version by RiffBeach via RiffWerx Records & Production. Hope it's enjoyed? :D))) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susie_Q_(song)
Created a backing track, bit-crushed drums, then played along with Squier Classic Vibe 50s Strat. The Cor-Tek Folks in Indonesia crafted one mighty fine Music Machine for The Fender Corporation with this Model. Like it as much as any Fender - among those owned - over the years. It's as good an Electric Guitar as I've ever played at any price. Strings are all I would ever really change on it, too. ;-)
Original Lyrics and Music - Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records. Recorded and produced by Riff Beach, featuring my Tele In AcoustaTronic style with Hohner Rocket Harmonica. Circus © Riff Beach - RiffWerx Original - 2020 - Copyright There’s a lonely sadness hiding Behind the eyes of The Clown It can’t be soothed by applause Before the Circus leaves The Town Yet, The Show Must Go On The Entertainers must perform They defy and juggle death As they go on and on….and on Chorus Life is just a Circus And Oh, how it entertains us As we dance and play In moments that take our breath away (All those moments that take our breath away) Sometimes, it’s hard not to feel When everything becomes so real There’s no more hedging bets When they take away the nets Bridge All the noise and confusion The Taming of The Beast As we cling to The Grand Illusion Or, perhaps, become The Feast Finding courage to conquer it all Oh Yeah, Life is but a Circus And even though it will disappear We’ll get by with a Smile and a Tear
Who says the Squier Classic Vibe 50s Strat isn't a "Real" Stratocaster? Well KMA, Kemosabe, cuz' they're every bit as good, playable, and tone-tasty as my AmPro Strat, but just come in a different flavor. That's all! ;-)
The Sound of my Eastman AC522CEGB. Riff Beach Original Instrumental Guitar Sketching. Recorded in Stereo via Audient iD14 i/o through iMac using Logic Pro, all latest software updates/editions. Onboard Factory Guitar Electronics - LR Baggs AES VTC equipped. Strung with D'Addario 12-53 XS Phosphor Bronze strings. Likely won't ever change anything about this special acoustic set-up. :D)))
Godzilla Thumps! Sound of screamin' Tele TV Jones PickUps featured along with a heaping helping of Original Electric Instrumental Insanity. Tele Custom riding molten hot on a BitCrushed Drum Track created in BIAB.
"Dust to Dust" is a song originally recorded by American folk band, The Civil Wars, from their self-titled fifth studio album in 2013. The stunning harmonic vocals of Joy Williams and John Paul White are beyond my wheelhouse. Interpreted in my own style with all due love and respect for such a beautiful, heartfelt composition. Dust To Dust (The Civil Wars) It's not your eyes It's not what you say It's not your laughter That gives you away You're just lonely You've been lonely too long All your acting, your thin disguise All your perfectly delivered lines They don't fool me You've been lonely too long Let me in the walls You've built around We can light a match And burn them down Let me hold your hand And dance 'round and 'round the flames In front of us Dust to dust You've held your head up You've fought the fight You bear the scars You've done your time Listen to me You've been lonely too long Let me in the walls You've built around We can light a match And burn them down Let me hold your hand And dance 'round and 'round the flames In front of us Dust to dust You're like a mirror, reflecting me Takes one to know one, so take it from me You've been lonely You've been lonely too long We've been lonely We've been lonely too long Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Joy Elizabeth Williams / John Paul White Dust to Dust lyrics © Shiny Happy Music, Spirit Of Nashville One
Cooked up on a Rainy Day just playing my Tele Custom Classic Classic 60's Vibe Electric along to some Bitcrushed drum tracks that I created using Logic Pro. Big Fun was had here! ;-) Unwound, Unbound....Unwinding in my Little Home Studio.
The Sound of My Eastman Grand Auditorium Acoustic AC22CEOV. She sings. Love the tone of Solid Spruce Top and Ovangkol back and sides.
All Music and Production by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records - 2021. Acoustic Guitar - Martin 000-15M. Big Bridge © Riff Beach - RiffWerx Original - 2021 - Copyright Oh Now Don’t You See? It’s a Big Bridge from You to Me Leads us to The Other Side Now don’t you go and hide Long Dark Nights...... Left behind Oh, Let your Love Light Shine Oh Yeah It’s a Big Bridge From You to Me Oh, Darlin’, Don’t You See? It’s a Big Bridge From You to Me Don’t You See? Oh Yeah Don’t You Realize? We’ll soon be… On The Other Side
All the nastiest traits, desolation and destruction that I could coax out of Fender's incredible Squier J Mascis (Dinosaur Jr) Jazz Master. Don't tell 'em, but they charge way too little for such a great guitar. ;-) Played along intuitively to some self-created pad-tapped Bitcrushed-to-Hell-'n-Back Ultrabeat Drums in Logic Pro.
My own interpretation of this John Sebastian and The Lovin' Spoonful's memorable tune (circa 1967). "Darlin' Be Home Soon" (or "Darling, Be Home Soon"), a song written by John Sebastian of The Lovin' Spoonful for the soundtrack of Francis Ford Coppola's film 'You're a Big Boy Now". It appeared on The Lovin' Spoonful's 1967 soundtrack album - also entitled "You're a Big Boy Now". Originally, "Darling" was released as a single, reaching #15 on the US pop charts. Darling Be Home Soon (Sebastian) The Lovin' Spoonful Come….And talk of all the things we did today Here…..And laugh about our funny little ways While we have a few minutes to breathe Then I know that it's time you must leave But, Darling be home soon I couldn't bear to wait an extra minute if you dawdled My Darling, be home soon It's not just these few hours but I've been waiting since I toddled For the great relief of having you to talk to And now.......a quarter of my life is almost past I think I've come to see myself at last And I see that the time spent confused Was the time that I spent without you And I feel myself in bloom So Darling, be home soon I couldn't bear to wait an extra minute if you dawdled My Darling, be home soon It's not just these few hours but I've been waiting since I toddled For the great relief of having you to talk to But Darling, be home soon I couldn't bear to wait an extra minute if you dawdled My Darling, be home soon It's not just these few hours but I've been waiting since I toddled For the great relief of having you to talk to And beat your crazy head against the sky Try.....and see beyond the houses and your eyes It's ok to shoot the moon
Just messin' around on my Eastman PCH2 Acoustic and then recorded some slap percussion with the Meinl Mini Cajon Box. All instruments and production by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records.
All Original Music Composition and Arrangement, Production, Guitars, Vocals, and Instruments by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records. Played Fender Schifflet Tele Deluxe Double Bucker for Lead Guitar Track. Big City Bright Lights © Riff Beach - Original RiffWerx 2021 Oh, I want to scream and shout You know we wanna’ Get Out Oh, Yeah, Lookout……. Look Up, Look Out……Ahead Ohhhhhhhhh You know, it feels so right Tonight We’re headed to the lights Big City Bright Lights We’ll make it there to-night Ohhhhhhhhhh Look Up, Look Out, Look Ahead Oooooohhh You know, it feels so right We’re headed there Tonight Look Out, Look Up, Look Ahead Oooohhhhhh It feels so right Ohhhhh, Yeah....We’ll Get There Oh, Yeah, It’s in the Air ......Everywhere Oh Yeah, let it blow your hair to-night Oh, We’re headed for Bright Bright Lights Oh Yeah Look Out, Look Up, Look Ahead Straight Ahead Ooooooooh Oh, it feels so right Be there tonight Big City Bright Lights We’re Coming Home Tonight Ooooooohhhhhhhh
Revised Version of an Original. Lyrics, Music Creation, Production, Instruments, and Vocals by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records & Production - 2021. Misty Morning Sunrise © - 2021 Riff Beach - Original – (RiffWerx) Peeking through our bedroom window It’s a Misty Morning Sunrise Light wrapped in golden glow Shines like your loving eyes Just like your sparkling eyes Love must come from within Or, it can’t shine without Being here with you, My Love Well, you know that’s what Love’s about Yeah, that’s what Life’s all about (Chorus) You know it’s a brand new Day Embrace its new surprise Good things headed our way In the Misty Morning Sunrise In the Misty Morning Sunrise Misty Morning Sunrise We could just dive right in While it hovers all around The air it feels so thin Don’t quite know where we’re all bound Who knows where we’ll be found? (Bridge) We started a little fire As yesterday slipped away To be filled with such desire It’s a blessing I heard you say So, don’t let it get away No, don’t you let it slip away
Thrill ain't Gone here, it's Done! Won't easily be confused with the Classic BB King (RIP) Tune. Can't Touch That!!! This one an ElectrOriginal, instead, in my own way, but inspired by BBK's Bluesy style.....if nothing else. Created with Fender Mustang Rhythm Track and blasted along with some finger-tapped Drums via Akai LPD8 pads and Logic Pro Drum Kit. Then, played Lead on my SSS Classic 70's Vibe Squier Strat in 4th position, which many don't prefer, but I like a Lot. Mixed it all up and named it 'Thrill Is Done', because it was. :D)))
Classic Procol Harum Anthem from Days of Yore. Created in my own AcoustaTronic way with Love and Respect to The Originators. A Whiter Shade of Pale - 1967 < Procol Harum > (We skipped) Skip the light fandango Turning cartwheels 'cross the floor I was feeling kinda' seasick But the crowd called out for more The room was humming harder As the ceiling flew away When we called out for another drink The waiter brought a tray And so it was that later As the miller told his tale That her face, at first just ghostly Turned a whiter shade of pale She said, 'There is no reason' And the truth is plain to see But I wandered through my playing cards And would not let her be One of sixteen vestal virgins Who were leaving for the coast And although my eyes were open They might have just as well've been closed And so it was that later As the miller told his tale That her face, at first just ghostly Turned a whiter shade of pale And so it was that later
All Original Lyrics, Music Creation, Vocals, Instruments, Recording & Production by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records. Burnin’ Love © Riff Beach Original RiffWerx - 2021 I love you now And I loved you then I loved you way back when….. Everything was shiny and new You know I had a Burnin’ Love for You (Chorus) It’s like a Hurt without the Pain Like the Wet without the Rain Like a Fire without a Flame (Yes) Yet, it keeps on Burnin’ just the same My Burnin’ Love for You My Burnin’ Love for You Oh Yeah, My Burnin’ Love for You (Bridge) For what is love if it blows away…. On the slightest windy day? Do you think we’ll ever regret All the things we should just forget? And over all those years The laughs, the hugs, the tears We held on through thick and thin Then, I loved you all over again Oh, I loved you all over again But, My Love still burns for You And, My Love still burns for You
Whipped up a variation of a previously created backing track that I had arranged using BIAB, and then added a contemporaneous lead while listening and playing along on my Fender Mustang. Mixed it all up and named it 'Light It Up'. Hope it's enjoyed. We all can use a little Light about now.
Wazzit? Dunno'? Just havin' some Fun on a 'StratoDay'! :D)))) Bending the Arc of Time against Generations and Genres.
Favorite James Taylor song from The Early Years. Always loved it, and have long wanted to sketch in my own way with all due respect to JT, among The Very Best Acoustic Artists ever! Vocal, Martin Acoustic, and Production by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records. Nothing fancy here. Just a few tracks and a straightforward mix.
Original Music from Riff Beach with Masterful Production by Bravei Brasil. Written in 2014, and recently revised and re-recorded with strings add courtesy of Bella Cello. Vocals, instruments initially recorded via RiffWerx Records & Production. ReMastered courtesy of Bravei and Brave Beach Records & Production. Heartfelt Thanks, Bravei! Say Goodbye To-Night © Riff Beach Original (RiffWerx ®) 2014 You’re cursing at the sky Not sure just what to say With your sights set so high You seemed well on your way (Chorus) Casting out the dark Turning on the light Enough of all the talk Say Goodbye To-Night As sadness slips away We shimmer in the sun Say you’re here to stay For you’re my only one Forget about the pain When it begins to rain When you close your eyes again, you know it’s all true And, It comes right back....right back to you
Strange Blue-ish Jellyfish seen one night under Moonlight along shoreline as Riff and Mrs. Beach were enjoying....What else? ...A 'Beach' Walk (OuCh)! Anyway, Jelly's long tentacles looked as if "Bleeding Wax". Hundreds of these creatures stretched across lengthy expanse of beach, as if left by Alien Creatures....still pulsating and glimmering and glowing many exotic colors and possessing exceedingly long tentacles that often seemed to never end. Were we drinking on our Walk? Perhaps, but I did Photo-Document the "Encounter". Almost same color Blue as Strat Deluxe used to create it. This Little Instrumental is dedicated to them! ;-) Odd tale, but true. Anyway, hope it's enjoyed. Strat Guitarin' and Production by Riff via RiffWerx Records & Productions - 2020.
Version of a Lord Huron Gem created in my own way with all due respect and All of My Love for Dearest Daughter, Lauryn, and Her Wonderful Hubby, D-Rod! Vocal, Instruments, and Production by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records & Production.
The Night We Met - Lord Huron Oooooooooooooo..... I am not the only traveler Who has not repaid his debt I've been searching for a trail to follow again Take me back to the night we met And then I can tell myself What the hell I'm supposed to do And then I can tell myself Not to ride along with you I had all and then most of you, some and now none of you Take me back to the night we met I don't know what I'm supposed to do, haunted by the ghost of you Oh, take me back to the night we met When the night was full of terror And your eyes were filled with tears When you had not touched me yet Oh, take me back to the night we met I had all and then most of you, some and now none of you Take me back to the night we met I don't know what I'm supposed to do, haunted by the ghost of you Take me back to the night we met
All instruments, guitars, vocals and production by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records & Production. Roses Upon The Thorns © - Riff Beach (Revised Version) Original - RiffWerx - 2017 If you grab a little glad You’ll wade through plenty sad Yet, if it’s Love that you seek…….. There’s so much to be had (Chorus One) (‘Cause) If you wanna' grow roses You’ve gotta' deal with the thorns If you ‘Dance with The Devil’ (Well), You’re gonna’ tangle with his horns (Bridge) Oh, Yeah…..Grab yourself some Happy, Friend While ‘The Gettin's Good’ Define it where you are……… Or, wherever else you should (Chorus Two) Every window holds a different view Every story has at least two sides You know that it’s all quite true Not all that hard to realize
Bitcrushed Drum Track and then played along with Strat Deluxe. All Original Music & Production by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records & Production. The Push-Push Button makes it go to " 11 "..... Seriously! :D)))
Re-created with Breedlove Nylon Hybrid....Love that Guitar! AcoustaTronic take on a Dylan classic, which was also most memorably covered by The Great Gordo (Gordon Lightfoot), among others. Intended here with all due respect and love for those two and this fine tune. Vocals, instruments, and all production by Riff Beach via Riffwerx Records. :D)))
Sketch of a Classic Gregg Allman - Allman Bros Band gem. Created my own way with all due love and respect for all of The Allman Joy! Vocals, instruments, production via Riff Beach - RiffWerx Records & Production. Midnight Rider The Allman Brothers Band I've got to run to keep from hiding And I'm bound to keep on riding And I've got one more silver dollar But I'm not gonna' let 'em catch me, no Not gonna' let 'em catch the midnight rider And I don't own the clothes I'm wearing And the road goes on forever And I've got one more silver dollar But I'm not gonna' let 'em catch me, no Not gonna let 'em catch the midnight rider And I've gone past the point of caring Some old bed I'll soon be sharing And I've got one more silver dollar But I'm not gonna' let 'em catch me, no Not gonna' let 'em catch the midnight rider No, I'm not gonna' let 'em catch me, no Not gonna' let 'em catch the midnight rider No, I'm not gonna' let 'em catch me, no I'm not gonna' let 'em catch (this) midnight rider
Not gonna' let 'em catch the midnight rider
All Original music, arrangement, instruments, vocals, and production by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records. If I Should Live A Thousand Years © Riff Beach - Original Lyrics and Music Oh, If I should live a thousand years And overcome all my fears If I could cry out all my tears Well, you know that I’ll never ever regret One second of the time that we’ve spent…..together And you know I’ll never forget all the things - good and bad …..and all that we’ve shared Whether happy or sad……. And I know that you know That all I say is true For it’s all wrapped up in the joy of being blessed enough To spend my time with you ……and each and every day When you’re here or away Well, you know you’re always with me And you’re in my heart Oh, that’s where you’ll always stay
Respectfully interpreted in my own way. Creative take on a Fabulous Tune from Sean Rowe. Original was featured on soundtrack at the end of a wickedly entertaining 2016 movie - 'The Accountant' - starring Ben Affleck. Song was a huge success and later included on Sean's album entitled, 'New Lore'. This one captured using my Schiflett Tele Deluxe, versus acoustic presentation as in the Original work. All instruments, vocal, and production by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records. To Leave Something Behind Sean Rowe (Original Songwriter and Performer) I cannot say that I know you well But you can't lie to me with all these books that you sell I'm not trying to follow you to the end of the world I'm just trying to leave something behind Words have come from men and mouse But I can't help thinking that I've heard the wrong crowd When all the water is gone my job will be too And I'm trying to leave something behind Oh money is free but love costs more than our bread And the ceiling is hard to reach Oh the future ahead is broken and red But I'm trying to leave something behind This whole world is a foreign land We swallow the moon but we don't know our own hand We're running with the case but we ain't got the gold Yet we're trying to leave something behind My friends I believe we are at the wrong fight And I cannot read what I did not write I've been to His house, but the master is gone But I'd like to leave something behind There is a beast who has taken my brain You can put me to bed but you can't feel my pain When the machine has taken the soul from the man It's time to leave something behind Oh money is free but love costs more than our bread And the ceiling is hard to reach Oh the future ahead is already dead And I'm trying to leave something behind I got this feeling that I'm still at the shore And pockets don't know what it means to be poor I can get through the wall if you give me a door So I can leave something behind Oh wisdom is lost in the trees somewhere You're not going to find it in some mental gray hair It's locked up from those who hurry ahead And it's time to leave something behind Oh money is free but love costs more than our bread And the ceiling is hard to reach When my son is a man he will know what I meant I was just trying to leave something behind I was just trying to leave something behind
Revisited a recent backing track arrangement that I had created and played along with Fender Squier JazzMaster. Weekend Contemporaneous Instrumental Fun.
New AcoustaTronic Tune. All Original Song Lyrics, Instruments, Vocals, Production, etc. by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records & Production. A Taste of Wonder © Riff Beach - RiffWerx - 2020 When you Wander in The Wonder You push beyond the plain You can hold onto all you love And still embrace the change (Chorus) Don’t you lose your Sense of Wonder Don’t be afraid to feel the pain And don’t fear the distant thunder Turn your face and taste the rain (Bridge) When you choose to find happy You begin to lose the sad Sometimes grabbin’ all the good Means blasting past the bad Inspire me with your smile Make me love the journey’s end Let me wipe a tear of joy away Because we’re together here again
Sometimes We just Gotta' Go...... :D))) All Music Arrangement, Backing Tracks, Instruments, TelElectric, Vocals and Production by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records & Production. Let's Get On Outta' Here © Riff Beach - RiffWerx 2020 Rockin' Original Music Let's Get On Up Go, Go, Go.....Gone Up, Up, Up .....and, Outta' Here! Look Out Ahead..... There's Nothin' To Fear So, Get On Up Go, Go, Go......Gone Up, Up, Up and, Outta' Here! Whoa! Well, You Know.... There's No Place Else To Go There's No Place to Rant or Cheer So, Get Up and Let's Just Go Yeah, You Know.... Get on Up Up, Up, Up Go, Go, Go Get On Outta' Here!
Morning becomes Day and Day fades into Night and Night fades into the next Morning and Day and so on and on it Goes. Make all of your Moments count. :D)))
AcoustaTronic take intended with all due respect to the Late Great Allen Toussaint, a mutual New Orleanian(RIP). AT was a massively talented Songwriter and Performer, and had many of his fabulous songs covered by popular Artists and Bands Worldwide throughout and after his lifetime. This one was originally recorded by Toussaint, and he also later did a version with Elvis Costello. Lee Dorsey, The Oak Ridge Boys, Edward Bear, and Three Dog Night, all also had notable success with their versions of this Classic. Rearranged, made minor lyrical revisions in attempting to sketch my own way. Freedom For The Stallion (Lyrics/Music - Allen Toussaint, minor revisions - Riff Beach) Freedom for the Stallion Freedom for the Mare and The Colt Freedom for the Baby Child Who's not grown old enough to Vote Lord have Mercy What(cha') Gonna' Do.... About The People that are prayin' to You? They got Men making Laws That destroy other Men Made money, God, it's a Dog-gone Sin Oh, Lord, You got to help us find a way..... Big Ships a' Sailin' Slaves all Chained and Bound Heading for another Land That somebody's Up and Found Lord, have Mercy What(cha') Gonna' Do.... About The People that are prayin' to You? They got Men making Laws That destroy other Men Made money, God, it's a Dog-gone Sin Oh, Lord, You got to help us find a way..... Freedom for the Stallion Freedom for the Mare and The Colt Freedom for the Baby Child Who's not grown old enough to Vote Lord, have Mercy What(cha') Gonna' Do.... About The People that are prayin' to You? Well, when I look into my Mind It's The Truth that I find Oh, Lord, You gotta' help us find a way.....
Originally written by Scott Boyer and performed with Cowboy, including Duane Allman, Boyer & Talton. Released same month that Duane Allman tragically died in October 1971. Later covered by Eric Clapton on his epic Album - 461 Ocean Boulevard. When asked, Clapton said he included it, "because he always liked the song". So do I and many others. Respectfully intended in my own AcoustaTronic Style with minor lyrical revisions. All instruments, vocals, and production by Riff Beach via RifWerx Records. PLEASE BE WITH ME (Original Lyrics) Scott Boyer Upon my word, what does it mean? Is it love or is it me? That makes me change so suddenly Looking out to feeling free I (sit) here lying in my bed Wondering what it was I'd said? That made me think I'd lost my head When I knew I lost my heart instead (Chorus) So won't you please read my signs, be a gypsy Tell me what I hope to find deep within me Because you can find my mind.... Please be with Me Of all the better things I've heard Loving you has made the words And all the rest seem so absurd 'Cause in the end it all comes out I'm sure
Just "Takin' It Easy" while playing Breedlove Acoustic-Electric and decided to record Instrumental SongShot. Eagles-inspired insanity. ;-) For anyone that enjoys creating and sharing music, have fun and keep it real. Do your best, even when it's just sharing a simple contemporaneous mix of a song sketch or idea. Some will like it, some won't, so what? Next. Life is short. Be true to yourself. Nothing wrong with "promoting" certain projects and songs, but we all know Numbers are simply 'Just Numbers' and don't, necessarily, always define success on SoundCloud....or anywhere else, really. Mostly all depends upon what we each define as "Success" for each of us. ;-) Cont'd Best Wishes to all! Thanks to anyone that listens and shares their comments. Always genuinely appreciated. "YOLO KOKO"!....As Quincy Jones used to say, You Only Live Once.....Keep On Keeping' On! :D))))
Created a repeating Acoustic looping pattern with the Breedlove Acoustic-Electric, added some blended Harmonica with the Hohner Special 20 C, and then filled in with a bit of contemporaneous Fender Squier JazzMaster Classic 60's Vibe Electric.
Bravei created and produced Musical arrangement. Riff supplied Lyrics, Vocals and a Bit of Stratified Guitar! :D))) When It’s All Over © Riff Beach - RiffWerx 2020 Lyrics, Music - Bravei Brasil, RIff Beach Production - Bravei Brasil Do you think we’d do anything differently….. When It’s all over? Oh, Maybe, we’ll make a whole new start…. Or, will we just begin where it all ends? (Chorus) Oh, Yeah! Oh, don’t you know? You simply must Keep the Love Let it flow and let it always grow Oh, Yeah - Deep within your Heart…. There’s been so much sadness And, It’s lasted far too long Oh, but you know we stole a little gladness And we did our best to seem strong…Oh, Yes, we Did…. And, When it’s all over, will we survive? Overcoming this unseen Enemy As we learn to better understand Will you remain a Friend to Me? And, if you need, I’ll lend a helping hand Don’t You know? Oh, Yeah! Quando tudo acabar © Praia de Riff - RiffWerx 2020 Letras, Música - Bravei Brasil, RIff Beach Produção - Bravei Brasil Você acha que faríamos algo diferente ... Quando tudo estiver acabado? Ah, talvez, vamos dar um novo começo ... Ou vamos começar onde tudo acaba? (Refrão) Oh sim! Ah, você não sabe? Você simplesmente deve manter o amor Deixe fluir e deixe crescer sempre Oh, sim - profundamente dentro do seu coração…. Tem tanta tristeza E durou muito tempo Oh, mas você sabe que roubamos um pouco de alegria E nós fizemos o nosso melhor para parecermos fortes… Ah, sim, nós fizemos…. E, quando tudo acabar, vamos sobreviver? Superando esse Inimigo Invisível À medida que aprendemos a entender melhor Você continuará sendo meu amigo? E, se você precisar, eu ajudarei Você não sabe? Oh sim!
Revised, Re-Recorded, and ReMiXed from an earlier version Awhile Back. In A World Without Why © Riff Beach - Original RiffWerx - 2020 (Revised) In a World Without Why I keep wondering When Just when in The Hell…. Will it make sense again? The Grindin’ of Gears And, The Spinnin’ of Wheels Overcoming Fears Man, I forgot how it feels…. --- Chorus --- In a World Without Why They make up all their own answers Are you tired of watching Bad Moves By The World’s Worst Dancers? You know sometimes I wonder… Why can’t we all just get along? Because when everything’s right We’re feeling so strong --- Bridge --- Words without Action Songs without Verse Should we join The Band….. Or, maybe, just rehearse? Why not end all the Lyin’…. Oh, Why can’t they tell? Cuz’ Nobody’s Buyin'….. What they’re tryin’ to Sell !
Experimental Take on this Early Original EJ Gem from 'Tumbleweed Connection' Album in 1970. Intended with all due respect as a rather relaxed, mellow Hi Gain-Lo Vol sorta' version. Not sure it works? Yet, Big Fun to create Vocal Harmonies, while re-imagining and playing more as a scaled-back Guitar and Vocal Coffee-House tune. Regardless, hope it's enjoyed in some way? As always, Listens, Comments, always appreciated. :D))) Love Song - Original - Elton John The words I have to say May well be simple, but they're true Until you give your love.... There's nothing more that we can do [Chorus] Love is the opening door Love is what we came here for No one could offer you more Do you know what I mean? Have your eyes really seen? You say it's very hard To leave behind the life we knew But there's no other way And now it's really up to you [Chorus 2] Love is the key we must turn Truth is the flame we must burn Freedom the lesson we must learn Do you know what I mean? Have your eyes really seen? [Interlude] [Chorus 3] Love is the opening door Love is what we came here for No one could offer you more Do you know what I mean? Have your eyes really seen? Do you know what I mean? Have your eyes really seen? Do you know what I mean? Have your eyes really seen? Do you know what I mean? Have your eyes really seen?
Free Flowing Electric Guitarin' to some Heavy Kick Hits and a Bitcrushed to Hell 'n Back Drum Track that I created in Garage Band! :D))))
Sometimes in Life........Storms blow in. Storms of varying types and intensity. There are times, where we hang on and hunker down, and other times we 'retreat' and drive away to safety. Then, there are those that leave as quickly as they appeared and take all of their fury and turmoil along with them and just move along. Recently, played my Strat as one encroached upon us in an attempt to capture the feel of one of these Mini-Monsters that emerged rather quickly, but left with much less ferocity than most. Skillfully Mastered by My Good Friend, The Most Talented - Bravei Brasil. Many Thanks for your Heartfelt contribution on this project, Bravei! :D))))
Stratified Guitar'ing to accompany Bravei Brasil Music, featuring AmPro Strat with Shawbucker HSS V-Mods. Bravei created, arranged, and produced these wonderful Band-Tracks and the Final Production Mix! This Bouncy tune is the latest of many Collaborative Projects we have joined forces on together in one way or another. Always an absolute joy, pleasure, and privilege to work on Collaborations with my most talented Buddy from Brazil. Genuine Thanks for all of your hard work and support in making this project happen, Bravei! Continued Best, as always. Obrigado, Muito Bom Amigo! ;-)
Strength, Rigidity, Virility - all Good Things, except when we Harden our Hearts! A timeless tune that's really all about 'Love', although the word Love is never mentioned in the lyrics per se. Good example for a Songwriting Workshop. Anyway, this song was first featured in the Rock Stage Musical - 'Hair' - in 1967. Although not written by Three Dog Night, it was a big hit for them in the time frame when "Eli's Coming" and "One" were also Chartbusters for that infamous Band in the late 60's, early-mid 70's timeframe. Vocals feature my own Harmonies, since I'm only mostly only a One Dog Band! :D))) Instruments and recording feature most of my guitars and musical gear in one form or another. Anyway, intended only with respect. Created and captured in a Vintage, Lo-Fi, AcoustaTronic Analog style.
Reinterpreted Lyrics and, respectfully, created an 'updated' Version of this Buffalo Springfield Timeless Classic Hit from way back in 1966. The more things change, regrettably sometimes, the more they seem to stay the same. We simply must find a Better Way Forward, Friends. Responsibility and Obligation is with Each and Every One of Us. No excuses anymore! Power to The People..... Peacefully.......and where it belongs. Vocals, Instruments, and Production by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records & Productions.
Digits Dancin' on Breedlove Nylon Acoustic-Electric CE fretboard to a contemporaneously created Rhythm Track. Then, played a Lead-Fill intuitively. Recorded with Logic Pro 10.5 and mixed using a few Waves Plug-ins to round out the rumble and echo-tones.
Original Tune and Lyrics, recorded and produced by RiffWerx Records & Productions. Songwriting, vocal, guitar, and mix by Riff Beach. Basic Two Track'er - One vocal and One features my Little Black Martin. ReMastered by Bravei Brasil. On Down The Road © - Original Riff Beach - RiffWerx 2020 Well, I know you’re Tryin’ But, sometimes…. You know I’m Dyin’ Just a little…… Each and Every-Day Send a smile on Unleash a Laugh now Shed a tear For, we’ll soon be on our Way (Chorus) And, Damn, You’re Cryin’ And, I don’t know why when You know we all grow old And then we - Fade Away Give me a Hug A long, slow kiss Leave me just knowing Not quite what to say (Bridge) With a wink And a grin Well, you know now That I’ll just be on My Way I’ve held your Love I’ve held you close And, I’ll hang on tight Now, Don’t you ever Leave
Just some Contemporaneous Stratified Sketchin' with a bit of Telecastin' mixed in for good measure! ;-)
What was Once shall ever be, maybe better?..... One day soon, we'll see! Instruments, vocals, production by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records & productions. All Original Song and Production 2020. Faded Glory © Riff Beach - RiffWerx 2020 Faded Glory, Same Old Story Is that sometimes how it seems? Faded Glory, Same Old Story Chasing all your Broken Dreams Oh, Faded Glory….. What’s Beyond your Horizon? Are all the Best Times left fading into The Sun? Whatever’s lost is not what we’re destined to become (Chorus) So, Faded Glory….. Remember Golden Days Gone By As the setting sun sinks slowly in the sky Hold the light within your soul And it will never die Faded Glory, Same Old Story Through Times of Good and Bad And, all The Ones that are Yet to Be Let’s Make some Memories
Sound of Paul Reed Smith Electric S2 Custom McCarty Tobacco Burst just wailin', snarlin', hissin', whinin', and Cryin' It's Ever Breakin' and Bleedin' Little Ol' Heart Out For YOU! Love the warmth and versatility of this Electric. Always such a Blessing to just Grab by The Neck and Play whenever it seems right. ;-)
AcoustaTronic Vintage Sketch of the infamous Hit from The Late Great Percy Sledge. Did my very best to frame it in my own way with all due respect. Instruments, Vocals, and Production by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records & Production. Percy Tyrone Sledge was an American R&B Soul and Gospel Singer. He is best known for the song "When a Man Loves a Woman", a No. 1 hit on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B singles charts in 1966. It was awarded a million-selling, Gold-certified disc from the RIAA.
All Original Music, Instruments, Vocals, and Production by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records & Production. Fire in The Sky © Riff Beach -RiffWerx - 2020 Well, I’ve packed a Lot of Living Into this Crazy Lifetime There’s not much I haven’t done or seen There’s times when it all feels ……just like a Dream When it’s Time to Say Goodbye Like an Early Morning Sunrise My Spirit will Soar on High Just like a Fire in The Sky Like an Evening Sunset Not sure I know quite Why? But, I’ll reach that Place of Glory And, Find that Fire in The Sky Some leave somewhat gently With a prayer, a smile……a sigh But, my weary soul yearns and burns For a Fire in The Sky There’s a Splendor in the Sunlight It can bring a tear to your eye One day, I may just be up there, Somewhere..... Like a Fire in The Sky Oh, Yeah Like a Fire in The Sky It’s Burnin’ Way on High Like a Fire in The Sky Like a Fire in The Sky Way Up High…Like a Fire In The Sky
Day Fades to Night, Night Fades to Morning...as Our Lives move past way too Fast! Created backing track and played along on my PRS S2 Custom 24 Electric.
Acoustatronic Spin on a Classic Dylan Golden Oldie - made more famous by Peter, Paul & Mary. Just sketched in my own way with a Vintage circa 60's interpretation. Instruments, vocals, production - Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records 2020. Special Thanks to Hess n' Riff on Vocal Harmonies! ;-) ))))
Popular Folk-Crossover Song Originally written and performed by Tim Hardin way back in 1967. Covered by many, including Johnny Cash and Leon Russell. My own creative take and lyrical interpretation, intended with respect. Just a bit of After Midnight Dabblin'. That's all. Vocals, instruments, and production by Riff Beach - RiffWerx - 2020.
Blisterin' Kicks Bitcrushed to Hell & Back and then put the PSR S2 Custom 24 to work and added a bit of Raucously Bodacious Harpin' with my favorite Little Hohner Special 20..... Just some Stayin' at Home Blues to Play the Day Away rather Blissfully.
Stay Well, Friends. :D)))
My own AcoustaTronically-styled interpretation of a favorite from among Heather Nova's seemingly endless array of incredible tunes. Such amazing songwriting and music she creates. This one from her '300 Days at Sea' album...... among many other gems. Intended with all due respect to Ms. Nova. Everything Changes - Version (Original song by Heather Nova) - Lyrics (Revised) Last time you were here, we lost a baby Nothing was clear, everything, maybe? Songs that I've sung deep in the silence Nobody finds hope in defiance (Chorus) Everything Changes, changes for the good Even the pain, hurts like it should Everything moves, shadows to light The Heart becomes whole, when you give up the fight Once a long time ago, you were a girl Path undecided, sails all unfurled I could have known you then, and followed you here Swam in the lake with you making it clear (Back to Chorus) (Bridge) I feel no Hate I feel no Weight I feel the Truth Of, what it Takes You’re lost in the silence now deep in my heart I’m starting again, but I don’t know where to start.... Look out to the ocean, green turns to blue A Crack in the sadness, the light filters through....
Composed Original Music Backing Track and then played, sang, recorded vocals and additional instruments and MiXed it All Up. Original Lyrics, Music, Instruments, Production by Riff Beach - RiffWerx Records & Productions. Gather Yourself © Riff Beach - RiffWerx - 2020 Sometimes in life….. We’re just cruisin’ along And, other times, we all feel That we’re lost and don’t belong < Chorus> (And) Gather Yourself…… For You can’t go wrong And, surely, you know…… Oh, Yeah…..You can still be strong But, what have we, If not love held in our heart? Oh, You know It’s where we go…… When we don’t know Just where to start So, Grab a Little Calm For you know you can’t go wrong Oh, Yeah….Love’s always there To guide you right along Oh, Yeah…… Find Yourself A Quiet Place….. Carve out some Space Escape the Human Race (Back to Chorus and Out...)
Creative interpretation of a Springsteen Classic written after the tragic, heart-wrenching "9 1 1 Attack". Assuredly, both inspired and Inspirational songwriting, music composition from Bruce. Earned 2002 Grammy Award(s) as "Best Rock Song" and "Best Male Rock Vocal Performance", as well as a nomination for "Song of the Year". Rolling Stone named it the 35th best song of the decade, and VH1 placed it 81st on its list of the "100 Greatest Songs of the '00s". The Boss remains a Master Songwriter, Performer, and a Musical Prophet, among his many other talents. Intended with all due respect. Creative license with certain lyrics translating into my own style. Information and Original Lyrics included in link and details on song background >>> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rising_(Bruce_Springsteen_song)
Constructed an arrangement in BIAB, played along with my Electric, and then mixed it all up into this Bluesy Little ElectrOriginal Instrumental Tune. Hope it's enjoyed?!!! :D
Snapped this exotic ragweed with iPhone while recently on a Walk, and it spurred a silly song idea. Got home and looked it up....Had no idea, it was actually even a Thistle. Amazing flower-weed in The Daisy Family with Wellness, Homeopathic, Medicinal powers. The thorny Thistle is also an Emblem of Scotland and Lorraine. Wrote some Lyrics, played my PRS S2, and added vocals against an Original Backing Track that I created to develop a whimsical and rather zany tune about it all. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thistle Sticky Thistle © Riff Beach - RiffWerx Original - Copyright - 2020 Well, Sometimes Love It’s a Sticky Thing…. Oh, and of your Stickiness… That’s What I sing Sticky Thistle….What are You? You seemed such a mystery to me Noticed you on a walk When I slipped out recently You were, assuredly, the Prettiest Among the Rottenest It’s obvious even though……. I’m no Botanist < (OuCh) > Oh, Yeah (Chorus) How you stood out in Magenta Amidst a Patch of Green Yet, I’m sure that if I could hold You Well, You’d probably treat me Mean Oh, Sticky Thistle I knew not what you were…. Thorny and all Prickly You’re a Med for the Sickly You’re emblematic in Scotland And, here, I thought you just a Weed But, now I fully understand You’re quite a cure for those in need And, if you were in the Sea I’d think you an Anemone Yet, you’re a Cousin of Daisy Although, certainly more an Anomaly Oh, Sticky Thistle Maybe, You’d better just…. Stick by Me??? Oh, Sticky Thistle…………(Blah, blah, blah ;-)
Putting my sweet PRS S2 Custom 24 to work against a self-created Drum and Backing Track. Then, sang along and MiXed it all up into this tune written 'On the Fly': Gonna’ Be Some Change © Riff Beach - RiffWerx 2020 Well, You know, lately, I’ve been feeling kinda’ chained Feelin’ just a little bit strained…. And, you know there’s Gonna’ Be Some Change There’s just Gotta’ Be Some Change Oh, Yeah…. Why, things they often just seem to stay the same But, I’m getting kinda’ tired of that worn out game Sometimes, it just all feels so lame And, we all know……It’s gonna’ come Cuz’ we can’t be living our lives …….and, feeling so numb Oh, Lord, Yeah, there’s Gonna’ Be Some Change Cuz’ lately, I’ve been feelin’ really strained Just like I’ve been tied up and chained And, I’m gonna’ just break away those chains And, There’s Gonna’ Be Some Change You know we all need some change….. Cuz’ things often, well, they just wanna stay the same But, we’re tired of that worn out game Tired of feeling so lame So, we all know it’s gonna come Can’t be living our lives and feeling so numb There’s Gonna’ Be Some Change…….. Real Soon Yeah!
Just a tad of music composition, recording, axe grindin', and mixing madness. All instruments and song creation/production assembled by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Records & Production.
With Love for My Family and our amazing Young Adult Children.....May their Road offer them a wondrous Journey through Life, filled with love, good health, adventure, and joy. This Tune re-created in my own way, featuring a favorite song from the Genius Vault of Yusuf Cat Stevens. Intended with all due respect in EcoustaTronic - a cleaner-Electric and Acoustic variation of AcoustaTronic Production - via RiffWerx Records in My Little Home Recording Workshop. All instruments, vocals, production by Riff Beach. On The Road To Find Out - Yusuf Cat Stevens Well, I left my happy home, to see what I could find out I left my Folk and Friends with the aim to clear my mind out Well, I hit the rowdy road, and many kinds I met there And many stories told me on the way to get there (Chorus) So, on and on I go, the seconds tick the time out So, much left to know, and I'm on the road to find out Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh (throughout) But in the end I'll know, but on the way I wonder Through descending snow, and through the frost and thunder Well, I listen to the wind come howl, telling me I have to hurry I listen to the robin's song, saying not to worry (Chorus…..and then instrumental) Well I found myself alone, hoping someone would miss me Thinking about my home and the last woman to kiss me Well sometimes you have to moan, when nothing seems to suit ya’ But nevertheless you know, you're locked towards the future And I found my head one day, when I wasn't even trying And here I have to say, ‘cause there is no use in lying Yes the answer lies within, so why not take a look now? Kick out the devil’s sin…..Pickup, pickup a good book now Yes the answer lies within, so why not take a look now? Kick out the devil’s sin……Pickup, pickup the good book now (Slower) Yes the an-swer lies with-in, so why not take a look now Kick out the devil’s sin……Pickup, pickup The Good Book now
Had a Dream Last Night. Woke Up and captured it all quickly here in Charvel Heaven. Music Composition, Vocals, Instruments and Production via RiffWerx (Riff Beach) 2020. DreamRider © Riff Beach - RiffWerx (Original 2020) Oh, Yeah, it was somewhere back around 1958 or so Well, I was maybe, almost 3 years old Walking around, eyes wide open Just trying to stand upon steady ground And, just wanting to go outside and Play Making the most out of…. One Beautiful, Sunny Day Oh, I remember I was……Dreaming Oh, I was …..Just riding on a……Dream Oh Yeah, but I hadn’t met you yet Don’t think you were even born back then, Baby? But, that’s OK, cuz’ you know I’m waiting Because Our paths…… Were bound to intersect ….One day real soon And, I know that I’d simply say Why, Come on and follow me……. Come jump on this Amazing Ride And, Let’s share some Dreams Why can’t you just see? ….Riding on a Dream Oh, yeah, Just You and Me Let’s Be DreamRiders Dream Away with me So much to say and so much to see Take a Walk, Let’s Take A Ride Be a DreamRider with me I thought I’d better hurry and sit beside her Because, She’s My DreamRider As she takes my hand And We ride a Dream Riding a Dream, just her and me We’re DreamRiders Riding on a Dream…… You and Me
Done in my own way with utmost respect for this Gem from the inimitable Genius of Bruce Springsteen. If any of you are Fans of The Boss and haven't yet watched 'Springsteen on Broadway'....Do consider checking it out on Netflix....amazing music and insight!!! Cheers. My Hometown Bruce Springsteen (Original Lyrics and Songwriter/Performer) I was eight years old and running with a dime in my hand Into the bus stop to pick up a paper for my old man I'd sit on his lap in that big old Buick and steer as we drove through town He'd tousle my hair and say, Son, take a good look around This is your hometown This is your hometown This is your hometown This is your hometown In '65 tension was running high at my high school There was a lot of fights between the black and white There was nothing you could do Two cars at a light on a Saturday night in the back seat there was a gun Words were passed in a shotgun blast Troubled times had come To my hometown My hometown My hometown My hometown Now Main Street's whitewashed windows and vacant stores Seems like there ain't nobody wants to come down here no more They're closing down the textile mill across the railroad tracks Foreman says these jobs are going boys and they ain't coming back To your hometown Your hometown Your hometown Your hometown Last night me and Kate we laid in bed Talking about getting out Packing up our bags maybe heading south I'm thirty five we got a boy of our own now Last night I sat him up behind the wheel and said son take a good look around This is your hometown
All Guts, No Glory.....We all know the Story! Original Creation, along with My Band-Aids. Original Music composed by Riff Beach via BIAB, my Fender Charvel Pro Mod DK-24 HH Electric, and other instruments. Mixed by Riff via RiffWerx Records & Productions in Surround Sound using Logic Pro X. All Listens, Respins, and/or Comments always most genuinely appreciated! ;)
Red Hot & Ready to Blast into 2020 with my Glacial Blue Pick Axe! Warmest New Year Wishes, Friends...... ElectrOriginal Composition, Performance, and Production via RiffWerx Records.....featuring Riff Beach and The Band-Aids. ;-)
Bitcrushed some tasty Drums to a Pulp....then just joyfully played along 'on-the-fly' with the Fender Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH Electric. Happiest Holiday, Christmas, and New Year Wishes for 2020 and Beyond, Friends. :D)))
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
So it was then...as it is now. Hopefully, all will change and soon?!!! Reportedly, David Crosby angrily penned this intense tune on the night Bobby Kennedy was murdered. He was still also understandably upset about the assassination of JFK and the horrendous "Bought and Sold" Presidencies of Johnson and Nixon. Deception and lies that led to so many horrendous casualties in Vietnam. God Bless all those who served, and many who "gave all" during this bleak and often senseless, dark time in our Nation's History. Yet, similar concerns and equally challenging issues still sadly prevail today, as well. Think we'd learn something from History. Hoping our Country can heal and find a pathway to reunification again - here in the USA and Worldwide. World and Country - always - before Party and Politics!!! Most respectfully felt a bit of the emotion and frustration that likely flowed in Crosby's own Original version of this Classic tune (first featured on the incredible first CSN album of the same name in 1969). Certain liberties taken sketching and revising lyrics. All vocals, instruments, and production by Riff Beach and his "Band". Production via RiffWerx Records. As always, all listens, comments, and replays are most genuinely appreciated.
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.
Originally penned by Stevie Nicks with intent to have Dolly Parton record in the Early 70's. Nicks' inability at the time to connect with Parton led Stevie to initially record with Buckingham-Nicks (pre Fleetwood Mac). This sparkly gem resurfaced again later with FM. Among the many great tunes that Nicks wrote and performed with - and without - Fleetwood Mac. Sketched here AcoustaTronically with all due respect. Creative license taken with lyrics in song 'interpretation'. Vocals, Guitars, and Production by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Productions. Listens, comments, repsins always most genuinely appreciated. Thanks!
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
Marc Cohn Piano Masterpiece transposed to Acoustic Guitar. Big respect for the Original by MC, but just sketched in my own AcoustaTronic style. As always, listening, comments, and any respins always most genuinely appreciated. :D)))
Yeah....This Version, among other covers and songs of same Title. This Original by KC & The Sunshine Band > "Please Don't Go" is a song recorded and released in 1979 on their "Do You Wanna Go Party?" vinyl album. Originally written in the key of D-flat, the song was the band's first love ballad. Had to interpret and transpose from a Keyboard tune to Acoustic Guitar in devising a means to just sketch it 'my own way'.....with all due respect. Lyrics included below. Shortly after the song's one-week run at #1, KC&TSB broke up, and Harry Wayne Casey went solo. 'PDG' was a #1 hit on the Australian ARIA Charts, their sixth and final #1 hit in Canada on the RPM national chart, as well as their fifth and final #1 on the U.S. Billboard 'Hot 100' charts, and their first #1 hit of the 1980s. Please Don’t Go - KC & The Sunshine Band - 1979 Originally written by Larry Wayne Casey (Casey-Finch) [Revised Riff Beach AcoustaTronic Version - 2019] Babe, I love you so I want you to know That I’m gonna’ miss your love The minute you walk out that door So, please don’t go, don’t go, don’t go a-way Please don’t go, don’t go, No….I’m begging you to stay If you leave, at least, in my lifetime I’ve had one dream come true I was blessed to be loved By someone as wonderful as you So, please don’t go, don’t go, don’t go a-way Please don’t go, don’t go, I’m begging you to stay Babe, I love you so I just want you to know That I’m gonna’ miss your love The minute you walk out that door So, please don’t go, don’t go, don’t go a-way Hey, I need your love.... I’m down on my knees Begging please please don’t go Don’t you hear me, Baby? Don’t leave, leave me now, No, please don’t go
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 >
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
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.......
My AcoustaTronic Sketch of a Neil Young Classic. 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, 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?
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
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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….
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 >
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?
No way I could ever come close to replicating this Fogerty-CCR Fav anywhere near the way that they spun their Original Gold. Intent was to sketch in my own ElectroCentric Style with passion, high-energy, and all due respect to this Credence Classic Cut. Up Around The Bend Credence Clearwater Revival There’s a place up ahead where I’m goin’ Just as fast as my feet can fly Come away, come away, if you’re goin’ Leave the sinkin’ ship behind (Chorus) C’Mon the Risin’ Wind We’re goin’ Up Around The Bend Woah…..Yeah Bring a song and a smile for the banjo Better get while the gettin’s good Hitch a ride to the end of the highway Where the neons turn to wood (Chorus) You can ponder perpetual motion Fiz' your mind for a crystal day Always time for good conversation There’s an ear for what you say (Chorus) Catch a ride to the end of the highway And we’ll meet by the big red tree There’s a place up ahead and I’m goin’ Come along, come along with me
Bit of dabblin' with a Seger Classic well after Midnight. With all due respect to Big Bob, of course. He spun many a gem, and this among my favorites. Hope it's enjoyed.
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
Just One Fine Memory © (Original) Riff Beach - RiffWerx There are those times when Time isn’t all that kind No…..Not always a Friend of Mine And all the emotions that we hold inside There’s not always a place for them to hide ( Chorus ) Can you spare us a little Happiness? Nothing good ever comes from a Life of Sorrow Maybe, the promise of a Brighter Tomorrow? You see….all I want is Just One Fine Memory ( Bridge ) When we think back upon our Youth And, the never-ending Search for Truth Was life really all that great way back when? Or, were we just so much younger then? Would you Fill Up My Lovin’ Cup? With One More Fine Memory…… Don’t you know that’s plenty enough? For even a restless Soul like me
Created an arrangement in the Key of G with the Beachin' Riff'ers, devised a Bitcrushed Drum track, and added a little bitta' Resonator-Slidin'. Then, played along with my Breedlove Acoustic and Yamaha RevStar Electric to render this little ditty here in a Relaxed and Laid-Back Southern Rock style. :D)))
Beautifully created and produced Original Music from Bravei Brasil. Original song lyrics and vocals by Riff Beach (post-production). As always, most appreciative to collaborate with my Good Friend and a most gifted Music Creator and Producer, Bravei Brasil. Beyond The Blue Horizon © (Original - 2019) Music, Production - Bravei Brasil Riff Beach - Lyrics, Vocals Somewhere out there A bright new Sun is risin’ So, let’s just set our sights Beyond The Blue Horizon Sometimes, there’s no need to wait Or consider compromisin’ Why even hesitate? Let’s just set sail……… Beyond The Blue Horizon? (Chorus) Dare to Risk Reward Leaving won’t be that hard When you realize what lies ahead (Beyond The Blue Horizon) (Bridge) Beyond The Blue Horizon…. Come follow me, My Friend Beyond The Blue Horizon All that’s old will be made new again Some may choose to stay But, we can leave today We’re on our way to a place Beyond The Blue Horizon Além do horizonte azul © (Original - 2019) Música, Produção - Bravei Brasil Riff Beach - Letras, Vocais Algum lugar por ai Um sol novo e brilhante está se levantando Então, vamos apenas definir nossas vistas Além do horizonte azul Às vezes, não há necessidade de esperar Ou considere comprometimento Por que hesitar? Vamos apenas partir… Além do horizonte azul? (Refrão) Atreva-se a recompensar os riscos Deixar não será tão difícil Quando você percebe o que está por vir (Além do horizonte azul) (Ponte) Além do horizonte azul .... Venha me seguir, meu amigo Além do horizonte azul Tudo o que é antigo será renovado de novo Alguns podem optar por ficar Mas podemos sair hoje Estamos a caminho de um lugar Além do horizonte azul
Sometimes, rather joyous to create, Bitcrush a Drum Track, and just play along Electric Free Form. Big Fun exploring various voices of the new Fender Custom '72 Telecaster and experimenting with The Bigsby. Unleashed with a bit of Phase and a few flavors found via The Eleven Rack. :D)))
Recently recovered from The Vaults of the Lost LIVE Tape Archives and Digitally Remastered, Dripping in Full and Glorious HQ AcoustaTronic Sound. Original Music and Song written and performed by Riff Beach and The Reef Riders AcoustaTronic Orchestra. Lost in a Moment - Riff Beach Original © Sometimes sad and hard to believe Don’t need a plan, nor a reason to leave Packing a bag, catching a plane I don’t care about the snow or the rain I don’t care about the snow or the rain Then, he saw her standing there Appearing from out of nowhere Her long hair floating in the wind Just like a magnet, Lord, it was pulling him in Just like a magnet, it was pulling him in Chorus Then, she vanished in the blink of an eye Just disappeared, as if she could fly Just disappeared, as if she could fly A moment in time, it left him wondering there And, dreaming about the wind in her hair Dreaming about the wind in her hair Lost in a moment, wondering why Should he even give this a try? Should he even give this a try? His heart was beating so fast Working overtime, forgetting the past Bridge Frozen in time while impatiently Gazing at her, and he was hoping she’d see…… A voice cried out from somewhere within Was this love....all over again? Was this love.....all over again? Had his life reached a dead end? Or, was this a chance to find love again? Was this a chance to find love again? A quick glance was stealing his soul And, he knew that he was losing control He knew that he was losing control
Pretty damned sure 'Ol Hank never Done It This Way??? Nor, Waylon, when he created this fabulous tune as a Tribute to The Late, Great Hank Williams. RIP, Hank and Waylon - two incredibly unique and most gifted songwriters and performers. This version is sketched AcoustaTronically in my own style, and intended with all due respect in Memory of Hank and Waylon. Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way? (1975) Album: Dreaming My Dreams Original Version Written and Recorded by Waylon Jennings Lord, it’s the same old tune Fiddle and guitar Where do we take it from here? Rhinestone suits and new shiny cars..... It’s been the same way for years - We need a change - Somebody told me when I came to Nashville Son, you've finally got it made 'Ol Hank made it here And we're all sure that you will But, I don't think Hank done it this way No, I don't think Hank done this way (Instrumental) Ten years on the road making one night stands Speeding my young life away Tell me one more time, just so I'll understand Are you sure Hank done it this way? Did 'Ol Hank really do it this way? (Instrumental) Lord, I've seen the world with a five piece band Looking at the backside of me Singing my songs.... one of his now and then But, I don't think Hank done 'em this way No, I don't think Hank done 'em this way (Instrumental)
Just one of those questions in Life that we all might ponder at times? Treasure each and every moment. Each day is a Blessing. Create magical memories with those you love. Written, Produced by Riff Beach, including Music, Backing Arrangement, Vocals, Guitar(s), Harmonica, and Percussion. Thanks to 'RiffBox' for gorgeous Pedal Steel Guitar work....via RiffWerx Productions and Riff Records. How Will You Remember Me? © Riff Beach - Original RiffWerx - 2019 If your days should outnumber mine My fondest wish is that you’ll always find Memories of treasured moments….. Holding close the very best of times May we never have a single regret For all the times we choose to just forget Looking back over all those years Living our Dreams, chasing away our fears (Chorus/Bridge) And you know….even when I’m gone In my thoughts you’ll forever be And, I’ll wait for you….so patiently (And) Just How Will You Remember Me? (How Will You Remember Me?) Thank you for all the love we shared You always showed me just how much you cared Gave you all the best that I could ever be….. Hopefully, that’s how you’ll remember me? Oh, Hopefully, that’s how you remember me?
Took a Crazy Little Ride with Southern Fried Tide on this interpretive stroll down Memory Lane with this version of a Stones Classic tune. Kudo's and Big Thanks to Cliff and Corey. Appreciate their leading me along on this totally enjoyable collaborative adventure. Lyrical Liberties taken to present this sparkly gem in our own unique way! Hope it's enjoyed. Had quite a bit of Raucous Jammin' Fun, but also did our very best to also respect the Original. :D
Original Music from Riff. Songwriting, Music Composition, Vocals, all Instruments and Production via RiffWerx Records by Riff Beach - 2019. Speck © Riff Beach - RiffWerx Original 2019 Some days I’m but a small speck Just riding upon The Ocean In a most unfamiliar space Free from noise and commotion It feels as if I’m just floating Flowing into a river or a sea Will I be swallowed by a puddle…… Or, maybe, Eternity? Chorus Oh yeah, some days I am but a small speck At peace with the gentle motion Lost in some unknown space Riding upon The Ocean Bridge Do you fear….. The Loneliness of Being? The Taste of Nothingness All around? I’m all scattered and splattered Like a fierce slapping wave…… Just Stirring up The Shore From There to Here….until No More Did you see that Flash of Lightnin’? Hear the Crack of Rumblin’ Thunder? It had me Swirling from Within Climbing Out from Under
Updated and revised version of a recent song "Speck".....performed and recorded a little differently with slightly revised song title and lyrics. :D This was, initially, an observation or poem that I had written, and then decided to bring music to in some way.....this one is in Spoken Word style, accompanied by an arrangement I had created musically, and then played instruments along with the backing track - guitars, harmonica, vocals, Djembe, etc.. Just A Small Speck © Riff Beach - RiffWerx Original 2019 Some days I’m but a small speck Just ri-ding upon The Ocean Nothing but a small speck Free from noise and commotion Feels as if I’m just floating Into a river or a sea Swallowed by a stream…… Or, maybe, Eternity? Oh, Yeah….. Chorus Some days I’m but a small speck At peace with the gentle motion Oh Lord, I’m just a small speck Riding upon The Ocean Bridge Do you fear….. The Loneliness? The Nothingness……. That lingers in the air? Did you see that Flash of Lightning? Or, hear the Crack of Rumblin’ Thunder? As a wave washes over Me And, I’m swimming up from Under
Enjoyed jumping in on to sing along on this Fun and Humorous Take on a really, really Bad Day as described by Tony Harris of Tony's Lyrics and featuring the Blistering Blues Guitar of Tom Adams. Photo Credit to My Daughter, enjoying our BM'r Beach Convertible on One Of Those Days between expensive repairs.....Now SOLD!!! Thank God! ;-)LOL ONE OF THOSE DAYS - TL-TA-RB COLLAB (Any Other Day - Tom Adams Open Collab) (Blues/Rock) WELL, I WAS WALKIN' OUT THE DOOR… JUST WHAT DID I FEEL? YOU KNOW I FELT THE RAIN IT WAS POURIN' DOWN ON ME JUST POURIN' DOWN ON ME… OH, YEAH! THEN I JUMPED IN MY CAR….. WELL, I TURNED ON THE KEY OF COURSE THE CAR WOULDN'T START HOW COULD THIS BE ….. HAPPENIN’ TO ME? JUMPED THE CAR OFF …….AS I WAS DRIVIN' DOWN THE ROAD I HEARD A BUMPIN' SOUND A TIRE BLEW OUT WELL, I STOPPED THE CAR AND I OPENED THE TRUNK OF COURSE THE SPARE WAS FLAT ……IMAGINE THAT? WE WERE RUNNING FLAT I REACHED FOR MY CELL TO CALL OUT FOR HELP OF COURSE THE PHONE WAS DEAD WITHOUT A CHARGER IN SIGHT FLAGGED A CAR DOWN JUST TO ASK FOR HELP BLEW HIS HORN AS THEY DROVE ON BY (CHORUS ) WELL, I WAS HAVIN' ONE OF THOSE DAYS WHEN NOTHIN'S RIGHT ONE OF THOSE DAYS NO HELP IN SIGHT ONE OF THOSE DAYS OH YEAH, ONE OF THOSE DAYS (BRIDGE) HAVE YOU EVER HAD? ONE OF THOSE DAYS PRAY YOU NEVER HAVE (OH….BRING IT ON HOME, TOM!!!) (CHORUS) © Lyrics by Tony Harris 2019 - Blues Guitar - Tom Adams Vocals, Production - Riff Beach (Version Only)
Just a quick little Rhythm and Lead Electric Original Contemporaneous Tune played to some Bitcrushed Drums created with Logic Pro X. ;-) Guitar EFX - Eleven Rack! Just 'cuz.
Original version of this tune recorded in December 1969 at Sunset Sound, Warner Bros. Records. "Steamroller Blues" ("Steamroller"), was a rather bitingly brilliant Blues parody written by James Taylor, and appeared on his 1970 album 'Sweet Baby James'. It was intended to "mock" the inauthentic blues bands of the day. The song later appeared on two of Taylor's compilation albums and has been recorded by a variety of other artists, including Elvis. This version, my own, using BIAB Backing tracks that I arranged. Played along with my Ibanez Gio 'Blue' Electric and then sung along, recorded, and mixed it all up into one Hunka' Steamin' Funkafied Junk. Arrangement and Production - this version ONLY - Riff Beach via RiffWerx Productions.
Sometimes, when we're playing handball off the Gutters of Life, we just all gotta' find some way to have or find someone, something, or some belief that lifts us up to Higher Ground. AcoustaTronic Sketching of a Heather Nova Original from her '300 Days at Sea' Album. All recording and production, instruments, vocals, and music for this version by Riff via RiffWerx Productions. HIGHER GROUND Original Version by Heather Nova Why do I…….Follow this heart of mine? Risk my life......Follow it every time Ride the waves Into the wild beyond To bring you hope That’s what I’m riding on It’s what I see inside, I see in your eyes I can pull you from the wreckage I can save your life I can bring you what you need, I can make it alright But it's you who lifts me to higher ground Yeah, it’s you who lifts me to higher ground Why do I……Follow the call again? No one hears, But I can feel your pain Worlds away, Everyone’s looking through Glory fades, But it’s what I am to you It’s what I see inside, I see in your eyes I can pull you from the wreckage I can save your life I can bring you what you need I can make it alright, But it’s you who lifts me to higher ground Yeah, it’s you who lifts me to higher ground (It’s you...It’s you... It’s you...) I can pull you from the wreckage I can save your life I can bring you what you need, I can make it alright, But it’s you who lifts me to higher ground Yeah, it’s you who lifts me to higher ground I can pull you from the wreckage I can save your life I can bring you what you need, I can make it alright, Yeah, it’s you who lifts me to higher ground, Yeah, It’s you who lifts me..... to higher ground Yeah, It’s you who lifts me..... to higher ground
All music, Original song and lyrics - Riff Beach via RiffWerx Productions. Vocals, Guitars, Slide Guitar - Riff, backed by the BeachBox Riffers! Staring Into The Sun © Riff Beach Original RiffWerx - 2019 You yanked and pulled on….. The Strings of My Heart You Stole My Soul Tore My World Apart Took Control Right from The Start Chorus Me, Oh My…..Well… You had me Flyin’ So High Feet off The Ground Head in The Sky Just give me an excuse To Shake You Loose Untie this Noose Let Me Go, Let Me Grow Let Me Go Oh, Yeah……. Looking in-to Your Eyes Like Staring into The Sun But you’re a dark, lonely Road When the Day is all Done (Chorus) You are nothing, if not a Dream But, you’re one mean Dream Crusher You made me Laugh, You Made Me Scream I melted in your hands like Butter You yanked and pulled on….. My Heart You Stole My Soul Tore My World Apart Oooohhh…..
Most appreciative to lend a little added contribution here to this Fab version of Bobby McGee featuring the full flavorings of the most talented Southern Fried Tide (formerly 'Southern Fried'). Just added a bit of gentle harmonica, guitar, backing vocals, with a few production enhancements. Downloadable as an Apple Lossless File. HQ mp3 (m4a) format. Fascinating background story about the origins of this gem, originally written and performed by Kris Kristofferson, and immortalized by the Late Great, Janis Joplin. Hope "Y'all" enjoy the Southern Fried Tide version as much as I do?! :D Song Background follows: https://www.chron.com/entertainment/music/article/The-story-behind-Janis-Joplin-s-landmark-hit-Me-10848677.php
A Cash Classic from way back! Following a huge hit with “I Walk the Line”, Johnny Cash recorded “Home of the Blues” in July 1957. That same year, Cash became the first Sun Records artist to release a long-playing vinyl album. This is my own AcoustaTronic sketch and take on a most memorable 'follow-up' tune. Minor liberties taken with lyrical revision and phrasing. Home of the Blues Version - (Johnny Cash) Riff Beach - RiffWerx Just around the corner, Oh......there’s heartache Down the street that losers use If you can wade in through the........ Teardrops, (My Friend) You’ll find me at the Home of The Blues I walk and (I)cry while my heartbeat Keeps time with the drag of my shoes The sun never shines Through this window of mine Oh, It’s dark at The Home of The Blues Oh, the Place is filled with the sweetest memories Memories - so sweet - that I cry The dreams that I’ve had, they left me feelin’ so bad I (just )want to give up and lay down and die So, if you’ve just lost your Sweetheart And, it seems there’s no (good) way to choose Come along with with me Misery loves company You’re welcome at The Home of The Blues
No Place Like Home..... Created with Alvarez Artist Series Acoustic. Featuring Ernie Ball Earthwood Silk & Steel Soft Strings. Love the sound and feel of these strings on this wonderful Grand Auditorium Acoustic Electric. Original Lyrics, Music Composition, Guitars, and Production by Riff Beach. Tapped out African Drums on drum pad. Rather Be Back Home Again © Riff Beach - Original (RiffWerx -2019) Thinkin’ about some of the places that I’ve been New York, Paris, Berlin, and Rome Still, I’d rather be in your arms again I just wanna’ be Back Home Yet, here I am……out on my own Sometimes, feeling mighty and strong And other times, tired….and all alone Yet, I just keep on sailing right along (Chorus) Oh, Yeah, but here I am again……. Though, you’re out-standing on your own (Left) Thinking of how things might have been (When) all I wanna’ be is Back Home Seen the rising and setting of the Sun I swam upon The Seven Seas Held it together and came undone You know this heart is hard to please (Post-Chorus) Oh, Yeah, but here I am again Though, you’re out-standing on your own Thinking of how things could have been But, all I wanna’ be is Back Home
Relax and grab a little goodness from The Beach. Stroll along for awhile inside my Mind and listen to what a beautiful Sunny Day sounds like here in The Panhandle....The UPside of Florida! :D))) Created with my Alvarez Artist Series Acoustic featuring Soft Silk & Steel Strings, Gio Electric and a tad of slide near the end - all played along to some bit-smashed Electric Piano & Drums, courtesy of The Amazin' Logic Band. ;-) Hope it's enjoyed?!!!
Enjoyed translating this early Elton John-Bernie Taupin piano tune to work as well as I could with my Fender Nylon hybrid acoustic-electric as a guitar song, too. Done with respect and lovingly dedicated to my wife as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary this year. She still melts me! ;-) Lyrics below. Guitars, vocals, and production by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Productions. Just wanted to keep it kinda' simple and bring a little AcoustaTronic flavor to what has long been among my very favorite EJ Tunes. Your Song - Version Original - Elton John (Lyrics - Bernie Taupin) It’s a little bit funny this feeling inside I’m not one of those who can easily hide I don’t have much money, but boy if I did….. I’d buy a big house where we both could live If I was a sculptor, but then again, No Or, a Man who makes potions in a traveling show I know it’s not much, but it’s the best I can do My gift is my song and this one’s for you (Chorus) And you can tell everybody this is your song It may be quite simple, but now that it’s done I hope you don’t mind....... I hope you don’t mind that I put down in words How wonderful life is while you’re in the world I sat on the roof and kicked off the moss Well a few of the verses well they’ve got me quite cross But, the sun’s been quite kind - while I wrote this song It’s for people like you that keep it turned on So excuse my forgetting, but these things I do You see I’ve forgotten if they’re green or they’re blue Anyway, the thing is what I really mean Yours are the sweetest eyes I’ve ever seen
Light Within The Shadows © Riff Beach Original - RiffWerx - 2019 (Rev) Insanity……so close at hand Casts a Darkness upon our Land Sometimes, it’s hard to understand Amidst the Shadows and the Noise It reverberates nearly every day Oh, a Sadness that’s not meant to stay Why can’t we make it all just go away? Oh yeah, can we just move on? What can be said to make us See? What can be done to make us Say? How about some Help and Hope? Oh, Yeah…..Just to chase it All……. Away? As Night Falls And, The Sun Sinks Soon it will Rise Again Even when we’re On The Brink Just make it Go Away Come back some other Day For a Time of Peace will surely come To replace the times we’re left feeling numb
Edited and Bit-Blasted a 70's Piano and Drum piece, and then blended in Vocals, Chromatica Harp, and Acoustic Guitar (Martin 000-15M). Original Song and music written, composed, performed, MiXed AcoustaTronic-ally via RiffWerx Productions by Riff Beach. Afterglow © Riff Beach - Original RiffWerx (2018) As the year winds to a close Snowflakes melt upon a rose But, don’t linger in the cold…… Or, lose the fire within your soul Chorus For you know your Saving Grace Is that Smile upon your Face Decisions never take that long When your Heart knows right from wrong May the road rise up to meet you May the sun be there to greet you May you always stay on track May the wind be at your back Bridge Warm my hands When they are cold Soothe my spirit As we grow old After we found a place to start Nothing ever pulled us apart You know it’s easy to be strong When you’re right where you belong
Backs Against The Wall © - Original - 2018 (Rev) Riff Beach (RiffWerx) In moments of hesitation In such an unfamiliar place Silent screams of desperation They’re only searching for space What sometimes feels like treason Leads to pondering or pause Whether faith or just reason Why not give your best to each cause? Chorus For, the more things change Over - and - over again Don’t it always feel strange….. When you lose more than win? Bridge Find a way to thrive or survive Maybe, you get by with a smile or a wink Sometimes, just be thankful to be alive When things seem worse than you think
When we're Dead and When We're Gone...... I choose to believe our Souls Live On. Let go....Let yourself just slip and let your spirit fly..... "Into the Mystic". Hope this brings some love and inspiration to anyone losing someone close or suffering themselves.....now or at any time. This magical Original tune by Van 'THE Man' Morrison is one beautiful merging of music and lyrics. Only intended to sketch my own way and pay it the utmost respect. As always, thanks for making time to listen and/or comment. This song was first featured on the infamous Van Morrison "Moondance" album and has found its way into many a movie music track and other places and spaces for almost Five decades! Definitely a tune that stands the Test of Time! God Bless ya', Van. Into The Mystic (Van Morrison) We were born before the wind Also younger than the sun 'Ere the bonny boat was won As we sailed into The Mystic Hark, now, hear the sailor's cry Smell the sea and feel the sky Let your soul and spirit fly Into The Mystic Mmm......When that foghorn blows, I wanna hear it, I don't have to fear it And I wanna rock your gypsy soul Just like way back in the days of old And magnificently we will float Into The Mystic When that foghorn blows, you know I will be comin' home And when that foghorn whistle blows, I've gotta' hear it, I don't have to fear it And I wanna' rock your gypsy soul Just like way back in the days of old And together we will float Into The Mystic ............... Come on girl!
Sound of my Sitka Spruce Top Alvarez Artist Series Acoustic with Seydel Session Steel Low C Harp add. Symphonic arrangement courtesy of Shiny Apple 'Orchestra'. Created and Mixed at RiffWerx Studios. Guitars, Harmonica, Production - Riff. ;-)
AcoustaTronic take on a Springsteen Fav from 'Tunnel of Love'. Featuring my Martin 000-15M and a Hohner Special 20 Harp doing a bit of a Dance. ;-)
AcoustaTronic Songshot - Contemporaneous Acoustic Guitar Looping with my Taylor Mahogany GS Mini.
MiXed up a bit of Slam Poetry-Spoken Word, rearranged Favorite song lyrics, Electric Guitar sketching, edited drum loops! Slipping Past The Hourglass © Riff Beach - Original (Spoken Word) RiffWerx Well, you know it’s out there….. Songs yet to be Sung Words and Music Long may they Run Sometimes, Left Feeling Like a Motherless Child Blowing in the Wind While A Wildcat did Growl So, Spend a Little Time Out of Mind And, Wait ’til The Midnight Hour When Love Comes to Town Cuz’ you know The Darkest Hour It’s Always….It’s Always before The Dawn Those Winds that Blow So Lonely We’re just Bound for Movin’ On Words immortal Spoken Circle Never Unbroken Even though I’ll Fly Away, Oh….. Yeah, I’ll Surely Fly Away
Tom Adams created this sparkly Country-Blues inspired Gem as an Open Collab offering. Crafted some lyrics, sang along, and then added a little Harp. Always amazed by Tom's Guitar Mastery, and he's created yet another superb tune here. Honored to contribute, and hopefully, lend something to it in some way? Big Thanks to Tom and also Tony Harris - Two of my Longtime 'Cloud Heroes' and Friends. Chuck Aaron and Steve (Spanish Lillies) also created their own Fab takes on this Open Collab Project. Please check their versions out, and you can always also enjoy Tom's Blissful Blues Guitar at Tom Adams (SC site), as well. Thanks, again, Tom. Doves on The Wing © Music - Tom Adams - Lyrics, Vocals, Harmonica - Riff Beach Oh, Wake Me, Darlin’….. Won’t you gently Shake Me? When We Get There You know I won’t Care Chorus Steady your hands Upon that Wheel Set your gaze ......out Ahead Oh, Find what's Real (Before Blue Skies ......All turn Red) Bridge Sunny Day Faded to Grey Faded Away Turned into Night But, It’s OK……… Just Hold on…. Oh, Yeah.......Hold On Tight Fly On Doves…… Fly On High! Down that road, We’re feeling so Alone Burned all our bridges ....in the Rear View Heading to..... Our Soon-to-be-New-Home But, I’ll be smiling….. How ‘bout you?
Revisited Version in AcoustaTronic Style of a Cohen Classic Cut. Just sketching with all due respect to the late, great Leonard Cohen (RIP). Vocals, instruments, and production featuring Riff Beach via RiffWerx Productions.
Songwriting, Vocals, all Instruments by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Productions. Photo Cover Art by Riff,(Created with YouZign). In My Wildest Dreams © Riff Beach - Original (RiffWerx 2018) We’re all just Pilgrims Smaller than grains of Sand Tossed around in Time Looking for a place to Land Yet, in the darkest nights Our love shines through Through the longest days It’s right there too Chorus For in my wildest dreams I can only hope to be As much for you, Darling As you mean to me Bridge We know the road of life Is filled with twists and turns But, with you at my side There’s no concerns You’re always there for me I’m always there for you In a World of False Our Love rings True
Guitar, slide, vocal and production by Riff Beach - RiffWerx, 2018. In November 1970, a month after Dylan's original had appeared, George Harrison released a version of the song on his most notable, triple album, 'All Things Must Pass'. A most well-known cover of the song was also recorded by Olivia Newton-John, who had the only U.S. charting version of the song, in 1971. "If Not For You" - Bob Dylan, Composer If Not For You Babe, I couldn't even find the door I couldn't even see the floor I'd be sad and blue If Not For You If Not For You Babe, the night would see me wide awake The day would surely have to break It would not be new If Not For You Bridge If Not For You My sky would fall Rain would gather too Without your love I'd be no-where at all I'd be lost If Not For You (Chorus) If Not For You, The winter would hold no spring Couldn't hear a robin sing, I just wouldn't have a clue If Not For You
Original Tune written by Riff Beach. Riff on electric, slide, and vocals. Drums and Piano Pad track created using Logic Pro X. Ruminations and Illuminations © Riff Beach Original RiffWerx - 2018 The Sun Will Shine And The Wind Will Blow Rains Wash Away Time Frozen in The Ice and Snow What do ya’ Know? Who only know Now? Only yesterday, Three Today, Sixty-Three…..Somehow Chorus Well (So), Spare Your Prayer for this Panhandle Poet And his One Man Band Lyrics Twisted and Tossed… Don’t ya’ know it? Like Waves Slapping the Sand Just like Waves Slapping the Sand Ah, but for a Swig of Tasty Dark Rum Where Under Palms He Must Die And For His Guitar He Shall Strum On Some Sandy Beach Nearby On Some Sandy Beach Nearby Bridge No Dying Bed No Morphine Dreams For the Pirate Life He Led Was so much more than it Seems Aye, but another Tale…Searching for Best Sails in the Wind, Unfurled and Spread Daring to Risk, Only Pausing to Rest While Living Full Speed Ahead Oh Yeah, Living Full Speed Ahead… Yeah!
Creative interpretation of a Boss Burner, done with all due respect in ElectroTronic style.
Gotta' Love Me some BeeGees......Don't care what anyone else thinks! Sadly, only Barry remains. He's 'Still Stayin' Alive'....past 65! Early Gibbsian Gold, and among my very favorite BeeGee Tunes. Sketched respectfully and in my own somewhat experimental way here. Hope it's enjoyed? As always.....Thanks for listening, shares, and/or comments. Most genuinely appreciated, and never taken for granted. Find and create 'your music' and share it! ;-)
Whiskey, Windmills, and Ghosts © Riff Beach Original - 2018 (RiffWerx) Sixty years of searching With no direction known A King without a Castle A Queen in search of Home Still, here we are…. Charging Windmills, Chasing Ghosts More used to feel so special…… Now, Less feels more like Most Less feels more like Most Pre-Chorus But, what know we of Windmills? And, what know we of Ghosts? Blessed is the morning light That tears away the night... Chorus - Bridge (Yet) There you are ……..and, Lord, here I am Just be my Whiskey, Woman I’ll be your Hell-bent Man Will you play me for a fool? Will you take me as I am? What shall we conquer today, Together - or - alone? Any Dragons left to slay? Or, best leave flesh to bone?
Origin unknown, but likely dates back to late 1700's - early 1800's. Covered by too many to name. Minor lyrical revision. Previously posted a different take of this Trad Classic on SoundCloud awhile back. This version presented in an early Sunday Morning frame of mind. Wayfarin' Stranger - Slowly Wandering (Trad, Adapted) I am a poor wayfaring stranger, traveling through .......... this world of woe But, there's no sickness, toil, nor danger in that bright land, to which I go Chorus: I'm going there to see my Father And, all my loved ones, who’ve gone on I'm just going over Jordan, I'm only go-in' .....going home Though dark clouds, they gather round me ......and my way is rough and steep Beauteous fields arise before me....... Where God's redeemed, their vigils keep I’m goin' back to see my Mother I’m goin' there, no more to roam I’m only go-in'....going over Jordan I’m just going .......Go-ing Home So, join me, Sister and Brother I’m just go-in' .......Go-ing Home
Just playing Ibanez Gio Electric through the Eleven rack to some Bitcrushed Drumming. ;-)
Similar to a previous Blues Blaster, just a little less Octane.......but certainly burning at least Mid-Grade. ;-)
Edited and extended a wonderful piano loop in Logic Pro X-Garage Band. Then, simply played my Ibby Gio Electric with Acoustic flavorings through the Zoomie G3Xn. Contemporaneously created in a take or two against this engaging piano background. Plucking away while envisioning a soft, cool breeze, gently blowing upon our keys and across warm waters. Dreaming of 'Eternal Summer' and most thankful for The Blessings of Beach Living! Hope you might enjoy and chillax to this little instrumental interlude, as well. Genuine Music from the Heart and for The Soul. :D ))))
Original song. All vocals, instruments and production by Riff Beach 2018 - RiffWerx Productions. Featuring Ibanez Gio Electric and various other instruments. Actually, captured this one in Garage Band and used Ozone Advanced to tweak a bit. In A Moment © Riff Beach - Original RiffWerx 2018 Waiting for The Sunrise each and every Day As time dances with The Night In the early hours, when I Pray The darkness dissolves into the Light? Chorus Tell me when it’s time to go? Tell me when it’s time to stay? Will you Light a path for me, Lord? Won’t you Show us The Way? ( Please help us find our Way) Somewhere in Happiness or Sadness In tears of Joy or Sorrow Would there be more gladness in each Moment... If there were no Tomorrow? Bridge What if we lost everything held so tightly? With best intentions to Resist What if a hint or Warning….. Were no longer to Exist? Struggling with The Ways of Why We Question The When and How Staring into Open Sky Pushing through The Clouds of Now Somewhere in Happiness or Sadness Tears of joy and sorrow Flow Would we cherish more each Moment Without the promise of Tomorrow? [ Instrumental, Chorus, and Out ]
Original, contemporaneous, Blues Sketching: Multiple Guitars, Hohner Special 20 Blues Harp - A, Digits tapping on Drum pads. Recorded and Mixed via Logic Pro X....... Just unleashing a Buncha' Fun on an otherwise kinda' overcast Boring Day here in The Panhandle. Not a Bad Thing sometimes! Cheers. ;-)
Cracked Coconut © Original - Riff Beach (RiffWerx 2018) Eat a Peach while driving South Almost taste the rum in your mouth Headed on the way to Out of Reach To plop ourselves right on a Beach (Chorus) Oh, we’ll watch the Sun Rise and Set It’s not over......over yet Yeah, It’s far from over yet Life’s a Treat When there’s Heat.... Sure beats Livin’.... ....on some Cold Street! Work’s all done ....and, we’re having Fun Lazy days out in the Sun No more time for ‘On the Run' We’ll find a place And make a space Just feel those rays upon your face Oh, Man, how we love this pace The drinks are cold, and...... The Smokes are rolled Oh, Lord, won’t ya’ soothe (save) my soul? ...... What a way to grow Old What a way to grow Old (Back to Chorus and Out)
Lyrics Below. Don't know where these songs come from??? Started with a simple little, swirling, repeating electric piano riff, tapped out some percussion on drum pads, dialed into an electric-acoustic guitar sound, and played back against the piano track. Then, created, added, and panned chromatic harmonica tracks, and vocals. All of the music meandering suggested the enclosed lyrics, supplemented by an intense Sunday afternoon thunderstorm. Vocals, instruments, songwriting, recording, and production by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Home Studio. "Go with The Flow!" ;-) Swirled © (Original) Riff Beach - RiffWerx - 2018 Cloudy sky chases away the Sun On a storm-filled afternoon Why, everyone is on the Run From this Summertime Monsoon Swirled…. Yeah….. Swirled Everything’s unfurled As June says Goodbye And, July…Oh, July dances to the Tune Chorus Oh, (My), it Seems the World It might come down upon us soon Lord, it’s just swirling all around….. Upside down on a Sunday afternoon Lightning unleashes Thunder Rumbling across the Sky Trees swaying in the Breeze As the leaves all tumble by Bridge Night steals a Kiss from the Moon While the rain washes Her Face Today’s but a faded Memory And…..Tomorrow, there’ll be no trace Morning light, don’t ya’ know she’s coming fast This Beast shall no longer boast For the Wind shattered its Memories And, scattered them upon the Coast
Originally written by a Songwriter's Songwriter, Kris Kristofferson, and among his many masterpieces and well-written standards. This tune was rather monumental to his long career, and also successfully covered by others: Kristofferson was inspired to write the song after reading an interview with Frank Sinatra, in which Sinatra said that he believed in "booze, broads or a Bible … whatever helps me make it through the night." Kristofferson, who was living with Dottie West and her husband at the time, offered the song to West first -- and, initially, she declined. 'Help Me Make It Through the Night' earned Kristofferson his first Grammy, for Best Country Song. West ultimately recorded the song, as did Elvis Presley, Ray Price, Lynn Anderson, Loretta Lynn, Charley Pride, Andy Williams, Olivia Newton-John, Cash and wife June Carter Cash and Sammi Smith, the latter of whom had a No. 1 hit with the song and also won a Grammy, for Best Country Vocal Performance, Female. This creative take is my own version and interpretation done in AcoustaTronic style.
This song by Nick Drake first appeared on his album 'Five Leaves Left' (1969). Fabulous tune he wrote and performed. Many others have done versions, including Elton John. This one just done in my own way and intended with all due respect to the Original Artist and Lyricist. Nick Drake? What can one say? Genius of a Songwriter.....Legend. Not fully appreciated nor understood until his flame burned out way too quickly. RIP, Nick Drake. What an amazing talent. >>> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Drake Day is Done - Nick Drake (Lyrics) When the day is done Down to earth then sinks the sun Along with everything that was lost and won When the day is done
When the day is done Hope so much your race will be all run Then you find you jumped the gun Have to go back where you begun When the day is done
When the night is cold Some get by but some get old Just to show life's not made of gold When the night is cold
When the bird has flown Got no one to call your own Got no place to call your home When the bird has flown
When the game's been fought Newspaper blow across the court Lost much sooner than you would have thought Now the game's been fought
When the part is through Seems so very sad for you Didn't do the things you meant to do Now there's no time to start anew Now the part is through
When the day is done Down to earth then sinks the sun Along with everything that was lost and won When the day is done
Those Traveling Wilbury's - past and present members - left us some most profound thoughts and words to ponder and appreciate. Freshly revised performance, recording, and remix of this wonderful tune of theirs. Instruments and vocals by Riff Beach. Production via RiffWerx 'DownHome' Studio. Used the Alvarez Artist Series African Mahogany Acoustic and the Ibanez ArtCore Jazzbox's hummin' along softly in the background. End of the Line Song by Traveling Wilburys Lyrics Well it's all right, riding around in the breeze Well it's all right, if you live the life you please Well it's all right, doing the best you can Well it's all right, as long as you lend a hand You can sit around and wait for the phone to ring (end of the line) Waiting for someone to tell you everything (end of the line) Sit around and wonder what tomorrow will bring (end of the line) Maybe a diamond ring Well it's all right, even if they say you're wrong Well it's all right, sometimes you gotta be strong Well it's all right, as long as you got somewhere to lay Well it's all right, everyday is judgment day Maybe somewhere down the road aways (end of the line) You'll think of me, wonder where I am these days (end of the line) Maybe somewhere down the road when somebody plays (end of the line) Purple haze Well it's all right, even when push comes to shove Well it's all right, if you got someone to love Well it's all right, everything'll work out fine Well it's all right, we're going to the end of the line Don't have to be ashamed of the car I drive (end of the line) I'm just glad to be here, happy to be alive (end of the line) It don't matter if you're by my side (end of the line) I'm satisfied Well it's all right, even if you're old and grey Well it's all right, you still got something to say Well it's all right, remember to live and let live Well it's all right, the best you can do is forgive Well it's all right, riding around in the breeze Well it's all right, if you live the life you please Well it's all right, even if the sun don't shine Well it's all right, we're going to the end of the line Songwriters: Robert Dylan / George Harrison / Jeffrey Lynne / Roy Kelton Orbison / Thomas Earl Petty End of the Line lyrics © The Bicycle Music Company
A (Yusuf) 'Cat Stevens' Classic that I've listened to and loved for the better part of my Life. A song, a prayer, a Version......some thoughts. Just done rather simply, basically, and in my own way and with all intended respect to an incredibly influential, prolific songwriter and performer from the 70's and beyond. Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, and Production for this Version by Riff Beach (RiffWerx Productions). 2018 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
Intended with all due respect to the late, great George Harrison and The Beatles, as well as a verse added in memory of Richie Havens most memorable version (RIP, Richie). Merely my own AcoustaTronic sketch of this sparkly gem. Nothing like the return of our bright, beautiful Sun to warm away dreary cold, rainy days, etc... May the Summer Sun shine upon us all and warm our spirits and zest for life. As always, thanks for listening and/or commenting. All instruments and production by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Home Studio. Among instruments used here were my new Martin 000-15M All-Mahogany Acoustic, and a most special Hohner Pearwood Harmonica from my Dad. Dad, Thanks for leaving such incredible memories and keepsakes. Loved and Missed, always.
A bit of repeating 12-8 Muted Acoustic Guitar work, backed by contemporaneous Native American Kiowa Bamboo Flute, and my Ibanez ArtCore AcoustaElectric thin-line JazzBox. Just the joy of creating from scratch and going along with The Flow. Music Creation, instruments, and production by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Home Studio.
Zero to Hero and Back © Riff Beach - Original RiffWerx - 2018 In a World filled with Illusion Mr. Hero lived a Wonderful Life Bit off far more than he could chew Even wore out a Wife….or Two! The ones that he was pleasing Weren’t the ones that mattered most Seasons racing by so fast…. Comes a time to break or coast Chorus Don’t go Reading your own Headlines Records underscored with Grief The climb from Zero to Hero…and Back Is it Affirmation - or - Belief? Even the strongest tumble at times Amidst all the glory and the pay Dust off, get right back up Before it quickly fades away Bridge Welcome to just another Day Now, you’re just another Fan Seeking out new games to play No more Boy Wonder, nor Peter Pan Mr. Hero’s now Mr. Humble Survival required him to evolve Went inwards, so they say Plenty puzzles left there to solve
Classic Dylan tune, later also a huge hit for The Byrds again. Referenced the abbreviated Byrds' version here, but interpreted in my own AcoustaTronic style with all due respect to these incredible artists and songwriters of 'Yore. Vocals, all instruments, and production by RiffBeach via RiffWerx Home Studio. ;-)
Just Wondering When © Riff Beach - (RiffWerx 2018) Turn me Inside Out …and Upside Down Serve it with a Smile….. Or, Force it with a Frown Remind us all….. To Keep The Faith ’til then You know I keep waiting Just Wondering When Just Wondering When Chorus 1 People are Dying You know it’s a Sin We’re far beyond Crying (No More Crying) It’s Time for The (an) End Chorus 2 We know they’re just lying (Al)though, they claim (that) they’re trying And, it leaves me Wondering (And, it really makes us Wonder) Just Wondering When (Oh, Lord) (I’m) Just Wondering When ??? Bridge We can Take It Easy …… Or, Make it Rough Please don’t appease me ‘Cause Enough is Enough? All the crap that passes For news these days Maybe, it’s a Fad? Or, only a phase? (Back to Choruses - Repeat - Out)
Bravei sent me this wonderful Music Bed that he had produced and I just played along with My Alvarez Artist Series African Mahogany Acoustic and then ReMiXed so that the guitars would - hopefully - blend together. Simple stereo panning, one guitar left and one right with Drums in the middle. Hope it's enjoyed?!!!! :D
Tony of Tony's Lyrics created a wonderful song concept, which I was most pleased to join in here. Tony and I co-wrote this one, but 95% of the credit goes to him for developing the analogy and song idea. I was gratified to furnish a bit of music and understated production to help frame this tune. Sometimes, when there's a solid song idea - Less is More! ;-) Train Tracks In My Home Town © (Harris-Beach - 2018)
We’ve all heard that expression about…. Being from the other side of the tracks Usually all about reputation Or some other personal attacks
Knowing so little about a person Or, anyone living on the other side Why trash those a little different…. Or, cause them to hurt inside?
Chorus No (train) Tracks in my Home Town (No) Nobody’s from The Other Side (There’s) No Tracks in my Home Town Yet, sometimes we all hurt deep inside (Because/And) You know…..Everyone has their Pride (No Tracks, No Other Side)
People can still still drag us down Even in our home town Add some weight upon our backs We don’t even need those tracks
Bridge Same story on all sides East and West North and South Up and Down …..and all around
Sometimes those Tracks Like all matters of The Heart They bring us closer together Or lead us further apart….
Back to Chorus
Acoustic Blues Guitar Sketching to the Sway of a Hot Conga Beat. Guitar: Alvarez Artist Series Acoustic AF66CESHB Acoustic-Electric Conga Drums: Courtesy of Bitchrushed Logic Pro X Conga Kit Digitally Mixed using Logic Pro X and assorted Plug-Ins
In remembrance of My Dad. If you've ever lost a Father, you will, hopefully, understand. Poured it all right into the strings, then added a bit of Spoken Word Lyrics. The Ibanez Thinline Artcore Vintage Guitar smiles and weeps. Missed, but never forgotten..... Love you, Dad! Requiem For Our Fathers © Riff Beach - RiffWerx - 2018 Stumbling along into this World So much Magic unfurled Yet, you say….. Walk Along, Young Man Reach out Make a Plan Make a Way C’mon, now….. Seize the Day Hey, now…… Where ya’ gone? What’s it Like? No more tired or worn Thank You Thank You for Everything You watched me….. Play and sing Yeah, Thanks for Everything And all that you were And all that I am Yeah, it’s alright Thanks for who you were And who I am……
Classic sparkly gem from 1969, originally written and performed by the most incredible and underrated, Joe South, on his album of same name. Later, covered by the infamous Brook Benton, as well as Bobby Bare, Glen Campbell and others. Always loved this nostalgic, Retro 60'sh tune. Just sketched my own way here in AcoustaTronic with all intended respect. Hope it's enjoyed? As always, any listens, comments, re-spins are all most genuinely appreciated. Thanks for making the time.
The tones and textures of my Alvarez Artist Series African Mahogany Folk Acoustic Electro painting what lies ahead on a beautiful ending to one of those treasured glorious Summer Days here at The Beach. Close your Eyes, Relax, and Enjoy....Let it All Slowly Fade Away! ;-)
Rockin' Original Music, vocals and all instruments by Riff Beach. Production - Riff Beach via RiffWerx Productions 2018. Created playing my Ibanez Archtop Thinline Artcore Electric with Logic Pro X. Accompanied by My Favorite "Logic'al Drummer" and Bitcrushed to Smithereens and back in Mix! Music and Lyrics by Riff Beach. Original photo by Riff. Created song art with YouZign. Water to Wine © Riff Beach Original RiffWerx 2018 My lips have tasted The changing of Water to Wine? Thank you for your interest Soon you’ll be feeling fine No need to believe the way I do Anyhow, what’s it really matter to you? Can’t all be fiction… If any of it’s True Chorus When we’re born from Death to Life Well, You know that’ll be Alright Chasing along many twisted Roads Can’t avoid paying all the Tolls You say you just don’t know About changing Water to Wine? Yet, I’ll bet you’d even stand in Line To see anything even close to that Divine Bridge Have your eyes seen The Glory? Have you found some new path? Don’t add another sour chapter To The Grapes of Wrath? If you don’t know where you’re going All directions light a way Please allow me a moment…… Was there something you wanted to say?
Love ebbs and flows, gushes, comes and goes. Round and round, ends up where nobody knows. This tune suggests many possibilities with lyrics filled with gladness, sadness, and hopefulness....sorta' like Life. Remember When? © Riff Beach - Original RiffWerx 2018 Remember, when I held your heart Right in my hands? Without even giving a thought…. To all our dreams and plans
Well, just who in the Hell was I… To ever think such things? And, Oh, did we ever pay a price For what such thinking brings Chorus Remember, when I held your heart Right in my hands? Without even giving a thought…. To all our dreams and plans
For you know that we both know To never ever tread upon The truth within our Hearts The love that seals our bond Bridge It never seems to Fail Or ever go away It just finds a place Deep down where it will stay
For all that we learned… And just what was the cost? For when that Fire burned… How much was gained and lost?
Contemporaneously at play to background of Bitcrushed Drums while unleashing the rumble and hum of my favorite Electric Guitars .
Dedicated to my Good Buddy, 'Bronzed God', a major Connoisseur of Stonesian stuff. Can't do it his way..... So, just had to interpret in my own style here. Still remembering BG's AbFab version of 'Far Away Eyes' from awhile back....and many others, as well. This one intended with all due respect to Jagger, Richards and the inimitable group known officially as The Rolling Stones. As always, genuine appreciation for your making time to listen, like, and/or comment. Hats off to JP! ;-)
Fab tune remembered from my early years listening to incredible music By Jackie Deshannon (Bacharach/David). Jackie D also had a huge hit with 'Put A Little Love in Your Heart'! This one sketched in my own way with all due respect. Message just as applicable today as it was when I first heard this tune as a Kid. Love is still 'The Answer'. Vocals, instruments, and production all by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Productions. Art created using 'YouZign'.
Sketched intuitively. My own creative take on this Joe Walsh gem from his early Classic Vinyl masterpiece - BarnStorm. Although certainly not intended as an accurate cover or anything of that ilk, this version is interpreted with a genuine passion and love of this tune and the entire Barnstorm album. All instruments, vocals, and production by Riff Beach via RiffWerx Productions 2018. As always, thanks for giving it a listen, like, comment, and/or respin if you enjoy it. Thanks. :D
Originally written and recorded by the late, great Buck Owens, and immortalized in a cover featuring the soulful styling of none other than Ray Charles. Later covered by many other notables, including Barbra Streisand, Commander Cody, Connie Francis, Lorrie Morgan, Skeeter Davis, and Elvis Costello, among others. My take intended with all due respect. Always loved this tune. Photo Art created with YouZign and features my Son's Dog, Maggie, taken with my iPhone. All Music and Production for this version is my own via RiffWerx Productions. As always, most genuinely appreciate anyone making time to listen and/or comment. :D
Edited a short sweet Apple Logic Pro X Acoustic Loop to build upon in creating and recording my own Original AcoustaTronic adds, guitars, and instruments' to shape this Original track - AcoustaTronic Sunrise © - Instrumental SongShot. Stacked multiple self-performed tracks and bass line with my Stratocaster, and then played back an acoustic-electric lead with my treasured Alvarez Artist Series AF77E Custom acoustic. Love, love, love the tones and textures the AA AF77 generates.....a most special instrument - unplugged or recorded direct in with a DI box that sounds as tone-a-liscious as any microphone. Hope this one's enjoyed? Logic Pro X and MainStage 3 software license agreement Usage Rights: The Apple Software may contain sample content including but not limited to artwork, audio files, audio loops, built-in sound files, graphics, images, impulse responses, photographs, samples, sound sets, sound settings, video files, or similar assets (“Sample Content”). This Sample Content is proprietary to Apple and/or its licensors, and is protected by applicable intellectual property and other laws, including but not limited to copyright. Except as otherwise provided, all Sample Content included in the Apple Software may be used on a royalty-free basis to create your own original soundtracks for your film, video, and audio projects. You may broadcast and/or distribute your own soundtracks that were created using the Sample Content; however, individual Sample Content assets may not be commercially or otherwise distributed on a standalone basis, nor may they be repackaged in whole or in part as audio samples, clipart, music beds, sound effects, sound files, sound libraries, stock animation, or similar assets. Published Date: Jan 18, 2017
Classic Country Standard composed by Hank Cochran and made most famous by the Late, Great Eddy Arnold, even though originally recorded by Ray Price. Also performed by Timi Yuro, and even a Donnie and Marie (Osmond) hit, as well. To me, it will always stand the Test of Time as one of those Classic Barroom JukeBox Golden Oldies best consumed with a cold, frothy one, as well! This version is my own AcoustaTronic take, respectfully intended, as always.
Sometimes, a Vocal and Guitar track are enough. Original song, music, production, photo cover 'art' - Riff. Best Wishes to all in their journey through this World of Wonder and Woe! May your Happy times far outweigh the Sad. :D Alpha Through Omega © Riff Beach - RiffWerx Original - Revised 2018 We’re all just passing through Time As our feet scrape The Earth Tripped up and Tumblin’…… Only wanting to measure our Worth In the tight Squeeze of Fate That redefines our Space Maybe, it’s never too late? To lay claim to a Place (Chorus) Reaching deep Down Within Where better to Start? When will it all End? When….. it’s Head versus Heart? When will it all End? When….. it’s Head versus Heart? Between what’s Lost and what’s Found In such a strange Race…….. Unchained and Unbound From prisons minds often create (Bridge) Promethean Promises Like the Prick of a Pin Unleashes a Freedom ……Like Sails in the Wind (Repeat Chorus) Footprints in Sand Fade to Destinations Ahead Water washes away Memories On Golden Shores of The Dead (Chorus and Outtro)
StratoBlasteD, electro version of previously created and recorded Infusalata (Acoustic Version). Same Big Brazilian Drums Bitcrushed a bit differently then just accompanied by my Guitars and then mixed it all up. Similar tune with a very different brew. ;-)
Made-up Music, gave it a made-up name, mixed it all together, liked it all the same! Guitars and a Big Brazilian 'Bitcrushed' Beat.......
Just me and my Guitars having some Fun on a Sunday Morning and contemplating Summertime Splendor.
Original Music, Production, and Photo Art by Riff :D
This song is dedicated to a most memorable human being that I had the pleasure and privilege to work with and call a Friend in a 'previous life'. "Coach", aka the late, great Al McGuire, would often greet me by asking if everything was "All Seashells and Balloons"? Al spoke his own unique language. It endeared him to his many Players, and millions of Listeners and Viewers who enjoyed his colorful broadcasts of College Basketball Games and what has become The Final Four NCAA Basketball Championships each March (March Madness). Al was an incredible motivational speaker and blessed with a most entertaining and engaging personality. He had a way of making anyone around him feel special. He always gave back so much more than he ever received. Bless you, Coach. Living here at The Beach on so many bright sunny, warm days, I've learned what you meant all these years later when you asked that question, and "Yes, most days here certainly are All Seashells and Balloons"! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_McGuire https://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/17/messages/1266.html
Just Riff'n around with My Strat while putting this ElectrOriginal song to music and then recording, mixing. Almost Perfect © Riff Beach - Original RiffWerx - 2018 Last night, well, it felt so right Maybe, even…..Almost Perfect You know Sunset to Sunrise Oooh, Yeah….Almost Perfect Nothin’, Honey, money can ever buy Will bring more than we truly are Let’s not ever fail to try For times….of Almost Perfect? (Chorus) Staring into each other’s Eyes They realize it was well worth it As they dream and fantasize In their World of….Almost Perfect (Bridge) Broken and restored once more Or, was that a few lives before? When we stumbled in again? To a place of Almost Perfect? (Chorus Two) Sometimes, we wonder why…. We’re searching for Perfection? Maybe, we’re just waiting for….. ……Some kind of a Resurrection? (Back to Main Chorus - Variation)
Just messin' with my new Trio 'Song Creation' pedal in sketching out a concept from scratch. Decided to mix it up a little using the loop created with 'follow-along backing' to my Original Rhythm Guitar via the Trio, and then played along to the mixed loop for fun.
My own AcoustaTronic Version and interpretation of this Traditonal Christmas Classic by Rossetti, intended with respect and reverence. All music and production by Riff Beach, RiffWerx - 2017. In The Bleak Midwinter - Trad (Christina Rossetti 1800’s) (Pre-Chorus) In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone Snow on snow had fallen, Snow on snow on snow In the bleak midwinter, long and long ago (Chorus) Angels and Archangels may have gathered there Cherubim and Seraphim rising in the air Oh, but only Mary, in her maiden Bliss Worshipped the Beloved with a Mother’s Kiss Bridge Heaven cannot hold him Nor can Earth Sustain Heaven and Earth shall fall away When he comes to Reign (Post Chorus- Outro) What then can I give him, poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb; If I were a wise man, I would do my part; What then can I give him? I must give my heart
Updated ReMiX of One of Tony's wonderful Christmas songs from awhile back that we collaborated on. Merry Christmas, Happiest Holiday and New Year Wishes to all!
Please check out Tony's Lyrics and Tony's Music at: soundcloud.com/tonyslyrics
A quick, most contemporaneous little bitta' composition and fun using my Nylon strung Fender and a tad of Stereo Binaural Panning.
OK, so ya' bust out a Strat to play along, add a bitta' Fuzz and Slap.....and then, crash it into some Alive & Kickin' Bitcrushed Drumming. Add some Conga's, Synth Pad creation, and then shake and stir up some Funky, Fun, Genre-Bending insanity. Whew! ;-)
No instruments were harmed in this Production.
Original Lyrics Follow. Songwriting, Guitars, Low D Whistle, Vocals, Production all by Riff Beach - RiffWerx - 2017. Make each moment count. Before It’s All Too Late © Riff Beach - Original (RiffWerx - 2017) Around a sweet old woman We gathered by her dying bed She sighed as we all cried I recall some of what she said Time is not to waste Each moment you’re awake May you always give More than you ever choose to take (Chorus) All that sometimes ends…. Only begins again Always Love, My Friend Don’t You hesitate…. Before it’s all too late (Bridge) May you taste some good Or, even a little great Find and love and hold A life that fills your soul Keep a smile upon your face For there is another place What was lost will be found Upon the higher ground (Chorus 2) Forgive and then forget Embrace with no regret Reach out and do not wait Before it’s all too late
Respectfully different spin on some Classic Early Neil Diamond Gold. Always loved early Diamond gems. Good 'Ol Neil sure wrote some great tunes. Listens, likes, comments, respins are always most genuinely appreciated.
Shared a previous version of this wonderful little tune, originally from Mary Chapin-Carpenter (co-written by a host of Songwriters). My previous acoustic 'Version' was a bit lacking to me. Really wanted to sketch a bit differently. So, broke out the Strat, and crafted more in my own weird way. As always, genuinely appreciate any listens, likes, re-spins, and/or comments. Thanks.
Prine Gold filtered and panned in my own AcoustaTronic style. Intended with all due respect in every possible way. As always, most genuinely appreciate listening, comments, and/or sharing. Cheers.
Not really a Christmas Carol, but more a Seasonal and Holiday Wish of Peace, Calm, Love, and Happiness to All. May your Holidays be Warm and your New Year ahead Bright! :D My first Christmas without My Dad here with us. Love and Miss him a ton. So blessed to have a number of beautiful Hohner Harmonicas he left me. My favorite one used for blending in the background of this song....A most special, magical reminder. I Wish You All The Very Best © Riff Beach Original RiffWerx - 2017 I wish you all the best that life can ever be Though the thought so often escapes me Happiness… at times…..an elusive quest Yet, I still wish you all the very best
I wish you everything good that we can be For it seems a little overwhelming to me And, if ever Hope begins to slip away Sometimes, there aren’t right words to say
Chorus I wish you all the very best that life can bring Right now, I only have this song to sing But, when you’re down and feeling kinda’ low May the bright sun melt away the snow
Life is filled with moments unplanned We find those times so hard to understand The sting of loss can cause so much pain Forces us in out of the pouring rain Bridge My Love Is Caring ...and Sharing Just the Little ...that I am
(Repeat Chorus and Out)
Bitcrushed some drums and then jammed back on my Fender AmPro Strat this morn. Hope it's enjoyed. It's a sorta' RockThumper HouseRock bit. Cheers. ;-)
RIP and Thoughts for those mighty talented Traveling Wilburys that have already traveled to The End of The Line! Loved this tune immediately the very first time I heard it. Such talent and great work in such a short time. EOTL sounds like a Classic Traditional Inspired Tune that could stand the test of time forever. 'They gave their very best, and left us all the rest'. All we can ever each hope to accomplish ourselves, as well. Done with utmost respect in my own way. Hope this version's enjoyed? As always, genuinely appreciate your making time to listen, comment, and/or repost, if you're so inclined. Do all the good you can do before You reach 'The End Of The Line'!
Link follows with all background on this Gem, first written and performed by Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails). Most poignantly later delivered by the great Johnny Cash (RIP), and included in a mesmerizing video featuring this cut from his highly acclaimed 2002 album - 'American IV, The Man Comes Around'. http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=2727 This one was recorded in my own AcoustaTronic style long ago. Recently resurrected the files and ReMiXed. These haunting, memorable lyrics speak just as meaningfully to The Opioid and Heroin Crisis today, as when Reznor first penned the Original. Hoping tragic losses and addictions affecting so many continue receiving all needed support, attention, and coordination in working toward the elimination of this mind-boggling situation. Lyrics follow: Hurt Reznor (Cash) I hurt myself today To see if I still feel I focus on the pain The only thing that's real The needle tears a hole The old familiar sting Try to kill it all away But I remember everything What have I become My sweetest friend Everyone I know goes away In the end And you could have it all My empire of dirt I will let you down I will make you hurt I wear this crown of thorns Upon my liar's chair Full of broken thoughts I cannot repair Beneath the stains of time The feelings disappear You are someone else I am still right here What have I become My sweetest friend Everyone I know goes away In the end And you could have it all My empire of dirt I will let you down I will make you hurt If I could start again A million miles away I would keep myself I would find a way Songwriters: Trent Reznor Hurt lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Pocket Fulla’ Blues © Riff Beach - RiffWerx (2017) Oh, Hey, Now Baby……. You Know…. I Gotta’ Pocket Fulla’ Blues For You to Use To Chase Away Even…….. Your Sunniest Day Oh, Yeah You Know that it’s True I know You really Do You Can always Choose To Use The Blues Even though there’s really No Need To Ruin……. Your Brightest Day But, if You Need Some Blues Then, Come My Way Listen Now to What I’d Say…… Hey, Hey, Hey Cuz’…… I Gotta’ Pocket Fulla’ Blues For You To Use Any Time Any Way (Any Day) Oh, Yeah
An AcoustaTronic Version done with all due respect to the Great Bob Seger and his Silver Bullet Band. Re-phrasing and lyrical liberties taken to adapt to AcoustaTronic interpretation. Guitars (Fender Nylon Acoustic-Electric), all instruments, vocals, and Production by Riff Beach (RiffWerx).
Shadows Dancing Upon The Light © Riff Beach Original - RiffWerx - 2017 Insanity so close at hand Casts a Darkness upon our Land Sometimes, It’s hard to Understand Amidst the Shadows and the Noise It reverberates almost every day Sadness that’s not meant to stay Can’t we make it all just go away? Oh yeah, can we just move on? Chorus What can be said to make us See? What can be done to make us Say? How about some Help and Hope? Just to chase it All Away? Bridge As Night Falls And, The Sun Sinks Soon, it will Rise Again Even when we’re On The Brink Just to make it Go Away Come back some other Day Yes, a Time of Peace will surely come To replace the times that leave us feeling numb (Back to Chorus)
Early Neil Diamond Gem, done with heartfelt respect in my own AcoustaTronic way. Always loved these Diamond tunes of 'Yore'. Background: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just_for_You_(Neil_Diamond_album)
As always, all listens, comments, and/or re-posts are most genuinely appreciated. Thanks for those making the time, whenever you can. Continued Best Wishes to All! ;-)
Song created, recorded, and mixed in the early AM hours with lyrics borrowed from a favorite poem by my favorite Poet - ee cummings.
Hope its enjoyed? Loved ee cummings (RIP), because he broke ALL the rules! Yet, the strength of his writing and many other talents can never be denied. Just wanted to let this one 'breathe' a little musically in my own AcoustaTronic style. As always, genuine thanks for listening and comments. :D https://www.biography.com/people/ee-cummings-9263274 Love is more thicker than forget - ee cummings poem Original Music, vocal, Instruments, Production - Riff Beach (RiffWerx 2017) Love is more thicker than forget more thinner than recall more seldom than a wave is wet more frequent than to fail It's most mad and moonly and less it shall unbe than all the sea which only is deeper than the sea (Chorus) Love is more always than to win less never than alive less bigger than the least begin less litter than forgive (Bridge) It's most sane and sunly and more it cannot die than all the sky which only is higher than the sky
Ain't No Jimi on Guitar for sure, but his influence still stirs my Soul. Hopefully, 'The Hendrix in My Heart' is felt in this respectfully intended, Interpretive, laid-back 3 AM version of but one of many Gems from Seattle's Finest. Wore out a lot of vinyl grooves listening to his completely incomparable style. Amidst all of the searing, screaming, soaring guitar solos, also loved those Bluesy Slowburners and whispery, near-hypnotic vocals. Jimi felt he didn't possess a good singing voice. To me, he was among the most mesmerizing Rock Blues vocalists ever, and his singing always rolled enticingly just off the edge of his backwards strung Strat. This version of 'The Wind Cries Mary' is sketched in my own genuine way. RIP, Jimi Hendrix. Gone, but never forgotten! Always the consummate Artist & Guitarist.....inspiring so many to snag a guitar, evolve their skills, and also never fear being themselves, either. http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=2204
Another Fab Song and Message that stands 'The Test of Time', imho, at least. Tune first performed in 1969 by the late, great - Glen Campbell. Still resonates today as an aspirational Credo for daily consideration. Re-created in AcoustaTronic style via my own respectfully intended tribute. Photo Art is of our recent July 4th vacation here in The Panoramic Panhandle! Cheers. Peace and Good Will to All Humans and other species. Son is holding, Our First Grand-Dog, Maggie. Photo taken after a warm, fun, sunny day out on Boat in The Bay!
Glen Campbell, certainly among the most talented and multi-dimensional songwriters, guitarists, performing artists, and entertainers ever. RIP, Glen. Infamous Studio Musician and Guitarist Extraordinaire before recognition as a multi-Grammy Award Winner and hosting his own TV Show, "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour". Stellar career featuring years of Hit songs, including this one, 'Gentle on My Mind', 'Galveston', 'Rhinestone Cowboy', among others too numerous to name. Glen filmed a Docu-Movie - "I'll Be Me" - about his well-publicized battle with Alzheimer's and his Farewell Tour. Finally succumbed courageously to this horrendous disease at Age 81. What a Legacy left! This version of 'Wichita Lineman' was rearranged and done in my own AcoustaTronic style with every ounce of respect I could muster for this Amazing Artist. As always, most genuine thanks for listening, commenting, or sharing. Glenn Campbell - Never to be Forgotten! :D Please consider learning about and/or donating to Glen's Chosen Charity: BrightFocus.Org
Oldest story in the world: What happens when couples, friends, or family take each other for granted. Cherish and nurture your relationships with those you love dearly. Don't take them for granted and don't forget to let them know just how much you love them every day......while you still can. Yeah, bit of a Bummer song, but inspiration so often found 'there', too. ;) Kept everything pretty straightforward, simple on this Re-Recorded, ReMiXed 'storyteller' song, originally crafted many years ago. Vocals, guitar, and production - Riff Beach-RiffWerx 2017.
Years of Love © > Original - Riff Beach - RiffWerx © The sky last night was angry red Lots of things we shouldn’t have said Are you ready for bed tonight? Are we headed to another fight? Empty promises and a broken heart Make it hard for a brand new start So much love gone so fast Can’t go forward and live the past Chorus Years of Love in ruin today We both know I made it that way So much loss and a lotta’ pain Can we ever do it all again? One more time and we will try No more tears left to cry Can’t seem to find a smile Can I hold you for a little while? (Back to Chorus)
Cover of a Classic Van 'The MAN' Morrison Tune. Done with all due respect to VM and sketched in my own AcoustaTronic Style. As always, listens, comments, and reposts always most genuinely appreciated. Hope it's enjoyed! Thanks. :D
Creative interpretation of my Favorite Wilson Pickett Golden Oldie done in ElectroAcoustaTronic Style. Guitar(s) - Taylor T5z, RotorHarp - Hohner E Key w Logic Pro X EFX. Vocals, Instruments and all production by Riff Beach - RiffWerx. All due respect to Prattville, Alabama's own-The Late Great Mr. Wilson Pickett! Kudo's also to The Young Rascals, and many other artists and bands covering this Classic over the years. Hope my version's enjoyed! As always, thanks for listening, comments, and any re-posts. Always most genuinely appreciated. ;-)
Contemporaneous Original AcoustaTronic, ElectroCoustic Sketching to Bitcrushed Drums with my ElectroCoustic Guitar. All Instruments and Production by Riff Beach - RiffWerx - 2017.
Classic tune from Glenn Yarbrough featured in the 1965 iconic movie of the same name, starring Steve McQueen. This popular Yarbrough (Bernstein/Sheldon) song was lip-synched by Steve McQueen in a scene from the movie. Just paying tribute to a wonderful bit of music in my own AcoustaTronic style. All vocals, instruments, production by Riff Beach-RiffWerx for this version. Intended with all due respect to the Original. As always, Thanks for Listening and/or commenting. :D
Late night introspective, AcoustaTronic take on this Modern Day Classic, originally written-performed by John Rzeznick and the Goo Goo Dolls. Featured prominently in the 1998 movie 'City of Angels'. Not much could touch their version. This variation intended with all due respect as a most laid back, creative sketch at best. Hope it's enjoyed? Cheers. As always, your listening and/or comments are most genuinely appreciated. ;-) Iris Goo Goo Dolls And I'd give up forever to touch you 'Cause I know that you feel me somehow You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be And I don't want to go home right now And all I can taste is this moment And all I can breathe is your life And sooner or later it's over I just don't wanna miss you tonight And I don't want the world to see me 'Cause I don't think that they'd understand When everything's meant to be broken I just want you to know who I am And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming Or the moment of truth in your lies When everything feels like the movies Yeah you bleed just to know you're alive And I don't want the world to see me 'Cause I don't think that they'd understand When everything's meant to be broken I just want you to know who I am And I don't want the world to see me 'Cause I don't think that they'd understand When everything's meant to be broken I just want you to know who I am And I don't want the world to see me 'Cause I don't think that they'd understand When everything's meant to be broken I just want you to know who I am I just want you to know who I am I just want you to know who I am I just want you to know who I am Songwriters: John T Rzeznik Iris lyrics © BMG Rights Management
AcoustaTronic Version and interpretation of an amazing tune - among many - penned and performed by Kris Kristofferson. Intended with the utmost respect. No matter how or what you believe - or not - KK wrote a 'Masterful' tune here. Huge hit in its day. Resonates for me, personally, and maybe it will offer a little hope and inspiration for others, as well. I've been lucky, blessed, and through many travails, as well. Yet, I remain ever thankful, and always optimistic there's a better place ahead for us all on 'the other side', too. Cheers, Friends. ;-) May we all find Peace and Love in this World and the one that lies beyond, as well.
Relaxing, chill AcoustaTronic Guitarscape created contemporaneously on my Taylor 114e. Hope it's enjoyed. Panned for optimum listening pleasure through a decent pair of headphones. Cheers! :D
Had previously recorded a version of this gem from Jakob Dylan (Wallflowers) awhile back, but love the song and wanted to sketch a little different interpretation this time around. As before, this fine tune sketched in my own style and intended with all due respect to the original songwriter, Jakob Dylan (Bob's son) and his band, The Wallflowers. Originally featured on their first album in 1996 - 'Bringing Down The Horse'. Reportedly, this was the first song written by Jakob Dylan when he was but a mere eighteen years old. Quite a start for any songwriter! The most amazing Acorn certainly did not fall far from The Mighty Oak. :D
Writer - Unknown. Music, Guitars, Harmonica, Vocals, Production - Riff Beach. In Loving Memory of My Dad with Love to Mom and All of Us who have lost those so very close. May The Circle of Life continue and may we all be reunited one day. For Believers, Non-Believers and/or however or whatever you believe. May Peace, Calm and Comfort find you and somehow help ease the sting of loss. Blessings!
You Never Said Goodbye Writer - Unknown Music, Guitars, Harmonica, Vocals, Production - Riff Beach RiffWerx - 2017 You never said, "I'm Leaving" You never said, "Goodbye” You were gone before we knew it....... And only God knows Why (Chorus 1) A million times I needed You A million times I cried If love alone could have saved You You (know you) never would have Died (Bridge) In Life, I loved you Dearly In Death, I love You Still In My Heart, I hold a Place That only You can Fill (Chorus 2) It broke My Heart to lose You But, You didn't go Alone As part of Me went with You The Day God took you Home
New Brew of Some Home Fried Funky Bungly Blues Cruisin'............. Music composition, instruments, recording and production by RiffWerk (Riff Beach - 2017).
Zany, Whimsical Tale of Life, Love, and Fun at 'The Beach'......... Sun Daze © - Riff Beach Original RiffWerx - 2017
Hot sun makes us Fools some Days Other days?….Fool’s Gold at Best Well, you know we know that Story So, let’s just forget The Rest……..
Yet, Love it isn’t Blind (No), it’s rather Sub-lime I’d Say Well, you’re always on My Mind…… Like a Big ‘Ol Train churnin’ down a Track Mighty Damn glad to be here…… And, we ain’t never goin’ Back
Chorus These Days I’m sorta’ Young For being somewhat Old…… You know My Soul and My Heart You Sure Got It Right Now, Darlin’ …….And, Right from the Start Chorus 1 I’m your Shiny Big Red Apple You’re My Tasty Little Peach Now we spend our Years of Golden Living right here at The Beach Chorus 2 And, you’ll always be My Little Morsel And, there’s nothing you can Do To stop my Burning Heart From Devouring All of You
Although not my questions, if ever hearing a song I wished I had written.....this would certainly be one. Love the hooky melody and lyrics. Some fabulous songwriting from John Mayer. AcoustaTronic interpretation intended with all due respect. In the Blood
How much of my mother has my mother left in me? How much of my love will be insane to some degree? And what about this feeling that I'm never good enough? Will it wash out in the water or is it always in the blood? How much of my father am I destined to become? Will I dim the lights inside me just to satisfy someone? Will I let this woman kill me (or) do away with jealous love? Will it wash out in the water or is it always in the blood? I can feel the love I want, I can feel the love I need But, it's never gonna come the way I am Could I change it if I wanted, can I rise above the flood? Will it wash out in the water or is it always in the blood? How much like my brothers do my brothers wanna be? Does a broken home become another broken family? Or, will we be there for each other like nobody ever could? Will it wash out in the water or is it always in the blood? I can feel the love I want, I can feel the love I need But, it's never gonna come the way I am Could I change it if I wanted, can I rise above the flood? Will it wash out in the water or is it always in the blood? [Guitar Interlude] I can feel the love I want, I can feel the love I need But it's never gonna come the way I am Could I change it if I wanted, can I rise above the flood? Will it wash out in the water or is it always in the blood?
Early BeeGees Classic gem. This sketch is interpreted AcoustaTronically with all due respect to The Brothers Gibb. Love my BeeGees..... and this song is just one small - yet - prime reason why. I Started a Joke - Bee Gees I started a joke Which started the whole world crying But I didn't see That the joke was on me, oh no I started to cry Which started the whole world laughing Oh, if I'd only seen That the joke was on me [Chorus ] I looked at the skies Running my hands over my eyes (And I) fell out of bed Hurting my head From things that I'd said 'Til I finally died Which started the whole world living Oh, if I'd only seen That the joke was on me….. That the joke was on me…Oh, Ohhh…….
AcoustaTronic creative interpretation of a Classic by The Rolling Stones in a bit of a CCR style. Anyway, sketching this Original gem my own way with Big Respect to 'The Stones'! Music for the Ages. :D
Originally written and performed by the seemingly ubiquitous and endlessly talented, James Taylor in 1971. Covered by many, including Carly Simon, Linda Ronstadt, and now in my own AcoustaTronic style. Changed and revised a few lyrics as a personal tribute. Always a song that has brought about 'Peace and Calm' at many points in my own lIfe. Other than "Fire and Rain", I truly believe this is one of the best original tunes that JT ever wrote, performed and/or produced. Still love it and many versions of it I've enjoyed over the years. This interpretation is very personal. Dedicated to my Dad, born into Eternal Life recently. He would be celebrating his 86th Birthday this May 9, 2017. Also, for my Daughter, who is enjoying her 26th Birthday today, May 5th. Two absolutely incredible people that I love with all my heart and soul. We have ALL been blessed to have had and have them in our Family and Lives. They are always in mind and heart. :D
All Things Under The Sun © (Original) - Music, Lyrics, Production - Riff Beach RiffWerx - Riff Beach - 2017 - Please…Hear Our Plea Or, Hear Our Sigh….. It’s out there in the Wind Blowin’ around on High And, Guide us to Real Power …..on this Planet Love…..and…..Peace Now……and Forever Chorus (‘Cuz, My, Oh, My……) Oh, just what have we Done? Or, (rather) Un-Done? To All Things Under The Sun [(All Things) Under The Sun? …..Oh, Yeah! We gotta’ make it better. Better for me, and better for you….. and better for All Things Under The Sun)] And, sometimes, you know When we’re all so Tired ……Tired of Waiting But, We Know a Change is Comin’ And, you know, sometimes, if we really listen…. I mean really listen? Perhaps, we can feel it? And, maybe, this Feeling? Will bring Healing? For The Human Race…… And, maybe, help make this a better place ! Bridge Right Here……. Right Now….. Better Because, you know we can make it….. So much Better Better……Oh, Yeah! Make Our World So much Brighter Lessen our Load…… Yeah, and make it so much Lighter !
Swim © - Riff Beach - Revised 2019 Original (RiffWerx) Running from that same tired Dream Thrilled to have a change of Scene Checking in just to check you Out Comes to you, there’s just no Doubt (Chorus 1) You’re The Sea of Love And, I wanna’ Swim Well, Open Up ‘Cuz, I’m Divin’ In (Chorus 2) I left My Soul Upon your Shore I lost all Control But, I need you More You’re the Best I’ve ever had All the Rest Only made me Sad You live your Life With so much Grace Always a Smile Upon your Face Running from that same tired Dream Thrilled to have a change of Scene Checking in just to check you Out When it comes to you, well….there’s just no Doubt
Just a bit of Saturday String Surfing on My Fender Charvel DS2 Electric along with a bit of help on Drums from my Good Buddy, Hess. Also, testing a new Super Chromatica Harmonica. Big Fun. Hope it's enjoyed? As always, your listening and/or comments are always genuinely appreciated. Cowabunga, Friends! ;-) Do learn to differentiate Dolphin Dorsals from Shark Fins when entering Ocean Waters. Most important!
Re-recorded and updated 2017 "Unplugged" Version of an Original from 2014. As always, thanks for listening and/or commenting. Genuinely appreciated. Somehow Someday © RiffWerx ® - Riff Beach 2014, Revised 2017 Somewhere… There’s someone watching Even though all the news Just feels like abuse
Somewhere… There’s a sickness that needs healing From the joy of life It’s surely stealing
Chrous And…..How do we cope? With our hearts… So filled with Hope? …Somehow….Someday {Can’t you hear them say Yes, we will find a way…….. Yeah! Somehow…..Someday}
Just how do we go… From Here to there? How will we know? From a Bridge to Nowhere
Somewhere… A grip finds a release As a hand……. Reaches out for Peace
And, Somewhere… There’s a soul that needs soothing Rough edges, well They all need smoothing
Although there is NO more 'Daily Grind' except the Coffee kind.....Still a favorite of mine....... Original from 2012, The Daily Grind re-revised. ;-) A Bit Bolder Brew this time around, too. Hope it's enjoyed? Thanks for listening and/or commenting. The Daily Grind © - Riff Beach - 2012, Revised - 2017 Original - RiffWerx ® Give me fresh coffee beans….. I’ll wake up feeling fine Until I’m fed through The Daily Grind It sure seems good while it’s churning away But, I’m all ground up at the end of the day
Oh, I got a tune in my head that’s searching for words Searching for something that’s never been heard Pebbles in a quarry all mixed to a load Smashed into gravel and used to build a road
Chorus Change in my pocket and nothing but time (I’m) Working my way through The Daily Grind Sometimes, I swear….I’m losing my mind ‘Cuz, I’m so worn from The Grind Oh, and I’m so worn from The Grind
Put some coffee on to start my day Don’t want to work, I just wanna’ hang out and play Sometimes, I swear I’m losing my mind Want more from life than The Daily Grind Cuz’ I’m so tired of The Grind
(Repeat Chorus and Out)
Newly re-minted Version of this Tune features updated 'Bitcrushed' Logic Pro X Drums. Played Guitar(s) and added my Vocals and mixed it all up again. As always, Genuine Thanks for listening and/or commenting. Most appreciated! :D Something About the Nighttime © - ROCK Version Riff Beach Original RiffWerx - 2017 There’s Something about the Nighttime Something ‘bout The Night Sometimes it just seems like The Right Time It just feels so Right Don’t lose your grip on The Day Don’t lose your Inner Light And, Don’t Let it Get Away Keep it Shining Bright (Chorus) There’s Something about The Nighttime There’s Something about The Night Sometimes, it just seems (feels) like The Right Time It just feels so Right (Just feels so Right) Bridge (Slow Transition - Key Change) Passing Slowly Passing Fast Grab on Tightly Before……The Future’s Past (Last Verse) In those Morning Hours of Reflective Thought As the Sun rises slowly in The East Well, those times, they just can’t be Bought In which Wonders never seem to Cease (Repeat Chorus and Out)
We all Shine On......... AcoustaTronic Sketch Version of a Lennon Masterpiece. Done in my own stylized way with utmost respect to The Original, as well. Still a great message for Humankind and The World at Large..... Instant Karma's Gonna' Get You..... For Sure! May Peace and Love Prevail. :D Instant Karma John Lennon Instant Karma's gonna get you Gonna knock you right on the head You better get yourself together Pretty soon you're gonna be dead What in the world you thinking of Laughing in the face of love What on earth you tryin' to do It's up to you, yeah you Instant Karma's gonna get you Gonna look you right in the face Better get yourself together darlin' Join the human race How in the world you gonna see Laughin' at fools like me Who in the hell d'you think you are A super star Well, right you are Chorus Well we all shine on Like the moon and the stars and the sun Well we all shine on Ev'ryone come on Instant Karma's gonna get you Gonna knock you off your feet Better recognize your brothers Ev'ryone you meet Why in the world are we here Surely not to live in pain and fear Why on earth are you there When you're ev'rywhere Come get your share Yeah....Yeah Alright..... A-Ha..... Oh, Yeah (Back to Chorus)
Living on Beach Time - Revised Lyrics - Riff Beach Version of Music from ‘Tulsa Time’ by Don Williams (RiffWerx - 2017) I left Oklahoma drivin' like a Maniac Was just about to lose my Mind Headed to Arizona, then on to California Where all those people live so fine
My Baby says I'm crazy, ‘Momma calls it Lazy Yet, I’m gonna’ show 'em all this Time My jets may need some coolin’….but Lord, I ain’t a’ Foolin’ I was born to Walk Outside The Line [Chorus] Livin’ on Beach Time Livin’ on Beach Time Well, I said ‘Just Screw It’ As I set my Watch Back to It Livin’ on Beach Time
Out in Hollywood, I wasn’t doin’ all that good Things there were just too sublime I found myself some trouble, and I was drinking Double Think I Wasted too much Time
Well then I got to thinkin', as that Sun it started Sinkin' And a revelation - supercharged - My Mind Not exactly High Treason That I’m Leavin’ for the Season Livin’ on Beach Time
Livin’ on Beach Time Get the Rum Drinks Ready Cuz’ the Blender’s Churnin’ Steady Let’s get to Livin' on Beach Time
Repeat Chorus, Instrumental, Repeat Chorus 2 x’s more and Out……..
New AcoustaTronic Original Song Shot >>>>> :D Bounce Along © - Original Riff Beach - RiffWerx - 2017 Sometimes we’re Lost Sometimes we’re Found Gotta’ Pick….Ourselves Up off the Ground
Must be Strong So I can Get Around Won’t be that Long ’Til we’re Glory Bound
Chorus Headin' on…….. Down the Road Life’s a Song Gotta’ be Strong Just Bounce Along Bounce Along Bounce Along
(Instrumental Bridge)
Chorus 2 Sometimes you’re Right Sometimes you’re Wrong Gotta’ Bounce Along Just Bounce Along
You must be Strong Lose that Heavy Load There’s another Town Right Down the Road
You gotta’ Move Along Do what You Can Can’t always be……. A One Man Band
So, Bounce Along You made your Stand Bounce Along While you still can………
Bitcrushed a Drum track and utilized my Fender Charvel Electric free form to create, record, and Mix this Blues-injected little instrumental.
Hope it's enjoyed? Always genuinely appreciate the listening, sharing, caring, and commentary. Thanks. Cheers! :D
Apologies for revising a few Lyrics in my interpretation of this Gem of a tune, originally penned and performed by the amazing Ms. Jackie DeShannon, along with her Brother, Randy Myers, and Jimmy Holiday in 1969. Covered by quite a few different artists, including Al Green and Annie Lennox, over the years. Always loved JD's Music and she's still at it today, too. Among insider music communities, one of her recent album's "Laurel Canyon" is a rather well known underground musical masterpiece: http://www.jackiedeshannon.com >>> Big Respect. Such talent! Anyway, my humble take on this Classic is intended as a 'sketch' at best in my own AcoustaTronic Style. Sure made for a Fun Sunday project. Hope it's enjoyed? As always, thanks for listening and/or commenting. Most genuinely appreciated. :D
Every once in awhile just gotta' grab a guitar and create a bit of handmade Music from the Heart. Joyous undertaking in rediscovering a song that speaks to my purest Acoustic center!
Recorded and shared this one a few years ago, but so love the tune it screamed to be re-recorded and ReMiXed with a more updated take. The Original Gem from Stephen Stills and his most talented compadres way back in The Day sounded like Americana in the early 70's when freshly minted. Certainly still stands 'The Test of Time' today. With all due respect and love in my heart, this is my own very best AcoustaTronic sketch of a CSN&Y Classic. It's a cut from their infamous "Deja' Vu" Album. Will never forget cracking open the cellophane wrapping the jacket sleeve of that faux-leather album as a High School Teenager. The insanely intoxicating fragrance of fresh vinyl permeated the air, as incredible musical strains of this masterpiece - and other innovative Classics - on that CSN (& sometimes Y) Disc just filled every little vacuous space within my pubescent mind, heart, and soul!
This particular tune just grabbed and tugged on me from the moment I first heard it and never let go. The original is a real beauty and a nominally produced song from Stephen Stills. Still love it today for its simplicity and absolute acoustic goodness. Hope my latest version is enjoyed by those that are kindred to this style? Kept it pretty basic. Mostly just adding some textures and ambient enhancements here and there. Tapped out the percussive Afrikaner Drums in Logic Pro X on a drum pad. Just seemed right for this one, especially! Anyway.... I digress..... As always, thanks for listening and/or commenting. :D
Troubled Mind? Take The Blue Line.......Down the Tracks of Time! Rest your soul and ease your Load. All with be just fine when you embrace its rumble and roar. Cruise along just a little more.......on the Blue Line! ;-)
Dedicated to My Dear Friend, The Late Great - Allen G. 'Boxcar' Bailey! RIP, Allen. Miss ya' a ton and all of your Truly Terrific Train songs, Buddy.
Recorded with my RK Dirty 30's Dread and Hohner E-tuned Blues Harp. Tapped out the drums and Bitcrushed 'em in Logic Pro X!
Story Teller Tune...... Originally written and composed in 2012 and revised and recorded in 2017 in AcoustaTronic format. Minimalist Singer-Songwriter approach intended not to get in the way of the 'story'. We are all but stardust and one day our souls and spirits will soar and fly back into 'The Mystic'! Ashes, Wine, Whiskey, and Sand © Original - Riff Beach 2012 - Revised 2017 Cool breezes drift under skies so warm Tears in her eyes slowly begin to form Water washes away Ashes like Footprints on Sand Waves tumble quickly as do lives unplanned
Yesterday faded slowly to night Turning to day with morning’s light Smell of saltwater hangs in the air Gentle winds caress her soft, golden hair
Chorus They paused, at times, as they talked By the ocean, as they slowly walked (And then)…..he squeezed her hand….. “Ashes, Wine, Whiskey, and Sand”
Spirits floating upon the winds Staring as it swirls and ascends Souls sailing in different ways….. A familiar shore…in an uncommon place
Bridge They recall that bittersweet farewell And that night before…..Total Hell Such goodbyes lead to surprise Hard to forget the look in her eyes
Repeat Chorus……
Added the Fender Charvel to a Fabulous Music Composition from my Good Friend, Bravei Brasil, and provided a bit of my own ReMix! Hopefully, My Good Friend and Brazilian Buddy, Bravei, will appreciate and enjoy, as well? This is an Explosivio Surprise for him! ;-) Kudo's, Bravei!!! Cheers!
Surf Boogie with the Fender Charvel and Mustang I V2 Amp, G-Tuned RotorHarp, BitCrushed Drums and a little extra 'stuff' thrown in to Brew up some Saturday Self-Party Musical Meandering and Rockin' ! ;-)
As always, Thanks for anyone making time to listen and/or comment. Most assuredly and genuinely appreciated! :D
Some Slide Guitar, Drums, and a little Charvel Ds2 Desolation Blues Cruisin' and just floating along free-form ! ;-)
As Always, Thanks for giving it a Listen and/or Commenting. Genuine appreciation. Hope it's enjoyed......
Originally written, composed in 2012. Revised, Re-Recorded and ReMiXed in 2017! :D 🙌 🍇 Chances © Revisited - Original 🍇 🙌 Riff Beach (Riff Werx ® 2017 - Revised)
All the chances that we’re given And the choices that we make What do we deliver? To offset all we take?
Chorus For, our wishes, they’re delicious Our intentions……..so divine Remember what we choose….. and, Leave…..the rest behind
The calm we crave to capture Often leads to Great Escapes Will the vineyards of our mind…… …..Give us sweet or sour grapes?
Bridge Are we searching for a purpose? Perhaps……a place of Peace? Are we holding on too closely? Or, is it distance that we seek?
< Instrumental, Repeat Verse 1, Chorus and Out >
Sails unfurled with The Charvel tacking the bow through the eye of a '65 Fender Twin Reverb Wind. Just coasting along to the tune of some BitCrushed Roots Drums and playing from the heart. Cheers, Mates!
Contemporaneous surfing along with my Fender Charvel Desolation DS2 Pro Model in '57 Studio Mode, along with a Bit of Bitcrushed Drums!
Cheers! ;-)
⛈ 🌊 Calm Before the Storm © 💨 ☔️ - Riff Beach RiffWerx - 2017
Can you be my calm….. Before the Storm? In the cold dark night, Can you keep me warm?
Like the powerful winds Thrashing about the sea Amidst the danger and the harm Can you…… protect me?
Chorus Will you be my calm…. Before the Storm? My light…… In Darkest Night? Oh, be my Calm Before the Storm Be My Light….. In the Darkest Night
Chorus 2 Yes, I’ll be your calm Before the Storm In the cold of night I will keep you warm
Bridge Although I’m lost and searching Show me just who you are? As I wander through Life….. Won’t you be my Guiding Star?
The place where it all begins Might not be the place where it all ends Let’s hoist our sails with hope And pray for peaceful winds
AcoustaTronic Sketching of this beautiful 1979 tune, originally written and performed by the most gifted Singer-Songwriter, JD Souther. Always reminded me of a Roy Orbison tune. Here's a bit of background on "Why"??? It was a #1 Adult Contemporary hit for well over a month upon release. JD Souther explains that Roy Orbison's smash tune, "Only The Lonely," was a big influence on this song. Said Souther: "I was a little kid when I first heard Roy Orbison, but he was magic. He's the guy that you turned out the lights and listened to his records by yourself - or with a girl - because he was just completely other-worldly. He had sarcastic and adventurous songs and great arrangements, and then that beautiful, almost operatic voice. Beautiful, natural deep echo on it. He is one of half a dozen or so rockabilly musicians that I really loved. When I was in junior high school was the first time I really started listening to that.
But then I started playing drums all the time, and I got so fascinated with jazz, I didn't really think much about singing or making rock and roll records for quite a few years. The first song I ever heard called 'Only the Lonely' was this song that Frank Sinatra sang. It's a Johnny Mercer song; it's on a Sinatra album called Songs for Only the Lonely. There are a lot of songs with that name. But the beat that I used for 'You're Only Lonely' is that rockabilly beat. That sort of break in it was taken from another Roy Orbison record called 'I'm Hurtin'' that I really love."
Just taking my new Eastman AC 422CE acoustic guitar for a test run. First time, intuitive instrumental recording with it, and decided to add a little of my Maine WhistleSmith Low D for fun.
Hope it's enjoyed? As always, thanks for making time to listen and/or comment. Always, genuinely appreciated. Warm Wishes for Christmas, The Holidays and a Bright New Year ahead. :D
Enlisted the assistance of my Midnight Choir here and dedicate this one to anyone feeling the pain of Loneliness in their lives. Such feelings can be easily triggered by loss, illness, and many other factors in our lives at times. Ironically, Loneliness is often most poignantly experienced during Holiday time frames. So, as the song offers, "Don't give up.....until you drink from the Silver Cup.....you never know until your try!" We're never truly alone in this World. May the comfort of hope always abound for us all. This version is intended as a creative interpretation of a Gem of a tune written by Dan and Catherine Peek and performed and featured on their 1974 Album - 'Holiday' by the band, America! The melody showcases some beautiful Guitar Chords using a wonderful G, Em, and Bm progression in parts. Here's a link to more information on this song, if interested >>> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lonely_People As always, Thanks for Listening! Hope it's enjoyed? Cheers and Best Wishes to All. :D
Wonderful 70's Tune originally written and performed by the most talented Singer-Songwriter, John David 'JD' Souther https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._D._Souther Souther's partnership with Linda Ronstadt led to her beautiful version of this Original song being featured as the third track on her Grammy Award Winning Classic album, 'Heart Like A Wheel' - released in 1974. The song has been covered by others, but the Ronstadt version is the Gold Standard and more than survives 'The Test of Time', even today!
This version is my own 'AcoustaTronic' sketch. Hope it's enjoyed in its own way? As always, Thanks for Listening. Most genuinely appreciated, along with comments, likes and/or reposts. Many Thanks!
Continued Best Wishes on your own musical journeys, whether you're an enthusiast, performer and/or producer. Music is the Beat of Life! :D)))
This Original takes me right back to the very core of my AcoustaTronic Riff'n Roots! Hope it's enjoyed? As always, Thanks for Listening. Most genuinely appreciated! :D Come Walk With Me © Riff Beach (RiffWerx - Original - 2016 Version) Sometimes we walk this world Alone Sometimes, far…….from Home Sometimes we walk this world in Love Often times with thoughts Unknown
Come walk with Me Our ways not always Understood Yet, if we choose to See Our souls and hearts are Good
Chorus Find a way to Live……. (And) Find a way to Love Leave the rest Alone Learn to be part of…….
Can’t we find a place of Peace? In living how we Choose Why do we have….to Win? Just to watch the other Lose?
Bridge Peace, may it find You….. Or, may you search it Out Let your light shine on Through It’s just beyond your Doubt
The differences that we Feel The shadows of what we Are The distance between You and Me Not all that deep, not all that Far
Once there was a Band....aptly named 'The Band'.....They were very much THE Band, too. Featuring Bob Dylan, Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm (RIP), among many other most memorable contributing Musicians in their Halcyon Days. That was many Moons and Tunes ago, but this remains my very Favorite of the many Classic songs The Band wrote, performed and recorded. This version is intended with all due respect to them and 'sketched' in my own AcoustaTronic way. Had done a previous version of this song, but have also wanted to create an alternative variation of it for quite awhile. Anyway, hope it's enjoyed?!!! ;-) As always, Thanks for Listening! Always, most genuinely appreciated. :D
Majestic Messengers of the Health of the Earth.......Time is Ticking. Climate Change is Real! Original Photo inspired this totally intuitive, jazzy Low D Whistle to a Logic Pro X Drum Track I like.
Hope it's enjoyed. Do your part as a Guardian of this Planet. Keep it Clean. Make your voice heard......before it's too late, Friends!
As always, Most Genuine Thanks for Listening. :D
Just some zany AcoustaTronic, Retrofused Fun and Insanity on my Fender Paramount AcoustaTronic 000 Acoustic-Electric. Warning: This one's recorded on " 11 " ! :D
Obviously, some rather 'creative' sketching at best, but also with all due respect to John Kay and Steppenwolf! ;-)
As always, Thanks for Listening.........
The sound of my New Fender Paramount PM-3 Deluxe SB :D
Intended as a relaxing, improvisational Acoustic Guitar tune........
Hope it's enjoyed. As always, Thanks for Listening and/or commenting. :D
Recently posted an Electric Guitar Version of this Favorite Bush Tune of mine from their 'Sixteen Stone' Classic from 1994. Somehow, in the upload there was a glitch with SoundCloud's Transcoders causing me to have to later update and revise that version. Hopefully, anyone that listened to the corrupted rendering might give it another listen??? Vastly different sound now! Anyway, when fixing that mess, I decided to also record an all-new AcoustaTronic Version, as well. As always, Thank You for making time to LIsten and/or comment. :D
A creative sketch of a 1994 Favorite from Bush's stunning 'Sixteen Stone' Masterpiece....... Also, love 'Glycerine', but need a violin for that one.....Ain't gonna' happen real soon..... Anyway, Big Respect only intended creatively sketching in my own quirky style. Bit challenging to re-create a Full Band Feel as but a Panhandle Poet and a One Man Band. Yet, hope it's enjoyed, regardless?...... As always, Thanks for Listening and/or Commenting. :D
An "Under 2 Minute" Instrumental Acoustic Guitar SongShot...... Analogous to all of "The Noise" happening at this point in time in the US of A......Hopefully, a bit more pleasant listening? Certainly, at least, much more succinct!
As always, Thanks for Listening and/or Commenting. :D Please DO Vote!
An AcoustaTronic Version of one of many memorable tunes from David Gates and 'Bread'. This one circa 1972. Sketched respectfully in tribute to a most infamous 70's Band. Attempting to re-create this tune in any style or version is a formidable challenge. Just did it the best I could in my own way. As always, Thanks for listening and/or commenting. Hope it's enjoyed. :D
Recently Revised, Re-Recorded, ReMiXed........Straightforward, nothing too complex happening here....... Melody and message don't require it. Sometimes..... Less is plenty enough! ;-) Always, appreciate Listens and/or Comments. Thanks.
Words Not Enough © Riff Beach Original - RiffWerx 2016
The strongest words sometimes left Unsaid Yet, not much remains Untold Certain stories rolling around in our Heads And, there are songs that still stir our Souls
Long forgotten Thoughts Times when life felt so Tough All of the Battles we Fought Our Best wasn’t always Enough
Chorus The Promise to Love You Never felt all that Hard Except in a good Way For loving you was Simply My Life’s - Greatest - Reward
Remind me how to Cope How to pray A-gain To regain Hope, My Precious Friend
Bridge Hold me even Closer Hug me with all your Might As I cling to your Soft Skin Sundown to Morning Light
For you are my Strength My Greatest Love Bond your-self to Me Like the White of a Dove
(Repeat Chorus)
Repeat a Lie enough until it blurs Fact. Question and find what's Real - OR - The Truth Lies Here!
The Truth Lies Right Here © Original - Riff Beach RiffWerx - 2016 Their question was When Our question is How Their answer was Then Our Time is Right Now
Negotiate or Fight Either way there’s a Cost What’s Left and what’s Right? Are we totally Lost?
Chorus We Contend or Defend Beats Living in Fear Learn what’s Real, My Friend Or, The Truth….Lies…..Right Here
Carefully choosing our Battles For all Peace is Wrought In the Decisions we Make And The Wars not yet Fought
Bridge Pause, Act, Pray or Think Drift away if you must Fill Your Glass up with Drink As Ashes scatter to Dust
How can you trust what they Say? Even Believe what you see? Do you wish it all away? Or, just Let it Be?
A Nod to "Nobel Bob" - AcoustaTronic Version of a Classic Early Dylan Gem ......Harmonica used to simulate a whirling Leslie Organ courtesy of my Hohner Special 20 and Logic Pro X 'Roto EFX'. Big Fun to Record and Mix. Know this won't be for everyone. Hoping it brings kindred Dylan Fans a bit of enjoyment.......or at least a smile. :D As always, Thanks for Listening and/or commenting.
He, Said........She said, "What?" ......... Taxes, Deleted E-Mails, Health Issues??? What, what, what? WTF? Hold On, Are you serious? You have this all on Tape? I mean, really, Him saying this Stuff??? Seriously? Whoa? Did Pence have any comment? Defense? Has Putin shared any thoughts on this one? Has Rosie O'Donnell weighed in on it? Wonder if Gary Johnson will remember it tomorrow or even know about it? Don't exhale or talk 'Crazy', Bill, but His Mic was working OK, you say? Wow! Was it a 'WickedLeak'? Yahoo, ya' say? It interrupted Hurricane coverage? Yikes!!! My, Oh, My? When will this all be over? ;-) Hey, don't The Packers and Giants play at Lambeau this Sunday Night on SNF, too??? :D
Mean 'Ol Nasty, Down and Dirty, Funk-a-Fied, Purified, Low Down Blues! All Her Meanest Mean Just Don’t Mean All That Much to Me © Original - Riff Beach RiffWerx - 2016
When it came to being Mean He said, “Now, Here’s the Thing……. Well, there’s The Queen of Mean Or, Maybe, She’s The King?”
Was it a Clever Cloak? Or, more just plain obscene? Maybe, some cruel Joke? Or, does she Mean….to be so Mean?
Chorus Whether a Beginning or an Ending Or somewhere In-Between….. He’d ask, “Why Can’t She See? (‘Cuz) All Her Meanest Mean……. (It) Just Don’t Mean All That Much to Me!”
She only makes him Laugh Until He almost Cries Whenever She gets that Mean Look And stares him in the Eyes
Bridge “You can’t hurt me”, He’d sigh “Why, even when you Try…… With that worn-out, old Mean Routine Well, you’re just causing yourself a Scene!”
He said Her Love of Evil Quite bored him after Awhile Her fits and tiring Tantrums Well, they really cramped His Style
A Short SongShot featuring a Special mix of Hohner Golden Melody G Harp and a WhistleSmith Low D Whistle and a sprinkle of Martin Dread Drops! All of about a Minute and a Half Long........ So, a quick listen for Those On The Go!!! ;-)
As always, appreciate the Listening and any feedback. Hope you enjoy!
Just another Short SongShot (Under 2 Minutes in Length) - Acoustic Guitar, a little Harp and just a Tad of Low D Whistle sliding into the Outro.............
As always, appreciate Your Listening and/or Comments.
Thanks. :D
Fire Walk with me Under the Limbo Bar on Jungle Island........ OuCh....... Flaming Hot Coals ! ;-)
Compiled in compliance with Limited Time Listening Guidelines. Thanks for checking this SongShot....... Crafted for those "On the Go" - under 2 minutes flat!
Short Guitar Instrumental 'SongShot' Tribute to one of My All-Time Favorite Singer-Songwriters, Cat Yusuf Stevens. ^~~^ :D
Halfway Between Here and New Orleans © Original - Riff Beach ( RiffWerx - 2016 ) Lady Luck….. Well, she left me out in Reno Just one more throw Before the red-eye home You know I just wanna’ hop a streetcar Or, maybe, take a shiny limousine I’m so tired of being crammed into airplanes That kinda’ travel just leaves me feeling mean (Chorus) Well, there’s sure something in living sunrise to sunset….. But, I’m not sure exactly what it means? And, just some thoughts on my way back to you Halfway - between here - and New Orleans Remember that time down on Decatur Or, when we first met on Magazine? We knew that sooner - or - later We’d end up halfway between here…. …..and New Orleans And somewhere over the Mighty Mississippi You know you’re right there in all my dreams All the time we’ll spend together Halfway between Here…. and ….. New Orleans
AcoustaTronic take on an Early Beatles Iconic Tune. Opening track from 'Please Please Me' ..........Debut Album from the Beatles in 1963 !
Just sketching in my own way for Fun. Big Respect! Love these 60's British Sounds. This tune always reminds me of when The Beatles burst onto the Scene in America. Just took over 'The Transistor Airwaves' back then. :D As always, Thanks for Listening and/or commenting. Hope you Enjoy!
We really do all die - just a little - every day. Some days in bigger chunks, that's all. So, Friends, live each day as if it were your last. :D Another Day, Another Dance © Riff Beach Original RiffWerx - 2016
Surviving circumstance In a Dance with Death I nearly lost my Life My pulse, my heart, my breath
No white rooms or bright lights Only memories of flashing red A trail of Blood and broken Bone Led straight to a Hospital Bed
Chorus Hug your loved ones tightly While you still have the chance Let them feel your love and hope Another Day…Another Dance
All those pieces of me Left a most disturbing scene Yet, here I remain in pain Wishing it were just a Dream
Bridge Something or maybe Someone Carried me that fateful night Kept me calm and strong Protected me from Fright
We all die just a little Each…..and every day So, live your Life in Love Don’t forget to Laugh and Pray
Version of a Classic Beatles' tune that Joe Cocker also covered in his most memorable style and vocals. AcoustaTronic Dabbling and sketching, yet with total respect for such words meaningfully written and music so beautifully composed by Lennon/McCartney. Family and Best Friends - often one in the same - are a Blessing never to be taken for granted! :D
As a long-time Fan of Leon Russell, Dr. John, and all of the wonderful 'ShelterPeople Mania' of the 70's, always wanted to sketch this one. Adapted from a Piano tune to Acoustic Guitar and AcoustaTronic Surround MiX. "A Song for You" was written and originally recorded by Rock Singer and Pianist, Leon Russell, for his first solo album appropriately entitled 'Leon Russell' and released in 1970 on Shelter Records. As always, Thanks for Listening and/or Commenting. Hope you enjoy this version. :D
Just a slice of an ambient guitar tune featuring my Ibanez Grand Concert Acoustic. Recorded direct-in using a Fishman Matrix Infinity pick-up through a PreSonus AudioBox 22VSL i/o into my MacBook Pro on Logic Pro X. Blending with my Hohner Special 20 C-tuned Harp. Hope you enjoy it? As always, Thanks for Listening and/or commenting. Intended as a relaxing, meditational music short. :D
Absolutely love 'Passenger' and this is certainly intended as a respectful interpretation of a most Favorite tune, among his many gems.
Dabbling with my new Low G Penny Whistle swirling around lightly in the background, as well.
Anyway, hope you enjoy. As always, thanks for listening and/or commenting. <3 :D
Logic Pro Drums, Lil' Bit of Free Form Kiowa Bamboo Whistle and The Fender Charvel Electric.............. :D
As always, Thanks for Listening and/or commenting!
Collaboration - Bravei Brasil and Riff Beach......... Lyrics in English and Portuguese (per Bravei) Below "Don't Want To Be Here Without You ©" - Original - 2016 - Original Big Beat Beach - 3B Records & Production Music & Production by Bravei (Brasil) Lyrics, Vocals - Riff Beach Oh, Yeah! Well, The Sun Comes Up And, the Sun Goes Down And......I'm Tired of Walking The Streets of this Old Town Haven't Seen You Around Maybe I'll check at The Lost and Found Oh Yeah, but, there's one thing And I know it's True Cuz', Baby, I ain't going Nowhere...... Without You No, I ain't going nowhere Without You.....Yeah That's Alright Oh, Yeah, It's OK Listen to what I say now To what I say...... Cuz' The Sun Comes Up And the Sun Goes Down Said I'm Tired of Walking Around this Crazy Old Town But, there's One Thing And I know It's True I don't want to be here Without You No.... Without You I Don't want to be here Baby, Without You! (REPEAT LAST LINES) Portuguese Translated Lyrics Oh sim! Bem, o sol nasce E, o sol se põe E ...... Estou cansado de andar As ruas desta cidade velha não te vi por aqui Talvez eu vou encontra-te em achados e perdidos Oh Sim, mas, há uma coisa E eu sei que é verdade Cuz, Bebê, eu não estou indo a lugar nenhum ...... Sem você Não, eu não vou a lugar nenhum Sem Você ..... Sim Tudo bem Oh, Sim, é OK Ouça o que eu digo agora Para o que eu digo...... Porque "o sol nasce E o sol se põe Disse que estou cansado de andar Em torno desta cidade louca e Velha Mas, há uma coisa E eu sei que é verdade Eu não quero estar aqui Sem você Não .... Sem Você Eu não quero estar aqui Bebê, sem você!
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Original Instrumental Islandy Funk. Laid down a Drum Track using my Featured Guest Garage Band Drummer, RiffMon, on African Drums, then played my Native American Kiowa Bamboo Love Flute to that track......and added a bit of my own special blend of Santana-Fied Electric Fender Charvel Ds2. Finally, mixed all up in a Special Coconut Sauce. As always, Thanks for Listening. Hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed creating it. :D
Glimmering © Riff Beach Original RiffWerx ® 2014 In those passing moments Those times of all alone Wandering, meandering moments Thoughts so far from Home
We’re all just seeking A little bit of soothing Searching for nothing more ….than a little smoothing
Pre-Chorus Hearts afire Sometimes need just a little Simmering Sometimes, our words Need just a little........ Dimmer Ring!
Chorus We all need We all want Just a little Glimmering Just a little Glimmering In our Lives
Bridge Well, you know We all need We all want..... just a little glimmering
Yeah, all we really want And all we really need Is just a little Glimmering In Our Lives In Our Lives
Rockin' on my Fender Charvel Electric semi-Vintage DS2 from My very own 'makeshift' BedRoom Studio Suite while recovering and healing - inside and out. It's Therapeutic....... What can I say? :D
Seemed appropriate since I'm spending so much time in My Room recovering from a recent accident. Picture reflects the view from my Bedroom Window. Always wanted to do a version of this Classic anyway.... So, the timing seems right? Not intended as a cover per se. More a 'sketch' in my own interpretative way with total respect to Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys beautiful Original. Hopefully, Listeners might appreciate the AcoustaTronic sound and style I was shooting for here in some way? If not, please forgive me or just ignore it. Thanks!
Original AcoustaTronic Instrumental Intergalactic Late Night-Early Morning Guitar Project. Sound Wave Space Trippin'! ;-)
Hopes for an end to Xenophobia and Racism. May Peace, Love and Understanding one day prevail among all People on this incredible Planet we all share. "A Change Is Gonna' Come" done with deepest respect and love for this Bittersweet Trad-injected Gem from the late, great Sam Cooke. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Change_Is_Gonna_Come https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Cooke
This is so often what happens when I record a song around 3 AM in the morning. Arguably, the vocals could be a LOT better......yet, there was a mood and feel to this mix that I wanted to preserve for a little while.....that sorta' post midnight-early morning introspective, reflective mode.......Some of you will surely understand. Apologies if anyone's 'sensibilities' are offended! Was not my intent in any way. C'est la Vie. ;-) RIP, Gregg Allman! Your songs and The Allman Brothers Band's Music will 'Ride On' Forever.
Sketch of a Dire Straits-Mark Knopfler Gold Standard. Attempting to do any of these, again, is a reminder of just how very good the Original and original artists and bands are and were in creating these masterpieces. A most challenging, humbling run at this one. Intended with all due respect in every way.
Created a Calypso-infused ,AcoustaTronic take on a Steve Miller Classic Cut. Break out the Rum Drinks and a Limbo Bar! Turn it up.........Party Time at The Beach. :D
AcoustaTronic Version of a Trad Classic Tune. This song has reduced me to tears on more than a few occasions.... Bittersweet tears of sadness, resolve and joy. My favorite versions of it are on Bagpipes.......incredible! Since I don't own nor play Bagpipes, I threw everything else, including my heart and soul into it. Hope it brings some Peace and Comfort, whatever your beliefs may or may not be. What inspires me may not inspire others, but I just attempt to share and do my best. As always, genuine thanks for listening and/or commenting. Hope you enjoy! :D
Kinda’ Love - Original © Riff Beach - RiffWerx 2016
He asked if she would..... Pour her heart into his empty cup Filled with her very best intentions There was no need to stir it up
He promised to sip slowly Only paused a bit to think Well....You know what, Sweetheart ? That makes for one fine Drink
Chorus Please pour me another cup ? …….and don’t leave one thing out Honey, what’s a man to do? There’s no reason to doubt When you Fill Me Full of You When you Fill Me Full of You When you Fill Me Full of You
She said, “Let’s drink to the good times Let’s toast the warm and setting sun Today sure seemed a dream Hope tomorrow brings another one”
Bridge They hugged as they walked Looking eye to eye Framed like shooting stars Against the dark blue sky
Clouds faded one by one As they bathed in golden moon Sadness tasted somewhat of fun Never stayed nor left too soon (Back to Chorus, Verse, Chorus and Out)
I don't write 'Story Songs' very often. This one's a deadly serious fictional tune that's likely way too close to realities that we all have, sadly, encountered in some form. If you've ever lost someone firsthand - a loved one, friend, or just watching or reading about these tragedies that occur all too frequently each and every minute of the day - you understand. Choose Life. Seek Help. Don't Give Up! If you know of anyone dealing with suicidal thoughts and tendencies or depression, intervene or help them find qualified community and/or medical assistance. Prayers and thoughts for all who know or have lost anyone this way. www.crisistextline.org/textline/?gcl…QgoaQodyLYCwA On Such A Fine And Sunny Day © - Original Riff Beach - RiffWerx 2016 Found alone in what we thought was his happy home We wondered how things ever got this way? Pills helped him through the pain, the snow and the rain Dark days could change his talk to shout That must have helped to ease his blues on out….
We later discovered exactly the kinda’ life he led The day Doc retrieved a bullet from his head Bloodied and slumped across his desk Why Lord, he left one great big mess On such a fine and sunny day
Chorus He sure seemed older than thirty-three Yet, acted younger than he appeared to be Lifelong dreams and big, bright plans Well, they all slid right through his hands As we learned - one fine and sunny day
Bridge You see - Sonny - became his self-appointed name For that his parents took no blame Nor, for the darkness that dwelled within That had clouded his life way back when He was but a young boy then
Sonny was quiet, never much to say Maybe, a reason for what happened that sad day? When Sonny decided to go astray To another place so far away On such a fine and sunny day……….. (Back to Chorus and Out)
Dylan Classic Tune...... AcoustaTronic Version..........a bit of interpretation and sketching.
"It is not for love of the guitar, but love of what the guitar can express.......in sharing the love we all possess!" Riff Beach
Version of another early Neil Diamond gem..... :D https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Play_Me
Ever my Favorite Poet and a most, most interesting person to me since learning about him during my childhood, I have always loved ' ee cummings '. That is primarily how he always wrote his name - all lower case. Loved his renegade, Pirate soul and mis-Use of letters and words - violating every known rule of the english language to formulate incredible poetry, stories, ideas, etc... So, I thought, "why not interpret a poem of his that I like - among the many?" Here is my first run at one...........
Since Feeling Is First by ee cummings
since feeling is first who pays any attention to the syntax of things will never wholly kiss you wholly to be a fool while Spring is in the world my blood approves and kisses are a better fate than wisdom lady i swear by all flowers. Don't cry the best gesture of my brain is less than your eyelids' flutter which says
we are for each other: then laugh leaning back in my arms for life's not a paragraph
and death i think is no parenthesis Written by Edward Estlin > (e e) cummings
A version of a CSN Classic.
Don't waste your time, your love or your life on undeserving pursuits.
Wasted On The Way (Crosby, Stills & Nash) Look around me I can see my life before me Running rings around the way it used to be I am older now I have more than what I wanted But I wish that I had started long before I did
And there's so much time to make up everywhere you turn Time we have wasted on the way So much water moving underneath the bridge Let the water come and carry us away Oh, when you were young Did you question all the answers Did you envy all the dancers who had all the nerve Look around you now You must go for what you wanted Look at all my friends who did and got what they deserved So much time to make up everywhere you turn Time we have wasted on the way So much water moving underneath the bridge Let the water come and carry us away So much love to make up everywhere you turn Love we have wasted on the way So much water moving underneath the bridge Let the water come and carry us away Let the water come and carry us away
Before Clapton's Breakout Cover Version of "After Midnight", there was Cale - JJ Cale - "Crazy Mama, Where Ya' Been So Long?" - RIP, JJ Cale. A real fine Songwriter and Singer in his own right. He wrote this one and also "Cocaine" ... Clapton brought 'em quite a bit more Fame! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/After_Midnight_(JJ_Cale_song)
Anyway, this version is more of a hybrid or cross between Musical Slam Poetry and Spoken Word, but I wanted to do it this way. If you like it.....Well, Thanks! If not, I understand! Regardless, I don't want to Cover a Cover and Cover and attempt it in any way that it was done by two Musicians far, far more gifted than most of us will ever be even in our wildest dreams. So, just sang-song it my own way, added some Blues Riff'n and a bit of Conga-Bongo Fun Finger Taps on Drum Pads. :D Cheers!
AcoustaTronic version of this mystical Trad tune that's as curious in origin as are so many mysteries New Orleans holds. Regardless, I feel quite blessed to be a native New Orleanian. Grew up listening to so many versions of this Folk-Blues gem and always loved the way that The Animals, Frijid Pink and others painted it as more of a Rock-infused song, as well. Have heard so many great interpretations and this is is my own AcoustaTronic Version. Dedicated to my Dear Friends, Milco and Maira. They 'inspired' and showed me what adding just a little Bamboo flute could also lend to this tune. I thank them both for their friendship and also generosity in giving me the wonderful Kiowa Bamboo flute used to add a sprinkling of special sauce in the background. :D
My First Mix Tune created in Logic Pro X with Synths and Beats and then just sliding along with My Little Red Fender Charvel the best I could manage! ;-)