MIKE SPRING: Recent Episodes
MIKE SPRING
Netherlands based singer-songwriter/guitarist/composer/producer. Singing, writing and producing songs & instrumentals in different and fused genres. (headphones recommended)
Fender Jazz Bass Korg TR music workstation keyboard Fender Telecaster guitar (fingerpicked) Native Instruments Abbey Road Vintage Drums
A playful intermission for you all :-)
Telecaster lead guitar and Fender Jazz bass guitar with keys and programmed drums. Recorded with Cubase Pro and mastered with Ozone Advanced.
Cheers Mike
Hey everyone,
This is a song I wrote when I was around 16 years of age. Back then I played it with my band. This was the easy rock balled in the set list. Last week I recorded it new in a fresh arrangement. I hope you like it.
Cheers! Mike
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Walking on sunshine
Instrumental with telecaster & bass guitar, programmed drums & midi Trumpet. Photo by Anthea Molenaar.
Many years
At the end of the year we all have something to look back upon. I looked back at the many years behind me and made my personal musical reflection in this piece of music: a instrumental, latin pop kind of track with a special Spanish ‘fire’ in the middle.
It is open for collaboration and I really look forward to hear your beautiful vocals, trumpet, sax, percussion, lead guitar or whatever you think will fit best to this track. Make it a hip-hop rap, add your vocal angels, give it a different style or whatever you like :) and upload it to you profile. No need to ask me about it. I would very much like to hear your end version of course! :))
What I hope for in the end is a sweet list of open collaborations and if not I am still content. Reflecting my feelings in music is a dear thing to me and always has been. Guys enjoy the music, get creative if you can and have a very nice holydays and ending of the year!
Mike
TECHNICAL DETAILS Instruments I played: - Acoustic nylon string guitar - Bass guitar - Telecaster guitar - Midi keys for strings (Halion Sonic Orchestra VST) - Midi drums programmed (Sennheiser freeware drums for Kontakt 5) - Hand claps Mixed in Cubase pro 8 / mastered Ozone 7 advanced. Bpm = 75.434(Spanish break is less tight)
If you need a different mix for your production please let me know. I can send you a version without drums or with a lower guitar level. A non-mastered mix is available as well.
Free download for non commercial use only (option below the '... More' button) Please contact me if you prefer different. Have fun listening or producing :)
Photo by Anthea Molenaar
A fresh funky collaboration with Jamie Rhind :) Keys and electronic drums by https://soundcloud.com/jamie-rhind Telecaster and Stratocaster guitars by me Cry Baby Wah included! Photo: lower Manhattan NY 1976 / photographer unknown
Hey guys,
We are proud to present a collaboration in a unique blend of electronic music (TFB) and electric instrumental guitar (MS). Have fun listening and thank you for the love!
Martin def knows his way around in the electronic genre. Check him out if you haven't already... https://soundcloud.com/thefreebass-1 Martin's original is here https://soundcloud.com/thefreebass-1/tfb-why-we-should-avoid-thefreebass
Mike
version# V045 24bits M02 24bits Dither 16bits
'A bird's flight home'
Electronic piano, steel string guitar, Fender bass, digital strings / keys 24 bits mixed & mastered
Available for cinematic use or documentary ask for details (all rights reserved)
Mike Spring Netherlands 2016
FUNK STATION originally started off with Terry’s funky guitar riffs. Terry performs on a regular basis together with his funk band FU5ION https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU6mqscd8ag You can find Terry's original instrumental here https://soundcloud.com/user-719649280/bounce
I liked Terry's guitar play right away and after some time had passed I asked Terry for a collaboration. I told him that I had some interesting ideas to let it grow :) After having edited Terry’s recordings for a straight drums I added my lyrics/vocals and bass guitar, some percussion and an appropriate amount of claps & snaps. Since I am a great admirer of Jamie’s keys playing I asked Jamie Rhind to add his instrument and he did this so well I must say. It changed the flavor of the piece immediately. Next I found the wonderful sax player David Milzow from Germany willing to add his wonderful saxophone solo. From the start I held in mind to ask NayJ for adding her vocals too and thus make a funky duet together. Well… she did! :)) So now we can all proudly present to you our FUNK STATION!
The track is kind of a wink to ‘Soul Train’ the most funky and inspiring television show in the Seventies. You can find those on YouTube and I can recommend to have a look and listen because this show was just amazing. All great funky R&B soul singers and bands from that era came along. For instance The Jackson Five, Donna Summer, Tower of Power and James Brown. Since the funk stole my heart for many years I felt now was the opportunity to celebrate the funk all the way. For the occasion I chose to give it a cinematic ambiance by creating a logical environment for our sweet funky station. I blended the music with a number of outdoor and indoor samples to put it all together so that it would sound like it’s recorded in a station hall. I sincerely hope you guys enjoy the result as much as we did recording/producing it!
My sincere gratitude goes out to David Milzow, Jamie Rhind, NayJ and not in the least to Terry Harris who inspired us all with his funky guitar playing. Thank you all so much!
NayJ – vocals https://soundcloud.com/nayj-2 Terry Harris – guitar https://soundcloud.com/user-719649280 Jamie Rhind – keys and synths https://soundcloud.com/jamie-rhind David Milzow – saxophone https://soundcloud.com/david-milzow Mike Spring – production & audio engineering, lyrics, vocals, bass guitar, percussion (congas, tambourine), claps & snaps
Another interpretation of the Soul Train Show https://soundcloud.com/ddjohn/soul-train-blues. Steph laid down a fantastic ode to the era I think.
LYRICS
Say where your goin’ Get infused for feelin’ the Funk Hear that guitar smokin’ Watch that Soul train comin’
Say what your doin’ Clap along ‘cause you feel the Funk Brothers and sisters pokin’ Catch that train on Funk Station runnin’
Ooooh Ooooh Do do what you wanna do Get wooed, funk your mood Do do what you wanna do
Ooooh Oooh Do do what you wanna do Funk your mood in the hood Do do what you wanna do
Say how your doin’ Move your hips and feel the Funk Get your bodies movin’ Beat that train on Funk Station groovin’
Say where your strollin’ We’ve got it comin’ the Funk And keep it rollin’ Keep your funky muscles flowin’
Say what your lookin’ Now do you feel the Funk Hear those barrels cookin’ It’s our Funk Station crookin’
Say you better start movin’ You can’t whisk the Funk Your funk train should be runnin’ Now don’t keep me punnin’
Ooooh Ooooh Do do what you wanna do Get wooed, funk your mood Do do what you wanna do
Ooooh Oooh
Funk your mood in the hood Do do what you wanna do
Ooooh Ooooh Do do what you wanna do Don’t get prude, funk your mood Do do what you wanna do
Ooooh Oooh
- Funk your mood’n taste the food
Ooooh Ooooh Do do what you wanna do Get wooed, funk your mood Do do what you wanna do
Ooooh Oooh Do do what you wanna do Funk your mood In the hood Do do what you wanna do
Ooooh Ooooh Do do what you wanna do - Do do what you wanna do Ooooh Oooh
"Wait A Minute, are we straight up back in the 70's? NayJ. & Mike Spring channeled something extra funky for this slick strutin' workout. NayJ is full on attitude as she sings with soulful sass, warning all the young women out there about the lip licking ways of the dog. Mike Spring drops some greasy riffs on his Fender Strat while his Fender jazz bass locks you deep into the funk groove! This is mad funky y'all! Now get up and dance! -CKP" (http://musiciselation.com/ https://soundcloud.com/plastic-inevitable https://www.facebook.com/musiciselation)
"An exceptional Funk track in the best tradition of Motown and P-Funk and who could sing it better and cooler than NayJ? Extra compliment for the groove, which is not just straight 16th, it seems to swing a abit" https://soundcloud.com/heartscore
Supported by http://www.funkycorner.it
Personal note: NayJ, thank you most dearly for making this original production so worthwhile. You did it again girl!
Here you all can find our earlier collaboration https://soundcloud.com/nayj-2/empty-bucket-nayj-mike-spring
Commentary: When I'd recorded the funky instrumental I asked NayJ if she was interested making a song out of it. She appeared to be excited immediately :))) And oh boy what a song she made! The lyrics point out to how shallow young girls can be aiming for a life in luxury. Obviously she has a message to them…
Instruments for this original: • Fender Strat 3x • Fender Jazz Bass • Programmed drums NI Abbey Road series • Midi keys Recorded and mixed in Cubase Pro 8, mastered in Ozone7adv.
The vocal arrangement is created by NayJ https://soundcloud.com/nayj-2 next to the writing of lyrics and the recording of thevocals.
Lyrics:
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO hey This song is to all the young girls out there Who's living life like you just don't have a care Wait a minute wait a minute
Oh You say you looking for a man You said you're running out of time He's gotta have that curly hair You say he's got to be fine as wine You said you're looking for a man Who's going to give you diamond rings Shower you with bling bling And promise you everything
Wait a minute, wait a minute, better hear me wait a minute, better hear me, wait a minute
Oh uuuuuuuuu Oh girl That ain't the way You better listen to me You better hear every word that I say You better listen real good You better make sure that it's understood
Cause It's some dogs out there Wait a minute, wait a minute, better hear me wait a minute, better hear me, wait a minute
Oh girl don't be a fool While you're starting out nice and fresh Just make the wrong moves And you'll be branded with the rest
If you let the wrong guy Don't you know he'll use you up Then he'll lick his lips And be ready for his next sup
Oh yeah yeah wooooooooo yeah yeah Oh can you hear me, you better hear me girl You better listen to what I say Cause It's some dogs out there And they're headed your way
Oh They really don't give a care Just looking for a little play They will ruin your reputation And it will become your identification
Oh wooo oh ouw Girl you wanna a man A man who will treat you right You want a man who will put a ring on it A man who will make you his wife
Don't you know the diamond rings They don't mean everything Cause baby if you ain't got love Girl you ain't got nothing
Wait a minute, wait a minute, better hear me, wait a minute, better hear me, wait a minute
Do you hear me girl Do you understand Well if you understand Then it's time to do your funky future wedding dance
Take you're veil off Blow a kiss to the left then to the right Wave your hands up high Like you're reaching for the sky hey ya Slide your foot to the left and then to the right You're gonna take it down real low Funky Future Wedding Dance When you know you've got a good man
This song on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O7OTJjn1n4s
My personal tribute to David Bowie
Original, analogue recording, lyrics and details below.
Now you're a star Black as the night You lived every dream That came to light The mask of creation True in the mind Kicked the elevation To a certain unwind Black Star is what you are Black Star close and far
Black Star Black Star
Analogue four track TASCAM cassette recording, mixed analogue and mastered digitally with Ozone 7 advanced. Telecaster 2x & vocals 1x
Listen to 'Space Oddity' (David Bowie cover) by Mike Spring https://soundcloud.com/mike-spring/space-oddity
Music, guitar playing and audio engineering by Mike Spring, Netherlands, mix 2016 This original titled 'Goodbye'. Recorded with a Crafter steel string guitar
In the first half of 2016 a number of collaborations came to stand involving this instrumental https://soundcloud.com/mike-spring/sets/open-collaborations-2016 I thank all arists for their creative efforts! Appreciated and enjoyed most :) If you however would like to create your version, send me a private message and I'll come back to you :)
'All art is unstable. Its meaning is not necessarily that implied by the author. There is no authoritative voice. There are only multiple readings' - David Bowie -
This acoustic classic rock song I recorded for a dear friend of mine, Beatrix. This was just before Christmas 2015.
David is gone now. I feel very sad about that. The day before the announcement of his death I went to the 'David Bowie is' exhibition in my country. How harsh was the news the next morning...
That being said, I want to dedicate this cover as as well to David's great creative mind and to the fabulous artist I admire so much..
Space Oddity is a song written by David Bowie released in 1969. The song was recorded and released again in 1972. David Bowie introduced a new album January 8th 2016. Watch the video of 'Black Star' here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kszLwBaC4Sw In the Netherlands there have been several art events related to this artist so unique. For an overview of the 2016 David Bowie exhibition in the Netherlands watch this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXy0ErpeTKM
Anthea this one is for you <3
Songwriting, piano and vocal recording: 2007 Acoustic guitar, electric guitars, programmed drums, bass guitar, mix & master: 2010 - 2015.
The early piano/vocal original was published on SC for a couple of years. This is there-make in a new studio arrangement.
Cheers Mike
Writing love songs happens to be one of mij interests :) So why not make a song about the verb? It's steaming ;)
Cheers and thank you all for listening! Mike
Fender Strat USA 2001 Texas Special, Ibanez TS9 tube screamer & Fender tube Amp Junior, Fender Jazz Bass, Simon& Patrick steel string guitar, vocals, Steinberg UR824 interface, Charter Oak tube mic, NI AR drums, mixed in Cubase 8 pro with external VST's. Original 2015. Arwork by blog.gessato.com/2012/11/28/text-…xtsculpture-sex/
Sting has always been a musical inspiration to me. I don’t usually record covers and this is the exception I guess. For the occasion I made a Dutch translation/arrangement of ‘Shape of my heart’. I hope you appreciate my interpretation :)
Thank you for listening! Mike
Music and English original by Sting Dutch translation, acoustic guitar, Fender bass guitar, Stratocaster, acoustic Yamaha melodica and drum programming by me
An ‘all acoustic’ folk song from the Netherlands. All instruments I used for recording this track are shown in the pic. Hope you enjoy… (headphones advised)
Peace Mike
2015/03/28: an all new collaboration came to stand featuring NayJ https://soundcloud.com/nayj-2/empty-bucket-nayj-mike-spring you should def check it out! She did so much better in her own NayJ way :)
The open invitation to collaborate on the piano original was Milana's and Arty's. Check this out https://soundcloud.com/milanazilnik/moonlight-stroll-milana
Thanks a lot guys. I enjoyed this :)
Piano and midi original by Milana Zilnik Wave mixing, midi editing, Fender bass guitar, Canadian acoustic guitar, drum programming and arrangement by me.
Cheers Mike
A love song in the singer songwriter / folk genre. Enjoy all and thank you much for listening and commenting. Much appreciated...
Live recording, vocals & guitar & 2 mics
Peace Mike
The girl with the flowers Is slowing the hours By offering her grace With a smile
It seems not substantial Still feeds my essential Dwelling in my heart For a while
She asks without saying Inviting me, playing By offering me Colors and shine
The girl with the flowers She slows down the hours Gently make me Feel fine
I could easily embrace Her flowers, her face And wipe every trace Of my pace
I bought all of the daisies From this lovely lady We dwelled in our hearts For a while
The girl with the flowers Is slowing the hours By offering her grace With a smile
It seems not substantial Still feeds my essential By dwelling my heart For a while
For guitarists: the chords are played with only a shifting E-chord with open 1st and 2nd high strings (note: hE = high open E, 1 octave up)
hE – D – A – G – A (all with open low E string) hE – D – A - G
G – A – hE – A (all with own bass line)
A - B – hE – A (all with own bass line) G – A – hE – D (all with own bass line)
C – D – hE – C (all with own bass line)
G-A-C-hE (all 3x with open low E string)
(low)E – D – A – G – A (open low E string)] hE – D – A – G – A (open low E - all 2x)
hE –D –C – G – A - hE
Who would not enjoy a romantic night in Roma... I visited the city a couple of years ago and wow... what a place to be! So much art and old architecture, the food... mmm, the people.. time is too short when you are in Roma as a tourist. Gianni lives in Roma and composes wonderful pieces of music. Like this one. I added my bass and guitar and together we made it smooth.
Enjoy all Mike
Gianni you are amazing
piano/keyboard, drums, end mixing by https://soundcloud.com/fugaaa Fender bass, telecaster guitar by me
Two more collaborations with Gianni Fuga: https://soundcloud.com/fugaaa/minor-road-blues-original-mike https://soundcloud.com/fugaaa/the-himalayan-letter
June 2014
It was 2014 when I heard Cyra's beautiful vocal stem. Cyra posted her stem asking for guitarists/cellists to make additions a year earlier. Many musicians created their version and most are likely to be found by using the 'search' button, type: Angst Cyra Morgan.
In my interpretation of the song I intended to stay close to the Cyra's original version with guitar. I played my Canadian steel string guitar together with a Fender bass guitar and telecaster slide in the second part. Guys enjoy this new version of a wonderful song written by https://soundcloud.com/cyramorgan
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKqhdh_LZtk (not an original upload, but still) and a video with this music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbT1A9OYsqY Another wonderful intimate song and video by Cyra Morgan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOoVONNwVKc
LYRICS
I blink my weary eyes beyond the darkened sky the brilliant sun arises and hope, it grows in size that today is gonna be the day I finally feel the light with angst at fever pitch patience is a bitch in a sticky situation but somehow some way I’ll find my feet find my way out hold on, hold on feels like forever but it can’t be that long now hold on, hold on oh I can’t help believing can’t help but keep singing my song it’s too much to contain the fear of all the change the playing of the games there are no words to explain the guilt and all the shame anger and the blame but somehow, some way I’ll find my feet find my way out
hold on, hold on feels like forever but it can’t be that long now hold on, hold on oh I can’t help believing can’t help but keep singing my song I thank God for those depending on me sparkling eyes that keep me going sun that rises every morning the laugh that comes without a warning pendulum will swing God-willing warming up this cold bone chilling place of late where I’ve been dwelling where giving up feels so compelling and it calls, it calls even the good one’s fall it calls, it calls even the good ones fall hold on, hold on feels like forever but it can’t be that long now hold on, hold on oh I can’t help believing can help but keep singing I can't help believing I can't help keep singing my song
(song by Cyra Morgan)
'Ink on paper' is an improvised guitar instrumental that can be listened to as the second track of a set starting with 'The Himalayan Letter' (first track). I imagine the letter being read by the addressee... The Himalayan Letter can be found here:: https://soundcloud.com/mike-spring/the-himalayan-letter-open-for
Detail to the track is that I recorded it on the sofa 5 weeks ago and I completely forgot about it. Until I listened to my little experiments and found this piece. I mixed it giving extra attention to the reverb.
music / guitar by Mike Spring
Photo credits: https://www.flickr.com/photos/calliope/234447967/in/photolist-mHBdk-776vPa-hjbY9-6rX2oN-mUJC9-sYMMN-8513JQ-8a2fw8-nyxdqR-4gn61P-4gr9Am-5RWx65-4HAhxX-6KbeKG-asWNj-gJ2gzj-mfHRuu-bVUz1W-61nQq5-6qPM7V-fVScKu-hjfdc-7VsHcM-9JFqkt-5CNP7w-6oWiWv-XQKd5-3gHuLv-6K7TqH-29XGEa-6qTWs5-azdUEh-GqbjE-gnDV6V-6Wqozz-kny6RH-kfgYX-8RhWYb-5FJZaK-6K7SWF-eiy3W-b9Fppr-4Lc4d5-6WuoQN-eWY39-9jb1Wh-9WRX-4YGsBL-6NBWJW-4Jk2iw/
A reggae track with a bluesy touch and a Japanese twist. Imagine: walking a long dusty road with a large horizon. A thirsty road..
Music, acoustic kalimba, telecaster guitar (3X), bass guitar, keyboard (distorted organ and xylophone), drum programming, egg shaker, mix and production by Mike Spring
photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/19779889@N00/7251322640/ and http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/
all rights reserved www.mikespring.nl
With ‘Freedom of mind’ Mira and I collaborated in both music and video. Exploring both brought this piece an extra dimension and we are proud to present it to you finally :) Video: http://vimeo.com/86231887 or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhP6qRoRSPg
About the audio production The music started with Mira’s piano samples #13. I cut and arranged them together with programmed hip hop drums, bass guitar, keyboard strings, lyrics and vocals. During the creative process we contacted each other about certain details.
Support: www.mirashvangiradze.bandcamp.com https://soundcloud.com/mirandashvangiradze www.mikespring.nl
About the video While recording the audio I videoed the different parts. Mira liked the idea of making a video together so she videoed herself playing her piano. I video edited the recordings and I must say I am very happy with the result. Video editing is quite a new thing to me and I learned many things.
Lyrics
Hey yoh brothers and sisters Join and unite the freedom of mind it’s the original kind of love – no strive
Free thinking is our means Our tongue is our speak Release your mind Wish no unkind Just a free world - in rhyme
What do you want What do we need For a better world Freedom is our right Outright Upright Unite
No privileges for the rich For the rulers no benefits Equality Is the new quality Our true democracy
Join and unite For peace - no need to hide Stand up for your right And freedom of mind We are the creators of our time
What do you want What do we need For a better world Freedom is our right
Let love rule Within the ridicule Of our existence No outdistance The freedom of you
Let us speak Let us listen To one another Peace sisters and brothers Is our earth mother
It starts from the heart We’re not apart Nothing keeps us from Being strong and numerous We stay luminous
Hey yoh brothers and sisters Unite and join Turn the coin Embrace your des moines Of love to adjoin
Outright Upright Unite Shine bright Freedom of mind
All rights reserved Mike Spring and Miranda Shvangiradze
Bo Diddley translated the blues into rock and therefore was an icon of his time. Many artists in the late fifties and sixties were influenced by the Bo Diddley sound. With his own built guitar and tremolo effect creating this typical sound he was inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
In my days of youth I listened a lot to fifties music so I thought it would be appropriate to make a tribute song to one of my musical heroes. I tried to interpret the Diddley sound in this one. Enjoy it guys!
Cheers Mike
More info on Bo Diddley: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bo_Diddley
Lyrics
The windy city starred your light Yeah you played that thing alright You wore your hat and glasses too And caught that steamy note of blue A jungle beat and a square guitar Manish boy you’re a star Hot rods spinning round and round Good old days Bo Diddley sound
Sweet sweet Chicago soul Super blues let the good times roll Sweet sweet Chicago soul Super blues let the good times roll
Sweet sweet Chicago soul Super blues let the good times roll Sweet sweet Chicago soul Super blues let the good times roll
You’re a MAN now who do you love? Play that song it’s never enough I recall those memories Buddy Holly and Chuck Berry Those were the days – what I’d say Originator don’t fade away You were an icon off your time Boosted the blues my oh my
Rattle those drums – Drive that beat Can’t forget that rocking feat Tease those humbs – Feel the heat Shake them hips with your feet
Sweet sweet Chicago soul Super blues let the good times roll Sweet sweet Chicago soul Super blues let the good times roll
Hey guys,
This track was intended to become part of the album 'Mike's Lounge Bar #2'. However this was not finished - so no album, still a jazzy bass kinda lounge track for the cloud to listen.
Drum programming, electric Fender Jazz bass on a Hartke amp, (midi) sample editing and programming, production by Mike Spring
DE TIJD VOORBIJ (BEYOND TIME)
This is the wonderful piano instrumental https://soundcloud.com/mirandashvangiradze together with: Lyrics, vocals, Fender Jazz Bass guitar and hand played percussion (castagnettes, tambourine, djembe, Swedish Viking drum) by me. I wrote the lyrics in my native language (Dutch) and translated these into English below. If you want to listen to other tracks with the two of us visit the set http://soundcloud.com/mike-spring/sets/get-to-know-with-miranda/
(BEYOND TIME): Did you think I had not noticed When you looked at me Your glances lank, sneaky It was just like it seemed
Do you come along to the other side Come on take my hand And put your feet in the sand And close your eyes
We are beyond time today We need nothing An eternity together The wind, the water, the sun, the sand We walk side to side – hand in hand
Nothing can tempt us now Except you me Or I you What is more beautiful than the playfulness Of the NOW And that I feel you (feel you)
Say, what came to mind just now When I looked at you It was because of your smile I did not evade
Will you go with me to a restaurant Come on get dressed – let us go And become the lady of the night In my company
We are beyond time today We are bound to nothing We do only what we like On wind, beside water, over land Floating winged hand in hand
Nothing can tempt us now Except you me Or I you What is more beautiful than the playfulness Of the NOW And that I feel you (feel you)
We are beyond time my love We are beyond time, beyond, beyond
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DE TIJD VOORBIJ
Dacht je dat ik niets zag Toen je naar me keek Je blikken sluiks, stiekem Het was zoals het leek
Ga je mee naar de overkant met mij Kom pak mijn hand En steek je voeten in het zand En doe je ogen dicht
We zijn de tijd voorbij vandaag We hoeven niets Een eeuwigheid elkaar De wind, het water, de zon, het zand We lopen zij aan zij – hand in hand
Niets kan ons nog verleiden Behalve jij mij dan Of ik jou Wat is er mooier dan de speelsheid van het NU En dat ik je voel (voel )
Weet je wat ik net dacht Toen ik naar je keek Het kwam door je lach Die ik niet ontweek
Ga je mee naar een restaurant Kom kleed je aan - laten we gaan En wordt de dame van de nacht Met mij
We zijn de tijd voorbij vandaag We moeten niets Doen alles graag of niet Op wind, langs water, over het land Gevleugeld zweven hand in hand
Niets kan ons nog verleiden Behalve jij mij dan Of ik jou Wat is er mooier dan de speelsheid van het NU En dat ik je voel (voel )
We zijn de tijd voorbij mijn lief We zijn de tijd voorbij, voorbij, voorbij …
This song is about an important era of my life. Guitar composed and played by Mike Sobel Lyrics, vocal melody written and performed by Mike Spring Mike Sobel many many thanks for your wonderful guitar play! Original instrumental http://soundcloud.com/mikesobel/ready-to-blossom
Lyrics
I’ll tell you a story about a woman and a man A tale with no end They lived and they loved and they’d understand One crossroad would not be their friend
She was so pretty and he loved her smile Nothing seemed fragile He bought her a dress on this pretty Isle She choose her hat and wore it with style Oooooooh Oooooooh
Now she was not well and willing to sell All but her love and her live And they picked the days one at a time And he didn’t look twice
The hospital doctors gave her their best And she stayed strong They both stood together for so many years Until she moved on Oooooooh Oooooooh Oooooooh How can one stand the days that are gone Apart from the other but never gone
Shoemansky posted his original 'work in progress' and invited others to contribute. I liked 'Call My Name' so much that I suggested to add some electric guitar (from 1:38). Thus a new version came to stand. Enjoy the listen guys and don't forget to visit http://soundcloud.com/shoemansky 's page: a wonderful songwriter and artist!
'Call My Name': written, sung and produced by Shoemansky Fender Stratocaster lead guitar by Mike Spring (recorded with hardware effects by Boss and Ibanez T9)
Revolution (original)
Listen to the collaboration version with Future Plan here: http://soundcloud.com/f-p-3/r-evolution
All rights of music and picture reserved Mike Spring
Mira’s music to me is often full of reminiscence. When I heard these lovely piano samples I felt that I could express a similar feel with lyrics and additional instruments. I think many of us remember their days of joy and lighthearted energy. This is what this song is about… moments we cherish… we once knew and shared with our loved ones.
I started with a set of Mira’s piano samples https://soundcloud.com/mirandashvangiradze and started building the track with drums and vocals. During the process of adding other instrument, the process of creating and mixing I updated Mira with ‘in between’ mixes. We contacted each other about some ideas and Mira spontaneously recorded her back vocals. It became a full collaboration and boy… do I like the result :))
Piano, backing vocals and initial mix of these by Mira Lyrics, vocals, Fender Strat guitar, Fender Jazz bass, drum programming, Yamaha keyboard, arrangement, mix and production by me.
Published May 2013
Lyrics of "Remember":
I remember – the days of sunlight At the garden table – the happy faces Everyone had a tale Fooled around, ate some drink some Those are the days to remember
Everyone was there Children playing The dog running – in circles I remember your face With a smile Preciously caught in time
Those were the days – my pride I want to recall this time The way we were back then Easy and so cheerful
Those were the days – my anchor All that I want remember The way it used to be Without a future worry
(remember, remember, remember)
Those were the days – my pride I want to recall this time The way we were back then Easy and so cheerful
Those were the days – my anchor All that I want remember The way it used to be Without a future worry
Those days are gone now Lying in the tall grass You took my hand and I Knew that you’d understand
Nothing lasts forever Despite what we endeavor We ceased the days of blessing All of what I’m caressing
May 2013
When I visited Hans' YouTube channel I watched the video of his instrumental "The Princess and the Thief". I noticed he had put German lyrics below the video... but I never heard the 'song'... I contacted Hans and asked him what he'd think of me singing these... Hans liked the idea and so last weekend I recorded his lyrics with his instrumental. Guys enjoy this special collaboration...
Another collaboration with Hans: https://hearthis.at/msprng/die-nacht/ and https://soundcloud.com/mike-spring/unten-am-hafen-down-by-the
Credits: Music, instruments and Lyrics by Hans-Michael Albers Vocals Mike Spring
Lyrics (English translation)
Your golden body Your precious glow Your richness in beauty So worthy and deep
Your gloryfull eyes Filled with crowning light Your untainted appearance Your noble face
You were the princes And I was the thief All of your dreams Not one remained Your longing for love The fable of bliss These all I will not Ever return
You were all good And I was the ban You were all life And I was Death
Your heart is broken Lost and empty Robbed, deceived You are no longer there
You were the princes And I was the thief All of your dreams Not one remained Your longing for love The fable of bliss These all I won’t Ever return
Lyrics(German)
Dein goldener Körper Dein kostbarer Glanz Dein Reichtum an Schönheit So wertvoll und ganz
Der Schmuck deiner Augen Voll krönendem Licht Dein reines Erscheinen Dein edles Gesicht
Du warst die Prinzessin Und ich war der Dieb All’ deiner Träume Und keiner blieb Die Sehnsucht nach Liebe Das Märchen vom Glück Das geb’ ich dir alles Nie mehr zurück
Du warst alles Gute Und ich das Verbot Du warst alles Leben Und ich war der Tod
Dein Herz ist zerbrochen Verloren und leer Bestohlen, betrogen Es gibt dich nicht mehr
Du warst die Prinzessin Und ich war der Dieb All’ deiner Träume Und keiner blieb Die Sehnsucht nach Liebe Das Märchen vom Glück Das geb’ ich dir alles Nie mehr zurück
"50 drops of blue" The title reveals 50 drops, is 50 samples by one of the finest pianists on the cloud together with a blue note of my guitar. This track is part of the Lounge Masters Vibes vol 23 album, July 15th 2016. If you wish you can become a member and get your free album and more http://www.loungemasters.org/frw/2016/07/15/lounge-masters-vibes-vol-23/ On Spotify: https://play.spotify.com/album/7ruOQI0gbZ6Vh4t6p1DkCJ
This track came together by downloading my favourite free sample track https://soundcloud.com/mirandashvangiradze It stayed a while on my hard-disc but one evening I started cutting the track in pieces rebuilding the puzzle up to 50 pieces in the final mix. Next I recorded a finger picking guitar. Then I played the solo guitar just once to get "all warmed up" and do some recording. This first play is what you are listening to today.
I want to thank Mira for giving her wonderful samples for free... I feel fortunate that Mira gave the opportunity to create new music with these. If you haven't already I recommend to have a listen at Mira's page: https://soundcloud.com/mirandashvangiradze
Guys I hope you will enjoy this instrumental :)
Love Mike 2013/04/19
This track was played in the following podcast broadcasted 2014 June 7th: http://hearthis.at/barclaybunch/i-heard-this-on-hearthis-at-07062014/
In general blues is quite accessible to most musicians, especially when it comes to collaborating. Here: a nylon string acoustic guitar track. A minor blues improvisation recorded with the same moderate hardware like the previous upload. Same Sunday & same quarter of an hour plus same typewriting background sounds ;) Mixed in Cubase 6 and external VST.
Instrument: a twenty year old German nylon string acoustic 3/4 sized guitar made by Herbert Shäffner
This song was open for collaboration for a while. At least eight soundclouders created their version earlier. Listen here: http://soundcloud.com/mike-spring/sets/collaborations-on-the-minor/ Many thanks all! Mostly appreciated. Mike
Yesterday I took my German nylon 3/4 sized acoustic guitar off my living room's wall and played a few notes. I stopped and took a small hand recorder and pressed 'record'.
In the background you can hear some noises every now and then. It is Anthea typing a letter. This is why I wanted to call this instrumental 'The Letter'. When she heard the mixed version however it reminded her of the Himalayas. I recognized what she meant so I decided to call it 'The Himalayan Letter' ...
A second piece is about receiving and reading the letter... https://soundcloud.com/mike-spring/ink-on-paper
Check out too this collaboration with Gianni Fugaa: http://soundcloud.com/fugaaa/the-himalayan-letter :)
Acoustic guitar improvisation mixed in Cubase 6 with standard effects (delay, reverb, etc.) and Summit Audio Grand Channel VST channel strip
Peace Mike
Related to this track: Soundclouder of the day http://soundcloud.tumblr.com/post/52146412212/soundclouder-of-the-day-mike-spring-mike https://www.facebook.com/soundcloud/posts/10151414240816059 Second best track April 2013 by Vocalist Day https://soundcloud.com/vocalistday2/sets/chart22
A couple of weeks ago Milana uploaded a piano improvisation that stroke my heart immediately. Innerly I heard more sounds for this track and I asked Milana if she would like to make it a collaboration. I am very glad she agreed :))) Since Milana's piano improvisation was not 'clicked' the main creative challenge appeared to be adding the drums ;) I managed these my way though and enjoyed the process very much :)
Piano improvisation by Milana Zilnik (http://soundcloud.com/milanazilnik) Piano mix by Arty Sandler (http://soundcloud.com/artyom-tchebotaryov) Fender Jazz bass, African percussion (created with Milana's piano midi), drum programming, acoustic rainmaker and final mix by Mike Spring
A Dylanish song inspired by Dylan's 'Don't look back' and the big brother society.
music: Bob Dylan with a Spring's flavor lyrics: Mike Spring recorded live at home studio
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‘What do you know about love’ is a newly mixed version of a 2013 track that was released earlier on my album ‘Speechless’ https://mikespring.bandcamp.com/album/speechless-2013-album The earlier title used to be ‘No more guns’ and was written as a musical protest against using guns in general. Now this is a complicated matter since guns are used for many purposes among which to defend oneself. Today we hear of many cases in which innocent civilians are brutally murdered from a ideological perspective, by confused people or even by the police. This sign of the times to me is kind of heartbreaking and I think our sweet souls could use a little comfort and awareness. In my opinion a legitimate question is ‘What do you know about love’. ‘You’ includes myself and all of us. With this piece of music I gently invite to look into our hearts and to stand up against this kind of violence. Say, to speak out about how we want our society to be, about what is dear to us, to speak of love. respect, happiness and a well-being for all.
The music reflects a heartbeat and a gunshot in a loungy way. To put up a contrast and for personal contemplation.
Peace Mike
picture credits: https://plus.google.com/+MikeMozartToyReviews/posts/MNebTaq1Q7w
Hans-Michael created such a great great piece of music. The theme is even more grand I think. It is about the seamen's wives who - for hundreds of years - waited on the shore of the old harbour of Hamburg, Germany - for their men to (never) return... It is a legendary place. Hans put the track open for collaboration and I contacted Hans. I told him I was interested in writing German lyrics for this.. I did with some help of Hans and recorded my vocals together with an accordion from my keyboard ;) Hans, vielen vielen Dank! https://soundcloud.com/clouders_for
If you want to listen to another collaboration with the both of us: http://soundcloud.com/mike-spring/the-princes-and-the-thief and https://hearthis.at/msprng/die-nacht/
German lyrics & English translation below
Unten am Hafen Gibt es einen Platz Wo Worte voller Liebe Nachhallen wie ein verlorener Schatz
Unten am Hafen So lange ist es her Sind Schiffe losgefahren Den Seemann's Frauen fiel's so schwer
Die Männer sollten wiederkehren Wie ein warmer Sonnentag Die Lippen würden einander finden Das war der Vertrag
Unten am Hafen Gibt es einen Platz Verlangen ist vergangen Und manche Wangen wurden nass
Unten am Hafen Wo so viele geblieben sind Sie hofften auf ein Wiedersehen Und standen da im Wind
CHORUS: Kehr wieder hier zur Spitze Kehr um vom Horizont Wir werden einander lieben Und spielen das Akkordeon
Die Frauen gingen fort Blickten sich suchend um Denn ihre Herzen schlugen Und fragten sich warum
Unten am Hafen Gibt es einen Platz Wo Worte voller Liebe Nachhallen wie ein verlorener Schatz
CHORUS 2x
Mein Liebster wo bist du nur Wo bist du jetzt Ich warte auf dich Warte Auf dich Warte Warte
ENGLISH TRANSLATION:
Down by the river There is a place Where words full of love Echo of a lost treasure
Down by the river It is for that much time Ships went out to sea It was so hard for the sailor’s wives
The men would turn back Like a warm and sunny day And their lips would meet again This was the promise
Down by the river There is a place Longing has gone lost Many cheeks turned wet
Down by the river Where so many stayed They hoped for a meet again Standing in the wind
CHORUS: Come back to this tower Return to the horizon We will love each other And play the accordion
The women went on Looking back seeking Their hearts beating Asking for a reason
Down by the river There is a place Where words full of love Echo of a lost treasure
CHORUS 2X
My love where are you Where are you now I await your return Wait For you Wait Wait
This a lead guitar instrumental together with the fabulous bass guitar player https://soundcloud.com/vladjosephson (Sydney Australia). I feel most grateful since Vlad played his low melodies with heartfelt sensitivity and so refined.
Thank you for listening guys and thank you Vlad! Mike
all rights reserved
Summer 2012 I wrote the lyrics for this song. When I entered my home studio I had no idea what kind of music I would write for these. The weekend before I went to a sixties/seventies music festival and I listened carefully to the inspiring music I heard. So I thought to combine this modern lyrics with a vintage sound :) And just in case: no need to like me on facebook guys ;) - don’t keep or want an account.
For more info on the facebook subject watch these: http://techcrunch.com/2011/03/21/fcebook-cia-onion/ How Facebook keeps out paying proper taxes : http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/dec/23/facebook-tax-profits-outside-us This song on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezcxVr6K3bo (no moving images, sorry..) And if you like to hear and see some real vintage rock eat this ;) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIVe-rZBcm4&feature=related
This track was broadcasted in the http://www.spreaker.com/user/claudiofioremusic/unsigned_soundcloud_showcase_iv and was used in a series of UK Tribes 2013 videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8cushRC_mk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmMBDcRDtc8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cooDkfU42xM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xC-QjoPlLSM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aupPSn1Rv8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th_a6Vflqz8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KQ8zCvZ9HAc
Lyrics:
Don’t like me @facebook It’s a spy on the web Started by the CIA Is this okay? It follows you Where ever you go Don’t like me @facebook They will follow
Don’t like me at facebook I am not special Just a mortal being With a soul
Don’t like me @facebook You don’t know me Like I don’t know you What’s the goal?
Please don’t like me @facebook Don’t like companies That lie with their Advertisements And use you As their promoter Don’t like me @facebook
Don’t like me @facebook I am not special Just a mortal being With a soul
Don’t like me @facebook You don’t know me Like I don’t know you What’s the goal?
Please don’t like me @facebook Like me realtime You can like my music Or like my smile :) Don’t like me @facebook Not even for a while Don’t like me @facebook They will surely follow Don’t like me @facebook
music, lyrics, performance and production by Mike Spring (all rights reserved)
Hearing the first sounds on Victor's page to me was a moment of recognizing a rarely skilled young guitarist with a great sense of timing and 'feel' such as only the best guitarists and bass players (Victor plays both) can come up with. I was so excited about 'the slow one' that I immediately started writing lyrics and singing these from behind my computer. I needed to send Victor my proposal for a collab. We did this and these are the fruits of our virtual lousy night at the bar...
music and instruments by http://soundcloud.com/victorhahn lyrics and vocals by Mike Spring all rights reserved 2012
"Down the river" is a song written and performed by the UK artist Colin Crighton. Roy Taylor from Canada added his wonderful harp and flute.and in the end I added some slide guitar.
To me it was such a joy working together with these great musicians. Love this track and really really enjoyed this collaboration!
I sincerely hope you will enjoy it :)
music and lyrics by Colin Crighton
“The man I cannot hide” was the first song I uploaded on SC. I wrote and recorded it in 2007. At that time I used to go to this bar. In Summer I often stood in the large open doorway in between café and terrace near to an outside standing table. From that view I could observe the bar guests inside and the people outside while having my own thoughts meanwhile.
Remix. I took the original recordings in attempt to approve the 2007 mix. Next I fought the digital switches of my DAW for a week and started learning a bit of mastering.
Good vibrations ;) Mike
Broadcasted live from Wales (UK): http://hearthis.at/barclaybunch/i-heard-this-on-hearthis-at-i-heard-this-on-hearthis-at-24052014/
Photo by Anthea Molenaar all rights reserved
'She's so vulnerable' A guitar pop song with a nice 'slide' in the middle...
music, lyrics, instruments, vocals and production by Mike Spring all rights reserved
Lyrics
Sad lying on her couch tonight With TV and some candlelight She is giving up her fight That her best friends had to let her down Like if she was the worst in town Respect still she calls her own
Say what needs she to prove Then to find her own new way to move
She’s so vulnerable But growing strong She’s knows her self Where she comes from She’s so vulnerable Still growing strong She finds her love On her inside
Why these people had to act so mean Don’t seem to understand Even when she’s reaching hand So now she’s on the hurting side Since they need to crunch her pride All she wants is run and hide
Say what needs she to do Then to find a pathway to the new
She’s so vulnerable But growing strong She’s knows her self Where she comes from She’s so vulnerable Still growing strong She finds her love On her inside
Counting the remnants of a broken time The ones she calls ‘a friend of mine’ The things in life make her feel fine Sharing every single now and then The dear and lovely moments She happily enjoys them
Say she’s doing alright Can’t you see she’s standing in her light
She’s so vulnerable But growing strong She’s knows her self Where she comes from She’s so vulnerable Still growing strong She finds her love On her inside
She’s so vulnerable But growing strong She’s knows her self Where she comes from She’s so vulnerable Still growing strong She finds her love On her inside
Another fine collaboration with Stanimir Marinov.
Music and instruments Stanimir Marinov Fender Strat lead guitar, lyrics & vocals Mike Spring
all rights reserved Stanimir Marinov & Mike Spring
Lyrics:
Hey…. Yeah…. mmmmm
Do you know Best things in life are for free It is close If you will look and see Every day I tend to pass them by The little things, little things, little things That make this world shine brighter
And when I look around I see - I see….. So many faces With troubled minds Not looking happy So many faces Not happy at all
What do we like In this world Let’s not forget It is here Do you want to play a game? Close your eyes and feel no blame Feel the earth and life by heart It is easy, try and breath it Feel connected, Alive Feel Alive
Today my page reached a 100k plays and I feel most grateful for that! For the occasion I mastered one of my first uploads. It's an oldy with a kind of pop-rock ambiance assumed worth a fresh master. File replaced 2015/12/13.
A pop rock song about a guy who had to wait three more days for his first date with this girl... :-)
music, lyrics, instruments, vocals, production by Mike Spring all rights reserved (written and recorded 2003 / mastered 2015) Mike Spring