Sure, it was my idea and it is my production. But my goodness… The über-excellent contributions of Joey six, Jim Bryan, Mark Miller and Jeff Bragg made to this 3-minute power ballad almost were too much for me. Do yourself a favour. Open up to 179 seconds of sheer class.
Now who am I?
Frustration, desperation The seeds of this anxiety What if I open my eyes? If what I see I despise? Powerlessness feeds insanity
Destitution my restitution For all these atrocities
Reclamation, emancipation Where did you leave the keys?
Each day begins the healing Pages in the book of liberty
Just who am I supposed to be?
Starting early, not yet seaworthy These first steps of sobriety But am I immune to the lies? Primed for another reprise Prepare for another round of apologies
Now who am I supposed to be?
Remembering who I was Essential to who I will be I live for it all …
Dark and awesome. That’s ‘Wretch’ alright. Sean wrote some first class lyrics and his vocal performance is beyond compare. Not to mention his wicked guitar playing. And on top of that there’s the solid bass Mark Bowen provided. Are you ready for some serious music?
I’m running out of time. Before the loneliness is revived. I’m searching for another drink. The only way I think that I’m alive.
I’m running out of time. I’m running out of time. Before the emptiness will arise. Before the emptiness will arise.
You don’t even have to try. You don’t even have to try. All you need to do is survive. All you need to do is survive.
I’m running out of time. I’m running out of time. Before that person has arrived. I’m searching for a new way out. But what’s so wrong when they all think you are fine?
You don’t even have to try. You don’t even have to try. All you need to do is survive. All you need to do is survive.
Why do I keep asking for more? Why do I keep asking for more?
Why don’t we waste a little time? Come on…it’s just some time. I’m running out of time.
I know you, Are keeping score. Are keeping score. Think you really win this war ? You think you’ve really won this war?
Power, drive, pop. ‘Fully charged’ definitely has got it all. With the help of David Koehler, Buck M., VocalRun and Grandmaster Joey on leadguitar. Boost yourself:-).
Fully charged Ready to stream Livin’ large A YouTube dream A virtual world awaits Altered states Window to the collective mind Human experience All you can find
Pay a song Take me on the go Catch a score Be where you need to be Check this out Have a split ego I’ve seen it before With me your mind runs free
All I need is battery power I’ll keep you busy hour after hour Hour after hour
Fully charged Ready to stream Livin’ large A YouTube dream The light is green…
Your crowd will descend Following the trend Meet there if you can Following the trend Stream until the end Someone never known Is a suddden best friend I’ll be your best friend
Rumors catch fire The truth is pretend No time for reason Must hit the send Pumped up with power All the knowledge of the planet Doesn’t matter how you use it
I’ll feed your fire I’ll help you fan it
Fully charged Ready to stream Fully charged Ready to stream Fully charged Livin’ large Fully charged A YouTube dream Fully charged
(Lyrics: David Koehler, Vocals: Buck M. & VocalRun)
‘Descendant II’ is the remake of an earlier version –https://justvera.com/2019/07/31/descendant/-, with an entirely different jazzy vibe. Lyrics by Tez Katajala, Bill McCarthy on drums and Jim Bryan on fretless bass. Marc Brouwer’s rearrangement of the piano part is truly great in every way and clearly showed the new direction. And on top of that: Kari DeNeal with an unequalled vocal performance… JustThat.
I can’t help who I am I am a descendant I can’t show who I am I’m lost in the dissonance
I’d like to rise above the noise But I’m stuck in the present I’d like to fly away But I’ve been grounded
I need you to help me To keep from drowning I’m lost in all the noise Will I be found
Will I be found Will I be found Will I be found
To rise above the noise I need to be persistent I am a descendant
Lost in the dissonance Stuck in the present Trying to keep from drowning To keep from drowning
When I started ‘Valhalla’ three months ago, I felt there was magic. Chris Bouchard (drums), Joey Six (guitars), Dave Koehler (lyrics) and Mike Patterson (vocals) must have felt the same…
‘Valhalla’ turned out as I hoped it would: with the Scandinavian vibe, the power and excitement in every vein. Enjoy the warriors.
We ply the icy waves By stars we steer In dragon ships Without fear
Foes scan the sea Spot our sails Their stomachs turn Their hearts quail Some test our might And some turn tail But those that fight Were doomed to fail
On the field Don’t mourn the fallen
Valhalla Valhalla The warrior’s right Battle all day Eat and drink all night So may we fly to Valhalla
Fly to Valhalla
By northern lights We are born To live by strength And fear no storm
Forward in battle Weapons unshorn Eternal disgrace For those who yield I will never yield
Honor for those Carried home on a shield When the horns sound And the blood will flow We will fight and win Or to Valhalla we will go
Valhalla Valhalla The warrior’s right Valhalla Valhalla We’ll battle all day And drink all night
Greed… It’s one of the seven sins which are the subject of ‘The goal’. Written by David Koehler and convincingly performed by Buck M. The musical stage is my usual Reason programming plus the subtle rhythm guitar of Nicola Offidani providing that special 80-ies feel. Enjoy!
You act like you’re Some Robin Hood But you ain’t foolin’ me You’re up to no good
You’re a clever one Smooth talkin’ man Sell water to a fish? I know you can
You come by your funds In nefarious ways Then pretend you’re a hero Like the ace of spades
What’s the goal For the money you stole? What’s the goal ? What’s the goal?
You took from the rich Give to the poor That was your story ‘Til you passed those stores
It ain’t from need You’re livin’ fine It’s more like greed Can’t walk the line
Weird addiction Don’t you see it’s a crime?
What’s the goal For the money you stole? What’s the goal man? What’s the goal?
Well you finally got caught And you did some time Now you’re on parole But you’re still not buyin’
And history repeats itself You’re just diggin’ a hole And sellin’ your soul For a glamourous role
So that’s the goal For all the money you stole You brag about diamonds But you’re diggin’ up coal
‘Angela’ was a slowstarter, which turned out beyond my expectations. More than a year ago there was Pepino Lorenzo who added a driving drumtrack to my idea. Then there was a long silence, until Buck&Dave showed up. Dave’s passionate story inspired Buck to an extraordinary vocal performance. Sometimes lightning strikes and Magic happens…
I walk alone this evening Setting sun’s like your ruby lips Thinkin’ about your sultry eyes Wanna feel your swaying hips
Temptation is a fire That melts my pride All I feel is desire Something I can’t hide
Why did we fight Angela It just ain’t right Angela
You make me sad You don’t seem to care You treat me bad If I treated you Like you treat me You’d rain a hellfire for all to see Angela, Angela, Angela…
I’ll call and call Will you take me back? Will you see me again? Will you be on the attack?
This is your game I’m always to blame I’d walk away, but I I can’t quench this flame
Temptation is a fire That melts my pride All I feel is desire Something I can’t hide
Angela Why did we fight Angela It just ain’t right This ain’t the way Stop makin’ me pay Angela Stop makin’ me pay
I started with the bass, added drums and guitar. Then Patricia Kigilcim came up with the lyrics and vocal melody. Soon there were contributions of Bill McCarthy, liljoe6string, IanT. and JeanLui Toudou. This collab was boiling like I didn’t experience ever before… So many awesome ideas and contributions which probably shouldn’t be combined into one mix.
Today I proudly present the second version with awesome vocals from EllenDXY. An entirely different vibe. With the same groovy drums Bill delivered months ago. And the inimitable lead guitar of Joey. A truly epic solo. Anyway, enjoy this original lovesong. I do.
One step forward, two steps back Life’s a struggle You always have my back Reach out to me When you hear my call Take my hand Never let me fall
Anywhere you’re going, I wanna go Anytime you need me, baby let me know You bring light, peace to my soul Fill this life Baby make me whole
Positive feeling all because of you I must be dreaming But I only dream of you
Can you feel it? (positivity)
Nobody knows you like I do Nobody teaches me to love the way you do You give meaning to everything Positive feeling You make wanna sing
Can you feel it? (positivity)
Anywhere you’re going I wanna go Anytime you need me Baby let me know You bring light Peace to my soul Fill this life Make me whole
ooh can you feel it? (positivity)
Anywhere you’re going I wanna go Anytime you need me Baby let me know ooh Can you feel it? (positivity) ooh Can you feel it? (positivity)
ooh Can you feel it? (positivity) ooh yeah Any time you need me oh Any time you need me Let me know
‘Not much on paper’ is one of the few JustVera tracks which started from lyrics. Some time ago Mike answered my call for excellent lyrics. I created the instrumental background and then the real work started: finding the matching vocal performer. This is where Skarlun came in. Tarjei did the job like only he can. Period.
Check the lyrics, the vocals, the track. I’ll leave the judgement up to you. All I can say it’s JustVera. 100%. Definitely.
We only have one life No matter if heaven awaits This is all we know The rest left up to fate
It isn’t very long When you measure it in years But there’s so much more When your vision is clear
It’s not much on paper Like sand shifting from our grasp Remember, through the darkness To never give up To never give up
We only have one place Just one lonely point in time This is all we know Beyond is undefined
We only have one chance Or maybe even more But there’s no going back Once you open the door
You’ll find it again The magic still awaits
I won’t promise you False reasons to believe But I know this to be true Because I have been there too The darkness never lasts But I know what does…
It’s not much on paper Like sand shifting from our grasp It fails to make sense When you look at the past
But the moment was there And what a moment it was Remember, through the darkness To never give up
