Americana – Page 18 – ExperiMental Music

Learning How To Swim

Posted on May 6, 2013May 6, 2013 by admin

LYRICS
If you’re afraid to choose ’cause you might lose
Go ahead and jump in
’cause you’re certain to lose if you don’t choose
Jump in and learn how to swim

It’s not that hard to figure out
You just relax and float about
Take a deep breath. Take a dive.
Take a glide to the sub side

The water said “you can tread on me”
Go ahead and jump in
The elementary backstroke is elementary. The free is free.
Jump in and learn how to swim

Chorus

Learning How To Swim Song.mp4

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — A G A
A D A
A G D A
C A

This song is an analogy that uses the process of learning how to swim with your body to promote learning to swim with your soul. The video was shot through cacti as sort-of a mirror image of swimming in water.

Made in the USA (West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Firehose (Entitled by the volume of songs that have been spewing out.)
By Daniel Brouse

Angelity

Posted on May 4, 2013 by admin

LYRICS
I would like to take this opportunity
To thank you for stopping
When most people are given the opportunity
They just keep on walking, walking, walking

Was it naivety?
Was it curiosity?
Was it stupidity?
Was it angelity?

Agile angel
With a saving grace
Agile angel
True love embrace

I can see the angel in your face
Given the opportunity of your stopping
Now and forever you’ve left a trace
Song of opportunity of your stopping

Angelity Video.mp4

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Capo 3
F Am
Am C
Am addF

This song was inspired by the angels I’ve been bumping into. Not only do angels flock to a grave situation, they also flock to scenes of heavenly grace. In this instance, I was blessed by a couple angels while songwriting. So, I wrote the song about them.

Made in the USA (West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Firehose (Entitled by the volume of songs that have been spewing out.)
By Daniel Brouse

HOW TO PLAY THE GUITAR PART

Reptile Dysfunction

Posted on May 4, 2013March 21, 2014 by admin

LYRICS
Don’t let some alligator
Be an agitator
Don’t let some crocodile
Steal your smile
Or, you’ll end up with reptile dysfunction

Don’t let some snapping turtle
Prove a hurdle
Don’t let some boa constrictor
Constrict ya
Or, you’ll end up with reptile dysfunction

Don’t let some rattle snake
Confidence shake
Don’t let some lizard
Curse your wizard
Or, you’ll end up with reptile dysfunction

Reptile Dysfunction Video.mp4

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — E G A E

This song was inspired by the angels I’ve been bumping into. Some of them seem to have a severe aversion to serpents. Take it as a tongue-in-cheek metaphor?

“Awesome. Reminded me of Shel Silverstine.” — Matthew Cicchetti

Made in the USA (Lake Wynonah, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Firehose (Entitled by the volume of songs I have been spewing out.)
By Daniel Brouse

Sapflows

Posted on May 3, 2013May 4, 2013 by admin

Songwriting in Everhart Park, West Chester, PA

LYRICS
What do they call it
When it’s a sap flow?
Lifeblood runs from toe to head
All the words are washed toward led

What do they call it
Movement of people to and fro
Lifeblood runs dawn ’till bed
All the time dreams filling your head

Sapflows Acoustic Guitar Video

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Capo 5
D D lessD
A less C#
G

Made in the USA (Everhart Park, West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Daniel — Vocals, Guitars

From the album Firehose (Entitled by the volume of songs I have been spewing out.)
By Daniel Brouse

HOW TO PLAY THE GUITAR PART

Let’s Get

Posted on May 2, 2013May 2, 2013 by admin

LYRICS
Verse
Though the road may look long and steep ahead
… there’s nothing to dread
If the pressure’s mounting… don’t think you’ll make it?
Then, come on let’s get

Chorus
Every good boy deserve favor (EGBDF are the notes on the lines of a treble clef)
Especially when he’s paid his dues
Let ’em choose his flavor
Country, rock or the blues

Reprise
Hey, hey no meet up with me
Baby, baby let’s see what we’ll be
Hey, hey now greet Sir Certainty
Baby, baby create our destiny

Let’s Get (Country/Americana Version Video)

Let’s Get (Psychedelia/Progressive Rock Part 2).mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Verse — A D A Em A
Chorus – A G D A Em
Reprise – A D A Em A

Made in the USA (East Goshen Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Daniel — Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards

From the album Firehose (Entitled by the volume of songs I have been spewing out.)
By Daniel Brouse

HOW TO PLAY THE GUITAR PART

Blowing In The Wind

Posted on May 1, 2013 by admin

LYRICS
If you listen to the wind
You can hear the answer blowin’ within
When you hear the train a comin’
You know it’s time to pack it in

It’s been too long
Since you sang a song
Come on and cry a tear of joy
Let’s right the wrong
Bring love on strong
A humane plan we’ll deploy

Chorus

Put the hate our of a job
Invoke a choir from the mob
Until the devil we unemploy
Then, the bliss of happiness
The success of fulfillness
Will be there for everyone to enjoy

If you listen to the wind
You can hear the answer blowin’ within
When you hear the train a comin’
You know it’s time to pack it in
’cause when that whistle’s blowin’
It’s time to get in
All aboard! WE;re headed to the heavens…
Thank the Lord

Blowin’ In The Wind.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — D Asus
C G D

Made in the USA (West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Obverse Reverse Verses
By Daniel Brouse

Thank You, Sir

Posted on April 30, 2013April 30, 2013 by admin

LYRICS
“Thank you, Sir!”
I really want to thank you, Sir

When you were sitting there sipping your coffee
I didn’t know if you were even aware of me
Then, when it was time for you to go
Wouldn’t you know…
You got up and said, “Thank you, Sir”
I really want to thank you, Sir

“Thank you, Sir”
I really want to thank you, Sir

When you were driving down the street in your Jeep
You gave a shout out that I want to keep
Thumbs up, “Keep it up!”
“Thank you, Sir”
I really want to thank you, Sir

Thank You Sir.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
This song was inspired by a writing session in Ambler, PA. While I was playing the guitar, there was a female sitting across the street at Maida coffee. She turned into the first verse. Then as I was writing the first verse, another female came driving by… she is the second verse. Thanks girls!

Chords — D slide down to Db
Em G

Made in the USA (Ambler, Montgomery County and West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Obverse Reverse Verses
By Daniel Brouse

The Who

Posted on April 30, 2013 by admin

LYRICS
I’m sitting on the fence
And, it’s never over you

Form this point-of-view
It’s easy to see through
Plenty of evidence
For what it is that’s true

I’m sitting on the fence
And, it’s never over you

Will our species do
What we all need to?
Plenty of reverence
Is way, way overdue

I’m sitting on the fence
Taking in every clue
I’m sitting on the fence
Turning mystery into “knew”

repeat verses

I’m sitting on the fence
And, it’s never over you
There’s no need for defense
I have faith in the who
(That is you)

The Who.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Capo 3
Am C Am
G

Made in the USA (Ambler, Montgomery County and West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Obverse Reverse Verses
By Daniel Brouse

Flight Itinerary

Posted on April 29, 2013 by admin

LYRICS
We’re heading on the path to the light
The end of the tunnel. The End of the might
We’re heading toward the might

Chorus
We’ve got stuff to prove
Let’s get on the move
We’ve got all to lose
In the grove we’ll cruise

We’re heading on the path to alright
The start of the rumble… the noise on the height
We’re going to see the sight
Where windows open. Let in the light

Flight Itinerary.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — E Am C
E G E
Em

Made in the USA (West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Obverse Reverse Verses
By Daniel Brouse

Hear Ye Here Ye

Posted on April 29, 2013April 29, 2013 by admin

LYRICS
To the politicians, they grease his palm
Whose the one to say?
The choir sings the hypocrite psalm
Whose the one to say?

Chorus
Well, we’re here for you to hear today
That we are! We’re the ones to say

Incorporation, cooperation neglect
Whose the one to say?
Evolution of pollution, climate change effect
Whose the one to say?

Chorus

Repeat first verse

Hear Ye Hear Ye.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Capo 1
A D A G A
EM

Made in the USA (West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Obverse Reverse Verses
By Daniel Brouse

Verse And Chorus

Posted on April 28, 2013April 29, 2013 by admin

LYRICS
The words for the verse are crucial
And, I’m trying to figure it out

The chords for the chorus… revolution
And, I’m trying to hammer it out

Please let what they sing ring
Throughout the land
Please let what they play say
We understand

No need to rehearse. This crucible
Is sure to fire things up
The power of love is critical
The volume it’s time to turn up

Chorus

Verse And Chorus.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Capo 4
A G A D A
A Em

Made in the USA (Ambler, Montgomery County and West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

From the album Obverse Reverse Verses
By Daniel Brouse

HOW TO PLAY THE GUITAR PART

Thinking Outside Pandora’s Box

Posted on April 26, 2013April 29, 2013 by admin

Thinking Outside Pandora’s Box.mp3
LYRICS
You might get more than you bargained for
If you try to open it up
Pandora’s box is nothing
Compared to what’s in store

Once you open the door
The genie is out for sure
Just try to begin
To get her back in

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Em G Em Am G Em

Made in the USA (West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

From the album Obverse Reverse Verses
By Daniel Brouse

As They Should

Posted on April 26, 2013April 29, 2013 by admin

LYRICS
Some people think, as they should
Then, act upon it real good
Without too much talk, talk, talk
Come on, Baby, let’s walk, walk, walk

No, you don’t need a chain holding you back
Try the love of a freedom attack

Some people do, as they cold
Then, follow through real good
Without too much bulk hulk sulk
Come on, Baby, let’s leave the dock

No you don’t need a rope holding you back
See what lover comes to fill any lack

As They Should.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Capo 1
D G A D
D A G E
E G E A E G E

Made in the USA (West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

From the album Obverse Reverse Verses
By Daniel Brouse

HOW TO PLAY THE GUITAR PART

Angels Parade

Posted on April 24, 2013April 24, 2013 by admin

LYRICS
The angels march
Angelic parade
Start the search
End the charade

Seven trumpets herald
To call to all
Four beasts repeat, “holy, holy, holy”
No need to be afraid
The beasts are on a leash
What would you trade
For the best seat?

Angels on parade
March to a different beat

Lalalalalala

The stranglehold on the reptile
Low and behold the angels are on parade
Hooray!
All the while the reptile has surrendered today
The angels render
The reptiles surrender

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Capo 3
D A Em Em G Em
C Em Em C A
A E

A 1-track stereo recording made in the USA (Ambler, Montgomery County and West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Revelation 4
8 And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.

Daniel — Vocals, Keyboards, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

From an album that offers two versions of each song — Country/Americana and Progressive Rock: Obverse Reverse Verses
By Daniel Brouse

Chasing Your Own Tail

Posted on April 22, 2013 by admin

LYRICS
If you’re craving something really funny
Just look around you
There’s people chasing money
It’s expensive, too

Come to think of it I’ll make that bet
You know exactly where it’s at

As if it were simple as honey
Dripping with dew
It might be real funny
If they only knew

Come to think of it… who need suggest
Deep down inside you know what’s really best

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — A D A E A

A 1-track stereo recording made in the USA (Ambler, Montgomery County and West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Daniel — Vocals, Keyboards, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

From the album that is half Country and half Progressive Rock — Dr. Jackal and Mr. Rawhide
By Daniel Brouse