Tag: Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderNo Strings Attached

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LYRICS
Not puppet
Nor marionette
Not God’s pet
You have your freewill
Yet, you bet on remote control
Until you set yourself free…
I guess you’ll always be…
Under control
Still acting possessed by some sort-of troll

Not inmate
Nor Wizard Of Oz
Not God’s fate
You have your freewill
Still, you bet on remote control

No Strings Attached.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
D slide up to the 5th, 4th, 3rd frets

Written and recorded on September 17 and 18, 2012 at Marsh Creek and Exton, PA.  I started writing this song while sitting along the lake at Marsh Creek State Park watching a man operate his remote controlled boat.  Do some people think they are controlled by God in the same way?

Daniel – Vocals, Guitar

from the album Beauty and the I Of The Be Holder
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderThe Princess Pea Sweet Christmas

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LYRICS
Though there’s cheaters and creepers here
I hope the music cuts through the fear
May it bring you comfort and joy
Way more than some wrapped [rapped] toy

Though there’s fakes and non-believers here
I hope the music cuts through their shit
Brings you comfort… at least a bit
Way more than some stuffed bear
Brings the comfort from here to there

Though there’s sleepers and beaters here
I hope the music extinguishes the fear
May it bring you comfort and joy
Way more than some wrapped toy
Whistles and bells set to annoy
May the music bring you comfort and joy
May it bring you comfort and joy

Princess Pea Sweet Christmas Free MP3’s and Information

Christmas Music

bookmark_borderThe Would Chuck Song

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Songwriting in West Chester, PA
Songwriting in West Chester, PA

LYRICS
Do you remember the mood
When those that could would
(And, those that would could)
Do you enjoy the scene
When the mean is lean?

How much would would a would chuck chuck if would chuck could chuck would?

The Would Chuck Song.mp3

Would Chuck Song (How to Play the Guitar).mp4

About the Would Chuck Song.mp3

 

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 2
G
G less G
G add D, Bb, F
G / A / D / G

Written and recorded on September 16, 2012 in West Chester, PA. It is about people that would aid humanity if they could; however, oppression is in the way.

Oppression is the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.  It can also be defined as an act or instance of oppressing, the state of being oppressed, and the feeling of being heavily burdened, mentally or physically, by troubles, adverse conditions, and anxiety.

Daniel – Vocals, Guitar

from the album Beauty and the I Of The Be Holder
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderFlugtag

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Writing the Song Flugtag on the Delaware River
Writing the Song Flugtag on the Delaware River

LYRICS
We’re gonna fly this thing sink or swim
Invoked my thought process
Passed beyond a whim
Gonna build this colossus
Murphy’s Law can’t win
No, never gonna stop us
We’ll never give in

Can’t pull my pork… whack my pud
Ain’t gonna fall face-flat in the mud
Pop your cork
Never a dud
Get behind us, and we’ll call you bud

Flugtag.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 6
E / D / G / E
E / A

Written and recorded on September 15 and 16, 2012 at the Race Street Pier, Philadelphia and the West Chester, Pennsylvania. It was inspired by inspiration and innovation of the participants in the Red Bull FLugtag competition, as well as, the cooks at the West Chester Restaurant Festival. In the Flugtag event, contestants build contraptions and then try to fly them over the Delaware River. At the restaurant festival, cooks make adventurous dishes like Duck Tacos and fried pickles… then try to coax the crowd into becoming consumers.

 

 

Daniel – Vocals, Guitar

from the album Beauty and the I Of The Be Holder
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderHow the Wild West Became Tame

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LYRICS
Once upon a time the West was wild
The impact of man having been mild
It’s been quite a while
Since there’s been a wolf’s howl

Now, the West isn’t the same (no, no more)
The Western man made it lame
“Of course, you’d better shoot that horse!”

Amazing
Should of stuck to gazing not grazing, hazing, razing, phasing, tasing
’till every red man is a dead man
Burning the planet of its plants
Stripped the mines as if they’re yours
Who knows if life endures

How the Wild West Became Tame (guitar).mp4

How the Wild West Became Tame.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 1
Em
Em / G
Em / Am
Em / Am / G

Written and recorded September 15, 2012 in Philadelphia and West Chester, Pennsylvania. It is about how the Western man has destroyed the West with their ways, including fires, floods and climate change.

Daniel – Vocals, Guitar

from the album Beauty and the I Of The Be Holder
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderUnexpected Applause

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LYRICS
From across the street… thundering applause
Then, a yell from a junk
Bring on the funk

Life’s your stage
Don’t act your age
Life’s our stage
Unlock your cage

Sometimes it’s best when the song ends
Giving rise to the tide… the audience begins

Clap your hands
Whistle and shout
Let love’s emotion out

[ruckus takes place]

Sometimes the feat of the street
Posses your beat
You don’t wanna fade out
Rather end with a bang
No, don’t wanna fade out [fake fade out]
Want this song to be sang
Sing, sang, sung

The miles of smiles riles
Imagination
Creation
Salvation
Stimulation
Imagination

Unexpected Applause.mp3

ABOUT THIS SONG
Capo 2
Am
Am / C
Am / G

Written and recorded September 14, 2012 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The song started off being inspired by an old Blondie song on the radio, “Call Me”. Then, while I was writing the guitar part, an unexpected round of applause started from across the street. Next, I was recording the vocals inside the cab of the mobile recording studio… right when it was time to sing “Sometimes the feat of the street posses your beat”… a couple kids caused a severe banging on the vehicle. There is nothing like playing and creating music… especially when there is audience participation.

Daniel – Vocals, Guitar

from the album Beauty and the I Of The Be Holder
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderGoings-on

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LYRICS
There’s a lot going on
There’s a lot going on here
There’s a lot going on right here (right now)

Understanding
Am I being clear
Demanding
Causing some to fear
Unable to take it in
Confusion confusing
Confusing confusion

Find the mirror
Looking down from above
Eliminate terror
Shining the light of love

Goings-on.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Dm
Dm less F, A
Am

Written and recorded on September 14, 2012 at Marsh Creek State Park, Chester County, Pennsylvania. It is about finding the focus through the confusion.

Daniel – Vocals, Guitar

from the album I Of The Be Holder
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderStokin’ Love Combustion

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Also known as Bringing On The Smiles

LYRICS
If you’re in doubt (scream) throw it out
Don’t be afraid to turn your inside out
The angels at your destination
Are cheering in appreciation

The glowing of the character… bringing on the smiles

The thumbs-up, coin-toss, head nod, universal signal

Thank you. I can never have to many
Styles of smiles
Tokens of appreciation
Styles of smiles
Stokin’ love combustion

Stokin’ Love Combustion.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 2
Am / C
Am / D / G / Em

Written and recorded in West Chester, PA on September 13, 2012. It is about the way people show their appreciation for the music. While recording this song, I received thumbs-up, waves, smiles and money. Thank you.

Daniel – Vocals, Guitar

from the album At The Heart
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderBeauty is the I of the Be Holder

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LYRICS
Do you find it compelling when a cat stalks a mouse?
Do you find yourself watching the burning of a hosue?

Beauty is the I of the beholder

Not a matter of being bolder
Not a matter of growing older

Do you find it compelling when you watch an arrest?
Then, on the other hand… are you willing to witness?

Before going to be… watch this
There goes a piece of JFK’s head
Watch the train wreck
What the heck

Beauty is the I of the Be Holder.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 8 (or 7 or 11)
Em
Em add G, D, Bb

Written and recorded on September 12, 2012 in Ambler, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It is about the beauty in people when they see beauty, as well as, the beauty in a thrill.

Daniel – Vocals, Guitar

from the album Beauty is the I of the Be Holder
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderNice Musicality

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LYRICS
The seasons are changing
And, so are you
But, that doesn’t mean
Compromising your point-of-view
naught, nil, nix
toss superfluous

You elect
The energy you project

Right is right
Throughout the nights
And, always all the days

The reality of nice musicality

Nice Musicality.mp3 (Free MP3 Download or Streaming Audio)

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 2
C
C add G, D
Am
Am add G, D
Am / Em

Written and recorded at Marsh Creek Park, Chester County, PA on September 11, 2012. The song didn’t have a title until a lady came up to me and said, “You have nice musicality.”

Daniel – Vocals, Guitar

from the album At The Heart
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderMaking Of Mind

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Songwriting In Chester County, PA
Songwriting In Chester County, PA

LYRICS
Though the choices are vast… wide
Decide
Have a vision and make a decision
Is it in your essence to influence
A positive outcome… by acting smart
Not dumb
All the while
In fun
While not bothering to think “How come?”
Make it done
You’ll find
Making of mind
Will be your litmus test of us
You’ll find
Making of mind
Will determine your test of time

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 2
Am broken chord, add F
Am / G / Am

Written and recorded on September 10 and 11, 2012 in Ambler, Valley Forge, West Chester and Marsh Creek State Park, Pennsylvania. It is about making your dreams come true.

Daniel – Vocals, Guitar

from the album At The Heart
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderWorldly Beebop

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Writing the Song Worldly Beebop at Marsh Creek
Writing the Song Worldly Beebop at Marsh Creek

LYRICS
The crowd… they hear it
Building community spirit
Worldly beebop, beebop, beebop

Catch a buzz
Rise above
Be the beebop

The age of youth
Believes in growth
Caterpillar evolves into butterfly
Why not I?

When I eye I, I see
I can be the beebop
With those rising to the top
Cream of the crop

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 5
A / D / A / G / A / G / A / G / A

Written and recorded September 7, 2012 at Marsh Creek State Park, Chester County, Pennsylvania.  It about the feeling at a music festival, such as, Madsummer Meltdown, Philadelphia Folk Fest and Stir Fry.  It is kind-of like a bee colony or bee-bop community.

Daniel – Guitar, Vocals

from the album At The Heart
by Daniel Brouse

 

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bookmark_borderEngine Imagine

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LYRICS
Love that’s made from first aid
Live your life like you wouldn’t trade
Put yourself out… don’t be afraid
Step it up… raise your grade
Guaranteed you’ll be repaid
You weren’t meant to wade
Dive in before you fade

There was a little engine
That thought he could
He could use a little push
If you would

There was a little imagine
A thought that would
2 in the hand
Verses 1 in the bush

Understand
Imagine

Please do not resist the assist
A request for aid
Has been made

Offering heart felt help

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 6
E / D / G / E / E
Em / C / Em

Written and recorded on September 5, 6 and 7, 2012 in West Chester, Philadelphia, Ambler and Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.

It is a song about offering help when someone requests aid.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

from the album At The Heart
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderThe Wailing Song

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LYRICS
So, you want to go wailing
Why would you want to do a thing like that?

The buffoon pulls out his harpoon
Shooting himself in the foot
Commence the wailing

You piss in your sink and then stop to think
“Wonder why I have disease?”
You foul your fowl because you’re chicken to change
Then stop to think, “Wonder why I have food poisoning?”

Am I thick
We’re why I’m sick

The Wailing Song.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 1
Am
Am / Em
Am add F
Am / Dm / G / Am

Written and recorded on September 5, 6 and 7 in West Chester, Philadelphia, Ambler and Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.

It is a play on words about questioning both wailing and whaling… especially when the wailing is caused by whaling.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

from the album At The Heart
by Daniel Brouse

 

  1. Whales | Greenpeace International

    www.greenpeace.org/international/en/campaigns/oceans/whaling/

    Mar 27, 2012 – Information about whale species, whaling, environmental threats, sanctuaries, and whale watching plus efforts to end commercial whaling.

  2. International Whaling Commission

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    The International Whaling Commission is the global intergovernmental body charged with the conservation of whales and the management of whaling. It is set …

  3. Whales – Sea Shepherd

    www.seashepherd.org/whales/

    In 1986, the International Whaling Commission (IWC) enacted a moratorium on all commercial whaling. Since then, three nations – Iceland, Norway, and Japan …

bookmark_borderAt The Heart

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LYRICS
At the heart of the matter
Is it for better or for worse
To water you can lead the horse
But, to think you can make him drink

At the heart of the matter
I’d rather pursue the better
Method, path or way
For now pray the body will stay
’till the mission is seen through
Behind the curtain… under the veil
When we do our due
And, all shine together

At the heart of the matter
We all shine together

 

ABOUT THE SONG
E / G / D / E
E variations
E / D / E

Written and recorded on September 4, 2012 in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It is the theme song for the album of the same title and is about seeing through to the “heart of the matter”. If all the good people come together at the heart of the matter, what wonders might we create?

Daniel – Vocals, Guitar

from the album At The Heart
by Daniel Brouse