bookmark_borderSet Your Sights High

LYRICS
There may be more here than meets the eye
Certainly more here than me and I

Setting our sights for the sky
Going to go high, high, high

Scratch the surface and see what you get
No one is useless… you can place that bet

Living like you’re never going to die
Go ahead try, try, try

Live it like you’re never going to die
Go ahead try, try, try

There may be more here than meets the eye
Way more here than me and I
If you want to touch the sky
Set your sights and set ’em high

Living like you’re never going to die
Go ahead try, try, try

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

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

Daniel — Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards

From the album featuring versions of each song in both Country and Progressive Rock versions — Dr. Jackal and Mr. Rawhide
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderKarma Quirk

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

LYRICS
Like never before
Let’s see what’s in store
Like never before
Open your door

Don’t let some knee-jerk jerk
Knock you all about
Don’t let a karma quirk
Block, block, block. Shut you out.

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Capo 2
E C A E
A G A G

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

Daniel — Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards

From the album featuring versions of each song in both Country and Progressive Rock styles– Dr. Jackal and Mr. Rawhide
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderA Love That I Know

LYRICS
There’s a love that I know
It’s starting to grow
There’s a love that I grow
Lord, please let it show

I’ve been racking my brain
Over your sweet refrain
Gonna drive me insane
If it goes inane

Chorus

I’ve been tracing my thought
Over why and why not
Should the battle be fought
Live, liberty, happiness is a lot

Chorus

Love That I Know Country.mp3

Love That I Know Psychedelia.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — C G F C
C F
C C F F G

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

Daniel — Vocals, Piano, Keyboards

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

bookmark_borderThe But, Butt Song

LYRICS
Here comes one walkin’ the dog
There’s one struttin’ outta the fog
Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle a little bit
But, but, but, but, but, butt

People to the left
Talkin’bout black
People to the right
Talkin’bout white
Are people deft
On the attack
In spite of spite
Move to all right, alright?!?!

From the feet up the leg
Or, the head down the back
For more n’ more n’ more I beg
You know I love. A natural fact

People to the left
Talkin’bout black
People to the right
Talkin’bout white
From the feet up the leg
Or, the head down the back
We meet at the butt, but…
Sorry, I didn’t mean to make an ass of myself

Chords — Capo 2
Em walked down from top

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

The song was inspired while sitting on the wall of the Courthouse and writing music. A couple young black “rappers” came and sat next to me on my left. Then, a white “cowboy” came and stood to my right. While I played the guitar, they started rapping back and forth at/with each other; however, despite our differences, we all agreed about the anatomy of the females that were walking by.

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

bookmark_borderThis Is Totally Nuts Right Now

LYRICS
Come on, come on, come on
The bands already on stage
Time to, time to, time to
Let the animals outta their cage

Chorus
We’re going to a party tonight
So far, the day’s been outta sight
We’re talkin’ more than alright
In fact, it’s been a party all day
Wouldn’t cha, wouldn’t cha, wouldn’t cha say

Come on, come on, come on
Like children let us engage
No time to, no time to, no time to
Start acting your age

Chorus

Somehow, somehow, somehow
This is totally nuts right now
Anyhow, anyhow, anyhow
I’m speechless… like wow

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — E B
G A E

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

The song was inspired by a new friend, Adam. He heard me writing the music to this song while playing acoustic guitar on the streets of Ambler, PA. First, he just stood there in awe. I stopped playing and introduced myself. He got on the Internet and checked KingArthur.com. That’s when Adam said, “This is totally nuts right now!”

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

bookmark_borderThe Final Solution

LYRICS
Are you tired of greed and hypocrisy
Are you sick of pollution
Are you tired of need and discrepancy
… sick of exploitation?

Have had enough
Hot air huff and puff
Enough of the small stuff
Have you had enough

Are you ready for deed — independency
Are you set for Destination
Holding steady… seeds of legacy
Paradise’s plantation

Have you had enough
Get off the cuff
Tough in the rough
Get in the buff
Create from raw stuff

Here’s the final solution:
Avoid the final solution

The Final Solution.mp3

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

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

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the The Beatless Sense Mongers‘ album of music Protest Anti-songs
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderBad Jazz Improv

Instrumental

Bad Jazz Improv.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Gsus4 G Csus4 C Cm7

A 1-track stereo recording made in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Daniel — Vocals, Keyboards

From the album of music Bad Jazz
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderStealing Candy From A Baby

LYRICS
I worked so hard for my money
Since stolen by the anti-honey
I watched Mama stealing candy
From my baby
Is there an excuse? No way!
Not maybe

What kind of person would do that
Unkind of person just like that
What kind of mother would do that
Unkind sort just like that

Unfit? More than just a bit.
Crazy. Lazy.
Forever to remain insane
Criminally insane refrain

Stealing Candy From-A Baby.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Capo 2
E A
E A G E
E A G D E

Written in Chester County, Pennsylvania and captured as a digital, 1-track stereo, extemporaneous recording. (Based on a true story.)

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the Bizarre Bazaar album Bizarre Buzz
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderThe Truth

LYRICS
Living each day
In the fullest way
Trying to make reason
As I rhyme

After pain and suffering
Comes the joy of relief
There’ a new season
A new time

The insane rebuffing
Proves my belief
There’ a new season
A new time

Friends may come
And, friends may go
But there’s one thing that I know
You’ll be there ’till the end
Then, backstage after the show

Friends may come
And, friends may go
But there’s one thing that I know
Love is the message that we send
Be ye friend or be ye foe?

The Truth.mp3

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

Written in Chester County, Pennsylvania and captured as a digital, 1-track stereo, extemporaneous recording. It is about the *THE BIG SHOW* of life and the after-party in heaven.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the Bizarre Bazaar album Bizarre Buzz
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderAstral Airlines

Astral Airlines Music Video.mp4

Astral Airlines Unplugged.mp3

Astral Airlines – Live In Penns Woods.mp3

LYRICS
It’s been real
But, I’ll see you later (later)
Time to feel
Best is better (better)

’cause I booked a trip
And, I’m flying on Astral Airlines
A pleasant jaunt
With no penalties or fines
If you want to… bring your baggage
You’ll welcome to bring it along
But, it will be less savage
If you just pack your heart with a song

Astral Airlines.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — A C
A G D A

Written in Chester County, Pennsylvania and captured as a digital, 4-track stereo, extemporaneous recording. It is about having faith in hope.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the Bizarre Bazaar album Bizarre Buzz
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderCrack Of Light

Playing Guitar to the Song *Crack Of Light*
Playing Guitar to the Song *Crack Of Light*

Crack Of Light.mp3

LYRICS
Can you feel my heart, the beat
Can you feel my breath, the heat

Get me through the night
Let me know you adore
Just a crack of light
Please open the door

Can you real the start, relief
Can you seal complete, the feat

Get me through the night
Let me know you adore
Just a crack of light
Please open the door

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Capo 3
Em variations
Em7 Esus plus other original chords

Written in Chester County, Pennsylvania and captured as a digital, 4-track stereo, extemporaneous recording. It is about having faith in hope.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the Bizarre Bazaar album Bizarre Buzz
By Daniel Brouse

HOW TO PLAY THE GUITAR PART

bookmark_borderLooking Into You

LYRICS
I’m looking into you
Want to find out your point-of-view
I want to know everything you do

You seem to be the police of the world
You seem to be the boss of told
You seem to be an illustrator of disaster

Who do you think you are
You went to far

You are an impersonator
Who do you think you are…
God?
Or an impersonator
Wearing funny clothes
Some sort-of uniform
Cause you want to swarm
With your hate and evilness
You’re not at home with peace
Not in the least

I’m looking into you

Looking Into You.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Capo 2
Em A add9 A lessE
Em7 Em7 addD# Em

Written in Chester County, Pennsylvania and captured as a digital, 1-track stereo, extemporaneous recording.

Daniel — Vocals, Keyboards, Electric Guitar

From the Bizarre Bazaar album Bizarre Buzz
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderNever Alone

LYRICS
If you’re so bold
The truth be told
You never do walk alone

Though I’m walking
Through the valley of the shadow of death
I fear no evil
I know you will
Do more than walk the talk
When it comes to wrath

You are with me
Your rod and staff
Comfort me
Your rod and staff
Set me free

You never walk alone

Never Alone.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — A D A
Bm7 G A E

Written in Chester County, Pennsylvania and captured as a digital, 1-track stereo, extemporaneous recording. The inspiration comes from the comfort of knowing God is on your side.

Psalms 23: 4
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the Bizarre Bazaar album Bizarre Buzz
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderGod Bless Ya!

LYRICS
May God bless you
In all that you do
May God bless
Rise from the mess

On your way
Through the beautiful day
Day Of Peace
Hated cease
Day Of Love
No more, “push comes to shove”

God Bless Ya.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — C Am
Am G

Written in Chester County, Pennsylvania and captured as a digital, 4-track stereo, extemporaneous recording.

How this song was inspired: After a bizarre night out with my friend, Rick Reinhart, I got a text saying, “God bless You, Daniel Brouse.”

Daniel — Vocals, Keyboards, Guitar

From the Bizarre Bazaar album Bizarre Buzz
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderDo You Want to Hear Something Really Weird?

LYRICS
Do you want to hear something really weird?
There’s a lady with a beard
A blockhead pounding nails in his nose
Do you think he knows?

This is a sideshow
Looks like we’re part of the sideshow

Do you want to see something really strange?
How life gets rearranged

Sideshow
Some kind of sideshow

Do you want to hear something really weird?
There’s a lady with a beard
And, it’s as scary as you feared
They’ve got Siamese twins
And, a lady who ain’t too thin
Good news is…
Everyone can win

“Everyone’s a winner!
Step right up
Step right this way”

Sideshow
Sneak a peak at a freak
Do you want to hear something really weird?
All those things you thought you held dear
Are fleeting
There ain’t no beating
That Grim Reaper
So while you’ve got your life
Be a keeper

Want to see something really strange
See how your life gets rearranged
First you’re young
Then you’re old
Then you remember what people told
With age comes wisdom
Experience
And, you’ve seen this sideshow
Nothing to surprise you now
Unless somehow
You revert back to your childhood
And, you can gain that innocence
As part of your presence

Do you want to hear something really weird?
You can gain that essence as part of your presence (presents)

Want to Hear Something Weird? .mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords –Eb Gb Bb

Written in Chester County, Pennsylvania and captured as a digital, 1-track stereo, extemporaneous recording.

Daniel — Vocals, Keyboards

From the Bizarre Bazaar album Bizarre Buzz
By Daniel Brouse