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Songwriting Extremes
Songwriting Extremes

LYRICS
Going, going, going to extremes

One minute it’s hot
The next it’s not

Going, going, going to extremes

One day it snows
The next… who knows

Going, going, going to extremes

It’s not whether there’s gonna be weather
It’s whether we’ll weather the weather

Going, going, going to extremes

After floods dry out
No doubt a drought

Going, going, going to extremes

What do you know
There goes a tornado

Going, going, going to extremes

Some sort of insane
Hurricane

Going, going, going to extremes

Hell, is that hail?
My head’s too frail

Pretty soon a foreign typhoon
Rain of monsoon

Going, going, going to extremes

The answer’s blowin’ in the wind

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — E hammer B, G
G A E
B E

Why we’re having volatile and extreme weather events:
Volatile Weather

Northern Hemisphere Snow Cover is Retreating

Snow Covered Desert

Global Warming And Climate Volatility

Rock And Roll Romper Room: the Modern Music Magazine, Articles …

Volatile Weather. “the GOES-13 satellite, captures the massive winter storm currently affecting much of the United States” — National Oceanic …

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

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Two Way Street Beat
By Daniel Brouse

HOW TO PLAY THE GUITAR PART

bookmark_borderLiving In A Swamp

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LYRICS
It sucks when you’re living in a swamp
Yet, it seems that’s what we want
When confronted with the taste of our waste
We throw a fit over our own shit
And cry, and rant, and stomp

More coal and oil until we spoil
Yes, it seems that’s what we want
When confronted with the wast of our taste
We recoil and start to boil

Blowin’ methane and monoxides sky high
Patience of the temperate… we try

Sucks livin’ in a swamp

Living In A Swamp.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Capo 2
Intro Em G
E A addG
E G D A E

The song is about Human Induced Climate Change.

A 3-track stereo recording made in the USA (West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.)

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Two Way Street Beat
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderOwn Worst Enemy

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A song inspired by a friend’s Facebook post:

So, 88-98% of corn, cotton (cotton oil–as in what a lot of potato chips are cooked in), canola oil, and soybean crops grown are genetically engineered. About 80% of the crops are to feed livestock. So what evolution has taken 3 billion years to create, humankind can destroy in 40 years. Maybe that’s the plan, to kill off our own kind to revert back to the beginning, with a little plastic and holes in the ozone as a special bonus. Kudos, Homo sapiens. We’ve really “outdone” ourselves.

LYRICS
What is it that I walk upon?
I wish we had the insight to look on and on and on
And, we found the ground
Underneath our feet
Are we going to be our own defeat?

What is that that I breath
Has the air gone up in thin air
Is there something more than just our air in there
What is it we breath
Are we our own disease?

Will we beat
Into defeat
Will we beat
Our own defeat

What is that in our food
Is it any good
What we eat
Are we our own defeat?

I don’t think we can cheat Mother Nature
It’s us we beat into defeat

We’re going to beat ourselves into defeat
And, I would say it’s time to change the seat
This game of musical chairs is going nowhere
I don’t want to be the last one standing
It won’t be any fun if I’m the only one that does remain
It might even drive you insane

Own Worst Enemy.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Also know as “We Eat Defeat”

Chords — Cm Fm G7

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

Daniel — Vocals, Keyboards, Effects

Learn more about what we are doing to ourselves

From the Narley Marley album of music Mind Your P’s & Q’s, Oates and Barley
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderApeman

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Originally made famous by The Kinks
Written by Ray Davies

D D D D D A A   D  E  A

A                                                               E      Esus4  E
I think I'm sophisticated cos I'm living my life like a good Homosapien
    A                                                 
But all around me everybody's multiplying
               E                           Esus4  E
Till they're walkin' round like flies man
   D                                                 A                  Asus4  A
So I'm no better than the animals sitting in their cages in the zoo man
                                                        E           A
Cos compared to the flowers and the birds and the trees I am an ape man

A                                                               E      Esus4  E
I think I'm so educated and I'm so civilized cos I'm a strict vegetarian
    A                                                           E      Esus4  E
But with the over-population and inflation and starvation and the crazy politicians
D                           
I don't feel safe in this world no more
A
I don't want to die in a nuclear war                             
                                           E           A
I want to sail away to a distant shore and make like an ape man

A                                             E
I'm an ape man, I'm an ape ape man, oh I'm an ape man
A                                                E
I'm a King Kong man, I'm a voodoo man, oh I'm an ape man
     D
Cos compared to the sun that sits in the sky
A
Compared to the clouds as they roll by
                                               E           A
Compared to the bugs and the spiders and flies I am an ape man

D  D  D  D  D    A  A    D  E  A   RIFF 1
La la la la la,  la la

BRIDGE:
A                                          E
In man's evolution he has created the cities and the motor traffic rumble
A                                             E
But give me half a chance and I'd be taking off my clothes and living in the jungle
         D                                 A
Cos the only time that I feel at ease is swinging up and down in a coconut tree
                            E              A      RIFF 1
Oh what a life of luxury to be like an ape man

I'm an ape, I'm an ape ape man, oh I'm an ape man
I'm a King Kong man, I'm a voodoo man, oh I'm an ape man
I look out my window, but I can't see the sky
The air pollution is a-foggin' up my eyes
I want to get out of this city alive and make like an ape man

D  D  D  D  D   A  A    D  E  A
La la la la la, la la

             E                A 
Ah come and love me,   be my ape man girl
                  E                A   
And we will be so happy    in my ape man world

CHORUS #3:
I'm an ape man, I'm an ape ape man, oh I'm an ape man
I'm a King Kong man, I'm a voo-doo man, oh I'm an ape man
I'll be your Tarzan, you'll be my Jane
I'll keep you warm and you'll keep me sane
We'll sit in the trees and eat bananas all day
Just like an ape man   RIFF 1

CHORUS #4:
I'm an ape man, I'm an ape ape man, oh I'm an ape man
I'm a King Kong man, I'm a voo-doo man, oh I'm an ape man
I don't feel safe in this world no more
I don't want to die in a nuclear war                           
I want to sail away to a distant shore and make like an ape man

D  D  D  D  D    A  A    D  E  A
La la la la la,  la la

Apeman.mp3 (Kinks Coversong)

From the album Here Comes The Flood
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderOh! Susanna (Part 2)

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Writing the song Oh! Susanna Part 2
Writing the song Oh! Susanna Part 2

LYRICS
It rained all night the day I left
The it was dry
And, we all go marching
Down into the ground
To get out of the rain

When January feels like June
Wake up! Wake up! And, none too soon
And we all go searching
Everywhere all around
To get our of the rain

Oh! Susanna
Won’t you cry for me
Oh! Susanna
All can surely see
Oh! Susanna
It’s a tragedy

Oh! Susanna Part 2.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Capo 1
C Am
G Am

Written and recorded on January 12, 2013 in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania as a digital, 4-track stereo, extemporaneous recording. After posting this status on Facebook, the song was written and recorded on the streets: “Hmmm… 60 degrees in January… perfect day to take music to the streets… maybe write a global warming song?”

It started while I was sleeping… I heard a news report about severe weather being the new normal. Then, I started hearing a mix of the Stephen Foster song Oh! Susanna and the children’s version of Johnny Comes Marching Home known as The Ants Go Marching (and a dash if You Are My Sunshine)… kind-of tossing traditional irony with a modern day twist.

Part of the Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the Snake Handling Immortal Tongue Speakers‘ album Music Muse
By Daniel Brouse

INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO HOW TO PLAY THE GUITAR:

bookmark_borderKnow No Snow

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Know No Snow Music Video

LYRICS
Sitting on the bed
Looking out the window
Shaking of my head
Blocking out the shadow

When I was a child it use to snow
Since then, man went wild
Now, you never know

Standing with the keys
Pining out the window
Opportunity to seize
Singing to the snow
Where did you go?

We know
What we did to you, Snow
Please last
Please forgive us
For we know what we’ve done
First is last is first is last

Please forgive us,
Quasi-civilization Of The Dumb

Know No Snow.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — A D A
A Em7 A

Written and recorded December 29, 2012 in Chester County, Pennsylvania as an extemporaneous, 1-track, stereo, digital recording. It started snowing today, and it made me long for days gone. So, I thought I’d write a song for part of our Human Induced Climate Change Experiment and an article entitled Northern Hemisphere Snow Cover is Retreating. (Also see: Record Warming)

Daniel — Vocals, Keyboards

From the album Virgin Earthling
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderLesson #1: Stupendous

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Studio Setup for The Keys To VOCGTR
Studio Setup for The Keys To VOCGTR

LYRICS
Is there nothing I can do to persuade you
There’s somethings that we can do
That will save us. Stupendous!

You might turn off a light
Helping clear clutter from sight
There’s somethings that we can do
That will save us. Stupendous!

You might put up a fight
To when it comes to doing what’s right
There’s somethings that we can do
That will save us. Stupendous!

Though trite… turn off a light
Helping clear-up a blight
There’s somethings that we can do
That will save us. Stupendous!

Depend upon us. Stupendous!

Lesson #1 (Stupendous).mp3

Lesson Number 1 — Writing the Song (Studio Setup).mp4

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Capo 2
Em7 E
E G E A G

Written and recorded on November 23, 2012 in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was inspired by listening to a spokesman from Greenpeace being questioned about the “reality of climate change” and denial.

Global Warming: It’s Too Late

Just Say *NO* to Bio-fuels

Daniel — Vocals, Electric Guitar, Keyboards

From the album The KEYS to VOCGTR
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderFrankenstorm

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LYRICS
Perhaps you just awoke in the eye of a Frankenstein storm
Perhaps you did not hear, heed nor take warn
Perhaps you think it’s safe for you to go
Though the vantage is danger, fear NOT clear
But, maybe you think so?

Frankenstorm.mp3 (Free MP3 Download or Streaming Audio)

ABOUT THE SONG

Frankenstorm 2012
Frankenstorm 2012

Capo 2
E / Dm less F# / E A less C# / E
E / G / Dm less F# / E
E / Dm less F# / G / E

Written and recorded on October 26, 2012 in West Chester, Pennsylvania while under the threat of Hurricane Sandy colliding with a winter storm coming from the Midwest. Do you think humans will wake-up in the eye-of-a-storm a realize what human induced climate change is addomg to the chaos of weather systems?

Daniel — Guitar, Vocals

From the album Have Camera. Will Travel
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderUnprecedented

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Songwriting at March Creek State Park
Songwriting at March Creek State Park, Pennsylvania

LYRICS
Never been in this place before
So close to the edge
The outcome… unsure
Never been in this space before
So close to the judge
The vision a blur

What the hell are we doing
Pollution
Suing
De-evolution pursuing
Solution avoidance
Despite evidence
Wipe-out existence

The minds that shine will shine, shine, shine
But
Never been to this place
To history trace
The accumulation of the humanization blunders
Then… as one… wonders
What the hell are we doing
Pollution
Suing
De-evolution pursuing
Solution avoidance
Despite evidence
Wipe-out existence

Please… don’t wipe-out existence

 

How to Play the Guitar Part
How to Play the Guitar Part

ABOUT THIS SONG
Wow! There’s a lot about this song. I won’t say it all… leaving some to your imagination.

Chords
A / D / A / G / A
A / Em
Capo 2
A / D / A / G / A
A / Em
A / G / A / D / A

Though it was unintended, the music ended up being inspired by the Kinks’ David Watts. The idea is kind-of like David Watts, too… I wish I could be like David Watts. I wish I could be smart enough… to get through to the people… that don’t care about other people. What the hell are we doing?
.
Written and recorded on October 1, 2012 at Marsh Creek State Park and other locations in Chester County, Pennsylvania… on an 8-track digital recorder. 2 tracks as stereo guitar (first with no effects, then effects followed by Capo 2 with effects). 2 tracks as stereo vocals. 1 backing vocal with a bullhorn effect. 1 backing vocal with Darth Vader effect. The six tracks were mixed down onto the remaining 2 tracks.

Daniel – Vocals, Guitar, Effects

from the album Revolution Evolution
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_borderOut Of The Light

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LYRICS
What you don’t even know
Will likely hurt you
What you don’t even know
I surmise will be your demise

Out Of The Light.mp3

 

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 2
Em / Em add F#
C / Em
Em / G

Written and recorded August 12, 2012 at Marsh Creek State Park, Chester County, Pennsylvania. It is about ozone poisoning and how humans have made sunlight a dangerous thing.

Daniel – Guitar

from the album Souled
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderLift Off

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LYRICS
How can we achieve flight
if we hold on too tight
The trick is getting to know
When to let go

When there’s not a human to be found
The world will still be spinning round
When there’s not a sole left in sight
Nature’s there to nurture curve

Don’t be made a fool. Make a sound.
Let those fools all be hellbound
There’s still you and me to set things right
Nature’s there to nurture. We’re sure.

5,4,3,2,1 Ignition suggestion
Lift off!

Lift Off.mp3

Lift Off (Writing the Song) Video .mp4

 

ABOUT THIS SONG
E
E / A / G
G / A / E
E / D

Written and recorded on August 12, 2012 at Marsh Creek State Park, Chester County, Pennsylvania. It is about environmental action and believing you can make a change. Learn more about the deforestation of the Earth and human induced climate change.

Daniel – Guitar, Vocals

from the album Souled
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderWhere Would We Be?

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LYRICS
Where would we be without the hives and the trees?
Where would we be without the birds and the bees?
What would you do without the innocence of children?
What would you do without the memory of been?

Do you think you’d miss a cool rain’s kiss?
Would you be remiss… speechless?

 

Where Would We Be .mp3 (free MP3 download or streaming audio)

 

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 5
A (less C#, add A, add F#)
A / D

Written and recorded on July 24, 2012 at Marsh Creek State Park, Chester County, Pennsylvania. For quite sometime, I have been conducting a study on deforestation of the Earth. While writing the song, I noticed the sun shining through the leaves of the tree… like is was winter time; however, it is summer. Then, a couple of small children walked up to me and said, “Thank you guitar man.” What would the world be like without trees? What would the world be like without the innocence of children?

Daniel – guitar, vocals

from the album Better Than An Itch
by Daniel Brouse

Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderI Am Melting

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Writing Music During a Heat Wave
Writing Music During a Heat Wave

LYRICS
chorus:
I’m melting, melting, melting
Literally, melting
My skin is smoldering
My eyes are dry
I’m melting

how much can a human endure
We’re about to find out
(That’s for sure)

If your lips aren’t too dry
Can you shout it out?
(Come on. Give it a try)

Human induced climate change
An experiment in our ability
(in our “are” ability)
To re-arrange

Restore
The natural order

Neutral nature
The Balancing Queen
Neutral nature
Is never mean

If you were seeing
What the pollution is doing
You’d quit that habit

If you were aware
Of what’s in your air
You’d stop breathing

Lance the invincible
Tackle the impossible

MULTIMEDIA

I’m Melting Lyrics .mp4 video

I Am Melting How to Play the Guitar .mp4

Pictures

 

ABOUT THIS SONG
C slide
C / Am
Am / Em / Am / Em / C

Written and recorded on June 20, 2012 in Ambler, Fort Washington, Glenside, West Chester and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during a heat wave. The pictures were taken atop the Ft. Washington Hawk Observation Deck where a smog could be seen hanging over the Philadelphia skyline.

by Daniel Brouse

More from the album *Hate to Say I Told You So….*

bookmark_borderMemory-all Day

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Writing Memory-all on Memorial Day, West Chester, Pennsylvania
Writing Memory-all on Memorial Day, West Chester, Pennsylvania

LYRICS
I won’t tell you no more
At any rate, you’re probably right
It’s too late
I won’t tell you
No more

It’s temperate
Inhospitable
Environment

So, of all these things you abhor
I won’t tell you
No more

For self-wealth
Memory it yourself

I ain’t your Mama
Don’t need the drama
I won’t tell you
No more
Know more

 

MULTIMEDIA (Free Downloads)

Lyrics to the Song Memory-all .mp4

How to Play Guitar to the Song Memory-all .mp4

Memory All Part-1 .mp3

Memory All Part 2 .mp3

 

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 8 (Bb)
E / G / D

Written and recorded on Memorial Day, May 28, 2012 in west Chester, Pennsylvania at the Veterans’ Memorial. It is about remembering what is important in life without being told over and over again. “It’s Too Late!

by Daniel Brouse

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