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Song Writing and Recording in Plymouth Meeting, PA
Song Writing and Recording in Plymouth Meeting, PA

LYRICS
If your day is turning gray
Here’s a ditty to help it turn pretty
And clear the clouds away

If your way has gone astray
Here’s a number to help you recover
And steer you from dismay

If the weight of the world is on your shoulder
Here’s some juice to help you feel stronger
And ensure you endure longer

Help Music Video.mp4

Help.mp3

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

Written and recorded in Plymouth Meeting, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Music Muscles
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderI of the Need All

LYRICS
Do your roots have the notion
Of how to shake the foundation
When you awake at the new sunrise
One that applies demise of demise tries
Push, push for the thread to be fed
Through the I of the need-all
Let understanding be bred
No matter how long the haul

I Of The Need All.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords – E Em
Esus D6 G E

Written and recorded on the courthouse steps in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Music Muscles
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderIce Bucket Challenge

 

LYRICS
It’s not the size that matters
Which weighs (ways) more
… a pound of bricks or feathers
It’s not the gift but the thought that counts
Enjoy the thrift as the cost mounts

Waste not want not before it’s bought
Live in peace… no gore
From battles fought
It’s not the gift but the thought that counts
Enjoy the thrift as the cost mounts

It’s not hat size that matters
When all thoughts
… rip, torn… left in tatters
It’s not the gift but the thought that counts
Enjoy the thrift as the cost mounts

Your best is best regardless of the rest
When you give your all
We’re less likely to fall
It’s not the gift but the thought that counts
Enjoy the thrift as the cost mounts

The Ice Bucket Challenge Video.mp4

Ice Bucket Challenge.mp3

The Ice Bucket Challenge / Size Doesn't Matter
The Ice Bucket Challenge / Size Doesn’t Matter

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords – Capo 6
A G
A Em
C A

Inspired by the ice bucket challenge. When a friend challenged me to the “ice bucket challenge”, I had mixed feelings. Initially, I was against the way this marketing ploy unfolded. On the other hand, my cousin died shortly after being diagnosed with ALS. Awareness is something I can support. So, I started thinking, “it’s the thought that counts… size doesn’t matter.” Then, I found the smallest bucket I could find, filled it with a cup of water and an ice cube.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Music Muscles
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderIntuition

LYRICS
Drop the ball. Drop the cup.
It’s the little things that really add up
When you get down to it
Intuit(ion) habit habitat
Once you’re on the ball
It’ll be no mystery at all

At the drop of a hat
If a fat cat sat
Don’t let it hurt a bit
Intuit(ion) habit habitat
Once you are on call
… no quagmire at all

Intuition.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords – G GM no 5th
Em
B5/G
Em C G
C G

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Music Muscles
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderBrubaker Park

INSTRUMENTAL

Brubaker Park Music Video.mp4

Brubaker Park.mp3

Song Writing and Recording at Brubaker Park, Lancaster County
Song Writing and Recording at Brubaker Park, Lancaster County

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords – A D A
A G A

Written and recorded in Brubaker Park, Fivepointville, East Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Daniel — Guitar
Rick — Guitar

From the album Music Muscles
by Daniel Brouse and Rick Reinhart

bookmark_borderWonder-meant

Songwriting and Recording at Brubaker Park in Lancaster County, PA
Songwriting and Recording at Brubaker Park in Lancaster County, PA

LYRICS
Do you wonder if it’s too late now
Are you gonna save us somehow
… anyhow… somehow… anyway
Please say you’ll save the day
“Children go on… it’s safe to play”?

Did I miss the final curtain call
Is it over in the all-in-all
Please say we’ll have our say
Tomorrow will follow today

Do you wonder is there time to wonder
Did we stray too far off when we wander
Please shout out, “Hey, hey, hey!”
We’ll all live to see the day

Wonder-meant Music Video.mp4

Wonder-meant.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords – C D E
F G
E D C
E C

Written and recorded in Downingtown, Chester County and East Earl, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Music Muscles
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderThe Eye of the Eddy

Writing and Recording the Eye of the Eddy
Writing and Recording the Eye of the Eddy

LYRICS
Near the eye of the eddy
Where upstream is down
Gettin’ a little heady
In a spiritual realm

Near the eye of the eddy
Jewel of the Queen’s crown
Way more than ready
With Her at the helm

Spinning round n’ round
Twirling round n’ round
Spiraling round n’ round

The Eye Of The Eddy Brandywine River.mp4

The-Eye-of-the-Eddy.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords – C E
C Am

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Music Muscles
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderFlex

Songwriting and Recording Along the Brandywine Creek
Songwriting and Recording Along the Brandywine Creek

LYRICS
Flex your musical muscle
Shake it! Don’t ever quit

Flex your musical muscle
Play it straight or something special
Flex your musical muscle
Le Freak or do The Hustle

Flex your musical muscle
Smoke, lightning and wind wrestle
Flex your musical muscle
With heart we can surely nestle
Sex or hugs… you’re never too old
For rock n’ roll
Perplex the young with a song
… you’ve sung

Flex Your Musical Muscles Video.mp4

Flex.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords – A
D A G A
G A

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Music Muscles
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderThe Hammer

LYRICS
Apply the hammer. Apply the hammer
… with just a dab of finesse
Hit the nail on the head
With success

Apply the hammer. Apply the hammer
… with just a dab of finesse
Put the matter to bed
God bless!

Apply the hammer. Apply the hammer
… with just a dab of finesse
Watch the thumb or dread
A bloody mess

Apply the hammer. Apply the hammer
… with just a dab of finesse
When all is done and said
Marvelous

The Hammer.mp3

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

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Music Muscles
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderSunshine

Fun at Philly Folk Fest
Fun at Philly Folk Fest

LYRICS
Gonna miss your smile
Gonna miss your laugh
Gonna miss your washin’
In a hippie bath

Miss by a mile
The population of musician

Gonna miss your smile
Gonna miss your laugh
Gonna miss your washin’
In a hippie bath

Best bartendress
With a festival address

Gonna miss you sunshine
The weather so fine
Gonna miss you Sunshine
You whether so kind

Shinning light on our day
In a special way

Sunshine Music Video.mp4

Sunshine.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords – Em G A
B C

Inspired by the Philadelphia Folk Festival Family.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Music Muscles
by Daniel Brouse