bookmark_borderAt The Zoo

Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown, PA
Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown, PA

LYRICS
We cordially invite you to the zoo
We invite you
To Sunday at the zoo
Come on and do what you wanna do
You know you want to
At the zoo

When you get there
Music fills the air
Are there vultures?
Yeah! For sure
Going to be zebras and a whole lot more
Not to mention Homo sapiens galore
Come on and do what you wanna do
At the zoo

I’m going to the zoo
Are you going, too
I’m going to the zoo
That’s what I really, really want to do
Come on and do what you wanna do
At the zoo

The Bald Eagle is looking regal
And you don’t want to miss
Reindeer at Christmas
Come on and do what you wanna do
At the zoo

Have you heard the herd
Seen the scene
There’s so much to touch
Come on and do what you wanna do
At the zoo

See ya later alligator!

At The Zoo.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: ExperiMental Music
Chords: E A / B7 A E
Recording: digital 1-track stereo / recorded live

I was playing music at the Elmwood Park Zoo when a request was made to play an original. Since I didn’t have anything prepared, we made this up on the spot. Come on out on Sunday and see it live.

Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards and Synthesizers (microKorg, Korg N364, Yamaha PSR-740, Casio WK-3500, miniNova, Boss Loop Station, Boss BR-600, DigiTech RP3)

From the album You Are On
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderBook By It’s Cover

LYRICS
Take a look at the book
Could be the saint… could be the crook
I learned my lesson well
By the cover I can’t tell

Have you heard the word
Rational or completely absurd?
I learned my lesson well
By the cover I can’t tell

Have you read a page
Golden or in the Dark Age
I learned my lesson well
By the cover I can’t tell

What kind of read do you concede
Does it drain you soul or your head feed
… once read feed your head?
I learned my lesson well
By the cover I can’t tell

Book By It’s Cover Music Video.mp4

Book By It’s Cover.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: ExperiMental Music
Chords: E E7 / D A E
Recording: digital 1-track stereo

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Metamorphic Rocks
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderA Big Hand

LYRICS
[audience cheers and chants “One more song!”]
Please let me hand it to…
I’d love to hand it to…
I’ve got to hand it to you
Let’s give a big hand to you for all that you do!
Let’s bring tears to their ears with cheers
[audience reaction] Louder! Poof! Magic POW-der!
I’ve got to hand it to you
Really love what you do

A Big Hand.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: ExperiMental Music
Chords: F# F#9 F#m
Rhythm: 136 BPM / 6/8 Ballad
Recording: live 1-track digital stereo

A song inspired by Nick Filone and Joyceanna Worrall Filone’s contributions to the Philly music scene.

Daniel — Vocals, Keyboards, Synthesizers (microKorg, Korg N364, Casio WK-3500, miniNova, Korg Mli software)

From the album Fall Into Place
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderOur Time

LYRICS
The smile on your face
The loving embrace
It’s heart warming
Enduring

When I began to figure it out
I was just a little sprout
Couldn’t help but to laugh and grin
If I could, I’d do it over again

Then as I started to grow
Wasn’t hard for me to get to know
Taking time to smile with you
Adversity we’d get through

Time goes by and I grow old
Hopefully when my story is told
It’ll bring a smile to your face
Remembering the time we enjoyed in this place

Our Time.mp3

About The Song
Chords
E D A D A G E

Written and recorded live at Everhart Park, West Chester, Chester County, PA.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Fall Into Place
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderHave A Nice Day

LYRICS
There’s been a natural (nature) release
Have a… won’t you… won’t you please
Have a nice day

Flourishing flora and fauna fulfill
I believe… I believe I will
Perceive… I will do it today

The sun came out
The sky turned blue
Good cheer’s about
How about you?

Happening supernatural release
Have a… won’t you please
Please have a piece/peace
Just the place I love to go
Hearts and souls overflow
The kind-of show ya wanna get to know
Reap the seeds you sow

Chorus

Have A Nice Day Music Video.mp4

Have A Nice Day.mp3

About The Song
Chords
C E
C E A
A G

Written and recorded live at Everhart Park, West Chester, Chester County, PA.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Fall Into Place
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderWind Wisps Water

INSTRUMENTAL

Wind Wisps Water Music Video.mp4

Wind Wisps Water.mp3

The wind wisps the water
The water as waves behaves

ABOUT THE SONG
Am
C Em Am

Written and recorded at Lake Wynonah, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.

Daniel — Guitar

From the album Speechless
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderWaterfront

INSTRUMENTAL

Waterfront Music Video.mp4

Waterfront.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
E A G
E G A
E A D G D A E

Written and recorded at Lake Wynonah, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.

Daniel — Guitar

From the album Speechless
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderWatered Down

LYRICS
The fresh water level is dropping
The salt water level is rising
Shouldn’t be eye-popping
… no, ain’t surprising
Backlash of brackish backwaters

The water table is dropping
See the sea level rising
Shouldn’t be heart-stopping
… no, ain’t surprising
Backlash of brackish backwaters

Our wells are running drier
While the tides are rising higher
Would’ve thought it our desire
To put out this man-made fire

Backlash of brackish backwaters

Watered Down Climate Change Music Video.mp4

Watered Down (Singer/Songwriter Version).mp3

Watered Down Mix.mp3

A Song About Water
A Song About Water

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords
C Em Am
B E Am

The song was inspired by a lot of misleading information trending in social-media about Nestle and the California drought. The facts of the matter are — most of the water in California is used for agriculture. Nearly 50 billion cubic metres (13 trillion gallons) of water is used in California each year. Nestle bottled water plants only use 705 million gallons a year. Almond growers use about as much water each year as the entire city of Los Angeles. What percentage of California’s water is used by agriculture? 80 %.

The real cause of the problem is Human Induced Climate Change. As droughts increase in frequency and intensity, the sea level is rising. So not only are the droughts a problem, but salt water intrusion is also a problem. As these problems worsen, the solution is not to blame bottled water companies. Nor is the solution to build desalination plants. (Not only do desalination plants contribute to global warming, they also are devastating to the ocean.)

The solution is for humans to take responsibility for the climate change and take action.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar, miniNOVA

Written and recorded in Lake Wynonah, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania,

From the album Daily Lessons
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderTime Is of the Essence

LYRICS
Dunno how much time
Time ’till I’m
Time ’till I’m outta here
Better check my path is clear
Ya, I’d better check-out if my path is clear

If ya wanna make Auntie freeze
Just take away her nightgown
The more you taunt and tease
The more you become the clown

Chorus

It’s alright to play the joker
Just avoid becoming the fool
Don’t become a mother #ucker
Be wise and stay in school
Be wise play it cool

Chorus

Time Is of the Essence Music Video.mp4

Time Is of the Essence.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords
Open D tuning
open, 1st fret, 2nd
octave slide
7, 5, 3, 2, 1, 0

Daniel — Vocals, Slide Guitar

Recorded at Lake Wynonah, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.

From the album Daily Lessons
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderEruption Of Corruption (Soundcheck)

LYRICS
An eruption of corruption
Or, more like an ejaculation due to mental masturbation

soundcheck

A song about the justice system
In particular, the Pennsylvania Justice System
And, the situation in which I’m in
That would be Montgomery County

The accused — Risa Ferman (esquire)
I’ve never been victimized ’till I realized the discrimination
This attorney would reign down on me
This hell she would rain
I’m talking about wreaking havoc
Until I’ve had it
I was told to go away and never come back
And, if I had to be shot, why not
Under the gun
Forced to run
Under the auspice
Of the unhospitableness of Risa Ferman
(She’s got it out against men, man)
Some district attorney
She’s not only hurting me… she’s hurting all humanity
When she’s raining tyranny
When she’s reigning tyranny

Declared an outlaw
By an outlaw
There must be a flaw?

Eruption Of Corruption.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords
Dm

147 BPM / Hard Rock

A song about corrupt lawyers, such as, Montgomery County District Attorney, Risa Ferman and Pennsylvania Attorney General, Kathleen Kane. It is an extemporaneous performance that was originally intended to just be a soundcheck.

Daniel — Vocals, Keyboards, Synthesizers (microKorg; Yamaha PSR-740; Korg N364), Controller and Computer (Alesis Vortex with a sustain peddle, a USB to a laptop running Korg software, and it also has a midi cable to the Korg N364)

From the album Daily Lessons
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderThe Blue Bell Tolls for Thee

LYRICS
There goes someone with too much cash
Over concerned with how to make it last
Worry away the best of their days
Worry away in so many ways
If you worry beyond today
Maybe you’ve too much any way?

There goes someone with too much time
Over concerned with “me, my, my, mine”
Chorus

There goes someone with too much freedom
Over concerned terrorists will come
Chorus

There goes someone with too much conceit
Under constant threat of defeat
Chorus

The Blue Bell Tolls.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords
F#m A
E C A

A song about greed and overabundance. Written in Blue Bell, Montgomery County, PA about the population of Blue Bell. It’s always interesting to me when playing out… that the wealthiest zip codes are home to the most selfish people.

A live 1-track stereo recording.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Daily Lessons
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderLift

LYRICS
I’ve seen it all before
Let’s give it some more

If we want to live
It’s time for us to give

Chorus

If we want to receive
It’s time we all believe

Chorus

Giving the gift of lift
All right. Alright shine on the light

Chorus

Lift Music Video.mp4

Lift.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords
Em+Bb E
A D G E

A 1-track live stereo recording. Written and recorded in West Chester, PA.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Daily Lessons
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderThanks

LYRICS
Hey, hey, hey
How to convey
How do I say
Thank you

You make my day… not expectin’ pay
I’m oh so grateful, too

Chorus

There’ll come the day when I repay
May save you

Thanks.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords
Em C
D A Em C
Am C Em C

A 1-track live stereo recording. Written and recorded on the courthouse wall and the corner of Church and Gay Streets in West Chester, PA.

A song about being thankful. While writing the song, many strangers stopped to show their gratitude for the music. So, the song is about being grateful for their gratitude.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Daily Lessons
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderThose Were The Days

LYRICS
It’s been a long, long time
Since I laid my eyes upon her
Wonder if she’ll ponder
“Can I make him mine?”

Chorus
Back when going steady was all the craze
ID bracelets… then class rings… what’s the next phase
“Love Hurts” and Heart on the radio plays
[Barracuda guitar riff]
Baby, those were the days

It’s been a long, long while
Since graced with your smile
Still gal with lady style
The more the change, the more the same… no denial

Chorus

You’re lookin’ oh so fine
Sure aged well in time
Beggin’ for a sign
Will you please be mine?

Chorus

Those Were The Days.mp3

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

Inspired by the Clearfield, Pennsylvania class of 1980.

A live stereo 1-track audio recording.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Some-her-time
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderNymph Diving

INSTRUMENTAL

Nymph Diving Music Video.mp4

Nymph Diving.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
E A G E
E G A E

Written and recorded at Lake Wynonah, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.

Nymph: a mythological spirit of nature imagined as a beautiful maiden inhabiting rivers, woods, or other locations.

Daniel — Guitar

From the album Speechless
by Daniel Brouse