bookmark_borderGrooved

People Getting Grooved at the Paoli, PA Blues Festival
People Getting Grooved at the Paoli, PA Blues Festival

LYRICS
I went to a blues festival
But, it was too sad
Then, I saw some heavy metal
They were too, too mad

May the music move you
Any which way
May the music move you
Every which way
So long as you are grooved

When I went to see some county
It was paved over
Then I went to see classic rock
It was a poor pour [Fab-4] cover (let it flow)

May the music move you
Any which way
May the music move you
Every which way
So long as you are grooved

grooved.mp3

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

Written and recorded in Paoli, PA and West Chester, PA on October 6, 2012. I stared thinking about the term BluesFest. It kind-of felt like an oxymoron. Ya, know… “Festival Of Sadness”. So, it’s a tongue-in-cheek song about music moving people. Whatever music moves you, may you be moved. In fact, when it’s all said and done… I hope you are grooved from the experience.

Daniel – Vocals, Guitar

From the album The New Old
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderEquinuck Equinox

LYRICS
I think I
I think I am
I think I can begin

I think it’s time to think
Crawl out from undercover
Crack a smile and wink
True love can never smother
Hug another like your lover
Hug another like your mother
Hug another

Smile, nod… or just say “hi” as they’re passing by
It’s not outrageous for something good to be contagious

Do my part
To start a heart
Let the hate depart

Ya know hate’s got to go
Pack his bag and stow
On the last train to “I don’t know”

Equinuck Equinox .mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
notes: Ab Eb Db / Ab Eb Db B / Ab Eb Db B Ab
Capo 4
A less C#
Em

Written September 21 and 22, 2012 at the JibberJazz Music Festival Meeting of the Minds V in Equinuck, Pennsylvania on the fall equinox. It was inspired by the positive vibes and sense of community created at the event.

Daniel – Vocals, Piano, Keyboards

from the album Revolution Evolution
by Daniel Brouse

Songwriting at Meeting Of The Minds
Songwriting at Meeting Of The Minds

bookmark_borderRainy Day Blues

LYRICS
Ain’t got the rainy day blues
’cause I see the rainbow hues
Since I can’t go out anyway
Might as well stay in and play

Ain’t got the rainy day blues
Ain’t got to be paying dues
Why don’t we all while away
We can sway, dance and play

Rainy Day Blues.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Key of D

Written and recorded inside a pick-up truck during the pouring rain on September 18, 2012 at the corner of Routes 100 and 30, Exton, PA.

Daniel – Vocals, Harmonica

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

bookmark_borderNo Strings Attached

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_borderUnexpected Applause

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

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_borderBeauty is the I of the Be Holder

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_borderEngine Imagine

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_borderAt The Heart

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

bookmark_borderPulmonary Participation

Writing the Song in West Chester, PA
Writing the Song in West Chester, PA

Pulmonary Participation.mp4 (Free Music Video Download)

A song about listening to your heart.

Capo 7 Em

Written and recorded on September 4, 2012 in West Chester, PA.

Daniel – Guitar

from the album At The Heart
by Daniel Brouse



bookmark_borderBuilding A Home

Songwriting In Phoenixville, PA
Songwriting In Phoenixville, PA

Building A Home Song .mp4

Building A Home About the Song .mp4

Pictures

E / A / D / G / E

Written and recorded on August 31, 2012 in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.

A song about going off into the big world to build a home only to realize you are leaving home, so you say, “Mama I’m coming home.”

Daniel – Guitar

from the album At The Heart
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderGlowing In The Heart

LYRICS
You can part
You can part
When you’re glowing in the heart

You can part any sea
Turn water to wine
Create a feast for the hungry to dine
(Loaves and fish dish)

The miracles you’ll spark
When you’re glowing in the heart
The hearts you’ll start
When you’re glowing in the dark

Emotional smarts
Spiritual larks
Take flight
Light the night

Glowing In The Heart.mp3 (Free MP3 Download and Streaming Audio)

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 2
Am / Am less A
E / E less E
Dm less D
G / D / Am

Written and recorded on August 27, 2012 in West Chester, PA 19380.

Daniel – Guitar, Vocals

from the album Optimismme
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderLessison

LYRICS
I was…
Naked. Tied-up.
Bound and gagged
In the back of your mother’s station wagon
Hang-on
Lights are flashing
The spot light is on
Officer says, “What’s going on?”

Now, you’ve changed
How you’ve changed
Your mind rearranged
(You’re) estranged

Oh, no
She went psycho
Joined the Puritan Police
Now, I need a release

Oh, let my daughter go
’cause you know
You went psycho

You use to be some fun
But, now
People run!

You ain’t no superhero
With that super, super ego
No. No. No.

Janet, try your switch
’cause less is on

Lessison.mp3

 

ABOUT THIS SONG
Em / Em7
Em / A
A / G

Written and recorded on August 26, 2012.

Daniel – Vocals, Guitar

from the album Natural Producer
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderIf You Give A Care

LYRICS
If you have a care for me
I will have a care for you
Together we can see it through
Weather it through any sea

I must have a care for you
It’s the very least to do
Thank you for helping me to see

Ate compassionate for breakfast
Gotta hunch I’ll have it for lunch
Can you stop by before the supper that’s last?

Feel deep before we’re past

Dive deep into your heart
And, part the see

If You Give A Care.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
C / F / E

Written and recorded August 25, 2012 in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

It’s about love reciprocity. The album name “Natural Producer” has to do with the engineering and production of the music. Since the music is hoped to be *God Inspired*, names like deity, spirit, divinity, supernatural being and idol producer came to mind; however, that sounded too vain. So, what am I compared to the Supernatural Being Producer?

Daniel – Vocals, Keyboards

from the album Natural Producer
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderBetter Pray

LYRICS
When you’ve got to pray
What do you sayhttp://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/wp-admin/post.php?post=2068&action=edit
Ask for assistance?
An ass that’s insistent?

Hey, God! What can I do for you today?
God, I pray and I pray there’s a way
I understand you’re short on hands
So, before I pass away
What can I do for you today?

Better Pray.mp3

 

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 3
G
G less G add Bb
G / Em

Written and recorded August 23 and 24 in West Chester, PA.

It is about how to pray better. Then, when it comes to a time when “you better pray”, you know the way.

Daniel – Vocals, Piano, Drums, Washburn 12-string Guitar

from the album Optimismme
by Daniel Brouse