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bookmark_borderThe Scene

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You take some of this and put it with that
Letting hot air out of fat cats

Not the anarchist… ‘rather an artist
Paint a picture that’s just
Pulling the plug if they’re a thug
Painting a picture of bliss

You take some of this and put it with that
Letting hot air out of fat cats

No politician… ‘rather’a musician
Play a pretty song that is just
Pulling the power if they’re sour
Playing a song such as this

You take some of this and put it with that
Letting hot air out of fat cats

E / G / E / A / E
D
E

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar, Percussion

The Scene.mp3 (a lil’ folk-rock demo)

The Scene (About the Song).mp4

The Scene (Guitar).mp4

Pictures

From the album Have Camera. Will Travel
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderGrooved

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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_borderStokin’ Love Combustion

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Also known as Bringing On The Smiles

LYRICS
If you’re in doubt (scream) throw it out
Don’t be afraid to turn your inside out
The angels at your destination
Are cheering in appreciation

The glowing of the character… bringing on the smiles

The thumbs-up, coin-toss, head nod, universal signal

Thank you. I can never have to many
Styles of smiles
Tokens of appreciation
Styles of smiles
Stokin’ love combustion

Stokin’ Love Combustion.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 2
Am / C
Am / D / G / Em

Written and recorded in West Chester, PA on September 13, 2012. It is about the way people show their appreciation for the music. While recording this song, I received thumbs-up, waves, smiles and money. Thank you.

Daniel – Vocals, Guitar

from the album At The Heart
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderBeauty is the I of the Be Holder

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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_borderMaking Of Mind

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Songwriting In Chester County, PA
Songwriting In Chester County, PA

LYRICS
Though the choices are vast… wide
Decide
Have a vision and make a decision
Is it in your essence to influence
A positive outcome… by acting smart
Not dumb
All the while
In fun
While not bothering to think “How come?”
Make it done
You’ll find
Making of mind
Will be your litmus test of us
You’ll find
Making of mind
Will determine your test of time

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 2
Am broken chord, add F
Am / G / Am

Written and recorded on September 10 and 11, 2012 in Ambler, Valley Forge, West Chester and Marsh Creek State Park, Pennsylvania. It is about making your dreams come true.

Daniel – Vocals, Guitar

from the album At The Heart
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderWorldly Beebop

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Writing the Song Worldly Beebop at Marsh Creek
Writing the Song Worldly Beebop at Marsh Creek

LYRICS
The crowd… they hear it
Building community spirit
Worldly beebop, beebop, beebop

Catch a buzz
Rise above
Be the beebop

The age of youth
Believes in growth
Caterpillar evolves into butterfly
Why not I?

When I eye I, I see
I can be the beebop
With those rising to the top
Cream of the crop

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 5
A / D / A / G / A / G / A / G / A

Written and recorded September 7, 2012 at Marsh Creek State Park, Chester County, Pennsylvania.  It about the feeling at a music festival, such as, Madsummer Meltdown, Philadelphia Folk Fest and Stir Fry.  It is kind-of like a bee colony or bee-bop community.

Daniel – Guitar, Vocals

from the album At The Heart
by Daniel Brouse

 

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bookmark_borderEngine Imagine

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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_borderThe Wailing Song

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LYRICS
So, you want to go wailing
Why would you want to do a thing like that?

The buffoon pulls out his harpoon
Shooting himself in the foot
Commence the wailing

You piss in your sink and then stop to think
“Wonder why I have disease?”
You foul your fowl because you’re chicken to change
Then stop to think, “Wonder why I have food poisoning?”

Am I thick
We’re why I’m sick

The Wailing Song.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 1
Am
Am / Em
Am add F
Am / Dm / G / Am

Written and recorded on September 5, 6 and 7 in West Chester, Philadelphia, Ambler and Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.

It is a play on words about questioning both wailing and whaling… especially when the wailing is caused by whaling.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

from the album At The Heart
by Daniel Brouse

 

  1. Whales | Greenpeace International

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    Mar 27, 2012 – Information about whale species, whaling, environmental threats, sanctuaries, and whale watching plus efforts to end commercial whaling.

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    The International Whaling Commission is the global intergovernmental body charged with the conservation of whales and the management of whaling. It is set …

  3. Whales – Sea Shepherd

    www.seashepherd.org/whales/

    In 1986, the International Whaling Commission (IWC) enacted a moratorium on all commercial whaling. Since then, three nations – Iceland, Norway, and Japan …

bookmark_borderAt The Heart

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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

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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