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bookmark_borderFlugtag

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Writing the Song Flugtag on the Delaware River
Writing the Song Flugtag on the Delaware River

LYRICS
We’re gonna fly this thing sink or swim
Invoked my thought process
Passed beyond a whim
Gonna build this colossus
Murphy’s Law can’t win
No, never gonna stop us
We’ll never give in

Can’t pull my pork… whack my pud
Ain’t gonna fall face-flat in the mud
Pop your cork
Never a dud
Get behind us, and we’ll call you bud

Flugtag.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 6
E / D / G / E
E / A

Written and recorded on September 15 and 16, 2012 at the Race Street Pier, Philadelphia and the West Chester, Pennsylvania. It was inspired by inspiration and innovation of the participants in the Red Bull FLugtag competition, as well as, the cooks at the West Chester Restaurant Festival. In the Flugtag event, contestants build contraptions and then try to fly them over the Delaware River. At the restaurant festival, cooks make adventurous dishes like Duck Tacos and fried pickles… then try to coax the crowd into becoming consumers.

 

 

Daniel – Vocals, Guitar

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

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

 

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

bookmark_borderLuxury Sweet

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LYRICS
If I get to the point
Where I’m no use to society
Please take pity
Release Mother of my burden

Life’s worth living
As long as I’m giving
Living in a luxury sweet

When I get to heaven
There’ll be plenty of work worth doing
So as long as my love is flowing
I want to keep on going

[grunt]
Don’t think forever a working grunt
’cause you’re working your way right to the front
If you think there’s enough room in heaven for everyone
Think again
But, with your heart and passion
You’ll be all the fashion walkin’ in

Luxury Sweet.mp3

 

ABOUT THIS SONG
A
A / G / A
D / A / Em / A
A / G / A

Recorded August 6, 2012 in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA. It is about my last will and testament.

Daniel – Guitar, Percussion, Vocals

from the album Souled
by Daniel Brouse

Rent a Luxury Apartment in Philadelphia

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_borderThe American Spirit

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Writing the Song The American Spirit
Writing the Song The American Spirit

LYRICS
If nothing really matters
Why even bother?
But, matter, it does
Better do your matter
Before you’re latter

No, no, no, don’t ever give up
Yeah, yeah, yeah, have faith in hope
La, la, la we can change the slope

We can glide
We can slide
We can glide
It’s all downhill
we can ride
The rising tide
We can slide
’till our asses spark
What a thrill

MULTIMEDIA

Guitar to the Song American Spirit .mp4

Lyrics to the Song American Spirit .mp4

How to Play Guitar to the Song American Spirit .mp4

ABOUT THIS SONG
C
G
C add F
Em / C / C add F

Written and recorded at Independence Mall, 5th and Market Streets, Philadelphia, PA on June 2, 2012.

by Daniel Brouse

More From the Album *Prom And Aid*

bookmark_borderMovin’ On

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Writing the Song in Ambler, PA
Writing the Song in Ambler, PA

 

LYRICS
Rape, pilfer and plunder
What a tragedy
Is it any wonder
There’s only yesterday
As far as the eye (I) can see

Yes, it’s time to move on
I do believe you’re beatin’
That dead horse to death
Yes, it’s time to move on
I do believe you’ve eatin’
To the entrails through the flesh

Scrape, litter and squander
What a tragedy
Is it any wonder
No more tomorrow
For you or me

I wish we were apt to adapt
Waste our waste
Trash our trash
Smash our thrash

MULTIMEDIA (Free Downloads)

Movin’ On .mp3

Lyrics-to-the-Song-Movin-On-by-Daniel-Brouse.mp4

How-to-Play-Guitar-to-the-Song-Movin-On-by-Daniel-Brouse.mp4

Guitar-to-the-Song-Movin-On-by-Daniel-Brouse.mp4

Pictures

 

ABOUT THIS SONG
Capo 4
Em / G
Em / C / Am / D / G
Written and recorded on May 23, 2012 in Ambler, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

by Daniel Brouse

More From the Album *Hole In The Whole*

bookmark_borderIn Different

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Writing the Song Indifferent on South Street
Writing the Song Indifferent on South Street

LYRICS
If you go indifferent
You’ll come out different
When time turns real
Don’t forget how to feel

You’re running the rat race
Getting fat for the cat
Gonna bury your soul with that hunk of meat?
R.I.P. Rest In Peace

You seem to forget
An eternity of regret
Seize the moment
Less the moment seizure you

MULTIMEDIA

Lyrics to Indifferent Song .mp4

Guitar to Indifferent mp4

How to Play Guitar to Indifferent .mp4

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ABOUT THIS SONG
Capo 2
Written and recorded in Ambler and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 20, 2012. It’s about a disease that attacks most humans — growing old. As children turn into adults, they tend to become indifferent about life. Please, oh please, Lord… not me.

by Daniel Brouse

More From the Album *Age Of Youth*

bookmark_borderVideo Album: A Day In Love Park

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bookmark_borderAudience Appreciation Index

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It has been quite some time since I’ve posted about the Tunesmith Adventures. That doesn’t mean I haven’t been thoroughly enjoying the audiences. I have been. Though I would like to film more of the adventures, live subjects can be tricky.

Anyway, the audiences have been great. One of my favorite times was in the Spring of 2011. I was sitting at the corner of Ridge and Butler in Ambler, Pennsylvania. A school bus with tinted windows stopped at the light in front of me. I thought the bus was empty and just kept playing my heart away. All of a sudden, a bunch of the windows opened and all these kids started screaming and clapping. Wow! What a thrill.

Nick Does a Flip While I Play Jigging Music
Nick Does a Flip While I Play Jigging Music

Speaking of thrills, there seems to be an outbreak of people inspired to do *human tricks* whenever I start playing my jigging music. The Spring of 2012 has brought many a thrill seeker. Several interesting characters have co-operated in West Chester, Pennsylvania to bring great entertainment to the people. There is a guy that likes to do bike tricks over my head… and another fellow, Nick, who likes to do flips and jumps off the adjacent wall… sometimes it will just be a group of children ranging in ages from 2 to 92 that breakout into a spontaneous dance troupe. You all are more fun than Vaudeville, a sideshow, and a 3-ring circus all rolled into one.

I thank each and every one of you. From those who come up because they feel compelled to offer me money, to those who roll down their windows shouting out with a wave and a smile — THANK YOU!

Sincerely,
Daniel Brouse



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bookmark_borderFree (So, This Is)

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An original song by The Beatless Sense Mongers

Independence Hall, Philadelphia, PA

The concept of freedom
Is hard to grasp
If you’re not free
(And, never have been)
It stands to reason

Hitting home at last
… once through the gate
Pouring from every pore
(For evermore)
You’re free
(Happy to be)
Wealthy in liberty
(Free!)
You’re able to be

Having been a victory virgin
Never before across the finish line
The feeling sinks in
“Freedom is mine!”

I have to tell ya
The taste is sweet
… like no other treat
A desert from the dessert
I’m not talkin’ ’bout democracy
Rather the absence of hypocrisy
From see to smiling see

Happy to be
Free

Free (So, This Is) .MP3 [Free Song Download]

Dm C9
Dm G9
Am9 C9

by Daniel Brouse
Written and recorded at Independence Mall, Independence Hall, The Liberty Bell in historic Philadelphia.

bookmark_borderLove Spell

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Christmas In Love Park, Philadelphia, PA
Christmas In Love Park, Philadelphia, PA

I went to the City of Brotherly Love,
And, asked ’em,
“How do you spell love?”

They replied,
L. Ooooo V E,
With a lopsided Oh.

I went to God Almighty Above,
And, asked her,
“If you were to conjure up a spell,
well… what would it be?”
She replied with an angel’s sigh,
“The spell is love.”

Please sing it with me,
“Love spell,
L. Ooooo V. E.,
With a lopsided Oh.”

Beats the devil outta hell,
L.O.V.E. spell

All yell,
“Love spell,
L. Ooooo V. E.,
With a lopsided Oh.”

The Love Park Sculpture in Center City, Philadelphia, PA
The Love Park Sculpture in Center City, Philadelphia, PA

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 3
G / D / A (3 times)
G / D / E
E / A

The song was written and recorded at Love Park, Philadelphia; Ambler; and Fort Washington State Park, Pennsylvania. The sound was mixed at Guitar Center in Plymouth Meeting. The video was mixed at Starbucks on the corner of Broad and Pine Streets, Philly (where I found *Chocolate Star* Dennis painting and playing the Key-tar.) The video was uploaded and published while driving up Ridge Avenue (to an open jam in Roxborough). All on Sunday, February 19, 2012.

Free MP3 and MP4 Music Video Downloads

by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderGeorge Smith Towing

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Walking down and I witnessed a crime,
It happens all the time,
Whether you’re an authority,
Or, just some guy parking… like me.

George Smith,
George Smith,
George Smith Towing.

Greed,
You wanna beat me?
I’m not your wife,
Get out of my life.

Making all that bad juju voodoo,
That you do.

Try taking the car out of park,
Not random vandalism,
On the lark.

George Smith,
George Smith,
George Smith Towing.

by Daniel and Gandalf

PART II

George Smith,
George Smith,
The towing that’s owing,
George Smith

Dear George Smith,

Pursuant to your towing,
We find you to be owing,
For crimes against civility.

See, your boy,
Did crushed our joy,
As we were trying to have fun with Fun.

Then, on my way to find New Found Glory,
Your boy got in the way…
Ruined the day…
Ruined liberty’s story.

He threatened us once,
He threatened us twice,
He terrorized men into mice.

Is this your car?
I’m going to lick you,
Puss e!

I’m going to tow this car far.
Er, a… I would if I knew how to tow a car,
But so far,
No.

No know,
I ain’t been edjewmacated on the crimes I commit… throw a fit,
Shall I call the cops?

Please do,
Hang on,
I’ll get them for you.

No need to make threats on whose asses are moped… rather know good comes out on top.

by Daniel

bookmark_borderWith Love And Rage

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The Song *With Love And Rage*

We’ve entered an age
In need of our sage
From the year nothing
Spring…
To be our savior
Bringing blankets to the shivering
Bringing food to those hungering
Medical attention to any needing aiding

We pray
Please don’t take that away
With love and rage
Occupy the savage age
X’s and O’s
The hero from year zero

About the Song *With Love And Rage* .mp4 Video

High Definition Pictures

Written at Occupy Philadelphia by Daniel Brouse

Christmas Music