bookmark_borderHave A Charity Ball

LYRICS
You’re shy. Don’t ask why.
When it comes to performing
When it comes to the public eye
You’re a little shy
You get butterflies
But, when God gives you the chance
You enchant people with dance

Please play a little
They pray you play a little
From the extremes to the middle

She’ll be there
Should you fall
If you’re playing for the Charity Ball

Ya’ll
Come play
At the Charity Ball

Now, as if you have a harp
Please play for the angels
They usually can’t dance
’till Hell freezes over
Without any pressure on you
Let’s see what you can do

Have A Charity Ball.mp3

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

Written and recorded on August 30, 2012 in West Chester and Exton, Pennsylvania. This is an attempt to record the air harmonica (harp).

Daniel – Vocals, Guitar, Faux Harmonica and Faux Drums

from the album Natural Producer
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderTurning a Blue Song to Blues

Recording the Song in West Chester, PA
Recording the Song in West Chester, PA

Turning a Blue Song to Blues.mp4

How to Play Guitar Turning a Blue Song to Blues.mp4

Pictures

Capo 2
C / Am / C / Em
Am / G / D / Am
C / D / G

ABOUT THE SONG
Written and recorded on August 29, 2012 at the corner of Church and Market Streets, West Chester, Pennsylvania.

When I started writing the song, I thought it was going to be impossible to produce an upbeat song with these chords. So, the idea for the song is the title. Where there is a will, there is a way!

Daniel – Guitar

from the album Natural Producer
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderIncite Insight

LYRICS
The sooner we let go of the possessions (we think) we know
The sooner we’ll know where to go
In the meantime
Explore more

No boundaries on your your boundaries
Go beyond your universe (you-nee-verse)
No blinders to hinder your insight

Incite insight

 

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 8
Am / Am add F
Am / C
C / C add F
Am / G / D / Am

Written and recorded on August 29, 2012 on the wall of the old Courthouse in West Chester, PA.

Daniel – Vocals, Guitar

from the album Natural Producer
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderIn Both Ears

LYRICS
In both ears
And, out another
Without a doubt
Below the snout
Open the orifice
On your face
And, shout

I’ve hears it from on high
An angelic thing where ya hear the air sing

ABOUT THE SONG
C / F
with Bb and Eb

Written and recorded on August 29, 2012 in West Chester, Chester County, PA.

The intended meaning has to do with disciplining myself to listen to the Supernatural Being and delivering the message to Earthlings.

Daniel — Keyboards, Vocals, Effects

from the album Natural Producer
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_borderCorner of Market and High

 

An instrumental.

The Song Corner of Market and High .mp4

How to Play Guitar to the Song Corner of Market and High.mp4

Pictures

Capo 3
Em
Em add F#, D, low G
Am less C
Em add C#

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

Daniel – Guitar

from the album Optimismme
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderNatural Producer

LYRICS
I am not supernatural
Though I’ll try and try
Until the day I die
To be the image of the image
That I was created in the image of

And, I’ll try until the day I die
Knowing the answer to “why?”

Natural Producer.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Eb / Eb7
Eb / Ab
Ab / Bb / Eb

Written and recorded August 27, 2012 in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania.

This song is the theme song for album entitled “Natural Producer”. It has to with being the creator of music as compared to my creator. How do you recreate the image of sound through engineering and production?

Genesis 1:27
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

So, what am I compared to the Supernatural Being Producer?
A: Natural Producer

Daniel – Vocals, Keyboards, Piano

from the album Natural Producer
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

bookmark_borderDon’t Give Up

LYRICS
Transposing letters to numbers
Transposing the numbers into my name
While intelligence slumbers
It’s turned into a mental game

Don’t give up
Half empty or half full is your cup?
Don’t give up

When they try to give you the run-around
You know the answer can be found
No matter the resistance
Win them over with persistence
Don’t give up

Put you on hold ’till you grow mold
Ask you to please, please, please wait
Nooooo… don’t drop the line yet another time
We shall overcome without hate

Don’t give up
Half empty or half full is your cup?
Don’t give up

Don’t Give-up.mp3

 

ABOUT THIS SONG
Capo 6
Em / C
Em / E
G / Em

Written and recorded on August 23 and 24, 2012 at Marsh Creek State Park and West Chester, Pennsylvania.

It is about trying to get information corrected in a database and having to call a bunch of automated operators. Then, apply the concept to any obstacle in life.

Daniel – Vocals, Guitar, Drums

from the album Optimismme
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderAlright Chart Your Destiny

LYRICS
If you believe that everything will turn out alright
It might
When you are sincere… above fear… a natural delight
Everything will turn out alright

With the wings of an angel, you’ll take flight
By believing with all your might

Alright Chart Your Destiny.mp3

 

ABOUT THIS SONG
Em / E sus 2
B A G F# Em
Em / Dm

Written and recorded on August 22, 2012 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It is based on studies that show positive thinking leads to a positive outcome:

Positive thinking: Reduce stress by eliminating negative self-talk
Positive thinking helps with stress management and can even improve your health.
By Mayo Clinic staff

Is your glass half-empty or half-full? How you answer this age-old question about positive thinking may reflect your outlook on life, your attitude toward yourself, and whether you’re optimistic or pessimistic — and it may even affect your health.

Indeed, some studies show that personality traits like optimism and pessimism can affect many areas of your health and well-being. The positive thinking that typically comes with optimism is a key part of effective stress management. And effective stress management is associated with many health benefits. If you tend to be pessimistic, don’t despair — you can learn positive thinking skills.

Daniel – Vocals, Keyboards

from the album Optimismme
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderMaking Love To Love

LYRICS
When needed
The Good come together
Combined
Faith in humanity

Then, greeted
By God. All together. Aligned.
Clarity transparency

Spirits drifting together
Arise the tide
Faith from the inside
Washing cruelty out
The angels shout
The stars shine brighter
Then ever before
A the love comes together
Forever more

Making love to love to love to love to love….

Making Love To Love.mp3

 

ABOUT THIS SONG
Capo 5
Am less C / Dm
Am less C add G
Em
B

Written and recorded August 22, 2012 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It is based on a quote from the Book Of Daniel:

Daniel 12

New International Version (NIV)
The End Times

12 “At that time Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book —will be delivered. 2 Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake: some to everlasting life, others to shame and everlasting contempt. 3 Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever. 4 But you, Daniel, roll up and seal the words of the scroll until the time of the end. Many will go here and there to increase knowledge.”

Daniel – Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards

from the album Optimismme
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderOptimismme

LYRICS
Though optimum would be ideal
That “I am” has enough appeal
Since for the wicked there is no rest
Pray, say and sway toward the best

Optimism — me
You
Look through the clouds
And, the sky is blue

And, the sky above is blue
Let the light shine through
Past the silver lining
It’s all in the timing

Optimismme
See the light shine though
Beautiful view

Optimismme.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 7
C / Am
C / Em
G / Am / G / Am

Written and recorded in Ambler, PA and West Chester, PA on August 22, 2012. Studies show that thinking positively helps create a positive outcome. It is the title song for the album.

Daniel – Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards

from the album Optimismme
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderCheers

LYRICS
Here’s to a new day when living is always
The best way of being
Here’s to the today where living is always
The best state of being

ABOUT THIS SONG
Capo 1
C add G, D
Am

Written and recorded July 2, 2012 at Marsh Creek State Park.

by Daniel Brouse

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