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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_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_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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    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



bookmark_borderGlowing In The Heart

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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_borderIf You Give A Care

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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

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LYRICS
When you’ve got to pray
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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_borderAlright Chart Your Destiny

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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

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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

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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_borderComradaration

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LYRICS
Umh? Yeah! Umh? Yeah!
It’s a celebration
A commemoration
Of comradaration
Ugh huh!

Philly Folk Fest
Destination
Like no other
Memories etched
Not just the jest
It’s the love that5’s best
A community
Camaraderie
Pleasantry

The only way to recognize our uniform
It’s torn
From the battles
We’ve won

Comradaration
Celebration
Fascination
With elevation
Of imagination
A new suggestion
Comradaration

Sensation
Elevation
Beautification
Spiritualization

Comraderation (Writing the Song Inspired by the Philadelphia Folk Festival 2012) .mp4 Video

Comraderation .mp3

 

ABOUT THIS SONG
Capo 6
Variations of Em

Written and recorded on August 20, 2012 upon leaving the Philadelphia Folk Festival at the Old Pool Farm in Schwenksville, PA.

Daniel – Guitar, Vocals

from the album Souled
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderOn The Road (to the Philadelphia Folk Festival)

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On the Road to the Philadelphia Folk Festival 2012
On the Road to the Philadelphia Folk Festival 2012

Daniel – Guitar

from the album Souled
by Daniel Brouse

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