Tag: alternative rock

bookmark_borderA Little Too

Posted on by admin

LYRICS
Is this getting a little too scary
The situation — a little too hairy
Well, I’m “hear” to comfort you
And, help you get through
It was only a dream
Know what I mean?

Is this getting a little too frightening
The situation — fingernail biting
Well, I’m “hear” to comfort you
And, help you get through
It can’t be real
That is the deal
(You know… it was only a show)

Getting a little too exciting
Dark clouds, thunder and lightning
Are you “hear” to comfort me
And help me to see
Only make-believe?
How you relieve

Pretend
The End

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: F Bb C7 / Fsus4
Recording: live / original take / digital 1-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Cracked Open
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderNothing Compared To You

Posted on by admin

LYRICS
The things I’m going through
Are nothing
Compared to you
Is there something
I can do?
Anything
I can do for you
Something
Anything
Godspeed. Doves on the wing
The need. Doves on the wing

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: Am Asus4 Am9 Esus4; 144 BPM Swing
Recording: live / original take / digital 1-track stereo

Vocals, Electric Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Cracked Open
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderWhisper On The Wind

Posted on by admin

LYRICS
Whisper on the wind
I hear
God’s lips to my ear
I can hear, I do
I can hear do you
Do you, too

Whisper On The Wind.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Ska
Chords: Em; 90 BPM Reggae
Recording: live / original take / digital 1-track stereo
Narley Marley: Vocals, Keyboards
Tomcat Bob: Guitar

From the album The Narley Marley Experience
by Narley Marley

bookmark_borderWhat Problem?

Posted on by admin

LYRICS
So
What’s the problem
So
I don’t know
First you clobber ’em
Then rob ’em
Before you #uck ’em?
What’s my problem
That’s my problem

What’s the problem
I try to solve ’em
Watch that puzzle
Fizzle

Ya, what’s the problem
So
You don’t know?
Solution
Revolution
Going on in my mind
How to be kind
It’s the revolution
Solution
In my mind
Try n’ be kind

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Ska
Chords: G; 100 BPM Ska
Recording: live / original take / digital 1-track stereo
Narley Marley: Vocals, Keyboards
Tomcat Bob: Guitar

From the album The Narley Marley Experience
by Narley Marley

bookmark_borderBright One

Posted on by admin

LYRICS
My father would say to me
Come on, Son
Try n’ get your facts straight
Bright one
My Mother would say to me
Come on, Son
Try n’ get your facts straight
Bright one
Is it too late?
At any rate…
How exactly is it done?
I don’t care if the battle’s won
If a loss is the war
I don’t want any more
No, no more!

My grand father would say to me (etc.)

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: Capo 2 (F#) E / A G E / E A B7; 156 BPM Jazz
Recording: live / original take / digital 1-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Cracked Open
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderExplorer Of The Heart

Posted on by admin

LYRICS
If you’re searching for your heart
Then why not start?
Stop looking around
It’s been found
Not trying to hide on the outside
Look within
Where it’s always been
Look within

If you’re trying to find your heart
Then why not start
Where it’s always been
Look again!
Look again?
Not broken beyond repair
Look in there
Did you try looking in there?
Look in there!

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: A C E A / B7 C E A / A A7; 120 BPM 16 Beat #3
Recording: live / original take / digital 1-track stereo
Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Cracked Open
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderLast Man Standing

Posted on by admin

LYRICS
What good’s
Last man standing
Left standing
All alone
If you ask me
I’d rather be
Understanding
Being prone

Watch the underdog
Turn to superman
Lift the fog
So man can

Helping meek and weak
Understand
And, ….

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Hard Rock March
Chords: G Am G F# E / E G Am / Am G E / Asus4 Am; 99 BPM March #2
Recording: live / original take / digital 1-track stereo

Vocals, Electric Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Cracked Open
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderThis Is Us

Posted on by admin

LYRICS
While we listen to this song
The tempo moves along
Now that you have joined me
You and me make we
Thus, this is us
Don’t mean to make a fuss
But, this is us

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive
Chords: Bbm F; 159 BPM Cowboy Boogie
Recording: live / original take / digital 1-track stereo

Vocals, Keyboards

From the album Cracked Open
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderMy In Memoriam (Ode To Harry Stash)

Posted on by admin

My In Memoriam Part 1.mp3

LYRICS
As I’m watching time
Pass into the past
I’m thinking
It’s a shame life doesn’t last
But then I pause…
And think again
Maybe it’s worth rememberin’
Better take it all in
While I can

As I’m wondering if future
Is going to show
I’m thinking
It’s a shame I don’t know
But then I pause…
And think again
Maybe it’s worth rememberin’
Better take it all in
While I can

There’s nothing like being human
(say it again)

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: Em D / C7(13) B7 / Am B7
Recording: live / original take / digital 1-track stereo
Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

While at a memorial service for Harold Hendrickson, I reflected on my “in memoriam.”

From the album Cracked Open
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderEnsure Future

Posted on by admin

LYRICS
As is to was
Has has been
Now to ensure
Some future

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive
Chords: Dm Em; 150 BPM Ambient #3
Recording: live / original take / digital 1-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Cracked Open
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderFrankenstein

Posted on by admin

LYRICS
Are you my Frankenstein
Doctor of my creation kind?
Brought me too life
And I’m feeling fine
Did you create a monster
Are you sure
You put love in my heart
Right from the start
Did you create a monster
And how far
Out-of-reach
Do you think you are?

You forgot that part?
Putting love in my heart
Did you forget that part
Putting love in my heart

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive
Chords: F#m A; 147 BPM Rock
Recording: live / original take / digital 1-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Cracked Open
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderEarth, Wind, Fire

Posted on by admin

LYRICS
Desire
Reign higher
Earth, wind, fire
Ultimately
All burns down
… just look around
Ashes to ashes

Desire
Transpire
Lifting consciousness higher
Setting hearts on fire
Ultimately
All turns up
Just stardust
… we’re just stardust
All tuned up
… foot in the stirrup
Ride, Captain, rid
Reign higher
Desire

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Country Rock / Progressive
Chords: E Em7 / B A G E; 140 BPM Heavy Metal
Recording: live / original take / digital 1-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Cracked Open
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderThe Ballad of Sir Vent

Posted on by admin

LYRICS
One on the day you’re born
How long
Does it take to learn
To cherish every moment
’til you’re rendered silent
Light from the candle’s either ends
Shines bright on the message it sends

A life unfurled
In a wind whirled
How long does it take to understand
From a fetus curled
’til my dust becomes land

After fulfilling your purpose
Do you feel worthless
What with my time shall I do
Oh, God, I’m asking you
Can you make this servant
Permanent

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive
Chords: Em C / Am C Em; 100 BPM Piano Ballad
Recording: live / original take / digital 1-track stereo
Recorded on Mother’s Day May 13, 2018

Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Cracked Open
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderFaith Based

Posted on by admin

LYRICS
No matter what you do
The faith I have in you
Is based on what you do
If it’s all a lie
That’s what I’ll take when I die
If it’s all for real
Then, life’s a real good deal

Are there pro’s and con’s to con
Or are all the pro’s long gone
Are there pro’s and con’s to con
Will your legacy live on and on
Are there pro’s and con’s to con
Or will our faith move on

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive
Chords: Dm F G Dm / C Dm; 93 / 110 / 133 BPM Jazz Ballad
Recording: live / original take / digital 1-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Cracked Open
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderQueen Be

Posted on by admin

LYRICS
In a sweet deal
The Queen Be
Gets the honey
But is it real
Could it be
The money’s funny?

Could it be those she’s among?

Might end up getting stung
An ironic sort-of thing
Be-ing the victim
Of a sting
Can you picture being framed
As you wallow in the gallow
What are you going to do
When the executioner is you?

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive
Chords: Am Dm / Dm F Am; 138 BPM 16 Beat Ballad #3
Recording: live / original take / digital 1-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Cracked Open
by Daniel Brouse