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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

 

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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_borderSending You

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One of the Keyboards Used to Record Sending You
One of the Keyboards Used to Record Sending You

LYRICS
I’m sending you
With a spirit that’s true
I’m sending you
Sending you love

Now, that we’re speaking
Speaking of love
I hope it’s getting through

Sending You.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Reggae beat at 152 beats per minute
Em / D / Em7

Written and recorded on September 3, 2012 in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Daniel – Vocals, Keyboards

from the album At The Heart
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderTurn The Corner

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One of the Keyboards Used to Record Turn The Corner
One of the Keyboards Used to Record Turn The Corner

LYRICS
If you’re feeling blue
There’s something you can do
Just turn the corner
(remember turn the corner)
Up, up, up, up, up
And, smile a while

Splash on some happiness
Let it wash over you
Overcome. Be overlord
Of the darkness

Awash in the happiness
Part of the song and dance crew
Overcome. Never board.
Smack on the lips with a happiness kiss

At the end of your lips
The corner of your lips
Do away with the dips
Turn it up a bit

Turn The Corner.mp3 (Free MP3 Download and/or Streaming Audio)

ABOUT THE SONG
Ska beat at 146 beats per minute
Ebm
Ab sus 4

Written and recorded on September 3, 2012 in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It is about the power of smiling. There are been studies that prove actively smiling can improve your health and happiness. It makes me smile just thinking about it 🙂

Daniel – Vocals, Keyboards

from the album At The Heart
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderBuilding A Home

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Songwriting In Phoenixville, PA
Songwriting In Phoenixville, PA

Building A Home Song .mp4

Building A Home About the Song .mp4

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E / A / D / G / E

Written and recorded on August 31, 2012 in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.

A song about going off into the big world to build a home only to realize you are leaving home, so you say, “Mama I’m coming home.”

Daniel – Guitar

from the album At The Heart
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderIn Both Ears

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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

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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_borderDon’t Give Up

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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