bookmark_borderDistortion Level

Distortion Pedal Level to 10
Distortion Pedal Level to 10

Distortion Level.mp3

LYRICS
Pardon me,
I hate to interrupt
But, ya see
Please turn the distortion up

With passing years
Escalation of fear
I want to hear
Through distorted ear

Our solution
De-evolution
Through pollution

The irony
Of the social tyranny
Is killing me

The way we inflict our will
Shouts out kill, kill, kill!

ABOUT THIS SONG
Intro — Gb Eb
Chords — Eb Dbsus4

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar, Synthesizers

Written and recorded in West Chester, PA, United States of America.

From the album School Of Fort Knocks
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderSo Go

So Go.mp3

LYRICS
Just sitting here
Deserve nothing
So thankful
For what you bring

Just living here
No title to nuttin’
So grateful
For what you bring

So go
In the soul
You know
So go
Overflow
The overflow
… so go with the flow

ABOUT THIS SONG
Chords — A
E D A

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

Written and recorded in West Chester, PA, United States of America.

From the album School Of Fort Knocks
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderThis Is The….

This Is The_____.mp3

LYRICS
Don’t ever question it
This is the sh%$! ?

The territory of the authority
Derogatory in authenticity

The gullibility of the citizenry
The obscurity of civility

The ingenuity of humanity
Offering salvation from damnation

ABOUT THIS SONG
Chords — E A G E
D E

120 beats per minute / Blues with bass set to sine synthesizer

Daniel — Vocals, Synthesizers

Written and recorded in West Chester, PA, United States of America.

From the album School Of Fort Knocks
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderOn Our Axis

LYRICS
The way
The night turns to day
Day to night
Night to day
Dawn to dusk
The cycle of lust

Winter solstice
Summer solstice
Equinox

Sly as a fox
In the clothes of sheep
Lion… lamb
Do I know who I am?

ABOUT THIS SONG
Chords — All Flats
Eb Bb Db Gb

Daniel — Vocals, Keyboards

Written and recorded in West Chester, PA, United States of America.

From the album School Of Fort Knocks
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderChasing Rays

Chasing Rays.mp3 (Free MP3 Download or Streaming Audio)

LYRICS
In these days, we’re all chasing rays (we’re all chasing rays)
In the fray of the day, we’re chasing rays

Searching high and low
Where did the day light go

There should have daylight savings
But, we kept shaving and shaving and shaving
Until there was barely splintered sunlight left

It’s not alright when there’s nothing left

It there’s a shadow in the way
There’s a way to flesh out a ray
What do you say
Let’s step out into the light
Alight? Alright!

In these days, we’re all chasing rays (we’re all chasing rays)
In the fray of the day, we’re chasing rays

ABOUT THE SONG
A / D / A
Bm7 / G / E

Written and recorded on November 9, 2012 in Chester County, PA. It was the first sunny day and warm enough to play guitar outside in a long time. It was also the first nice day since the start of daylight savings. So… I wanted to catch the last rays as the sun started to set. Lack of sunlight tends do cause depression; therefore, I suggest you try catching rays.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Blessed Bliss
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderStart Of Times

LYRICS
You better run n’ get your daughter
You better run n’ get your son
You better run n’ get your mother
Before darkness follows the setting sun

’cause the End Of Times is looming near
The wretched are dooming in fear

You better run n’ get your daughter
You better run n’ get your son
You better run n’ get your mother
Before darkness follows the setting sun

There’s a bend in time we’re zooming clear
The righteous are bounding. How queer?

You better run n’ get your daughter
You better run n’ get your son
You better run n’ get your mother
Before darkness follows the setting sun

The Start Of Times is looming near
Leaving hate far behind… in the rear

Start Of Times.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 2
C / Am
C / G / Am
Am variations

Written and recorded on November 9, 2012 in Chester County, PA. Since Hurricane Sandy, it was the first sunny day that it was warm enough to play guitar outside. So, I wanted every one to come enjoy the day light.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Blessed Bliss
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderWood Of

Tree Fell on Electric Lines in Montgomery County, PA
Hurricane Sandy — Tree Fell on Electric Lines in Montgomery County, PA

LYRICS
Did that tree just try to kill me?

Many dead… mostly from trees.

Geeze.. giving them diseasecreatin a deadly breeze.

Using limb to clobber him from limb to limb
Crushing homes and transportation
Because of our past deviation violation

The fall of the trees
Due to the human disease
The revenge of the woods
Due to too many would-of’s, could-of’s and shoulds
Due to too many wood-of shoulds

Wood-of.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
D / E / C / D
D / E / F / G

Written and recorded on October 31, 2012 in West Chester, PA during the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Many scientists believe humans have caused severe volatility to the weather systems. Quite a few scientist also believe humans are causing deforestation. Now, are we getting what we deserve?

Daniel — Keyboards, Vocals, Producer

From the album Blessed Bliss
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderOver And Over

You know it must be going over and over in her head

If she ever comes to realize… what she did
Then, you know it’s gotta be going over and over and over
In her head

Must be hard to live with yourself
Over and over in head… over and over and over again
As long as you’re living a life of sin

Over and over again
When you’re livin’ a life of sin… livin’ a life of sin… livin’ a life of sin

It was so out-of-this-world
That it couldn’t have bee real
I mean… what’s your deal

Over and over and over and over again
Gotta re-live that sin
Until you was it clean
Until you’re void of mean

Over and over and over and over and over and over again
Over and over in your head
For all eternity… long after you’re dead
Do you at least regret what you said?

Until you do you do
Likely, be living it over and over and over again
Gotta rid that sin

Must be hard to live with yourself
Over and over in head… over and over and over again
As long as you’re living a life of sin

ABOUT THE SONG
Em / G / Am

Written and recorded Halloween, October 31, 2012. Halloween is suppose to be a day in which the spirit world and the human world co-mingle. What if your evil spirit was in your head every day? You have got to get rid of it… do you know the way? Then, you’ll be living in blessed bliss.

Daniel — Keyboards, Vocals, Producer

The song was written and recorded on-the-fly in an impromptu, extemporaneous style.

Over and Over (in Her Head).mp3

From the album Blessed Bliss
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderKind Kind

LYRICS
Do you/I find me/you unusual?
Quite different from then them all?
Do you find me one-of-a….
One-of-a-kind

Hope you/I find me/you the kind kind
Not interested in the thrill of the kill
Hope I/you remind you/me of the kind kind
Don’t wanna stick anybody with the bill

Do you/I find me/you unusual?
Quite different from then them all?
Do you find me one-of-a….
One-of-a-kind

The Kind Kind.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Eb
Eb sus 4
Db

Written and recorded on October 29 and 30, 2012 in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Daniel — Vocals, Keyboards, Engineering

From the album Blessed Bliss
By Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderGet It Right

LYRICS
If you’re gonna pray, you might as well say
“I pray that I get it right!”
If you’re gonna say you might as well pray
“I pray that I get this right!”

Better pray, better pray all through the night
Better pray, better pray all through the day
Better pray as I work at working it into my work
Better pray as I work at working at what I play

Get It Right.mp3

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

Written and recorded on September 27, 2012 in West Chester, PA. Why pray for anything else?

Daniel – Vocals, Guitar

from the album Revolution Evolution
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderWho You Are

Writing the Song Who You Are
Writing the Song Who You Are

LYRICS
It doesn’t matter who you are
You can go as far….

You can go as far as any star
You can rise up into heaven
You can sing or play the guitar
You can make what is odd even
And, then….

Who You Are.mp3

ABOUT THIS SONG
Am
Am / Em
Am / Em
Em / C
Em / Am
Am / Em

Production Assistant: Toucan the Singing Bird Dog
Production Assistant: Toucan the Singing Bird Dog

Written and recorded on September 24, 2012 in West Chester, PA. While trying to record the flute, my dog was compelled to sing along.

Daniel – Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Flute

from the album Revolution Evolution
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderEquinuck Equinox

LYRICS
I think I
I think I am
I think I can begin

I think it’s time to think
Crawl out from undercover
Crack a smile and wink
True love can never smother
Hug another like your lover
Hug another like your mother
Hug another

Smile, nod… or just say “hi” as they’re passing by
It’s not outrageous for something good to be contagious

Do my part
To start a heart
Let the hate depart

Ya know hate’s got to go
Pack his bag and stow
On the last train to “I don’t know”

Equinuck Equinox .mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
notes: Ab Eb Db / Ab Eb Db B / Ab Eb Db B Ab
Capo 4
A less C#
Em

Written September 21 and 22, 2012 at the JibberJazz Music Festival Meeting of the Minds V in Equinuck, Pennsylvania on the fall equinox. It was inspired by the positive vibes and sense of community created at the event.

Daniel – Vocals, Piano, Keyboards

from the album Revolution Evolution
by Daniel Brouse

Songwriting at Meeting Of The Minds
Songwriting at Meeting Of The Minds

bookmark_borderWhat Do I Believe In?

LYRICS
What do I believe in?
I believe in the freedom of speech
That let’s me speak my mind
My right to point out someone viscous, savage… or kind
I believe in the freedom to believe in religion
Or the those that choose no diving discipline
My God!
Believin’ in believing in believing

I believe I can walk the walk
Given the freedom to talk, talk, talk
I don’t believe a bit in being a hypocrite
I do believe we should teach the children this bit

What Do I Believe In? .mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo on Lucky 7
A
A less C#
A / G
A / G / D / A

Written and recorded September 18-24, 2012 in Ambler and West Chester, PA. The song was inspired when my daughter told me she had a school project and asked, “What do I believe in?”

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

from the album Revolution Evolution
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderBeauty is the I of the Be Holder

LYRICS
Do you find it compelling when a cat stalks a mouse?
Do you find yourself watching the burning of a hosue?

Beauty is the I of the beholder

Not a matter of being bolder
Not a matter of growing older

Do you find it compelling when you watch an arrest?
Then, on the other hand… are you willing to witness?

Before going to be… watch this
There goes a piece of JFK’s head
Watch the train wreck
What the heck

Beauty is the I of the Be Holder.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 8 (or 7 or 11)
Em
Em add G, D, Bb

Written and recorded on September 12, 2012 in Ambler, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It is about the beauty in people when they see beauty, as well as, the beauty in a thrill.

Daniel – Vocals, Guitar

from the album Beauty is the I of the Be Holder
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderComradaration

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