Jesus – ExperiMental Music

Seen In A Scene

Posted on October 9, 2017 by admin

LYRICS
The way things are going
We all should be rowing
But the problem with our riddle…
We haven’t got a paddle

Seen in a scene
Life is but a dream?

I saw all these people
In shades of purple
And, you were there… and, you were there
People in purple praying for resurrection
And, you were there… and, you were there
People in purple and upon reflection
Are you aware… you were there?
Purple people eaters… beaters of perfection
I swear
I wish I wasn’t there

Seen in a scene
Life is but a dream?

[row, row, row your boat
Gently down the stream
Merrily, merrily, merrily
Life is but a dream]

Seen In A Scene.mp3

Seen In A Scene Instrumental.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG

Mark 15: The Soldiers Mock Jesus
(16) The soldiers led Jesus away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium) and called together the whole company of soldiers. (17) They put a purple robe on him, then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on him. (18) And they began to call out to him, “Hail, king of the Jews!” (19) Again and again they struck him on the head with a staff and spit on him. Falling on their knees, they paid homage to him. (20) And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple robe and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him out to crucify him.

Style: Alternative Folk Rock
Chords: Am7 E7 Esus4
Recording: digital 11-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album AD
by Daniel Brouse

The Light

Posted on December 25, 2016 by admin

The 25th of Kislev
On this day, Jesus celebrated Hanukkah: “And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter. And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon’s porch.”

Originally, the Syrian leader Antiochus had destroyed the temple. “Antiochus desecrated the temple in Jerusalem by sacrificing pigs on its altar and smearing the temple in blood.” However, the Syrian forces could not standup against the Hasmonean. The family became known as the Maccabees – the Hammer.

LYRICS
Be the last candle burning
Perpetual spiritual yearning
Be the light shinning bright
God’s hammer of might
May your love light shine
Enshrined miracle of time

Eyes behold the sight
A miracle… the festival of light
Be the first candle burning
Burn through the night until morning
May your love light shine
Enshrined miracle of time

Celebrate with the feast of dedication
Celebration of jubilation
Be the last candle burning
Keep our small world turning
May your love light shine
Enshrined miracle of time

Be The Light.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Christmas Music
Chords: E C A / Am7 –> 2 frets –> A
Recording: digital 6-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar

From the album Christmasness
by Daniel Brouse

Prince Of Peace

Posted on December 22, 2016 by admin

LYRICS
Will this hate ever cease
We’re in need of the Prince Of Peace
A gigantic love release
Lord of lords, come on-board

Imagine those in God’s image
Sucked humanity from country and city
Now, they fear to give birth on Earth

Lord of lords, come on-board
Third planet from the sun
In dismay… they’ve come undone
I pray you understand
Please come and land

Chorus

No intelligent life around
Since you arose and left the ground
We need Christmas to abound
I beg and plead you come back down

Imagine those of God’s image
Decompose to the “garbage age”
Man’s last Book… the last page… of the World’s Stage

Prince Of Peace.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Christmas Music
Chords: G C / Em Am / Em Am C
Recording: digital 1o-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar, Whistling

From the album Christmasness
by Daniel Brouse

More Christmas

On the Verge of Christmas

Posted on December 10, 2016 by admin

LYRICS
Let the bells ring
May the angels sing
Please God anything
Is Christmas near?

Let the bells ring
May the angels sing
Please God something
Is Christmas near?
Is Christmas here?
Please bring Christmas cheer

Do wise men follow The Star
If so wonder… wander how far
Are shepherds awoken from sleep
So that they might take a peep

Did the wisemen make it further
Did the Virgin Mary break hear water
Has the King Of King’s yet been born
When will we ever learn

Is Christmas here yet
Another year with no regret
Is Christmas here yet
Another year I’ll never forget

On the Verge of Christmas.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Christmas Music
Chords: F C / C F G / C G / C Am
Recording: digital 14-track stereo

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards and Synthesizers
Bill — Electric Guitar

From the album Christmasness
by Daniel Brouse

Looking Up

Posted on November 12, 2016 by admin

LYRICS
Look up to the sky to see
Is anyone coming to save a soul like me?

Jesus in a spaceship
Our savior’s cosmic trip
Embark on Noah’s ark
To the light through the dark

Look up to the sky to see
Is anyone coming to save a soul like me?

What Mohammad did — for the righteous bid
And, Buddha’s quest
Fills in the rest

Look up to the sky to see
Is anyone coming to save a soul like me?

Are there angels up there
With trumpets that blare
“You’re not alone…
Come to take you home!”

Alright! Dance into the light

Looking Up.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: ExperiMental Music
Chords: F G C / Em Am / Am E
Recording: digital 1-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar

From the album Eschatology
by Daniel Brouse

Risen

Posted on March 28, 2016 by admin

LYRICS
Everybody’s risen today
Hear the people say
Everybody’s risen today
Here the people say

Roll away the stone
You’re not alone
Roll away the stone
Find your promised home

If you’re feeling dead
It’s time to clear your head
Everybody’s risen today
Hear the people say

Chorus

If you want to save
Before you reach the grave
Remember what you gave
Before you reach the grave

Chorus

Risen Video.mp4

Risen.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: ExperiMental Music
Chords: A D A / A D A / E E A / C E A
Recording: digital 1-track stereo / recorded live

Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards and Synthesizers (microKorg, Korg N364, Yamaha PSR-740, Casio WK-3500, miniNova, Boss Loop Station, Boss BR-600, DigiTech RP3)

From the album Found On Sound
by Daniel Brouse

More Easter

Red Cups (The Holy Grail)

Posted on November 11, 2015November 11, 2015 by admin

LYRICS
Good God! Oh, my God!
… turn it to some heavenly colour.

I’ve been inspired to write a new lyric based on your inspiration.
It’s entitled “My Red Cup” (working title The Holy Grail)
All hail The Holy Grail
My cup is red, but usually only on Easter… er, a… I mean Good Friday. Better yet, roll it out during The Last Supper. “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life.” Now that I think about it, red cups for a long weekend would be Kosher. (Jesus! After all, I am a Jew.) Start with the plain red cup… then by Easter Sunday (when I rise)… turn it into some heavenly hue. If it’s not too much to ask of you? All hail The Holy Grail!

Red Cups (The Holy Grail).mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: ExperiMental Music
Chords: E A D G E
Recording: live 2-track digital stereo

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album That Time Of Year
by Daniel Brouse

It’s Alive

Posted on October 19, 2015 by admin

LYRICS
If you’re board, why not go searching for the Lord
They say, “It’s alive”
Into the hunt let’s dive
They say, “Christ the Lord has risen today”
Let’s search until we find
If that’s what they had in mind
Let’s search until we find
Or ’til our eyes go blind

Are our I’s already blind
He’s not the kind you can wind
He’s not the kind you had in mind
I’ve a suspicion he’s risen
Now on high… listen
A titled peer of the realm
A champion of morals at the helm
Come see the deity… they say he’s in you… they say he’s in me

It’s Alive.mp3

About The Song
Chords
F9 Em Em7

148 BPM / Shuffle

Daniel — Vocals, Keyboards, Synthesizers (microKorg, Casio WK-3500, miniNova, Alesis Vortex, Ableton Live Lite)

From the album Fall Into Place
by Daniel Brouse

Laying Down The Lord

Posted on May 26, 2015 by admin

Laying Down The Lord.mp3

A wise friend once explained to me: in Hebrew the word “Lord” means “the Law”. The Law is: do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

LYRICS
I find it hard to be
Believe
Be leave
Believe
Three kings would come to see
The birth of me
Once more… bearing “Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh”

Poor ole Pa didn’t get to poke Ma
Didn’t even get to poke Ma
Poor ole Pa

Not like I could invent “The Rule”
I’m just a fool
If you treat others like they treat you
We’ll get through
See the heavenly view?

It’s why I find it hard to be
Believe
To Believe
Believe!
Three kings would come to see the birth of the likes of me
Of the likes of me

The first time ya feel all alone
When they drive the nail through the flesh and bone
Drives the point home
They drive the point home

I… I… I’d been crucified
I’d been crucified
At first I thought I’d died
Turns out… I reside
I reside
In the house of the holy Lord
In the house of the holy Mother
The holy ghost
Hope to die

I had to try
I couldn’t give up and die
Had to try

Yet, still
The freewill
Of the three kings
I just couldn’t believe
Three kings would come to see the birth of the likes of me
Amazing
Three kings

I can’t tell a lie
That’s why
I try
Try, try, try
To do unto others
As I’d have ’em do to I

I try to keep in eye
As I’d have ’em do to I

ABOUT THE SONG
Em Esus E7 G7(11)

79 BPM / Handbag

1-track stereo extemporaneous recording made on-the-fly with impromptu lyrics.

Daniel — Vocals, Keyboards, Synthesizers, Controller and Computer

From the album Christmas Gifts
by Daniel Brouse

Promise

Posted on October 1, 2014October 1, 2014 by admin

LYRICS
Oh won’t you take me by the hand
Lead me right to the promised land
I’d love to comprehend
Help me understand
In the promised land

Angels hark!
Noah’s ark
We’ve got to sail out of here / hear

Chorus

Angels sing
A Christmas thing
We’ve got to hail. Shout to hear

Chorus

Angels sing
An Easter thing
We’ve got to nail out our fear
(Break a guitar string)

Promise Music Video.mp4

Promise (Alternative).mp3

Writing and Recording the Song "Promise" — Writing and Recording the Song “Promise”

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Capo 3
G A D G
EM A D G

Written and recorded in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA. Every other song on this album is about the dark or the light. This song is about the light.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Black Vs. White
by Daniel Brouse

The Last Supper

Posted on September 22, 2014September 22, 2014 by admin

LYRICS
Start with an appetizer… hors d’oeuvres
They say his wife, Mary, was a whore for sure
The first course, of course, Adam and Lilith’s divorce
For dessert… is the priest a child molesting beast?

Dining on food for thought

When we dine, we drink blood for wine
It’s been said… his body is the bread
You’ll be sure to now when it’s time to go
Don’t miss Judas’ goodbye kiss

Dining on food for thought

Pontius washes clean from the scene
Bitter sips of vinegar to the lips
Your hide… from cross to tomb will reside
On the third day, hear them say
“One a penny, two a penny, Hot cross buns!”

Dining on food for thought… just for fun

Last Supper Music Video.mp4

Last Supper.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — D G
D C G

Written and recorded live during the Restaurant Festival in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Eat It!
by Daniel Brouse

Bones Fall

Posted on September 4, 2014September 4, 2014 by admin

LYRICS
Again and again with the sin, sin, sin
Then say it’s only true if I go through you?
Don’t you think Jesus had a dog, too
Who did either of them have to go through

Don’t try to save me

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
All good dogs go to heaven
8, 9, 10 then 11
All good children go to heaven

Don’t try to save me

Over and over with brimstone scented sulfur
Saying hell’s the only viable offer

Don’t try to save me

Don’t you think Jesus HAS a dog, too
How did they manage to get on through?

Don’t try to save me
Don’t wanna enslave me

Hold my hand into the Promised Land
Where the trees grow tall… and from the sky… bones fall
… bones will fall

Bones Fall Dog Song Music Video.mp4

Bones Fall (Alternative).mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Em Em+c#
A Em
A D G

A song inspired by the passing of the family pet. It’s about doing your best at doing what’s right. The day my dog died a bunch of religious zealots tried to save me. So, if Jesus is the only way to heaven, how does a dog get into heaven. Even more puzzling, how does Jesus get into heaven?

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Timed
by Daniel Brouse

King With No Name

Posted on December 6, 2013 by admin

King With No Name.mp3

LYRICS
Never sat upon a throne
Never wore a crown
Never called himself King
That’s just the thing

I never called myself King Of The Jew
How about you?

And, how would you
Like a crown of thorn
On your throne
Crucifixion
Soul extinction?
At least not a lone
(He was then crucified and hung between two convicted thieves.)

Hung out to dry
Hung out to die
Hung out
Without doubt

“After being flogged, Jesus was mocked by Roman soldiers as the “King of the Jews”, clothed in a purple robe, crowned with thorns, beaten and spat on. Jesus then had to make his way to the place of his crucifixion.”

He was then crucified and hung between two convicted thieves.

ABOUT THIS SONG
Chords — Bb Bb9

Daniel — Vocals, Keyboards

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

From the album Miss Christmas and part of the on-going Christmas Music Experiment.

By Daniel Brouse