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Super, Natrual Hero

Posted on October 23, 2012October 23, 2012 by admin

LYRICS
I’ve been using gravity to make do
Since before I was two
Oh, yeah… and, I’ve been using friction, too
To save me from the mountain dew
Soooooo
There’s quite a bit you can do
A super, natural hero

Roll with the role of the magnetic pole
An attraction to you
Or, maybe you want to try and repel
You can do it just as well
The solution once you are in motion
Just add a little of your friction
No fool… you’ve got fuel and oxygen
Now, we’re on fire once again
Soooooo
There’s quite a bit you can do
A super, natural hero

How to Play the Guitar to Super Natural Hero

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 5
Intro
G / Em
F / Am less c#

Written and recorded on October 20 and 21, 2012. It was started on the roadtrip back from Virginia Tech while thinking about the power of physics.

Daniel – Vocals, Guitar

From the album The New Old
by Daniel Brouse

Cascades (The Fall of the Waterfall)

Posted on October 20, 2012October 20, 2012 by admin

Songwriting In The Cascades, BIacksburg, Virginia

LYRICS
The quite chill of an autumn morning
The lichen might consider quite trite
But, the human glare finds it worthwhile to stare
As the fluid cascades amongst the solid
The sunlight cascades over the mountain top
Spilling colors of every hue

Any man must stop to ponder what it is we did
Every man must stop to wonder the wonder if we stop
Look what progress did to the fish
Look what our standard of living has lost
Look what it is we do
Maybe we should be careful for what we wish
Open our eyes. Open our ears. Heed the warning…
Before the waterfalls fall

ABOUT THE SONG
Dm
Am (slide down an octave while strumming)
Am / C

Written on October 20, 2012 at the Cascades and Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA. Motivated by The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment.

From the album Have Camera. Will Travel
by Daniel Brouse

The New Old

Posted on October 8, 2012October 8, 2012 by admin

LYRICS
When we started to count, we went from 0 to 1
By the way, this was way, way back in the day
Then in the modern day, we found a way
To make music play
Putting bits and bytes to websites
In binary… in fact, back to the very…
0’s and 1’s

Come in from the cold
It’s the new old
Just when you thought out was sold
Come in for some new old

[I can’t get no satisfaction. She’s a daytripper, yeah!]

Can you see
Paper comes from a tree
Moses’ new commandments were carved in some very old stone
Our new condiments were made from mature… more than an instance
Even the telephone, TV and computer come from regurgitated ideas
So, before making a stance…
On creativity…
Before raising fears
Let’s see how much original
Is left in us all

Besides, a zero isn’t much of anything
Let’s try something new… invigorating

The New Old.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Dub Step

Written and recorded on October 7, 2012 in West Chester, PA and is the theme song for the album. It is pretty much a given that we are impacted by the events that have come before us. Instead of trying to avoid it… why not celebrate it?

Daniel – Vocals, Programming

From the album The New Old
by Daniel Brouse

Get It Right

Posted on September 28, 2012 by admin

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

Plugged In Christmas Lights

Posted on September 27, 2012 by admin

LYRICS
If you long to be strong and able
Take a look in the stable
If you want to manage your mayhem
Take a look in the manger (head to Bethlehem)

May you know the glow
Let the abundant love show flow
Might you sense the light
Revealing almost everything… quite

Plugged In Christmas Lights / Free MP3’s and About the Song

Christmas Music

Who You Are

Posted on September 27, 2012 by admin

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

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

Equinuck Equinox

Posted on September 27, 2012 by admin

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

What Do I Believe In?

Posted on September 27, 2012 by admin

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

The Princess Pea Sweet Christmas

Posted on September 18, 2012September 18, 2012 by admin

LYRICS
Though there’s cheaters and creepers here
I hope the music cuts through the fear
May it bring you comfort and joy
Way more than some wrapped [rapped] toy

Though there’s fakes and non-believers here
I hope the music cuts through their shit
Brings you comfort… at least a bit
Way more than some stuffed bear
Brings the comfort from here to there

Though there’s sleepers and beaters here
I hope the music extinguishes the fear
May it bring you comfort and joy
Way more than some wrapped toy
Whistles and bells set to annoy
May the music bring you comfort and joy
May it bring you comfort and joy

Princess Pea Sweet Christmas Free MP3’s and Information

Christmas Music

Comradaration

Posted on August 21, 2012August 22, 2012 by admin

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

Lift Off

Posted on August 21, 2012August 22, 2012 by admin

LYRICS
How can we achieve flight
if we hold on too tight
The trick is getting to know
When to let go

When there’s not a human to be found
The world will still be spinning round
When there’s not a sole left in sight
Nature’s there to nurture curve

Don’t be made a fool. Make a sound.
Let those fools all be hellbound
There’s still you and me to set things right
Nature’s there to nurture. We’re sure.

5,4,3,2,1 Ignition suggestion
Lift off!

Lift Off.mp3

Lift Off (Writing the Song) Video .mp4

ABOUT THIS SONG
E
E / A / G
G / A / E
E / D

Written and recorded on August 12, 2012 at Marsh Creek State Park, Chester County, Pennsylvania. It is about environmental action and believing you can make a change. Learn more about the deforestation of the Earth and human induced climate change.

Daniel – Guitar, Vocals

from the album Souled
by Daniel Brouse

On The Road (to the Philadelphia Folk Festival)

Posted on August 16, 2012August 28, 2012 by admin

On-The-Road-(to-the-Philadelphia-Folk-Festival).mp3 — Acoustic Guitar Version
How to Play Guitar to .mp3

Daniel – Guitar

from the album Souled
by Daniel Brouse

The Rock and Roll Romper Room

Have Some Home

Posted on August 7, 2012 by admin

LYRICS
When at last you are comfortable
Than, at last, you’re at home
When at last you are salvageable
Then, at last, you are not alone

When at last you’re forgiven
By yourself, set free for livin’
Then, at last, you’ve awaken
In your true home

With a twist of love
Sprinkled down from above
Feeling free to let yourself go
Flying high to the place of know

Have some… please have some home

With a twist of love
Shaken not broken

Have Some Home.mp3

ABOUT THIS SONG

Recorded August 5, 2012 in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Daniel – Keyboards, Vocals

from the album Souled
by Daniel Brouse

See Sure

Posted on August 5, 2012August 5, 2012 by admin

LYRICS
They set out for 3 hours
Sort-of short for seaborne tours
They set out for 3 hours
Ended up with a lifetime of horrors
Such is the fate (of Gilligan)
Such is the fate (of Mary Ann)

If I’m stranded on an island with you
Don’t know what I’d do
I’d leave that part up to you
Maybe distill a ‘lil gin
Then
Let the dancing begin
All the while playing our hearts away
Making beautiful music all night and day

Youth be gold. We’d never grow old.
Just for fun
Maybe distill a ‘lil rum
Maintaining a dance continuum

You’re as old as you feel
And, I am
Unconceal the real deal
Live life while you can

Naked. Swinging from trees.
Begging God we please

See Sure (Deserted Desert Island Sea Shanty) .mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
E A E G E
E A A (add G)

Written and recorded on August 1 and 4, 2012 in West Chester and Marsh Creek, Chester County, Pennsylvania.

from the album Better Than An Itch
by Daniel Brouse

Arm Strong

Posted on August 5, 2012August 5, 2012 by admin

LYRICS
As sure as our lives are long
We’ve got to… got to get along
In numbers is our strength
Let’s get strong

There is right and wrong
Don’t let “Done Me Wrong” by your only song
Give flight to the might of right
And, it won’t be long
Let’s get strong

Arm Strong .mp3 (Free MP3 Download or Streaming Auido)

ABOUT THIS SONG
Capo 2
C / Am / Em
Em / G

Written and recorded on August 1, 2012 in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Daniel — Guitar, Vocals

The song has to do with my ancestors, King Duncan of Scotland and the Armstrongs. One side of my family is related to King Duncan. He was murdered. The other side of my family cut down trees making it look like the forest was storming the castle in revenge of the murder (as described in Shakespeare’s Macbeth: Act V. Scene III.) The clan was named Armstrong and given a coat-of-arms symbolizing the event.

More About Me

from the album Better Than An Itch
by Daniel Brouse