Tag: West Chester Pennsylvania

bookmark_borderThe Corner of Your I

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LYRICS
Looking out of the corner of your “I”
Wondering… what did you spy?
(And why?)
Why do the birds that sing
Wait for the spring to bring
Fancy songs of fantasy
We see. We be. We are so far.

Looking through the lens of your phone
Suddenly realize… I’m not alone
(At home)
Why do the birds that sing
Wait for the spring to bring
Fancy songs of fantasy
We see. We be. We are so far.

Behind a pair of glasses
The “I” I see flashes
Why do the birds that sing
Wait for the spring to bring
Fancy songs of fantasy
We see. We be. We are so far.

Underneath the leash and chain
Underneath collar and mane
Why do the birds that sing
Wait for the spring to bring
Fancy songs of fantasy
We see. We be. We are so far.

ABOUT THE SONG
Apparently, when I’m writing a song, I go into a special zone or something. Yesterday I was writing a song at Gay Church Market and High Streets, and discovered 3 people and a dog keeping their eye on me. So, I wrote about them 🙂

Style: ExperiMental Rock
Chords: F# D / F# D C#7
Recording: original take / live and digital 11-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Organ, Drums

From the album Proactive Inhibition

Written between the corners of Market, High, Gay and Church Streets in Chester County, West Chester, PA — Gay Church

bookmark_borderStance

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LYRICS
Special! On sale today
Take a stance
Buy one get one free
Take a stance
Might be your last chance
So come on… what do you say?
Could be our last chance
(To take a stance)
Mighty good deal if you ask me

For real! You’ve found away
Take a stance
A deal of utmost quality
Take a stance

A steal to make your day
Take a stance
Not every day you’ll see
Take a stance

To feel dance and sway
Take a stance
Surreal comes so cheaply
Take a stance

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Protest Folk Rock
Chords: D A / E G A
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar
Written in between Market, High, Gay and Church Streets in Chester County, West Chester, PA. Gay Church

From the album Blown Away

Band together and join THE RESISTANCE!

bookmark_borderRhamnousia

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LYRICS
If you’ve got it and you know it
Are you going to show it?
If you’ve got it and you show it
Please don’t blow it
Hubris, this is Nemesis
A doctoral thesis
On the human species

If you want it then you flaunt it
Might as well forego it
’cause you know it when you show it
Oh, you no, no it

Too big for your britches
Pulling out the stitches
The higher is tall…
Further the fall

If you’ve got it then you drop it
Know it’s going to stop it
It’s time to understand
“In the palm of your hand”

ABOUT THE SONG
Written in between Market, High, Gay and Church Streets in Chester County, West Chester, PA. Gay Church

Style: Folk Rock
Chords: Bm Em A7 Em / C Em
Recording: digital stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar

From the album Blown Away

bookmark_borderWant Some? (The Law of Marginal Utility)

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LYRICS
What if you want some
What if you got some
What if you got some…
But, want some more?
Did you take a look around
The storm clouds are baring down
Raise your praise to the sky
Then, you’ll wonder why

What if you had none
What if you had some
What if you had some…
But, want some more?

Now that you’ve got some
Now that you’ve had some
How come then some sum
Isn’t better than one?
(Ain’t much better)
You earn the diminishing return
(Earn diminishing return)
You’re reaction
To “Can’t get know satisfaction”

ABOUT THE SONG
In the context of cardinal utility, economists speak of a law of diminishing marginal utility, meaning that the first unit of consumption of a good or service yields more pleasure than the second and subsequent units, with a continuing reduction for greater amounts. Therefore, the fall in marginal utility as consumption increases is known as diminishing marginal utility.

Style: ExperiMental Rock
Chords: E G A / E A G / E G A G A E; 157 BPM Hard Rock
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Instrumentation: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
Written between High, Market, Gay and Church Streets in Chester County, West Chester, PA. Gay Church

From the album Blown Away

bookmark_borderGetting Out

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LYRICS
If it makes the kids dance
Ya know it stands a chance
If it makes their mama move
Ya know you’re in the groove

If you’re waiting for God-given
When you’re already in heaven
Might be time to explore
Getting out a ‘lil more

Seeing the arms reaching
Knowing they want more
The child’s smile’s teaching
More than I knew before

If they stop you to interrupt
They must know what’s up
Can’t help nut show their feeling
Over what you’re dealing

Getting Out.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
While writing music at the corner of Gay and Church Streets in Chester County, West Chester, PA, a musician stopped to ask me why I like creating songs at Gay Church… which caused me to write this song.

Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive Folk
Chords: A G E / E G A E [E F Bb A]
Recording: live / original take / digital 1-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar

From the album Cracked Open
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderGood As Gold

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LYRICS
You’re good as gold
Or so I’m told
When your life’s goal
Is growin’ old

When going down the road
If you lighten your load
The toll of the total
Is less brutal
As a matter of fact
You can’t get it back
And, there’s really nothing that you lack

When you reach your golden years
Are you past your friggin’ fears
Are you able to forget
Skeletons in your closet
Are there no more tears
Not a regret
Is your last chapter…
Happily ever-after

Good As Gold.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Written at the corner of Gay and Church Streets in Chester County, West Chester, PA. Kid tested by causing 2 two-year-olds to dance in a convulsive manner.

Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive / Folk
Chords:
Recording: original take / digital 1-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar

From the album Adhoc
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderBirds Of A Feather

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LYRICS
Overheard
Blue Jay, Blackbird
When Red Tail sets sail
You know
The crow squawk
At the sight of a hawk
You know
A murder of crow
Raptor rapture
It’s the real deal
When the Blue Jay squeal
Children — the meal
Next on the menu
Could be you

Though it may sound absurd
I overheard
The word of the bird
The fight of flight
The scrambling of eggs
Tender chicken legs
Birds of a feather
Flock together

Birds Of A Feather.mp3

Birds Of A Feather Instrumental.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Folk Rock
Chords: Eb E / E G E
Recording: digital 10-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

Written at the corner of Gay and Church Streets in Chester County, West Chester, PA.

From the album Gay Church

bookmark_borderCount Us In

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LYRICS
Started off as a normal score
1, 2, 3
As I waited patiently…
4’s no more?

The guy on the drum
Wants to know “how come?”
Throwing the bass off base
Rhythm guitar hasn’t gotten that far
For those who dance, why take a chance?
Really?

Is it a waltz for polka dolts
At some traditional ball
Um, a… samba, foxtrot… I think not
Missed a beat. Admit defeat.
Really

Count Us In.mp3

Count Us In Instrumental.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Folk Rock
Chords: E G E / A G E / G A B7
Recording: digital 10-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

Written at the corner of Gay and Church Streets in Chester County, West Chester, PA.

From the album Gay Church

bookmark_borderYour Culmination

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LYRICS
And, does it make you feel good
When you wake-up in the morning
Does it leave your heart yearning
Of could of what you should?

Suddenly get cold feet
When face-to-face with death
Is your life defeat
Has it depth or breadth?

And, does it make you feel good
Can you get to sleep in the evening
Does it leave your brain burning
Of should of what you could

Shuddering disbelief
Swallowing grief
Once we’re born
Will we ever learn

Your Culmination.mp3

Your Culmination Instrumental.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Folk Rock
Chords: G / D A C G / C G D / G6 G7 G
Recording: digital 10-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

Written at the corner of Gay and Church Streets in Chester County, West Chester, PA. It is about a police officer and an owner of a restaurant that are haters.

From the album Gay Church

bookmark_borderAlong For The Ride

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LYRICS
Earth’s our ride
Please conceive
Turn the tide
Help relieve

Is your heart on your inside
Or do you wear it on your sleeve
Your love… do you try to hide
Or live what you believe

Time you bide
Can’t retrieve
We reside
Then, we leave
(Chorus)

Poke and chide
Can’t we leave?
Un-divide
Our pet peeve
(chorus)

You know
Be your own hero
Example of “go”

Along For The Ride Video.mp4

Along For The Ride.mp3

Along For The Ride Instrumental.mp3

The View Out Our Window
The View Out Our Window

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock / Progressive / Folk
Chords: G G# A / C A / Bb A
Recording: digital 8-track stereo

Written at the corner of Gay and Church Streets in Chester County, West Chester, PA.
Gay Church

Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

From the album Adhoc
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderHate To Fade Away

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LYRICS
How hard to persuade
Hate to fade… fade away
(Fade away)

In the morning, come clean from being so mean
In the evening, calm down
Find where the love is found
How hard to persuade
Hate to fade… fade away
(Fade away)

Can you explain why you’re causing so much pain
How can you find joy in snatching a baby’s toy?
How hard to persuade
Hate to fade… fade away
(Fade away)

Miss “The Grinch That Stole Christmas”?
Don’t you wanna know how large your heart can grow
How hard to persuade
Hate to fade… fade away
(Fade away)

Does any brain remain
Certainly none sane
Be sure to save a piece
For understanding love and peace
How hard to persuade
Hate to fade… fade away
(Fade away)

Hate To Fade Away Music Video.mp4

Hate To Fade Away.mp3

Recording in Everhart Park, West Chester, PA
Recording in Everhart Park, West Chester, PA

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Folk Rock
Chords: Capo 2 (F# B C#7) E A / A E A B7
Recording: digital 6-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar, Organ, Backing Vocals

A song about a business owner on the Southwest corner of Gay and Church Streets in Chester County, West Chester, PA… inspired when he gave the musicians on the corner the “evil eye”.

From the album Gay Church

bookmark_borderTomcat Bob and the West Chester Pops

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Tomcat Bob and the West Chester Pops Music Video.mp4 by Daniel Brouse and Matt Eck

Graham Smith and Tomcat Bob Live.mp4 by Graham Smith with Matt Eck on banjo

Written at the corners of Market and High Streets plus Gay and Church Streets in Chester County, West Chester, PA.

From the album Gay Church

bookmark_borderWatch Out!

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LYRICS
Better look where you’re going
Or without knowing
You could be gone
Before too long
Better look where you’re going

Have we all been distracted
Appalled at the way I acted
Did you read the warning label correctly?
“Living life could be deadly”

Do we have “I’s” on both sides of our head
Haven’t heard a word that’s said
Did you read the warning label correctly?
“Living life could be deadly”

Though we can see… walking blindly
Choosing to act unkindly
Did you read the warning label correctly?
“Living life could be deadly”

Better look where you’re going
Or without knowing
You could be gone
Before too long
Better look where you’re going

Watch Out!.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Written at the corner of Gay and Church Streets in Chester County, West Chester, PA. When I started writing this song, a police officer that was driving by gave me the “hairy eyeball” instead of paying attention to where he was going. At the same time, a girl was walking across the crosswalk looking at her phone. We almost had one less police officer and one less pedestrian.

Style: Alternative Folk Rock
Chords: Em Em7 / G A D Em / G A / C E / G  A D E
Recording: original take / 1-track digital stereo

Vocals, Guitar

From the album Gay Church

bookmark_borderPassed The Past

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LYRICS
Passed the past
Don’t look back
When you’re in the lead
… why concede?

Over your shoulder
A shadow you’ll see
As you grow older
The light you will be
*pure energy*

Passed the past
Last panic attack
When you’re in the lead
… why concede?

Over your shoulder
A shadow you’ll see
As you grow older
The light you will be
*pure energy*

Passed The Past Music Video.mp4

Passed The Past.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Folk Rock
Chords: A D A D A E / G D A / G A E
Recording: digital stereo

Vocals, Guitar

Written at the corner of Gay and Church Streets in Chester County, West Chester, PA.

From the album Gay Church

bookmark_borderUnsettled Condtions

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LYRICS
What’s your fate
Volcano of hate
That’s poor taste
Oh, no! The waste
Just can’t wait
Volcano of hate
Destruction eruption

Whirlwind of sin
Tornado of hate
Pinned to “has been”
Human waste
Just can’t wait
Tornado of hate
Destruction rotation

Crush romance
Avalanche of hate
Each and every chance
You participate
Just can’t wait
Avalanche of hate
Smother sister
Smother brother
’til there is no other

Unsettled Conditions.mp3

Unsettled Conditions (Instrumental).mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Folk Rock
Chords: Capo 2 Em C Em G / Em Em7 / Em E / G F# Em
Recording: digital stereo 1) original take 1-track 2) 9-track Mix

Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

Written at the corner of Gay and Church Streets in Chester County, West Chester, PA. It is a song about the restaurant owner at the corner and how harboring hate can destroy yourself.

From the album Gay Church