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Phantom Embrace. Top Story - March 2025.
So I couldn't figure out what I could possibly write a song about. I'm not a song writer, I'm a poet. So I looked through my poems because I mean, that's all I got is a lot of poems and I found one I thought might make a good song. If anyone ever said I would be writing a song out of a poem. I would have laughed them out of the room. But that is exactly what I did. I took a poem I wrote that was originally about someone missing the one they love so desperately that they dreamed them up at night and the pillows and sheets became their body and hands touching. Wound up in these sheets all night, the imagination got carried away and the recreated their lover over and over each night ... So, this song is based on that poem called "Ghost" as listed below:
By ᔕᗩᗰ ᕼᗩᖇTY10 months ago in Beat
Add In Some Trumpets!. Top Story - March 2025.
Okay, here we go, picture it: Something like you’d see in a picture show, a musical, something silly with live actors so that it doesn't go exactly the same as every other time.
By Amos Glade10 months ago in Beat
Towards a Win. Honorable Mention in Harmonic Verses Challenge. Top Story - March 2025.
[Chorus] What did he do to say? Time continued again It was his way To step towards a win [Verse 1] His strength was bereft he had nothing left
By Skyler Saunders10 months ago in Beat
The Unseen Fight
In the heart of the city, two rival musicians are about to face off in a competition of their lives. The city of Eastwood had always been a place where talent collided with opportunity, but nothing ever captured the public’s attention quite like the annual "Beat Battle." It was a competition that drew aspiring musicians from all corners of the city, where the winner earned a contract with one of the most prestigious record labels in the country. This year, the battle had two competitors who were destined to change the game forever: Jayden and Mia.
By SHAKIB10 months ago in Beat
Beginning and End
Note: This song is a duet. Italics represents singer 1, normal text represents singer 2 and bold represents both singers singing together.
By Poppy 10 months ago in Beat
Harmonic Verses: A Song of Destiny. AI-Generated.
**Harmonic Verses: A Song of Destiny** *(Verse 1)* Woke up to the sound of a dream, Golden rays dance on a silver stream.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran11 months ago in Beat
CASTLING BEATS: Developing Characters through Music!
It's become a part of my novel writing process to create a dedicated playlist that fits the themes, characters, and atmosphere of the project. Doesn't matter the genre or category; if it's got world-building and characters, a curated playlist is going to be manifested onto my Spotify account.
By Amanda Starks11 months ago in Beat
Songwriter Joe Pug
By Brian D'Ambrosio Joe Pug appreciates it when you listen – really listen – to his music. Pug is a singer-songwriter who is genuinely interested in your attention. And some of his recordings beckon it. Body language, word choice, tone of voice – you’ll be impressed at what you may have been missing. Indeed, seizing notice is one of the singer-songwriter's most challenging tasks – the interest of recording labels, new fans, or general curiosity in a cluttered genre. It requires a dizzying array of cleverness, strong lyrical content, and passion.
By Brian D'Ambrosio 12 months ago in Beat
From Acnalbasac Noom To Casablanca Moon
Introduction This is just to let you know about two excellent incarnations of effectively the same album. I will include a playlist so you can sample the music for yourself and make your own judgement on the music.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 12 months ago in Beat
Unraveling the History of Guitar: A Comprehensive Journey
Introduction The inception of the guitar unfolds a mesmerizing saga spanning epochs and continents, epitomizing the brilliance and ingenuity of humanity. From its modest origins to its contemporary eminence, the guitar has etched an enduring legacy in the realms of music and culture globally. In this exhaustive exploration, we plunge into the inception, progression, and socio-cultural resonance of this emblematic instrument.
By Guitarmetrics | Your One-Stop Hub for Guitar Lessons & Accessories12 months ago in Beat
Four Songs: One Man, One Dragon, & Sheer Badassery
If you don't want to be introduced to any spoilers then I suggest that you leave this article and go read the book "Fire & Blood." Sure, you can watch the show, but you'll finish reading the book before the T.V. series wraps itself up.
By Thavien Yliaster12 months ago in Beat
10 Songs For Grief Playlist
Over the past four years, I have lost both of my parents, my identity as a caregiver, and my daily routine. One of the ways that I coped with my loss was through music. I found comfort in listening to songs that resonated with my feelings.
By Daphsamabout a year ago in Beat