moon soup

My first completely new song in many years.

I know my production sucks. My apartment is noisy and I have little patience for re-takes on track recording. I still think it’s good.

All the visuals are made by me using StarryAI and Fantamorph programs. Recorded using Audacity freeware.

I have posted some new recordings but you can go check out all my sloppy music videos here: https://www.youtube.com/user/moonsoupvideo/videos

Stories- I’m not going to update either Maelgwyn’s Journey or Bad Carl for a while- until I complete the first book of the Maj/ Liam story. I’ve decided that all the Maj business will be covered in 2 books- one that will be the first in the series and one that will be the last in the series. Each book will be about 200 pages, approximately 20 chapters each, give or take a few.

This will help me not be so overwhelmed by the size of the story. My main goal will be to complete Book 1 by my birthday (3/14). This should be doable.

If you want to know more, let me know either through comments or by email (RickSnook@moon-soup.com).

Some story related pictures I made using StarryAi.

I went to the 1973 North American Retreat of Ananda Marga Yoga Society. There were several good musicians and some excellent devotional music, though that was not the point.

Anyway, this one has played in my head ever since.

Graphics were made by me using AI apps on my phone. Recorded with Audacity Audio and put together using Power Director 365.

AKA the bath mantra. It’s a masterpiece. Written by Lord Krishna. Unfortunately, the music and translation are mine.

This next one is shorter, simpler.

The title was suggested by auto fill. All these pictures are made by ai.

This song has meant different things to me over the years. I’ve been writing it slowly over the course of 20 years. Lately I would put Daniel as an inspiration but the old friend in the song is my own heart.

The something that’s coming is the present moment and it contains all possibilities.

This version doesn’t have the lyrics captions. I will post them here instead.

Old Friend

I saw an old friend I had not in years

In the hospital, for a moment or two

His voice was familiar, it came from my heart

As he spoke the words I am saying to you

Ch:

There’s something that’s coming especially for you

It’s time to let go of your fear

Your expectations just hide it from view

It’s important you see what is happening here

You have nowhere to go, the highway moves for you

You don’t need to think about scenes that are gone

You don’t need to worry about what comes before you

Face straight ahead, mind the road that you’re on

Ch

Bridge:

And just in that moment I was whole

And deep in that wholeness I could see

That even though I was locked up in the hospital

Just in that moment I was free

When I opened my eyes I could tell he had been there

Like a scent far away or a sound very small

I don’t give a shit if anyone cares

But that’s what I’ve held on to in spite of it all

Ch