
Charity Begins (Album #1)
Remixes of my first batch of songs with handwritten lyrics. These and many more, with daft videos, are at https://sites.google.com/view/chazjer and the album is free (non-commercial use) on Bandcamp.
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11 songs
3:47

Indie pop with a bright, polished production style, The arrangement features a clean electric guitar playing rhythmic eighth-note patterns, a driving drum kit with a crisp snare and active hi-hats, and a melodic electric bass, A male lead vocal delivers the melody with a clear, pop-oriented tone, supported by layered vocal harmonies in the chorus, The tempo is 128 BPM in the key of E Major, The track uses a standard 4/4 time signature, Synthesizer pads provide a subtle harmonic wash in the background, while occasional acoustic guitar strumming adds organic texture to the mid-range
3:38

Pop rock track in E major at 120 BPM, The arrangement features a bright acoustic guitar strumming eighth-note patterns, complemented by a clean electric guitar playing melodic lead lines with light delay and chorus, A mid-range male vocal delivers the melody with a clear, resonant tone, The rhythm section consists of a punchy kick drum, a crisp snare, and a melodic bass guitar that follows the chord root notes with occasional passing tones, During the chorus, the arrangement expands with layered electric guitar power chords and shimmering tambourine hits on the backbeat, The bridge features a breakdown with reduced instrumentation, focusing on the acoustic guitar and vocals before building back into a final energetic chorus with vocal harmonies
4:33

Seventy-Five on Sea
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Indie folk rock track in 4/4 time at 78 BPM in the key of G major, The arrangement features a fingerpicked acoustic guitar with a bright, resonant tone, A British female vocal delivers a melodic, intimate performance with light plate reverb, In the chorus, the arrangement expands with a driving drum kit featuring a prominent snare and crashing cymbals, accompanied by a distorted electric guitar playing power chords and a melodic lead line, A clean electric guitar provides rhythmic accents in the second verse, The bass guitar follows the kick drum pattern with a warm, rounded tone, The track transitions between sparse, acoustic-driven verses and a high-energy, full-band rock chorus
2:58

Indie pop with folk influences, Acoustic guitar strumming in sixteenth-note patterns, Electric bass playing melodic eighth-note lines, Drum kit with a prominent snare and steady kick, Clean electric guitar with light chorus and delay playing arpeggiated riffs, Bright female vocals with occasional double-tracking and harmony, Key of G major, 124 BPM, 4/4 time signature
3:19

Musical theater pop ballad featuring a tenor male vocal, The arrangement is centered around a bright acoustic piano playing rhythmic block chords and arpeggios, A clean electric guitar provides melodic counterpoint and palm-muted eighth notes, The drum kit uses a standard pop-rock pattern with a prominent snare on 2 and 4 and steady eighth-note hi-hats, An electric bass guitar follows the kick drum pattern with a warm, rounded tone, Orchestral strings enter during the choruses, providing sustained legato pads and melodic swells, The song is in the key of E Major with a tempo of 118 BPM in 4/4 time, The vocal performance is theatrical, utilizing a mix of chest voice and powerful head voice during the climactic choruses
3:59

The Last Stop
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Indie pop rock track featuring a blend of acoustic and electric elements, Acoustic guitar provides rhythmic strumming throughout, Electric guitars utilize clean tones with light chorus and delay for melodic leads, transitioning to overdriven power chords in the choruses, Bass guitar follows the kick drum with a steady eighth-note pulse, Drums feature a standard kit with a prominent snare and active hi-hat patterns, Vocal arrangement consists of a lead female vocal doubled in the choruses with high-harmony male and female vocals, The bridge features a rhythmic vocal chant over a driving drum beat, Key of G major, 128 BPM, 4/4 time signature
3:27

Fire Seasons
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Indie folk with a steady 4/4 beat at 100 BPM in the key of G major, The arrangement features a fingerpicked acoustic guitar as the primary harmonic instrument, accompanied by a clean electric guitar playing melodic fills and arpeggios, A warm electric bass follows the kick drum pattern, The drums consist of a soft kick on every beat with a subtle snare on 2 and 4, and light shaker percussion, British-accented female vocals with layered harmonies during the chorus, A brief instrumental bridge features a clean electric guitar solo with light overdrive and reverb
3:09

The Road Goes On
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Folk-rock/indie pop with female vocal, mid-tempo 6/8 drive, fingerpicked acoustic guitar, chiming electric 12-string, warm bass, brushed drums, and tambourine, Add harmonium, subtle pedal steel, and airy octave harmonies, Dry intimate verses, fuller chorus with layered handclaps, light tape saturation, and spacious reverb tails
2:52

The Recipe
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Indie pop with a driving, rhythmic focus, The arrangement features a dry, percussive acoustic guitar playing a syncopated strumming pattern, complemented by a clean electric guitar playing melodic lead lines, A prominent bass guitar follows the kick drum pattern with a rounded, warm tone, The drum kit consists of a tight, punchy kick, a crisp snare, and steady hi-hat eighth notes, Female vocals are delivered in a clear, mid-range tenor with occasional harmonies during the chorus, The track is in the key of G major with a tempo of 115 BPM in 4/4 time, The production is clean and intimate, with minimal reverb on the instruments and a slight plate reverb on the vocals
3:16

Cuddly Toy
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Folk-pop ballad featuring a British-accented female vocal lead, The arrangement centers on a fingerpicked acoustic guitar playing a steady eighth-note pattern, A warm electric bass provides melodic counterpoint, while a drum kit enters with a light backbeat on the snare and a soft kick drum, A bright, clean electric guitar adds melodic fills and arpeggios during the choruses, The track features layered vocal harmonies in the chorus sections, The tempo is 84 BPM in 4/4 time, in the key of G major
3:43

British female vocals and piano accompaniment
