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Motion

motion sunset sky

Add “Motion” to your summer soundtrack, live in the moment, embrace the e-motion of life. You heard me. Get to it.

Releases on Spotify July 19

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Motion – Sunset Sky

“Thus marked a decided turn in Sunset Sky’s self-inflicted stylings as a poet of woe. This, instead my friends, is a ray of sunshine forcing shade into the corners it belongs. It is… summer.” (I need you to read that in a gravelly professor voice, slight proper english accent)

Have you ever woke up after a night of whatever you were doing and realize you met someone exciting and new? And it was fun, out of control brilliant but also, (sad part) you might never see this person again. Like, ever. So imagine, if after the party’s over, things have settled down and you’re looking at the mess you’re going to have to clean up when…

…you get the text

You know the text. The one that reaffirms your existence, your entire being and the one that matters – at the moment – literally more than anything in the world. The one that makes you rise up to praise entities you regarded with suspicion until now, and declare to the universe, I belieeeeve!

have you had a moment like that?

would you want to experience it again?

Hell yes you would and now you can because that’s what this song is about. It’s a celebration. It’s summer vibes, its pure warm uplifting breezy, and also, “Its got a good beat and you can dance to it.” haha.

So I hope you enjoy this start-o-summer ditty and let me know if it strikes any chords. (:

Motion Lyrics

Motion

i woke up this morning 

feeling so free

it was like i was in a movie scene

i couldn’t believe it was you next to me

is this happening? 

…let it sink in and remember to 

breathe

it’s in motion

or 

its e-motion

think its in motion 

last night we celebrated 

magic & dreams

maybe next morning the spell’s not what it seems

love will tear us apart 

plays quiet in jest

everything seemed hurried when i came back…

and you’d already left

oh god it was so good to hold you

this might just blur some lines

but i promise to be there for you

every single time

it’s in motion

or 

its e-motion

think its in motion 

woke up that morning

and feeling so free

 it was like living in 

a movie scene

notification badge pops up on screen

and the text read:

hey i missed you

we should hang out 

again

well i promise to love you forever

and I’ll always hold the line 

and i know that i’ll always be 

there for you

every single time 

I always promise to make you happy

if only its to make things right

im not some hero when i tell you…

i’ll always be there to hold you tight

i guess i really was afraid of your answer 

that’s why i’m sometimes

on my own

think too much and every once in a while

life decides you

shouldn’t be alone

well i promise that i’ll love you forever

and want to always hold you tight

and i know that  i’ll be there for you

every single god damn time

it’s in motion

or 

its e-motion

think its in motion 

Also listen to: Time to Go Home: An Emotion-Fueled Dance Track and Dear Jane: New Dance Pop Track

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Hold Me

Hold Me Sunset Sky

Hold Me is an electronic track inspired by a recent series. Won’t say which one, but the sound is very much in line with the mood it evoked but with an additional twist of upbeat honesty.

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Sunset Sky

Hold Me was difficult. Didn’t know where to take it or where it was going and then BAM! it happened. A few tracks of additional and very subtle percussion moved it along, and allowed the chorus to soar. I didn’t think this one would make it out of the gate, but here we are. For producers, side chain and vocal compression is a bit loose so be kind.

I really hope you enjoy.

Hold Me Lyrics

can you hold me

don’t belong here

felt this way my whole life

i only want to

feel connection

is there still any time

i’ve found a place that

we can lie down

we can call it our own

just want to be still

as you hold me

don’t want to be on my own

restful moment

in the shade tree

watching the skies above

hold me tightly 

as i leave here

never stop being in love

can you see it now

the clouds have no rain

watch the birds in flight

i finally feel no pain

can you hold me

don’t belong here

felt this way my whole life

see so clearly now

can you see the light

the sparrow on the ground

as we say goodbye

can you see it now

the clouds have no rain

watch the birds in flight

i finally feel no pain

can you see it now

the clouds have no rain

we’ll watch the birds in flight

i finally feel no pain

Also listen to The Bet and Midnight Calls

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The Bet

the bet sunset sky

The Bet is an indie dance track that leans a little more on the darker side and clocks in at an economical 2:47. Let’s get to it!

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The Bet – Sunset Sky

The Bet came together quick, with minimal production. For the producers out there, you will hear sidechain compression being used for the first time to distinguish the plucks, bass and kick. Overall, there didn’t need to be much added to it. With less going on, the simplicity feels cleaner than some other productions.

I hope you enjoy!

The Bet Lyrics

i meant to tell you

don’t mind it alone

what cards am i holding

as you look at your phone

now you say you’re calling

did you check out my tell

want to know if i’m folding

have you put down your bet

all i wanted 

all i needed

was to light a fire

this round is tiring

dealer called your name

want to raise the stakes again

but your hand has been played

all i wanted 

all i needed

was to light a fire

all i needed

all i wanted 

was tangled in my desire

thought i wanted 

thought i needed

promises from a liar

Also listen to Cold Outside and Midnight Calls

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Human Touch

human touch sunset sky

Human Touch is the first track to embrace a new sound and mixing style. Guitars supply a strong background foundation that supports a chorus you can enjoy rocking out to.

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3/19 Update – this was remixed and remastered. Sounds much better now. Will appear on Spotify as “Human Touch – Remastered”

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Human Touch by Sunset Sky

Human Touch was a difficult one to put together. I hadn’t been taking mixing as seriously as I should, and this was one that forced me to rethink levels and how instrument busses and a submix should be used.

The bass pumps in waves and pretty much overpowered all the other instruments when it kicked in, pushing the compression into overdrive and making the mix feel overloaded and a bit squashed. Putting a directional mixer on the bass and reeling it in a bit, I was able to still keep the driving strength of the low tones without it bleeding all over the place. The guitars are a new sound I’m working with which seems to really accentuate the chorus well. Another upcoming song called “Midnight Calls” expands upon that power.

Again, I hope you enjoy and thank you for visiting and listening!

Human Touch Lyrics

i’m afraid

to go outside

not because of the rain

and giving in

to the elements

soaking in the pain

don’t want to explore

memories 

not for me to decide

maybe we’ll close our eyes 

a while 

under the sunset sky

don’t want to see the other side

but want to be with you

want to feel the human touch

want to feel this life

think we’re going 

to be ok

angels are nearby

don’t want to see the other side

but want to be with you

want to feel the human touch

want to feel this life

don’t need to see the other side

but need to be with you

don’t need to understand this life

except the human touch is you

oh

I want to feel the human touch

I want to feel this life

Also listen to Truth and Drowning

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Drowning

Drowning artwork Sunset Sky

Drowning is about as close to emo as Sunset Sky has ever been. If you are in a bad place right now, please do not listen.

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Drowning – Sunset Sky

Drowning sat in limbo for quite a while. Didn’t know what to do with it. When lyrics came, i just couldn’t finish it. It felt dark. Real, but dark.

It’s an interesting place to be as someone who doesn’t make music for a living. Artists are expected to share emotions as raw as possible. Many do not have to consider how work acquaintances might view it. I’m constantly torn between my professional life and creating music. What can I say. I think about it and really wish I didn’t.

I’v had instances where folks assumed I was writing about them specifically. That’s never the case. Although artists all know we base our art on observations, it’s usually a composite of a lot of different feelings, events, visuals, etc., not just one thing. If that makes sense, great. You are an artist.

I hope you enjoy Drowning. I had a hard time making it, and again, if you are having a hard time right now, best to leave it alone.

Drowning Lyrics

edging towards the water

step by step begin to see

undercurrent always beckoning

does it never seem to leave

bleak secrets of night whisper

fill your pockets full of sand

as you feel cold arms around you

as the darkness holds your hand

oh god im drowning 

oh god i’m hurting

so numb and hear the calling

been fighting demons for so long

there’s nothing here but desperation

why does sinking not feel wrong

oh god im drowning 

oh god i’m hurting

do you hear the calling

from sea to darkened sea

does anything really matter

does it matter at all to me

wait

what about the times we’ve had

what about the things we’ve shared

summer nights in our backyard

how in hell we got to here

oh the things that you have seen 

wont you share them all with me

running desert skies in sun

that’s another day to see

Also listen to Thank You and The Road

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Listen to October

Listen to October

Listen to October is the dance song for those who embrace the fall and cooler weather.

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Listen to October by Sunset Sky

What to write about this track? I think the plucks underneath the “listen” part is what I woke up to one morning. I had no idea what to do with it for a while. Then it started coming together. Wanted to capture the indifference of changing seasons while still remaining hopeful, even as the days get darker. I hope you enjoy.

Listen to October Lyrics

standing on the precipice

a feeling over time

edges eroding below

this was never mine

the waves are always crashing in

can’t see beyond the tide

let the current pull you in

the answers are inside

ocean swells so mightily

carries me away

another journey without an end

as night turns into day

the other side is calling me

fleeting words to say

ravaged waves of my embrace

as i let it wash away

listen to october

listen to the sea

all i have is a photograph

scattered to the wind

torn to pieces over time

this is where it ends

all i have is a photograph

scattered to the sun

finding pieces of our lives

do they matter to anyone

feeling so insignificant

when looking up above

doesn’t mean nothing matters here

that our lives are meaningless

Also listen to It’s Time and Thank You

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It’s Time

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It’s Time is another pretty good dance track. You should listen to it. Maybe even dance.

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Fun, short and danceable. Yay. A little bit of escapism for you. Go. Be free.

It’s Time Lyrics

feels so right to get it all outside

tried too hard to keep in all my life

past the t… to let it all come out

t… to give yourself the room to shout

-it’s time-

never meant to run away and hide

never meant to ignore other sides

now is the t… you’re coming out to play

can’t believe its going to start today

-it’s t…!- 

maybe its a second chance

to let it all go and dance

baby you’ve come so far 

-t… to let them know who you are

this is your second chance

to let it all go and dance

baby you’ve come so far 

-t… to tell them all who you are

Also listen to Dance and Thank You

On a slightly related note – have you ever visited on of those recipe blogs, only to have to sort through a life story’ worth of content before you can find the actual item you’re looking for? Blame it on Toast SEO or, just at SEO practices in general. It literally tells you that your page will not rank well if you don’t include at least 300 words! Which isn’t really true BTW. Not many folks visit the site regardless. (: But seriously, folks want to get right to the point and so do I, dear reader. That’s why I am writing a bunch of garbage at the END of this post. I really do hope you enjoy “It’s Time” but I am not egotistical enough to think you also really want to read a bunch of verbal filler before getting to it.

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Thank You

Thank You by Sunset Sky

Thank You is the latest dance track from Sunset Sky. It’s good. You should listen to it.

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This was a track that took a little time. I didn’t want to get too precious, but the mixing of voice and beat was essential to keeping the song’s drive. The message was cathartic as well. I hope you enjoy.

Thank You Lyrics

what you gonna do when it hits you

based a life on others views

what you gonna do when you see thru

all the lies that were fed to you

bowing down to a false regime

don’t tell me you’ll follow anything

thinking they want to let you in 

you’ll get keys to their kingdom

sorry

these old beliefs are all the same 

no one really has to take the blame

you don’t see they’re lying to you

they don’t have a fucking clue

wanting to tear each other apart

why do you think that really starts

to be so easy to manipulate

when will you see it’s all a mistake

so sorry

when everything falls apart do you know who you really are

what can you do what do you do where do you turn its hard

you’re making my own views so clear i choose love not hate

so i’ve got to thank you

know you really think that you are in

living out someone’s opinion 

when will it finally be the time 

to admit to swallowing all their lines

tell me you think they really care

don’t know if they’re really there

maybe it’s time to evaluate

why you’re giving into all this hate

when everything falls apart do you know who you really are

what can you do what do you do where do you turn its hard

you’re making my own views so clear i choose love not hate

so i’ve got to thank you

what do you really want to be

are you allowing you to see

the worlds wide open for you and me

can you tell me something 

i’ve got to thank you

Also listen to Time to Dance and Welcome to Your World

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City Light

City Light

City Light is a chill track that borders on deep house. Please enjoy while relaxing on a Sunday, well, actually any day. Sunday is just the day this is getting posted.

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City Light by Sunset Sky

City Light is the first chill track that stays that way all the way to the end of its three minutes. No, really. I couldn’t believe it myself. With the exception of Let It Rain, I usually start putting together a track and hear that kick drum calling. Minimizing it on this track was challenging – for me, anyway! I hope you enjoy. You might notice this track also gets a lot of elements rolling, but I think they fit and were placed appropriately in the audio spectrum. Decide for yourself.

City Light Lyrics

was it all a dream 

where one could see everything

a city in the night

dripping like fireflies

who do you want to be

can you really see

what could happen here

beyond the sunset sky

gazing far above

reach into the sun

filtered by the clouds 

not the only one

let go everything

flickers in dying light

horizon fades away

is it the last time

the city scene

plays across your face

only here this night

it’s the lights that play a game

the city lights

stream across your face

only here tonight

its a lonely game

Take it up a notch with Time To Dance and Everything

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Everything

Everything

Everything is a tad longer (3:44) than intended but still worth the ride. Take a listen:

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Sunset Sky – Everything

Everything almost didn’t happen. It was part of a series of songs that felt like they were going nowhere. I was wondering if writer’s block had set in, but as I circulated through a few songs to reset the ears, this one suddenly had a chorus. Not sure where it came from, but it made sense and the rest of the song began to click into place. I broke up the drums a bit and hope you enjoy the beat – as well as the breaks.

Everything – Lyrics

you are everything

every-thing to me

have you ever played the game

or has everything stayed the same

feel like every-thing you’ve ever done

is pouring fire on the sun 

have you ever felt the rain

step outside your window pane

let it soak through til it ends

offer the universe amends

i see…

can you chase the clouds away

light a fire to every-thing

burn it to the ground

today 

memories slowly fade away

like ashes in summer rain

every-thing can mend

this way

can you chase the clouds away

light a fire to every-thing

burn it to the ground

today 

memories slowly fade away

like ashes in summer rain

every-thing can mend

this way

the last pictures will remain

while sunset skies begin to grey

but yesterday was not

in vain 

you are every thing

every thing to me

Also listen to Time to Dance and Thinking About It