The New Era - Never Knew Before

Some recent Music Videos to lift the spirit. I also have allot of content on my website: TheNewEraProject I just love writing and recording music. It helps me keep my sanity, in an often insane world. If it possibly inspires others (of like mind) even better...

The Beatles - Now And Then (Official Music Video)

Now and Then's eventful journey to fruition took place over five decades and is the product of conversations and collaborations between the four Beatles that go on to this day. The long mythologised John Lennon demo was first worked on in February 1995 by Paul, George and Ringo as part of The Beatles Anthology project but it remained unfinished, partly because of the impossible technological challenges involved in working with the vocal John had recorded on tape in the 1970s. For years it looked like the song could never be completed. But in 2022 there was a stroke of serendipity. A software system developed by Peter Jackson and his team, used throughout the production of the documentary series Get Back, finally opened the way for the uncoupling of John’s vocal from his piano part. As a result, the original recording could be brought to life and worked on anew with contributions from all four Beatles. This remarkable story of musical archaeology reflects The Beatles’ endless creative curiosity and shared fascination with technology. It marks the completion of the last recording that John, Paul and George and Ringo will get to make together and celebrates the legacy of the foremost and most influential band in popular music history.

The New Era - Loch Lomond Suite (Music Video II)

Yea, the American Corporate Media has become a HUGE problem... 

It makes you cringe in expectation as to what story they are going peddle next. 

(They are basically owned by only about 6 corporations now, and since Bill Clinton signed into law the Telecommunications Act of 1996). It's sorta' like, in the movie Network (all those years ago) where the acclaimed anchor Howard Beale was killed because of falling ratings! Like many of our politicians, our media is now mostly beholden to their corporate donors and sponsors and what gets the most ratings, as opposed to uncovering the truth and promoting peace for instance. And it very well may just be another sad example of a nation in decline. (But I hope not myself). Once again, decent people have to wake up. (Which is why allot of people get their news from YouTube and Social Media now, like in this video commentary from Jimmy Dore). 

In other words, its all about greed now. (Instead of Integrity). For the most part anyway...

Disclaimer: Just want to say, that I do not necessarily agree with EVERYTHING Jimmy Dore says either. But on this point, for example, I strongly believe he is RIGHT ON!

He's got to stop the tongue thing though (in my opinion) it makes him look a little unbalanced. Its like someone who just told you something that blows your mind, and then like, starts scratching their ass or something! It makes you go: "Noo. Aagghh!!!" 

(Similar thing with Gerald Celente for instance, who often says things that just makes you cringe, after just saying something else that makes you go wow). Sorry Jimmy. 

No offense. Just some constructive criticism there...

The New Era - Meant to Be... (A Demo from The Walkersville Sessions)

The New Era - Father Christmas (Reprise) and Holiday Inspiration...

Eric Clapton - This Has Gotta Stop (Official Music Video)

Freakin' brilliant. "Enough is enough!" Dig it...

"While most artists are selling out and being part of the establishment, Eric Clapton is taking a stand. Bravo." -Hang The Bankers (YouTube Viewer)

Yea, when Eric Clapton himself starts doing protest songs like this, you know something's not right. He's no idiot, and DEFINITELY not a right winger. Just sayin'...

"What I've learned: Most people do not understand how many psychopaths and sociopaths are running things these days. That includes icons. The information was/is out there for anyone with the curiosity and open mind to find the Truth. Question EVERYTHING." -Michael Hoffman

"He's a real man among the gaggle of shallow celebrities we normally get to hear from.  His perspective is one of doing right regardless of the fallout, and that is admirable. Courage is so rare these days." -Tim Carter (YouTube Viewer)

Note: I do want to make one thing clear here though; I am not necessarily what they call an: "Anti-Vaxer." But I am about common sense, freedom of speech, and civil liberties, and do agree that ALLOT of things are just not adding up regarding the whole COVID mess; and that it has irrationally been taken to the extreme, and used by the MSM (and many of our maniacal political leaders) as a form of control. And, has been used to excessively promote fear and hysteria for alterior motives, rather then being based on rational thinking. In other words, its gotten like, WAY out of control now! 

"Enough is enough"...

"I knew this would happen. The goal is to silence Clapton and tear him down and revise history as well." -The Real Music Observer

And just to switch gears a little here, and in relation to the last day of the pull-out of the troops from Afghanistan, an ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE figure to wrap your mind around, that is brought up here during this conversation: $300 million dollars a day spent on the war in Afghanistan, for the last 20 years!!! I don't necessarily agree with Michael Moore on everything, but I DEFINITELY agree with him on this: That is a mind-boggling (and absolutely outrageous) amount of wasted money, to say the least. Whew. (Its actually a frightening figure, really). We definitely got to get our priorities straight.

Or they're going to run this country right into the ground. "This has gotta stop" is right! (And in more ways then one). Damn. (And, once again, everything is relative). 

So don't let them tell you, they can't afford to spend that money on the people whom they were elected to serve; in light of just the Afghan war alone, you'd be a fool if you believed that! (And that's why, white or black, left or right no mater what, political labels and that way of thinking, are almost always a bad thing). You have to honestly think for yourself. Just sayin'. And maybe, that at least, is where change (potentially) begins. One way, or the other...

The New Era - Sweet Madonna (Introductory Demo)

This was initially created in honor of Mothers Day...

This demo track was recorded back in 2004 on my Boss BR-864 Portable Digital Studio; being somewhat influenced and inspired by a few things, to include the songs: 'Lady Madonna', by The Beatles, and 'Woman In Chains', by Tears for Fears. As well as, the story book character: Lady of Lothlorien, from The Hobbit and The Lord of The Rings fantasy works, by J.R.R. Tolkien. 

It also does have some influence in there as well, in relation to the (alleged) apparitions of Mary (which I always thought were kind of interesting, from my Catholic School days) to create a sorta' like fantasy, children's fairy tale type story line, in the same spirit of the Tolkien works noted here; and in a somewhat similar vein as some of the musical works by the band Genesis...

The New Era - Allies

This track, was somewhat influenced in part, by a book written by David Wilcock called: 

The Ascension Mysteries...

The New Era - A Christmas Story (Reprise)

The New Era - Lift Me Up (Music Video II)

The Music of Coldplay & Some of Their Awesome Music Videos...

One of the most brilliant music videos ever created, and an awesome track...

Deep Purple Releases The Amazing "Nothing At All" - And a Look-Back on the 40th Anniversary of Machine Head...

Freakin' awesome riff...

Jeremy Camp - Walk By Faith

Yea, I really admire this guy. (Just saw the movie). Good man. One of those few genuine people, who really seems like he has dedicated his life to give encouragement to others (through his own past suffering and trials) and lead them to what he believes is the truth. I mean, dig the words in this song:  "Well, I will walk by faith, even when I cannot see. Well, because this broken road, prepares your will for me." (Seemingly turning a negative into a positve). Once again, I really think some Christian music is so powerful, full of light, comfort, and hope, in an often crazy world, where there is so much darkness, indifference, malice, deceit, and despair. (As we can also see and hear how toxic and depressing our own main stream media can be, and the real reasons as to why that is). What else is there, when you really think about it?
What does it all mean? Nobody can really explain it...
Things, like that burst of intuition, a word of knowledge, insight, discernment, et cetera...
Where does it really all ultimately come from? But it takes faith, I think is what this song is really saying. As in that part in the movie (and music video) where they are in the planetarium, gazing at the incredible majesty of the universe itself. Yet, some people see it (when you realize at least that much) and others don't. That, very well, may be a sign of the seeds of faith right there, I don't know. But one way or the other, its an incredible mystery, that's for sure. Mind blower...
But, never-the-less, I believe what Camp is also saying in this song, is that God is a personal God, who does care about human suffering, and the direction the world is going in. And that changes everything. And, that faith, is like a gift. (As I believe that is what the Bible says). For instance, I remember there is a very wise quote somewhere in the Bible that says: "They are always learning, but never really coming to a knowledge of the truth." Makes allot of sense, in so many ways. It sorta' reminds me of a track,
that lines up with that part in that song by Michael W. Smith: 'Live and Learn' where it seems to be quoting from some poem at the beginning of the track, that goes something like this: "Tis the blink of an eye. Tis the dawn of a breath. Till the paleness of death. Oh why, should the spirit of mortal man be proud?" So true...
Enough said, as I'm still living and learning myself. (And for other reasons).
But that much, I understand. For the believer its: "We walk by faith, not by sight."
(A quote somewhere in the Bible). It seems that's the quote that this song is primarily based on. Something to think about, I guess. Seems there's allot of meaning there...

 

The Beatles - Classic Tracks & Vids. No Band Ever Quite Like 'Em...

MercyMe - Greater. And Vids of Encouragement and Hope...

Just heard this track while inadvertantly watching a movie on Netflix. The Music Video for the song (above) currently has over 40 million views on YouTube! Yep, there's allot of hurting people out there. But, if by posting this, it can help even just one decent person (in these dark times) then it was at least worth taking a chance and sharing here. (As, things related to this are rather personal to me, and I am definitely not a 'holy roller' to begin with). Although, I think I needed to hear it myself. Powerful track...
Whoa, Netflix just provided a suggestion in relation to the movie: "God is Not Dead"!
(Wait a minute, didn't they kill 'im? All those years ago? Or someone who claimed to be him? Deep stuff, when you really think about it).
"You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. (1John 4:4)."  -Samuel Deng 
(YouTube Viewer) 
Of course, there is a fine line between being presumptuous, and humbly recognizing the need for something that very well may be greater then any problem. Although, if I remember correctly, there is another passage somewhere (in that same book) that says: "Without faith, it is impossible to please God..." And if I remember correctly,
it goes on to say: "Because those who come to God, must believe that he exists, and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him." Yea (depending on the circumstances) that could possibly take ALLOT of faith. I guess, there may be a lesson there somewhere, but it seems to mean, that we have to believe that God DOES want to bless those whose heart is in the right place. And sometimes, that DOES take allot of faith. (And of course, faith is not the only thing it takes. We have to act on it. God may give us the signs, as maybe even an answer to prayer, but we have to do our part as well. And he will never violate our free will. Not withstanding, certain things that may be beyond our control. Then it may take a miracle). Lesson to learn there, for me as well,
I guess. But anyway, all this is besides the point. And for the sake of reflection, if nothing else, there is another curious passage that says: "Only the fool says in his heart: 'There is no God'. Interesting, but I get it...
Of course, that may not neccessarily apply to those who may doubt for understandable reasons, if he is really a compassionate (yet just) God to begin with, he would have to understand; because there IS allot of fu*ked up sh*t (and bad people) in this world...
Although (like Albert Einstein) I think I'm still somewhat of an agnostic, while never-the-less admitting, that I cannot explain allot of things that are just WAY beyond mere human comprehension; so yea, I get the above passage. Makes sense in so may ways. But, of course, you will have those who will fight both tooth and nail (as the saying goes) to try to prevent you from believing anyway. (Because it can be something positive, and life giving, and they're negative, life sucking vampires, and evil). I get that too...
In other words, I do believe in the opposing forces of good and evil, regardless. (Just from experience alone). But, I want to be on the side of good. (And if God is really good, then I am on his side, and I guess then, he is on mine, and anyone else who is on the side of good, regardless of what we do or do not fully understand, or even believe for that matter). He would still be what he is (and what he may want us to believe) regardless. (But anyway, the name of the movie was: 'God Bless The Broken Road').
Yep, I'm sorta' like a sucker for this kinda' stuff, in a way. Enough said...
And I definitely do not want to come across as some kind of religious, holy roller, or somethin', because I am not; but never-the-less, there is some kind of an attraction there, I guess, that I don't fully understand, but prefer to keep that part of my life, as far as spiritual beliefs and all, as mostly personal. But, I guess, if you were to have like an aversion, or a revulsion to certain religious objects and the like, however, which I myself have never had, or a fixation or obsession to do harm to a certain person, or persons, for no apparent reason, then I guess, you got a problem. (And should get some help). But that's besides the point...
There's allot of stuff I don't fully understand myself. Its deep, that's for sure...
But with all that said, it seems, that when God wants to reveal something to you, he reveals it to you, for whatever reason. Maybe to show that he does care. (And/or for other reasons). I don't know. I am not the Messiah...

 



Yea, I have to say, some Christian music is just so beautiful, full of light, and encouraging. (Elvis Presley even seemed to wisely recognize this himself).
I can see why there are those who would despise it, for those very reasons, and more.
Definitely seems to have its place, in contrast to allot of music that really doesn't say much, for example, although I know, some of that music has its place as well...

And then, there is unbiased, secular music like this, that does have an equally positive (and hopeful) message as well, that is also very profound and encouraging...
The Beatles recognized the potential (and even the possible dangers) when they used this (alternate) form of  songwriting themselves, a long time ago. (And that's when they even went abstract with some of their material). Just sayin'...
Brilliant (and powerful) stuff. Just thought I would throw it in here, to like compliment that same theme. Makes me think, anyway...

STEVE HACKETT - Dancing with the Moonlit Knight (Live)

The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond - Ella Roberts

Billie Eilish - Everything I Wanted

Just heard this in my car. Great track. Big surprise... 

Music Video IS kinda' dark though, and a little weird, I have to say. But, that is sorta' like a reflection of the Entertainment Industry itself, in a way, where it like targets a certain kind of demographic following; and some artists (and their promoters) may use that to their advantage, and as part of their marketing strategy. Just sayin'...

But yea, never-the-less, it is a surprisingly beautiful track for sure, with a kind of ethereally unique sound...

 

Very interesting. Very cute...

The New Era - A Christmas Story (And Christmas Dreams)

Rita Wilson - Bigger Picture

I like this. Beautiful track. Brilliant lyrics. As I get older myself, I reflect on and attempt to find the meaning of things in a deeper and sometimes even melancholy way. I think this song perfectly captures that feeling...