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Bargain by Doxter S on Apple Music
Bargain by Doxter S on Apple Music
Doxter S has 73 original songs on ReverbNation, also available on Spotify and Amazon. Doxter S published 12 new songs in 2019 (Butterfly, Dancers, Form A Line, Amazing, Mountain, Everywhere, and Dorian) and continues in 2020 with Bargain.
Bargain
Bargain by Doxter S is a soulful and lamenting song about a love that is well beyond it’s Sell-By Date. The theme is reflective of the happier early years of romance that give way with time to eventual resentment and the ultimate demise of the relationship.
Bargain by Doxter S refers to a Lover’s Bargain that exists in many idealized love affairs that seems to ignore the true risks and realities of life and love.
This lover’s lament is in the style of a ballad in 6/8 rhythm accompanied by piano, pedal steel guitar, fiddle, banjo, and violoncello.
Bargain by Doxter S sounds like: Willie Nelson, Dan Tyminski, Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash.
Butterfly
Butterfly by Doxter S started out sounding like a nursery rhyme song. The opening melody is very fanciful and sweet. The quintessential nature of the butterfly is her transformation from caterpillar during metamorphosis. This transformation needed expression in music.
Daybreak
Daybreak by Doxter S is a madrigal style polyphonic composition with 3 vocalists accompanied by piano, cello, violin, and music box.
Dancers
Dancers by Doxter S is a dance fantasy with a latin beat. This song evokes the nightlife in Buenos Aires, Argentina and the tango dancing that originated there.
Form a Line
This upbeat song has more energy and less sweetness (than my last wedding song) and will get everyone crowding the dance floor dancing vigorously singing and shouting along with the band.
Amazing by Doxter S
Doxter S has taken inspiration from “Amazing Grace” to create a totally new and original song simply entitled “Amazing”. Sung by a choir, with instrumental accompaniment, Amazing by Doxter S picks up the tempo and lifts the spirit even higher than ever before possible.
This is an upbeat revival style song that echoes the traditional song Amazing Grace in one refrain, but has it’s own upbeat character that will bring the entire congregation to its feet.
Amazing by Doxter S uses pounding percussion, lively hand claps, a variety of spiritual verses, and unforgettable chorus sections. The church organ, electric bass, and electric piano join tied percussion section in support of the choir. The effect is, in a word, Amazing!
Mountain by Doxter S
We were seated at a local Family Restaurant in McLean, Virginia and noticed the middle of the benches were higher. We laughed because we have a similar hump in the middle of our well used bed at home. I described it as a Mountain between us and we both laughed.
I decided that was enough to write a song describing the way couples can become separated even when they are together. This is a very soulful, melancholy love song that I sing with acoustic guitar.
Everywhere by Doxter S is an upbeat, latin rhythm, inspirational song dedicated to a very happy new couple starting out their new life together with a dance and a promise to keep traveling and dancing together, leaving behind all the worries and complications of daily life.
Dorian by Doxter S is a musical interpretation of the Gothic novel by Oscar Wilde – “The Picture of Dorian Gray”. Dorian appears at various times and places chasing after a dream-like companion. The mood is mysterious, the music intoxicating, and at the end Dorian and the music fades away.
You can stream all original music by Doxter S from Crimson Studios by going to the music page. Many of these original songs are accompanied by unpublished versions with a different mix or lead singer.
Heat by Doxter S on Apple Music
Heat by Doxter S on Apple Music
Doxter S has created a mesmerizing new song about a heated relationship that goes on through the night, engaging the listener with soulful lyrics and a contagious melody. Heat by Doxter S is one of 73 original songs available for streaming on Spotify and Apple Music.
Doxter S continues to defy categorization into any popular genre of contemporary American music. These all original creations are written and produced with male and female lead singers including abundant harmonies backed by lots of guitar riffs and acoustic drum breaks. There are now almost 40 titles to explore.
Lyrics
Found a good woman, I Knock on her door, and when I Finally get in, it seems I've Been there before, I get that Feeling every time we meet When I get inside, I feel the Temperature rise, she got the Stereo on, and she looks Into my eyes, and she says Baby, can you feel the beat? We stand there swaying music playing Dancing to the song, playing Smooth Operator all night long A glass of wine, lose track of time, I'm Strumming to the beat, and then she Says to me, Baby, can you feel the heat? Can you feel the beat? Can you feel the heat? Can you feel the beat? Can you feel the heat? And then she Says to me Baby, can you feel the heat? Beautiful woman, I Spend all my time, and when my Mind starts to wandering she Keeps me in line with gentle Whispers, whispers soft and sweet She's so warm and kind, she drives me Out of my mind, she got the Stereo on, and she looks Into my eyes, and she says Baby, can you feel the beat? We stand there swaying music playing Dancing to the song, playing Smooth Operator all night long A glass of wine, lose track of time, I'm Strumming to the beat, and then she Says to me, Baby, can you feel the heat? Can you feel the beat? Can you feel the heat? Can you feel the beat? Can you feel the heat? And then she Says to me, Baby, can you feel the heat?
Tourmenter Chat by Doxter S on Apple Music
Tourmenter Chat (Francais) by Doxter S on Apple Music
Tourmenter Chat by Doxter S was published in 2 versions. The original was in French. Tourmenter Chat is one of 73 original songs available for streaming on Spotify and Apple Music.
Tourmenter Chat (Francais)
Il s’agit de la version originale française de la chanson populaire américaine. La mélodie est contagieux et les paroles sont ludiques et astucieux.
Doxter S est un chanteur, auteur-compositeur vivant près de Washington DC. Il compose sa musique spontanément et développe des thèmes qui peuvent être appréciées par les deux sexes. Doxter S a composé la musique pour voix masculines et féminines.
Tourmenter Chat (Anglais) by Doxter S on Apple Music
The 2nd version of Tourmenter Chat was recorded in English.
Tourmenter Chat (Anglais)
This is the English (Anglais) version of Tourmenter Chat (Tormenting Cat), translated from the original French pop song.
This is the English (Anglais) version of Tourmenter Chat (Tormenting Cat), translated from the original French pop song. The lead and backing vocals are by Katelyn from Studio Pros in L.A. The Mix and Mastering are by Crimson Studios in Virginia.
Form a Line by Doxter S on Apple Music
Form a Line by Doxter S on Apple Music
This upbeat song has more energy and less sweetness (than my last wedding song) and will get everyone crowding the dance floor dancing vigorously singing and shouting along with the band. Form a Line is one of 73 original songs available for streaming on Spotify and Apple Music. Or Listen here:
I wrote a song for a wedding this year [Everywhere by Doxter S] that was light and airy and sweet. I imagined the young newlyweds dancing to it. [on another planet]. The real wedding dances were very different and everyone was crowding the dance floor. They all knew the melodies and lyrics and sang along while dancing vigorously. I was impressed that a wedding song needs to have more energy, less sweetness, a simpler melody, and lyrics everyone would sing. After finishing this song I needed a title. I remembered John Travolta as the Angel Michael (1996) saying that when he first came to earth everyone was just milling around. Michael told them to “Form a Line”.
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Dancers by Doxter S on Apple Music
Dancers by Doxter S on Apple Music
Dancers by Doxter S is a dance fantasy with a latin beat. This song evokes the nightlife in Buenos Aires, Argentina and the tango dancing that originated there. Dancers is one of 73 original songs available for streaming on Spotify and Apple music.
Traveling through the mountains in western Virginia we were listening to local college radio from UVA. As we crossed to the western slope the station changed to a latin program from West Virginia entirely in Spanish. That was the inspiration for this song. Initially I wrote something more humorous with a Mariachi style. I placed that aside and reconfigured the melody into a Tango style instead. The lyrics and title are changed as well.
The singer recalls her experience as a tourist and the lasting impression that stays with her. She carries in her memory the dancers that so impressed on her the beauty and grace of the Tango. She dreams of herself becoming a tango dancer in Buenos Aires.
Dancers by Doxter S includes the traditional instruments used for the tango. The familiar Bandoneon is an essential component, along with latin percussion using conga, wood blocks, and tambourine. A cello and acoustic bass complete the instrumental support for this tango dance.
Lyrics
Instrumental Intro
It was not many years ago
I flew away to Argentina
In Buenos Aires for the Summer
I found an open air Cantina
I tasted wine and sampled Tapas
The cobbled streets were filled with couples
I watched the young tango dancers perform in the square
They moved with beauty and grace they seemed lighter than air
Instrumental Break
One special dancer caught my fancy
She was a raven haired romantic
Her flashing eyes and pouting boca
Made every movement look dramatic
Her partner held her in possession
They danced together with expression
I felt the music they danced to was played just for me
Their every movement was perfectly timed to the beat
Long Instrumental Break
I see that dancer when I'm dreaming
And how I wish that I could be her
When I was younger I was wiser
I saw that beauty was inside her
The music carries like a whisper
I dream that I am dancing with her
Next to a garden with flowers that glow in the light
I would be dancing for hours the moon shining bright
Instrumental Break
Play the music that they dance to just for me
Instrumental Break
It seems so many years ago
I flew away to Argentina
In Buenos Aires for the Summer
I found a open air Cantina
I tasted wine and sampled Tapas
The cobbled streets were filled with couples
I was a young tango dancer alone in the square
I moved with beauty and grace I was lighter than air
Instrumental
Buenos Aires Argentina in my dreams
I still dream I’m dancing tango in the night
Outro
Butterfly by Doxter S on Apple Music
Butterfly by Doxter S on Apple Music
Butterfly by Doxter S on Apple Music started out sounding like a nursery rhyme song. The opening melody is very fanciful and sweet. The quintessential nature of the butterfly is her transformation from caterpillar during metamorphosis. This transformation needed expression in music.
The Butterfly in this song continues her transformation into a human social butterfly. The melody also changes abruptly to reflect the new and exciting life she is seeking. The backing of the violoncello transforms into an overdrive electric guitar with percussion from a full drum set.
Butterfly is one of 73 original songs available for streaming on Spotify and Apple Music.
Lyrics
I am just a butterfly Feel Free
Painted wings on purple flowers Real Me
I emerge from my cocoon Hide Me
After all the April showers Seek Me
You will see me flutter by Hold Me
In the garden there for hours Feel Me
But when I'm in the mood
I shed my innocence
I’ll dance around the moon
I only need the chance
Butterfly Butterfly trying to multiply
Everyone satisfy on my mind in my eye
I go out in the night everything is alright
As I dance in the light of the moon
I'm a Butterfly just a Butterfly
I'm a Butterfly of the Night
I'm a social butterfly Friendly
Painted lips and big eyelashes Lovely
I won't stay inside my room Lonely
Grab my phone and my Sunglasses Meet Me
Everybody passing by Find Me
Turn their heads to watch me dancing See Me
And if I'm in the mood
I lose my innocence and
Dance around the room
I go into a trance
Butterfly Gratify Please be my Alibi
Private eye Counterspy Don't need to justify
Butterfly Lullaby Mystify Me
Butterfly Butterfly trying to multiply
Everyone satisfy on my mind in my eye
I go out in the night everything is alright
As I dance in the light of the moon
I'm a Butterfly just a Butterfly
I'm a Butterfly of the Night
Butterfly Gratify Please be my Alibi
Private eye Counterspy Don't need to justify
Butterfly Lullaby Mystify Me
I am just a butterfly Feel Free
Painted wings on purple flowers Real Me
Dawn by Doxter S on Apple Music
Dawn by Doxter S on Apple Music
Doxter S continues to create and perform original music in multiple genres, including pop, blues, and hip-hop styles, all with clever lyrics and catchy melodies. Dawn by Doxter S is reminiscent of Jim Morrison with the Doors. Dawn by Doxter S is available for streaming on Apple Music and Spotify.
Doxter S has been writing and producing original music in multiple genres over the last decade. Each song is unique in style and performance, but they all have in common very catchy melodies and moving lyrics the engage the listener. Doxter S performs locally in Northern Virginia in the DC Metropolitan area and has published over 73 original songs.
Lyrics
She got me waitin’ here ‘till dawn I think I waited far too long I’m waiting’ ‘till I see her face I think she found a hidin’ place She hot me waitin’ here all night I’ll wait until the mornin’ light I’m alone I been waitin’ al night For too long ‘till the dawn ’til the light We met the first time at sunrise She had black magic in her eyes But there was something in her smile I though I’d stay with her a while We stayed together for the night Together ‘till the mornin’ light I’m alone I been waitin’ all night For too long ‘till the dawn ’til the light We have some history some mystery as well I need to see her face I’m caught up in her spell My head is reelin’ had that feelin’ for so long I made my choice now I must wait wait until the dawn She got me waitin’’ all the time I know the fault is surely mine I call a dozen times each day I don’t know why she stays away She got me waitin’ here all night I’ll wait until the mornin’ light I’m alone I been waitin’ all night For too long ‘till the dawn ’til the light We have some history some mystery as well I need to see her face I’m caught up in her spell My head is reeling’ had that feeling’ for so long I made my choice now I must wait wait until the dawn I’ll wait until the dawn I’ll wait until the dawn
Blues by Doxter S on Apple Music
Blues by Doxter S on Apple Music
Doxter S has created another soulful melody that goes right to the heart, with lyrics thematic of love lost and once again reborn. Blues by Doxter S is one of 73 original songs available for streaming on Apple Music and Spotify.
Doxter S has been creating original songs over the last 10 years that defy categorization. Each new production starts with a catchy melody that evokes a particular mood, match with uncomplicated and meaningful lyrics that reinforce the overall impressions of love, loss, joy, and many other deep emotions.
Lyrics
Woke up this morning don't know why I'm feeling so blue Think I need a break Picked up a paper and I saw a picture of you You are looking great It's been so long since we spoke, wouldn't know what to say It's embarrassing Hi, how've you been, I'm alright, hope you have a nice day Then you just walk away I 'm really not doing well since I last I talked to you No denying it Searching for answers without even having a clue I keep trying it You always had the right questions, knew just what to do You were confidant I could rely on you to do the right thing. Then you... Then you just walked away Don't know why you walked away Think about it every day You found fortune, you found fame But to me you stayed the same Don't know why I feel so blue I feel lost since I lost you Try to live another day Without you I'll waste away Woke up this morning and I saw a picture of you From a year ago Hair like an angel with eyes that are brilliantly blue Blue like indigo It's been so long since we kissed I've forgotten your taste It's been on my mind I need to see you again, there is no time to waste I'm just wasting away Our days together were probably the best of my life No denying now Maybe I should have done more should have made you my wifeI'm not lying now It's been so long since I held you so tight in my arms You've been on my mind I need to hold you again, feel your body so warm Don't you dare walk away I feel lost since I lost you Hope you feel the same way too We're a thousand miles apart But you're right here in my heart You know why I feel so blue I found hope when I found you Stay with me another day You can wash my blues away Make my blues go away Make my blues go away
Change by Doxter S on Apple Music
Change by Doxter S on Apple Music
Doxter S tells a story by creating a mood with melody, harmony, and soulful lyrics that reverberate throughout every new song he produces. Change by Doxter S is one of 73 original songs available for streaming on Apple Music and Spotify.
The more things change, the more they stay the same! With the release of “Change” by Doxter S, we can fully comprehend this recurring theme that informs our understanding of the true meaning of life.
Lyrics
Things change between the lives of you and me Ties strain then break away Seems strange we are too blind for us to see Brings pain for me to say There's a cabin up high where the wind just rustles by And the birds sing a welcoming song I'm alone but I try to survive I don't deny Had not known that our time would be gone Things change between the lives of you and me Ties strain then break away Seems strange we are too blind for us to see Brings pain for me to say We first met in the spring by the fall I bought a ring We were certain our future was bright But the winter was cold if the truth were to be told With the days just as dark as the night Things change between the lives of you and me Ties strain then break away Seems strange we are too blind for us to see Brings pain for me to say We were young when we met it's so easy to forget My heart doesn't recall but it tries We are born and we die without learning how or why We are torn that our feelings are lies Things change between the lives of you and me Ties strain then break away Seems strange we are too blind for us to see Brings pain for me to say