Very heavy stuff, man. What a departure from the rest of this playlist. Quite ass-kickin',

Faved at 0:15. Not to worry, my friend, this is not "preachy" at all... Just a genuine song representing a part of who you are.

Oh wow, this is good right from the start. I had already faved this one a while back. Just a great love song from the amazing perspective of recall. INCREDIBLE guitarwork. What is your music background, Tharek? This is as good as it gets.

Beautiful opening picking, Tharek! What a genuine voice... Talk about honest music. Wow. I have a feeling that your music will soon begin to influence mine in some pretty profound ways.

How do you do your recording? Do you have separate mics for the vocals and guitar? I'd love to know since it sounds so good (I'm always looking for good ideas in an effort to make my music sound better).

Just a fantastic use of "ours is not to reason why." Great guitarwork and chord progression as always... If you don't come away from this song thinking hard, then there must be something wrong with you.

Just fantastic. So many powerful verses and every one is so meaningful and necessary. Whereas I find it hard to fill out "that dreaded third verse," it seems to me that meaningful words just pour out of Tharek effortlessly as he plays. I wish there were a way to "double favorite" a song when it's this good.

Wow. Just terrific guitarwork counterpointed by lower edgy vocals... What a sound! For me, this is a course in guitar 101... Great track.

All right, well I'm starting my OsCKilO music experience listenting to the playlist "Arise (Live and Acoustic)"... Mostly becuase I already love the title track. This is just a magnificent piece of songwriting. The straightforward simple arrangement and up-front vocals are just terrific. I am such a fan of the live recording, and this is one of the best.

One Mo' Time!!!

Bravo Fellas!! Chilly cool!

Damn fine songwriting! You are a wizard with the words.

A bit of Youssou n'dour, and this would be 100 percent perfect.

Glad you liked the songs. ;)

You can blow out a candle, but you can't blow out a fire. Outstanding cover T. I love Peter Gabriel.

I've listened to this one quite a bit, bro. I love what you've done here, and this is another fine example of your singer/sonwriter excellence!! Sweet!!

spectacular performance. I love the percussion, love the lyrics and your guitar sits in there so sweetly.

Really creative, and beautiful. This is one of the more impressive tracks I have seen so far on this site. Keep up the great work, I'll be listening.

a true ear candy mate! brilliant!

How did I miss this great track. Top job mate very cool.

It's Landry night again! Yep... From the opening notes, I see this Album is gonna be a good one! I love that Chord progression. It is one that Always sounds different depending who plays them. I got a song called "on the fence" that follows them... But not as majestic as this!!!! Love the bridge to the chorus! Lyrics suit the Awesome feel of the song! I'll be walking this trail bro...Great Opener!!

This is some Superb Guitar bro! Sooooo Majestic! I Love what you are doing here with the song writing snap-shots! Reminds us all that music should be fun! Peace bro! T

Real cool !!!!! Sounds like my old C64! 8-bit nostalgic Sweetness!

This is 2 mins 46 secs of Hardcore chorus action!

The last minute is right out of a western! Superb!

Da, Dah da Dah, Da Da Dah da Dah Dah! Freaking Awesome!

F*ck Yeah!!! Love it!!!!!!

Mr Boner...... Great Track!!!! Awesomely Catchy! Faved!

Again... Utterly Awesome! Is that a Sas/Saz playing the complex melody in the back ground?

This really hits a note with me. I cant really express how Awesome I think this track is! Amazing and Utterly Sublime!

Sweet!!!!! Love that Harp Bro!!!! I always wanted to sound like that! Your playing is soooo mellow!

Awesome Song!

Stunning!!! Utterly Stunning! W/Feeling and then some! Peace T (OsCKilO)

Great Song! Love it! I did one called "Quiet Epithany" which went along the same lines. Your Chorus is very cool. Catchy Heartfelt song!

Dirty Boy!!! This is F*cking Superb!!!

Sweeeet! Great Song bro!!!!

Holy Sh*t man.... The good time you had in this is infectious!!! What a superb track!!! Stream of thought lyric prevails!

Last Track of the Album... Well... This is the perfect closing tune...... As Impressed at the Guitar and Musical skills I am, This was not the highlight of the Album for me... The Highlight was that I was Listening to a man of substance, imparting lessons, messages and Good times and life experience that he “May have” (Sorry...Title is cool) had through his songs! That’s what it ever should be about bro! I have only ever listened to around three albums in my life.. Was Busy as a Kid..... And I’m from the dance music generation. One was by Cat Stevens .... One By Damien rice .... And this is the third... I can Honestly say that this is on par and to be brutally honest, I prefer your works.. There is an air about your album that suggests you are the genuine article! No Pretence.. .... Just Straight up Tunes That someone can take something from... I wrote “Arise” after listening to one of your tracks... I Thought “Why don’t I just Appreciate what I have!” I hope the messages in your tunes continue to influence me... It Aint a bad way to be bro. Thanks for a great Album! Peace T (OsCKilO)

Every young Man should listen to this track.. F*cking awesome message!!!

The Lead sonds like a piano! Cool!