In memory of Gabe Scheller and Stephen Hampton. JV Andres - vocals, guitar, shaker, piano Veejay Andres - vocals, piano You told me once, you were all alone That you had no one to put your burdens on You put a silver bullet into its shaft…

An interview with Rob Brezsny by Justine Toms of New Dimensions Radio

Veejay Andres - piano, guitar, drums, vocals JV Andres - vocals Justin Alcasid - bass guitar As he's sitting in his chair The cigarette smoke is lingering in the air And the sun touches his shoe He looks out through the glass The sound…

I had been choosing songs to perform during communion in my church's Sunday services. One Saturday night I was having trouble finding a song that had the themes that I wanted to address, so I wrote one. JV Andres - guitar, vocals Veejay Andres…

SKWINIK BY OKPO RECORDS

This song is the first of a collaboration we have begun with Josh Brokaw. We have started working with other lyricists and musicians to see songs completed that we would not have thought of ourselves. We're pretty excited to share what we come…

It was Christmastime 2011. We really wanted to perform an original Christmas song for a coffee shop show a week away, So, we wrote one. Josh Brokaw: lyrics, Banjo Veejay Andres: vocals, sleigh bells JV Andres: guitar, vocals Daniel Wilson: vocals…

JV Andres - vocals, guitar, clock Veejay Andres - vocals, piano Spirit be the sieve That filters out my thoughts Uphold me and remind me of How much this life has cost Each flight, I feel like I'm taking a hard right From you In…

Raeann Feist- lyrics, vocals Veejay Andres- vocals, tambourine, shaker JV Andres- guitar Daniel Wilson- engineer As her death boat drifts with the currents run Her beautiful hair shines, golden in the sun The breeze gently kissing it with…

JV Andres - vocals, piano, guitar, drums Veejay Andres - vocals The love of my life is a constant companion She watches me all night and day Her eyes never rest or avert from the horrors She watches me pillage and burn I see in my own…

This should be the final tune from Nitro's "Wanna Dance" album project. Ruthie's "theme song". I added the slide guitar at the end. Nitro:Guitar/Drums/vocal Ruthie:vocals Tommy:Bass Charlie:harmonica Bull: Keys Rick:Lead G. Kavin:Lead G.

This song was originally written for a training video of the Children's Museum of Houston, but is dedicated to anyone working in the field of customer service. JV Andres - guitar, vocals, shaker, pattycake Veejay Andres - piano, vocals, snare…

Veejay and I wanted to do something special for our dad for Father's Day in 2012, so we took one of the songs that he wrote when he was much younger and covered it. In a way, we are recognizing our genetic musical heritage. Joseph Andres: lyrics…

JV Andres - vocals, guitar Veejay Andres - vocals, piano I say, "Marco." You say, "Polo." I'm trying not to peek. There's barely a sound when you yell from under water. How can I find you if I can't hear you speak? Cootie germs, homework…

A cover of a song by Joel Hatcher.

Breaking up song - ai demo, my lyrics.

Rough stab at a kinda different sound, and my first use of some drum sounds from an obsolete synth. Your comments are invited, but please be kind! :-)

This song was written during the winter of 2006 in the Chicago area. I had fallen hopelessly in love. There was a train to catch and a flight halfway around the world involved. Veejay Andres - melodica, vocals JV Andres - guitar, vocals…

Top massive airplay from youngbone titled "Dey dia dey wait" listen and enjoy.

J.V. Andres - guitar, vocals Veejay Andres - piano, vocals Played as the final song and recessional during a church Advent service. A Sufjan arrangement using traditional lyrics by Reginald Heber.

J.V. Andres - guitar, vocals Veejay Andres - piano, vocals A Sufjan arrangement of a carol by Placide Cappeau, translated by John S. Dwight.

J.V. Andres - guitar, vocals Veejay Andres - piano, vocals Played as an offertory during a church Advent service. A cover of a Sufjan Stevens song.

J.V. Andres - guitar, vocals Veejay Andres - piano, vocals An arrangement of a French carol translated by James Chadwick with music by Edwin S. Barnes.

J.V. Andres - guitar, vocals Veejay Andres - piano, vocals A cover of a song by Sufjan Stevens.

J.V. Andres - guitar, vocals Veejay Andres - piano, vocals An arrangement of various medieval antiphons possibly combined in the 12th century, translated from Latin by John M. Neale.

J.V. Andres - guitar, vocals Veejay Andres - piano, vocals A Sufjan arrangement of a hymn with words by Isaac Watts.

[2006] The Radian's Threshold - Cognitive Response

I wrote this song for my church's 2011 Good Friday service. It was great to be part of a creative outpouring representing many different age groups and media. Vocals and guitar: JV Andres Holy one You are the way Precious son Of light and clay…

A cover of a song by Chris Quilala.

A cover of a song by Chris Lizotte.

A cover of a song by Jon Foreman.

This was played as an instrumental during the procession of the bride and sung as a recessional. It is a cover of an arrangement by Sufjan Stevens of an old hymn.

A cover of a song by Joel Houston.

This hymn was also in the ceremony. It's the groom's favorite song.

A modern hymn by Charitie L. Bancroft. This was also played in the ceremony.

An arrangement of a song by Steve Hindalong and Derald Daugherty.

One of the hymns we played in Amanda and Jeremy's ceremony.

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Interpolation of Day 1.

dubby little thing :)

You Are Unchangeable Verse 1: While trapped in the dark, I called on Your name; You came and shone Your light. The one who held me there Fled and never turned—then I knew You’re the Light. You paid the price for my pride, And for the…

probably the most 'full band' thing i've ever done

I wrote and recorded this song a few months back (on Inauguration / MLK Day). A month or so ago, I re-recorded it to change the key but was not satisfied with the guitar sound, so I re-re-recorded the guitar today (still not satisfied...) and…

just trying to get reacquainted with ableton

The full moon is already being felt. Spent a good amount of energy today just speaking the language and then trying to work in community. This is the hard stuff. Building community takes conversation. calm, context, and collaboration. Probably…

I made this in Ableton from piano bits I'd created a while ago.

Sleepy loops.

Take your time to find the right one The sun don't rush to meet the dawn Every star has its own glow So let the moment softly flow No need to race No need to run A masterpiece is never spun In hurried hands or fleeting nights Patience…

Hello, Are You There To share the love We have found

She walks in light that blinds my eyes Her smile’s a spark that fills the skies The world could spin or fall away But she’s the reason I will stay she is the spirit in the sky

I've been chasing shadows in the light Running through the echoes of the night The road is winding but I just don’t care I hear your voice it says take me there Always and always