dimestop

I appreciate you opening up like that, brother. Thats a heavy story to carry, and Im sorry you had to go through so much loss and recovery. The fact youre still standing, still creating, still present with your kids and grandkids says a lot about your resilience. I hear no bitterness in you, just honesty and depth. Respect to you for that.

Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment!

You know, Paul, I first heard the word "sciatica" from my wife towards the end of her first pregnancy. Before then, I had never even come across the term. Trust me, as an African, words are only important to us when our survival depends on them, if you know what I mean. Looking back, it's possible she was dealing with a different kind of pain and figured that anything that intense had to be sciatica.

Anyway, I brought that up because when you mentioned it, I went and looked up the common symptoms. Man, just reading about it made me uncomfortable. If a few paragraphs can make me not want to continue reading, then I honestly can't imagine what it's like having to live with that kind of pain in your own body.

Now, I think you and I both know I don't have the power to heal anyone, and I don't believe any of us do. But I do believe the One who made us knows us better than anyone else ever could. So the best we can do is take our requests to Him honestly and sincerely.

After all, He said in Matthew 7:8 that everyone who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. To me, that means we don't have to approach Him timidly. We can come confidently and lay our burdens before Him.

After seeing your message, I pulled out my little worn-out Bible, the one I always run to when I need to hear His words. I read Luke 10:19 and Psalm 23:1-6 with you in mind. And since you invited me to pray along with you, I used your name specifically when I prayed. I asked the Lord not only to heal you, but also to walk with both of us and continue guiding us through this life.

Just so we're clear, I'm no pastor or priest. I'm simply standing with you in spirit, believing that God's healing isn't limited by distance, circumstances, or anything else. In a way, I read those verses as though I were Paul, the one dealing with the sciatica. Maybe when you have a quiet moment, you can read them yourself and spend some time reflecting on them.

I pray the Lord becomes your shield and your protection. I pray He takes you under His mighty wings and heals you in a way that leaves no doubt about where the healing came from. And when that day comes, not if but when, I hope you'll give Him all the glory.

One thing I've learned the hard way is that the secret to getting through life is found in the very name the world often overlooks: Jesus.

So that's my prayer for you, my friend.

Amen.

Hello Mr. Dimestop.

I am sorry to hear that you are still in a lot of pain.
Rest well, accompanied by the World Cup or my music ofcourse lol

I can't manage to sing to this beat, but I have created a spoken word piece to it. You will probably hear it soon.

I don't care for the World Cup and only watch when my own country is playing.
I wish you a speedy recovery and lots of viewing pleasure, and thank you for your compliment.

Thanks paul No loops in this track man, i was a bit iffy with the vocals but they eventually worked i think.
Im sorry your still having trouble with your nerves man my partner sister suffers the same she gets bed ridden with it, watch what your doing with that pills man esp with a whisky. :)

hello dimestop,

thanks a lot for the positive feedback, it's really appreciated! i don't sing on this one, i let this part for singers who have voice quality lol

Thanks Paul, I'm in a age that I no longer bother about future consequences. When I add vocals it's not to get famous, it's more as an example what it could become with the touch of real singers. I deliver the idea, for others to use it or not. ;)

Pain suckks... I have great Knee pain and lovely neuropathy in my feet from Type 2 Diabetes. I am under great medication, and I do have some therapeutic remedies. But I understand the disruption pain brings to your life. Thank you for a very comprehensive dissection of my song. I appreciate that. " The first person to ever tell me I had something worth sharing," I wish someone had told you that long ago. I always knew that you had a story to tell, a feeling to express, and you were struggling to find that avenue. It's been my absolute honor to tell you that you... Yes, you had that always inside of you. I could hear that, I could see that. But it was in telling you that you had that, that you... Yes, you found that... You discovered the creative and the innovative voice that's been wanting to come out for a long time. I cannot tell you how incredibly proud of you I am for finding that inner voice and motivation. And now, look at you, now you're guiding the next generation of looperpeople to learn what you learned. As I get Older, I realize life is not always about how much you have got, but how much you have given. It's such a balance, and yet it's sometimes more rewarding for me to see the success of others as opposed to me. I get great satisfaction from seeing others comment on your work as inspirational. Never give up, never give in. You got this one, mate! I will always be your champion when you need it. Until then, carry on, I salute you!

Thank you for the lyric appreciation - that means shed loads to me - Oli is so intuitive with musical interpretation so we are lucky, in that respect - Glad you got the humour ;)

Hey Paul! Thanks for the support! We have 7 vocalists, so What we try to do is feature 3 of the 7 in every song. The first album featured 3 much more than the others so we tried to balance that out more on this album

Hello Paul !! I am glad you like it my friend !! Thank you very much for your so kind and encouraging comment ! You know my friend - I think that sometimes the result is much better than me (a mediocre player) who organized it... Cheerssssssssssssss !!

Fit like paul,
cheers man the whole tune was made from Aaron's loop pack i tthought i would try show case his loops.

Ive not been to sleep yet lol 1-0 cant complain 1st win in the bag a draw in we are tthrough lol im looking forward to your lots games i hope they do well again cheers for the listen and comment man :)

Thanks Paul man big up!!

I totally agree with this. I think more music would hit the right ears if it were done that way. Yeah I came up with the sludge trap thing a few years ago, but its even more relevant now

Hey Paul, it gets increasingly difficult to classify some of these tracks, man. Someone looking for a straight trap beat will hear this and be like nope, that ain't it. Same on the industrial side. I just call it sludge trap. But there's no entry for that genre...yet lol. Im glad u like it, I've got more like it coming

You've given me a lot to think about with this message, bruh. I'm deeply grateful that you take the time not only to listen to the music, but also to hear the heart behind it.
We certainly live in challenging times, brother. I believe that when we're willing to share our struggles, our battles, and how we overcome them, we give hope to others who may be walking the same road. Our victories become signposts, showing that there is a way through the darkness.

Ironically, many of these songs encourage me as well. Sometimes, listening back to them reminds me of the very things I was trying to express when I wrote them, and somehow they help keep me going too. In a way, I'm often preaching to myself as much as anyone else.
Much respect, my brother.

Hi Paul.
How is it with your Pain? I hope you feel better now.
Always good to hear that you love it .
Also nice to hear that my English step by step becomes better.
Thanks Paul.

Haha, give it a go, brother! Id really love to hear you flow for sure. Thanks again!

Thanks man! I really appreciate it. Yeah, I thought about stretching it out to 3 minutes but I figured I would rather have a really solid 2 minutes and not have it get repetitive. I also am so bad at telling different genres apart, so youre probably right that its more trap. Thank you so much!

Hi Paul!

I know, I've seen Manuela and her band's posts, their live performances, and from the comments in this community, I know how many years she's been sharing her work with you all.

But even if that weren't the case, what matters to me is people, how they treat me, and how they behave towards me. From day one, Manuela went out of her way to give me advice, explain things to me, and basically dedicate her time to me. And in this life, time is the most valuable thing we have, because the time we dedicate to others we'll never get back. That's why what's important to me are people, how they treat me, and Manuela, like everyone else, has treated me from the beginning with courtesy, respect, and dedication.

I've often heard songs that sounded like AI, but if they were, they're just fooling themselves, not me. I simply listen, and if I like it, I comment, and if they don't reply (as sometimes happens), well, I don't comment again. I believe that courtesy comes first. I don't understand the direct attack, the radical accusation, when these are things that I believe can't be proven. I'm no expert; I can't comment on AI or sound editing procedures, but I do understand education, harmony, and letting others live in peace. It would be different if I were being scammed, if someone were selling me a Goya and it was a photocopy; then I would appreciate being warned. But this isn't the case here. Nobody is profiting at anyone else's expense, which is why I don't understand it.

I discovered LM by chance, and although I had never been part of a chat room or community, I signed up to thank Odarka for her acapella. And when I saw the welcome you all gave me, I began to feel comfortable among you, because of the good harmony and familiarity that was conveyed here.

As I've already said below, I don't come here to read about conflicts or tensions. I want peace in my life and to be able to relax when I come here, like I have been these past three months. I already have enough stress in real life. I hope harmony, peace, civility, and respect for others will return.

Best regards, Juan Carlos

Bruva P! Intuition is a monster! Believe it or not, I pictured you catching a dance vibe to this one! Yep like back in the day dancing! You remember!

So likewise you got that special huge slice of my Loop experience pie. I sum you up as a REAL SOLDIER! Your resilience is your super power.

What you heard you liked and that is again my BAFTA LOL! Thanks for the continued support and friendship as always. You be and stay safe. P.S. Tell Mr. Sciatica Exactly where to go!

Peace,

Mark

AHH IS MUSIC TO MY EARS BROTHERS ! I am honored to help you in your bad days or pain, that is why i always believed that music is medicine for the soul. Heal my brother you deserve it and more ! Have a great week brother Paul ''