Song 16 of 16, that ends the latest album which was released in December 2022, which featured my mate on guitar and vocals (the same one who was featured throughout, ‘The Lost & Found History’ album) is not being released as a single, but is currently being promoted in various countries (although the UK has not been included). It is probably the most complete song on the album and deserves more exposure than it was getting as placed at the end of a long playlist. If you haven’t already please check it out on Spotify, Pandora, Apple, Deezer, Amazon or whatever streaming site you prefer. Thanks.
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Website Acceessibility
Dear Subscribers and other readers,
Since Jetpack took over WordPress the prevention of people accessing my website seems to have occurred. For the last few weeks it seems nobody has viewed any pages on www.the-lost-connection.com. If any of you have still been able to access my website then please let me know, but the stats seem to say otherwise. You will see I have just added the poetry book manuscript link in the drop menu again. The book is in its early stages of production but it can be the draft version can be viewed on the website still, hopefully, if todays updates have amended the problems that seemed to have prevented anybody visiting.
This year very virtually no new music has been created and very few new lyrics have been written. The small amount of time I have has been dedicated to created the manuscript for Volume One of the book, and Volume Two and beyond. I did create a new song last weekend but still in its early stages. It is relevant to ‘Lost In Reality’ but not sure if it will ever be perfected enough for release. At least I’ve finally started to get musically productive once again this year.
If you are unable to access certain areas of my website still, then just send me an email and I will try and make whatever you want to read possible.
Thanks and apologies for any inconveniences temporarily incurred.
Colin E Pyle
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The Words Behind The Music
Hi everyone,
Since December I haven’t done much musically, but have been preparing for a book release instead. It is currently in the publishing process and should be out towards the end of the year. No-one seems to be listening to my songs and music much at the moment, which is understandable as there is so much more music out there that has had a lot of time, money and effort spent on it and it shows in the production quality.
Releasing my music on a budget was not a risk, but more of a personal decision and, financially, of little loss and concern. It was more of an inner desire and not a quest for success.
However, the release of my lyrics in the form of poetry is a big venture and at a price. As I gave my songs some exposure, in an audible format, I felt it was only right to give my words a chance without the music being the main focal point. It is a brave thing for me to do as hardly anybody knows me and the chance of the book gaining interest is doubtful. This is where i am relying on the publishing company to do what is needed to reach the people that will be interested.
I will mention the release closer to the time and hope for the best. If (or if not in fact) it gains success i will release more books of lyrical poetry. I am working on the manuscripts for book 3 and beyond.
I will say that if poetry isn’t your kind of thing then that doesn’t mean you’ll dislike the words within my books. They are influenced by reality, but in a fictional context more often than not. Often, the words are written from an ‘I/ Me’ perspective, but not necessarily applicable to myself, just me putting myself in someone else’s situation and seeing things from their perspective.
I will leave it at that, for now, and let you decide if and when you get to read them.
Thanks for reading this and I hope my writing history can create an interesting read.
Kind regards,
Colin E. Pyle
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Book Publishing Deal Signed: Lost In Reality
Hi everyone,
This week I signed a publishing deal with Austin Macauley.  For the next few months I will be working with the publishing team, designing the book how it needs to appear when it is released towards the end of the year.  I cannot reveal too much for now as the publishing company will be dealing with most of the matters concerning its promotion and publication. Up until now, for the last few months it has been quite exciting creating the manuscript, book cover and other parts but, when officially creating my bio, intro and blurb it becomes a bit more real and… um, not frightening but REAL!! I am a bit of perfectionist and there is always the fear that it might not turn out as good as I want, but if all goes to plan, then I am sure I will pleased when the book is released.
Just thought I’d update everyone and hope that my lyrics will be enjoyed when separated from the music. Volume One will contain 5 albums of lyrics. If it does gain a lot of interest then Volume Two will be released next year, hopefully. The manuscript is as good as complete already.
My next task is to select my 3rd book selections, which will be just poetry, or lyrics that are very poetic at least (and not released as songs (although a few poems that were released as songs I may find hard not including).
Thanks for all of those following me and to anyone who buys my book later this year.
Best wishes,
Colin E Pyle
The Lost Connection,
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Poetry Book Manuscript
LOST IN REALITY (the manuscript)
Hi all,
Had a few problems getting this manuscript just right, and readable for all to view. Hard work getting this ready when doing a 50 hour week job as well, but I’m getting there. Above, I have created a slightly different cover to the original one used in the manuscript. I’m not sure which will be used when it gets published though. Anyway, just thought I’d create this post so anyone wishing to have a read can now. I hope I have done everything right this time!
Colin
The Lost Connection -
Lost In Reality (The Manuscript)
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Quick preview! This is the cover and the manuscript is currently being reviewed.
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The Poetry Book Idea: Song Lyrics in The Form Of Poetry –
Hi everyone,
I need to know if those who are following me, would be interested in buying a book of my lyrics in a poetry format. This is just an idea that’s in its early stages of research and preparation.
The first book will probably consist of lyrics from 4 of my albums (but maybe 5):
1/ Mask Of Reality – Reality In Dreamland
2/ Lost Property
3/ 2020 Vision
4/ The New Lost World
5/ Whatever Happened
This will be 87 lyrical poems within this book.
This will cost me up to £2000 to set-up. If the book is sold for £9.99 then I will need to sell 200. I am still making enquiries so I can find the best deal. If enough interest is shown then I will proceed with this plan. Anyone know about crowd-funding?
And then, if all goes well, I will release lyrics from other albums and actual poetry that has not been recorded in any format so far.
Please let me know if you are/will be interested, and I will make the necessary preparations to make such a book publishable.
To make the poems a little more understandable, it will help if the reader is familiar to my music but, even if not, I would like to think I can still be appreciated in a poetic form.
I am open to advice and suggestions, so please feel free to respond.
Thanks,
Colin E. Pyle The Lost Connection
PS. “I write about life, I write about death, I write so when I’ve gone something is left.”
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Forever Together, Me And You – The Single
Hi all,
Today my new single was released. This wasn’t going to be a single but, due to the delay of ‘Whatever Happened’ I decided to release this song to keep things moving and show another side to me, perhaps. This, as with my last single, is quite revealing in terms of words and cover picture (an actual photo), I like to be quite secretive, but I guess reality is finally kicking in and the cartoon-like dreamworld is over. I hope the song is liked and hopefully the new album will follow within a few weeks. Here is the link:
Forever Together, Me And You by The Lost Connection – DistroKid
Thanks for reading and listening, hopefully.
Colin E. Pyle
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Poems for publishing idea
Hello all,
A few people have suggested that I should concentrate on poetry instead of recording songs. This was obviously suggested by those who weren’t very keen on my songs, but quite liked my lyrics. I have considered this option, but in addition to recording music.
As I’ve written quite a lot it is hard to know where to begin. I have recently had an idea though – release a book segregating the lyrics into album chapters. This is one option, but some of the songs may not come over well in a poem format. Also, many of my best poems were never turned into songs. Bearing this in mind I could release another volume of the ‘Unreleased Lyrics And Poems’.
Another idea I considered was grouping the poems into categories. This may make the reading a bit heavy and less interesting if all about similar subjects.
A third option was just to release them them in chronological order, in a multitude of volumes. Not every poem/lyric I wrote was worth publishing and there were periods that were better than others.
I will ponder over these options and look at the book publishing options available and update all as and when I come to a decision.
If anyone has any suggestions or advice feel free to tell me.
Thanks,
Colin E. Pyle The Lost Connection
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