Hi everyone,

Well, over the last few years I have shared my song history on 10 albums. It was something I felt I had to do because I had nothing else to show for my existence in life, and these recordings were the best I could do at the time and, on the latter albums, the lyrics were very significant for those particular moments in time so I felt they had to be released while current and relevant.

As with ‘2020 Vision‘ and ‘The New Lost World -19-20-21‘, this next album, Whatever Happened, will be significant. It is a mish-mash of songs which I put together to form a concept once again. In summary, it is about getting through life in different ways and through different circumstances. In my case it all came good eventually. Major changes were made and a new life began. I’ve still managed to lose money and break a few of my bones but, overall, life is good and my music has progressed. This was due to having more time to learn, listen, practice and develop. Despite the struggles and misfortunes we get through life in some way or another and, in my case on this album, the best way – through love and commitment!

Taste is very subjective and, despite certain criticism, I am pleased with how my songs are now sounding. Songwriting has got me through life and I am now almost sounding as good as I was hoping to a few decades ago. Having a good job, a bit of money, good friends, a decent home, friendly neighbours all that stuff, helps to make life more pleasant but, even when life was shit my songwriting and recording never stopped. There are hints of anger in my voice throughout this playlist, but that’s because I was angry, although the happier songs do also sound a bit dark too, but at least it has a signature sound and a common thread running through the songs. (When you’re not in a good place and struggling, it’s hard to sound like Mary Poppins – not that I could anyway lol). I am now content in life, but this album is about battling through hard times to reach the good times (although comparisons with less fortunate ones is made) and self-justification for your endeavours.

And now, ‘Whatever Happened’ is virtually ready to be released. I could spend another 6 months adding extra parts and making every song absolutely faultless, but I’m not going to. I hope that the people who follow me online, and have liked my music up until now, will appreciate and enjoy how my music is now sounding.

Anyway, bye for now and watch this space for the release date of ‘Whatever Happened’.

Colin E. Pyle
The Lost Connection

PS. Whatever happened – don’t stop!!!!