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    The Words Behind The Music

    8 March 2023

    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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    Won’t Stop! (Single Version) by The Lost Connection – DistroKid

    8 August 2022

    Hi everyone,

    Today, 8th August 2022, I finally released another single, which I have been working on all year, I rarely release singles, but when I do it is because the song is very important to me. ‘Voluntary Redundancy’ was a single I had to release as it was the start of a new era in so many ways. ‘Won’t Stop!’ is a about carrying on the passion of making music no matter what anyone else thinks. The music in this song was created, by my friend and I, around 3 decades ago and luckily I recorded it when it happened. I decided to add lyrics last year and turned it into a full song this year. This single is a short version, but on the album a slightly longer version will begin the album and an even newer, and fuller version, will end the album.

    The next single will be ‘I Am Just Me’ and then I will release the album soon after, hopefully. Please check out ‘Won’t Stop!. It was co-created and is about our separate musical endeavours and, despite whatever happened, we didn’t stop creating music. Unfortunately, spare time is rare and finding time to complete any of our songs over the decades, and now, has always been hard. Luckily, due to breaks from work, I managed to get another album completed and as I feel the production has progressed I have decided to release a couple of singles. No singles were released from ‘The New Lost World -19-20-21’, nor ‘Lost Property’. In 2013, ‘SongCast’ was released through SongCast radio (aptly enough) but was only available for a few years. It can now be found on ‘The Lost & Found History (2021 Song Update)’ album though. As it happens, I have written a song about DistroKid, so hopefully that will be recorded in the future, but time is running out and ‘Whatever Happened’ may be my last album I release, but let’s hope I/we won’t stop recording songs and making musical memories for ourselves and anyone else who digs what I do.

    Thanks for reading this post and, if you like what I do, please buy/stream this song when possible (and share if you really like it).

    Colin E. Pyle
    The Lost Connection

    Won’t Stop! (Single Version) by The Lost Connection – DistroKid

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    Whatever Happened – The next album!!

    25 June 2022

    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!!!!

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    Love and sexually orientated songs with a difference… (The first 12 only listed so far)

    27 April 2022

    Here’s some lyrics I have written in which I play around with double meanings, metaphors, comedic sexual encounters using my weird imagination in conjunction with reality. Hope you enjoy, but don’t read if you’re easily offended and have no sense of humour, as a few are a bit… well, you’ll see maybe. 😂

    Love Me (0004)
    La’Linda (0011)
    Love Music (0016)
    Love Struck (Thor The Lady) (0038)
    Onion Man (Death By Quest For An Onion Lover) (0040)
    Hot Dog (NEW VERSION) (0040)
    Love Drug (Bang! Bang! You’re Under The Gun) (0052)
    Do I Know You? (0061)
    The Lonely Heart Hotel (0075)
    Yogurt Lady (0096) (0096)
    Mermaid Tale (0133)
    Blind Date (0269)
    Isabel Blue Meets Me Wright (0317)

    https://the-lost-connection.com/song-lyric-index/ This is the link if you want to check out the lyrics above.

    I will update this list, in due course, so it includes all lyrics that have been written with these kinds of themes.

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    Just A Question (Before Things Get Heavy) (Song 008)

    4 April 2022

    https://the-lost-connection.com/just-a-question-before-things-get-heavy-song-008/

    This was written in 1990 and recorded about 6 years later. It was part of my ‘Reality In Dreamland’ story and was finally released in 2020 (although taken from a tape recording). 

    "Are my ideas the right ideas?  Is this shape a shapeless shape?  Is it gonna make or break? Either way how long will it take? If it doesn't go anywhere what changes will I have to make?  I like writing songs as a form of expression, I like playing music with a hint of aggression, my songs are on paper, my music's on tape, I'd like it on CD, but is it the right shape?"

    As it happens, no changes were made and I continued in my own slow progressive kind of way. Unsuccessful, but true to myself, nonetheless. The album is ‘Mask Of Reality – Reality In Dreamland’, but still not on CD, just MP3 format.

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    Whatever Happened… https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/UrQJ7

    27 March 2022

    Hi everyone,
    Over the last couple of years I have released many songs on many albums, as you know, but didn’t spend too much time on them as they were written in the moment and new things were happening. I am currently working on the next album, but have less spare time than in the previous decades. However. as the album is nearly complete, I am trying to make sure all the songs are sounding just how I want them to, before it is released. I am debating about the final playlist and whether I need to add any additional songs. ‘Bliss’ is a sweet piece of music, but I am finding it harder to sing than most, so I am debating whether to replace it with another new one, or keep trying to improve it. I have re-recorded one of my Christmas songs and recorded a new one, which I am not sure if to include on the album and, ‘We Won’t Stop’ has recently been updated with my co-writer. At the moment the first version is on the playlist and the duo version. As we rarely get chance to record together I’m not sure if to wait until it is perfected, or leave it off.

    If you could let me know what you think that may help me to decide. Here is the playlist as it stands. Here is an explanation about the songs that are likely to be featured on the new album:

    The first song was written about the never ending desire to play music, despite what people think.

    1/ We Won’t Stop (just me) – Mixing amendments still required, but it is the most liked song on SoundCloud so far.

    This was composed with the James Bond (007) theme in mind:

    2/ The Battle Within – I’m happy with this mix and consider this to be the best instrumental I have recorded so far.

    An old tune, that was used in an unreleased song, was updated when I collaborated with a lady named Jodylynn. This was going to be sung by someone else but, for now, only me:

    3/ Shattering – After much amending I think this is sounding good enough to be released. I could add more, but there is a limit.

    This was inspired by a brief about about a bunch of people travelling from island to island, but the brief passed and I changed it slightly:

    4/ (Feel The Vibe) With My Tribe – This began as a collaborative effort, but this final result was all of my own making. Almost as good as I want it, but a slight vocal volume adjustment needed in one part.

    This was written and recorded within 24 hours of the ‘If’ idea being thrown at myself and other musicians:

    5/ Ifs And Buts – It could be improved, but I am happy with this mix. The vocals on the first 2 verses could be improved but I am reasonably happy with this version.

    A song based on a few silly errors that affected my trust in people and made me a bit paranoid. You cannot help the way you are, or prevent the way you have become sometimes.

    6/ I Am Just Me – I think this could be released as a single as sounding pretty good all round.

    A physicology that is worth understanding:

    7/ The Fastest Man In The World – Another one that I think is ready for release.

    This was written when I was not where I wanted to be, but alcohol and cigarettes were needed to get me through it, but I was still unsure as to what I needed. The answer was: a long break and a new job. This happened and so much more. I gave up smoking after meeting my (now) fiancée and we now live together, sold my house and bought a smaller new home, cleared my mortgage, released 10 albums and a single and life is now great.

    8/ I Don’t Like What I Do – I’ve amended the lyrics since it was first written in 2018. It is not perfect yet, but almost there.

    Based on a winning mentality and having a goal in life, as opposed to not wanting any success:

    9/ The Best – A song written very quickly while thinking ‘sync’, but just a jigsaw piece in the concept of this playlist.

    Here are 3 songs about different relationship/interaction scenarios:

    A sad 50 years of marriage:

    10/ Golden Anniversary – A song written in 1990 which was recorded very quickly and, despite room for improvements, I’ll probably make do with this version.

    A guy encouraging a female friend into his car to get things moving, so-to-speak:

    11/ Beep! Beep! – Another song written while in ‘sync’ mode, but became just a very unusual song. I have included it for it’s unique time signature and for a more variety.

    A food advert inspired song, but could also be regarded as a song about a twisted lusting to please, even if it leads to death:

    12/ Onion Man – Death By Quest For An Onion Lover – The lyrics are so whacky I had to record it (although 30 years later). Some synth brass parts could be slightly amended, but it’s getting better. Tricky one to sing as there are 2 different characters (male and female) within the song.

    And then a bit of a deviation… This song questions our actions:

    13/ What Is Justice? – I am debating about removing a small middle section in this song before the album is released. This is the most riskiest/controversial song on the album, and in my history so far, almost!

    After a weird period of change, all came good and this is about the woman that made my life better.

    14/ Bliss – I need a love song to balance out the different scenarios, but this sounds a bit gloomy, although sweet (musically) and very sentimental. I can’t sing love songs very well so the vocals aren’t very good.

    And this is a love song that doesn’t sound like one, but is nonetheless:

    15/ You – This was recorded from scratch on 24-03-22. I need to improve on this initial idea, but at least I’ve started it.

    Other songs for consideration are:

    1/ My Christmas Wish (A waltz song from last year)
    2/ ‘We Won’t Stop (The L & F Version)
    3/ A Very Merry Christmas (a new version of an old song, released in 2020)
    4/ What My Father Said (This contains a lot of bad language and doesn’t fit as comfortably in this playlist, but was recorded to tie in with ‘We Won’t Stop’.
    5/ This Gift (a song from 2015 and recorded a few years later).
    6/ Cheap New Book (A song from 1990/91 which was re-recorded with my late mate, Steve Emm, in 2016.
    7/ Squeeky – This contains lots of puns and innuendos.
    8/ A Lost Love (A good song but not sure if it will be placed on any album now).
    9/ Crazy In Love (A good song, but recorded a few years ago and most have been tecorded 2021 and 2022 so far.

    Hopefully the current playlist will be released as album in the coming weeks or months.

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    473 Subscribers

    5 February 2022

    Hi to anyone reading.

    I have many subscribers, but no communication or interaction history. By looking at the emails I can see the names of many of them, some of which seem to be very well known people, but it would be good to know who they are for sure. If you happen to subscribe then please let me know and feel free to subscribe to emails list so I can interact more with the people that count.

    I could email each individuallly, but that could take a while 😂.

    That’s all for now and hope to hear from current subscribers, or future ones, soon.

    Colin (The Lost Connection)

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