Brian Peters

Wrote this little singalong many years ago for a fellow Soundclouder who was feeling a bit low. My daughter was in her early teens when she took the lead vocals, and my son was pre-teen. I’m hugely indebted to the supremely talented Russ Sinfield for taking time out to mix and master this little pick-me-up - thanks a ton, mate, I’m really very grateful. (https://soundcloud.com/russell-sinfield #ch...

A real joy to have Karin-Maria Brunner join me on this song. She has really done an amazing job with my basic track. My grateful thanks and deepest appreciation to you, Karin-Maria. (@user-53145152-479345033) https://soundcloud.com/karin-maria-brunner K-M: Epic pad, Vintage synthesiser strings, harp, violin, viola, cello, crash, bass, processing, mixing and mastering Me: vocals, guitars, drums, ke...

I bought a 12-string for the first time in my life - had a little play around. I just love that ringing jangly sound. And repetitive mantric devotionals are great to listen to as well! My Grace Is Enough (Brian Peters) My grace is enough for you My grace is enough for you For all that you do And all you go though My grace is enough for you Look A Little Higher (Brian Peters) Look a little higher t...

I wrote this last year after some tragic news events. While the gun control discussion goes on, I’m still hoping… A real pleasure to have Pravinand joining in…thanks mate, your harmonica really gives this a lift. @johnny-minstrel Last Bullet To Fall (Brian Peters) He had his workout, got into shape With a pre-dawn run Bought some takeout, briskly escaped Into the morning sun A rodded wood beam, tr...

This is a delightful departure from my norm. I’ve always loved the Wayfarer cloud, and suggested a collaboration. DG sent me this powerful, haunting music, and the whole song lyric was written within a few hours of listening to it. This is the first time I’ve written something to another piece of music. Thanks a million for such a pleasurable and novel experience, DG. Such a joy working with you o...

This is what jamming with the great Johnny Minstrel sounds like. We always loved that light free airy sound. No added fx. Thanks Pravinand @johnny-minstrel JM: electric guitar, harmonica The Line (Brian Peters) I was looking out my window on the first day of Spring Thought I saw the Winter phantom, well he touches everything We never know what's good or bad until one of them is gone Everyone is lo...

Thank you for listening over the last 10 years, for commenting, liking and reposting. Special thanks to those I’ve collaborated with, and those who’ve covered my songs. I’m so grateful to you all, and best wishes for 2023. Talk To Me (Brian Peters) Talk to me about trouble Talk to me about strife Talk to me about men living a double life Talk to me about hunger Talk to me about pain Talk to me abo...

This singalong was written during my young idealistic days, based on the amusing stories of Giovanni Guareschi. I thought I’d drag it out of the archives for a bit of fun! Little World (Brian Peters) The world of Don Camillo is a little place Sitting on the River Po Work enough for living, time enough to wait And there’s space enough to grow The faith of Don Camillo is a simple grace Patient as th...

For the joy of acoustic instruments. I wrote this when I turned 35 and moved to the UK. So grateful to have my good friend Johnson joining me - this really feels like a sweet acoustic jam, JR (@johnson-ramm) JR: added guitars and added vocals Me: vox, guitars, harmonica and other stuff Middle of Life (Brian Peters) I'm in the middle of life So much has passed I'm only 35 Save the best for last Hey...

This is one of my very earliest songs from many decades ago. I decided to put it up here on Soundcloud. Matt Bowman: bass Nick Shutler: sax In God’s Name (Brian Peters) A village burns and leaves a scar on Mother Earth The scented flames ascend beyond the fallen ruins And helpless cries are stilled beneath the weight of senseless birth A sacrifice is offered by the architects of doom A figurehead...

This was written in South Africa in 1987, a few years before the release of Nelson Mandela - really digging into the archives here! It was one of a handful of songs co-written with Pravinand (@johnny-minstrel). I had the first verse and an inkling of a melody, and Pravinand finished it off. We were very chuffed by the end result. Hope you like it. The Prisoner (Peters/Maharaj) The empty space he f...

With thanks to Femi Ashiru and the late Ian Joshua. You may also like Arkestar's remix - here is the link: https://soundcloud.com/ocean-of-tunes-presents/brian-peters-a-man-of-promise-arkestar-rmx-2021-copy Man of Promise (Brian Peters) He was a man of promise coming down Riding through the dusty white southern towns They heard his music, they thought he was strange But they needed somebody, it wa...

Sometimes that's just the way they come to you. Becoming (Brian Peters) I am growing I am learning I am changing And becoming The world is growing The world is learning The world is changing And becoming God is growing God is learning God is changing And becoming

The Songbird asked me to play piano on this cover. It was really such a joy doing this. Thanks a million Cindy - I love it. Your voice soars! Thanks for listening, everyone...no studio wizardry used. Cindy: Vocals https://soundcloud.com/cindyeichardt Me: Piano https://soundcloud.com/cindyeichardt/way-over-yonder-brian-peters Way Over Yonder (Carole King) Way over yonder Is a place that I know Wher...

This song is about keeping our hearts soft despite difficult experiences. There are no fx added. Also listen to If Love [Arkestar RMX 2021] by Arkestar on #SoundCloud https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/NwyQP If Love... (Brian Peters) If love is the answer Don't leave me bitter I won't be a quitter... on love If love is the reason I won't harbour treason I'm in the season... for love - Now I find Love i...

I've written several songs on the theme of lost love. Some on this cloud are: 'Open Heart', 'The Space Between Us', and 'If Love...' Here are another couple of songs on that theme. Night Room (Brian Peters) Oh the night has a room for me Between the dream and the memory I was in the sun But I lost someone Now the moon is my company Book of Books (Brian Peters) We walked together We became one Rose...

Such a joy to have Martin Lucas (The Celturian) on this instrumental piece. He is a hugely gifted musician, and I'm honoured to have him on board. His contribution really enhances this simple composition. https://soundcloud.com/the-celturian https://soundcloud.com/the-celturian/ruah-brian-peters-feat-the-celturian?ref=clipboard&p=a&c=0 Flute/Violin: Martin Guitar/Composition: Me Drawing: 'Terebint...

Faith and social issues can be contentious and polarising. But for me, both combined is a marriage made in heaven. As a young songwriter I wanted to explore that, and this was one of those attempts. It is based on the ‘I Am’ sayings, and I thank you for listening. Drawing: Qesheth (BP) Another version by Raging Rausch: https://soundcloud.com/raging-rausch/brian-peters-i-saw-jesus-raging-rausch-cov...

The songs I've always loved writing are those that come easily, whether they are 'soul-baring' personal expressions or 'thought-constructed' forms. This came very quickly. Sketch: "Bereshit" (Brian Peters) I’VE GROWN USED TO YOU (Brian Peters) I’ve grown used to you What can I say I can’t seem to tell it right Any other way I get to feeling all the things that you do Ooh babe, I’ve grown used to y...

I wrote this in my 20s in the Apartheid era as a tribute to the many people we lost. During this time our home and our church were invaded by the Special Branch while we were holding meetings. Our phone was tapped, and at work I received a scare call from the Wit Wolf that a bomb was placed in our legal offices. And yet my anti-apartheid involvement was very light-touch and perfectly legal! Heady...

I was out of town and missing my wife-to-be, so I wrote this. I'm Missing You (Brian Peters) In the midnight You're away How many candles do you light To make it day I feel it too I'm missing you I'm missing you In the sunrise Cold and grey How many promises you make As you pray I feel it too

There was a short period when I stopped using the usual verse/chorus/bridge format, and tried a repetitive drone style instead. I was hoping it would be more transfixing, beguiling and entrancing. This is one of those attempts. Wind In The Trees (Brian Peters) I was on a ride on a sea of dreams When I saw the skies like a water stream On another world on the other side Was another face looking int...

Took up my acoustic guitar after a long while to put this one together. Circle of Light (Brian Peters) She was covered all in glory She was woman, she was Eve He was waiting at the river for his bride She could weave a story That he wanted to believe They fell in love within the circle of light She would gather berries Singing to her child He would build a fire for the night She was sanctuary He w...

I was unsure about adding more, so decided to keep this sparse and simple. You’re On My Mind (Brian Peters) You’re on my mind In the light of day Did I lose my way Is it hard to find You’re on my mind Did I hurt you then Was I wrong again Was I so unkind You’re on my mind - Did I take you for granted When I said you were mine Did you feel you were unwanted Just a part of my design You’re on my min...

Such a joy to have Hilary Dirlam on this track. She really is a superb multi-instrumentalist. So wonderful working with you, Hilary - my humble thanks for everything: https://soundcloud.com/hilary-dirlam Hilary: harmonies, banjo, swar mandal, kalimba, pan pipes Me: vox, guitar, ukelele, bass, harmonica Let It Rain (Brian Peters) There's an old feeling in my bones Turning like a weather vane Tells...