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CONDUIT

by Forté

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When you’re upset, dazed and confused, put it to song When things in life, bombarding you, do not belong Whistle or hum, start with a tune, before too long You’ve got a song Relax your mind, open your heart, let yourself be Opening up, writing it down, it’s therapy Dispensing those, old heavy thoughts, your heart is free Share it with me Has you’re lover just left you did you do something wrong? Has a young life departed no chance to belong? Did you lose your way on that highway of life? Are you pushing uphill in a never-ending fight? Pain creeping up, slowly on you, backbreaking weight Feelings arise, reason unclear, then you translate Writing it down, sorting it out, never know what… You will create Someone out there, enjoys your song from the same place What you have told, may dry the tears from their sad face It’s good to know, you’re not alone, no not just you… Having to chase So you see that creating and writing a song Can sort out your issues, they can be quite long Getting moving again on that highway of life Even help out another, achieve clearer sight Clearer sight
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Untouched 03:31
We’ve come here New Year’s eve Abound in strength and travel with ease Chasing water falls They make you feel so small Chorus I’m glad they are protected From him and his machines It has not yet been infected An ancient untouched dream Sun glitters through the trees Speckled silver on the leaves Rainbows dance around the falls I don’t want to leave here at all You can bring your kids along They may not understand That it is oh so important Our connection with the land
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Officially single, realistically in love Hard to explain, I've come through so much pain But now it's gonna last, we didn't go too fast You are all to me, give me time and you will see With the ticking of the clock, together we will rock Understand your lover’s needs It worked for me If you love them set them free
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I’m coming to see you, but it’ll take a little while I promise to be there, to frolic in your smile I know that you’re waiting, you put your life on hold I will embrace you, our story will unfold Chorus Taking the long way round to you Been up and come back down for you When we’re together you will see Taking my time will bring The best that I can be A sweet invitation, accepted with open heart Distance frustrations, I saw potential from the start Part of my journey, revealing who I am Constantly changing, becoming a better man I don’t mind waiting But I won’t be complacent Not needy but I’m open To spend my life with you
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Active Peace 02:03
It is alright to have feelings Show vulnerability Saying no to all violence Living peacefully And for this, we are respected Take responsibility We are here to be supportive Love your community
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Father 00:54
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I am brimming with sadness Waves of grief crash on my brow Not mine to keep just a custody Trapped behind bars of my frown Overflowing with sadness Like salted rain it trickles down I’m right here planted in pity I try to speak but choke it down Chorus I know that it won’t last, all things have to change My mood is just a visitor, flowing through this space I suppose that it takes time, to see what I’ve become I hope that you still think of me, with every setting sun Misaligned with sadness Quietly unkind Sitting with my feelings Taking my sweet time Please come back from sadness Reconciliate You mean the world to me I’ll see you when you feel safe Chorus I know that it won’t last, all things have to change My mood is just a visitor, flowing through this space I suppose that it takes time, to see what I’ve become I hope that you still think of me, with every setting sun I know that it won’t last, all things have to change My mood is just a visitor, flowing through this space I suppose that it takes time, to see what I’ve become Know that I'll still think of you, with every setting sun
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Gratitude 05:06
There is so much in this world That I am grateful for I appreciate my life How could I want more Loving what I have to give Brings meaning to my days Taking opportunities In very special ways I am grateful I can read I’m grateful I can write I’m grateful for your loving arms To get me through the night I’m grateful I can sing I’m grateful I can dance I’m grateful to be standing here I’m grateful for this chance I’m grateful for my friends I’m grateful old and new I’m grateful for my family Who tolerate my moods I’m grateful for my thoughts I’m grateful for my mind I’m grateful for my consciousness My ego left behind
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Right Now Right Here (free) 02:50
Love and truth exist, I know this to be true I see it now that consciousness is clearly shining through Finding peace internally is what we’re striving for Not relying on consumables to bring happiness to our door Chorus I have nothing left to say, nothing more to do There’s a bliss in the awareness of the me inside of you Take this gift of consciousness, alleviate your fear There is nothing left to wait for, it’s all right now right here All right now right here Appreciate the moment, fully what it’s worth Loving truthful choices will save this dying Earth What you believe will come about, do you like what you see? You have the power to change your life, decide your choistiny
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So many things to do, I don’t know where to start I’ll schedule it in, schedule it in Demands on my time are stretching me apart I’ll schedule it in, schedule it in Responsibility to build a repertoire I’ll schedule it in, schedule it in I can only improve if I play my guitar I’ll schedule it in, cos I wanna go far Chorus If you’re feeling stretched and over extended Appreciate that you have an agenda Pick yourself up, you can be a contender I have the time, you have the power Chorus Gotta find some time for writing songs I’ll schedule it in, schedule it in Make it to the gym to grow up strong I’ll schedule it in, schedule it in Need to eat well to be fit and healthy I’ll schedule it in, schedule it in I need to sell my soul at my job to be wealthy I’ll schedule it in, maybe one of these days Chorus Gotta find some time for happiness I’ll schedule it in, schedule it in Need to connect with the universe I’ll schedule it in, schedule it in Need some time alone for you and me I’ll schedule it in, schedule it in And a little bit of time for me to be free @ I’ll schedule that in, just you wait and see Just you wait and see Chorus I got the time You got the power
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The Cycle 05:06
We are always traveling, advancing every day Meeting lots of different people, all along the way Billowing along and rolling, many hills to climb Keepin’ on the straight and narrow, most of the time Lining up our sights upon alternative terrain Striving for the best throughout the heat and pouring rain Going on ahead a bit, blazing down the track Never barring any holds, don’t look back Chorus But then things start looking the same That same old picture, through a different frame We thought we’d moved on down a different path But the cycle rolls on, we have to laugh Society expecting us to all improve our worth Conformity and selling out buy a piece of turf Living inauthentically is making people sad Stuck inside a vicious rut, you feel so bad Traveling is certainly a personal journey Not a destination but a yearning for learning Babylon says we are still the same But inside we know we’ve only gained
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We are living free let the universe provide We are living communally And we are singing in harmony We are giving our love for free Cos we are one Rainbow Family I look into my heart to see what I find The strength to carry me from where I hide I’m bringing peace and love from deep inside Now we’re living free, let the universe provide
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about

This album has been many years in the making.
Some of the songs were written more than a decade ago.
Officially Single and Right Now Right Here appeared on my first EP back in 2006.
Other songs such as Every Setting Sun and Active Peace were written just this year.
I hope this collection of songs enhances your life as they have enhanced mine.
I am ever grateful to my friend and mentor, Heather Frahn for her guidance, encouragement and amazing music production skills.
It was a pleasure to work with the tenacious, dedicated and talented recording engineer, Anthony Stewart at Red Brick Music.
To collaborate with wonderful musicians who contributed so generously and skilfully to these recordings was a fantastic experience.
Gratitude to my friends and family for their support and inspiration.
Blessings to you for listening and sharing in my musical journey.

credits

released November 13, 2015

All songs written by Forté
Right Now Right Here co-written with Paula Kelly
Produced by Heather Frahn of Conscious Creations
Coproduced by Forté
Engineered by Anthony Stewart at Red Brick Music Recording Studio
Drum Kit & Bass Guitar Recorded by Paul White
Mastered by Neville Clark at Disk-Edits Pty. Ltd.
Community Singers Conducted by Rachel Bruerville
Graphic Design by Jack Bagshaw at Benchmark Design Studios
Artwork by Nicholas Dallwitz
Photography of Artwork by Glenn Hawke Photography
Hand Typography by David Bagshaw
Photography by Lee Knowles
Hair & Makeup by Bec Seacombe
Styling for photo shoot by Bec Secombe, Vassi Coutsoumbes & Heather Frahn
Track Order Consultation with Zac Lee
Preproduction with Heather Frahn & Corey Stewart
All musicians are acknowledged for arranging their musical parts in collaboration with Heather Frahn & Forté

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Forté Adelaide, Australia

Forté is a mindful South Australian Singer Songwriter Guitarist who creates positive meaningful folk-rock music for social change. He is deeply moved to promote gender equality and healthy, authentic masculinity.
Forté performs his songs with gusto, to brighten peoples’ days. Listen to his music, and let the compassionate compositions, performed with joy and love, put a smile on your face.
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