John
Greaves

Bio

A musical career which began in the sixties. From his father's danceband to Cambridge University, Fred Frith and Henry Cow. As an instrumentalist in the seventies he performed and recorded with Link Wray, Mike Oldfield, the Penguin Café Orchestra. First album of songs, "Kew.Rhone" New York 1976, words by Peter Blegvad, featuring Carla Bley, Mike Mantler and Andrew Cyrille.

Has lived in Paris since the eighties recording an impressive catalogue of original works as composer, singer and arranger and performs regularly on the international festival circuit with his own band. Has successfully blurred the horizons between jazz and rock, from Louis Sclavis to Jack Bruce, pop to poetry, from Robert Wyatt to Paul Verlaine. Latest album "Divine Ignorante" to be released Spring 2012. Cristal/Harmonia Mundi.

http://johngreaves.org.uk

Title	Vers.	Duration	Compo/Artist	Description	Keywords	Key	BPM
Serie Noire [CEZ4107 - 20]	0	2'42	John Greaves	Interrogative & wandering. Accordion, clarinet & trumpet.	chromatic accordion French cinema Italian cinema social drama interrogative Paris muted trumpet jazz ballad cinematic jazz wandering chromatic accordion French cinema Italian cinema social drama interrogative Paris muted trumpet jazz ballad cinematic jazz wandering film noir melancholic nocturnal sad 1950 1960 desolate new wave (cinema) poignant moving France disturbing 1970 acoustic atmospheric changing suspended atmosphere lazy unstable instrumental introspective slow sinister French TV serie tracking shot urban	A	62	picto Title : Serie Noire Reference : CEZ4107- 20 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : Film Noir Release date : 08/11/2012 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1125090
Rotation [CEZ4068 - 5]		2'22	John Greaves	Patient & serious. Piano, electric guitar & electronics.	cyclic investigation repetitive music arts & crafts steady social drama blossoming suspended atmosphere flowing interrogative cyclic investigation repetitive music arts & crafts steady social drama blossoming suspended atmosphere flowing interrogative strict time (tick-tock) loop hypnotic mechanical mysterious acoustic piano 1970 United States of America magical industry inexorable weather report nocturnal peaceful panoramic patient building science synthesizer relentless sequencing rising electric guitar acoustic fx distorsion instrumental slow luminous trash (texture) main version	Em	60	picto Title : Rotation Reference : CEZ4068- 5 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : Machines Acoustiques #1 Release date : 30/09/2009 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA0900840
Rotation 2 [CEZ4068 - 26]	Alt.	1'26	John Greaves	Shy & crystalline. Vibraphone, marimba, clarinet & strings.	cyclic investigation repetitive music arts & crafts steady blossoming suspended atmosphere interrogative loop mysterious cyclic investigation repetitive music arts & crafts steady blossoming suspended atmosphere interrogative loop mysterious acoustic piano strict magical humid hypnotic weather report peaceful panoramic science synthesizer shy luminous sequencing 1970 electric guitar acoustic instrumental slow alternate version	Ab	100	picto Title : Rotation 2 Reference : CEZ4068- 26 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : Machines Acoustiques #1 Release date : 30/09/2009 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA0901350
Time and Time Again [CEZ4182 - 17]	0	3'54	John Greaves	Disturbing & inexorable. Constant progression. Synth, keyboards & electronic percussion.	inexorable interrogative investigation mysterious panoramic synthesizer beds cyclic spy hypnotic inexorable interrogative investigation mysterious panoramic synthesizer beds cyclic spy hypnotic nocturnal building atmospheric industry disturbing repetitive music electronic percussion rhythm section urban instrumental medium science main version	Ebm	95	picto Title : Time and Time Again Reference : CEZ4182- 17 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : Circles & Spheres Release date : 18/03/2015 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1503790
Man in the Street [CEZ4067 - 19]	0	2'08	John Greaves, Jean-Francois Morin	Relaxed & confident. Electric guitar, viola, electronics rhythm & harmonica @ 1'20.	lazy urban landscape relaxed rock ballad confident walking social drama carefree melancholic tracking shot lazy urban landscape relaxed rock ballad confident walking social drama carefree melancholic tracking shot beds daytime TV electric guitar tender steady peaceful panorama sequencing dreamy rhythm section sting calm diatonic harmonica open air viola scansion sentimental atmospheric cyclic fx heartbeat instrumental medium main version	A	115	picto Title : Man in the Street Reference : CEZ4067- 19 Composer(s) : John Greaves - Jean-Francois Morin Album : Sketches of Life Release date : 12/03/2009 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA0807430
Cold Comfort [CEZ4067 - 3]	0	2'23	John Greaves	Wandering, bizarre & introspective. Musical saw, electric guitar & rhythm.	lazy urban landscape musical saw melancholic social drama introspective investigation swaying calm wandering lazy urban landscape musical saw melancholic social drama introspective investigation swaying calm wandering Fender rhodes electric guitar interrogative walking nocturnal restrained high-pitched muffled geopolitics relaxed mysterious panoramic rhythm section sad unclassifiable panorama flash back instrumental slow main version	Dm	68	picto Title : Cold Comfort Reference : CEZ4067- 3 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : Sketches of Life Release date : 12/03/2009 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA0807270
Lonely Motel [CEZ4107 - 9]	0	1'12	John Greaves	Sad & solitary. Electric guitar, harmonica & electric guitar.	chromatic harmonica investigation wandering film noir introspective road movie contemporary series French cinema desolate flash back chromatic harmonica investigation wandering film noir introspective road movie contemporary series French cinema desolate flash back electric guitar nocturnal B movie sad cinematic jazz contemporary western destiny folk ballad pop ballad suspended atmosphere United States of America lazy instrumental interrogative slow tracking shot	Bbm	74	picto Title : Lonely Motel Reference : CEZ4107- 9 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : Film Noir Release date : 08/11/2012 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1124980
Quai De Seine [CEZ4107 - 21]	0	1'26	John Greaves	Nostalgic & wandering. Accordion, piano & trumpet.	French cinema social drama 1950 chromatic accordion Paris muted trumpet 1960 jazz ballad wandering inexorable French cinema social drama 1950 chromatic accordion Paris muted trumpet 1960 jazz ballad wandering inexorable introspective investigation melancholic nocturnal sad acoustic piano acoustic atmospheric cinematic jazz desolate scary moving sparse spy film noir flash back France lazy unstable instrumental interrogative slow poignant restrained urban	Gbm	65	picto Title : Quai De Seine Reference : CEZ4107- 21 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : Film Noir Release date : 08/11/2012 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1125100
Sleep Sliding Away [CEZ4096 - 4]	0	2'07	John Greaves	Interrogative & panoramic. Ukulele, musical saw @ 0'30, Fender Rhodes & harmonica @ 0'58.	swaying intimate relaxation country & garden relaxed musical saw slow motion diatonic harmonica lazy peaceful swaying intimate relaxation country & garden relaxed musical saw slow motion diatonic harmonica lazy peaceful dreamy simple patient cyclic childhood wandering flash back melancholic restrained tender ukulele sentimental acoustic delicate Fender rhodes unclassifiable insects instrumental slow main version	Am	74	picto Title : Sleep Sliding Away Reference : CEZ4096- 4 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : The Art of Napping Release date : 02/02/2012 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1115930
Passez la Monnaie [CEZ4086 - 18]	0	1'59	John Greaves	Nostalgic but unusual. Parisian java. Accordion, recorder & rhythm.	circus music street theatre gardening Paris everyday life country ball swaying retro cinema circus recorder circus music street theatre gardening Paris everyday life country ball swaying retro cinema circus recorder java melancholic tender chromatic accordion animation & cartoons Belgium childhood funfair carefree restrained magical peaceful rhythm section waltz musette acoustic snare danceable flash back bass drum instrumental new circus dreamy tracking shot main version	C	99	picto Title : Passez la Monnaie Reference : CEZ4086- 18 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : Barkers, Buskers & Bards - CD2 Release date : 04/03/2011 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1108010
A Canterbury Tale [CEZ4081 - 5]	0	2'12	John Greaves	Phantasmagorical & unusual. Harmonium & bass guitar.	weird harmonium flash back unclassifiable mysterious electric bass intermittent hypnotic horror nocturnal weird harmonium flash back unclassifiable mysterious electric bass intermittent hypnotic horror nocturnal paranormal drunk swaying funny scary cyclic undulating animation & cartoons unstable relentless acoustic duet muffled fx instrumental medium main version	Em	80	picto Title : A Canterbury Tale Reference : CEZ4081- 5 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : Paranormal Release date : 23/12/2010 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1004350
Farmer's Market [CEZ4070 - 5]	0	2'35	John Greaves, Fay Lovsky	Peaceful & intimate. Ukulele, voice, violin @ 0'37, tuba & harmonica @ 1'11.	tender folk ballad country & garden lazy dreamy ukulele swaying intimate shy everyday life tender folk ballad country & garden lazy dreamy ukulele swaying intimate shy everyday life arpeggio confident interiors & cooking melancholic peaceful viola female voice humming female back up vocalist diatonic harmonica coastline pastoral tuba acoustic calm instrumental fast main version	Am	162	picto Title : Farmer's Market Reference : CEZ4070- 5 Composer(s) : John Greaves - Fay Lovsky Album : Think Green Release date : 30/09/2009 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA0901440
First Aid [CEZ4067 - 16]	0	1'19	John Greaves	Dramatic & urgent. Electric guitar, violin & electronics.	cinematic rock sport drama distorted electric guitar relentless investigation melancholic social drama panorama panoramic sequencing cinematic rock sport drama distorted electric guitar relentless investigation melancholic social drama panorama panoramic sequencing violin confident wandering mysterious rough tracking shot urban cyclic atmospheric anticipation instrumental fast whirling sad beds main version	E	77	picto Title : First Aid Reference : CEZ4067- 16 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : Sketches of Life Release date : 12/03/2009 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA0807390
Yesteryear [CEZ4067 - 22]	0	2'15	John Greaves	Nostalgic & cosy. Piano & strings.	social drama melancholic destiny lazy interrogative intimate romantic natural disaster acoustic piano sad social drama melancholic destiny lazy interrogative intimate romantic natural disaster acoustic piano sad wandering restrained tender unstable introspective string section calm suspended atmosphere instrumental slow main version	A	86	picto Title : Yesteryear Reference : CEZ4067- 22 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : Sketches of Life Release date : 12/03/2009 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA0807460
Barfly [CEZ4108 - 1]	0	1'33	John Greaves	Interrogative & wandering. Muted trumpet & piano.	film noir new wave (cinema) wandering nocturnal interrogative muted trumpet jazz ballad suspended atmosphere intimate introspective film noir new wave (cinema) wandering nocturnal interrogative muted trumpet jazz ballad suspended atmosphere intimate introspective jazz club jazzy melancholic cinematic jazz delicate United States of America lazy mysterious acoustic piano relaxed restrained B movie carefree investigation acoustic social drama duet instrumental slow	B	112	picto Title : Barfly Reference : CEZ4108- 1 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : The Private Suite Release date : 08/11/2012 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1125250
Tuxedo Moonlight [CEZ4108 - 2]		1'21	John Greaves	Sensual & nostalgic. Muted trumpet & piano.	film noir new wave (cinema) nocturnal muted trumpet jazz ballad cinematic jazz romantic comedy dreamy sensual retro cinema film noir new wave (cinema) nocturnal muted trumpet jazz ballad cinematic jazz romantic comedy dreamy sensual retro cinema confident United States of America intimate introspective jazz club jazzy acoustic piano B movie melancholic patient acoustic duet moving lazy instrumental medium mysterious	Ab	153	picto Title : Tuxedo Moonlight Reference : CEZ4108- 2 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : The Private Suite Release date : 08/11/2012 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1125260
Tuxedo Moonlight 2 [CEZ4108 - 3]	Alt.	1'29	John Greaves	Pensive & nostalgic. Solo muted trumpet.	muted trumpet new wave (cinema) retro cinema cinematic jazz film noir introspective desolate wandering jazz club jazzy muted trumpet new wave (cinema) retro cinema cinematic jazz film noir introspective desolate wandering jazz club jazzy nocturnal social drama United States of America lazy intimate melancholic B movie solemn suspended atmosphere mysterious relaxed acoustic destiny instrumental slow dreamy solo	Eb	68	picto Title : Tuxedo Moonlight 2 Reference : CEZ4108- 3 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : The Private Suite Release date : 08/11/2012 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1125270
Sidewalk Rain [CEZ4108 - 10]	0	2'08	John Greaves	Sad & solitary. Trumpet & piano.	film noir melancholic sad retro cinema cinematic jazz destiny social drama jazzy nocturnal acoustic piano film noir melancholic sad retro cinema cinematic jazz destiny social drama jazzy nocturnal acoustic piano trumpet United States of America inexorable introspective strict jazz club mysterious new wave (cinema) acoustic jazz ballad cyclic duet lazy instrumental medium tempo slowing down	Em	93	picto Title : Sidewalk Rain Reference : CEZ4108- 10 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : The Private Suite Release date : 08/11/2012 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1125340
Some Come Home [CEV3027 - 23]	0	1'43	John Greaves	Solemn & moving. Flugel horn & piano.	1940 melancholic melodic acoustic piano flugel horn destiny moving United States of America intimate historical narrative 1940 melancholic melodic acoustic piano flugel horn destiny moving United States of America intimate historical narrative sad everyday life 1950 swaying 1960 1970 acoustic duet instrumental dreamy	Em	112	picto Title : Some Come Home Reference : CEV3027- 23 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : American Chronicles Release date : 16/11/2011 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1114420
Four Roses for Marcel [CEZ4085 - 18]	0	1'50	John Greaves	Flaccid slow waltz. Melodicas & small harmonium.	clumsy circus music retro cinema lazy drunk tragi-comic silent movie harmonium waltz movement swaying clumsy circus music retro cinema lazy drunk tragi-comic silent movie harmonium waltz movement swaying melodica relaxed slapstick melancholic new circus acoustic funny animation & cartoons instrumental slow slow motion street theatre main version	A	90	picto Title : Four Roses for Marcel Reference : CEZ4085- 18 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : Barkers, Buskers & Bards - CD1 Release date : 08/03/2011 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1107570
Time on the Blink [CEZ4113 - 22]	0	1'57	John Greaves	Mischievous & heavy. Percussion, harmonium & electronics. 100 BPM.	circus music animation & cartoons blooper quirky ironical & mischievous time (tick-tock) funny swaying clumsy new circus circus music animation & cartoons blooper quirky ironical & mischievous time (tick-tock) funny swaying clumsy new circus bric-a-brac comical childhood industry heavy mechanical steady happy & joyful grating unstable metallic percussive sequencing acoustic chaotic dissonant fx alarm harmonium instrumental medium patient rough sample	Am	100	picto Title : Time on the Blink Reference : CEZ4113- 22 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : All About Time Release date : 19/12/2012 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1127680
An Ordinary Killer [CEZ4108 - 4]	0	1'48	John Greaves	Arrogant & threatening. Trumpet & piano.	patient film noir retro cinema nocturnal new wave (cinema) strict B movie suspense trumpet swaying patient film noir retro cinema nocturnal new wave (cinema) strict B movie suspense trumpet swaying cinematic jazz social drama United States of America relentless acoustic piano inexorable disturbing jazz club jazzy acoustic duet final instrumental kitsch & cheesy medium tempo slowing down restrained sinister	Gbm	90	picto Title : An Ordinary Killer Reference : CEZ4108- 4 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : The Private Suite Release date : 08/11/2012 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1125280
52nd Street [CEZ4108 - 5]		1'12	John Greaves	Suddain & melancholic. Trumpet & piano.	film noir retro cinema new wave (cinema) abstract art cinematic jazz suspended atmosphere wandering interrogative jazz club jazzy film noir retro cinema new wave (cinema) abstract art cinematic jazz suspended atmosphere wandering interrogative jazz club jazzy mysterious nocturnal sudden suspense trumpet United States of America melancholic relentless acoustic piano B movie disturbing pop art swirling acoustic duet instrumental slow out of time	Am	110	picto Title : 52nd Street Reference : CEZ4108- 5 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : The Private Suite Release date : 08/11/2012 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1125290
52nd Street 2 [CEZ4108 - 6]	Alt.	1'15	John Greaves	Wandering & introspective. Solo trumpet.	trumpet cinematic jazz new wave (cinema) retro cinema suspended atmosphere film noir introspective nocturnal wandering intimate trumpet cinematic jazz new wave (cinema) retro cinema suspended atmosphere film noir introspective nocturnal wandering intimate jazz club melancholic United States of America jazzy mysterious social drama lazy B movie instrumental slow medium out of time solo sudden	Am	83	picto Title : 52nd Street 2 Reference : CEZ4108- 6 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : The Private Suite Release date : 08/11/2012 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1125300
Hot Cat Cool Kitty [CEZ4108 - 7]	0	1'28	John Greaves	Sad & solitary. Trumpet & piano.	cool jazz new wave (cinema) film noir cinematic jazz jazzy nocturnal retro cinema hypnotic introspective investigation cool jazz new wave (cinema) film noir cinematic jazz jazzy nocturnal retro cinema hypnotic introspective investigation jazz club sad trumpet wandering United States of America lazy interrogative melancholic mysterious acoustic piano strict sensual B movie suspense acoustic duet suspended atmosphere instrumental slow	Am	90	picto Title : Hot Cat Cool Kitty Reference : CEZ4108- 7 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : The Private Suite Release date : 08/11/2012 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1125310
Platinum Blonde [CEZ4108 - 8]	0	1'16	John Greaves	Nostalgic & interrogative. Muted trumpet & piano.	new wave (cinema) jazz club retro cinema cinematic jazz romantic comedy suspended atmosphere film noir interrogative introspective jazzy new wave (cinema) jazz club retro cinema cinematic jazz romantic comedy suspended atmosphere film noir interrogative introspective jazzy nocturnal relaxed muted trumpet jazz ballad wandering United States of America mysterious acoustic piano dreamy melancholic sensual B movie acoustic duet instrumental slow	Ab	62	picto Title : Platinum Blonde Reference : CEZ4108- 8 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : The Private Suite Release date : 08/11/2012 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1125320
The Land Of Nod [CEZ4096 - 22]	0	2'36	John Greaves	Nocturnal & cyclic. Keyboard, Baschet Structures, electronics & man's voice @ 1'14.	humming male voice childhood peaceful patient dreamy charming gardening naive restrained slow motion humming male voice childhood peaceful patient dreamy charming gardening naive restrained slow motion synthesizer tender everyday life arts & crafts swaying country & garden cyclic flash back fx heartbeat electric guitar interrogative intimate nocturnal whispering male singer interiors & cooking fx insects hypnotic instrumental medium sequencing main version	Abm	80	picto Title : The Land Of Nod Reference : CEZ4096- 22 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : The Art of Napping Release date : 02/02/2012 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1116110
The Silent Screen [CEV3030 - 20]	0	1'51	John Greaves	Voluptuous & intimate. Violin & piano.	1930 1940 retro cinema sentimental hollywood classic intimate violin 1920 swaying destiny 1930 1940 retro cinema sentimental hollywood classic intimate violin 1920 swaying destiny melancholic acoustic piano retro cabaret passionate slow motion sad everyday life acoustic old-fashioned duet moving wandering instrumental introspective slow sensual tormented velvet	Am	71	picto Title : The Silent Screen Reference : CEV3030- 20 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : Silent Movie Release date : 24/11/2011 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1114850
Thanksgiving [CEV3027 - 5]	0	2'25	John Greaves	Meditative & moving. Solo Harmonium.	harmonium United States of America protestantism strict solemn everyday life official ceremony melancholic acoustic swaying harmonium United States of America protestantism strict solemn everyday life official ceremony melancholic acoustic swaying old-fashioned moving proud instrumental panoramic solo western	Eb	63	picto Title : Thanksgiving Reference : CEV3027- 5 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : American Chronicles Release date : 16/11/2011 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1114240
Peace Dawns [CEV3027 - 28]	0	2'00	John Greaves	Inspired & sentimental. Solo piano.	United States of America confident destiny acoustic piano 1960 driving moving proud melancholic politics United States of America confident destiny acoustic piano 1960 driving moving proud melancholic politics sentimental 1950 1970 everyday life acoustic corporate (all) childhood hymn instrumental intimate historical narrative solemn solo	Bm	111	picto Title : Peace Dawns Reference : CEV3027- 28 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : American Chronicles Release date : 16/11/2011 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1114470
Interstate Nights [CEV3027 - 32]	0	2'09	John Greaves	Confident & moving. Piano & harmonica.	United States of America simple romantic contemporary western confident geopolitics intimate melancholic acoustic piano everyday life United States of America simple romantic contemporary western confident geopolitics intimate melancholic acoustic piano everyday life 1970 1980 romantic comedy moving chromatic harmonica panoramic slow motion tender sad charming destiny open air 1960 acoustic duet carefree instrumental interrogative medium politics	Bb	107	picto Title : Interstate Nights Reference : CEV3027- 32 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : American Chronicles Release date : 16/11/2011 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1114510
Le Vieux Ciné [CEZ4085 - 40]	0	1'59	John Greaves	Sweet & nostalgic waltz. Piano, accordion & recorder.	retro cinema intimate sentimental swaying melancholic circus music Paris street theatre chromatic accordion French cinema retro cinema intimate sentimental swaying melancholic circus music Paris street theatre chromatic accordion French cinema romantic comedy melodic waltz movement new circus tender everyday life silent movie moving recorder France acoustic danceable instrumental introduction medium passionate acoustic piano main version	D	93	picto Title : Le Vieux Ciné Reference : CEZ4085- 40 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : Barkers, Buskers & Bards - CD1 Release date : 08/03/2011 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1107790
Grog Kills [CEZ4086 - 36]	0	1'04	John Greaves	Chaos & complex. Brass Band.	circus music street theatre dissonant carnival brass ensemble unstable heavy brass band relentless scansion circus music street theatre dissonant carnival brass ensemble unstable heavy brass band relentless scansion chaotic complex acoustic circus unclassifiable instrumental urgent main version	Bm	143	picto Title : Grog Kills Reference : CEZ4086- 36 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : Barkers, Buskers & Bards - CD2 Release date : 04/03/2011 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1108190
Slumbertown [CEZ4096 - 16]	0	1'30	John Greaves	Languid & soothing. Piano & harmonica @ 0'28.	romantic intimate interiors & cooking peaceful everyday life charming romantic comedy diatonic harmonica restrained simple romantic intimate interiors & cooking peaceful everyday life charming romantic comedy diatonic harmonica restrained simple lazy melancholic pastoral acoustic piano relaxation dreamy tender open air acoustic arts & crafts intermittent duet instrumental interrogative slow main version	Bb	76	picto Title : Slumbertown Reference : CEZ4096- 16 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : The Art of Napping Release date : 02/02/2012 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1116050
In The Night Sky [CEZ4096 - 23]	0	1'15	John Greaves	Celestial & soothing. Fender Rhodes, harmonica & little bells.	peaceful country & garden lazy dreamy everyday life swaying small bell romantic comedy Fender rhodes diatonic harmonica peaceful country & garden lazy dreamy everyday life swaying small bell romantic comedy Fender rhodes diatonic harmonica introspective panorama patient tender contemporary western interiors & cooking wandering instrumental medium mysterious main version	D	81	picto Title : In The Night Sky Reference : CEZ4096- 23 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : The Art of Napping Release date : 02/02/2012 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1116120
Home Of The Brave [CEV3027 - 2]	0	0'57	John Greaves	Proud & solemn. Solo piano.	United States of America historical narrative politics confident acoustic piano solemn driving proud strict destiny United States of America historical narrative politics confident acoustic piano solemn driving proud strict destiny hymn passionate acoustic corporate (all) uplifting instrumental heavy patriotism percussive scansion solo	D	113	picto Title : Home Of The Brave Reference : CEV3027- 2 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : American Chronicles Release date : 16/11/2011 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1114210
Armed for Salvation [CEZ4086 - 22]	0	1'27	John Greaves	Naïve & simple. Harmonium.	harmonium animation & cartoons confident simple street theatre carefree tender lively naive open air harmonium animation & cartoons confident simple street theatre carefree tender lively naive open air acoustic arts & crafts United States of America instrumental interrogative medium pizzicato United-Kingdom main version everyday life	Dm	122	picto Title : Armed for Salvation Reference : CEZ4086- 22 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : Barkers, Buskers & Bards - CD2 Release date : 04/03/2011 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1108050
Fedora Shadow [CEZ4107 - 12]	0	0'50	John Greaves	Lazy & melancholic. Piano & trumpet.	jazzy B movie film noir investigation striptease muted trumpet lazy nocturnal trash (texture) 1950 jazzy B movie film noir investigation striptease muted trumpet lazy nocturnal trash (texture) 1950 1960 acoustic French cinema retro cinema wandering flash back instrumental slow parodic acoustic piano honky-tonk piano relaxed rough sad	Gm	76	picto Title : Fedora Shadow Reference : CEZ4107- 12 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : Film Noir Release date : 08/11/2012 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1125010
Papa And Me [CEZ4089 - 6]	0	1'19	John Greaves	Dreamy & tender. Little girl's & man's voice & piano.	childhood tender naive child's solo voices calm intimate restrained romantic male singer melancholic childhood tender naive child's solo voices calm intimate restrained romantic male singer melancholic peaceful acoustic piano dreamy sentimental simple everyday life charming moving sparse jazzy acoustic slow open air main version	Eb	95	picto Title : Papa And Me Reference : CEZ4089- 6 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : Children's Stories Release date : 28/06/2011 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1109150
The Sand Pit [CEZ4089 - 12]	0	1'23	John Greaves	Simple & tender. Melodica & toy piano.	childhood naive animation & cartoons circus music tender ironical & mischievous magician & funambulist toy piano simple swaying childhood naive animation & cartoons circus music tender ironical & mischievous magician & funambulist toy piano simple swaying funny animals melodica new circus slapstick narrative peaceful open air restrained patient acoustic funny duet magical lazy instrumental slow waltz movement main version	Em	130	picto Title : The Sand Pit Reference : CEZ4089- 12 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : Children's Stories Release date : 28/06/2011 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1109210
Scaly Things [CEZ4089 - 29]	0	1'32	John Greaves	Piano scales. Tender & simple. Solo piano.	childhood tender swaying intimate peaceful sparse flash back naive acoustic piano cyclic childhood tender swaying intimate peaceful sparse flash back naive acoustic piano cyclic dissonant moving simple everyday life dreamy sentimental acoustic intermittent wandering unclassifiable instrumental slow drunk slow motion solo main version	Gbm	89	picto Title : Scaly Things Reference : CEZ4089- 29 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : Children's Stories Release date : 28/06/2011 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1109380
Pi in the Sky [CEZ4623 - 9]	0	2'01	John Greaves	Ambient. Noisy, interrogative & suspended. Synth, piano & sound-design with larsens. Ideal for space investigation, cosmos, science-fiction &	mysterious Ambient (all) sparse space fantasy underwater interrogative sci-fi atmospheric suspended atmosphere mysterious Ambient (all) sparse space fantasy underwater interrogative sci-fi atmospheric suspended atmosphere humid investigation electro organic science synthesizer nocturnal natural disaster anticipation wandering cold disturbing sound design acoustic piano string section fx feedback instrumental slow paranormal main version	G	80	picto Title : Pi in the Sky Reference : CEZ4623- 9 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : Sci-Fi Trilogy Vol.1 - Beyond the Unknown Release date : 13/05/2024 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA2424990
Stellar Phenomena [CEZ4623 - 4]	0	1'58	John Greaves	Ambient. Paranormal, inexplicable & determined. Synth, bass & sound-design. Ideal for space investigation, cosmos, science & science-fiction.	space paranormal sci-fi natural disaster wandering disturbing electro ambient anticipation investigation mysterious space paranormal sci-fi natural disaster wandering disturbing electro ambient anticipation investigation mysterious nocturnal cold atmospheric steady cyclic suspended atmosphere sequencing complex drone underwater interrogative electro organic radiant science humid insidious synthesizer abyss sparse spy inexorable synth pad toxic relentless electronic percussion sound design instrumental slow pulsation sudden main version	Gm	76	picto Title : Stellar Phenomena Reference : CEZ4623- 4 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : Sci-Fi Trilogy Vol.1 - Beyond the Unknown Release date : 13/05/2024 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA2424930
No Dice (It's Time to Leave) [CEZ4511 - 14]		2'54	John Greaves	1st part jazz ballad. Sentimental & intimate song in late night mood. 2nd part @ 1'30 medium swing. Female singer, symphonic jazz orchestra, Lyrics No Dice (It’s Time to Leave) Words and music John Greaves Not prone to exaggerating No more than my conscience allows I tend more to understating Rather than looking a fool Don’t like giving the game away I keep my cards close to my chest Just in case it’s my lucky day I don’t want to spoil my chances Joking apart this poor old heart is Worn out on my sleeve It’s time to leave I’m no percentage player I’ll tear off every layer And later I’ll be cleaned out Washed up mangled, Hanging on the line to dry.	jazz ballad intimate jazz club jazz song revue nocturnal jazzy dreamy confident sentimental jazz ballad intimate jazz club jazz song revue nocturnal jazzy dreamy confident sentimental female singer lazy melancholic New York sensual 1960 1970 1990 moving introspective string orchestra variety orchestra rhythm section brass section velvet vibraphone acoustic piano acoustic sung in English slow alto saxophone main version	Abm	112	picto Title : No Dice (It's Time to Leave) Reference : CEZ4511- 14 Composer(s) : John Greaves Songwriter(s) : John Greaves Arranger : Sebastijan Duh Album : Musicals - A Broadway State of Mind Release date : 01/09/2022 Performed by : Himiko Paganotti Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA2229360
No Dice Instrumental [CEZ4511 - 35]	Alt.	2'54	John Greaves	1st part jazz ballad. Sentimental & intimate in late night mood. 2nd part @ 1'30 medium swing. Flugelhorn, symphonic jazz orchestra, vibraphone,	jazz ballad intimate jazz club revue nocturnal jazzy dreamy confident sentimental lazy jazz ballad intimate jazz club revue nocturnal jazzy dreamy confident sentimental lazy melancholic New York sensual 1960 1970 1990 moving introspective string orchestra variety orchestra rhythm section brass section velvet vibraphone acoustic piano acoustic instrumental slow alto saxophone alternate version	Dbm	112	picto Title : No Dice Instrumental Reference : CEZ4511- 35 Composer(s) : John Greaves Arranger : Sebastijan Duh Album : Musicals - A Broadway State of Mind Release date : 01/09/2022 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA2229570
In Te (Oh Baby Oh) [CEZ4500 - 50]	0	3'52	Annie Barbazza	Pop song sung in Italian. Passionate, romantic & poignant. Female singer, folk guitar & piano. Recommended for romance & Italian movie.Lyrics Tu dicevi troppe cose Canzoni tinte di rose Parole graziose Oh baby oh baby oh Parlava di poesie Rose c'est la vie Il cielo è sceso qui Oh baby oh baby oh Bevevo dai suoi vetri Così grandi, così verdi e tetri I suoi nudi celibi Così grandi, severi e mobili In te Scese quindi la mia sposa Incompresa fu la rosa Come ogni altra cosa Oh baby oh baby oh Tu dicevi troppe cose Canzoni tinte di rose Parole graziose Oh baby oh baby oh Parlava di poesie Rose c'est la vie Il cielo è sceso qui Oh baby oh baby oh Bevevo dai suoi vetri Così grandi, così verdi e tetri I suoi nudi celibi Così grandi, severi e mobili In te Scese quindi la mia sposa Incompresa fu la rosa Come ogni altra cosa Oh baby oh baby oh	pop song Italian cinema sentimental variety music moving romantic female singer Italy melancholic passionate pop song Italian cinema sentimental variety music moving romantic female singer Italy melancholic passionate romantic comedy feminine folk guitar folky intimate advertising everyday life tender acoustic sung in Italian song electric guitar slow acoustic piano main version	Bb	95	picto Title : In Te (Oh Baby Oh) Reference : CEZ4500- 50 Composer(s) : Annie Barbazza - John Greaves Songwriter(s) : Annie Barbazza - John Greaves - Max Marchini Album : 500th album - Cézame Essential Release date : 12/09/2022 Performed by : Annie Barbazza Featuring : Greaves, John Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1828630
Fireside Chat [CEZ4496 - 27]	0	1'39	John Greaves	Suspended, intimate, delicate & tender. Solo piano. Suggested for feel good & life style TV.	intimate introspective sentimental French TV serie country & garden melancholic acoustic piano dreamy solo tender intimate introspective sentimental French TV serie country & garden melancholic acoustic piano dreamy solo tender calm peaceful delicate childhood patient restrained everyday life moving naive acoustic instrumental slow	Cm	104	picto Title : Fireside Chat Reference : CEZ4496- 27 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : Easy Peasy Piano Pieces Release date : 25/01/2022 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA2203790
Hot Cat Cool Kitty [CEG5030 - 19]	0	1'27	John Greaves	Melancholic, nocturnal & lonely. Trumpet & piano. Suggested for detective stories.	muted trumpet introspective melancholic nocturnal film noir French cinema duet spy wandering intimate muted trumpet introspective melancholic nocturnal film noir French cinema duet spy wandering intimate jazz (all) jazz club jazzy acoustic piano mysterious restrained acoustic instrumental slow	Am	68	picto Title : Hot Cat Cool Kitty Reference : CEG5030- 19 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : The Film Noir File Release date : 15/07/2021 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1125310
Footsteps of the Past [CEZ4456 - 18]	0	2'10	John Greaves	Social drama. Melancholic & steady. Waltz tempo. Piano, violin, pizz & sound design.	melancholic contemporary series suspended atmosphere intimate mysterious beds introspective country & garden social drama wandering melancholic contemporary series suspended atmosphere intimate mysterious beds introspective country & garden social drama wandering peaceful sequencing dreamy violin calm desolate acoustic guitar Ebow guitar interrogative patient poignant tender restrained acoustic instrumental slow waltz movement	Em	82	picto Title : Footsteps of the Past Reference : CEZ4456- 18 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : Paths of Destiny Release date : 23/03/2021 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA2103680
Despite the Night [CEZ4456 - 8]	0	1'42	John Greaves	Social drama & historical documentary. Dreamy but desolate. Cello, bass & sequencing.	poignant historical movie social drama moving contemporary history cello desolate destiny introspective sad poignant historical movie social drama moving contemporary history cello desolate destiny introspective sad flash back melancholic electric bass cinematic wandering fx backwards sequencing contemporary series tragic mysterious dreamy acoustic piano instrumental slow	Cm	111	picto Title : Despite the Night Reference : CEZ4456- 8 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : Paths of Destiny Release date : 23/03/2021 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA2103580
A Precious Art [CEG5026 - 11]	0	2'20	John Greaves	Long building ambient textures with peaceful echoed piano. Suggested for underwater documentary & marvels of nature.	underwater space atmospheric cold desert suspended atmosphere mysterious steady wandering cold humid underwater space atmospheric cold desert suspended atmosphere mysterious steady wandering cold humid introspective sound design soundscape windy sparse panorama calm blossoming electro ambient mute piano panoramic sequencing dreamy spring abyss desolate natural disaster fantasy fx reverb synth pad instrumental slow	Db	82	picto Title : A Precious Art Reference : CEG5026- 11 Composer(s) : John Greaves Album : Underwater Exploration Release date : 04/02/2021 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA1909990
Berceuse [CCB1049 - 4]		3'40	John Greaves	French song like a lullaby. Peaceful & tender. Male & woman voices, piano, accordion & rhythm.Lyrics Je mourrai sans un bruit Dans tes bras la camarde, Tu cueilleras mon fruit De ta main blafarde Généreuse, tu donnes l'infini du néant, Cet air que tu fredonnes Me prendra dans l'instant. Tu me berceras mère, Cajoleras, griseras Souffleras la chimère Que mon cœur baisera. Le secret de ma vie S'éteindra avec moi, Dans tes bras alanguis Je ne serai plus moi I will die without a sound In your arms grim reaper You will pick my fruit With your alabaster hand Generous, you give The infinity of the void This air that you are humming Will take me in a moment You will rock me mother Cuddle me, make me swoon Blow the chimera towards me That my heart will embrace. The secret of my life Will die with me In your languid arms I will no longer be me.	arty ballad France peaceful dreamy romantic swaying lullaby calm male singer arty ballad France peaceful dreamy romantic swaying lullaby calm male singer female singer intimate relaxed rhythm section sentimental acoustic piano chromatic accordion acoustic bass romantic comedy lazy melancholic nocturnal tender french variety acoustic sung French slow main version	G	107	picto Title : Berceuse Reference : CCB1049- 4 Composer(s) : John Greaves Songwriter(s) : Loïs Blanca Album : Melancholia Release date : 27/01/2021 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA2047100
Berceuse Instrumental [CCB1049 - 17]	Alt.	3'27	John Greaves	France. Peaceful & tender. Trumpet, piano, accordion, bass & drum.	ballad peaceful acoustic piano dreamy trumpet chromatic accordion romantic arty swaying lullaby ballad peaceful acoustic piano dreamy trumpet chromatic accordion romantic arty swaying lullaby calm France intimate relaxed rhythm section sentimental acoustic bass romantic comedy lazy melancholic nocturnal tender french variety acoustic instrumental slow alternate version	G	107	picto Title : Berceuse Instrumental Reference : CCB1049- 17 Composer(s) : John Greaves Songwriter(s) : Loïs Blanca Album : Melancholia Release date : 27/01/2021 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA2047230
Où Etiez-Vous? [CCB1049 - 6]		3'00	John Greaves	French love song in a jazzy mood. Peaceful, melancholic & confidential. Female voice, piano & accordion.Lyrics Je me souviens De cette chambre en ce matin Du lit défait Et du silence assourdissant Votre présence Comme une absence, les yeux fuyants Où étiez-vous ? Où étiez-vous ? Vous aviez Un air perdu et si lointain Vos yeux bleus A peine voilés qui souriaient Votre visage Fermé au monde, en ce matin Où étiez-vous ? Où étiez-vous ? Votre départ Inéluctable et sans retour Me déchirait J’étais perdu, inconsolable Me questionnait Qu’avais-je fait de votre amour Où étiez-vous ? Où étiez-vous ? Where were you I remember That bedroom one morning T he bed unmaid And the deafening silence Your presence Like an absence, furtive eyes Where were you You had A look so lost so distant Your blue eyes As if veiled but smiling Your face closed to the world This morning Where were you Your leaving Ineluctable, no return Tore me apart I was lost unconsolable Left me with the question What had I done with our love Where were you Where were you	arty jazzy melancholic France introspective female singer moving suspended atmosphere intimate dreamy arty jazzy melancholic France introspective female singer moving suspended atmosphere intimate dreamy night activity romantic ballad calm jazz song peaceful acoustic piano chromatic accordion delicate sentimental tender french variety everyday life acoustic sung French slow main version	D	72	picto Title : Où Etiez-Vous? Reference : CCB1049- 6 Composer(s) : John Greaves Songwriter(s) : Loïs Blanca Album : Melancholia Release date : 27/01/2021 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA2047120
Où Etiez-vous? Instrumental [CCB1049 - 19]	Alt.	2'47	John Greaves	Jazzy. French ballad. Peacful & melancholic. Trumpet, piano & accordion.	jazzy melancholic trumpet ballad introspective arty moving suspended atmosphere intimate dreamy jazzy melancholic trumpet ballad introspective arty moving suspended atmosphere intimate dreamy chromatic accordion night activity romantic calm France peaceful acoustic piano delicate sentimental tender everyday life acoustic instrumental slow alternate version	D	68	picto Title : Où Etiez-vous? Instrumental Reference : CCB1049- 19 Composer(s) : John Greaves Songwriter(s) : Loïs Blanca Album : Melancholia Release date : 27/01/2021 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA2047250
Jour de Fête [CCB1049 - 1]		3'42	John Greaves	French love song in a jazzy mood. Confident & peaceful. Male & woman voices, piano, accordion & rhythm.Lyrics Au jour de fête de ma tête Le soleil éblouit mes rêves Je vois la rose et le muguet Danser au feu de ma gaieté Brûlent les jours dans un sourire Couleurs odeurs tout avive La flamme tendre de ma vie Le parfum voluptueux des jours Etourdit le cœur de mes sens Brûlent les jours dans un sourire Pourquoi pleurer quand la vie va Le noir destin dort sur la rive Et passe la barque de mon trépasPremier arrêt vers la dérive Brûlent les jours dans un sourire Et je rame vers l’au-delà Une rame ici et une rame là Avec la crainte de la fiancée Désordonnée mais décidée Une flamme lèche ma joie Où irai-je si ce n’est là Où reposent tous les sans foi Dans le lit du Nirvana FEAST DAY The day of my head’s feast day My dreams are dazzled by the sun I see the rose and the lily of the valley Dancing to the fire of my joy The days are burning in a smile Colours and smells brighten The tender flame of my life The voluptuous perfume of my days Makes dizzy the heart of my senses Why cry when life is ok The dark destiny sleeps on the bank And the barque of my demise passes by And I row towards the hereafter An oar here and a oar there With the dread of the betrothed Disoriented but determined A flame licks at my joy Where will I go if not there Where all the faithless lie in repose In the bed of Nirvana	arty jazzy jazz song male singer female singer confident France lazy intimate melancholic arty jazzy jazz song male singer female singer confident France lazy intimate melancholic chromatic accordion peaceful sentimental swaying romantic comedy jazz club nocturnal acoustic piano dreamy french variety romantic relaxed rhythm section acoustic sung French medium main version	Dbm	95	picto Title : Jour de Fête Reference : CCB1049- 1 Composer(s) : John Greaves Songwriter(s) : Loïs Blanca Album : Melancholia Release date : 27/01/2021 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA2047070
Jour de Fête Instrumental [CCB1049 - 14]	Alt.	2'23	John Greaves	Urban landscapes. France. Jazzy, confident & peaceful. Trumpet, piano, accordion, bass & drum.	arty confident France lazy intimate jazzy melancholic urban landscape trumpet chromatic accordion arty confident France lazy intimate jazzy melancholic urban landscape trumpet chromatic accordion ballad peaceful sentimental swaying nocturnal acoustic piano dreamy relaxed rhythm section french variety acoustic instrumental medium alternate version	Abm	95	picto Title : Jour de Fête Instrumental Reference : CCB1049- 14 Composer(s) : John Greaves Songwriter(s) : Loïs Blanca Album : Melancholia Release date : 27/01/2021 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA2047200

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