Raphael and his son, Oliver team up to bring you:
Leo & the Goat
Leo & the Goat is a foot stompin, hip shakin reminder that peace, love and good vibes are often funky. This collaboration between Raphael (the Capricorn) and his son, Oliver (the Leo), introduces another side of Raphael's music: funk, pop, world beat, soul, acid-jazz...
"My son, Oliver, was born and steeped in my love of music from all over the world. Funk is where we dwell together. Shine draws on our beloved influences from the 70’s to now. From the deep funk and soul of James Brown, Marvin Gaye and Sly Stone to the pockets of Parliament-Funkadelic and the Meters, to the acid-jazz of the 90’s (Brand New Heavies!), the soul hip-pop of Michael Franti and Spearhead, and current bands like Vulfpeck, who bow to the roots of funk and have helped revive it. We aim to carry the torch forward, with irresistible grooves, conscious lyrics and wholesome Vermont vibes!
I began teaching Oliver music production when he was ten. Sixteen years later we give you our debut release together! With over two years of production and some tracks with origins of over 7+ years, this album is the result of patient cultivation. We shared the compositions, arrangements and the engineer's seat. Working and playing with him is a true joy!"
Shine tracklist:
- The Regulator
- Shine
- Ride
- Diggin' in the Garden
- Silver Linings
- Cornerstone
- Riff Raph
- Puddin'
- Play
- Eastslide
Lyrics
Shine
sometimes I can put it all together but
most times it won’t make it any better cus’
I know change comes
when the wind blows
tick-tock we’ve been looking at the clock and
flip flop now we’re gonna make it stop cus’
we glow in flow
everybody knows
listen to me real close
listen to the sound of my voice
listen to my choice in my words
listen to the songs of the birds
listen to the thump of your heart
listen to your part
let me help remind you of another place and another time
with another reason for your rhyme
with an invitation to unwind
where we remember how to shine shine shine
drip drop we’ve been saving all our time but
clip clop now the horse is on the block and
we know time goes where the power grows
and the river flows
slow down at the starting of the race and
ease back to a natural pace cuz
we shine in line
with the earth time
when the wind blows
you don’t know
which way
you’re gonna go
Diggin’ in the Garden
we’re diggin in the garden
diggin for the truth
a weedin and sowin
and a waterin too
sun and rain and wind and storm
we carry on
bless the morning dew and shade that keeps us cool
dig on dig on
dig on dig on
everybody’s diggin in the garden
everybody’s diggin in the garden
and we’re plantin in the sunshine
and we’re dancin in the moonshine
come and join the good time
and were walking in a straight line
and we’re letting our soul shine
even in the dark times
and we’re plantin in the sunshine
and we’re dancing in the moonshine
and were walking in a straight line
and we’re letting our soul shine
we’re diggin in the garden
diggin for the truth
weedin and sowin
and a waterin too
sun and rain and wind and storm
we carry on
bless the morning dew and shade that keeps us cool
dig on dig on
dig on dig on
everybody’s diggin in the garden
everybody’s diggin in the garden
sometimes, it’s gonna rain on you
when you’re diggin in the garden
while you’re tryin to be true
just know that when the rain comes pouring down
there ain’t nothin you can do
but you can let it wash away your troubles and your heartache and your blues
you keep diggin in the garden
diggin for the truth
Cornerstone
every day I feel the magic
I’m walking through worlds I never knew
on my way I have seen times of change
and witnessed stars born a new
in the light of the heart of the sun
I was torn apart
and the song of my creation
came back to me
with the crown in the heart of the sea
that she gave to me
I was home
what the shadow shows
my life it grows
I bow unto the sacred path
and make a pact to make a path
to keep all of my love in tact
and take all of my power back.
to resurrect the truth and facts
of love and life to counteract
the bleeding hearts and crooked minds
that try to cause a great divide
but we survive and recognize
the souls the same in all our eyes
we see that we are not alone
but one, the one big cornerstone
and we create the worlds we see
and test the bounds that need to be
to clarify and amplify
the best of who we need to be
to realize the cornerstone of unity is you and me
the cornerstone is you and me
the cornerstone of unity
Play
goin' to walk the railroad tracks
gonna sit right down and have myself a day
goin' to walk the railroad tracks
my guitar in hand
then I'll sit right down and play
and leave behind
the worried mind
and take my time
to hear the beauty
goin' to walk the railroad tracks
my guitar in hand
and I'll sit right down and play
goin' to walk the railroad tracks
then I'll sit right down and I'll have myself a day