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Nervous No More (2014)

by Chris Hludzik

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Bygone 02:38
BYGONE (Chris Hludzik) When cassette was king When we were open to anything When we didn't know how to sing But we did anyway When time was only time And not a race that we're losing When destiny was only a dream And not a fate that we're choosing When secrets were harmless and fun Not shadows that keep us on the run When a friend was a friend And not a means to an end When love was real Or at least we thought it was When we still knew how to feel Now we've turned numb because That era is gone We've passed it by Now all that's left to do Is wait here to die.
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Surroundings 04:25
SURROUNDINGS (Chris Hludzik) Get up in the morning Tired and blue It's just another empty day That will be taken from you Turn on the TV Hear what the newsmen say Well it seems the whole damn world Is being thrown away CHORUS: Look around you It surrounds you (x2) Kids on the street With no direction in their lives Instead of pen and paper in their hands They've got guns and knives Out of the picture Hanging on to the frame Well it's hard to point the finger When we're all to blame CHORUS Man must face a test A race against time But his evil ways will make sure We never see the finish line Somewhere in the distance A killer makes his mark And it's hard to make light of the situation When everything is dark CHORUS OUTRO: Look around you It confounds Look around you It astounds Look around you It surrounds you.
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NORTHWEST SONG (Chris Hludzik) Crank it up real loud To get the message through And if you don't seem too proud They might believe in you Just don't wash your hair And tear some holes in your jeans Just cast a blank stare Make them feel what you think you've been CHORUS: But we weren't stars We wouldn't last that long Just kids with guitars Trying to play those Northwest songs So young and so bold We thought we knew it all In a world so cold With our backs to the wall Distortion and gain To make it all come down Frustration and pain Like a gray day in a Northwest town CHORUS BRIDGE: Can you feel the pain? Can you feel the shame? Does it feel the same As everything else? But we'll insist it's a new sound We'll try and cover some new ground Even though it's the same ground That's been trampled by everyone else CHORUS
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BALL'S IN YOUR COURT (Chris Hludzik) I've waited on the sidelines I've been a good sport The ball's in your court The ball's in your court I've followed all the guidelines Reviewed the reports The ball's in your court The ball's in your court CHANGE: Do you think that I will wait forever? I might Did you think that I would just give up Without a fight? You were right I got tired of cleaning It's such a mess to sort The ball's in your court The ball's in your court I tried to find the meaning I'm such a worry wart The ball's in your court The ball's in your court CHANGE I won't ring your telephone You'd only cut me short The ball's in your court The ball's in your court If you need some space all of your own Your view I won't distort The ball's in your court The ball's in your court If the weight becomes too much for you To carry and support The ball's in your court The ball's in your court Just remember when you're ready to I'll help tear down this fort The ball's in your court The ball's in your court OUTRO (Repeat through fade) The ball's in your court The ball's in your court Just remember when you're ready to The ball's in your court
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SURROUNDINGS (Chris Hludzik) Get up in the morning Tired and blue It's just another empty day That will be taken from you Turn on the TV Hear what the newsmen say Well it seems the whole damn world Is being thrown away CHORUS: Look around you It surrounds you (x2) Kids on the street With no direction in their lives Instead of pen and paper in their hands They've got guns and knives Out of the picture Hanging on to the frame Well it's hard to point the finger When we're all to blame CHORUS Man must face a test A race against time But his evil ways will make sure We never see the finish line Somewhere in the distance A killer makes his mark And it's hard to make light of the situation When everything is dark CHORUS OUTRO: Look around you It confounds Look around you It astounds Look around you It surrounds you.

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The 3rd release from Chris Hludzik, 2014's "Nervous No More" E.P., now available on bandcamp! *Includes acoustic version of "Surroundings" as a bonus track!

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released April 1, 2014

“NERVOUS NO MORE” - Chris Hludzik
Written and Arranged by Chris Hludzik.
Produced by Chris Hludzik with assistance from
Bryan Brophy, Joe Wegleski, and Tom Borthwick.

Drum tracks recorded at Bryan Brophy’s home studio, engineered by Chris Hludzik. “Bygone” (except for piano) recorded at Chris Hludzik’s home studio, engineered by Chris Hludzik. All other tracks recorded at Sound Investments Recording Studios, Old Forge, PA. (www.sistudios.com), engineered by Joe Wegleski.

Mixed by Joe Wegleski at Sound Investments Recording Studio.

Mastered by Tom Borthwick at Sound Investments Mastering Facility.

*Bonus track engineered by Kyle Rebar on January 26th, 2014, edited and mastered by Chris Hludzik.

Artwork concept and design by Chris Hludzik.
Photography by Shannon Hludzik.


PERSONNEL:
CHRIS HLUDZIK - Lead, harmony, and gang vocals, rhythm and lead guitars, bass guitar on “Bygone”, piano, harmonica.
BRYAN BROPHY - Drums/Percussion
LENNY MECCA – Bass guitar, gang vocals
JOE WEGLESKI – Guitar Solos
TOM BORTHWICK – Hammond Organ


THANKS:
As always, to the musicians and technicians who contributed their time and talents to this project, and to my wife, for her patience and understanding (and the great photos), as well as anyone who listens to this as well as my other works.

All selections administered by SOUNDS GOOD GUYS MUSIC, BMI.

©2014, Chris Hludzik.

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Chris Hludzik Scranton, Pennsylvania

CHRIS HLUDZIK is an original musician from Northeastern Pennsylvania. Chris has been writing songs for several years, and has been involved with many bands and projects (performing, writing, engineering, mixing, and producing), covering many styles and genres of music. His original music represents this diversity. ... more

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