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	Alt.	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 clarinet (all) ... chromatic accordion,French cinema,Italian cinema,clarinet (all),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	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]	1	2'22	John Greaves	Patient & serious. Piano, electric guitar & electronics.	cyclic investigation repetitive music arts & crafts ... 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	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]	0	1'26	John Greaves	Shy & crystalline. Vibraphone, marimba, clarinet & strings.	cyclic investigation repetitive music arts & crafts ... 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	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 & ...	inexorable interrogative investigation mysterious ... 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	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 & ...	lazy urban landscape relaxed rock ballad ... 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	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 & ...	lazy urban landscape musical saw melancholic ... 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	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 ... 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	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 ... 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	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 ...	swaying intimate relaxation country & garden ... 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	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 ... 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	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 ... 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	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 ...	tender folk ballad country & garden lazy ... 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	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 ... 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	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 ... social drama,melancholic,destiny,lazy,interrogative,intimate,romantic ,natural disaster,acoustic piano,sad,classy,wandering,restrained,tender,unstable,introspective,string section,calm,suspended atmosphere,instrumental,slow,main version	A	86	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 ... 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	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	1'21	John Greaves	Sensual & nostalgic. Muted trumpet & piano.	film noir new wave (cinema) nocturnal muted trumpet ... 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	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]	0	1'29	John Greaves	Pensive & nostalgic. Solo muted trumpet.	muted trumpet new wave (cinema) retro cinema cinematic jazz ... 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	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 ... 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	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 ... 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	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 ... 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	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 ... 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	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 ... 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	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	1'12	John Greaves	Suddain & melancholic. Trumpet & piano.	film noir retro cinema new wave (cinema) abstract art ... 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	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]	0	1'15	John Greaves	Wandering & introspective. Solo trumpet.	trumpet cinematic jazz new wave (cinema) retro cinema ... 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	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 ... 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	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 ... 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	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 ...	humming male voice childhood peaceful patient ... 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	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 ... 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	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 ... 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	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 ... 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	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 ... 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	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 ... 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	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 ... 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	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 ... 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	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 ... 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	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 ... 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	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 ... 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	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 ... 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	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 ... 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	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 ... 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	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 ... 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	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 & ...	mysterious Ambient (all) sparse space ... 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	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 & ...	space paranormal sci-fi natural disaster ... 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	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]	1	2'54	John Greaves	Lyrics ... 1st part jazz ballad. Sentimental & intimate song in late night mood. ... 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 classy intimate jazz club ... jazz ballad,classy,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	Title : No Dice (It's Time to Leave) Reference : CEZ4511 - 14 Composer(s) : John Greaves Author(s) : John Greaves Arrangement : 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]	0	2'54	John Greaves	1st part jazz ballad. Sentimental & intimate in late night mood. 2nd ...	jazz ballad classy intimate jazz club ... jazz ballad,classy,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	Title : No Dice Instrumental Reference : CEZ4511 - 35 Composer(s) : John Greaves Arrangement : 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	Lyrics ... Pop song sung in Italian. Passionate, romantic & poignant. Female ... 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 ... pop song,Italian cinema,sentimental,variety music,moving,romance,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	Title : In Te (Oh Baby Oh) Reference : CEZ4500 - 50 Composer(s) : Annie Barbazza - John Greaves Author(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 ...	intimate introspective sentimental French TV serie ... 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	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 ...	muted trumpet introspective melancholic nocturnal ... 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	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 ...	melancholic contemporary series suspended atmosphere intimate ... 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	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, ...	poignant historical movie social drama moving ... 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	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 ...	underwater space atmospheric cold desert ... 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	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]	1	3'40	John Greaves	Lyrics ... French song like a lullaby. Peaceful & tender. Male & woman voices, ... 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 ... 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	Title : Berceuse Reference : CCB1049 - 4 Composer(s) : John Greaves Author(s) : Loïs Blanca Album : Melancholia Release date : 27/01/2021 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA2047100
Berceuse Instrumental [CCB1049 - 17]	0	3'27	John Greaves	France. Peaceful & tender. Trumpet, piano, accordion, bass & drum.	ballad peaceful acoustic piano dreamy ... 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	Title : Berceuse Instrumental Reference : CCB1049 - 17 Composer(s) : John Greaves Author(s) : Loïs Blanca Album : Melancholia Release date : 27/01/2021 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA2047230
Où Etiez-Vous? [CCB1049 - 6]	1	3'00	John Greaves	Lyrics ... French love song in a jazzy mood. Peaceful, melancholic & ... 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 The 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 eyesAs 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 ... 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	Title : Où Etiez-Vous? Reference : CCB1049 - 6 Composer(s) : John Greaves Author(s) : Loïs Blanca Album : Melancholia Release date : 27/01/2021 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA2047120
Où Etiez-vous? Instrumental [CCB1049 - 19]	0	2'47	John Greaves	Jazzy. French ballad. Peacful & melancholic. Trumpet, piano & ...	jazzy melancholic trumpet ballad ... 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	Title : Où Etiez-vous? Instrumental Reference : CCB1049 - 19 Composer(s) : John Greaves Author(s) : Loïs Blanca Album : Melancholia Release date : 27/01/2021 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA2047250
Jour de Fête [CCB1049 - 1]	1	3'42	John Greaves	Lyrics ... French love song in a jazzy mood. Confident & peaceful. Male & woman ... 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 ... 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	Title : Jour de Fête Reference : CCB1049 - 1 Composer(s) : John Greaves Author(s) : Loïs Blanca Album : Melancholia Release date : 27/01/2021 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA2047070
Jour de Fête Instrumental [CCB1049 - 14]	0	2'23	John Greaves	Urban landscapes. France. Jazzy, confident & peaceful. Trumpet, ...	arty confident France lazy ... 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	Title : Jour de Fête Instrumental Reference : CCB1049 - 14 Composer(s) : John Greaves Author(s) : Loïs Blanca Album : Melancholia Release date : 27/01/2021 Publisher(s) : Frederic Leibovitz Editeur ISRC : FRZPA2047200

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