Hi,

I would like to share a new song of mine which I'll release on a new album later this year. It's called 'I Yearn For The Past'. I've always been a big Beatles and McCartney fan. Right now I'm working on songs for my own new 3th album.

Some reviewers of the song said this:

I liked the lyrics"How much more can I take" "I yearn for....". It resonates to all listeners. The tone of the voice is pleasing and soft. The song does have a retro feel from around late 80s. The guitar was impressive. I could not stop listening. The vocals really drew me in. I would recommend to my friends. I would love to hear others from this artist.

I liked the catchy nature of the song while the song still had it's own original sound, lyrics, and instrumentals. The lyrics fitting in and their meaning is my favorite part of the song, and I think it is very well produced and original song.

This song has a Grateful dead vibe to it. I love classic rock and this totally takes me back. The singer has a very unique voice. The lyrics are catchy and I could see people at a festival singing along and enjoying this song.

I like the lyrics of this song, as well I also like the singer's voice and the instrumental. I also like the vibe I felt when I was hearing this song.

I would love to hear your opinion. 

Hi, As a hobby I like to write lyrics and create songs of fhem. This one (Beauty All Around Me) I like to share, it's a song I've just released. Not long ago, I became also a vegetarian like Paul McCartney because I'm against the cruelty of animals and also eating no meat is a lot better for preserving our nature / planet. Beauty All Around is a mellow acoustic song with an intimate autumn melancholic feel. The beauty around us we should cherish and protect.

I hope you enjoy the song as much as I do. Martin

Love2travel, thank you for your kind words! You're welcome. Martin

Thanks Nancy! I appreciate your comment. Martin

Hi, I like to share with you my most Beatles sounding song of my latest album 'Nobody Talks About It'. The song is called 'Beautiful Thing'.

Lyrics: Beautiful Thing Your eternal kindness I'll never forget From the very first moment we met Your honesty taught me to trust someone Showed me that two is so much more than one The most beautiful thing there is A thunder of bliss Everytime we kiss Your positive energy sparks my desire Your warm brave heart a source of flaming fire The most beautiful thing there is A thunder of bliss Everytime we kiss Your flame helps me through the darker nights Your sweet love, my shining light Passion, glowing love and tenderness Fill our glorious days of togetherness The most beautiful thing there is A thunder of bliss Everytime we kiss Love surrounds me more than ever My love for you will be forever Love surrounds me more than ever My love for you will be forever Love surrounds me more than ever My love for you will be forever Some people said about this song: - Beautiful Thing meanders through some hazy, acid laced, bucolic, Beatle-esque soundscapes - By far the highlight of the album is the cinematic approach of "Beautiful Thing". Recalling the best of the Beatles the song possesses a timeless classic feel to it. Quite kind the way the song's many layers comes together is a low-key majesty. - "Beautiful Thing" is an example of his innovation. Its two minutes and fifty three seconds of intoxicatingly melodic patterns, chords, and traditional tempos that draw the listener in and charm your musical ear into musical submission Tell me if you like it. Thanks! Martin

Hi, Besides my daily day job I love as a hobby (earning zero; just for the love to music) to create songs and put some of them together as an album online. So I did a year ago with my first one 'The Night Turns To Morning Light', which I'm going to remix/remaster by the way. One of the better songs on that album is Beauty All Around

Now 2 days ago I've put another collection of songs (11) online. I've called this online album ?Nobody Talks About It?. One of the highlights is the song 'Magic Home'

Someone said after a prelisten: "Excellent instrumentation with some of Lucassen's most surreal, poetic lyricism." A sidenote: I don't play the instruments (I'm not good enough, I hired), just wrote the lyrics, did the vocalmelody, the singing, mixing, co-production and final production. If you take a listen, then thank you! Let me know what you thnk! Regards, Martin

Yesterday Paul performed in my country the Netherlands. This time I haven't been to one of his 2 concerts here. Last time for me was in 2009 in Arhem (Good Evening Europe Tour). The newspapers are very possitive about his performances. Not only 60+ people, but also younger once twitter that they had a great time. I definitely missed something! Finaly I've finished my first album 'The Night Turns To Morning Light' and I'm proud of it. I could create and let create a professional sounding. I just wanted to make a professional album once in my life. Not as a must of living, but just for the love of creating music. I could only create this with help of other musicians. Here are some quotes of a review: "He has a strong Beatles influence in his melodic songwriting, though in fact I would say his sound acoustic pop/rock is more like John Lennon?s solo music. His singing voice is strong with a tone that is easy on the ear, halfway between Lennon and Neil Finn from Crowded House." "Overall, this is a very well written pop/rock album that shows Martin Lucassen has a real knack for coming up with consistently catchy and enjoyable songs." If you want you can listen to some of those songs at my soundcloud-page.

Kind regards, Martin

The album 'The Night Turns To Morning Light' with 12 crafted songs is almost ready. What I'm doing?:-) I've just uploaded a new track 'These Are The Times' made availeble to listen to. You can find it here: http://www.jango.com/music/Martin+Lucassen?l=0 It's about struggle and goals/ dreams. Lyrics: VERSE 1 Standing still as time goes by You?re chained to the ground Love has gone and life is hard In your own tears you drown Felt like a king but faith left home Just in dreams still crowned Come on and get yourself together You have goals that need to be found CHORUS These are the days to start doing These are the hours to get moving A minute is over Seconds keep rolling These are the times So get going VERSE 2 It?s your time and it?s your life Spread your wings and fly It?s a change, take this chance Straighten your back and fight It?s your turn, hold the line Keep your dreams and try Yes, it?s your turn, roll the dice Make a difference tonight BREAK Keep looking ahead And don?t look back Don?t be distracted Just stay on your track Written by Martin Lucassen Let me know what you think! Regards, Martin

Thanks Duggan2112! Thanks for your great feedback of every track and checking out the songs! I can appreciate that very much! Yeah, need to think about a video. That would be something new for me. But there's always a first time! I'm yet in the process of finishing another 15 songs. If you liked the 3, then you might like these as well. http://www.jango.com/music/Martin+Lucassen?l=0 Regards, Martin

Hi John, Thanks you for listening and your comment! I listening to your music right now. Very nice guitarmelodies! Good Luck! Martin