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Haven't used PO-33 in forever, so yeah. 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Of course, I had to try it out right away. It's interesting. Not as powerful and useful as the Reface, but still fun!", "desc": "I just got my Korg Monotron Duo in the mail. Of course, I had to try it out right away. It's interesting. Not as powerful and useful as the Reface, but still fun!", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C", "bpm": "110", "album": "Daily Challenge Archive", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Doo Bow Doo", "date": "2026-09-07", "day": 330, "path": "doo-bow-doo-7-sep-2026.mp3", "description": "", "desc": "", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "Chords F7sus4-E7sus4", "lyrics": "", "key": "F", "bpm": "120", "album": "Daily Challenge Archive", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Desire Less", "date": "2026-09-06", "day": 329, "path": "desire-less-6-sep-2026.mp3", "description": "", "desc": "", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "C-Em-Fmaj7-G", "lyrics": "There are two ways to get enough. One is to continue to accumulate more and more. The other is to desire less.", "key": "C", "bpm": "105", "album": "G.K. 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I dunno.", "tag": "", "vocals": "Instrumental", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Ab-major", "bpm": "120", "album": "Catholic Kids", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Pop" }, { "title": "Why Stay Why Go", "date": "2026-08-21", "day": 313, "path": "why-stay-why-go-21-aug-2026.mp3", "description": "[CHORDS: Ab6-Fm7-Bbm7-Eb7] I plan to use this song for my new Chapel Pop album on the Symbol of Faith. This will be the first song, \"I believe in one God.\" I'm excited to get back to pop and lofi albums. I was out of ideas and motivation for a while, but finishing the ambient album helped me focus.", "desc": "[CHORDS: Ab6-Fm7-Bbm7-Eb7] I plan to use this song for my new Chapel Pop album on the Symbol of Faith. This will be the first song, \"I believe in one God.\" I'm excited to get back to pop and lofi albums. I was out of ideas and motivation for a while, but finishing the ambient album helped me focus.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Ab-major", "bpm": "120", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Ooh Woo", "date": "2026-08-20", "day": 312, "path": "ooh-woo-20-aug-2026.mp3", "description": "[CHORDS: Am-Em-G-Am]", "desc": "[CHORDS: Am-Em-G-Am]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "A-minor", "bpm": "100", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Presto Sonata", "date": "2026-08-19", "day": 311, "path": "presto-sonata-19-aug-2026.mp3", "description": "Dunno the chords. Took a sample from Paul Pitman - Moonlight Sonata Op. 27 No. 2 - III. Presto", "desc": "Dunno the chords. Took a sample from Paul Pitman - Moonlight Sonata Op. 27 No. 2 - III. 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It was novel 100 days ago, lol. Now it feels like a burden... [CHORDS A-E-B-E/B]", "desc": "Am I wrong for being tired of writing notes in here? It was novel 100 days ago, lol. Now it feels like a burden... [CHORDS A-E-B-E/B]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Instrumental", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "E-major", "bpm": "80", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Lead All Souls To Heaven Instrumental", "date": "2026-08-09", "day": 301, "path": "lead-all-souls-to-heaven-instrumental-9-aug-2026.mp3", "description": "[CHORDS: Cmaj7-Cmmaj7-Cadd11-Bm7(b5)/G6]", "desc": "[CHORDS: Cmaj7-Cmmaj7-Cadd11-Bm7(b5)/G6]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Instrumental", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "120", "album": "Electronic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Oh My Jesus Instrumental", "date": "2026-08-08", "day": 300, "path": "oh-my-jesus-instrumental-8-aug-2026.mp3", "description": "[CHORDS: Fm7-Eb(6)-Cm7-Eb(7)]", "desc": "[CHORDS: Fm7-Eb(6)-Cm7-Eb(7)]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Instrumental", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "F-minor", "bpm": "100", "album": "Pop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Pop" }, { "title": "Hail Mary Chapel Pop Instrumental", "date": "2026-08-07", "day": 299, "path": "hail-mary-chapel-pop-instrumental-7-aug-2026.mp3", "description": "[CHORDS: Gmaj7-Cm7-Gmaj7-1.Cm7 2.G6]", "desc": "[CHORDS: Gmaj7-Cm7-Gmaj7-1.Cm7 2.G6]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Instrumental", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Pop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Pop" }, { "title": "Our Father Chapel Ambient", "date": "2026-08-06", "day": 298, "path": "our-father-chapel-ambient-6-aug-2026.mp3", "description": "My first attempt at ambient, and I love it even more than pious piano! Very relaxing to make and listen to, but I've been partial to electronic music most of my life. [CHORDS: F-G-C-Am]", "desc": "My first attempt at ambient, and I love it even more than pious piano! Very relaxing to make and listen to, but I've been partial to electronic music most of my life. [CHORDS: F-G-C-Am]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "60", "album": "Ambient", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Jmb Challenge Twenty Two Sample Free Version", "date": "2026-08-05", "day": 297, "path": "jmb-challenge-twenty-two-sample-free-version-5-aug-2026.mp3", "description": "", "desc": "", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Eb", "bpm": "80", "album": "Daily Challenge Archive", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Toggle Channel", "date": "2026-08-04", "day": 296, "path": "toggle-channel-4-aug-2026.mp3", "description": "[CHORDS: Cmaj7-Ab(5)(7)]", "desc": "[CHORDS: Cmaj7-Ab(5)(7)]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "120", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Blessing After Meals - Pious Piano", "date": "2026-08-03", "day": 295, "path": "blessing-after-meals-pious-piano-3-aug-2026.mp3", "description": "[CHORDS: Gmaj7-Bbm7-Eb7-Cm7]", "desc": "[CHORDS: Gmaj7-Bbm7-Eb7-Cm7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Ab-major", "bpm": "65", "album": "Ambient", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Act Of Contrition Pious Piano", "date": "2026-08-02", "day": 294, "path": "act-of-contrition-pious-piano-2-aug-2026.mp3", "description": "[CHORDS: Cm7-F7-Bbmaj7-Bmim]", "desc": "[CHORDS: Cm7-F7-Bbmaj7-Bmim]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Bb-major", "bpm": "65", "album": "Ambient", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Angel Of God Pious Piano", "date": "2026-08-01", "day": 293, "path": "angel-of-god-pious-piano-1-aug-2026.mp3", "description": "[CHORDS: Am7-Em7-Fmaj7-Bm7/Bbmaj7]", "desc": "[CHORDS: Am7-Em7-Fmaj7-Bm7/Bbmaj7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Am", "bpm": "65", "album": "Daily Challenge Archive", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Our Father Pious Piano Version", "date": "2026-07-31", "day": 292, "path": "our-father-pious-piano-version-31-jul-2026.mp3", "description": "I'm trying something new. Piano music for Christians for sleep. Something very soft and gentle to fall asleep with. It's actually very easy to make because I already love making piano preludes. [CHORDS: Dmaj7-G7]", "desc": "I'm trying something new. Piano music for Christians for sleep. Something very soft and gentle to fall asleep with. It's actually very easy to make because I already love making piano preludes. [CHORDS: Dmaj7-G7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "", "bpm": "", "album": "Daily Challenge Archive", "artist": "", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Quick Notes", "date": "2026-07-30", "day": 291, "path": "quick-notes-30-jul-2026.mp3", "description": "This is probably the fastest I've ever made a beat. Under 30 minutes, I think, and I didn't skimp or cheat. I played almost every instrument via MIDI, and I used chords from my fake book. Not bad at all. Only 2 1/2 months left until I've completed the challenge. Will I keep going afterwards...I'm not sure. [CHORDS: Dmaj7-G7-Dmaj7-G7-Em7-A7-Em7-A7]", "desc": "This is probably the fastest I've ever made a beat. Under 30 minutes, I think, and I didn't skimp or cheat. I played almost every instrument via MIDI, and I used chords from my fake book. Not bad at all. Only 2 1/2 months left until I've completed the challenge. Will I keep going afterwards...I'm not sure. [CHORDS: Dmaj7-G7-Dmaj7-G7-Em7-A7-Em7-A7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "G-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Synth Scat", "date": "2026-07-29", "day": 290, "path": "synth-scat-29-jul-2026.mp3", "description": "[Bmaj7-Bb(6)-Cm7-F7]", "desc": "[Bmaj7-Bb(6)-Cm7-F7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "G-minor", "bpm": "75", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "November Home", "date": "2026-07-28", "day": 289, "path": "november-home-28-jul-2026.mp3", "description": "[CHORDS: Bb-Cm7-F7-Bbmaj7]", "desc": "[CHORDS: Bb-Cm7-F7-Bbmaj7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Bb-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Fogo De Chao", "date": "2026-07-27", "day": 288, "path": "fogo-de-chao-27-jul-2026.mp3", "description": "A funny song I heard in my head.", "desc": "A funny song I heard in my head.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "F#-major", "bpm": "85", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Where'd You Go", "date": "2026-07-26", "day": 287, "path": "whered-you-go-26-jul-2026.mp3", "description": "Still messing around again. [CHORDS: C-D-C-D]", "desc": "Still messing around again. [CHORDS: C-D-C-D]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "We'll Make It Ours", "date": "2026-07-25", "day": 286, "path": "well-make-it-ours-25-jul-2026.mp3", "description": "Messing around with lyrics from a song I made like 18 years ago. And the new Bitspeak plugin I found. [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Dm7-C6-Dm7]", "desc": "Messing around with lyrics from a song I made like 18 years ago. And the new Bitspeak plugin I found. [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Dm7-C6-Dm7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "80", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Mic Check Adlib", "date": "2026-07-24", "day": 285, "path": "mic-check-adlib-24-jul-2026.mp3", "description": "Just jamming with a new vocoder I found online. It sounds great! And it's much cheaper than the one I was considering buying $150 vs $35. Anyway, I like this joint; it was fun. [CHORDS: Ebm7-Ab-Db(maj7)-Db]", "desc": "Just jamming with a new vocoder I found online. It sounds great! And it's much cheaper than the one I was considering buying $150 vs $35. Anyway, I like this joint; it was fun. [CHORDS: Ebm7-Ab-Db(maj7)-Db]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Db-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Electronic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Piano Twinkle", "date": "2026-07-23", "day": 284, "path": "piano-twinkle-23-jul-2026.mp3", "description": "Used chip synth to pick a bass sound. It's great as a VST, but maybe I shouldn't use it for every instrument, lol. Now it's just another tool in my toolbox. It'd be dope if it was a hardware instrument though... maybe I could figure that out somehow.", "desc": "Used chip synth to pick a bass sound. It's great as a VST, but maybe I shouldn't use it for every instrument, lol. Now it's just another tool in my toolbox. It'd be dope if it was a hardware instrument though... maybe I could figure that out somehow.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Gb-major", "bpm": "90", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Chipsynth Snes Style", "date": "2026-07-22", "day": 283, "path": "chipsynth-snes-style-22-jul-2026.mp3", "description": "I saw a video about making beats using the Super Nintendo sound chip. I may have heard of it before, but I never tried it. The video inspired me, so I did a trial and then paid $40 to purchase it. It was well worth it and a lot of fun to go back to sounds from my childhood. Are the sounds better than what Logic has built-in? No way. But is it fun and interesting nostalgia? 100% yes!", "desc": "I saw a video about making beats using the Super Nintendo sound chip. I may have heard of it before, but I never tried it. The video inspired me, so I did a trial and then paid $40 to purchase it. It was well worth it and a lot of fun to go back to sounds from my childhood. Are the sounds better than what Logic has built-in? No way. But is it fun and interesting nostalgia? 100% yes!", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "A-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Electronic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Buttery Chicken Baby", "date": "2026-07-21", "day": 282, "path": "buttery-chicken-21-jul-2026.mp3", "description": "??? Recipe lofi?", "desc": "??? Recipe lofi?", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "A-minor", "bpm": "110", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Ooh Da Dow", "date": "2026-07-20", "day": 281, "path": "ooh-da-dow-20-jul-2026.mp3", "description": "Was tired, so made a beat with Koala Sampler on my phone while lying in bed.", "desc": "Was tired, so made a beat with Koala Sampler on my phone while lying in bed.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "110", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "My First Salsa", "date": "2026-07-19", "day": 280, "path": "my-first-salsa-19-jul-2026.mp3", "description": "Wifey asked me to try to make salsa. I think it might have been a failure; maybe it worked. I dunno. But it was worth a shot.", "desc": "Wifey asked me to try to make salsa. I think it might have been a failure; maybe it worked. I dunno. But it was worth a shot.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Funk and Soul", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "I've Been Running", "date": "2026-07-18", "day": 279, "path": "I-been-running-18-jul-2026.mp3", "description": "was just vibing in my feels today", "desc": "was just vibing in my feels today", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "E-major", "bpm": "80", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Hail Mary Lofi", "date": "2026-07-17", "day": 278, "path": "hail-mary-lofi-17-july-2026.mp3", "description": "[CHORDS: Gmaj7-Cm7-Gmaj7- Cm7/G6]", "desc": "[CHORDS: Gmaj7-Cm7-Gmaj7- Cm7/G6]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-minor", "bpm": "70", "album": "Catholic Lofi", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Relaxing Knight", "date": "2026-07-16", "day": 277, "path": "relaxing-knight-16-jul-2026.mp3", "description": "[CHORDS: Em7-Fmaj7-Em7-F]", "desc": "[CHORDS: Em7-Fmaj7-Em7-F]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "105", "album": "Lofi Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Dont Go Away", "date": "2026-07-15", "day": 276, "path": "dont-go-away-15-july-2026.mp3", "description": "Just a quick jammy for late night.", "desc": "Just a quick jammy for late night.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "F#-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Hundred Bucks", "date": "2026-07-14", "day": 275, "path": "hundred-bucks-14-july-2026.mp3", "description": "had to get a quick beat done cuz I had a busy day taking my 99-year-old Granny to see Minions and Monsters. She said she fell asleep but still had a good time, lol. Anyway, I slapped this joint together in less than an hour. Hope it's okay. It'll get the daily beat job done.", "desc": "had to get a quick beat done cuz I had a busy day taking my 99-year-old Granny to see Minions and Monsters. She said she fell asleep but still had a good time, lol. Anyway, I slapped this joint together in less than an hour. Hope it's okay. It'll get the daily beat job done.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "B-major", "bpm": "120", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Lead All Souls To Heaven", "date": "2026-07-13", "day": 274, "path": "lead-all-souls-to-heaven-13-jul-2026.mp3", "description": "Last song in the Hail Mary album and one of my favorites! [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Cmmaj7-Cadd11-Bm7(b5)| G6]", "desc": "Last song in the Hail Mary album and one of my favorites! [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Cmmaj7-Cadd11-Bm7(b5)| G6]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "120", "album": "Catholic Kids", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Pop" }, { "title": "Past Meets Present", "date": "2026-07-12", "day": 273, "path": "past-meets-present-12-july-2026.mp3", "description": "A beat for my brother's new project. I'm trying to sing in Spanish; it's not so great, so forgive my pronunciation. [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Fmaj7-G(b13)-F5(6,#11)-Cmaj7-Fmaj7-G(b13)-G7]", "desc": "A beat for my brother's new project. I'm trying to sing in Spanish; it's not so great, so forgive my pronunciation. [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Fmaj7-G(b13)-F5(6,#11)-Cmaj7-Fmaj7-G(b13)-G7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Oh My Jesus - Chapel Pop", "date": "2026-07-11", "day": 272, "path": "oh-my-jesus-11-july-2026.mp3", "description": "Finally got back to actually writing sheet music to practice my skills. I'm still overwhelmed with a ton of stuff, and I need these Catholic songs for my sanity and sanctity, lol. Jesus, forgive me my sins and save me from the fires of hell!+ [CHORDS: Fm7-Eb-Cm7-Eb7]", "desc": "Finally got back to actually writing sheet music to practice my skills. I'm still overwhelmed with a ton of stuff, and I need these Catholic songs for my sanity and sanctity, lol. Jesus, forgive me my sins and save me from the fires of hell!+ [CHORDS: Fm7-Eb-Cm7-Eb7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Ab-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Catholic Kids", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Pop" }, { "title": "Glory Be - Chapel Pop", "date": "2026-07-10", "day": 271, "path": "glory-be-chapel-pop-10-july-2026.mp3", "description": "I took an old song called 'Ne Derelinquas Me' that I made a while ago and decided to add some new lyrics. I really like how this turned out. It would have been nice to go back into the old project and actually change around the instruments and other elements, but I'm too lazy to find it. All my new stuff is organized, but I’m not sure about projects that are 5 or more years old. Anyway, I'm jamming with this one. Almost done with the Hail Mary album!", "desc": "I took an old song called 'Ne Derelinquas Me' that I made a while ago and decided to add some new lyrics. I really like how this turned out. It would have been nice to go back into the old project and actually change around the instruments and other elements, but I'm too lazy to find it. All my new stuff is organized, but I’m not sure about projects that are 5 or more years old. Anyway, I'm jamming with this one. Almost done with the Hail Mary album!", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "85", "album": "Catholic Kids", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Pop" }, { "title": "Holy Mary", "date": "2026-07-09", "day": 270, "path": "holy-mary-9-july-2026.mp3", "description": "I was really tired today for some reason. Must not have slept well. Anyway, I grabbed an old song from maybe 15 years ago and added the Holy Mary words to it for a quick fix. It worked perfectly with some tweaking. The synth vocal sound is my vocals chopped up in Beat Breaker, some slow, some forward, some backward. It gives it a unique electronic quality that I love.", "desc": "I was really tired today for some reason. Must not have slept well. Anyway, I grabbed an old song from maybe 15 years ago and added the Holy Mary words to it for a quick fix. It worked perfectly with some tweaking. The synth vocal sound is my vocals chopped up in Beat Breaker, some slow, some forward, some backward. It gives it a unique electronic quality that I love.", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "", "bpm": "", "album": "Daily Challenge Archive", "artist": "", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Blessed Art Thou - Chapel Pop", "date": "2026-07-08", "day": 269, "path": "blessed-art-thou-8-jul-2026.mp3", "description": "Made this from an old beat. I published it yesterday, but the server was acting strange so it didn't show up.", "desc": "Made this from an old beat. I published it yesterday, but the server was acting strange so it didn't show up.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C#-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Catholic Kids", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Pop" }, { "title": "Hail Mary - Chapel Pop", "date": "2026-07-07", "day": 268, "path": "hail-mary-chapel-pop-7-jul-2026.mp3", "description": "New album incoming! [CHORDS: Gmaj7-Cm7-Gmaj7-1.Cm7 2.G6]", "desc": "New album incoming! [CHORDS: Gmaj7-Cm7-Gmaj7-1.Cm7 2.G6]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "G-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Catholic Kids", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Pop" }, { "title": "Esoteric Knowledge", "date": "2026-07-06", "day": 267, "path": "esoteric-knowledge-6-jul-2026.mp3", "description": "My Aunt died recently. I went to her funeral today and forgot how good some black preachers are. I also haven't seen someone shouting in church in over 20 years, probably. It was nostalgic, so I made a nostalgic beat with a clip from YouTube Shorts of a random preacher.", "desc": "My Aunt died recently. I went to her funeral today and forgot how good some black preachers are. I also haven't seen someone shouting in church in over 20 years, probably. It was nostalgic, so I made a nostalgic beat with a clip from YouTube Shorts of a random preacher.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "F-major", "bpm": "135", "album": "Electronic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Strings Of Jewels", "date": "2026-07-05", "day": 266, "path": "strings-of-jewels-5-jul-2026.mp3", "description": "I took a short sample from \"Carnival of Souls\" (1962), a cheap horror B-movie with a cult following. I didn't bother to watch it; I just wanted a sample to get my creative juices flowing. After I chopped it up with Beat Breaker, I added drums, chords, and then vocoder vocals. I'm taking a break from lofi and chapel pop albums for now. I need to make album art for those before I move on. So, we'll have a few random songs in between!", "desc": "I took a short sample from \"Carnival of Souls\" (1962), a cheap horror B-movie with a cult following. I didn't bother to watch it; I just wanted a sample to get my creative juices flowing. After I chopped it up with Beat Breaker, I added drums, chords, and then vocoder vocals. I'm taking a break from lofi and chapel pop albums for now. I need to make album art for those before I move on. So, we'll have a few random songs in between!", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-minor", "bpm": "100", "album": "Electronic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Dominics Song Number One", "date": "2026-07-04", "day": 265, "path": "dominics-song-number-one-4-july-2026.mp3", "description": "My son Dominic made this one mostly by himself. Of course I guided him, but I didn't hold his hand the entire time. I gave him tips and tricks for composing and he decided against my advice many times lol. I put a little mixing and mastering sheen on the whole thing for him (he actually asked me to sing on it, and told me which words to say). Overall, it came out good. He's been asking me to make a whole beat for weeks now, so yeah.", "desc": "My son Dominic made this one mostly by himself. Of course I guided him, but I didn't hold his hand the entire time. I gave him tips and tricks for composing and he decided against my advice many times lol. I put a little mixing and mastering sheen on the whole thing for him (he actually asked me to sing on it, and told me which words to say). Overall, it came out good. He's been asking me to make a whole beat for weeks now, so yeah.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Dominic Anthony Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Lead Us Not", "date": "2026-07-03", "day": 264, "path": "lead-us-not-3-july-2026.mp3", "description": "[Cmaj7-Dm7-Em7-Dm7]", "desc": "[Cmaj7-Dm7-Em7-Dm7]", "tag": "[cmaj7-dm7-em7-dm7]", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "150", "album": "Catholic Lofi", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Forgive Us", "date": "2026-07-02", "day": 263, "path": "forgive-us-2-jul-2026.mp3", "description": "[F#6-F#dim7-F#add9-F#dim]", "desc": "[F#6-F#dim7-F#add9-F#dim]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Gb-major", "bpm": "150", "album": "Catholic Lofi", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Daily Bread Lofi", "date": "2026-07-01", "day": 262, "path": "daily-bread-lofi-1-jul-2026.mp3", "description": "[Bm7b5-Amaj7-Gmaj7-Amaj7(9)]", "desc": "[Bm7b5-Amaj7-Gmaj7-Amaj7(9)]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "A-major", "bpm": "85", "album": "Catholic Lofi", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Thy Kingdom Come Lofi", "date": "2026-06-30", "day": 261, "path": "thy-kingdom-come-lofi-30-jun-2026.mp3", "description": "[Fmaj7(9)-E7#9-Fmaj7-Em7-Fmaj7(9)-E7#9-Fmaj7-Em7|C6|Dm7b5]", "desc": "[Fmaj7(9)-E7#9-Fmaj7-Em7-Fmaj7(9)-E7#9-Fmaj7-Em7|C6|Dm7b5]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "F-major", "bpm": "90", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Our Father Lofi", "date": "2026-06-29", "day": 260, "path": "our-father-lofi-29-jun-2026.mp3", "description": "[Cmaj7-Fadd9-Dm7-G7]", "desc": "[Cmaj7-Fadd9-Dm7-G7]", "tag": "[cmaj7-fadd9-dm7-g7]", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "85", "album": "Catholic Lofi", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Morris Park Aerodrome", "date": "2026-06-28", "day": 259, "path": "morris-park-aerodrome-28-jun-2026.mp3", "description": "Back to plain old beats! I'm too stressed to make a whole song. But Lord willing, things will calm down, and I can get back to Chapel Pop and Catholic Lofi, until then...God love you! [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Cm7-Bbmaj7-A7(#9)]", "desc": "Back to plain old beats! I'm too stressed to make a whole song. But Lord willing, things will calm down, and I can get back to Chapel Pop and Catholic Lofi, until then...God love you! [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Cm7-Bbmaj7-A7(#9)]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "B-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Forgive Us (wrong Version)", "date": "2026-06-27", "day": 258, "path": "forgive-us-27-jun-2026.mp3", "description": "Technically, it's past midnight when I submitted this, but I'm still going to count it. It's still not to my liking, but I had to submit it for the challenge, so here it is. The big problem with this is that the vocals didn't sound right. I fiddled with them for about two hours before realizing the melody was wrong, not the vocals. So I'm going to have to rewrite the melody and try again. [CHORDS: F#6-F#dim7-F#add9-F#dim]", "desc": "Technically, it's past midnight when I submitted this, but I'm still going to count it. It's still not to my liking, but I had to submit it for the challenge, so here it is. The big problem with this is that the vocals didn't sound right. I fiddled with them for about two hours before realizing the melody was wrong, not the vocals. So I'm going to have to rewrite the melody and try again. [CHORDS: F#6-F#dim7-F#add9-F#dim]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Db-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Catholic Kids", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Pop" }, { "title": "Lead Us Not Into Tempatation", "date": "2026-06-26", "day": 257, "path": "lead-us-not-into-tempatation-26-jun-2026.mp3", "description": "Chords from \"All of Me\" by Simons and Marks 1931: [C6-E7-A7-Dm7-E7-Am7-D7-Dm7]", "desc": "Chords from \"All of Me\" by Simons and Marks 1931: [C6-E7-A7-Dm7-E7-Am7-D7-Dm7]", "tag": "[c6-e7-a7-dm7-e7-am7-d7-dm7]", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "A-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Catholic Kids", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Pop" }, { "title": "Jmb Challenge 021", "date": "2026-06-25", "day": 256, "path": "jmb-challenge-021-25-jun-2026.mp3", "description": "No chords for this sample challenge. It is also not public domain, because of the samples included. So use this joint at your own risk.", "desc": "No chords for this sample challenge. It is also not public domain, because of the samples included. So use this joint at your own risk.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "", "bpm": "85", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Daily Bread - Chapel Pop", "date": "2026-06-24", "day": 255, "path": "daily-bread-24-jun-2026.mp3", "description": "[Bm7b5-Amaj7-Gmaj7-Amaj7(9)]", "desc": "[Bm7b5-Amaj7-Gmaj7-Amaj7(9)]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "A-major", "bpm": "120", "album": "Catholic Kids", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Pop" }, { "title": "Kingdom Come - Chapel Pop", "date": "2026-06-23", "day": 254, "path": "kingdom-come-chapel-pop-23-jun-2026.mp3", "description": "[Fmaj7-E7#9-Fmaj7-Em7]", "desc": "[Fmaj7-E7#9-Fmaj7-Em7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "F-major", "bpm": "130", "album": "Catholic Kids", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Pop" }, { "title": "Holy Trinity", "date": "2026-06-22", "day": 253, "path": "holy-trinity-22-jun-2026.mp3", "description": "[Dmaj7-Gmaj7-Dmaj7(9)-Gmaj7(9)]", "desc": "[Dmaj7-Gmaj7-Dmaj7(9)-Gmaj7(9)]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "", "bpm": "", "album": "Daily Challenge Archive", "artist": "", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Lord-Have-Mercy-Lofi", "date": "2026-06-21", "day": 252, "path": "lord-have-mercy-lofi-june-21-2026.mp3", "description": "[F#m7b5-D6-F#m7b5-Em7(9)|Am7]", "desc": "[F#m7b5-D6-F#m7b5-Em7(9)|Am7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Em", "bpm": "90", "album": "Daily Challenge Archive", "artist": "", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Trisagion Lofi", "date": "2026-06-20", "day": 251, "path": "trisagion-lofi-20-june-2026.mp3", "description": "[Db6-Ebm7-G#madd11-B]", "desc": "[Db6-Ebm7-G#madd11-B]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Gb-major", "bpm": "90", "album": "Catholic Lofi", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Glory Be Lofi", "date": "2026-06-19", "day": 250, "path": "glory-be-lofi-19-jun-2026.mp3", "description": "[Cmja7-Fadd9-Dm7-G7]", "desc": "[Cmja7-Fadd9-Dm7-G7]", "tag": "[cmja7-fadd9-dm7-g7]", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "80", "album": "Catholic Lofi", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Heavenly King Lofi", "date": "2026-06-18", "day": 249, "path": "heavenly-king-lofi-18-jun-2026.mp3", "description": "[Cmaj7-Dm7(9)-E7#9-Fmaj7|E7#9]", "desc": "[Cmaj7-Dm7(9)-E7#9-Fmaj7|E7#9]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "95", "album": "Catholic Lofi", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Our Father - Chapel Pop", "date": "2026-06-17", "day": 248, "path": "our-father-chapel-pop-17-jun-2026.mp3", "description": "I don't know how many notes I'll keep writing here. I think it served its purpose in the beginning and middle of the challenge, but now it's in the way and taking extra time I could be using for more song-making! I might still put the chords here, but I don't have much to say about each song like I used to, because I've found my calling, which is to make a lofi or chapel pop song every day for the glory of God and release an album a week until... well, only God knows. [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Fadd9-Dm7-G7]", "desc": "I don't know how many notes I'll keep writing here. I think it served its purpose in the beginning and middle of the challenge, but now it's in the way and taking extra time I could be using for more song-making! I might still put the chords here, but I don't have much to say about each song like I used to, because I've found my calling, which is to make a lofi or chapel pop song every day for the glory of God and release an album a week until... well, only God knows. [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Fadd9-Dm7-G7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "120", "album": "Electronic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Come Let Us Adore Christ The King", "date": "2026-06-16", "day": 247, "path": "come-let-us-adore-16-jun-2026.mp3", "description": "This is the last song on my first Chapel Pop album, \"Byzantine Dailyer Prayers.\" I'm excited to be done and even more excited to make more. I feel like I've really found a groove for Chapel Pop, and I already had a groove for lofi, so now we'll be in overdrive mode for albums. My goals, by the grace of God, are to make one 7-song album a week and to alternate between lofi and pop. We'll see how it goes. I've already proven to myself that I can create songs for 246 days in a row. Why not keep that streak going... well, as long as I can. There's a reason I set out to do this challenge, and now I feel like I've seen the light of the whole situation and am moving forward with more purpose! It's definitely exciting. This song is based on an old beat called Endless Days.", "desc": "This is the last song on my first Chapel Pop album, \"Byzantine Dailyer Prayers.\" I'm excited to be done and even more excited to make more. I feel like I've really found a groove for Chapel Pop, and I already had a groove for lofi, so now we'll be in overdrive mode for albums. My goals, by the grace of God, are to make one 7-song album a week and to alternate between lofi and pop. We'll see how it goes. I've already proven to myself that I can create songs for 246 days in a row. Why not keep that streak going... well, as long as I can. There's a reason I set out to do this challenge, and now I feel like I've seen the light of the whole situation and am moving forward with more purpose! It's definitely exciting. This song is based on an old beat called Endless Days.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "120", "album": "Electronic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Read A Good Book", "date": "2026-06-15", "day": 246, "path": "read-a-good-book-15-jun-2026.mp3", "description": "I started working on this album based on a public-domain book near the beginning of this challenge and never finished it! There are a ton more chapters I need to explore, but I think I'll stop at ten tracks to make it a nice even number. Either way, I'm going to use old beats to finish this out, because I'm excited to move forward with more Catholic Lofi and Chapel Pop albums. The old beat for this one was called \"A Better Midnight.\"", "desc": "I started working on this album based on a public-domain book near the beginning of this challenge and never finished it! There are a ton more chapters I need to explore, but I think I'll stop at ten tracks to make it a nice even number. Either way, I'm going to use old beats to finish this out, because I'm excited to move forward with more Catholic Lofi and Chapel Pop albums. The old beat for this one was called \"A Better Midnight.\"", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Bb-major", "bpm": "105", "album": "Catholic Lofi", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Through The Prayers Lofi", "date": "2026-06-14", "day": 245, "path": "through-the-prayers-lofi-14-jun-2026.mp3", "description": "This was the first time I wrote the chords and melody before producing and arranging a song. I think it flowed much better this way. It was definitely easier to sing! [CHORDS: Emaj7-Am6-F#m7(9)-Ebm7(b5)]", "desc": "This was the first time I wrote the chords and melody before producing and arranging a song. I think it flowed much better this way. It was definitely easier to sing! [CHORDS: Emaj7-Am6-F#m7(9)-Ebm7(b5)]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "E-major", "bpm": "90", "album": "Catholic Lofi", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Opening Prayer", "date": "2026-06-13", "day": 244, "path": "opening-prayer-13-jun-2026.mp3", "description": "Still working jointly on the pop and lofi Byzantine prayers. This is the most fun I've had making music in a long time, so I know I'm doing something right! Praise be to God! [CHORDS: Gm7-C7-Fmaj7-Cm7-Bbmaj7-Gm7/C-Gm7|C7sus4-Fmaj7(13)]", "desc": "Still working jointly on the pop and lofi Byzantine prayers. This is the most fun I've had making music in a long time, so I know I'm doing something right! Praise be to God! [CHORDS: Gm7-C7-Fmaj7-Cm7-Bbmaj7-Gm7/C-Gm7|C7sus4-Fmaj7(13)]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "F-major", "bpm": "95", "album": "Catholic Lofi", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Lord Have Mercy", "date": "2026-06-12", "day": 243, "path": "lord-have-mercy-12-jun-2026.mp3", "description": "My first Byzantine Trap beat lol [CHORDS: Eb-Ab]", "desc": "My first Byzantine Trap beat lol [CHORDS: Eb-Ab]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C#-major", "bpm": "95", "album": "Catholic Kids", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Pop" }, { "title": "Sake Of Your Name", "date": "2026-06-11", "day": 242, "path": "sake-of-your-name-11-jun-2026.mp3", "description": "Happy Birthday to Me! Good thing I made a bunch of songs in a frenzy a few days ago; now I'm covered for this long birthday/graduation weekend. [CHORDS: Fmaj7-Bb-Em7-Dm7]", "desc": "Happy Birthday to Me! Good thing I made a bunch of songs in a frenzy a few days ago; now I'm covered for this long birthday/graduation weekend. [CHORDS: Fmaj7-Bb-Em7-Dm7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "F-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Catholic Kids", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Pop" }, { "title": "Trinity Most Holy", "date": "2026-06-10", "day": 241, "path": "trinity-most-holy-10-jun-2026.mp3", "description": "Moving along with the kids' album. Well, is it even for kids? It's just good electronic pop music with the purpose of catechesis. [CHORDS: Gb-B]", "desc": "Moving along with the kids' album. Well, is it even for kids? It's just good electronic pop music with the purpose of catechesis. [CHORDS: Gb-B]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "B-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Catholic Kids", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Pop" }, { "title": "Doxology", "date": "2026-06-09", "day": 240, "path": "doxology-9-jun-2026.mp3", "description": "Here we go. I had a spurt of energy from about 6 pm to midnight and banged out about 4 songs. That's good, because this is my birthday and my daughter's high school graduation week, so I'll probably be too busy to make beats for a few days. This song is based on the beat Long Days Gone By, which was originally 6 minutes long. I trimmed it to a respectable 3-minute song, and I love this joint. One of my all-time favorite songs! [CHORDS: F/C-G/D-Am/E-G/D]", "desc": "Here we go. I had a spurt of energy from about 6 pm to midnight and banged out about 4 songs. That's good, because this is my birthday and my daughter's high school graduation week, so I'll probably be too busy to make beats for a few days. This song is based on the beat Long Days Gone By, which was originally 6 minutes long. I trimmed it to a respectable 3-minute song, and I love this joint. One of my all-time favorite songs! [CHORDS: F/C-G/D-Am/E-G/D]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Catholic Kids", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Pop" }, { "title": "Trisagion", "date": "2026-06-08", "day": 239, "path": "Trisagion-8-jun-2026.mp3", "description": "Zooming along on this new kids' album. It's fun to make high-energy pop songs instead of chill lofi. I think it'll be good to swap back and forth so I don't get exhausted by one particular style. [CHORDS: F6-Em7-Am7-Bbmaj7]", "desc": "Zooming along on this new kids' album. It's fun to make high-energy pop songs instead of chill lofi. I think it'll be good to swap back and forth so I don't get exhausted by one particular style. [CHORDS: F6-Em7-Am7-Bbmaj7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "F-major", "bpm": "130", "album": "Catholic Kids", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Pop" }, { "title": "Prayers Of The Fathers", "date": "2026-06-07", "day": 238, "path": "prayers-of-the-fathers-full-7-jun-2026.mp3", "description": "Third song of my upcoming kids' prayer album. [CHORDS: Dmadd9-Amadd9]", "desc": "Third song of my upcoming kids' prayer album. [CHORDS: Dmadd9-Amadd9]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "120", "album": "Catholic Kids", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Pop" }, { "title": "Treasury Of Blessing", "date": "2026-06-06", "day": 237, "path": "treasury-of-blessing-6-jun-2026.mp3", "description": "Working on my album for kids, all about Byzantine daily prayers. I'm vibing with these Daft Punk, David Guetta-style beats. This is right up my alley, and I'm glad I'm back :) [CHORDS: Fmaj7-Dm7-Gm7-C7]", "desc": "Working on my album for kids, all about Byzantine daily prayers. I'm vibing with these Daft Punk, David Guetta-style beats. This is right up my alley, and I'm glad I'm back :) [CHORDS: Fmaj7-Dm7-Gm7-C7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "F-major", "bpm": "125", "album": "Catholic Kids", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Pop" }, { "title": "Heavenly King Advocate", "date": "2026-06-05", "day": 236, "path": "heavenly-king-advocate-5-jun-2026.mp3", "description": "[CHORDS: Bbmaj7-A7#9-Dm7-Gm7]", "desc": "[CHORDS: Bbmaj7-A7#9-Dm7-Gm7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "F-major", "bpm": "120", "album": "Catholic Kids", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Pop" }, { "title": "Prayers Of The Fathers", "date": "2026-06-04", "day": 235, "path": "prayers-of-the-fathers-4-jun-2026.mp3", "description": "This will be a kids' song in the future. [CHORDS: Dm6(9)-Amadd9]", "desc": "This will be a kids' song in the future. [CHORDS: Dm6(9)-Amadd9]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "120", "album": "Pop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Pop" }, { "title": "Doxology", "date": "2026-06-03", "day": 234, "path": "doxology-3-jun-2026.mp3", "description": "I used the chords for Blue in Green again. I love that song, and it lends itself to many arrangements. Either way, I'm starting a new lofi album; this one will be all about daily prayers. I'll need to redo these lyrics or get someone else involved until I can improve my vocals. I also don't want to be the only one singing on everything, lol. Here's track 1. [CHORDS: Gm7-A7#9-Dm7-Cm7/F7-Bbmaj7-A7#9-Dm7-Cadd9]", "desc": "I used the chords for Blue in Green again. I love that song, and it lends itself to many arrangements. Either way, I'm starting a new lofi album; this one will be all about daily prayers. I'll need to redo these lyrics or get someone else involved until I can improve my vocals. I also don't want to be the only one singing on everything, lol. Here's track 1. [CHORDS: Gm7-A7#9-Dm7-Cm7/F7-Bbmaj7-A7#9-Dm7-Cadd9]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "D-minor", "bpm": "95", "album": "Catholic Lofi", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Machanic Agitation", "date": "2026-06-02", "day": 233, "path": "machanic-agitation-2-jun-2026.mp3", "description": "Tried using a bunch of my acoustic instruments and my Reface CS (can't wait to get the other Reface keyboards!), turned out pretty good. On this track: synth (Reface), djembe, cajon bass, cajon snare, maraca, melodica, bass (Logic). [CHORDS: Dm7-Bb-Em7b5-Am7]", "desc": "Tried using a bunch of my acoustic instruments and my Reface CS (can't wait to get the other Reface keyboards!), turned out pretty good. On this track: synth (Reface), djembe, cajon bass, cajon snare, maraca, melodica, bass (Logic). [CHORDS: Dm7-Bb-Em7b5-Am7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "D-minor", "bpm": "100", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "In Their Names", "date": "2026-06-01", "day": 232, "path": "in-their-names-1-jun-2026.mp3", "description": "I had an idea, but my vocals weren't cooperating with me. And I spilled coffee on my keyboards. Thankfully, I acted quickly and \"hopefully\" got everything dry and good to go. [CHORDS: Ebm7-Ab(7)-Dbmaj7-Dbmaj7]", "desc": "I had an idea, but my vocals weren't cooperating with me. And I spilled coffee on my keyboards. Thankfully, I acted quickly and \"hopefully\" got everything dry and good to go. [CHORDS: Ebm7-Ab(7)-Dbmaj7-Dbmaj7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Db-major", "bpm": "90", "album": "Electronic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Tenth Commandment Lofi", "date": "2026-05-31", "day": 231, "path": "tenth-commandment-lofi-31-may-2026.mp3", "description": "Finally finished the 10 commandments lofi. I'm going to make album art, then upload it to streaming and my Bandcamp! This is my first finished experiment in this new \"singing\" lofi style, and I hope people like it, because I want to do a lot more songs in this style. [CHORDS: Ebm7-G#m7-B-Bbm ]", "desc": "Finally finished the 10 commandments lofi. I'm going to make album art, then upload it to streaming and my Bandcamp! This is my first finished experiment in this new \"singing\" lofi style, and I hope people like it, because I want to do a lot more songs in this style. [CHORDS: Ebm7-G#m7-B-Bbm ]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Gb-minor", "bpm": "95", "album": "Catholic Lofi", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Ninth Commandment Lofi", "date": "2026-05-30", "day": 230, "path": "ninth-commandment-lofi-30-may-2026.mp3", "description": "Grooving along. Only one commandment left! [CHORDS:C-F-Dm6-G7]", "desc": "Grooving along. Only one commandment left! [CHORDS:C-F-Dm6-G7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "105", "album": "Catholic Lofi", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Seventh Commandment Lofi (6/8)", "date": "2026-05-29", "day": 229, "path": "seventh-commandment-lofi-second-try-29-may-2026.mp3", "description": "I had to redo this one because the chords and vocals on the first version were too different than the rest of the album. [CHORDS: Dmaj7-Gm7]", "desc": "I had to redo this one because the chords and vocals on the first version were too different than the rest of the album. [CHORDS: Dmaj7-Gm7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "G-minor", "bpm": "120", "album": "Catholic Lofi", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Eighth Commandment Lofi", "date": "2026-05-28", "day": 228, "path": "eighth-commandment-lofi-28-may-2026.mp3", "description": "Looks like I'm going to have to go back and fix the lofi for the seventh commandment. I love this eighth commandment so much that it makes the last one I did sound out of place. And this is indeed lofi, meant to be played in the background for a relaxing vibe. If the style shifts too drastically, it will distract the listener and ruin the mood. Also, since my nephew let me borrow his cajon, I can get an even more \"coffee shop\" vibe for my lofi, which is perfect because I felt the drums were slapping too much sometimes. This gives me exactly what I want. I'm going to get something called a clapbox in the near future. This drum has cajon, bongos, snare, and djeme all-in-one! Which is perfect for my small office/studio. [CHORDS: Ebm7-Ab7-Dbmaj7-Db6]", "desc": "Looks like I'm going to have to go back and fix the lofi for the seventh commandment. I love this eighth commandment so much that it makes the last one I did sound out of place. And this is indeed lofi, meant to be played in the background for a relaxing vibe. If the style shifts too drastically, it will distract the listener and ruin the mood. Also, since my nephew let me borrow his cajon, I can get an even more \"coffee shop\" vibe for my lofi, which is perfect because I felt the drums were slapping too much sometimes. This gives me exactly what I want. I'm going to get something called a clapbox in the near future. This drum has cajon, bongos, snare, and djeme all-in-one! Which is perfect for my small office/studio. [CHORDS: Ebm7-Ab7-Dbmaj7-Db6]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Db-major", "bpm": "105", "album": "Catholic Lofi", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Navigate Record", "date": "2026-05-27", "day": 227, "path": "navigate-record-27-may-2026.mp3", "description": "I was vibing on a beat idea yesterday and came up with this joint. [CHORDS: A7-Gm-A7-Gm]", "desc": "I was vibing on a beat idea yesterday and came up with this joint. [CHORDS: A7-Gm-A7-Gm]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "G-minor", "bpm": "100", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Honor Your Father And Mother", "date": "2026-05-26", "day": 226, "path": "honor-your-father-and-mother-26-may-2026.mp3", "description": "I'm trying a new method for creating melodies for kids' songs, keeping them very simple. Eventually, I want to write these songs on postcards. On one side, there will be a religious icon, and on the other side, there will be the sheet music for the song. I need the melodies to be simple so parents can easily read and sing the songs to their kids. [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Dm7(9)-Em7-Dm7]", "desc": "I'm trying a new method for creating melodies for kids' songs, keeping them very simple. Eventually, I want to write these songs on postcards. On one side, there will be a religious icon, and on the other side, there will be the sheet music for the song. I need the melodies to be simple so parents can easily read and sing the songs to their kids. [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Dm7(9)-Em7-Dm7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "110", "album": "Catholic Kids", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Pop" }, { "title": "Seventh Commandment Lofi", "date": "2026-05-25", "day": 225, "path": "seventh-commandment-lofi-25-may-2026.mp3", "description": "Moving along and very close to finishing the album. Only 3 commandments to go. This song has complex chords from \"Au Privave\" by Charlie Parker. [CHORDS: F-Gm7-C7-F-Gm7-Cm7-F7#5-Bb7-Bbm7-Eb7F-Gm7-Am7-D7]", "desc": "Moving along and very close to finishing the album. Only 3 commandments to go. This song has complex chords from \"Au Privave\" by Charlie Parker. [CHORDS: F-Gm7-C7-F-Gm7-Cm7-F7#5-Bb7-Bbm7-Eb7F-Gm7-Am7-D7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "F-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Catholic Lofi", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Clap Ya Hands", "date": "2026-05-24", "day": 224, "path": "clap-ya-hands-24-may-2026.mp3", "description": "My wife and daughter (Natalia) made a beat on the table, and I used it as the foundation for this song. Thanks, ladies! [CHORDS: Gb-Fm-Bbm-Db]", "desc": "My wife and daughter (Natalia) made a beat on the table, and I used it as the foundation for this song. Thanks, ladies! [CHORDS: Gb-Fm-Bbm-Db]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Bb-minor", "bpm": "100", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Sixth Commandment Lofi", "date": "2026-05-23", "day": 223, "path": "sixth-commandment-lofi-23-may-2026.mp3", "description": "Here we go! I have added a few words to the shorter commandments. I hope people don't mind. The first four commandments are straightforward. The next four need a little explanation, especially in our current society. So I will add a few explanatory words to the next two as well (stealing and lying). The last two seem simple enough to stick to the Biblical verbiage. Anyway, here are the chords I lifted from Blue Monk: [Bb-Eb-Bb-Bb7-Eb-Eb-Bb-F7]", "desc": "Here we go! I have added a few words to the shorter commandments. I hope people don't mind. The first four commandments are straightforward. The next four need a little explanation, especially in our current society. So I will add a few explanatory words to the next two as well (stealing and lying). The last two seem simple enough to stick to the Biblical verbiage. Anyway, here are the chords I lifted from Blue Monk: [Bb-Eb-Bb-Bb7-Eb-Eb-Bb-F7]", "tag": "[bb-eb-bb-bb7-eb-eb-bb-f7]", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Bb-major", "bpm": "95", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Fifth Commandment Lofi (3/4)", "date": "2026-05-22", "day": 222, "path": "fifth-commandment-lofi-22-may-2026.mp3", "description": "Moving on to this new album. I first made this song for the third commandment, but it just didn't work for that at all. I came back to this unfinished beat to release it as an instrumental, then I heard the melody for the lyrics and decided to make it the fifth commandment. Enjoy. ALSO, I finally got proper PreSonus studio speakers for my office. I can actually hear if the sub-bass is rattling too much now, and I'm so happy! [CHORDS: D-C-Gmaj7-Cmaj7]", "desc": "Moving on to this new album. I first made this song for the third commandment, but it just didn't work for that at all. I came back to this unfinished beat to release it as an instrumental, then I heard the melody for the lyrics and decided to make it the fifth commandment. Enjoy. ALSO, I finally got proper PreSonus studio speakers for my office. I can actually hear if the sub-bass is rattling too much now, and I'm so happy! [CHORDS: D-C-Gmaj7-Cmaj7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Instrumental", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "G-major", "bpm": "120", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Third Commandment Lofi", "date": "2026-05-21", "day": 221, "path": "third-commandment-new-lofi-21-may-2026.mp3", "description": "Chugging right along with the 10 commandments lofi. I'll be done in 7 days if I keep up this pace. Then I can start on the kids' Ten Commandments album. [CHORDS: Cm7-Bbmaj7]", "desc": "Chugging right along with the 10 commandments lofi. I'll be done in 7 days if I keep up this pace. Then I can start on the kids' Ten Commandments album. [CHORDS: Cm7-Bbmaj7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Bb-major", "bpm": "105", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Fourth Commandment Lofi", "date": "2026-05-20", "day": 220, "path": "fourth-commandment-lofi-20-may-2026.mp3", "description": "Finally back in proper health and ready to finish up this ten commandment series! I found the chords in the first lines of \"Black Nile\" by Wayne Shorter. [CHORDS: Cm7/F-Gbmaj7-Ebm7-Fm7]", "desc": "Finally back in proper health and ready to finish up this ten commandment series! I found the chords in the first lines of \"Black Nile\" by Wayne Shorter. [CHORDS: Cm7/F-Gbmaj7-Ebm7-Fm7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "F-minor", "bpm": "100", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "With All Your Soul", "date": "2026-05-19", "day": 219, "path": "with-all-your-soul-19-may-2026.mp3", "description": "Instrumental to \"Love the Lord with all Your Soul\". [CHORDS: Gb-Db]", "desc": "Instrumental to \"Love the Lord with all Your Soul\". [CHORDS: Gb-Db]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Instrumental", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Db-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Name In Vain", "date": "2026-05-18", "day": 218, "path": "name-in-vain-18-may-2026.mp3", "description": "This is the instrumental for the Second Commandment Song for kids, which initially had way too much bass. That just reminds me I need an actual studio subwoofer that can distinguish between normal bass and sub-bass. I don't want to play my stuff in the car and blow out the subs because I couldn't hear it in the studio. Either way, enjoy. [CHORDS: CHORDS: Dm7(9)-Cmaj7(9)]", "desc": "This is the instrumental for the Second Commandment Song for kids, which initially had way too much bass. That just reminds me I need an actual studio subwoofer that can distinguish between normal bass and sub-bass. I don't want to play my stuff in the car and blow out the subs because I couldn't hear it in the studio. Either way, enjoy. [CHORDS: CHORDS: Dm7(9)-Cmaj7(9)]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Instrumental", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "120", "album": "Electronic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Shall Not Take (6/8)", "date": "2026-05-17", "day": 217, "path": "shall-not-take-17-may-2026.mp3", "description": "This is the instrumental to the second commandment lofi. I was sick for 2 days, and I could barely get out of bed. Thankfully, I was compelled to make a bunch of beats in quick succession, just before I got sick. Divine providence, maybe (or maybe just luck?). Either way, the challenge survived because I had maybe 6 beats in the bank ready to go. I'm also doing a trick where the chords of the lo-fi version will be the same as the kids' version, just more upbeat. This allows me to make songs much quicker. [CHORDS: Dm7(9)-Cmaj7(9)]", "desc": "This is the instrumental to the second commandment lofi. I was sick for 2 days, and I could barely get out of bed. Thankfully, I was compelled to make a bunch of beats in quick succession, just before I got sick. Divine providence, maybe (or maybe just luck?). Either way, the challenge survived because I had maybe 6 beats in the bank ready to go. I'm also doing a trick where the chords of the lo-fi version will be the same as the kids' version, just more upbeat. This allows me to make songs much quicker. [CHORDS: Dm7(9)-Cmaj7(9)]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Instrumental", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "No Other God", "date": "2026-05-16", "day": 216, "path": "no-other-god-16-may-2026.mp3", "description": "This is the instrumental for an upcoming kids' song I'm making on the First Commandment. I need some soulful vocals, but I'm not confident I can deliver. We'll see. This is another beat I made before I got sick but couldn't post, so I'm backdating it. I just tweaked the arrangement a bit and fleshed it out. [CHORDS: Dbmaj7-Bbmaj7-Ebm7-Gb]", "desc": "This is the instrumental for an upcoming kids' song I'm making on the First Commandment. I need some soulful vocals, but I'm not confident I can deliver. We'll see. This is another beat I made before I got sick but couldn't post, so I'm backdating it. I just tweaked the arrangement a bit and fleshed it out. [CHORDS: Dbmaj7-Bbmaj7-Ebm7-Gb]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Instrumental", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Db-major", "bpm": "110", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Giuliano Jmb Copyright Free", "date": "2026-05-15", "day": 215, "path": "giuliano-jmb-copyright-free-15-may-2026.mp3", "description": "This is my third or fourth (not sure) entry in the Jon Makes Beats sample challenge. These challenges have definitely helped me hone my skills, and I enjoy being part of a beat-producing community, seeing what other producers are making, and vibing with like-minded people. [CHORDS: Dbmaj7-Cm7-Bbmaj7-Bb]", "desc": "This is my third or fourth (not sure) entry in the Jon Makes Beats sample challenge. These challenges have definitely helped me hone my skills, and I enjoy being part of a beat-producing community, seeing what other producers are making, and vibing with like-minded people. [CHORDS: Dbmaj7-Cm7-Bbmaj7-Bb]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "F-minor", "bpm": "100", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Second Commandment Song", "date": "2026-05-14", "day": 214, "path": "second-commandment-song-for-kids-14-may-2026.mp3", "description": "Why not make two albums at once? Most topics I'm going to make for kids, adults will also need to know. So my new goal is to multitask these albums and release two at once, when they're finished. So a 10-song album would take 20 days to make, if I make one song each day. [CHORDS: Dm7(9)-Cmaj7(9)]", "desc": "Why not make two albums at once? Most topics I'm going to make for kids, adults will also need to know. So my new goal is to multitask these albums and release two at once, when they're finished. So a 10-song album would take 20 days to make, if I make one song each day. [CHORDS: Dm7(9)-Cmaj7(9)]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "120", "album": "Catholic Kids", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Pop" }, { "title": "Second Commandment Lofi (6/8)", "date": "2026-05-13", "day": 213, "path": "second-commandment-lofi-13-may-2026.mp3", "description": "The journey continues. I'm so excited to finally find direction with the gifts God has given me. When you can see the light, everything else becomes clear, and I believe I am being called to create lofi learning for Christian adults and catechetical songs for kids. Now that it's clear, it's much easier to write songs every day because I have a goal to fill this new project with albums on all sorts of topics. [CHORDS: Dm7(9)-Cmaj7(9)]", "desc": "The journey continues. I'm so excited to finally find direction with the gifts God has given me. When you can see the light, everything else becomes clear, and I believe I am being called to create lofi learning for Christian adults and catechetical songs for kids. Now that it's clear, it's much easier to write songs every day because I have a goal to fill this new project with albums on all sorts of topics. [CHORDS: Dm7(9)-Cmaj7(9)]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Catholic Lofi", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "First Commandment Lofi", "date": "2026-05-12", "day": 212, "path": "first-commandment-lofi-12-may-2026.mp3", "description": "[CHORDS: Am7-Dm7]", "desc": "[CHORDS: Am7-Dm7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "A-minor", "bpm": "90", "album": "Catholic Lofi", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Love Your Neighbor", "date": "2026-05-11", "day": 211, "path": "love-your-neighbor-11-may-2026.mp3", "description": "Third song in my Ten Commandments Lofi. I had to redo the vocals. For whatever reason, bass vocals don't sound good with the lofi vibe I'm going for, so I replaced them with a much higher-pitched vocal. [CHORDS: Gmaj7-Bbmaj7-Gmaj7-Gm7]", "desc": "Third song in my Ten Commandments Lofi. I had to redo the vocals. For whatever reason, bass vocals don't sound good with the lofi vibe I'm going for, so I replaced them with a much higher-pitched vocal. [CHORDS: Gmaj7-Bbmaj7-Gmaj7-Gm7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Bb-major", "bpm": "105", "album": "Catholic Lofi", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Love The Lord With All Your Soul", "date": "2026-05-10", "day": 210, "path": "love-the-lord-with-all-your-soul-10-may-2026.mp3", "description": "Another joint for the 10 Commandments Lofi. More inbounds. [CHORDS: Gb-Db]", "desc": "Another joint for the 10 Commandments Lofi. More inbounds. [CHORDS: Gb-Db]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Gb-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Catholic Lofi", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "The Great Commandment Lofi (part One)", "date": "2026-05-09", "day": 209, "path": "love-the-lord-with-all-your-heart-catholic-lofi-9-may-2026.mp3", "description": "This is my first in a series of experiments teaching Catechism through lo-fi music. I previously used audio samples, but they severely slowed my workflow. It's much easier and more intuitive for me to sing the words I want to express than to read them. Besides, singing and music go hand in hand, whereas singing and the spoken word have a love-hate relationship. Anyway, I already have a few more jams in this series cooked up. I plan to make an entire album on the Ten Commandments in this new lo-fi style. So look out for it! [CHORDS: Em7-Fmaj7]", "desc": "This is my first in a series of experiments teaching Catechism through lo-fi music. I previously used audio samples, but they severely slowed my workflow. It's much easier and more intuitive for me to sing the words I want to express than to read them. Besides, singing and music go hand in hand, whereas singing and the spoken word have a love-hate relationship. Anyway, I already have a few more jams in this series cooked up. I plan to make an entire album on the Ten Commandments in this new lo-fi style. So look out for it! [CHORDS: Em7-Fmaj7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": " C-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Catholic Lofi", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Spiritual Works Of Mercy", "date": "2026-05-08", "day": 208, "path": "spiritual-works-of-mercy-8-may-2026.mp3", "description": "Decided to do another song with lyrics, this time I cover the spiritual works of mercy. [CHORDS: Em7b5-A7#5-Dm-Dm7 Gm7-C7-Fmaj7-Em7b5/A7] {LYRICS: Admonish the sinner. Instruct the ignorant. Council the doubtful. Comfort the afflicted. Bears wrongs patiently. Forgive offenses. Pray for everybody.}", "desc": "Decided to do another song with lyrics, this time I cover the spiritual works of mercy. [CHORDS: Em7b5-A7#5-Dm-Dm7 Gm7-C7-Fmaj7-Em7b5/A7] {LYRICS: Admonish the sinner. Instruct the ignorant. Council the doubtful. Comfort the afflicted. Bears wrongs patiently. Forgive offenses. Pray for everybody.}", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "D-minor", "bpm": "90", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Seedlings Bloom", "date": "2026-05-07", "day": 207, "path": "seedling-blooms-7-may-2026.mp3", "description": "Made this joint on my phone mostly with Koala Sampler. I imported it into Logic and added 1 instrument (the crunchy guitar sound, which is actually an organ with the Double Dragon effect added). Arranged it and it was done. Koala Sampler is great for making entire beats, especially if you use samples. But it is also great as a beat starter. If you plan to import it into Logic, you only have to make 1-3 sequences (hook, verse, bridge), as Koala will export your sequence into stems. Which is just wonderful. Not sure of the chords here, because I used premade chord samples in Koala. Enjoy.", "desc": "Made this joint on my phone mostly with Koala Sampler. I imported it into Logic and added 1 instrument (the crunchy guitar sound, which is actually an organ with the Double Dragon effect added). Arranged it and it was done. Koala Sampler is great for making entire beats, especially if you use samples. But it is also great as a beat starter. If you plan to import it into Logic, you only have to make 1-3 sequences (hook, verse, bridge), as Koala will export your sequence into stems. Which is just wonderful. Not sure of the chords here, because I used premade chord samples in Koala. Enjoy.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-minor", "bpm": "110", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Poor In Spirit Instrumental", "date": "2026-05-06", "day": 206, "path": "poor-in-spirit-instrumental-6-may-2026.mp3", "description": "Instrumental from yesterday's song.", "desc": "Instrumental from yesterday's song.", "tag": "", "vocals": "Instrumental", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "D-major", "bpm": "95", "album": "Electronic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Poor In Spirit", "date": "2026-05-05", "day": 205, "path": "poor-in-spirit-5-may-2026.mp3", "description": "I just messed around with some cool, random sounds I found until something fit. I'm also challenging myself to write more hooks to improve my songwriting skills. I used the first line of the Beattitudes for this one. No chords.", "desc": "I just messed around with some cool, random sounds I found until something fit. I'm also challenging myself to write more hooks to improve my songwriting skills. I used the first line of the Beattitudes for this one. No chords.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "D-major", "bpm": "95", "album": "Electronic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Desk Lamp Diddy", "date": "2026-05-04", "day": 204, "path": "desk-lamp-diddy-4-may-2026.mp3", "description": "Sometimes I'm too tired or lazy to write a long description. For posterity's sake, I will make sure to write the chords for each song. [CHORDS: Am7-G7/Fmaj7-Am7-G7/Fmaj7-G7-Fmaj7-G7-Em/Dm7]", "desc": "Sometimes I'm too tired or lazy to write a long description. For posterity's sake, I will make sure to write the chords for each song. [CHORDS: Am7-G7/Fmaj7-Am7-G7/Fmaj7-G7-Fmaj7-G7-Em/Dm7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "A-minor", "bpm": "100", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Green In Blue", "date": "2026-05-03", "day": 203, "path": "green-in-blue-3-may-2026.mp3", "description": "Decided to make a song based on the ballad Blue in Green by Miles Davis. I changed the melody a bit and switched up the chords. I think it turned out pretty neat. [CHORDS: CHORUS: Bbmaj7-A7#9-Dm7-E7#5 VERSE: Dm7-Gm7-A7-Dm7]", "desc": "Decided to make a song based on the ballad Blue in Green by Miles Davis. I changed the melody a bit and switched up the chords. I think it turned out pretty neat. [CHORDS: CHORUS: Bbmaj7-A7#9-Dm7-E7#5 VERSE: Dm7-Gm7-A7-Dm7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "D-minor", "bpm": "100", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Tired Sister", "date": "2026-05-02", "day": 202, "path": "tired-sister-2-may-2026.mp3", "description": "Made this joint while I was at a play. I couldn't focus on the play, and I was really tired already. I knew I couldn't make the beat when I got home, so I multi-tasked and came up with this joint on my phone using Koala.", "desc": "Made this joint while I was at a play. I couldn't focus on the play, and I was really tired already. I knew I couldn't make the beat when I got home, so I multi-tasked and came up with this joint on my phone using Koala.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-Pentatonic", "bpm": "97", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Light In The Sky", "date": "2026-05-01", "day": 201, "path": "light-in-the-sky-01-may-2026.mp3", "description": "I'm getting distracted trying to make videos! I did finally make one after pushing myself to the limit, and now I'm motivated to do even more. So I can't give up yet. Anyway, spent a few hours twiddling away with Blender, and then stopped to make a quick beat. Hope you enjoy. Used a sample from Logic, so there aren't any chords.", "desc": "I'm getting distracted trying to make videos! I did finally make one after pushing myself to the limit, and now I'm motivated to do even more. So I can't give up yet. Anyway, spent a few hours twiddling away with Blender, and then stopped to make a quick beat. Hope you enjoy. Used a sample from Logic, so there aren't any chords.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "A-minor", "bpm": "100", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Horn Orchestra", "date": "2026-04-30", "day": 200, "path": "Horn-orchestra-30-apr-2026.mp3", "description": "Once again, I dug into the crates for one of my old unfinished beats and found this chill joint. Many of my unfinished beats are already complete loops and only need a little love and care (and arranging) to reach fullness. Sometimes I add instrumentation, but this one only needed slight tweaking and arranging. Overall, an enjoyable session today. [CHORDS: Am-G-Fmaj7-Em]", "desc": "Once again, I dug into the crates for one of my old unfinished beats and found this chill joint. Many of my unfinished beats are already complete loops and only need a little love and care (and arranging) to reach fullness. Sometimes I add instrumentation, but this one only needed slight tweaking and arranging. Overall, an enjoyable session today. [CHORDS: Am-G-Fmaj7-Em]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "90", "album": "Cinematic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Holy Communion Instrumental", "date": "2026-04-29", "day": 199, "path": "the-holy-communion-instrumental-29-apr-2026.mp3", "description": "Instrumental for yesterday's song. [CHORDS: Hook:Gm7-A7#9-Dm7-Cm7/F7 Verse: Bbmaj7-A7-Dm7-Cadd9/C#dim]", "desc": "Instrumental for yesterday's song. [CHORDS: Hook:Gm7-A7#9-Dm7-Cm7/F7 Verse: Bbmaj7-A7-Dm7-Cadd9/C#dim]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Instrumental", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "The Holy Communion Song", "date": "2026-04-28", "day": 198, "path": "the-holy-communion-song-28-apr-2026.mp3", "description": "Four of my kids will be receiving their First Holy Communion on May 10th, Mother's Day. I decided to write a song to help older kids better understand what communion is and why we take it. [CHORDS: Hook:Gm7-A7#9-Dm7-Cm7/F7 Verse: Bbmaj7-A7-Dm7-Cadd9/C#dim] {LYRICS: Hook: The priest says this is my body, this is my blood, when it's time for communion. And Jesus said, \"This is my body. This is my blood,\" and that's holy communion. VERSES: The last supper was the first Holy Communion (Every child of God should take their first Holy Communion) At Litrugy we celebrate Holy Communion (Go to Litrugy and celebrate Holy Communion) Jesus said Remember Him in Holy Communion (IF you want to honor Christ, partake in Holy Communion) Jesus takes bread and wine and makes Holy Communion (If you want eternal life, you will receive Holy Communion)}", "desc": "Four of my kids will be receiving their First Holy Communion on May 10th, Mother's Day. I decided to write a song to help older kids better understand what communion is and why we take it. [CHORDS: Hook:Gm7-A7#9-Dm7-Cm7/F7 Verse: Bbmaj7-A7-Dm7-Cadd9/C#dim] {LYRICS: Hook: The priest says this is my body, this is my blood, when it's time for communion. And Jesus said, \"This is my body. This is my blood,\" and that's holy communion. VERSES: The last supper was the first Holy Communion (Every child of God should take their first Holy Communion) At Litrugy we celebrate Holy Communion (Go to Litrugy and celebrate Holy Communion) Jesus said Remember Him in Holy Communion (IF you want to honor Christ, partake in Holy Communion) Jesus takes bread and wine and makes Holy Communion (If you want eternal life, you will receive Holy Communion)}", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Catholic Kids", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Pop" }, { "title": "Sentimental Dreams", "date": "2026-04-27", "day": 197, "path": "sentimental-dreams-27-apr-2026.mp3", "description": "I used my Reface CS to create most of the sounds in this jam. Just experimenting to get the creative juices flowing. Not my favorite creation, but it is interesting. [CHORDS: Cmja7-Am7-G7-Fmaj7]", "desc": "I used my Reface CS to create most of the sounds in this jam. Just experimenting to get the creative juices flowing. Not my favorite creation, but it is interesting. [CHORDS: Cmja7-Am7-G7-Fmaj7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "110", "album": "Electronic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Arp Jam Unknown", "date": "2026-04-26", "day": 196, "path": "arp-jam-unknown-26-apr-2026.mp3", "description": "I looked in the archives for another old beat that was unfinished. I stumbled across this one, which was basically done and only needed a little arrangement. It saved me some headache because I was not feeling the vibe today. No chords, just bass and arp.", "desc": "I looked in the archives for another old beat that was unfinished. I stumbled across this one, which was basically done and only needed a little arrangement. It saved me some headache because I was not feeling the vibe today. No chords, just bass and arp.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "120", "album": "Electronic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Eh-Eh", "date": "2026-04-25", "day": 195, "path": "eh-eh-25-apr-2026.mp3", "description": "Everything was a problem today. I was trying to finish an animation for my Sunday school class tomorrow and realized (only after I was finished) that the demo program didn't allow exports! I'm not going to pay $400 for a program I'm not even sure I'll keep using. Ugh. Next, I was exhausted from that, so I made a beat using my PO-33. I threw it into Logic, hoping the program could split the stems (it couldn't). While I was mastering the beat, my kids came into my office and began banging on every instrument in sight as loud as possible. Even with the speakers and subwoofer blaring, I couldn't clearly hear the beat over their banging. And it wasn't sounding good to me. So I kicked them all out and realized the beat wasn't going to work. I put a high- and low-pass filter on the track and added new drums. That seems to have solved the problem. I'm not a fan of this one, but someone might like it, and at least it's another day in the beat collection.", "desc": "Everything was a problem today. I was trying to finish an animation for my Sunday school class tomorrow and realized (only after I was finished) that the demo program didn't allow exports! I'm not going to pay $400 for a program I'm not even sure I'll keep using. Ugh. Next, I was exhausted from that, so I made a beat using my PO-33. I threw it into Logic, hoping the program could split the stems (it couldn't). While I was mastering the beat, my kids came into my office and began banging on every instrument in sight as loud as possible. Even with the speakers and subwoofer blaring, I couldn't clearly hear the beat over their banging. And it wasn't sounding good to me. So I kicked them all out and realized the beat wasn't going to work. I put a high- and low-pass filter on the track and added new drums. That seems to have solved the problem. I'm not a fan of this one, but someone might like it, and at least it's another day in the beat collection.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-harmonic minor", "bpm": "80", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Wubba Dubba Doo", "date": "2026-04-24", "day": 194, "path": "wubba-dubba-doo-24-apr-2026.mp3", "description": "I've been trying to get into 2D animation, and it's taking up all my brain function. So, I just slapped together a quick and simple hip-hop joint. No experimentation, no messing around. Enjoy. [CHORDS: F#maj7-Ebmadd9-Bbadd9-Dbsus4]", "desc": "I've been trying to get into 2D animation, and it's taking up all my brain function. So, I just slapped together a quick and simple hip-hop joint. No experimentation, no messing around. Enjoy. [CHORDS: F#maj7-Ebmadd9-Bbadd9-Dbsus4]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Db-major", "bpm": "90", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Due Diligence", "date": "2026-04-23", "day": 193, "path": "due-diligence-apr-23-2026.mp3", "description": "I tried singing the song \"Will Ye Go Lassie\" for a second time, and it went even worse than the first. However, I still wanted to sing something, so I played chords and made up a melody. It turned out pretty fun in the end. [Chords: Cmaj7-Bbmaj7] {LYRICS: I don't know if it's true. I'll tell you what I'm gon do, I'm gonna do my due diligence. I don't know if it's true. Everything you tell me to do. But I'm gonna do my due diligence.}", "desc": "I tried singing the song \"Will Ye Go Lassie\" for a second time, and it went even worse than the first. However, I still wanted to sing something, so I played chords and made up a melody. It turned out pretty fun in the end. [Chords: Cmaj7-Bbmaj7] {LYRICS: I don't know if it's true. I'll tell you what I'm gon do, I'm gonna do my due diligence. I don't know if it's true. Everything you tell me to do. But I'm gonna do my due diligence.}", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "F-major", "bpm": "80", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Steppin' Outside", "date": "2026-04-22", "day": 192, "path": "steppin-outside-22-apr-2026.mp3", "description": "Nothing much to say. I sat down in my office and got to work, jamming on this beat. I didn't think too much about it; I just went where the vibes took me. Having a solid grasp of jazz chord progressions makes composing faster. So don't slack on your music theory, kids! [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Cm7/D#-F7-Dm7]", "desc": "Nothing much to say. I sat down in my office and got to work, jamming on this beat. I didn't think too much about it; I just went where the vibes took me. Having a solid grasp of jazz chord progressions makes composing faster. So don't slack on your music theory, kids! [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Cm7/D#-F7-Dm7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Prosphora Praises", "date": "2026-04-21", "day": 191, "path": "prosphora-praises-21-apr-2026.mp3", "description": "I wanted to make a 5/8 beat, so I started with that and added bass and drums. Arranged it, and I was done. A fun, interesting, yet chill joint. [CHORDS: Ab/C-F7-Cmaj7-Dm7]", "desc": "I wanted to make a 5/8 beat, so I started with that and added bass and drums. Arranged it, and I was done. A fun, interesting, yet chill joint. [CHORDS: Ab/C-F7-Cmaj7-Dm7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Ab-major", "bpm": "110", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Ooo Wee Oy", "date": "2026-04-20", "day": 190, "path": "ooo-wee-oy-20-apr-2026.mp3", "description": "Just did a quick beat using a reversed sample of me singing some vowels. Very simple. [CHORDS: Am-Em-G-Dm]", "desc": "Just did a quick beat using a reversed sample of me singing some vowels. Very simple. [CHORDS: Am-Em-G-Dm]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "A-minor", "bpm": "100", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Live Forever", "date": "2026-04-19", "day": 189, "path": "live-forever-19-apr-2026.mp3", "description": "Today my son helped me make a song. I let him choose which percussion to add. He added a triangle, melodica, and handpan. He also helped me decide how to arrange the song by picking which instruments to drop and keep. I guided him, of course, but he had some interesting ideas that I implemented without oversight. A fun jam with my son, for sure! [CHORDS: D#m-B-F#-C#]", "desc": "Today my son helped me make a song. I let him choose which percussion to add. He added a triangle, melodica, and handpan. He also helped me decide how to arrange the song by picking which instruments to drop and keep. I guided him, of course, but he had some interesting ideas that I implemented without oversight. A fun jam with my son, for sure! [CHORDS: D#m-B-F#-C#]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "D#-minor", "bpm": "115", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Confused Kalimba", "date": "2026-04-18", "day": 188, "path": "confused-kalimba-18-apr-2026.mp3", "description": "I started this beat on December 26, 2025, right after Christmas. Not sure why I never released or finished it. But I wanted a quick and easy way to get a beat out today, so I looked up old unfinished songs, and here we are. I like it a lot. I barely did any editing; I just arranged the sections and added a bridge and an outro. Not sure why it remained unfinished... [CHORDS: Dm-G-C-F]", "desc": "I started this beat on December 26, 2025, right after Christmas. Not sure why I never released or finished it. But I wanted a quick and easy way to get a beat out today, so I looked up old unfinished songs, and here we are. I like it a lot. I barely did any editing; I just arranged the sections and added a bridge and an outro. Not sure why it remained unfinished... [CHORDS: Dm-G-C-F]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "D-minor", "bpm": "90", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Long Days Gone By", "date": "2026-04-17", "day": 187, "path": "long-days-gone-by-17-apr-2026.mp3", "description": "I was just fooling around with all my lovely instruments and came up with this jam. I only used a few instruments from Logic, and I hope to groove like this more in the future. I felt finished with the song, then added an entire new section, so this one is over 6 minutes long. I love it though! [CHORDS: F/C-G/D-Am/E-G/D]", "desc": "I was just fooling around with all my lovely instruments and came up with this jam. I only used a few instruments from Logic, and I hope to groove like this more in the future. I felt finished with the song, then added an entire new section, so this one is over 6 minutes long. I love it though! [CHORDS: F/C-G/D-Am/E-G/D]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "A-minor", "bpm": "100", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Piaggero Number One", "date": "2026-04-16", "day": 186, "path": "piaggero-no-one-16-apr-2026.mp3", "description": "I saw a YouTube video the other day about losing track of and forgetting how to use musical gear. The video explained that this is a major problem for musicians and for improvisation. You can't groove if you've forgotten how the instrument (physical or digital) works! So I grabbed my old Yamaha Piaggero, hooked it into Logic, and played every sound with that keyboard only (except drums, because it doesn't have those). I think the beat turned out to be good... interesting, but good. I still want to buy more gear, but I want to avoid gear that requires menu diving or shift functions, because muscle memory will be hard to train. I want gear that is intuitive, easy to pick up, and fun. So my goal is to get more percussion and more keyboards and to focus on what Logic provides for audio and MIDI effects. [CHORDS: Ebm7-Db-Bmaj7-Db(7)/B]", "desc": "I saw a YouTube video the other day about losing track of and forgetting how to use musical gear. The video explained that this is a major problem for musicians and for improvisation. You can't groove if you've forgotten how the instrument (physical or digital) works! So I grabbed my old Yamaha Piaggero, hooked it into Logic, and played every sound with that keyboard only (except drums, because it doesn't have those). I think the beat turned out to be good... interesting, but good. I still want to buy more gear, but I want to avoid gear that requires menu diving or shift functions, because muscle memory will be hard to train. I want gear that is intuitive, easy to pick up, and fun. So my goal is to get more percussion and more keyboards and to focus on what Logic provides for audio and MIDI effects. [CHORDS: Ebm7-Db-Bmaj7-Db(7)/B]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "B-major", "bpm": "110", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Faux Fashion", "date": "2026-04-15", "day": 185, "path": "faux-fashion-15-apr-2026.mp3", "description": "My daughter saw that I was making a beat-a-day and she loves K-Pop, so after half of the challenge, she finally asked me to make her a song, lol. She wanted something similar to the K-Pop group Cortis. So I listened to their song \"Fashion\" and made something similar, but unique to my style. This is the result. [CHORDS: B-F#-B-F#]", "desc": "My daughter saw that I was making a beat-a-day and she loves K-Pop, so after half of the challenge, she finally asked me to make her a song, lol. She wanted something similar to the K-Pop group Cortis. So I listened to their song \"Fashion\" and made something similar, but unique to my style. This is the result. [CHORDS: B-F#-B-F#]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Gb-major", "bpm": "80", "album": "Trap", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Sustain Me", "date": "2026-04-14", "day": 184, "path": "sustain-me-14-apr-2026.mp3", "description": "Had fun with lyrics from Psalm 3:6, and some time-stretching audio effects. [CHORDS: Dm7-G7-C#m7(b5)-Cmaj7-Fmaj7] {LYRICS: I lie down, and I fall asleep. When I wake up, the Lord will sustain me.}", "desc": "Had fun with lyrics from Psalm 3:6, and some time-stretching audio effects. [CHORDS: Dm7-G7-C#m7(b5)-Cmaj7-Fmaj7] {LYRICS: I lie down, and I fall asleep. When I wake up, the Lord will sustain me.}", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "115", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Beep Beep Morning Comes", "date": "2026-04-13", "day": 183, "path": "beep-beep-morning-comes-13-apr-2026.mp3", "description": "Nothing much to say, another day, another beat. Used Apple Loops for the sample. [CHORDS: Em-Bm-G-Em]", "desc": "Nothing much to say, another day, another beat. Used Apple Loops for the sample. [CHORDS: Em-Bm-G-Em]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "E-minor", "bpm": "85", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Tickled Toddler", "date": "2026-04-12", "day": 182, "path": "tickled-toddler-12-apr-2026.mp3", "description": "🎉🎉🎉 We have reached the halfway point of this challenge!!! Today, I used a sample of my second youngest daughter getting tickled by my wife. It was a cute moment that my wife asked me to record. [CHORDS: C-Bb-C-A]", "desc": "🎉🎉🎉 We have reached the halfway point of this challenge!!! Today, I used a sample of my second youngest daughter getting tickled by my wife. It was a cute moment that my wife asked me to record. [CHORDS: C-Bb-C-A]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "F-major", "bpm": "95", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Back On Earth Instrumental", "date": "2026-04-11", "day": 181, "path": "back-on-earth-instrumental-11-apr-2026.mp3", "description": "Last song for the Artemis II Lofi album, this was a fun journey, and I'm glad I could put my mark (although it is infinitesimal) on the whole operation and another one of humanity's greatest achievements. Hopefully, some hopeful kid will hear these songs and get inspired to work for NASA...who knows? [CHORDS: Em-D-Bm-A]", "desc": "Last song for the Artemis II Lofi album, this was a fun journey, and I'm glad I could put my mark (although it is infinitesimal) on the whole operation and another one of humanity's greatest achievements. Hopefully, some hopeful kid will hear these songs and get inspired to work for NASA...who knows? [CHORDS: Em-D-Bm-A]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Instrumental", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Bminor", "bpm": "100", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Showtime Soul", "date": "2026-04-10", "day": 180, "path": "showtime-soul-10-apr-2026.mp3", "description": "Just jamming with physical and digital instruments today for fun. [CHORDS: Ebm7-Dbmaj7-Em7-C6]", "desc": "Just jamming with physical and digital instruments today for fun. [CHORDS: Ebm7-Dbmaj7-Em7-C6]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Bb-minor", "bpm": "80", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Wlodzimierz-Sample-Free-Version-9-Apr-2026", "date": "2026-04-09", "day": 179, "path": "Wlodzimierz-sample-free-version-9-apr-2026.mp3", "description": "This song is from a sample challenge I did as part of the Jon Makes Beats community. They do them once every month or so, and it's lots of fun, so I try to enter when I have time. I also made a version that closely matches the sample without infringing copyright, and this is that version. Enjoy! [CHORDS: Dadd9-Gmaj7Dadd9-Gmaj7-F#m-Gmaj7-F#m-Gmaj7]", "desc": "This song is from a sample challenge I did as part of the Jon Makes Beats community. They do them once every month or so, and it's lots of fun, so I try to enter when I have time. I also made a version that closely matches the sample without infringing copyright, and this is that version. Enjoy! [CHORDS: Dadd9-Gmaj7Dadd9-Gmaj7-F#m-Gmaj7-F#m-Gmaj7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "D-major", "bpm": "82", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Love You From The Moon Instrumental Reprise", "date": "2026-04-08", "day": 178, "path": "love-you-from-the-moon-reprise-instrumental-8-apr-2026.mp3", "description": "This is the reprise of yesterday's song. [CHORDS: Cm-Dm-Eb-F7]", "desc": "This is the reprise of yesterday's song. [CHORDS: Cm-Dm-Eb-F7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Instrumental", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "G-minor", "bpm": "100", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Love You From The Moon Instrumental", "date": "2026-04-07", "day": 177, "path": "love-you-from-the-moon-instrumental-7-apr-2026.mp3", "description": "Continuing the Artemis II series. All the full tracks and instrumentals will be released on streaming once the album is finished. Probably 3 or 4 more tracks. I want to wait until they get back to see what additional audio and video I can utilize. Until then, this has been fun! [CHORDS: Cm-Dm-Eb-F7]", "desc": "Continuing the Artemis II series. All the full tracks and instrumentals will be released on streaming once the album is finished. Probably 3 or 4 more tracks. I want to wait until they get back to see what additional audio and video I can utilize. Until then, this has been fun! [CHORDS: Cm-Dm-Eb-F7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Instrumental", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "G-minor", "bpm": "100", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Beautiful Moonrise", "date": "2026-04-06", "day": 176, "path": "beautiful-moonrise-6-apr-2026.mp3", "description": "Continuing with the Artemis II album. They should be going around the dark side of the moon later today. It will be the first time human eyes have seen it! [CHORDS: Bb-Eb-Bbsus4-F7]", "desc": "Continuing with the Artemis II album. They should be going around the dark side of the moon later today. It will be the first time human eyes have seen it! [CHORDS: Bb-Eb-Bbsus4-F7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Bb-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Launch Go/no-Go Instrumental", "date": "2026-04-05", "day": 175, "path": "launch-go-no-go-instrumental-5-apr-2026.mp3", "description": "This is the instrumental for the next Artemis Lofi track. [CHORDS: Dm7-E7-Fmaj7 Fmaj7-E7-Dm7]", "desc": "This is the instrumental for the next Artemis Lofi track. [CHORDS: Dm7-E7-Fmaj7 Fmaj7-E7-Dm7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Instrumental", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Full Send (artemis Ii Lofi)", "date": "2026-04-04", "day": 174, "path": "full-send-artemis-ii-lofi-4-apr-2026.mp3", "description": "I was making this jam, and then I wanted a sample. I thought about the recent Artemis II mission around the Moon. The photos I saw of Earth from the capsule were mesmerizing, so I decided to use audio from the launch as part of this song. In fact, I think I'm going to make a whole album based on this Artemis II mission. We'll see. It'll definitely provide a starting point for the next few days. Anyway, chords were from a song by Miles Davis, \"Blue in Green\": [Gm7-A7-Dm7/Db7-Cm7/F7]", "desc": "I was making this jam, and then I wanted a sample. I thought about the recent Artemis II mission around the Moon. The photos I saw of Earth from the capsule were mesmerizing, so I decided to use audio from the launch as part of this song. In fact, I think I'm going to make a whole album based on this Artemis II mission. We'll see. It'll definitely provide a starting point for the next few days. Anyway, chords were from a song by Miles Davis, \"Blue in Green\": [Gm7-A7-Dm7/Db7-Cm7/F7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "D-minor", "bpm": "100", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "No Watch (chill Version)", "date": "2026-04-03", "day": 173, "path": "no-watch-chill-version-3-apr-2026.mp3", "description": "Decided to make a new version of an old song my brother made that I really liked. Creating new versions is an easy way to get out new beats without breaking the creative bank. [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Dm7 Em7-Dm7]", "desc": "Decided to make a new version of an old song my brother made that I really liked. Creating new versions is an easy way to get out new beats without breaking the creative bank. [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Dm7 Em7-Dm7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "90", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "See Bird Bee", "date": "2026-04-02", "day": 172, "path": "see-bird-bee-2-apr-2026.mp3", "description": "Made a beat using the Koala Sampler while sitting outside, enjoying the weather, and watching the kiddos play. Of course, they were bugging and annoying me the whole time (lol), but alas, that's the beauty of parenting! Happy Holy Thursday!", "desc": "Made a beat using the Koala Sampler while sitting outside, enjoying the weather, and watching the kiddos play. Of course, they were bugging and annoying me the whole time (lol), but alas, that's the beauty of parenting! Happy Holy Thursday!", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-pentatonic", "bpm": "97", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Dog Bit Grit", "date": "2026-04-01", "day": 171, "path": "dog-bit-grit-1-apr-2026.mp3", "description": "Just played around with trap and silly sound effects that I made myself. It's silly, but I like it. No chords used, only melody.", "desc": "Just played around with trap and silly sound effects that I made myself. It's silly, but I like it. No chords used, only melody.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "A-minor", "bpm": "73", "album": "Trap", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Brazilian Bop", "date": "2026-03-31", "day": 170, "path": "brazilian-bop-31-mar-2026.mp3", "description": "I wanted something a little Hispanic-focused, so I started with a Brazilian drum sample from Apple loops. I was going for a salsa vibe, but it ended up being more bossa. Either way, this is one of the few times I've recorded my Yamaha Piaggero NP-11, instead of using Logic instruments. I used the E-Piano and Clav sound patches, and they worked great! [CHORDS: Cmaj7-B7-A#maj7-Am7]", "desc": "I wanted something a little Hispanic-focused, so I started with a Brazilian drum sample from Apple loops. I was going for a salsa vibe, but it ended up being more bossa. Either way, this is one of the few times I've recorded my Yamaha Piaggero NP-11, instead of using Logic instruments. I used the E-Piano and Clav sound patches, and they worked great! [CHORDS: Cmaj7-B7-A#maj7-Am7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "E-minor", "bpm": "105", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Winter Winds", "date": "2026-03-30", "day": 169, "path": "winter-wind-30-mar-2026.mp3", "description": "Decided to use a sample from Etude Op. 25 no. 11 in A minor - 'Winter Wind' by Chopin. Once again, I used Logic's autochop based on the transient for an intuitive and quick way to grab interesting sections of the song. From there, I added bass, then drums, then synth, and finally some vocals. I worked on three sections of the song (verse, hook, and bridge) separately and arranged them at the end of the process. Overall, I really like this one. I was going for a more sample-based hip-hop style, but it quickly turned into my vibe of electronic/hip-hop combinations. [CHORDS:[verse] F#-G#-A#m-G# [hook]A#m-F#-C#-E#m [bridge]B#m-A#-G#-A#(5)]", "desc": "Decided to use a sample from Etude Op. 25 no. 11 in A minor - 'Winter Wind' by Chopin. Once again, I used Logic's autochop based on the transient for an intuitive and quick way to grab interesting sections of the song. From there, I added bass, then drums, then synth, and finally some vocals. I worked on three sections of the song (verse, hook, and bridge) separately and arranged them at the end of the process. Overall, I really like this one. I was going for a more sample-based hip-hop style, but it quickly turned into my vibe of electronic/hip-hop combinations. [CHORDS:[verse] F#-G#-A#m-G# [hook]A#m-F#-C#-E#m [bridge]B#m-A#-G#-A#(5)]", "tag": "[verse] [hook] [bridge]", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C#-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Electronic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Weekend Afternoon", "date": "2026-03-29", "day": 168, "path": "weekend-afternoon-29-mar-2026.mp3", "description": "I started with chords I snagged from my Jazz Fake Book from a song named \"Blue in Green.\" Then I used Logic session players to create bass and synth. I did the drums by hand and added another session player for some arpeggios. [CHORDS: Gm6-A7-Bm7]", "desc": "I started with chords I snagged from my Jazz Fake Book from a song named \"Blue in Green.\" Then I used Logic session players to create bass and synth. I did the drums by hand and added another session player for some arpeggios. [CHORDS: Gm6-A7-Bm7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "G-minor", "bpm": "80", "album": "Electronic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Midnight Mood Instrumental", "date": "2026-03-28", "day": 167, "path": "im-in-a-midnight-mood-instrumental-28-mar-2026.mp3", "description": "Instrumental from yesterday's song [CHORDS: F-Bbm7-Eb6-Ddim]", "desc": "Instrumental from yesterday's song [CHORDS: F-Bbm7-Eb6-Ddim]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Instrumental", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "F-minor", "bpm": "100", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "I'm In A Midnight Mood", "date": "2026-03-27", "day": 166, "path": "im-in-a-midnight-mood-27-mar-2026.mp3", "description": "I decided to make a hook on this song, then my wife came in and wanted to sing, so I made it a whole song! It's a silly jam with no real meaning. Enjoy. [CHORDS: F-Bbm7-Eb6-Ddim]", "desc": "I decided to make a hook on this song, then my wife came in and wanted to sing, so I made it a whole song! It's a silly jam with no real meaning. Enjoy. [CHORDS: F-Bbm7-Eb6-Ddim]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "F-minor", "bpm": "100", "album": "R&B", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Goldberg Variation Five", "date": "2026-03-26", "day": 165, "path": "goldberg-variation-five-26-mar-2026.mp3", "description": "I finally got back into sampling classical songs to make a quick beat, and boy was it quick! I made this beat in under an hour. I dropped the sample in and used Logic's autochop by beat. I found cool sounds from the randomness. Then I added a session player for drums. Then I added the bassline. Finally, I played in a different part for the B section and created a drum pattern from scratch for that section as well. It's simple, but effective. SAMPLE: Goldberg Variations, BWV. 988 - Variation 5", "desc": "I finally got back into sampling classical songs to make a quick beat, and boy was it quick! I made this beat in under an hour. I dropped the sample in and used Logic's autochop by beat. I found cool sounds from the randomness. Then I added a session player for drums. Then I added the bassline. Finally, I played in a different part for the B section and created a drum pattern from scratch for that section as well. It's simple, but effective. SAMPLE: Goldberg Variations, BWV. 988 - Variation 5", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "G-major", "bpm": "110", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Kids Percussion Kit", "date": "2026-03-25", "day": 164, "path": "kids-percussion-kit-25-mar-2026.mp3", "description": "Yesterday, I bought a kids percussion kit to use in the studio. It was $33 and came with 23 instruments (only twelve of them were worthwhile). However, this little kit will give me some freedom to create percussive sounds the old-fashioned way, with real instruments. So I used them on today's beat, and it felt very natural and fun. I can't wait to get more acoustic instruments and round out my studio. Now that I have shelves in the office, it will also be a lot easier to organize everything. Enjoy. [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Em-Fmaj7-Em]", "desc": "Yesterday, I bought a kids percussion kit to use in the studio. It was $33 and came with 23 instruments (only twelve of them were worthwhile). However, this little kit will give me some freedom to create percussive sounds the old-fashioned way, with real instruments. So I used them on today's beat, and it felt very natural and fun. I can't wait to get more acoustic instruments and round out my studio. Now that I have shelves in the office, it will also be a lot easier to organize everything. Enjoy. [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Em-Fmaj7-Em]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "110", "album": "Electronic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Certified Double", "date": "2026-03-24", "day": 163, "path": "certified-double-24-mar-2026.mp3", "description": "I used the MIDI modulator in Logic to create an interesting sound for the organ. I've been enjoying starting with something modulated using Step FX or Beat Breaker and then vibing off that. It's really fun. Anyway, after that, I recorded drums and then added a vocal sample from Apple loops. Finally, I used the bass session player to round out everything. Logic now has a new feature that captures the chords you play and adds them to the Chord track, even guessing the scale you're using. This h7as been a pain point for me because I like to have the chords and scale written down for this blog, but I never think of that ahead of time; I just play and have fun. So, this new feature is very exciting for me! [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Dm7-Em-Am]", "desc": "I used the MIDI modulator in Logic to create an interesting sound for the organ. I've been enjoying starting with something modulated using Step FX or Beat Breaker and then vibing off that. It's really fun. Anyway, after that, I recorded drums and then added a vocal sample from Apple loops. Finally, I used the bass session player to round out everything. Logic now has a new feature that captures the chords you play and adds them to the Chord track, even guessing the scale you're using. This h7as been a pain point for me because I like to have the chords and scale written down for this blog, but I never think of that ahead of time; I just play and have fun. So, this new feature is very exciting for me! [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Dm7-Em-Am]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "85", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Archive By Email", "date": "2026-03-23", "day": 162, "path": "archive-by-email-23-mar-2026.mp3", "description": "I tried out Logic's new Synth session player, and it is pretty cool! I love how you can tweak every aspect of the groove and then convert it to MIDI to tweak further. This is machine learning at its best: a machine helping humans along with things they already do well. Machines should assist and not replace us, and I can't wait until the AI bros realize this or (God forbid) go broke. One will happen sooner than the other. Anyway, I used the Synth session player, added Boom bap drums (also a session player), then laid down original bass and melody. Finally, I arranged everything, added a bridge section, and voila. Enjoy. [CHORDS: C-Ddim]", "desc": "I tried out Logic's new Synth session player, and it is pretty cool! I love how you can tweak every aspect of the groove and then convert it to MIDI to tweak further. This is machine learning at its best: a machine helping humans along with things they already do well. Machines should assist and not replace us, and I can't wait until the AI bros realize this or (God forbid) go broke. One will happen sooner than the other. Anyway, I used the Synth session player, added Boom bap drums (also a session player), then laid down original bass and melody. Finally, I arranged everything, added a bridge section, and voila. Enjoy. [CHORDS: C-Ddim]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-minor", "bpm": "100", "album": "Electronic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Be Strong In The Lord Instrumental", "date": "2026-03-22", "day": 161, "path": "be-strong-in-the-lord-instrumental-22-mar-2026.mp3", "description": "I started with some arpeggiated chords and really started vibing with this one. I only meant to write and record a hook, but then I also wrote a rap verse, and then I also wrote a bridge! I'm hoping to get one or both of my brothers on the song as well. This is the instrumental version. Look for the full song coming soon! [CHORDS: Ebm7-Ab7-Dbmaj7-Ebm]", "desc": "I started with some arpeggiated chords and really started vibing with this one. I only meant to write and record a hook, but then I also wrote a rap verse, and then I also wrote a bridge! I'm hoping to get one or both of my brothers on the song as well. This is the instrumental version. Look for the full song coming soon! [CHORDS: Ebm7-Ab7-Dbmaj7-Ebm]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Instrumental", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C#-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Electronic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Box Office Arthur Sullivan", "date": "2026-03-21", "day": 160, "path": "box-offfice-arthur-sullivan-21-mar-2026.mp3", "description": "Arthur Sullivan was a famous English composer of comic operas from the late 1800s. He wrote \"Onward Christian Soldiers\" and over 12 full-length comic operas. I decided to play the keys until something formed. Then I added bass, but I felt this couldn't just be a plain-Jane song, so I recorded a different accompaniment for each section, instead of looping. There isn't a single loop in the entire song! Enjoy. [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Dm7-G7-Cmaj7]", "desc": "Arthur Sullivan was a famous English composer of comic operas from the late 1800s. He wrote \"Onward Christian Soldiers\" and over 12 full-length comic operas. I decided to play the keys until something formed. Then I added bass, but I felt this couldn't just be a plain-Jane song, so I recorded a different accompaniment for each section, instead of looping. There isn't a single loop in the entire song! Enjoy. [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Dm7-G7-Cmaj7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Cinematic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Doncha Know", "date": "2026-03-20", "day": 159, "path": "doncha-know-20-mar-2026.mp3", "description": "I've been experimenting with Alchemy Sampler and automated modulation. I'm loving it! This is another strange vocal sample beat. I found the sample in Apple Loops and added sounds from my Reface CS. [CHORDS: Gm-Bb]", "desc": "I've been experimenting with Alchemy Sampler and automated modulation. I'm loving it! This is another strange vocal sample beat. I found the sample in Apple Loops and added sounds from my Reface CS. [CHORDS: Gm-Bb]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "F-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Come With Me To A Place", "date": "2026-03-19", "day": 158, "path": "come-with-me-to-a-place-19-mar-2026.mp3", "description": "A while ago, I bought the Ultra Synth (which I love), but there is a trick to getting audio from Logic into Ultra. It is just annoying enough that I wanted to find a workaround. So I started experimenting with Logic's fairly new Alchemy Sampler. It is very similar to Ultra (as war as sampling goes) and it's way faster to get working with audio that's already inside Logic. So for now, I will use Alchemy Sampler for my sampling and Ultra for more advanced workflows. Though I do wish I had explored Alchemy a bit more before purchasing Ultra. Bass, chords, and percussion are all samples of my voice. [CHORDS: C-F-Dm-G] {LYRICS: Come with me to a place so holy. }", "desc": "A while ago, I bought the Ultra Synth (which I love), but there is a trick to getting audio from Logic into Ultra. It is just annoying enough that I wanted to find a workaround. So I started experimenting with Logic's fairly new Alchemy Sampler. It is very similar to Ultra (as war as sampling goes) and it's way faster to get working with audio that's already inside Logic. So for now, I will use Alchemy Sampler for my sampling and Ultra for more advanced workflows. Though I do wish I had explored Alchemy a bit more before purchasing Ultra. Bass, chords, and percussion are all samples of my voice. [CHORDS: C-F-Dm-G] {LYRICS: Come with me to a place so holy. }", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Electronic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Flying Flute Fortress", "date": "2026-03-18", "day": 157, "path": "flying-flute-fortress-18-mar-2026.mp3", "description": "This is the instrumental from yesterday's song with a few tweaks. [CHORDS: A-C#m-D-C#m]", "desc": "This is the instrumental from yesterday's song with a few tweaks. [CHORDS: A-C#m-D-C#m]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Instrumental", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "A-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Do Everything With You", "date": "2026-03-17", "day": 156, "path": "do-everything-with-you-17-mar-2026.mp3", "description": "I started with some vocals, but it didn't work at all. So I scrapped that and focused on getting the instrumental right. Then I heard some vocals again, but since the instrumental was proper, I was able to make something really nice. I wrote lyrics, laid everything down, and here it is. I will release the instrumental as a separate song tomorrow. The lyrics are long so I won't post them here. [CHORDS: A-C#m-D-C#m]", "desc": "I started with some vocals, but it didn't work at all. So I scrapped that and focused on getting the instrumental right. Then I heard some vocals again, but since the instrumental was proper, I was able to make something really nice. I wrote lyrics, laid everything down, and here it is. I will release the instrumental as a separate song tomorrow. The lyrics are long so I won't post them here. [CHORDS: A-C#m-D-C#m]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Instrumental", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "A-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "R&B", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Courtesan Jewelry", "date": "2026-03-16", "day": 155, "path": "courtesan-jewellery-16-mar-2026.mp3", "description": "Just jammed on some chords and kept adding instruments until it felt done. [CHORDS: Bbm-F#]", "desc": "Just jammed on some chords and kept adding instruments until it felt done. [CHORDS: Bbm-F#]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": " C#-major", "bpm": "90", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Founding Professor", "date": "2026-03-15", "day": 154, "path": "founding-professor-15-mar-2026.mp3", "description": "My sister asked for a sneaky-sounding song for her vlogs. The one she's using keeps getting copyright struck. My songs are public domain and completely original, so she should have no problem using this one. I previously made one for her, \"Celestine,\" that seemed to work great. So hopefully this one works wonders as well. I didn't really use chords at all, just notes.", "desc": "My sister asked for a sneaky-sounding song for her vlogs. The one she's using keeps getting copyright struck. My songs are public domain and completely original, so she should have no problem using this one. I previously made one for her, \"Celestine,\" that seemed to work great. So hopefully this one works wonders as well. I didn't really use chords at all, just notes.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "80", "album": "Cinematic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Mark Tree Melody", "date": "2026-03-14", "day": 153, "path": "mark-tree-melody-14-mar-2026.mp3", "description": "Yesterday, I thought about buying a hand drum. The cheapest one in stores was $60. I figured I’ve spent too much money on music stuff already (including this computer), so I decided to forego it. Today I had the idea to use household stuff as drums for a song. For the Bongo, I used a large Tupperware. I have a pan drum I bought for like $40 years ago and have never used it in a song, so I threw that in. For the shaker, I used a shot glass filled with coins. And for the mark tree, I dropped a coin in a glass really hard. I added bass with my Yamaha Reface CS. Then I added Organ, some additional drums, and piano from Logic’s built-in sounds. Overall, I really like this one, as I used instruments I had on hand or made some from scratch. Music is more fun when you “play” it for real! [CHORDS: D-Bm-A-Em]", "desc": "Yesterday, I thought about buying a hand drum. The cheapest one in stores was $60. I figured I’ve spent too much money on music stuff already (including this computer), so I decided to forego it. Today I had the idea to use household stuff as drums for a song. For the Bongo, I used a large Tupperware. I have a pan drum I bought for like $40 years ago and have never used it in a song, so I threw that in. For the shaker, I used a shot glass filled with coins. And for the mark tree, I dropped a coin in a glass really hard. I added bass with my Yamaha Reface CS. Then I added Organ, some additional drums, and piano from Logic’s built-in sounds. Overall, I really like this one, as I used instruments I had on hand or made some from scratch. Music is more fun when you “play” it for real! [CHORDS: D-Bm-A-Em]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "D-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Daydream Dance", "date": "2026-03-13", "day": 152, "path": "daydream-dance-13-mar-2026.mp3", "description": "I have been steadily improving my office since my parents moved to the addition we built. Now I have a lamp with brightness controls, a second monitor, and a new dynamic microphone. It's coming together nicely and making it much easier to compose new music. Today, I wanted a chill jam, and I freestyled everything in mostly single takes. I put Beat Break on the piano first, then played it in full, in 1 take. The bass took a few tries to get right, and I took the best parts of each take. The drums were Logic session player. I really enjoyed making this one. Freestyling is my preferred method for composing, but I also enjoy a good and complicated beat with a dozen tracks now and then. [CHORDS: Fmaj7-Dm6-Em7-C6]", "desc": "I have been steadily improving my office since my parents moved to the addition we built. Now I have a lamp with brightness controls, a second monitor, and a new dynamic microphone. It's coming together nicely and making it much easier to compose new music. Today, I wanted a chill jam, and I freestyled everything in mostly single takes. I put Beat Break on the piano first, then played it in full, in 1 take. The bass took a few tries to get right, and I took the best parts of each take. The drums were Logic session player. I really enjoyed making this one. Freestyling is my preferred method for composing, but I also enjoy a good and complicated beat with a dozen tracks now and then. [CHORDS: Fmaj7-Dm6-Em7-C6]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Reverse Octave", "date": "2026-03-12", "day": 151, "path": "reverse-octave-12-mar-2026.mp3", "description": "I used a web program called Patatap today. I probably found out about it around ten years ago, and I've always enjoyed playing with it. It's basically an online drum machine with a bunch of interesting sounds built in. You use your keyboard or a MIDI device to play the sounds. I never used it in a song because I didn't really have an idea for it until today. So, all the drums on this song are from Patatap. I added organ, bass, piano, saxophone, and strings. I also decided to do 12 bars for each loop instead of the usual 8 or 16. So, the song might sound a little strange at first, but I like it. [CHORDS: Cm-Fm7-Bb7-Dm7b5/Ebaug9]", "desc": "I used a web program called Patatap today. I probably found out about it around ten years ago, and I've always enjoyed playing with it. It's basically an online drum machine with a bunch of interesting sounds built in. You use your keyboard or a MIDI device to play the sounds. I never used it in a song because I didn't really have an idea for it until today. So, all the drums on this song are from Patatap. I added organ, bass, piano, saxophone, and strings. I also decided to do 12 bars for each loop instead of the usual 8 or 16. So, the song might sound a little strange at first, but I like it. [CHORDS: Cm-Fm7-Bb7-Dm7b5/Ebaug9]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "E-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Prayer Is Easy", "date": "2026-03-11", "day": 150, "path": "prayer-is-easy-11-mar-2026.mp3", "description": "Felt like making a song with my kids and for my kids today. Dominic and Amelia lent their voices, and previously, I used a sample of Amelia and Felicity singing 1,2,3 as a sample in the background. Overall, it was frustrating trying to get the kids' vocals to level properly, but I think the song came out great! [CHORDS: F-Em-Dm-C] {LYRICS: [hook] Prayer is easy as 1,2,3. Come to Christ, and you will see. Saint Paul says we should pray all day. So many prayers are easy to say. [verse] Lord Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me. [hook] [verse] Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. [hook] [verse[ Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. [hook]}", "desc": "Felt like making a song with my kids and for my kids today. Dominic and Amelia lent their voices, and previously, I used a sample of Amelia and Felicity singing 1,2,3 as a sample in the background. Overall, it was frustrating trying to get the kids' vocals to level properly, but I think the song came out great! [CHORDS: F-Em-Dm-C] {LYRICS: [hook] Prayer is easy as 1,2,3. Come to Christ, and you will see. Saint Paul says we should pray all day. So many prayers are easy to say. [verse] Lord Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me. [hook] [verse] Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. [hook] [verse[ Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. [hook]}", "tag": "[hook] [verse]", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "110", "album": "Catholic Kids", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Pop" }, { "title": "Duckport Canal", "date": "2026-03-10", "day": 149, "path": "duckport-canal-10-mar-2026.mp3", "description": "I used a drum loop to get this one started. That's not something I normally practice, but it is a great way to get started. Then I went on to play some chords. I used Polymax to layer those chords with arpeggiators and other effects and found something interesting. From there, I added piano and organ (as I am wont to do). Finally, I arranged everything and heard a bassline to end it out, so I played that, and it was all done. [CHORDS: Cmaj7-B7]", "desc": "I used a drum loop to get this one started. That's not something I normally practice, but it is a great way to get started. Then I went on to play some chords. I used Polymax to layer those chords with arpeggiators and other effects and found something interesting. From there, I added piano and organ (as I am wont to do). Finally, I arranged everything and heard a bassline to end it out, so I played that, and it was all done. [CHORDS: Cmaj7-B7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "E-major", "bpm": "110", "album": "Electronic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Undeniable", "date": "2026-03-09", "day": 148, "path": "undeniable-9-mar-2026.mp3", "description": "I got completely distracted while trying to get the perfect sound for a drum I wanted, so I bought a drum pack. I didn't read the fine print, and the stupid drum pack only works with Kontakt! Not Logic Pro, which sucks. Luckily, it was on sale, and I plan to try to get a refund. In the end, I just used Logic's drums and wasted about an hour on all this pointless back-and-forth. Lesson for the wise: Use what you already have first. Only buy something new if you absolutely have nothing similar at all. Amazing musicians have created incredible music using only a piano or guitar. King David only used the lyre. It's not about how many instruments you own; it's about how skilled you are with the instrument(s) you choose to master. Many musicians (and artists in general) face this problem. Going for depth instead of variety is usually better. As the Gospel of Matthew says: The rain, streams, and wind beat against the house, yet it did not fall because its foundation was on the rock. Build your foundation first, and you won't regret it. [CHORDS: C#m/Ebm C#m/B]", "desc": "I got completely distracted while trying to get the perfect sound for a drum I wanted, so I bought a drum pack. I didn't read the fine print, and the stupid drum pack only works with Kontakt! Not Logic Pro, which sucks. Luckily, it was on sale, and I plan to try to get a refund. In the end, I just used Logic's drums and wasted about an hour on all this pointless back-and-forth. Lesson for the wise: Use what you already have first. Only buy something new if you absolutely have nothing similar at all. Amazing musicians have created incredible music using only a piano or guitar. King David only used the lyre. It's not about how many instruments you own; it's about how skilled you are with the instrument(s) you choose to master. Many musicians (and artists in general) face this problem. Going for depth instead of variety is usually better. As the Gospel of Matthew says: The rain, streams, and wind beat against the house, yet it did not fall because its foundation was on the rock. Build your foundation first, and you won't regret it. [CHORDS: C#m/Ebm C#m/B]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "B-major", "bpm": "80", "album": "Cinematic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "How They Gleam", "date": "2026-03-08", "day": 147, "path": "how-they-gleam-8-mar-2026.mp3", "description": "Pulled another shortcut trick by starting with an old song named \"Garden Stream.\" I never really liked how it turned out. So this time, I took the drums and my vocals and sampled and flipped them into something new. I like this much better than the original, and it was quite quick to put together. [CHORDS: Dm7-G-Cmaj7-C6]", "desc": "Pulled another shortcut trick by starting with an old song named \"Garden Stream.\" I never really liked how it turned out. So this time, I took the drums and my vocals and sampled and flipped them into something new. I like this much better than the original, and it was quite quick to put together. [CHORDS: Dm7-G-Cmaj7-C6]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "61", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Uss Preserver", "date": "2026-03-07", "day": 146, "path": "uss-preserver-7-mar-2026.mp3", "description": "A simple, fun beat. [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Dm7]", "desc": "A simple, fun beat. [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Dm7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Algiers Accord", "date": "2026-03-06", "day": 145, "path": "algiers-accord-6-mar-2026.mp3", "description": "I decided to use 6/8 to create a funky study beats jam today. I keep fiddling with jazz-style chord progressions. This one moves from C-major to C#dim7 and then to B7, creating a tension and resolution that's quite strange but also pleasing. Check it out. CHORDS: [Cmaj7-C#dim7-B7-Bb13]", "desc": "I decided to use 6/8 to create a funky study beats jam today. I keep fiddling with jazz-style chord progressions. This one moves from C-major to C#dim7 and then to B7, creating a tension and resolution that's quite strange but also pleasing. Check it out. CHORDS: [Cmaj7-C#dim7-B7-Bb13]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Saint Lucia", "date": "2026-03-05", "day": 144, "path": "saint-lucia-5-mar-2026.mp3", "description": "If you get the gut feeling to refuse doing someone a favor, you should probably listen to that feeling. I'm dealing with fallout from something I said I'd help with one time over 5 months ago, and there's no end in sight. Sad. 7/8 Time. [CHORDS: C-Dm-F-Em]", "desc": "If you get the gut feeling to refuse doing someone a favor, you should probably listen to that feeling. I'm dealing with fallout from something I said I'd help with one time over 5 months ago, and there's no end in sight. Sad. 7/8 Time. [CHORDS: C-Dm-F-Em]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "120", "album": "Electronic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Montana Class", "date": "2026-03-04", "day": 143, "path": "montana-class-4-mar-2026.mp3", "description": "Decided to make another slow jam that would be good for R&B or soul. I'm vibing with my full-size, full-weighted keyboard once again, and I can feel the composing powers flowing through me, lol. But on a serious note, it is much easier to play piano on a keyboard that actually has 5 octaves and full-size, full-weighted keys. If you're a pianist, don't skimp on your keyboard; get something that actually feels like a piano. Of course, this doesn't apply to synth players and beatmakers, but it could help y'all as well. [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Am7-Gmaj7-G6]", "desc": "Decided to make another slow jam that would be good for R&B or soul. I'm vibing with my full-size, full-weighted keyboard once again, and I can feel the composing powers flowing through me, lol. But on a serious note, it is much easier to play piano on a keyboard that actually has 5 octaves and full-size, full-weighted keys. If you're a pianist, don't skimp on your keyboard; get something that actually feels like a piano. Of course, this doesn't apply to synth players and beatmakers, but it could help y'all as well. [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Am7-Gmaj7-G6]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "G-major", "bpm": "75", "album": "R&B", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Drum Kit Credentails", "date": "2026-03-03", "day": 142, "path": "drum-kit-credentials-3-mar-2026.mp3", "description": "I was sitting in my lovely office thinking of something to start my daily beat, and I just started imagining drums in my head. I laid down the kick and snare, then I just went wild with all kinds of drums and percussion. Finally, I put a few flute notes and a panpipe for the bass. It's funky, and I love it. No chords.", "desc": "I was sitting in my lovely office thinking of something to start my daily beat, and I just started imagining drums in my head. I laid down the kick and snare, then I just went wild with all kinds of drums and percussion. Finally, I put a few flute notes and a panpipe for the bass. It's funky, and I love it. No chords.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-pentatonic", "bpm": "110", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Altogether Beautiful", "date": "2026-03-02", "day": 141, "path": "altogether-beautiful-2-mar-2026.mp3", "description": "I wanted to make a slow R&B-style jam, then I heard some words in my mind, went to the Song of Songs for inspiration, and here we are. [CHORDS: C6-Bb(maj7)-Cadd11-Bb(6)] {LYRICS: You’re altogether beautiful, my darling. Until the day breaks and the shadows flee, I will go to the mountain of myrrh and climb the hills for thee. You are altogether beautiful. There are no flaws I see. Come with me from Lebanon, my bride, come with me. You’re altogether beautiful, my darling. Descend from the crest of Amana, from the summit of the lions’ dens and the mountain haunts of leopards. You have stolen my heart again. You’ve stolen my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your necklace. How delightful is your love, my bride! You’re altogether beautiful, my darling. [From Song of Songs Chapter 4]}", "desc": "I wanted to make a slow R&B-style jam, then I heard some words in my mind, went to the Song of Songs for inspiration, and here we are. [CHORDS: C6-Bb(maj7)-Cadd11-Bb(6)] {LYRICS: You’re altogether beautiful, my darling. Until the day breaks and the shadows flee, I will go to the mountain of myrrh and climb the hills for thee. You are altogether beautiful. There are no flaws I see. Come with me from Lebanon, my bride, come with me. You’re altogether beautiful, my darling. Descend from the crest of Amana, from the summit of the lions’ dens and the mountain haunts of leopards. You have stolen my heart again. You’ve stolen my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your necklace. How delightful is your love, my bride! You’re altogether beautiful, my darling. [From Song of Songs Chapter 4]}", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "D-minor", "bpm": "75", "album": "R&B", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "When The Judgement Comes", "date": "2026-03-01", "day": 140, "path": "when-the-judgement-comes-1-mar-2026.mp3", "description": "I finally got my office! After months of waiting (since October), construction is finally finished on my parents' suite. They have a brand-new bedroom, living room, and bathroom, and I got my mom's old office (which we built in the garage a while back). There's so much elbow room that I can hardly contain myself! Also, I'm using my Yamaha Piagegero NP-11 once again for MIDI input. It has 5 octaves of full-weighted keys (you may or may not be able to tell a difference in my playing, especially in the piano section). Overall, I'm overjoyed and thankful to God that everything is almost done and settled. There are a few things to tidy up still, but mostly we are done with construction and moving. Thanks be to God! [CHORDS: Ebm-G#m-C#madd9-Bb(#9)-Daugmaj7 Ebm-C-C#m-Bb(7,b13)-Bbaug7]", "desc": "I finally got my office! After months of waiting (since October), construction is finally finished on my parents' suite. They have a brand-new bedroom, living room, and bathroom, and I got my mom's old office (which we built in the garage a while back). There's so much elbow room that I can hardly contain myself! Also, I'm using my Yamaha Piagegero NP-11 once again for MIDI input. It has 5 octaves of full-weighted keys (you may or may not be able to tell a difference in my playing, especially in the piano section). Overall, I'm overjoyed and thankful to God that everything is almost done and settled. There are a few things to tidy up still, but mostly we are done with construction and moving. Thanks be to God! [CHORDS: Ebm-G#m-C#madd9-Bb(#9)-Daugmaj7 Ebm-C-C#m-Bb(7,b13)-Bbaug7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Eb-minor", "bpm": "100", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Jungle Flute Foray", "date": "2026-02-28", "day": 139, "path": "jungle-flute-foray-28-feb-2026.mp3", "description": "I mostly used Logic session players for this one. I added Step FX and Beat Break to make them unique. I used an Apple Loop for the vocal chop and the built-in Sampler. Lastly, I laid down the flute melody by hand. I don't like relying on session players too often because it can make your music sound stale and repetitive. However, I cut corners when I'm tired or not in the mood for beat-making. [CHORDS: D#m-C#-A#m-G#]", "desc": "I mostly used Logic session players for this one. I added Step FX and Beat Break to make them unique. I used an Apple Loop for the vocal chop and the built-in Sampler. Lastly, I laid down the flute melody by hand. I don't like relying on session players too often because it can make your music sound stale and repetitive. However, I cut corners when I'm tired or not in the mood for beat-making. [CHORDS: D#m-C#-A#m-G#]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "A#-minor", "bpm": "100", "album": "Electronic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Ghost Bongo", "date": "2026-02-27", "day": 138, "path": "ghost-bongo-27-feb-2026.mp3", "description": "I used Koala Sampler for the drums and handled the rest in Logic. Simple but effective. It'd be nice to have a non-digital music creation setup one day. There are a few ways to do it. I'm leaning toward Reface keyboards with a Roland drum machine, but there's still time to ponder this, as I have no extra funds for gear right now. [CHORDS: F#m-C#m-D]", "desc": "I used Koala Sampler for the drums and handled the rest in Logic. Simple but effective. It'd be nice to have a non-digital music creation setup one day. There are a few ways to do it. I'm leaning toward Reface keyboards with a Roland drum machine, but there's still time to ponder this, as I have no extra funds for gear right now. [CHORDS: F#m-C#m-D]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "D-major", "bpm": "110", "album": "Electronic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Relaxed And Breezy", "date": "2026-02-26", "day": 137, "path": "relaxed-and-breezy-26-feb-2026.mp3", "description": "I made this jam from scratch, except the drums. I based it on a chord progression that I'm practicing in my piano class. [CHORDS: Ebm7-Ab7-Dbmaj7-Dm7-G7]", "desc": "I made this jam from scratch, except the drums. I based it on a chord progression that I'm practicing in my piano class. [CHORDS: Ebm7-Ab7-Dbmaj7-Dm7-G7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Eb-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Gratitude", "date": "2026-02-25", "day": 136, "path": "gratitude-25-feb-2026.mp3", "description": "This is the instrumental to my Catholic Kids song \"Show Some Gratitude.\" Enjoy. 12/8 time. [CHORDS: Ebm-G#m-C#m-F#]", "desc": "This is the instrumental to my Catholic Kids song \"Show Some Gratitude.\" Enjoy. 12/8 time. [CHORDS: Ebm-G#m-C#m-F#]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Instrumental", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "F#-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Electronic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Perdón", "date": "2026-02-24", "day": 135, "path": "perdon-24-feb-2026.mp3", "description": "I decided to use a shortcut trick to make new songs. I grabbed a sample from my old song \"New Island Horizon,\" then I put Step FX on it and went from there. I had a good jam going until I tried to lay down my hi-hats. The beat was too fast, so I slowed it down just so I could play the hi-hats. But then I listened to it slow, and I absolutely loved it! So I left it slow, and I started to hear some vocals in my head. They were in Spanish. So I Googled some Spanish Catholic hymns and found the one that seemed to fit. It's called Perdón Oh Dios Mío, and it is quite a beautiful hymn. It simply asks God for forgiveness. [CHORDS: C-D-E-F] {LYRICS: Perdón, Oh Dios Mío. Perdón indulgencia.}", "desc": "I decided to use a shortcut trick to make new songs. I grabbed a sample from my old song \"New Island Horizon,\" then I put Step FX on it and went from there. I had a good jam going until I tried to lay down my hi-hats. The beat was too fast, so I slowed it down just so I could play the hi-hats. But then I listened to it slow, and I absolutely loved it! So I left it slow, and I started to hear some vocals in my head. They were in Spanish. So I Googled some Spanish Catholic hymns and found the one that seemed to fit. It's called Perdón Oh Dios Mío, and it is quite a beautiful hymn. It simply asks God for forgiveness. [CHORDS: C-D-E-F] {LYRICS: Perdón, Oh Dios Mío. Perdón indulgencia.}", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "60", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Show Some Gratitude", "date": "2026-02-23", "day": 134, "path": "show-some-gratitude-23-feb-2026.mp3", "description": "Mood: Chill |", "desc": "Mood: Chill |", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "F#-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Catholic Kids", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Pop" }, { "title": "Shigeru", "date": "2026-02-22", "day": 133, "path": "shigeru-22-feb-2026.mp3", "description": "I decided to use some of my hardware instruments again, and it had been a long time. I busted out the PO-33 to lay down a drum pattern. Then I recorded all the chords and melody from my Reface CS, using Logic's MIDI sync for timing. Finally, I used Logic for bass and 808s, and that was it. I plan to do more hardware and live-playing experiments in the future, because (as I've said before) playing live soon will be the only way to prove you're not a robot. [CHORDS: Dm7-Em7]", "desc": "I decided to use some of my hardware instruments again, and it had been a long time. I busted out the PO-33 to lay down a drum pattern. Then I recorded all the chords and melody from my Reface CS, using Logic's MIDI sync for timing. Finally, I used Logic for bass and 808s, and that was it. I plan to do more hardware and live-playing experiments in the future, because (as I've said before) playing live soon will be the only way to prove you're not a robot. [CHORDS: Dm7-Em7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "D-minor", "bpm": "80", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "What's Good For You", "date": "2026-02-21", "day": 132, "path": "whats-good-for-you-21-feb-2026.mp3", "description": "Just sat down and vibed today. This song came together pretty effortlessly. The only problem I've been having is with my AKG mic, which I've had for years. I've been getting hissing, buzzing, and other noises from it. Not sure why. I also noticed (and this could be my Scarlett Solo interface) that recordings are slightly to the right of where I recorded them. That's not a deal breaker, but it's super annoying when you're trying to make a song! I pulled out an old Fifine USB mic I had lying around to overcome the AKG mic issues. It has no buzzing or hissing and sounds quite close to the AKG in quality. It also recorded the audio exactly where the cursor began. So for the foreseeable future, I'll be using this cheap Fifine mic for recording vocals. [CHORDS: Cm-Ab(6)-Ddim7-Fm7]", "desc": "Just sat down and vibed today. This song came together pretty effortlessly. The only problem I've been having is with my AKG mic, which I've had for years. I've been getting hissing, buzzing, and other noises from it. Not sure why. I also noticed (and this could be my Scarlett Solo interface) that recordings are slightly to the right of where I recorded them. That's not a deal breaker, but it's super annoying when you're trying to make a song! I pulled out an old Fifine USB mic I had lying around to overcome the AKG mic issues. It has no buzzing or hissing and sounds quite close to the AKG in quality. It also recorded the audio exactly where the cursor began. So for the foreseeable future, I'll be using this cheap Fifine mic for recording vocals. [CHORDS: Cm-Ab(6)-Ddim7-Fm7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-minor", "bpm": "97", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Follow Christ Forever", "date": "2026-02-20", "day": 131, "path": "Follow-christ-forever-20-feb-2026.mp3", "description": "I took an old beat (Forever and Ever) and added lyrics to turn it into a song for Catholic kids. Enjoy! LYRICS: How long will we live with Christ? Forever. Just come and follow his light. Then off to heaven we'll go. Together. The new earth is the next we’ll know. Forever. (HOOK) Love your neighbor, love your foe. Pray for everyone you know. Forever. Let's follow the light of Christ. Together. And you'll see amazing sights. Forever. (HOOK) Do what's right and follow Christ x4. Forever [CHORDS:Cmaj7-F-Dm7-G]", "desc": "I took an old beat (Forever and Ever) and added lyrics to turn it into a song for Catholic kids. Enjoy! LYRICS: How long will we live with Christ? Forever. Just come and follow his light. Then off to heaven we'll go. Together. The new earth is the next we’ll know. Forever. (HOOK) Love your neighbor, love your foe. Pray for everyone you know. Forever. Let's follow the light of Christ. Together. And you'll see amazing sights. Forever. (HOOK) Do what's right and follow Christ x4. Forever [CHORDS:Cmaj7-F-Dm7-G]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "95", "album": "Catholic Kids", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Pop" }, { "title": "Heaven Can Wait", "date": "2026-02-19", "day": 130, "path": "heaven-can-wait-19-feb-2026.mp3", "description": "I was tired and unmotivated once again, so I used the trusty Koala Sampler in bed to get this one done. After I rested a while, I got up and finished the beat on my Mac Studio with Logic. I only needed to add some effects and a bassline, since most of the song was already done in Koala Sampler. I didn't use chords; I just used a vocal sample instead.", "desc": "I was tired and unmotivated once again, so I used the trusty Koala Sampler in bed to get this one done. After I rested a while, I got up and finished the beat on my Mac Studio with Logic. I only needed to add some effects and a bassline, since most of the song was already done in Koala Sampler. I didn't use chords; I just used a vocal sample instead.", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "B-major", "bpm": "92", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Æthelwine", "date": "2026-02-18", "day": 129, "path": "Æthelwine-18-feb-2026.mp3", "description": "I saw a news article about a songwriter who used only one chord in a song, so I tried it myself. I got close; it's all C chords until the final section, which uses a B chord. Overall, this one was fun because of the limitation. [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Cadd9-C#11-C/B]", "desc": "I saw a news article about a songwriter who used only one chord in a song, so I tried it myself. I got close; it's all C chords until the final section, which uses a B chord. Overall, this one was fun because of the limitation. [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Cadd9-C#11-C/B]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "115", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Tinclad Warship", "date": "2026-02-17", "day": 128, "path": "tinclad-warship-17-feb-2026.mp3", "description": "I used Logic's chord progression, drum player, and bass player. Added some timpani drums, snare, and did the horn by freestyle on my keyboard. I think this is my first time trying a 5/4 time signature. [CHORDS: Dm-C-Am-G]", "desc": "I used Logic's chord progression, drum player, and bass player. Added some timpani drums, snare, and did the horn by freestyle on my keyboard. I think this is my first time trying a 5/4 time signature. [CHORDS: Dm-C-Am-G]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Barbadian", "date": "2026-02-16", "day": 127, "path": "barbadian-16-feb-2026.mp3", "description": "I have not been feeling motivated to make beats or do anything at all. But isn't that the purpose of a challenge: to challenge yourself? I survived the challenge today, and I hope to continue doing so until day 365. [CHORDS: C-Em7-C-Cadd9]", "desc": "I have not been feeling motivated to make beats or do anything at all. But isn't that the purpose of a challenge: to challenge yourself? I survived the challenge today, and I hope to continue doing so until day 365. [CHORDS: C-Em7-C-Cadd9]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Bloopy Doop", "date": "2026-02-15", "day": 126, "path": "bloopy-doop-15-feb-2026.mp3", "description": "I wanted to make a quick jam. Simple chords over drum and bass. I used Logic auto-drummer, then freestyled a 2-5-1 with chiptune instruments for chords and bass. [CHORDS: D-G-C]", "desc": "I wanted to make a quick jam. Simple chords over drum and bass. I used Logic auto-drummer, then freestyled a 2-5-1 with chiptune instruments for chords and bass. [CHORDS: D-G-C]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Electronic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Southern Oceans", "date": "2026-02-14", "day": 125, "path": "southern-oceans-14-feb-2026.mp3", "description": "Another glitch jam. I started with Logic auto-chords on an organ, then I added Step FX and Beat Break to get a warbling, rhythmic sound. Then I built everything else around that. I used automation and Beat Break on the drums to turn one loop into three distinct drum sections. [CHORDS: F#-E#(7)-A#m]", "desc": "Another glitch jam. I started with Logic auto-chords on an organ, then I added Step FX and Beat Break to get a warbling, rhythmic sound. Then I built everything else around that. I used automation and Beat Break on the drums to turn one loop into three distinct drum sections. [CHORDS: F#-E#(7)-A#m]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "A#-minor", "bpm": "100", "album": "Experimental/Glitch", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Which Way To Go", "date": "2026-02-13", "day": 124, "path": "which-way-to-go-13-feb-2026.mp3", "description": "I'm experimenting with Beat Break, Step FX, and Phat FX in Logic once again. These effects are perfect for glitches and tweaks of all kinds. Beat Break is especially interesting on vocals and chords. I put Step FX and Beat Break on the electric piano chords throughout the song. I applied Beat Break to my drums and used automation to create some interesting repeats and drops. Finally, I put Phat FX on my bass to get a nice crunchy sound. Logic includes many great effects; there's really no reason to grab additional ones until you've explored all it offers. I haven't had time—and I haven't felt a need—to try every single plugin, but that's what this challenge is for: exploration and improvement. One final thought: Logic has auto chord progressions, auto bass players, and auto drummers. I don't normally use these (it feels like cheating). However, when you combine Logic's auto-players with Step FX and Beat Break, you can get interesting and original results! [CHORDS: Eb-Bb-Gm-F] {LYRICS: Tell me which way to go. I'm seeking. What will I find? Tell me which way to go. I'm seeking you.}", "desc": "I'm experimenting with Beat Break, Step FX, and Phat FX in Logic once again. These effects are perfect for glitches and tweaks of all kinds. Beat Break is especially interesting on vocals and chords. I put Step FX and Beat Break on the electric piano chords throughout the song. I applied Beat Break to my drums and used automation to create some interesting repeats and drops. Finally, I put Phat FX on my bass to get a nice crunchy sound. Logic includes many great effects; there's really no reason to grab additional ones until you've explored all it offers. I haven't had time—and I haven't felt a need—to try every single plugin, but that's what this challenge is for: exploration and improvement. One final thought: Logic has auto chord progressions, auto bass players, and auto drummers. I don't normally use these (it feels like cheating). However, when you combine Logic's auto-players with Step FX and Beat Break, you can get interesting and original results! [CHORDS: Eb-Bb-Gm-F] {LYRICS: Tell me which way to go. I'm seeking. What will I find? Tell me which way to go. I'm seeking you.}", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Bb-major", "bpm": "95", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Been Prayin'", "date": "2026-02-12", "day": 123, "path": "been-praying-12-feb-2026.mp3", "description": "Another day, another session where I'm battling against my body to keep pushing through. Today's symptoms: headache, fatigue, lightheadedness. But hey, at least my shoulder is feeling better. I just barely banged this one out today, by the grace of God. [CHORDS: Fmaj7-Dm-Gm7-F] {LYRICS: Hey, I've been praying for you morning and night, daily.}", "desc": "Another day, another session where I'm battling against my body to keep pushing through. Today's symptoms: headache, fatigue, lightheadedness. But hey, at least my shoulder is feeling better. I just barely banged this one out today, by the grace of God. [CHORDS: Fmaj7-Dm-Gm7-F] {LYRICS: Hey, I've been praying for you morning and night, daily.}", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "F-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Clydes Melody", "date": "2026-02-11", "day": 122, "path": "clydes-melody-11-feb-2026.mp3", "description": "I tried another vocal glitch sample. I used Beat Break and Step FX on the sample, and I really like how it came out. [CHORDS: Cm7-F7]", "desc": "I tried another vocal glitch sample. I used Beat Break and Step FX on the sample, and I really like how it came out. [CHORDS: Cm7-F7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-minor", "bpm": "82", "album": "Experimental/Glitch", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Act Of Conciliation", "date": "2026-02-10", "day": 121, "path": "act-of-conciliation-10-feb-2026.mp3", "description": "Yesterday, I made a list of all the things I learned from this challenge so far. One of the techniques was quickly starting a song by using loops and samples, then changing them with slicing or glitches to make something completely new. I used that technique today to make something weird and rhythmic. I really like this one; it seems the most like \"me,\" if that makes sense. I started with a vocal loop from Logic, put it into the Quick Sampler, and let it get sliced automatically. Then I played a few of those notes via MIDI. Finally, I put Step FX on that MIDI, and we got something that doesn't even sound like vocals anymore—it's delicious ear candy. Next, I added drums, but I used another effect called Beat Breaker, which is awesome, and my first time trying it. So this was my first time using Step FX and Beat Breaker from Logic, and I can't wait to try using these effects again. You can get so many random sounds. [CHORDS: Cm-Bb]", "desc": "Yesterday, I made a list of all the things I learned from this challenge so far. One of the techniques was quickly starting a song by using loops and samples, then changing them with slicing or glitches to make something completely new. I used that technique today to make something weird and rhythmic. I really like this one; it seems the most like \"me,\" if that makes sense. I started with a vocal loop from Logic, put it into the Quick Sampler, and let it get sliced automatically. Then I played a few of those notes via MIDI. Finally, I put Step FX on that MIDI, and we got something that doesn't even sound like vocals anymore—it's delicious ear candy. Next, I added drums, but I used another effect called Beat Breaker, which is awesome, and my first time trying it. So this was my first time using Step FX and Beat Breaker from Logic, and I can't wait to try using these effects again. You can get so many random sounds. [CHORDS: Cm-Bb]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-minor", "bpm": "115", "album": "Experimental/Glitch", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Suffrage Society", "date": "2026-02-09", "day": 120, "path": "suffrage-society-9-feb-2026.mp3", "description": "My shoulder has been hurting a lot lately. Last time I went in for an X-ray, they said it was arthritis. They prescribed me some cream. I try not to use it, because it causes stomach problems and because it isn’t really a solution to the issue. Either way, it’s hard to use the computer when my shoulder hurts so badly. I made this beat on the iPad (which also caused pain, but at least I could lie in bed while making it). Then I finished it off in Logic on the computer. I need a solution for beats when I'm in pain...but I'll have to take some time to think about that.", "desc": "My shoulder has been hurting a lot lately. Last time I went in for an X-ray, they said it was arthritis. They prescribed me some cream. I try not to use it, because it causes stomach problems and because it isn’t really a solution to the issue. Either way, it’s hard to use the computer when my shoulder hurts so badly. I made this beat on the iPad (which also caused pain, but at least I could lie in bed while making it). Then I finished it off in Logic on the computer. I need a solution for beats when I'm in pain...but I'll have to take some time to think about that.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Bb-minor", "bpm": "125", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Can I Be Near You?", "date": "2026-02-08", "day": 119, "path": "can-i-be-near-you-8-feb-2026.mp3", "description": "I'm trying to learn live looping, so my skills will survive beyond the robot apocalypse. You see, live music (like theater and chess) will likely not be overtaken by technology, since computers have long produced chess masters and CGI movies. People still go to the theater, and people still pay to see chess tournaments. I believe music will end up the same way. People will listen to clanker muzak online and go to see \"real\" musicians in person at bars, restaurants, clubs, and of course, concerts. Live performance will become an even more important skill than it is now, because it will be the only way to prove you aren't an AI. Anyway, live looping in Logic didn't quite work out, but I'll keep trying. [CHORDS: Ebm-F#-Db-Ebm7]", "desc": "I'm trying to learn live looping, so my skills will survive beyond the robot apocalypse. You see, live music (like theater and chess) will likely not be overtaken by technology, since computers have long produced chess masters and CGI movies. People still go to the theater, and people still pay to see chess tournaments. I believe music will end up the same way. People will listen to clanker muzak online and go to see \"real\" musicians in person at bars, restaurants, clubs, and of course, concerts. Live performance will become an even more important skill than it is now, because it will be the only way to prove you aren't an AI. Anyway, live looping in Logic didn't quite work out, but I'll keep trying. [CHORDS: Ebm-F#-Db-Ebm7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Db-minor", "bpm": "100", "album": "R&B", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Strawberry Stutter", "date": "2026-02-07", "day": 118, "path": "strawberry-stutter-7-feb-2026.mp3", "description": "Another jam I put together for the Koala Sampler. I love how this sampler forces me into a different mindset, which produces a different style of beats. My Koala beats are more old-school breakbeat, and I love that!", "desc": "Another jam I put together for the Koala Sampler. I love how this sampler forces me into a different mindset, which produces a different style of beats. My Koala beats are more old-school breakbeat, and I love that!", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-pentatonic", "bpm": "115", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Saxaul Sparrow", "date": "2026-02-06", "day": 117, "path": "saxaul-sparrow-6-feb-2026.mp3", "description": "Today I used a sample from a public domain movie titled \"Abe Lincoln of the Ninth Avenue\" from 1939. I have no idea what the movie is about. I just randomly picked a movie and used the first instrumental I found. It worked out. Also, it gives me some creative freedom to start from a random sample and build something interesting. It helps me to avoid the \"blank canvas\" syndrome. [CHORDS: D-Am-G-Am Bm-Am-G-Am]", "desc": "Today I used a sample from a public domain movie titled \"Abe Lincoln of the Ninth Avenue\" from 1939. I have no idea what the movie is about. I just randomly picked a movie and used the first instrumental I found. It worked out. Also, it gives me some creative freedom to start from a random sample and build something interesting. It helps me to avoid the \"blank canvas\" syndrome. [CHORDS: D-Am-G-Am Bm-Am-G-Am]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Instrumental", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "D-major", "bpm": "95", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "I'm Calling Out", "date": "2026-02-05", "day": 116, "path": "im-calling-out-5-feb-2026.mp3", "description": "My stomach was killing me today. Either something I ate or drank didn't agree at all. I was in bed all day, but I still managed to cobble together this beat using only the Koala Sampler on my phone! I didn't post or edit it on the 6th, but I did make it today, so that counts! Enjoy.", "desc": "My stomach was killing me today. Either something I ate or drank didn't agree at all. I was in bed all day, but I still managed to cobble together this beat using only the Koala Sampler on my phone! I didn't post or edit it on the 6th, but I did make it today, so that counts! Enjoy.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "110", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "I'm Your Sweater (piano Solo Version)", "date": "2026-02-04", "day": 115, "path": "im-your-sweater-piano-solo-4-feb-2026.mp3", "description": "I needed to create the sheet music for this song as a present for my wife, so I played it on piano alone to get the notes right. I have the sheet music, but my house is a mess due to ongoing construction, so I can't put it on wood like I wanted. Instead of rushing it, I'll give her the sheet music version on our anniversary and the recorded version today. 6/8 time. [CHORDS: Ebm-F#-Db ]", "desc": "I needed to create the sheet music for this song as a present for my wife, so I played it on piano alone to get the notes right. I have the sheet music, but my house is a mess due to ongoing construction, so I can't put it on wood like I wanted. Instead of rushing it, I'll give her the sheet music version on our anniversary and the recorded version today. 6/8 time. [CHORDS: Ebm-F#-Db ]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Db-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Cinematic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Regain Your Soul", "date": "2026-02-03", "day": 114, "path": "regain-your-soul-3-feb-2026.mp3", "description": "I watched an hour-long video about AI in the music industry (by Adam Neely), and the takeaway was: learn to perform live, and AI will not be able to steal your soul. In that vein, I went back to my roots, playing a few chords and jamming and vibing. It was fun and came out pretty good! In the future, I hope to get a looper so my music is more conducive to a live, experimental setup that will last far beyond the reach of AI-soul-sucking grossness. [CHORDS: Dm-Dm6-C-Cmaj7 Dm-Dm6-Em-Cmaj7]", "desc": "I watched an hour-long video about AI in the music industry (by Adam Neely), and the takeaway was: learn to perform live, and AI will not be able to steal your soul. In that vein, I went back to my roots, playing a few chords and jamming and vibing. It was fun and came out pretty good! In the future, I hope to get a looper so my music is more conducive to a live, experimental setup that will last far beyond the reach of AI-soul-sucking grossness. [CHORDS: Dm-Dm6-C-Cmaj7 Dm-Dm6-Em-Cmaj7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "70", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Sam Mccloud", "date": "2026-02-02", "day": 113, "path": "sam-mccloud-2-feb-2026.mp3", "description": "I took a quote from a 1947 movie, \"My Favorite Brunette,\" starring Bob Hope. Nothing much to say about the process today. [CHORDS: Em7-D-E-Cmaj7]", "desc": "I took a quote from a 1947 movie, \"My Favorite Brunette,\" starring Bob Hope. Nothing much to say about the process today. [CHORDS: Em7-D-E-Cmaj7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "E-minor", "bpm": "80", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Time Has Come", "date": "2026-02-01", "day": 112, "path": "time-has-come-1-feb-2026.mp3", "description": "Another Ultra Synth experiment. More of a hip-hop style with a few vocals. I just fiddled around until I found something I liked. [CHORDS: Ebm-G#m-Db-B(6,b5)]", "desc": "Another Ultra Synth experiment. More of a hip-hop style with a few vocals. I just fiddled around until I found something I liked. [CHORDS: Ebm-G#m-Db-B(6,b5)]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Db-major", "bpm": "86", "album": "Experimental/Glitch", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Get Up And Go", "date": "2026-01-31", "day": 111, "path": "get-up-and-go-31-jan-2026.mp3", "description": "I was experimenting with the Ultra Synth again. This time, I decided to use some of my own vocals. Initially, it didn’t work out, but then I realized that for the best pitch matching, it’s best to use short samples (2 bars or less). I also used a sample from a 1949 anti-marijuana movie called “She Shoulda’ Said ‘No’!” I had planned to use much more of the sample, but I decided to drop it into Logic’s quick sampler and play around with the auto-chop until I found something interesting. I really like this one! It’s chordless.", "desc": "I was experimenting with the Ultra Synth again. This time, I decided to use some of my own vocals. Initially, it didn’t work out, but then I realized that for the best pitch matching, it’s best to use short samples (2 bars or less). I also used a sample from a 1949 anti-marijuana movie called “She Shoulda’ Said ‘No’!” I had planned to use much more of the sample, but I decided to drop it into Logic’s quick sampler and play around with the auto-chop until I found something interesting. I really like this one! It’s chordless.", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Eb-major", "bpm": "110", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Sax Attack", "date": "2026-01-30", "day": 110, "path": "sax-attack-30-jan-2026.mp3", "description": "I just started messing with Logic's session players. I took some chords and put the piano session player on a brass track. It created something interesting, so I stuck with it and built around that sound. It became a breakbeat, and I find it quite fun to listen to. 7/8 time, which sped up, feels appropriate. [CHORDS: Am-F-C-G]", "desc": "I just started messing with Logic's session players. I took some chords and put the piano session player on a brass track. It created something interesting, so I stuck with it and built around that sound. It became a breakbeat, and I find it quite fun to listen to. 7/8 time, which sped up, feels appropriate. [CHORDS: Am-F-C-G]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "130", "album": "Nu Jazz", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "I'm Your Sweater", "date": "2026-01-29", "day": 109, "path": "im-your-sweater-29-jan-2026.mp3", "description": "I made this song for my wife's 40th birthday, but it's a secret. She never looks at this site, so y'all don't tell 🤫. I'm going to write a lead sheet for it on nice paper in a calligraphy style, so the song is not only a digital file but also a physical object that doesn't need technology to enjoy. Anyone who can read sheet music would be able to reproduce the song. I've made songs for people before, but this will be my first time writing it as sheet music. I'm also going to sing it for karaoke at her birthday party. I think she'll love it. [CHORDS: Ebm-F#-Db] {LYRICS: [HOOK] I'm your sweater, and I love you with every fiber. I'm your sweater, and I'll warm you just like a fire. [VERSE1] I love you. I ain't no secret, babe. I love you. More than anything, babe. [HOOK] [VERSE2] I love you, and there's nothing to fear, babe. I love you, and maybe you need to hear it, babe. [HOOK].}", "desc": "I made this song for my wife's 40th birthday, but it's a secret. She never looks at this site, so y'all don't tell 🤫. I'm going to write a lead sheet for it on nice paper in a calligraphy style, so the song is not only a digital file but also a physical object that doesn't need technology to enjoy. Anyone who can read sheet music would be able to reproduce the song. I've made songs for people before, but this will be my first time writing it as sheet music. I'm also going to sing it for karaoke at her birthday party. I think she'll love it. [CHORDS: Ebm-F#-Db] {LYRICS: [HOOK] I'm your sweater, and I love you with every fiber. I'm your sweater, and I'll warm you just like a fire. [VERSE1] I love you. I ain't no secret, babe. I love you. More than anything, babe. [HOOK] [VERSE2] I love you, and there's nothing to fear, babe. I love you, and maybe you need to hear it, babe. [HOOK].}", "tag": "[hook] [verse1] [verse2]", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Db-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "R&B", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "A Simple Day", "date": "2026-01-28", "day": 108, "path": "a-simple-day-28-jan-2026.mp3", "description": "Many times, I start a project with a very specific idea, but for whatever reason, I can’t build on it, or it doesn’t work. A good skill to have, especially in creative work, is knowing when to pivot and when to scrap a project and start over. For this project, I started with a very interesting synth sound, but it was too interesting, and I couldn’t add anything else to fill out the beat. So I muted it and tried other notes and sounds until I stumbled upon a full song idea. Sometimes you don’t have writer’s block; you just need to pivot to a new idea, flip what you have upside down, or start fresh with something totally different and come back to it later. [CHORDS: Ebm-F#-Db]", "desc": "Many times, I start a project with a very specific idea, but for whatever reason, I can’t build on it, or it doesn’t work. A good skill to have, especially in creative work, is knowing when to pivot and when to scrap a project and start over. For this project, I started with a very interesting synth sound, but it was too interesting, and I couldn’t add anything else to fill out the beat. So I muted it and tried other notes and sounds until I stumbled upon a full song idea. Sometimes you don’t have writer’s block; you just need to pivot to a new idea, flip what you have upside down, or start fresh with something totally different and come back to it later. [CHORDS: Ebm-F#-Db]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Db-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Just Fine", "date": "2026-01-27", "day": 107, "path": "just-fine-27-jan-2026.mp3", "description": "Another experiment with the Ultra Synth and Logic samples. It's quite a fun synth and well worth the price! First, I played the chords, then laid down some drums and bass. It all came together easily. I'm still recovering from what was likely the flu; everyone in the house has been sick so far, but we're all slowly getting better. [CHORDS: Cmaj7b5-E-C#(5)(7)-E-Esus2]", "desc": "Another experiment with the Ultra Synth and Logic samples. It's quite a fun synth and well worth the price! First, I played the chords, then laid down some drums and bass. It all came together easily. I'm still recovering from what was likely the flu; everyone in the house has been sick so far, but we're all slowly getting better. [CHORDS: Cmaj7b5-E-C#(5)(7)-E-Esus2]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "E-major", "bpm": "85", "album": "Electronic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Dragon Cartel", "date": "2026-01-26", "day": 106, "path": "dragon-cartel-26-jan-2026.mp3", "description": "I've been sick for the past few days, but it really hit me today! I'm taking Theraflu and trying to recover, but I had to pump out a beat—simple chords with a glitch drum sample in the background. [CHORDS: C-Dm-Em-Dm]", "desc": "I've been sick for the past few days, but it really hit me today! I'm taking Theraflu and trying to recover, but I had to pump out a beat—simple chords with a glitch drum sample in the background. [CHORDS: C-Dm-Em-Dm]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "70", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Till The Sunrise", "date": "2026-01-25", "day": 105, "path": "till-the-sunrise-25-jan-2026.mp3", "description": "I’m continuing to explore the Ultra Synth, which is just amazing. Since it is a wavetable synth, you can take vocals, or really any sample, and tweak it far more than an analog or virtual sampler could. A wavetable is a collection of single‑cycle waves—the oscillator scans the table and morphs between those waves, so you can shape the timbre with precision as you move through the table. It isn’t just “breaking the sample into small wave sections”—that’s a common simplification; it’s storing multiple complete waves and interpolating between them as you sweep. I love it so far, well worth the price. Then, while arranging the beat, I stumbled across Logic’s time-stretch feature (Flex Time) to stretch the final chorus and give the ending a different vibe. [CHORDS: F#-G#m-Bbm-G#m]", "desc": "I’m continuing to explore the Ultra Synth, which is just amazing. Since it is a wavetable synth, you can take vocals, or really any sample, and tweak it far more than an analog or virtual sampler could. A wavetable is a collection of single‑cycle waves—the oscillator scans the table and morphs between those waves, so you can shape the timbre with precision as you move through the table. It isn’t just “breaking the sample into small wave sections”—that’s a common simplification; it’s storing multiple complete waves and interpolating between them as you sweep. I love it so far, well worth the price. Then, while arranging the beat, I stumbled across Logic’s time-stretch feature (Flex Time) to stretch the final chorus and give the ending a different vibe. [CHORDS: F#-G#m-Bbm-G#m]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "F#-major", "bpm": "80", "album": "Electronic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Celestine", "date": "2026-01-24", "day": 104, "path": "Celestine-24-jan-2026.mp3", "description": "My sister asked me to make this song so she could use it in her vlogs. She had something similar, but it kept getting a copyright strike. Public Domain to the rescue! I cooked up a similar, but wholly original song for her, and I hope it gets put to good use. [CHORDS: C-Dm]", "desc": "My sister asked me to make this song so she could use it in her vlogs. She had something similar, but it kept getting a copyright strike. Public Domain to the rescue! I cooked up a similar, but wholly original song for her, and I hope it gets put to good use. [CHORDS: C-Dm]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Bernice Tongate", "date": "2026-01-23", "day": 103, "path": "bernice-tongate-23-jan-2026.mp3", "description": "I tried once again to make a glitch-style beat, to flex my creative muscles. I started with a pretty interesting synth sample from my Reface CS, but once I added drums and piano, it didn't sound right. So I removed the Reface track and focused on the piano, which was sounding good. I added bass and drums, and the track was done rather quickly. I made a simple piano solo, bass solo, drum solo loop, and more in the vein of jazz trio songs. I also used a trick I learned in my piano lessons, I just played the chords that sound good without worrying which scale they came from. It gave the song much more vibrancy. [CHORDS: F#-G#m-Bbm-Ebm/Bbdim C#m7-Bbm7(b5)-G#m-E]", "desc": "I tried once again to make a glitch-style beat, to flex my creative muscles. I started with a pretty interesting synth sample from my Reface CS, but once I added drums and piano, it didn't sound right. So I removed the Reface track and focused on the piano, which was sounding good. I added bass and drums, and the track was done rather quickly. I made a simple piano solo, bass solo, drum solo loop, and more in the vein of jazz trio songs. I also used a trick I learned in my piano lessons, I just played the chords that sound good without worrying which scale they came from. It gave the song much more vibrancy. [CHORDS: F#-G#m-Bbm-Ebm/Bbdim C#m7-Bbm7(b5)-G#m-E]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "F#-major", "bpm": "110", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "I Been Looking For The Right Thing", "date": "2026-01-22", "day": 102, "path": "i-been-looking-for-the-right-thing-22-jan-2026.mp3", "description": "Yesterday, I was perusing music production videos on YouTube. I found a cool video on chord progressions (which I used for this song), one on voice leading and harmonies, and I found a video on a synth called Ultra from ultra.audio. It looked really cool, intuitive, and perfect for my needs. It’s quite pricey at $149, but they have a rent-to-own plan. Seeing as most virtual instruments are on a subscription basis anyway, I jumped at the chance. My only gripe, which some people might appreciate, is that they offer sample packs that can be purchased with credits. These credits are expensive and probably not worth the cost. The built-in presets offer more than enough variety, and you can create your own instruments from samples. There is a glitch about halfway through the song due to the Ultra Synth. I checked different settings, but couldn't figure out what was causing it. Hopefully, it doesn't happen again. [CHORDS: C-F ]", "desc": "Yesterday, I was perusing music production videos on YouTube. I found a cool video on chord progressions (which I used for this song), one on voice leading and harmonies, and I found a video on a synth called Ultra from ultra.audio. It looked really cool, intuitive, and perfect for my needs. It’s quite pricey at $149, but they have a rent-to-own plan. Seeing as most virtual instruments are on a subscription basis anyway, I jumped at the chance. My only gripe, which some people might appreciate, is that they offer sample packs that can be purchased with credits. These credits are expensive and probably not worth the cost. The built-in presets offer more than enough variety, and you can create your own instruments from samples. There is a glitch about halfway through the song due to the Ultra Synth. I checked different settings, but couldn't figure out what was causing it. Hopefully, it doesn't happen again. [CHORDS: C-F ]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Synthpop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Enhanced Fujita", "date": "2026-01-21", "day": 101, "path": "enhanced-fujita-21-jan-2026.mp3", "description": "I tried making a glitch-style beat today to do something interesting and different. I don't want to get bored making beats, and there are 264 days left. So I started with a glitchy, reversed sample sound, then made everything around it normal, lol. Overall, it still has a weird quality I like. I'm going to explore more glitch sounds and styles in the future. For now, this is what you get. [CHORDS: Cmaj-Dm-Cmaj-Dm Em-Dm-Em-Dm]", "desc": "I tried making a glitch-style beat today to do something interesting and different. I don't want to get bored making beats, and there are 264 days left. So I started with a glitchy, reversed sample sound, then made everything around it normal, lol. Overall, it still has a weird quality I like. I'm going to explore more glitch sounds and styles in the future. For now, this is what you get. [CHORDS: Cmaj-Dm-Cmaj-Dm Em-Dm-Em-Dm]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "95", "album": "Experimental/Glitch", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Toffee Crisp", "date": "2026-01-20", "day": 100, "path": "toffee-crisp-20-jan-2026.mp3", "description": "I was at church fixing a volume knob I had installed, and I decided to make a beat using Koala Sampler before leaving. The church was quiet and relaxing because no one was there, so I hung out for about 30 minutes after finishing the job and made a beat using sounds I recorded around the church. It is definitely experimental, but I like it a lot. Something fun and different. I threw all the samples into Logic, tweaked the effects, created verse and hook sections, and voila! I used a few chords, but mostly the song doesn't have them.", "desc": "I was at church fixing a volume knob I had installed, and I decided to make a beat using Koala Sampler before leaving. The church was quiet and relaxing because no one was there, so I hung out for about 30 minutes after finishing the job and made a beat using sounds I recorded around the church. It is definitely experimental, but I like it a lot. Something fun and different. I threw all the samples into Logic, tweaked the effects, created verse and hook sections, and voila! I used a few chords, but mostly the song doesn't have them.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "110", "album": "Experimental/Glitch", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Isle Of Destiny", "date": "2026-01-19", "day": 99, "path": "isle-of-destiny-19-jan-2026.mp3", "description": "I wasn't feeling very inspired, so I turned to public domain movies for quotes or musical samples I could use. I clicked on a random movie, Isle of Destiny, from 1940. I grabbed a random sample and built a beat around it. Not my favorite jam, but it works in a pinch since I wasn't feeling particularly creative—no chords or scale. I just guessed the notes based on the sample.", "desc": "I wasn't feeling very inspired, so I turned to public domain movies for quotes or musical samples I could use. I clicked on a random movie, Isle of Destiny, from 1940. I grabbed a random sample and built a beat around it. Not my favorite jam, but it works in a pinch since I wasn't feeling particularly creative—no chords or scale. I just guessed the notes based on the sample.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "", "bpm": "100", "album": "Trap", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Nocturne Dungeon", "date": "2026-01-18", "day": 98, "path": "nocturne-dungeon-18-jan-2026.mp3", "description": "Had to make a beat quickly because I'm exhausted and wanted to relax today. I threw a classical music track into the sampler. Did auto-chop. Played some notes that sounded okay and built drums and bass around them. I needed something quick and dirty. No chords, no melodies, just a sample and some drums. Enjoy. SAMPLE: Nocturne in B-flat minor, Op. 9, No. 1; a solo piano piece composed by Frédéric Chopin between 1830 and 1832.", "desc": "Had to make a beat quickly because I'm exhausted and wanted to relax today. I threw a classical music track into the sampler. Did auto-chop. Played some notes that sounded okay and built drums and bass around them. I needed something quick and dirty. No chords, no melodies, just a sample and some drums. Enjoy. SAMPLE: Nocturne in B-flat minor, Op. 9, No. 1; a solo piano piece composed by Frédéric Chopin between 1830 and 1832.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "B-flat-minor", "bpm": "100", "album": "Trap", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "P. Wandae", "date": "2026-01-17", "day": 97, "path": "p-wandae-17-jan-2026.mp3", "description": "I tried various methods for this song, and almost none of them worked. I tried using a drum sample (which I normally don't do). It messed up the whole process. I tried doing my own drums and bass, but I couldn't get it right, no matter what I tried. Finally, after laying down chords, piano, horns, and organ, I decided to use Logic's auto-drummer and auto-bass player. It improved the song significantly. I don't want to rely on these tools too heavily and become lazy. I want to be the creative driving force of my songs, but at the same time, I truly appreciate the flexibility the \"session players\" in Logic provide. [CHORDS: Cmaj7-G#dim-D7-Dmaj7]", "desc": "I tried various methods for this song, and almost none of them worked. I tried using a drum sample (which I normally don't do). It messed up the whole process. I tried doing my own drums and bass, but I couldn't get it right, no matter what I tried. Finally, after laying down chords, piano, horns, and organ, I decided to use Logic's auto-drummer and auto-bass player. It improved the song significantly. I don't want to rely on these tools too heavily and become lazy. I want to be the creative driving force of my songs, but at the same time, I truly appreciate the flexibility the \"session players\" in Logic provide. [CHORDS: Cmaj7-G#dim-D7-Dmaj7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "120", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Shrub Land", "date": "2026-01-16", "day": 96, "path": "shrubland-16-jan-2026.mp3", "description": "I started with 2 drum samples, but one was pitched, which threw the whole beat off. I tossed the pitched sample and added keys, percussion, more drums, and finally some sub bass. It sounds like 80s pop. [CHORDS: Fmaj7-Cmaj7]", "desc": "I started with 2 drum samples, but one was pitched, which threw the whole beat off. I tossed the pitched sample and added keys, percussion, more drums, and finally some sub bass. It sounds like 80s pop. [CHORDS: Fmaj7-Cmaj7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "110", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Mother Of God", "date": "2026-01-15", "day": 95, "path": "mother-of-god-15-jan-2026.mp3", "description": "This is a song I'm writing for my Catholic kids site. I'm also releasing it as a free instrumental, since it might take me a while to record the actual song. I've also been slacking on Catholic kids content. With construction at my house, getting a new computer, and keeping up with the beat challenge, I just haven't had the brain capacity to get going on kids content like I want to. However, I'm still pondering it and exploring ways to improve and continue the content in my mind. I just have to find the time and motivation to turn those thoughts into action. Until then, enjoy this jam. [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Dm7-Fmaj7-Em7]", "desc": "This is a song I'm writing for my Catholic kids site. I'm also releasing it as a free instrumental, since it might take me a while to record the actual song. I've also been slacking on Catholic kids content. With construction at my house, getting a new computer, and keeping up with the beat challenge, I just haven't had the brain capacity to get going on kids content like I want to. However, I'm still pondering it and exploring ways to improve and continue the content in my mind. I just have to find the time and motivation to turn those thoughts into action. Until then, enjoy this jam. [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Dm7-Fmaj7-Em7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Instrumental", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "76", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Thistledown", "date": "2026-01-14", "day": 94, "path": "thistledown-14-jan-2026.mp3", "description": "I used external MIDI on this jam once again. Four of the tracks come from the Reface CS (the chords and arps). It will be exciting to sync more Reface and other synths with Logic in the future! I wanted to make something more upbeat than usual, so I used 125 bpm. The chords are pretty simple as well. [CHORDS: A-Bm-F#m-E]", "desc": "I used external MIDI on this jam once again. Four of the tracks come from the Reface CS (the chords and arps). It will be exciting to sync more Reface and other synths with Logic in the future! I wanted to make something more upbeat than usual, so I used 125 bpm. The chords are pretty simple as well. [CHORDS: A-Bm-F#m-E]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "E-major", "bpm": "125", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Hms Chesterfield", "date": "2026-01-13", "day": 93, "path": "hms-chesterfield-13-jan-2026.mp3", "description": "This is my first time trying a key change within a song. I've heard musicians mention this technique many times without attempting it myself. It is definitely a challenge to get the two keys to mesh well, but I think I made it work for this song. I believe changing keys is an exercise in musical prowess rather than necessarily a benefit for listeners. We have keys for a reason, and their harmonic qualities are perfect for songs, which is why many people don't change keys within a single song. Either way, it was a fun experiment (similar to my bpm change experiment), but I'm not sure if it is a tool I will use again. [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Fmaj7-Dm6-Fmaj7 — Dmaj7-Gmaj-7-Em6-Gmaj7]", "desc": "This is my first time trying a key change within a song. I've heard musicians mention this technique many times without attempting it myself. It is definitely a challenge to get the two keys to mesh well, but I think I made it work for this song. I believe changing keys is an exercise in musical prowess rather than necessarily a benefit for listeners. We have keys for a reason, and their harmonic qualities are perfect for songs, which is why many people don't change keys within a single song. Either way, it was a fun experiment (similar to my bpm change experiment), but I'm not sure if it is a tool I will use again. [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Fmaj7-Dm6-Fmaj7 — Dmaj7-Gmaj-7-Em6-Gmaj7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major/D-major", "bpm": "85", "album": "Funk and Soul", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Parliamentarian", "date": "2026-01-12", "day": 92, "path": "parliamentarian-12-jan-2026.mp3", "description": "I tried syncing my Reface CS to Logic for the first time. I didn’t realize I could play MIDI notes, perfect them, and then send that MIDI to my Reface so it plays using the sounds from there. If that sounds confusing, it is. Basically, Logic can control any synth I hook it up to, which is interesting for many reasons. First of all, if I play the Reface into Logic live and record it as audio, I have to manually cut and paste around any non-quantized mess-ups. With external MIDI control, I can get the notes perfect, select my sound in the Reface, and then record the audio into Logic. I will likely use this workflow more frequently. [CHORDS: F#-F#maj7-Ebm7-Ebm Bb57-Dbmaj7-Bb57-Db]", "desc": "I tried syncing my Reface CS to Logic for the first time. I didn’t realize I could play MIDI notes, perfect them, and then send that MIDI to my Reface so it plays using the sounds from there. If that sounds confusing, it is. Basically, Logic can control any synth I hook it up to, which is interesting for many reasons. First of all, if I play the Reface into Logic live and record it as audio, I have to manually cut and paste around any non-quantized mess-ups. With external MIDI control, I can get the notes perfect, select my sound in the Reface, and then record the audio into Logic. I will likely use this workflow more frequently. [CHORDS: F#-F#maj7-Ebm7-Ebm Bb57-Dbmaj7-Bb57-Db]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "F#-major", "bpm": "115", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Longing Shore", "date": "2026-01-11", "day": 91, "path": "longing-shore-11-jan-2026.mp3", "description": "I have two of my daughters singing 1,2,3 on this sample. I took the word “two” and turned it into a pad instrument, then played the chords with it. Afterward, I layered in the other instruments, and it was all done quite quickly. I thought about adding some additional vocals, but it didn’t work out. [CHORDS: Fmaj7-Em7-Dm7-Cmaj7]", "desc": "I have two of my daughters singing 1,2,3 on this sample. I took the word “two” and turned it into a pad instrument, then played the chords with it. Afterward, I layered in the other instruments, and it was all done quite quickly. I thought about adding some additional vocals, but it didn’t work out. [CHORDS: Fmaj7-Em7-Dm7-Cmaj7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "110", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Conceptual Foundation", "date": "2026-01-10", "day": 90, "path": "conceptual-foundation-10-jan-2026.mp3", "description": "I made this beat using an interesting new game created by Jon Makes Beats. He has a Patreon and YouTube channel where he makes beats and discusses music production. The game lets you roll dice to change aspects of the beat. Maybe you'll have to turn the volume down, change the reverb, or even delete a track! It was a fun experiment, but after the game I went back and polished the beat further without limitations. I think it's an interesting way to challenge yourself as a producer, but not a good way to make polished beats. [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Dm7-Gmaj7-Am]", "desc": "I made this beat using an interesting new game created by Jon Makes Beats. He has a Patreon and YouTube channel where he makes beats and discusses music production. The game lets you roll dice to change aspects of the beat. Maybe you'll have to turn the volume down, change the reverb, or even delete a track! It was a fun experiment, but after the game I went back and polished the beat further without limitations. I think it's an interesting way to challenge yourself as a producer, but not a good way to make polished beats. [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Dm7-Gmaj7-Am]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "60", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Deinem Walde", "date": "2026-01-09", "day": 89, "path": "deinem-walde-9-jan-2026.mp3", "description": "The sample is from Cantata BWV 201-14, Choeur b, by J.S. Bach. It tells the story of a dispute between Apollo and Pan. The part I sample, “Deinem Walde Neider,” translates to “lay yourself down in your forest” in German. In the story, Apollo, the Greek god of the sun, competes against Pan, the Greek god of the wilderness, in a musical battle to see who is the most artistic. I’ve never heard this story before, but it fits with my musical battle against myself to get better every day. No chords in this one since it’s sample-based. Enjoy, and God bless.", "desc": "The sample is from Cantata BWV 201-14, Choeur b, by J.S. Bach. It tells the story of a dispute between Apollo and Pan. The part I sample, “Deinem Walde Neider,” translates to “lay yourself down in your forest” in German. In the story, Apollo, the Greek god of the sun, competes against Pan, the Greek god of the wilderness, in a musical battle to see who is the most artistic. I’ve never heard this story before, but it fits with my musical battle against myself to get better every day. No chords in this one since it’s sample-based. Enjoy, and God bless.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "E-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Hello And Welcome", "date": "2026-01-08", "day": 88, "path": "hello-and-welcome-8-jan-2026.mp3", "description": "[CHORDS: B-C#m7]", "desc": "[CHORDS: B-C#m7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "B-major", "bpm": "80", "album": "Techno", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "New Island Horizon", "date": "2026-01-07", "day": 87, "path": "new-island-horizon-7-jan-2026.mp3", "description": "I wanted to make a chill jam with few instruments. Only drums, piano, violin and bass in this one. This one is also much slower than my usual at 85 bpm. [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Dm7-Em7-Fmaj7]", "desc": "I wanted to make a chill jam with few instruments. Only drums, piano, violin and bass in this one. This one is also much slower than my usual at 85 bpm. [CHORDS: Cmaj7-Dm7-Em7-Fmaj7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C", "bpm": "85", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "New England Revolution", "date": "2026-01-06", "day": 86, "path": "new-england-revolution-6-jan-2026.mp3", "description": "This is my first time making a beat with only one instrument as the lead. I found a cinematic chord synth and played two chords and some melody notes on top. Then I added drums and bass. I applied a sidechain to the bass and synth to give the song a pumping feel. For the verse, I used high- and low-pass filters on the lead synth, leaving only a narrow band of frequencies, which adds variety without adding more instruments. For the second part of the verse, I removed the lead synth. All in all, this beat was very easy to put together, and it was fun to make. I might look into more ways to simplify songs, especially on days when I'm in a rush or not feeling well. [CHORDS: Dmaj7-Em7]", "desc": "This is my first time making a beat with only one instrument as the lead. I found a cinematic chord synth and played two chords and some melody notes on top. Then I added drums and bass. I applied a sidechain to the bass and synth to give the song a pumping feel. For the verse, I used high- and low-pass filters on the lead synth, leaving only a narrow band of frequencies, which adds variety without adding more instruments. For the second part of the verse, I removed the lead synth. All in all, this beat was very easy to put together, and it was fun to make. I might look into more ways to simplify songs, especially on days when I'm in a rush or not feeling well. [CHORDS: Dmaj7-Em7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "D-major", "bpm": "80", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Sunday Work", "date": "2026-01-05", "day": 85, "path": "sunday-work-5-jan-2026.mp3", "description": "Getting back to Catholic Lofi, this jam is pretty simple and was easy to put together. Unfortunately, my wife and baby spilled water on my Yamaha Reface CS (which I use every single day to make these beats). It won't turn on, and I'm pretty sure there's no warranty for water damage. I'm not even sure where I bought it. I'm going to take it apart, and I hope I can find the problem, if not, hopefully Guitar Center or some other music store can fix it. Oof. [CHORDS: F#-B-Ebm-Bbm TIME: 7/8]", "desc": "Getting back to Catholic Lofi, this jam is pretty simple and was easy to put together. Unfortunately, my wife and baby spilled water on my Yamaha Reface CS (which I use every single day to make these beats). It won't turn on, and I'm pretty sure there's no warranty for water damage. I'm not even sure where I bought it. I'm going to take it apart, and I hope I can find the problem, if not, hopefully Guitar Center or some other music store can fix it. Oof. [CHORDS: F#-B-Ebm-Bbm TIME: 7/8]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "F#-major", "bpm": "60", "album": "Catholic Lofi", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Greyfriar Friary", "date": "2026-01-04", "day": 84, "path": "greyfriar-friary-4-jan-2026.mp3", "description": "Nothing much to say today. Enjoy a relaxing beat. [CHORDS: F#m7-Em7-Dmaj7-C♯m7(♭5)]", "desc": "Nothing much to say today. Enjoy a relaxing beat. [CHORDS: F#m7-Em7-Dmaj7-C♯m7(♭5)]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "D-major", "bpm": "110", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Melita Lake", "date": "2026-01-03", "day": 83, "path": "melita-lake-3-jan-2026.mp3", "description": "Random name from Wikipedia: Melita Lake, known to the Nisga'a as T’aam Baxhl Mihl, is a shallow lake in Nisga'a Memorial Lava Bed Provincial Park of northwestern British Columbia, Canada. On this beat, I just used Logic's chord arrangement feature and didn't play any notes. I made the drums myself, but the rest is Chord Arranger. It is definitely a quick way to throw together a song without stressing. [CHORDS: C7(9b13)-F7(#9)-G7(9,11)-Em7(9,11) Cmaj7(9)-F7(#9)-Gaug-C5]", "desc": "Random name from Wikipedia: Melita Lake, known to the Nisga'a as T’aam Baxhl Mihl, is a shallow lake in Nisga'a Memorial Lava Bed Provincial Park of northwestern British Columbia, Canada. On this beat, I just used Logic's chord arrangement feature and didn't play any notes. I made the drums myself, but the rest is Chord Arranger. It is definitely a quick way to throw together a song without stressing. [CHORDS: C7(9b13)-F7(#9)-G7(9,11)-Em7(9,11) Cmaj7(9)-F7(#9)-Gaug-C5]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "105", "album": "Nu Jazz", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Aeolian Scales", "date": "2026-01-02", "day": 82, "path": "aeolian-scales-2-jan-2026.mp3", "description": "This is my first time using the Aeolian Harmonic scale. I really like how it offers more character than major or minor scales. This song is very strange. The 9/8 time signature creates a stuttering, almost clumsy groove, while the Aeolian mode provides a sound that is unfamiliar to many Western listeners. But that's fine, because I wanted to create something a bit strange. While it might not be the best fit for vocals or rapping, it was incredibly fun to compose. [CHORDS Em-B-C(b5)-B Em-B-C(b5)-F#dim]", "desc": "This is my first time using the Aeolian Harmonic scale. I really like how it offers more character than major or minor scales. This song is very strange. The 9/8 time signature creates a stuttering, almost clumsy groove, while the Aeolian mode provides a sound that is unfamiliar to many Western listeners. But that's fine, because I wanted to create something a bit strange. While it might not be the best fit for vocals or rapping, it was incredibly fun to compose. [CHORDS Em-B-C(b5)-B Em-B-C(b5)-F#dim]", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-Aeolian-Harmonic", "bpm": "105", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Let You Go", "date": "2026-01-01", "day": 81, "path": "let-you-go-1-jan-2026.mp3", "description": "Happy New Year! I'm back with 6/8 and the vocoder, and I'm already improving. Last time, the words I was singing were unclear. I was able to fix that in this song. LYRICS: Oh, how I love. Oh, how I love you so. And I don't want to let you go. [CHORDS: Fb-Eb(7)-Abm]", "desc": "Happy New Year! I'm back with 6/8 and the vocoder, and I'm already improving. Last time, the words I was singing were unclear. I was able to fix that in this song. LYRICS: Oh, how I love. Oh, how I love you so. And I don't want to let you go. [CHORDS: Fb-Eb(7)-Abm]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Ab-minor", "bpm": "100", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Tarrare", "date": "2025-12-31", "day": 80, "path": "Tarrare-31-dec-2025.mp3", "description": "Lately, I’ve been picking random song names from the Wikipedia page of the day. This song fits the strange and chaotic life of today’s random topic: Tarrare (1798), a French showman, soldier, and spy noted for his unusual appetite. I started with chords, then added the bongo drums. From there, I built the rest. At the end, I added the strings and horns. Logic provides so much freedom with articulations that the instruments really sound like people were there playing them. Of course, VSTs are no substitute for studio musicians, but I digress. I also used Logic’s chord creator for this one. [CHORDS Cb-Bb(7)-Ebm ]", "desc": "Lately, I’ve been picking random song names from the Wikipedia page of the day. This song fits the strange and chaotic life of today’s random topic: Tarrare (1798), a French showman, soldier, and spy noted for his unusual appetite. I started with chords, then added the bongo drums. From there, I built the rest. At the end, I added the strings and horns. Logic provides so much freedom with articulations that the instruments really sound like people were there playing them. Of course, VSTs are no substitute for studio musicians, but I digress. I also used Logic’s chord creator for this one. [CHORDS Cb-Bb(7)-Ebm ]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Eb-minor", "bpm": "100", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Distinguished Raaf", "date": "2025-12-30", "day": 79, "path": "distinguished-RAAF-30-dec-2025.mp3", "description": "Not much to say. I just sat down this morning and jammed on this joint without thinking too much. Enjoy. [CHORDS E6(9)-F#m7(9)-G#m7-E-E6(9)-F#m7(11)-B6-E]", "desc": "Not much to say. I just sat down this morning and jammed on this joint without thinking too much. Enjoy. [CHORDS E6(9)-F#m7(9)-G#m7-E-E6(9)-F#m7(11)-B6-E]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "E-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Southwest Columbus", "date": "2025-12-29", "day": 78, "path": "southwest-columbus-29-dec-2025.mp3", "description": "I used Sample Alchemy (a fairly new sampler in Logic). It's wonderful because you can take a simple sample and tweak it in various ways. There are options like the simple one-shot, looping, arp, bowing, and more. What's really cool is that you can layer four parts of the sample on top of each other. Each sample can be edited separately with effects and modulation. The looping/reversing sound that plays through this song is me playing piano, chopped up in Sample Alchemy. I didn't really use chords because the sample made it tricky to get right. But all in all, I'm very happy with this one and look forward to using Sample Alchemy more often.", "desc": "I used Sample Alchemy (a fairly new sampler in Logic). It's wonderful because you can take a simple sample and tweak it in various ways. There are options like the simple one-shot, looping, arp, bowing, and more. What's really cool is that you can layer four parts of the sample on top of each other. Each sample can be edited separately with effects and modulation. The looping/reversing sound that plays through this song is me playing piano, chopped up in Sample Alchemy. I didn't really use chords because the sample made it tricky to get right. But all in all, I'm very happy with this one and look forward to using Sample Alchemy more often.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-minor", "bpm": "100", "album": "Ambient", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Is It Fair?", "date": "2025-12-28", "day": 77, "path": "is-it-fair-28-dec-2025.mp3", "description": "My second vocoder experiment. I've always wanted to try vocoders after being inspired by Earth, Wind, and Fire and Daft Punk (especially Daft Punk). Now I have the chance! I'm not too good with it yet, still have to tweak some parameters, but I'm happy with the results so far. [CHORDS F#-G#m-Bbm-B/Bbm ]", "desc": "My second vocoder experiment. I've always wanted to try vocoders after being inspired by Earth, Wind, and Fire and Daft Punk (especially Daft Punk). Now I have the chance! I'm not too good with it yet, still have to tweak some parameters, but I'm happy with the results so far. [CHORDS F#-G#m-Bbm-B/Bbm ]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "F#-major", "bpm": "105", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Critical Calviger", "date": "2025-12-27", "day": 76, "path": "critical-calviger-27-dec-2025.mp3", "description": "Another day, another Logic Pro tutorial, lol. Today, I learned how to create a project template. I put all the VSTs I use most in a single project file and saved it as a template so I have a solid starting point every time I open Logic. I'm sure I'll tweak this template in the future, but for now it will be a big help. I also found Logic's awesome vocoder synth and used it with a sample of me beatboxing. I'm definitely going to use the vocoder more in the future! [CHORDS C-Dm-F-Dm]", "desc": "Another day, another Logic Pro tutorial, lol. Today, I learned how to create a project template. I put all the VSTs I use most in a single project file and saved it as a template so I have a solid starting point every time I open Logic. I'm sure I'll tweak this template in the future, but for now it will be a big help. I also found Logic's awesome vocoder synth and used it with a sample of me beatboxing. I'm definitely going to use the vocoder more in the future! [CHORDS C-Dm-F-Dm]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "110", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Calm Paper", "date": "2025-12-26", "day": 75, "path": "calm-paper-26-dec-2025.mp3", "description": "Today's beat took hours! Well, not really. I was fiddling with Logic to see if I could control the digital faders with the physical faders and knobs on my MIDI keyboard (I can). It was not easy to set up, and I wasted over an hour messing with it. I finally got it somewhat to my liking, but it still needs tweaking. I also discovered Chord Tracks and Arrangement Tracks, two powerful song-creation features in Logic. Chord Tracks can place the chords you choose on any software instrument track, and Arrangement Tracks help arrange your song without copy/pasting everything. It was slow-going today, but once I learn these new features, things will be back to normal!", "desc": "Today's beat took hours! Well, not really. I was fiddling with Logic to see if I could control the digital faders with the physical faders and knobs on my MIDI keyboard (I can). It was not easy to set up, and I wasted over an hour messing with it. I finally got it somewhat to my liking, but it still needs tweaking. I also discovered Chord Tracks and Arrangement Tracks, two powerful song-creation features in Logic. Chord Tracks can place the chords you choose on any software instrument track, and Arrangement Tracks help arrange your song without copy/pasting everything. It was slow-going today, but once I learn these new features, things will be back to normal!", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "E-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Forever & Ever", "date": "2025-12-25", "day": 74, "path": "forever-and-ever-25-dec-2025.mp3", "description": "I took a sample of the congregation singing at my church and chopped it in Koala sampler. It was serendipitous because this sample worked perfectly for a Christmas Day beat! Christ is born on Christmas Day, and we should worship Him forever. Merry Christmas!", "desc": "I took a sample of the congregation singing at my church and chopped it in Koala sampler. It was serendipitous because this sample worked perfectly for a Christmas Day beat! Christ is born on Christmas Day, and we should worship Him forever. Merry Christmas!", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "95", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Loyal Carnation", "date": "2025-12-24", "day": 73, "path": "loyal-carnation-24-dec-2025.mp3", "description": "I'm still exploring Logic Pro. This time, I started with a drum kit and switched out all the kit pieces to create something unique. You can't switch kit pieces in GarageBand, so this was very freeing and enjoyable. I made something simple and chill based around the kit. I also created a Blender video for this one at https://youtu.be/aNFEWR1YqOw. [CHORDS Fmaj7-Gm7-Am7-Bbm6(Gm7)]", "desc": "I'm still exploring Logic Pro. This time, I started with a drum kit and switched out all the kit pieces to create something unique. You can't switch kit pieces in GarageBand, so this was very freeing and enjoyable. I made something simple and chill based around the kit. I also created a Blender video for this one at https://youtu.be/aNFEWR1YqOw. [CHORDS Fmaj7-Gm7-Am7-Bbm6(Gm7)]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "F-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Window Bird", "date": "2025-12-23", "day": 72, "path": "window-bird-23-dec-2025.mp3", "description": "Finally, the Mac Studio arrived, and so far, I am very happy with it. It’s not as insanely powerful as I had expected, but it’s definitely an upgrade worth the price. Given how much I use my computer, I believe it will more than pay for itself, especially considering I’ve been struggling with 4- and 7-year-old computers for some time now. Finally, I can start experimenting with 3D animation again using Blender and, of course, continue making these daily songs using Logic Pro. [CHORDS F#m7-Gmaj7]", "desc": "Finally, the Mac Studio arrived, and so far, I am very happy with it. It’s not as insanely powerful as I had expected, but it’s definitely an upgrade worth the price. Given how much I use my computer, I believe it will more than pay for itself, especially considering I’ve been struggling with 4- and 7-year-old computers for some time now. Finally, I can start experimenting with 3D animation again using Blender and, of course, continue making these daily songs using Logic Pro. [CHORDS F#m7-Gmaj7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "D-major", "bpm": "69", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Aqui Para Ti", "date": "2025-12-22", "day": 71, "path": "aqui_para_ti_here_for_you_22_december_2025.mp3", "description": "Angloday and I made this song yesterday by tweaking an old instrumental I had named \"Overall E-Piano.\" It wasn't quantized at all, so instead of just adding drums and bass, I had to replay the chords. I think it turned out better this way. He will lay down his verses soon, and we'll have another jam on the books. For today, I will count this unfinished song as today's beat! Enjoy.", "desc": "Angloday and I made this song yesterday by tweaking an old instrumental I had named \"Overall E-Piano.\" It wasn't quantized at all, so instead of just adding drums and bass, I had to replay the chords. I think it turned out better this way. He will lay down his verses soon, and we'll have another jam on the books. For today, I will count this unfinished song as today's beat! Enjoy.", "tag": "", "vocals": "Instrumental", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "138", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Good Space", "date": "2025-12-21", "day": 70, "path": "good-space-21-dec-2025.mp3", "description": "Made a joint for my brother. He sent me a hook, and I based the instrumental off his vocals. Hopefully it works for him! My new computer hasn't arrived yet. But I'm stringing this old Mac along until the final countdown.", "desc": "Made a joint for my brother. He sent me a hook, and I based the instrumental off his vocals. Hopefully it works for him! My new computer hasn't arrived yet. But I'm stringing this old Mac along until the final countdown.", "tag": "", "vocals": "Instrumental", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "90", "album": "Techno", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "You Love Me Too", "date": "2025-12-20", "day": 69, "path": "you-love-me-too-20-dec-2025.mp3", "description": "GarageBand on my MacBook M1 has survived another day. It’s stripped of all the extra features it once had, but at least it’s working until the Mac Studio arrives. This song? My wife asked me to include a sample of our daughter Natalia singing. I had to oblige. I used my Yamaha Reface CS for most of the sounds, added a little PolyMAX, some drums, and piano. Enjoy [CHORDS Gmaj7-Cmaj7-Em7-D6]", "desc": "GarageBand on my MacBook M1 has survived another day. It’s stripped of all the extra features it once had, but at least it’s working until the Mac Studio arrives. This song? My wife asked me to include a sample of our daughter Natalia singing. I had to oblige. I used my Yamaha Reface CS for most of the sounds, added a little PolyMAX, some drums, and piano. Enjoy [CHORDS Gmaj7-Cmaj7-Em7-D6]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "G-major", "bpm": "110", "album": "Electro", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Sunset Harbor", "date": "2025-12-19", "day": 68, "path": "sunset-harbor-19-dec-2025.mp3", "description": "I tried using Logic Pro yesterday. It was fun and added a lot of features I needed for music production. Unfortunately, my MacBook Air M1 (which is 5 years old) couldn't handle Logic and started giving me errors on the second day. I went back to GarageBand, but that app immediately started having errors as well. So I had to bite the bullet and buy a new computer. It should arrive tomorrow. In the meantime, I used Logic on the iPad to create this one. It is a relatively mellow jam, which is not how I was feeling after today's shenanigans. Enjoy.", "desc": "I tried using Logic Pro yesterday. It was fun and added a lot of features I needed for music production. Unfortunately, my MacBook Air M1 (which is 5 years old) couldn't handle Logic and started giving me errors on the second day. I went back to GarageBand, but that app immediately started having errors as well. So I had to bite the bullet and buy a new computer. It should arrive tomorrow. In the meantime, I used Logic on the iPad to create this one. It is a relatively mellow jam, which is not how I was feeling after today's shenanigans. Enjoy.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "", "bpm": "", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Fragmentary Novena", "date": "2025-12-18", "day": 67, "path": "fragmentary-novena-18-dec-2025.mp3", "description": "I just got a 90 free trial of Logic Pro. I've been meaning to get Logic for some time, but didn't have the money. Thankfully, it's free for 3 months! There are a ton of features in Logic that GarageBand doesn't have: grouping, automation, sends, step sequencer, drum kit creation, and much more! I don't want to get lost and waste time fiddling with Logic's features too much, but some of its core features will truly expand my production capabilities. [CHORDS Cadd9-Am9(11)-Fadd9-Bdim]", "desc": "I just got a 90 free trial of Logic Pro. I've been meaning to get Logic for some time, but didn't have the money. Thankfully, it's free for 3 months! There are a ton of features in Logic that GarageBand doesn't have: grouping, automation, sends, step sequencer, drum kit creation, and much more! I don't want to get lost and waste time fiddling with Logic's features too much, but some of its core features will truly expand my production capabilities. [CHORDS Cadd9-Am9(11)-Fadd9-Bdim]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C", "bpm": "100", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Polymax Primer", "date": "2025-12-17", "day": 66, "path": "polymax-primer-17-dec-2025.mp3", "description": "I wanted to make a song with a sample, but it didn't work once again. I found a free download of Universal Audio's Polymax (for the holidays). It is a $300 virtual instrument, and boy, does it sound like it! I absolutely love this thing and will be using it much more often. Anyway, it's in a standard 4/4 time and verse-chorus structure. Enjoy! [CHORDS C#m7-C#m-F#6-F#]", "desc": "I wanted to make a song with a sample, but it didn't work once again. I found a free download of Universal Audio's Polymax (for the holidays). It is a $300 virtual instrument, and boy, does it sound like it! I absolutely love this thing and will be using it much more often. Anyway, it's in a standard 4/4 time and verse-chorus structure. Enjoy! [CHORDS C#m7-C#m-F#6-F#]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "B", "bpm": "120", "album": "Electronic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Embracing Flute", "date": "2025-12-16", "day": 65, "path": "embracing-flute-16-dec-2025.mp3", "description": "HAPPY DAY 65! ONLY 300 TO GO 🎉 I tried 9/8 time for the first time. I found a YouTube channel (David Bennett) that explains music theory with examples from popular songs. I watched his video on 9/8, and it really intrigued me. This continues my exploration of odd time signatures; each seems to have a unique vibe. 5/8 feels stuttering but pleasant. 6/8 is jazzy and more swingy than 4/8, but still divides evenly. 7/8 is a head-bopper and keeps you alert. 9/8 has a slurred swinging pattern. [CHORDS Em-B7-Gmaj7-Cmaj7]", "desc": "HAPPY DAY 65! ONLY 300 TO GO 🎉 I tried 9/8 time for the first time. I found a YouTube channel (David Bennett) that explains music theory with examples from popular songs. I watched his video on 9/8, and it really intrigued me. This continues my exploration of odd time signatures; each seems to have a unique vibe. 5/8 feels stuttering but pleasant. 6/8 is jazzy and more swingy than 4/8, but still divides evenly. 7/8 is a head-bopper and keeps you alert. 9/8 has a slurred swinging pattern. [CHORDS Em-B7-Gmaj7-Cmaj7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "E-minor", "bpm": "100", "album": "Trap", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Sour Blessing", "date": "2025-12-15", "day": 64, "path": "sour-blessing-15-dec-2025.mp3", "description": "I started with a sample I took from the choir singing at church. I really liked the sample, but it just didn’t fit with the vibe I was feeling at the time. So I scrapped the sample and went with something else entirely. It’s kinda sad and somber, but I like it—simple verse, chorus pattern on this one as well. Enjoy. [CHORDS C#m-Ebm-E-Ebm]", "desc": "I started with a sample I took from the choir singing at church. I really liked the sample, but it just didn’t fit with the vibe I was feeling at the time. So I scrapped the sample and went with something else entirely. It’s kinda sad and somber, but I like it—simple verse, chorus pattern on this one as well. Enjoy. [CHORDS C#m-Ebm-E-Ebm]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "B-major", "bpm": "150", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "This Guy Piano", "date": "2025-12-14", "day": 63, "path": "this-guy-paino-14-dec-2025.mp3", "description": "I secretly recorded my son talking about his toys and dropped the audio into Koala Sampler. Then I chopped it up, but felt the song needed his original quote with minimal effects as well. So I placed that nearly raw sample at the beginning, played some improvised keys for about two minutes, and then added a changeup for the second part. [CHORDS Gmaj7-G6-Fmaj7-F6 / 2ND PART Cmaj7-Fmaj7-Dm7-G7]", "desc": "I secretly recorded my son talking about his toys and dropped the audio into Koala Sampler. Then I chopped it up, but felt the song needed his original quote with minimal effects as well. So I placed that nearly raw sample at the beginning, played some improvised keys for about two minutes, and then added a changeup for the second part. [CHORDS Gmaj7-G6-Fmaj7-F6 / 2ND PART Cmaj7-Fmaj7-Dm7-G7]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "G-major", "bpm": "105", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Modest Shadow", "date": "2025-12-13", "day": 62, "path": "modest-shadow-13-dec-2025.mp3", "description": "I’m taking piano improvisation lessons, and we just started on a new song, “Autumn Leaves.” To help learn the song, I decided to use the chords in today’s beat. This is another 7/8 jam, and it came out quite jazzy and chill. I also put myself playing the melodica in this one. I’m going to try to incorporate more live instruments in the future. [CHORDS Am7-D7-Gmaj7-Cmaj7 / 2nd PART F#m7b5-B7-Em]", "desc": "I’m taking piano improvisation lessons, and we just started on a new song, “Autumn Leaves.” To help learn the song, I decided to use the chords in today’s beat. This is another 7/8 jam, and it came out quite jazzy and chill. I also put myself playing the melodica in this one. I’m going to try to incorporate more live instruments in the future. [CHORDS Am7-D7-Gmaj7-Cmaj7 / 2nd PART F#m7b5-B7-Em]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "E-minor", "bpm": "120", "album": "Electronic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Melodica Dream Two", "date": "2025-12-12", "day": 61, "path": "melodica-dreamin-two-12-dec-2025.mp3", "description": "This is the second beat I made from melodica sample chops using the PO-33 KO. They sound quite different, though. Alas, the PO-33 isn't long for this world, because Koala sampler is so much better. My main gripe with the PO-33 is the multi-button functions, which are difficult to remember, and the limited recording space. Both problems are fixed with the Koala sampler.", "desc": "This is the second beat I made from melodica sample chops using the PO-33 KO. They sound quite different, though. Alas, the PO-33 isn't long for this world, because Koala sampler is so much better. My main gripe with the PO-33 is the multi-button functions, which are difficult to remember, and the limited recording space. Both problems are fixed with the Koala sampler.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "80", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Lalala", "date": "2025-12-11", "day": 60, "path": "Lalala-11-dec-2025.mp3", "description": "I had a different song cued for upload today. However, I bought a $10 app sampler (Koala) and messed around with it. I recorded my wife singing lalala, chopped it, pitched it to create a pentatonic scale, and viola! I couldn’t resist finishing it and posting it. I’ll save that other song for another day. [CHORDS D-Em-G-F#m]", "desc": "I had a different song cued for upload today. However, I bought a $10 app sampler (Koala) and messed around with it. I recorded my wife singing lalala, chopped it, pitched it to create a pentatonic scale, and viola! I couldn’t resist finishing it and posting it. I’ll save that other song for another day. [CHORDS D-Em-G-F#m]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "D-major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Melodica Dream One", "date": "2025-12-10", "day": 59, "path": "melodica-dream-part-one-10-dec-2025.mp3", "description": "I took a sample of myself playing the melodica, loaded it into the PO-33 KO. Chopped it up and flipped it around. Then built a beat around that. I’m working on a second loop from the same sample, which should be published tomorrow.", "desc": "I took a sample of myself playing the melodica, loaded it into the PO-33 KO. Chopped it up and flipped it around. Then built a beat around that. I’m working on a second loop from the same sample, which should be published tomorrow.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "80", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "I'm Gon Pray", "date": "2025-12-09", "day": 58, "path": "im-gon-pray-9-dec-2025.mp3", "description": "My brother mentioned recording random sounds into my PO-33 KO and incorporating them into songs. So I grabbed my old ukulele and sampled some plucked strings. Then I added some guitar notes from an old guitar I never play. Then vocals, drums, etc. I just kept adding stuff until the song felt done. Hopefully, it's not too overstuffed. [CHORDS Ebm-Db-Bbm-B] {LYRICS Days go by. And I’m trying not to cry. What am I gonna do? Pray, pray, pray. I’m gon pray.}", "desc": "My brother mentioned recording random sounds into my PO-33 KO and incorporating them into songs. So I grabbed my old ukulele and sampled some plucked strings. Then I added some guitar notes from an old guitar I never play. Then vocals, drums, etc. I just kept adding stuff until the song felt done. Hopefully, it's not too overstuffed. [CHORDS Ebm-Db-Bbm-B] {LYRICS Days go by. And I’m trying not to cry. What am I gonna do? Pray, pray, pray. I’m gon pray.}", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "D-flat major", "bpm": "105", "album": "Funk and Soul with Vocals", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "All & Everything", "date": "2025-12-08", "day": 57, "path": "all-and-everything-8-dec-2025.mp3", "description": "[CHORDS: Gm7-Cm7-Dm7-F7/Fsus4] {“All the world is hushed, and the darkness of night only seems to make God nearer to us. We feel our own helplessness, what mere nothings we are, and God seems all and everything. We understand, then more clearly, how great, how wonderful, how wise, and how good He is.” Chapter 13 of Guide for Catholic Young Women (1871).}", "desc": "[CHORDS: Gm7-Cm7-Dm7-F7/Fsus4] {“All the world is hushed, and the darkness of night only seems to make God nearer to us. We feel our own helplessness, what mere nothings we are, and God seems all and everything. We understand, then more clearly, how great, how wonderful, how wise, and how good He is.” Chapter 13 of Guide for Catholic Young Women (1871).}", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "G-minor", "bpm": "115", "album": "Catholic Lofi", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Whatchu Doin?", "date": "2025-12-07", "day": 56, "path": "whatchu-doin-7-dec-2025.mp3", "description": "I just went where the beat took me today, and it took me in various directions that seemed to clash. But…here we are… [CHORDS: Db-F#maj7-Ebmadd9-Ab6] {LYRICS: I know. I know. Don’t I know you? What you doing? How you been? How’s it hanging? (How’s the family?)}", "desc": "I just went where the beat took me today, and it took me in various directions that seemed to clash. But…here we are… [CHORDS: Db-F#maj7-Ebmadd9-Ab6] {LYRICS: I know. I know. Don’t I know you? What you doing? How you been? How’s it hanging? (How’s the family?)}", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "D-flat Major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Dooby Doo", "date": "2025-12-06", "day": 55, "path": "dooby-doo-6-dec-2025.mp3", "description": "Another jam in 6/8. I love how a time signature can drastically alter a song’s mood. Before this challenge, I hardly ever explored time signatures other than 4/4. I’m excited to try other new techniques in the next 300 or so days. [CHORDS: Cmaj7 Em7 Dm7 Fmaj7/Dm9]", "desc": "Another jam in 6/8. I love how a time signature can drastically alter a song’s mood. Before this challenge, I hardly ever explored time signatures other than 4/4. I’m excited to try other new techniques in the next 300 or so days. [CHORDS: Cmaj7 Em7 Dm7 Fmaj7/Dm9]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C-major", "bpm": "105", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Ascending Advent Reprise", "date": "2025-12-05", "day": 54, "path": "ascending-advent-reprise-5-dec-2025.mp3", "description": "My brother asked for a revised version of this song. Here it is. I just added an electronic drum kit with a lot of delay and sped up the tempo from 65 bpm to 75 bpm.", "desc": "My brother asked for a revised version of this song. Here it is. I just added an electronic drum kit with a lot of delay and sped up the tempo from 65 bpm to 75 bpm.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "B-major", "bpm": "75", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Lambert's Code", "date": "2025-12-04", "day": 53, "path": "lamberts-code-4-dec-2025.mp3", "description": "Sample: Convict’s Code. A 1939 American film directed by Lambert Hillyer about an ex-con who works for the man who framed him for a bank robbery.", "desc": "Sample: Convict’s Code. A 1939 American film directed by Lambert Hillyer about an ex-con who works for the man who framed him for a bank robbery.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "c-pentatonic", "bpm": "90", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Ascending Advent", "date": "2025-12-03", "day": 52, "path": "ascending-advent-3-dec-2025.mp3", "description": "I wanted to make something simple today—something relaxing, ambient, and chill. My first thought was to use band and orchestral instruments, but I fiddled with the synths, and they sounded so good. So here we are. [CHORDS: B-Bbdim-G#m-F#-E-F#-Ebm]", "desc": "I wanted to make something simple today—something relaxing, ambient, and chill. My first thought was to use band and orchestral instruments, but I fiddled with the synths, and they sounded so good. So here we are. [CHORDS: B-Bbdim-G#m-F#-E-F#-Ebm]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "B-major", "bpm": "65", "album": "Ambient", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Foolish Frost", "date": "2025-12-02", "day": 51, "path": "foolish-frost-2-dec-2025.mp3", "description": "The Screaming Skull is a public-domain 1958 horror film directed by Alex Nicol. It was widely panned when released, but it had a banger sample at the very beginning of the film, which I used in this song. I started using my Pocket Operator KO, and it’s great for sample chopping!", "desc": "The Screaming Skull is a public-domain 1958 horror film directed by Alex Nicol. It was widely panned when released, but it had a banger sample at the very beginning of the film, which I used in this song. I started using my Pocket Operator KO, and it’s great for sample chopping!", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "d-minor pentatonic", "bpm": "80", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Inevitable Saint", "date": "2025-12-01", "day": 50, "path": "inevitable-saint-01-dec-2025.mp3", "description": "I wasn't really vibing with composing something today. So I used my nifty beat-maker Python script to find a chord progression and got [CHORDS: i-VII-VI-V], which I've never used in a song before. It also has an accidental note, but still sounds good. I used Sine VST to create the female vocals, organ, and drums. Many of their instruments are free!", "desc": "I wasn't really vibing with composing something today. So I used my nifty beat-maker Python script to find a chord progression and got [CHORDS: i-VII-VI-V], which I've never used in a song before. It also has an accidental note, but still sounds good. I used Sine VST to create the female vocals, organ, and drums. Many of their instruments are free!", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "A-minor", "bpm": "100", "album": "Electronic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Open Book", "date": "2025-11-30", "day": 49, "path": "open-book-nov-30-2025.mp3", "description": "This is an instrumental for a song my brother is working on. I hope it's a good fit. I found the pedalboard effects in GarageBand for the first time, made my epianos sound lovely and crunchy, and all manner of other things. [Chords] ii7 V7 Imaj7 IVmaj7", "desc": "This is an instrumental for a song my brother is working on. I hope it's a good fit. I found the pedalboard effects in GarageBand for the first time, made my epianos sound lovely and crunchy, and all manner of other things. [Chords] ii7 V7 Imaj7 IVmaj7", "tag": "[chords]", "vocals": "Instrumental", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C", "bpm": "85", "album": "Funk and Soul", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "David Wrote Psalms", "date": "2025-11-29", "day": 48, "path": "david-wrote-psalms-nov-29-2025.mp3", "description": "ft. Nia Cason {V: David was a shepherd. Killed Goliath with a sling. David loved the Lord. And he became a king. David played the harp, and he wrote songs to sing. David wrote the Psalms, during Liturgy we sing. H: David wrote. The Psalms we sing x3. V2: David was a shepherd born in Bethlehem. David brought the Ark into Jerusalem. David played the harp and danced before the Lord. David beat Goliath and took Goliath's sword. H repeat.}[Chords V:C9-F9-Dm7/Am7-G H:F-Gsus4-F-G]", "desc": "ft. Nia Cason {V: David was a shepherd. Killed Goliath with a sling. David loved the Lord. And he became a king. David played the harp, and he wrote songs to sing. David wrote the Psalms, during Liturgy we sing. H: David wrote. The Psalms we sing x3. V2: David was a shepherd born in Bethlehem. David brought the Ark into Jerusalem. David played the harp and danced before the Lord. David beat Goliath and took Goliath's sword. H repeat.}[Chords V:C9-F9-Dm7/Am7-G H:F-Gsus4-F-G]", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Cmaj", "bpm": "85", "album": "Catholic Kids", "artist": "Shalone Cason ft. Nia Cason", "genre": "Pop" }, { "title": "Window Blind", "date": "2025-11-28", "day": 47, "path": "sunshine-through-a-window-blind-reprise-nov-28-2025-733AM.mp3", "description": "I did the song-a-day challenge in 2014 and made 22 songs. This is a remake of one of those songs. [Verse Chords: Db Eb57] [Hook Chords: Abm Gb Ebm Db] Arrangement: intro A A B A A B C B outro", "desc": "I did the song-a-day challenge in 2014 and made 22 songs. This is a remake of one of those songs. [Verse Chords: Db Eb57] [Hook Chords: Abm Gb Ebm Db] Arrangement: intro A A B A A B C B outro", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "G-flat major", "bpm": "100", "album": "Nu Jazz", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Jesu Meine", "date": "2025-11-27", "day": 46, "path": "jesu-meine-in-hip-hop-genre-nov-27-2025.mp3", "description": "Used a sample from the hymn Jesu, Meine Freude.", "desc": "Used a sample from the hymn Jesu, Meine Freude.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "B-flat Pentatonic", "bpm": "83", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Badaba", "date": "2025-11-26", "day": 45, "path": "badaba-in-chill-hip-hop-nov-26-2025-at-1157am.mp3", "description": "Made this beat in 6/8 and used my vocals for a jazzy, happy vibe.", "desc": "Made this beat in 6/8 and used my vocals for a jazzy, happy vibe.", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "B-flat Major", "bpm": "75", "album": "Lofi Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Delicate Sub Bass", "date": "2025-11-25", "day": 44, "path": "delicate_sub_bass_in_downtempo_genre_25_november_2025_at_0736am.mp3", "description": "Sub-bass for the win. Too bad you can't hear it on headphones. Play it in your car or home speakers to get the full effect.", "desc": "Sub-bass for the win. Too bad you can't hear it on headphones. Play it in your car or home speakers to get the full effect.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "Am", "bpm": "120", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Trouble The Water", "date": "2025-11-24", "day": 43, "path": "trouble-the-water-in-hip-hop-at-24-nov-2025.mp3", "description": "I wanted to use the Negro spiritual \"Wade in the Water\" in a song somehow. This is my attempt.", "desc": "I wanted to use the Negro spiritual \"Wade in the Water\" in a song somehow. This is my attempt.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "C pentatonic", "bpm": "88", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Joyous Echo", "date": "2025-11-23", "day": 42, "path": "joyous_echo_in_cinematic_genre_23_november_2025_at_1258pm.mp3", "description": "I put the flute on an arpeggiator, inspired by Rosalia's \"Reliqua.\"", "desc": "I put the flute on an arpeggiator, inspired by Rosalia's \"Reliqua.\"", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "", "bpm": "", "album": "Cinematic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Tiny Rosary", "date": "2025-11-22", "day": 41, "path": "tiny_rosary_in_electronic_genre_22_november_2025_at_0600pm.mp3", "description": "Only sounds from Reface CS for this song, except the drums", "desc": "Only sounds from Reface CS for this song, except the drums", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "", "bpm": "120", "album": "Electronic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Ghost Of Choir", "date": "2025-11-21", "day": 40, "path": "ghost_of_choir_in_hip_hop_genre_21_november_2025_at_1238pm.mp3", "description": "Sample: Missa Papae Marcelli - IV. Sanctus", "desc": "Sample: Missa Papae Marcelli - IV. Sanctus", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "c-major", "bpm": "80", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Bass Confessor", "date": "2025-11-20", "day": 39, "path": "bass_confessor_in_trap_genre_20_november_2025_at_0111pm.mp3", "description": "Sample: Chopin’s Nocturne in B-flat minor Op.9 No. 1", "desc": "Sample: Chopin’s Nocturne in B-flat minor Op.9 No. 1", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "b-flat major", "bpm": "97", "album": "Trap", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Good Shepherd", "date": "2025-11-19", "day": 38, "path": "i_am_the_good_shepherd_remix_ft_angloday_in_hiphop_genre_19_november_2025_at_0224pm.mp3", "description": "This is a teaching song for Catholic kids. Find my other kids' songs at https://kids.sdcason.com", "desc": "This is a teaching song for Catholic kids. Find my other kids' songs at https://kids.sdcason.com", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "d-major", "bpm": "93", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Sad Cathedral", "date": "2025-11-18", "day": 37, "path": "sad_cathedral_in_hiphop_18_november_2025_at_1146am.mp3", "description": "This beat came together quickly, which means I'm getting faster at composing and more comfortable sitting down and banging out a beat. A minor key gave this song a sad vibe.", "desc": "This beat came together quickly, which means I'm getting faster at composing and more comfortable sitting down and banging out a beat. A minor key gave this song a sad vibe.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "f-minor", "bpm": "85", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Still Water", "date": "2025-11-17", "day": 36, "path": "still_water_runs_deep_in_lofi_hiphop_by_catholic_lofi_beats_17_november_2025_at_0127pm.mp3", "description": "Working on an album that uses quotes from the book Catholic Guide for Young Women (1871). The reader from Librivox has a lovely voice.", "desc": "Working on an album that uses quotes from the book Catholic Guide for Young Women (1871). The reader from Librivox has a lovely voice.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "c-sharp minor", "bpm": "90", "album": "Catholic Lofi", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Good Shepherd Demo", "date": "2025-11-16", "day": 35, "path": "good_shepherd_16_november_2025_at_0157pm.mp3", "description": "I made this demo as a starting point for me and my brother to add raps. The full song is I The Good Shepherd Remix. But maybe it isn't a remix, because I always planned to include rap verses... either way.", "desc": "I made this demo as a starting point for me and my brother to add raps. The full song is I The Good Shepherd Remix. But maybe it isn't a remix, because I always planned to include rap verses... either way.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "d-major", "bpm": "93", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Rune Of Happy", "date": "2025-11-15", "day": 34, "path": "rune_of_happy_electronic_15_november_2025_at_1013am.mp3", "description": "This is the instrumental for \"Don't Go Away, Please Stay\". I changed some of the instruments to be in a chiptune style and added some improvisation in the verses.", "desc": "This is the instrumental for \"Don't Go Away, Please Stay\". I changed some of the instruments to be in a chiptune style and added some improvisation in the verses.", "tag": "", "vocals": "Instrumental", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "c-major", "bpm": "120", "album": "Electronic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Don't Go", "date": "2025-11-14", "day": 33, "path": "dont_go_away_please_stay_song_vocal_pop_14_november_2025_at_1239pm.mp3", "description": "I continued practicing with the app and feel even more confident in my vocal range. So I made a full song. This song is about wishing for heaven while living in a difficult world.", "desc": "I continued practicing with the app and feel even more confident in my vocal range. So I made a full song. This song is about wishing for heaven while living in a difficult world.", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "c-major", "bpm": "120", "album": "Pop with Vocals", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Pop" }, { "title": "I Fell Deeply", "date": "2025-11-13", "day": 32, "path": "i_fell_so_deeply_downtempo_13_nov_2025_435_pm.mp3", "description": "I started practicing with an app called Simply Sing, and it told me my voice was in the bass range. I tried singing this hook in that range, and it actually felt very natural. Hopefully, with more practice, I can sing even better.", "desc": "I started practicing with an app called Simply Sing, and it told me my voice was in the bass range. I tried singing this hook in that range, and it actually felt very natural. Hopefully, with more practice, I can sing even better.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "d-major", "bpm": "85", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Dream Faded", "date": "2025-11-12", "day": 31, "path": "dream_faded_drift_beat_lofi_hip_hop_12_nov_2025_1217_pm.mp3", "description": "Tried using an evolving bass for the hook and a funky bass for the verse. This one is a real headbopper.", "desc": "Tried using an evolving bass for the hook and a funky bass for the verse. This one is a real headbopper.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "c-major", "bpm": "90", "album": "Lofi Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Weeping Autumn", "date": "2025-11-11", "day": 30, "path": "weeping_autumn_downtempo_11_nov_2025_746_pm.mp3", "description": "Found an interesting choir instrument in the free Sines VST. I layered the female and male versions, threw in the Sine horns and a few drums, and voila.", "desc": "Found an interesting choir instrument in the free Sines VST. I layered the female and male versions, threw in the Sine horns and a few drums, and voila.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "c-major", "bpm": "80", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Good Space", "date": "2025-11-10", "day": 29, "path": "only_good_space_lofi_hip_hop_10_nov_2025_647_pm.mp3", "description": "Another funky joint where I just sat down and vibed. Enjoy.", "desc": "Another funky joint where I just sat down and vibed. Enjoy.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "c-major", "bpm": "120", "album": "Lofi Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Steinway Classic", "date": "2025-11-09", "day": 28, "path": "steinway_classic_beat_lofi_hip-hop_9_nov_2025_617_pm.mp3", "description": "Was I on a funk style groove for a few days? I think so. Enjoy this jazzy, funky, chill beat.", "desc": "Was I on a funk style groove for a few days? I think so. Enjoy this jazzy, funky, chill beat.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "c-major", "bpm": "85", "album": "Lofi Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Dew Falling", "date": "2025-11-08", "day": 27, "path": "when-the-dew-is-falling-downtempo-nov-8-2025-257-pm.mp3", "description": "I found a public-domain song named \"When the Dew is Falling (1896)\" by William Sharp and used it as inspiration for this song. This is by far my favorite song of the challenge. I used Delay Designer, and it gave my vocals a nice round-robin effect.", "desc": "I found a public-domain song named \"When the Dew is Falling (1896)\" by William Sharp and used it as inspiration for this song. This is by far my favorite song of the challenge. I used Delay Designer, and it gave my vocals a nice round-robin effect.", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "c-major", "bpm": "90", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Nobody Knows", "date": "2025-11-07", "day": 26, "path": "nobody-knows-you-nov-7-2025.mp3", "description": "I saw these blues lyrics on a public-domain site but couldn't find the melody, so I made up my own. Not my favorite vocals, but they do the job.", "desc": "I saw these blues lyrics on a public-domain site but couldn't find the melody, so I made up my own. Not my favorite vocals, but they do the job.", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "c-major", "bpm": "70", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Vault Tumbler", "date": "2025-11-06", "day": 25, "path": "tumblers_from_the_vault_6_nov_2025.mp3", "description": "This track was made for a beat challenge that Jon Makes Beats' YouTube channel hosted. I used a sample from the band Syrinx (which can be described as chamber pop electronic experimentation). That sample wasn't public domain, so I recreated it as best as I could with other instruments, and this is the result.", "desc": "This track was made for a beat challenge that Jon Makes Beats' YouTube channel hosted. I used a sample from the band Syrinx (which can be described as chamber pop electronic experimentation). That sample wasn't public domain, so I recreated it as best as I could with other instruments, and this is the result.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "c-minor", "bpm": "113", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Calc Machine", "date": "2025-11-05", "day": 24, "path": "calculating-machine-nov-5-2025.mp3", "description": "Yesterday, I saw a series on Amazon Prime titled \"The Edge of Sleep.\" It stars Markiplier, a famous gaming YouTuber. I enjoyed the atmospheric ambient style electronic music they had in many of the scenes, and tried to make something similar.", "desc": "Yesterday, I saw a series on Amazon Prime titled \"The Edge of Sleep.\" It stars Markiplier, a famous gaming YouTuber. I enjoyed the atmospheric ambient style electronic music they had in many of the scenes, and tried to make something similar.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "d-sharp minor", "bpm": "80", "album": "Cinematic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Siberian Express", "date": "2025-11-04", "day": 23, "path": "trans-siberian-express-nov-4-2025.mp3", "description": "Today, I sampled a strange whistling tune from a public domain movie called Horror Express (1971). It is an interesting movie about a monster on a train. It stars Peter Cushing (best known as General Tarkin in Star Wars: A New Hope) and Christopher Lee (also known for Star Wars: The Clone Wars and The Lord of the Rings).", "desc": "Today, I sampled a strange whistling tune from a public domain movie called Horror Express (1971). It is an interesting movie about a monster on a train. It stars Peter Cushing (best known as General Tarkin in Star Wars: A New Hope) and Christopher Lee (also known for Star Wars: The Clone Wars and The Lord of the Rings).", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "g-major", "bpm": "120", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Think Tank", "date": "2025-11-03", "day": 22, "path": "think-tank-nov-3-2025.mp3", "description": "I was in the car listening to my song Keen Reflections. It felt groovy and funky and bouncy, and it was fun! So I started humming some lyrics. Then this song came to me.", "desc": "I was in the car listening to my song Keen Reflections. It felt groovy and funky and bouncy, and it was fun! So I started humming some lyrics. Then this song came to me.", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "c-major", "bpm": "88", "album": "Hip-Hop with Vocals", "artist": "Shalone Cason ft. Angloday", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Heavenly Kingdom", "date": "2025-11-02", "day": 21, "path": "secret-of-the-heavenly-kingdom-nov-2-2025.mp3", "description": "I was looking for quotes from Librivox to use, but I couldn’t find one that fit. So I jumped on Catena Bible and grabbed one of the commentary quotes from the Gospel of Matthew. This particular quote was from Chromatius of Aquileia, who died in 407 A.D.", "desc": "I was looking for quotes from Librivox to use, but I couldn’t find one that fit. So I jumped on Catena Bible and grabbed one of the commentary quotes from the Gospel of Matthew. This particular quote was from Chromatius of Aquileia, who died in 407 A.D.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "c-sharp major", "bpm": "80", "album": "Catholic Lofi", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Unlax Shimmer", "date": "2025-11-01", "day": 20, "path": "unlax-shimmer-nov-1-2025.mp3", "description": "I wanted to make a simple chill beat that used only sounds from my Yamaha Reface CS. I achieved that goal, except I needed to use VST for the kick and snare. Otherwise, I think it turned out pretty well and was relaxing.", "desc": "I wanted to make a simple chill beat that used only sounds from my Yamaha Reface CS. I achieved that goal, except I needed to use VST for the kick and snare. Otherwise, I think it turned out pretty well and was relaxing.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "c-minor", "bpm": "120", "album": "Electro", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Ichabod Crane", "date": "2025-10-31", "day": 19, "path": "ichabod-crane-ft-kevin-macleod-oct-31-2025.mp3", "description": "I used a sample from the 1922 silent film Headless Horseman. It stars Will Rogers as Ichabod Crane. A wonderful musician named Kevin MacLeod, who also offers royalty-free music, re-scored the movie.", "desc": "I used a sample from the 1922 silent film Headless Horseman. It stars Will Rogers as Ichabod Crane. A wonderful musician named Kevin MacLeod, who also offers royalty-free music, re-scored the movie.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "g-minor", "bpm": "100", "album": "Hip-Hop", "artist": "Shalone Cason ft. Kevin Macleod", "genre": "Hip-Hop" }, { "title": "Oil Money", "date": "2025-10-30", "day": 18, "path": "john-wayne-oil-money-oct-30-2025.mp3", "description": "Used a quote from the public domain movie \"Neath the Arizona Skies\" (1934). John Wayne is trying to protect a half-Indian girl and the oil-rich land she inherited.", "desc": "Used a quote from the public domain movie \"Neath the Arizona Skies\" (1934). John Wayne is trying to protect a half-Indian girl and the oil-rich land she inherited.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "d-minor", "bpm": "120", "album": "Synthpop", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Keen Reflections", "date": "2025-10-29", "day": 17, "path": "keen-reflections-oct-29-2025.mp3", "description": "This is the instrumental for the song \"Think Tank.\" It started as just an instrumental, but I liked it so much I had to rap on it. Used 90% Reface CS instruments for this beat.", "desc": "This is the instrumental for the song \"Think Tank.\" It started as just an instrumental, but I liked it so much I had to rap on it. Used 90% Reface CS instruments for this beat.", "tag": "", "vocals": "Instrumental", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "c-major", "bpm": "88", "album": "Techno", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "2,4,6,8 Ten", "date": "2025-10-28", "day": 16, "path": "2-4-6-8-ten-oct-28-2025.mp3", "description": "I like to include my vocals when I don’t end up sounding horrible, lol. These are vocals chopped up from the previous day's song. In the future, I’d like to get singing lessons and include vocals even more often. For now, I can put short snippets of my voice and add a little pitch correction.", "desc": "I like to include my vocals when I don’t end up sounding horrible, lol. These are vocals chopped up from the previous day's song. In the future, I’d like to get singing lessons and include vocals even more often. For now, I can put short snippets of my voice and add a little pitch correction.", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "c-major", "bpm": "120", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "7,8,9, Grin", "date": "2025-10-27", "day": 15, "path": "seven-eight-nine-grin-oct-27-2025.mp3", "description": "This is one of the first times I've used the 5/8 time signature. I literally had to count to ten out loud to catch the downbeats, hence the lyrics.", "desc": "This is one of the first times I've used the 5/8 time signature. I literally had to count to ten out loud to catch the downbeats, hence the lyrics.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "b-flat major", "bpm": "91", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Fine Time", "date": "2025-10-26", "day": 14, "path": "fine-time-oct-26-2025.mp3", "description": "This is my second Catholic Lofi joint based on the Catholic Guide for Young Women (1871). This quote is beautiful, and I'm glad I could use it in a song.", "desc": "This is my second Catholic Lofi joint based on the Catholic Guide for Young Women (1871). This quote is beautiful, and I'm glad I could use it in a song.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "b-flat major", "bpm": "90", "album": "Catholic Lofi", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Zorro Part 2", "date": "2025-10-25", "day": 13, "path": "zorro-part-2-oct-25-2025.mp3", "description": "Took another sample from The Mark of Zorro, a 1920 silent film. I like this one better than the first one.", "desc": "Took another sample from The Mark of Zorro, a 1920 silent film. I like this one better than the first one.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "c-sharp minor", "bpm": "120", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Zorro Part 1", "date": "2025-10-24", "day": 12, "path": "zorro-part-1-oct-24-2025.mp3", "description": "Took a sample from The Mark of Zorro, a 1920 silent film starring Douglas Fairbanks and Noah Beery. This genre-defining swashbuckler adventure film was the first movie version of Zorro. First time using the Momentum VST to sample chop.", "desc": "Took a sample from The Mark of Zorro, a 1920 silent film starring Douglas Fairbanks and Noah Beery. This genre-defining swashbuckler adventure film was the first movie version of Zorro. First time using the Momentum VST to sample chop.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "c-sharp minor", "bpm": "120", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Endless Days", "date": "2025-10-23", "day": 11, "path": "endless-days-oct-23-2025.mp3", "description": "An electronic track inspired by anime and Daft Punk. I programmed the drums myself for once. Overall, I love the vibe of this track and plan on making a music video for it.", "desc": "An electronic track inspired by anime and Daft Punk. I programmed the drums myself for once. Overall, I love the vibe of this track and plan on making a music video for it.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "a-minor", "bpm": "120", "album": "Electro", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Better Midnight", "date": "2025-10-22", "day": 10, "path": "better-midnight-oct-22-2025.mp3", "description": "This is a good old-fashioned jazz jam that I made rather quickly. I improvised all the e-piano after I laid down the bass, and used GarageBand auto drummer. It came out quite nicely.", "desc": "This is a good old-fashioned jazz jam that I made rather quickly. I improvised all the e-piano after I laid down the bass, and used GarageBand auto drummer. It came out quite nicely.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "b-flat major", "bpm": "105", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Precious Chance", "date": "2025-10-21", "day": 9, "path": "precious-little-chance-oct-21-2025.mp3", "description": "I took this quote from the movie Royal Wedding, a 1951 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Musical comedy starring Fred Astaire and Jane Powell.", "desc": "I took this quote from the movie Royal Wedding, a 1951 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Musical comedy starring Fred Astaire and Jane Powell.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "c-major", "bpm": "88", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Organ Cloud", "date": "2025-10-20", "day": 8, "path": "organ-cloud-oct-20-2025.mp3", "description": "Relaxing. Ambient. Organs and a pinch of percussion. Why not?", "desc": "Relaxing. Ambient. Organs and a pinch of percussion. Why not?", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "g-major", "bpm": "110", "album": "Study Beats", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Psalm 63", "date": "2025-10-19", "day": 7, "path": "psalm-63-oct-19-2025.mp3", "description": "I wanted to make another Catholic Lofi song, but I couldn't find good audio. I went to the Matins for the day and discovered Psalm 63, which had a beautiful line. I read it myself and lowered the pitch a little.", "desc": "I wanted to make another Catholic Lofi song, but I couldn't find good audio. I went to the Matins for the day and discovered Psalm 63, which had a beautiful line. I read it myself and lowered the pitch a little.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "c-minor", "bpm": "95", "album": "Catholic Lofi", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Lofi" }, { "title": "Cubby Cubby", "date": "2025-10-18", "day": 6, "path": "cubby-cubby-oct-18-2025.mp3", "description": "Was trying to record vocals for this song, but my kids were being loud in the background. I recorded them instead, and caught my daughter saying \"cubby, cubby, cubby.\" Not sure what that means...But I left it in. There's a surplus of synths and effects in this one.", "desc": "Was trying to record vocals for this song, but my kids were being loud in the background. I recorded them instead, and caught my daughter saying \"cubby, cubby, cubby.\" Not sure what that means...But I left it in. There's a surplus of synths and effects in this one.", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "g-major", "bpm": "93", "album": "Downtempo", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Hold Me, Holy", "date": "2025-10-17", "day": 5, "path": "hold-me-holy-oct-17-2025.mp3", "description": "I was doing lip trills to warm up my voice, and it got recorded, so I left it in. I reversed my vocals for half the song; if it sounds strange and ethereal...that's why.", "desc": "I was doing lip trills to warm up my voice, and it got recorded, so I left it in. I reversed my vocals for half the song; if it sounds strange and ethereal...that's why.", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "b-flat major", "bpm": "82", "album": "Electronic", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Garden Stream", "date": "2025-10-12", "day": 4, "path": "garden-stream-12-oct-2025.mp3", "description": "", "desc": "", "tag": "", "vocals": "Vocal", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "c-major", "bpm": "122", "album": "Pop with Vocals", "artist": "Shalone Cason", "genre": "Pop" }, { "title": "Digital Dreamstate", "date": "2025-10-11", "day": 3, "path": "digital-dreamstate-11-oct-2025.m4a", "description": "", "desc": "", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "", "bpm": "", "album": "Daily Challenge Archive", "artist": "", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Where You Been", "date": "2025-09-30", "day": 2, "path": "where-you-been-30-sep-2025.m4a", "description": "", "desc": "", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "", "bpm": "", "album": "Daily Challenge Archive", "artist": "", "genre": "Electronic" }, { "title": "Socal Fireflies", "date": "2025-09-27", "day": 1, "path": "socal-fireflies-sep-27-2025.m4a", "description": "An ambient song that has cinematic vibes. The drums that come in at the end are dark and forboding. This track would be good for a movie.", "desc": "An ambient song that has cinematic vibes. The drums that come in at the end are dark and forboding. This track would be good for a movie.", "tag": "", "vocals": "", "chords": "", "lyrics": "", "key": "", "bpm": "", "album": "Daily Challenge Archive", "artist": "", "genre": "Electronic" } ] } ]