17 Years Old When I Wrote This Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2026-09-28 | 17 Years Old When I Wrote This
My Belle Ardent Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2024-03-19 | This is one of my earlier songs, probably early 90's. Recorded it back then too. The video is newer, probably like 2015 but we had never put it up. Actually I found it in an old drive and I had forgotten all about it. I think Susi looks fabulous in her Royal Blue outfit! Hope you enjoy!~X~*****Merchandise and music links follow:Our links:T shirts- etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22808945Twiter: twitter.com/XavierCalveraFacebook: facebook.com/SongwriterXandtheSkeletonBandSpotify: artists.spotify.com/c/artist/0eeFDgdADvU9XBHNJMu50G/profileon Itunes:itunes.apple.com/us/artist/songwriter-x-and-the-skeleton-band/id1170815885 CD’s- etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22807839Spotify: artists.spotify.com/c/artist/0eeFDgdADvU9XBHNJMu50G/profile
Only 4 Love - the one that started the Skeleton Band Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2024-03-04 | Only 4 Love. The first appearance of the 'Skeleton Band,' goes back all the way to 2012. This was the birth of the skellys and boney bois. We hope to bring you many more as you know our motto is 'Rock 'Til You Die.' This is the first appearance of Papa Calavera (guitar, vocals), Fred Kahlo (bass), and Susi impersonating Bonehead the drummer, who hadn't joined the band yet. Songwriter X, (our leader and songwriter as the name implies), introduces the band and lays the ground for the rise of 'Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band.' 12 years and counting, we hope to bring you more skelly bops in the years to come. RTYD or 'Rock 'Til You Die,' (of course the band is dead already!), is the motto of this wild ride!
Aleluya. Ya Pasara. Una Cancion de Amor y Esperanza Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2024-02-17 | Aleluya. Ya Pasara. Una Cancion de Amor y Esperanza para nuestro tiempo. Creo que todo compositor debe de tener una canción de aleluya en su resumen y aquí esta la mía! Espero que les guste- ~X~Susi y yo los queremos mucho, boney bois y girls! Nuestros enlaces:Twiter: twitter.com/XavierCalveraFacebook: facebook.com/SongwriterXandtheSkeletonBandSpotify: artists.spotify.com/c/artist/0eeFDgdADvU9XBHNJMu50G/profileMusic store- Download music: store.cdbaby.com/cd/songwriterxandtheskeletonband3 T shirts- etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22808945on Itunes:itunes.apple.com/us/artist/songwriter-x-and-the-skeleton-band/id1170815885 CD’s- etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22807839
The Legend of ZOrion Short Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2024-01-29 | This is part of a video collaboration with my friend Jude Walko, also know as the Wizard Z'Orion You can watch full video here: youtu.be/v56mp_YNtrg?si=wT62PujgwqoMFYdx
Ruby Tuesday- Wild Horses- Its All Over Now. Three Rolling Stones Covers, Skeleton Band Style Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2024-01-19 | Three of our favorite Rolling Stones songs Covers, Skeleton Band Style. 1- Ruby Tuesday. 00:002- Wild Horses. 03:223- It's All Over Now. 08:17
The Beatles Covers Skeleton Band Style Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2024-01-03 | Eight Beatle Covers Skeleton Band Style and one Beatle's inspired original song. The Beatles are one of my all time favorite bands and one of my main music influences. These Beatle songs are some of my favorites and a main source of inspiration for me. The Skeleton Band came up with their own version of these songs, like it says, 'Skeleton Band Style.' Hope you find joy in our work. Thank you.~X~*****Merchandise and music links follow:Our links:T shirts- etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22808945Twiter: twitter.com/XavierCalveraFacebook: facebook.com/SongwriterXandtheSkeletonBandSpotify: artists.spotify.com/c/artist/0eeFDgdADvU9XBHNJMu50G/profileon Itunes:itunes.apple.com/us/artist/songwriter-x-and-the-skeleton-band/id1170815885 CD’s- etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22807839Spotify: artists.spotify.com/c/artist/0eeFDgdADvU9XBHNJMu50G/profile
I Love Christmas 1.5 hours of New Christmas Music With NO ADS! Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-12-11 | I Love Christmas 1.5 hours of New Christmas Music With NO ADS! Tired of the old Christmas songs? Here is an hour and a half New and Original Christmas song videos WITH NO ADS! You can press and leave them in the background for new Christmas cheers or you can sit down and watch them like a movie. Merry Christmas boney bois and girlsI1- May All The Children of the World 0:002- I Love Christmas (Feat: Frances Tease) 3:583-From My Heart to Your Heart. 7:534- Reggae Christmas. 11:245- Enthroned by the Night 14:386- Christmas Sweetheart (Feat: Frances Tease) !9:137- On A Night Like Tonight 22:328- A Wizard’s Christmas (written Calvera- Walko) 25:589- A Wondrous Night 29:5410- Jesus Is His Name 34:0211- My Heart Is In Bethlehem (Feat: Frances Tease) 37:3812- I Love Christmas (Feat: Danny Magallen) 41:3413- Navidad Tropical (Spanish with English Subtitles). 45:1214- Los Peces en el Rio (traditional, Spanish with English subtitles). 48:1715- A Reggea Christmas (Feat: Frances Tease). 52:0316- Sweetheart. 55:2017- Sweet Baby Baby Jesus (Goodwill for Paris). 58:2918- Baby Jesus Is the Reason 1:02:1719- Merry Christmas Love of Mine (Feat: Frances Tease) 1:05:2220- Selling Christmas 1:08:4621- Christmas Memories (Feat: Rue Miller) 1:12:0322- Christmas- Learning to Fly 1:15:1223- I Love Christmas 1:18:2824- Why Does X Write A Christmas Song Every Year? Enthroned by the Night 1:22:13
A Wondrous Night - Jesus Was His Name - I Love Christmas Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-12-01 | 1- 00:01 A Wondrous Night 2- 4:12 Jesus Was His Name 3- 7:47 I Love ChristmasA Wondrous Night A three song set of Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band original Christmas tunes
Navidad Tropical and Los Peces en el Rio Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-11-28 | Dos villancicos en español. Uno original, el otro tradicionalTwo Christmas Carols in Spanish. One original and the other traditional.English translated lyrics. Letra traducida al ingles.
California Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-11-16 | California is one of our songs the Skeleton Band has been playing live in the las 20 years or so. We were happy to have 'Z'Orion the Wizard' in. this one. Always better with the Wiz around. And of course, los boney bois too!*****Merchandise and music links follow:Our links:T shirts- etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22808945Twiter: twitter.com/XavierCalveraFacebook: facebook.com/SongwriterXandtheSkeletonBandSpotify: artists.spotify.com/c/artist/0eeFDgdADvU9XBHNJMu50G/profileon Itunes:itunes.apple.com/us/artist/songwriter-x-and-the-skeleton-band/id1170815885 CD’s- etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22807839Spotify: artists.spotify.com/c/artist/0eeFDgdADvU9XBHNJMu50G/profile
Aliens Among Us Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-11-07 | Have you seen any aliens lately? We have, and here is the video to prove it.~X~*****Merchandise and music links follow:Our links:T shirts- etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22808945Twiter: twitter.com/XavierCalveraFacebook: facebook.com/SongwriterXandtheSkeletonBandSpotify: artists.spotify.com/c/artist/0eeFDgdADvU9XBHNJMu50G/profileon Itunes:itunes.apple.com/us/artist/songwriter-x-and-the-skeleton-band/id1170815885 CD’s- etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22807839Spotify: artists.spotify.com/c/artist/0eeFDgdADvU9XBHNJMu50G/profile
A Spooky Mess Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-10-31 | Happy Halloween Everyone from your own boney band!*****Merchandise and music links follow:Our links:T shirts- etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22808945Twiter: twitter.com/XavierCalveraFacebook: facebook.com/SongwriterXandtheSkeletonBandSpotify: artists.spotify.com/c/artist/0eeFDgdADvU9XBHNJMu50G/profileon Itunes:itunes.apple.com/us/artist/songwriter-x-and-the-skeleton-band/id1170815885 CD’s- etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22807839Spotify: artists.spotify.com/c/artist/0eeFDgdADvU9XBHNJMu50G/profile
Faded Days and Jaded Nights: 13 New Jazz and Blues Ballads Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-10-20 | These are jazz and blues inspired tunes with NO ADS. A 13 song album of jazz ballads, Skeleton Band Style. You can watch all the videos like a movie or leave it in the background as you to relax. Please let me know what you think in the comments. We need to get this baby out into the world!Yours truly,Songwriter X*****Merchandise and music links follow:Our links:T shirts- etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22808945Twiter: twitter.com/XavierCalveraFacebook: facebook.com/SongwriterXandtheSkeletonBandSpotify: artists.spotify.com/c/artist/0eeFDgdADvU9XBHNJMu50G/profileon Itunes:itunes.apple.com/us/artist/songwriter-x-and-the-skeleton-band/id1170815885 CD’s- etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22807839Spotify: artists.spotify.com/c/artist/0eeFDgdADvU9XBHNJMu50G/profile
I Dont Want You Back short Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-10-10 | A short version of our video 'I Don't Want You back
Imagine That Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-10-03 | This is the first salvo of jazz inspired tunes that will culminate on 10-31-23, Halloween, with the release of a 13 song album of jazz ballads, Skeleton Band Style. I know my background is NOT in jazz but hey, I'm a songwriter first and I write whatever the FUCK I want. For the jazz purists, I do RESPECT your feelings on the genre we call Jazz featuring Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald and so many more greats. I'm throwing my hat in the ring and at this point I'm trying to figure out what to call the album. Here are some ideas: 1- I Call Them Jazz: 13 New Tunes2- Jazz Maybe: 13 New Tunes 3- A Cuban American Songwriter Does Jazz: 13 New Tunes4- Songwriter X writes Jazz Ballads: 13 New TunesI also have some other ideas. Please let me know what you think in the comments. We need to name this baby and get him out into the world!Yours truly,Songwriter X*****Merchandise and music links follow:Our links:T shirts- etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22808945Twiter: twitter.com/XavierCalveraFacebook: facebook.com/SongwriterXandtheSkeletonBandSpotify: artists.spotify.com/c/artist/0eeFDgdADvU9XBHNJMu50G/profileon Itunes:itunes.apple.com/us/artist/songwriter-x-and-the-skeleton-band/id1170815885 CD’s- etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22807839Spotify: artists.spotify.com/c/artist/0eeFDgdADvU9XBHNJMu50G/profile
Take A Look Into the Future Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-09-28 | NO annoying ADS in our channel. Not Ever! Just pure NEW and ORIGINAL music for you!Our newest music video
Amor del Alma - Pa mi Cuba me voy Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-09-17 | Six music videos of songs from my album 'Pa' mi Cuba me voy.' I started writing these songs about the love of the land of my my birth when I was just seventeen years old. I don't think I will ever stop.the lyrics and the songs were inspired by the poetry of Jose Marti, especially his 'versos sencillos.Seis canciones de mi album 'Pa' my Cuba me voy. Yo comencé a escribir estas canciones del amor por la patria cuando tenia apenas diecisiete años. Creo que nunca terminare.las letras y la musica fueron inspirados por la poesía de Jose Marti, especialmente sus 'versos sencillos.'
Top of The pain Pain Chain short Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-09-08 | The tale of an evil warlord in Boneyland. For the full video go here:youtu.be/_Mxw6RErn6Q?si=5zyk_xIIuxrS3NCT
Building Castles in the Sand Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-09-01 | We spend our tenure in this Earth building Castles in the sands of life just to have them washed away many times during our existences and definitely in the end. But in this song you learn that the secret is in the building, not in the washing away, so let's build sand castles anyway.Our links:T shirts- etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22808945Twiter: twitter.com/XavierCalveraFacebook: facebook.com/SongwriterXandtheSkeletonBandSpotify: artists.spotify.com/c/artist/0eeFDgdADvU9XBHNJMu50G/profileon Itunes:itunes.apple.com/us/artist/songwriter-x-and-the-skeleton-band/id1170815885 CD’s- etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22807839Spotify: artists.spotify.com/c/artist/0eeFDgdADvU9XBHNJMu50G/profileon Itunes:itunes.apple.com/us/artist/songwriter-x-and-the-skeleton-band/id1170815885
A Piece of Moonlight Short #music #rockandroll Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-08-25 | I didn't realize until she died that this song is about our doggie Foxy. May you run in Dog Heaven forever! Watch full video here:youtu.be/JC6wQGqO4ZM?si=o0504lucTPiUQwTv
Guardian Angel Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-08-20 | Guardian Angel. A couple meets in the afterlife but the girl has to go back to Earth to live another life as she still has unfinished business to conclude. The guy decides to stay with her and become her Guardian Angel to protect her in her next life.We have another version of this song by the Magellan-Gulack Duo here youtu.be/SHIaVLnrFwU?si=8QObifE1B5tVxbejOur links:T shirts- etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22808945Twiter: twitter.com/XavierCalveraFacebook: facebook.com/SongwriterXandtheSkeletonBandSpotify: artists.spotify.com/c/artist/0eeFDgdADvU9XBHNJMu50G/profileon Itunes:itunes.apple.com/us/artist/songwriter-x-and-the-skeleton-band/id1170815885 CD’s- etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22807839Spotify: artists.spotify.com/c/artist/0eeFDgdADvU9XBHNJMu50G/profileon Itunes:itunes.apple.com/us/artist/songwriter-x-and-the-skeleton-band/id1170815885
Rattle Your Bones Short Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-08-12 | click on the link for full video: youtu.be/vjrc5Qaue3kCheck out Skeleton Rock: 13 New Classic Rock SongsSkeleton Rock: 13 New 'Classic Rock' Songs! (Scroll past description for Spotify link)"Rock 'til you Die!" In the next 49 minutes you will join the joyful Skeleton Band and the multi-talented Songwriter X as they "Walk the Dog," celebrate a "Gothic Girl," build a "House of Cards" with Alec Sullivan and mourn the loss of "Mary Jo!""Skeleton Rock" will get your feet moving at the very start. Pay attention to the amusing lyrics of "We're the Skeleton Band" and laugh along with us! Guitar god Rene Roman embellishes "My Own World" and X channels punk rockers for "Kill the Voices in My Head."Pundits say rock 'n' roll died in 2003. This album proves that, in 2023, the spirit of rock lives on!Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/2T69dkOpTzDjwSq8hAzskK?si=ni7amYpXSVyxEsf5Oo5ZBg.Apple Music: music.apple.com/artist/1170815885We have merch. Visit our Etsy store for T’s, CDs and more. etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX
Santiago de Cuba Carnaval - El Fuego de la Danza Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-08-04 | Santiago de Cuba Carnaval - El Fuego de la DanzaOur links:T shirts- etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22808945Twiter: twitter.com/XavierCalveraFacebook: facebook.com/SongwriterXandtheSkeletonBandSpotify: artists.spotify.com/c/artist/0eeFDgdADvU9XBHNJMu50G/profileon Itunes:itunes.apple.com/us/artist/songwriter-x-and-the-skeleton-band/id1170815885 CD’s- etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22807839Spotify: artists.spotify.com/c/artist/0eeFDgdADvU9XBHNJMu50G/profileon Itunes:itunes.apple.com/us/artist/songwriter-x-and-the-skeleton-band/id1170815885
House of Cards short Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-07-21 | click on the link for full video: youtu.be/a2RE2L6MRe4Check out Skeleton Rock: 13 New Classic Rock SongsSkeleton Rock: 13 New 'Classic Rock' Songs! (Scroll past description for Spotify link)"Rock 'til you Die!" In the next 49 minutes you will join the joyful Skeleton Band and the multi-talented Songwriter X as they "Walk the Dog," celebrate a "Gothic Girl," build a "House of Cards" with Alec Sullivan and mourn the loss of "Mary Jo!""Skeleton Rock" will get your feet moving at the very start. Pay attention to the amusing lyrics of "We're the Skeleton Band" and laugh along with us! Guitar god Rene Roman embellishes "My Own World" and X channels punk rockers for "Kill the Voices in My Head."Pundits say rock 'n' roll died in 2003. This album proves that, in 2023, the spirit of rock lives on!Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/2T69dkOpTzDjwSq8hAzskK?si=ni7amYpXSVyxEsf5Oo5ZBg.Apple Music: music.apple.com/artist/1170815885We have merch. Visit our Etsy store for T’s, CDs and more. etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX
I Dont Want You Back Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-07-14 | I Don't Want You back. Continuing with our original vocal jazz tunes. Our links:T shirts- etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22808945Twiter: twitter.com/XavierCalveraFacebook: facebook.com/SongwriterXandtheSkeletonBandSpotify: artists.spotify.com/c/artist/0eeFDgdADvU9XBHNJMu50G/profileon Itunes:itunes.apple.com/us/artist/songwriter-x-and-the-skeleton-band/id1170815885 CD’s- etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22807839Spotify: artists.spotify.com/c/artist/0eeFDgdADvU9XBHNJMu50G/profileon Itunes:itunes.apple.com/us/artist/songwriter-x-and-the-skeleton-band/id1170815885
Dead or Alive Short Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-07-08 | youtu.be/a2RE2L6MRe4 click on the link for full video
hey Old Man Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-07-04 | Hey Old Man. this video is dedicated not only to myself but to every old man who is, has been or will EVER be. Cheers, live long and prosper.Our links:T shirts- etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22808945Twiter: twitter.com/XavierCalveraFacebook: facebook.com/SongwriterXandtheSkeletonBandSpotify: artists.spotify.com/c/artist/0eeFDgdADvU9XBHNJMu50G/profileon Itunes:itunes.apple.com/us/artist/songwriter-x-and-the-skeleton-band/id1170815885 CD’s- etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22807839Spotify: artists.spotify.com/c/artist/0eeFDgdADvU9XBHNJMu50G/profileon Itunes:itunes.apple.com/us/artist/songwriter-x-and-the-skeleton-band/id1170815885
Rock Til You Die Short Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-06-23 | You die all alone and turn into bone, so Rock 'Til You Die!'
Fell In A Well Short #1 Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-06-17 | You can watch the entire video here: youtu.be/39cuyICMYsw
Roll the Bones Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-06-16 | Roll the Bones. Yes I know we put it up already but this is a much better video than the other one. I got inspired and started working on it and I really like the way it came out, so up it goes! -X-Lyrics after links. Our links:T shirts- etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22808945Twiter: twitter.com/XavierCalveraFacebook: facebook.com/SongwriterXandtheSkeletonBandSpotify: artists.spotify.com/c/artist/0eeFDgdADvU9XBHNJMu50G/profileon Itunes:itunes.apple.com/us/artist/songwriter-x-and-the-skeleton-band/id1170815885 CD’s- etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22807839Spotify: artists.spotify.com/c/artist/0eeFDgdADvU9XBHNJMu50G/profileRoll the BonesWords and music byXavier CalveraRoll the bones /. Let a new year come / Roll the bones / let the old be goneBe singing / only brand new song / Break away / roll the bones.Roll the bones / break a brand new smile / Roll the bones / Let your heart be wildStop the tears / And drop all your cares / Go on a tear / Roll the bonesDance away all the nights and days / when you seemed to lose your wayDance away all the sins of old / Dance away a new tale will be told.Roll the bones / let your heart be glad / Roll the bones / Drop away the badNever mind / all the tears you shed / Clear your head / Roll the bonessoloDance away all the nights and days / when you seemed to lose your wayDance away all the sins of old / Dance away a new tale will be told.Roll the bones /. Let a new year come / Roll the bones / let the old be goneBe singing / only brand new song / Break away / roll the bones.vamp to end- roll the bones
Babalu Aye Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-06-10 | Babalu Aye. From the musical 'The Orishas Are Coming to America,' Featuring Frances Tease on vocals and Roberto Gutierrez in percussion. Music by Xavier Calvera, book by Sue McRoberts Calvera. Babalu Aye:Babalú-Aye (from yoruba Obalúayé), Oluaye, Ṣọpọna, Ayé in Trinidad Orisha,[1] or Obaluaiye, is one of the orishas or manifestations of the supreme creator god Olodumare in the Yoruba religion of West Africa. Babalú-Aye is the spirit of the Earth and strongly associated with infectious disease, and healing.He promotes the cure for illnesses. He is always close to Iku (the force responsible for taking life), as he promotes healing for those who are close to death.[2] However, some fear Obaluaye because he is believed to bring disease upon humans, including smallpox, in which he is known as Ṣọpọna.[citation needed]His cult powers and spells are used against all kinds of diseases, but particularly against skin diseases, inflammation and airborne diseases that can cause epidemics. They are also used to cure people with seizure problems, epilepsy and catalepsy.[2]Heat is also a property of Babalu-aye, like fever, the body heating up to expel a disease, it is Babalu-aye acting on the human body, as well as the heat that comes from the depths of the earth. Therefore, any kind of sacrifice or offering to this orisha must be done during the day, when the temperature is higher. Usually considered hobbled by disease, he universally takes grains as offerings.[3]The Orishas:The Orishas (singular: orisha)[1] are spirits that play a key role in the Yoruba religion of West Africa and several religions of the African diaspora that derive from it, such as Cuban, Dominican and Puerto Rican Santería and Brazilian Candomblé. The preferred spelling varies depending on the language in question: òrìṣà is the spelling in the Yoruba language, orixá in Portuguese, and orisha, oricha, orichá or orixá in Spanish-speaking countries.According to the teachings of these religions, the orishas are spirits sent by the supreme creator, Olodumare, to assist humanity and to teach them to be successful on Ayé (Earth). Rooted in the native religion of the Yoruba people, most orishas are said to have previously existed in òrún - the spirit world - and then became Irúnmọlẹ̀ - spirits or divine beings incarnated as human on Earth. Irunmole took upon a human identity and lived as ordinary humans in the physical world, but because they had their origin in the divine, they had great wisdom and power at the moment of their creation.Some believers and practitioners of the Ifá religion, where the pantheon system of orishas originates, believe that orishas are a different class of divine beings who became deified, divinized or transformed after their departure from their human state on Earth. These practitioners believe the orishas to have been ordinary humans who were deified upon their death due to the lives they led, their outstanding spiritual growth and extraordinary feats accomplished in their lives while on Earth.[2]The orishas found their way to most of the New World as a result of the Atlantic slave trade and are now expressed in practices as varied as Santería, Candomblé, Trinidad Orisha, Umbanda, and Oyotunji, among others. The concept of òrìṣà is similar to those of deities in the traditional religions of the Bini people of Edo State in southern Nigeria, the Ewe people of Benin, Ghana, and Togo, and the Fon people of Benin.[2][3]
A Piece of Moonlight 2023 Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-05-20 | Only after watching this video several times I realize this song has become 'A Piece of Moonlight' for me after losing our friend Foxi. She was an integral part of Susi and me, a real friend you could count on. She was always there for you and we were always there for her. You could feel that she consider herself our protector, just as much we were her protectors. We have no doubt she would have fought with us had we been attacked. By anyone. This is something you know and we feel. I come back to this video often to visit my Foxi, Oh, I'll keep me her Piece of Moonlight. ~X~A Piece of Moonlight. We originally released this song and music video in 2017. For the 2023 release we remixed an remastered the song and re-edited the video. Our dog Foxy is the star. Foxy died a couple of years ago and she is missed. We still have Susi's other Spitz dog Quinn. (or as Spitzes are know in the United States 'American Eskimos.' Funny story about that. When US entered WWII there was a concern over violence to all people and things German, so the Spitzes got re-named 'American Eskimos.' When X originally wrote the song and then we made a video it was described as 'A Hymn to lost Love across the Universe.' However as X worked on the video it became evident the song and video have become about our dog Foxy. Good hunting wherever you are, dear Foxy!Lyrics below:A Piece of Moonlight Words and music byXavier CalveraI found me a piece of moonlight / it was left by my love as she went byHow I long for her silver kiss / how I love her red hawk wingsHow I miss her moonlit eyes / so I’ll keep me her piece of Moonlight.I found me a grove of old trees / they live in my heart as we speakA thoughtless man / he cut them downTo make his way / to a shanty townAnd like my love, they bit the ground / so I’ll keep me their piece of moonlightHigher and higher she flies / I see her eyes in the skiesHigher and higher she flies / she breaks off a piece of moonlight.I found me a piece of moonlight / it was left by my love as she went byHow I miss that love of mine / with her smile of brandy wineAnd her heart of old growth trees / so I’ll keep me her piece of moonlightHigher and higher she flies / she’ll never come back in this lifeSo I’ll keep me her piece of moonlightOh I’ll keep me her piece of moonlightYeah I’ll keep me her piece of moonlight
The Orishas Are Coming to America Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-05-12 | The Orishas Are Coming to America. This song is from a musical written in the early 2000's. Susi wrote the book, X the music and lyrics. The incomparable Frances Tease is singing the songs. The arrangements were develop by me (X), then my old friend Hector Pineda stepped in and added his magic. This musical was in development with a Hollywood producer in the early 2000's but our efforts fell short and it didn't get staged despite a great effort by our team and lots of money spent. Our Original Orisha team consisted of Susi and I, Robert "Kongakid" Gutierrez on percussion and Frances Tease with main vocals. Frances and I are working on these songs again after a ten-year hiatus and the plan is to make an album and get the songs out there for you and into the world.The Orishas:The Orishas (singular: orisha)[1] are spirits that play a key role in the Yoruba religion of West Africa and several religions of the African diaspora that derive from it, such as Cuban, Dominican and Puerto Rican Santería and Brazilian Candomblé. The preferred spelling varies depending on the language in question: òrìṣà is the spelling in the Yoruba language, orixá in Portuguese, and orisha, oricha, orichá or orixá in Spanish-speaking countries.According to the teachings of these religions, the orishas are spirits sent by the supreme creator, Olodumare, to assist humanity and to teach them to be successful on Ayé (Earth). Rooted in the native religion of the Yoruba people, most orishas are said to have previously existed in òrún - the spirit world - and then became Irúnmọlẹ̀ - spirits or divine beings incarnated as human on Earth. Irunmole took upon a human identity and lived as ordinary humans in the physical world, but because they had their origin in the divine, they had great wisdom and power at the moment of their creation.Some believers and practitioners of the Ifá religion, where the pantheon system of orishas originates, believe that orishas are a different class of divine beings who became deified, divinized or transformed after their departure from their human state on Earth. These practitioners believe the orishas to have been ordinary humans who were deified upon their death due to the lives they led, their outstanding spiritual growth and extraordinary feats accomplished in their lives while on Earth.[2]The orishas found their way to most of the New World as a result of the Atlantic slave trade and are now expressed in practices as varied as Santería, Candomblé, Trinidad Orisha, Umbanda, and Oyotunji, among others. The concept of òrìṣà is similar to those of deities in the traditional religions of the Bini people of Edo State in southern Nigeria, the Ewe people of Benin, Ghana, and Togo, and the Fon people of Benin (from Wikipedia)
One Foolish Letter Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-05-05 | I met Aussie Graham Henderson online and we collaborated on several songs - me doing the music, arrangements and singing, he writing the lyrics. This song 'One Foolish Letter' was our second collaboration. Sadly Graham passed away a few years ago and though we never met in person, I was certainly glad to have known him and written several songs with him. God Speed Graham! Fly Away to the Skies Forever!
Wake Me When Its Over Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-04-21 | Wake Me When It's Over. This video is a continuation of the Video 'About A Girl.' youtu.be/lghZu7zswj4.
Keep Your Coins I Want Changed Remastered for 2023 Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-03-31 | Music video based on the graffiti art of Banksy and Meek, with Susi and X making the graffiti characters come alive. Song remastered for 2023.
Only 4 Love Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-03-17 | Only 4 Love. This is our first skeleton band video circa 2012. Over 10 years already, wow, time flies!
Skeleton Rock: 13 New Classic Rock Songs Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-03-11 | Skeleton Rock: 13 New 'Classic Rock' Songs! (Scroll past description for Spotify link)"Rock 'til you Die!" In the next 49 minutes you will join the joyful Skeleton Band and the multi-talented Songwriter X as they "Walk the Dog," celebrate a "Gothic Girl," build a "House of Cards" with Alec Sullivan and mourn the loss of "Mary Jo!""Skeleton Rock" will get your feet moving at the very start. Pay attention to the amusing lyrics of "We're the Skeleton Band" and laugh along with us! Guitar god Rene Roman embellishes "My Own World" and X channels punk rockers for "Kill the Voices in My Head."Pundits say rock 'n' roll died in 2003. This album proves that, in 2023, the spirit of rock lives on!Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/2T69dkOpTzDjwSq8hAzskK?si=ni7amYpXSVyxEsf5Oo5ZBg.Apple Music: music.apple.com/artist/1170815885We have merch. Visit our Etsy store for T’s, CDs and more. etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX
When Love Sings the Song Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-03-01 | I met Aussie Graham Henderson online and we collaborated on several songs - me doing the music, arrangements and singing, he writing the lyrics. This waltz, 'When Love Sings the Song,' was our first collaboration. Sadly Graham passed away a few years ago and though we never met in person, I was certainly glad to have known him and written several songs with him. God Speed Graham! Fly Away to the Skies Forever!Video was by Cottonbro, one of the artist sharing their clips on pexels.com. I've never met him in person either but his images are perfect for this song!
Clouds and Sky 2023 Remastered Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-02-01 | Clouds and Sky. Our next album it's going to be called 'The Buesey Jazzy Side of X.' Yes, only Blues and jazz style songs. Of course this one, 'Clouds and Sky,' not only gonna be in it but it will also be the opening song of the album. 'Roll the Bones,' which we put up a couple of weeks ago, is also going to be in it. This will keep us busy for a while, don't you think!I usually like to have 13 track in our albums, the number 13 such a lucky one for a Skeleton Band! But we have already a number of jazz, blues songs in our catalogue plus some new ones and other you never heard before, so it's hard to say how many songs will end up in the album. We have merch. Visit our Etsy store for T’s, CDs and more. etsy.com/shop/SongwriterXDownload songs here on i tunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/so...
I Swear By My Guitar Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-01-20 | I Swear by My Guitar. -Words and music by Xavier Calvera-Merchandise Links after lyricsI Swear by My GuitarI love the way you look at meI love your smile that set me freeI love the way you areI love the way you talkI love the way you walkYou are you are you areDon’t ever change your waysIf you do I just mayBe lost forever moreDon’t ever lock the door‘Cuz I always want some moreYou are you are you areI love the way you smileThe way you dress your styleAlways rules in my heartI love the way you areI swear by my guitarYou are, you are, you are T shirts- etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22808945Twiter: twitter.com/XavierCalveraFacebook: facebook.com/SongwriterXandtheSkeletonBandSpotify: artists.spotify.com/c/artist/0eeFDgdADvU9XBHNJMu50G/profileon Itunes:itunes.apple.com/us/artist/songwriter-x-and-the-skeleton-band/id1170815885 CD’s- etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22807839We have more merch. Visit our Etsy store for T’s, CDs and more. etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX
About A Girl Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-01-13 | About A Girl. This song can be found on our album 'A Spot Upon My Wall.'open.spotify.com/album/24kA8Kjjr5b94oG4vIKdlLT shirts- etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22808945Twiter: twitter.com/XavierCalveraFacebook: facebook.com/SongwriterXandtheSkeletonBandSpotify: artists.spotify.com/c/artist/0eeFDgdADvU9XBHNJMu50G/profileon Itunes:itunes.apple.com/us/artist/songwriter-x-and-the-skeleton-band/id1170815885 CD’s- etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22807839We have more merch. Visit our Etsy store for T’s, CDs and more. etsy.com/shop/SongwriterX
Roll the Bones Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2023-01-06 | Roll the Bones. A boney song I wrote to celebrate the new year. If it's the Skeleton Band it has to be boney, dontcha think? Roll the bones /. Let a new year come / Roll the bones / let the old be goneBe singing / only brand new song / Break away / roll the bones.All the lyrics after our merch links.We have merch. Visit our Etsy store for T’s, CDs and more. etsy.com/shop/SongwriterXDownload songs here on i tunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/so...Roll the BonesWords and music byXavier CalveraRoll the bones /. Let a new year come / Roll the bones / let the old be goneBe singing / only brand new song / Break away / roll the bones.Roll the bones / break a brand new smile / Roll the bones / Let your heart be wildStop the tears / And drop all your cares / Go on a tear / Roll the bonesDance away all the nights and days / when you seemed to lose your wayDance away all the sins of old / Dance away a new tale will be told.Roll the bones / let your heart be glad / Roll the bones / Drop away the badNever mind / all the tears you shed / Clear your head / Roll the bonesBreakDance away all the nights and days / when you seemed to lose your wayDance away all the sins of old / Dance away a new tale will be told.Roll the bones /. Let a new year come / Roll the bones / let the old be goneBe singing / only brand new song / Break away / roll the bones.
Its Not the Right Time Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2022-12-31 | It's Not the Right Time. This is a song my dear, dear friend Rue Miller and I wrote and recorded around 2002. Wow, 20 years ago, time flies! I think it's a perfect song to remember her by. I kept the vocal track and rebuilt the arrangement from the ground up. I'm pretty happy with how it came out. I hope you think so too! Rue was my voice teacher. We became good friends, then co-writers and penned many songs together, including a couple of stage musicals, "Esther!" and "Bubbles." Rue died a few years ago and I wanted to put this song out there for her friends, family and for everyone to remember her in the new year. She was a special talent and the world needs to hear her remarkable voice again. They don't make'em like her anymore! Happy New Year, Rue!! Background Image by Dorothe from Pixabay We have merch. Visit our Etsy store for T’s, CDs and more. etsy.com/shop/SongwriterXDownload songs here on i tunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/so...
Christmas Memories Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2022-12-12 | Christmas Memories. This is a Christmas song my dear dear friend Rue Miller and I wrote and recorded probably in the late 90’s. She was my voice teacher and we became good friends and then co-writers and we penned many songs together. Rue died a few years ago and I wanted to get this song out there for her friends and family during the holidays. We all miss her so! We have merch. Visit our Etsy store for T’s, CDs and more. etsy.com/shop/SongwriterXDownload songs here on i tunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/so...
Selling Christmas Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2022-12-09 | Selling ChristmasSelling Christmas. From a Christmas Album of 15 New Original songs. You can download it and stream it in iTunes Spotify and all the other platforms. Of course you can play it here for free, a gift to our wonderful boney tribe! ~X~distrokid.com/hyperfollow/songwriterxandtheskeletonband/from-my-heart-to-your-heart-new-christmas-songsWe have merch. Visit our Etsy store for T’s, CDs and more. etsy.com/shop/SongwriterXDownload songs here on i tunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/so...
I Love Christmas. Five New Christmas Songs Feat. Frances Tease Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2022-11-30 | I Love Christmas. Five New Christmas Songs Feat. Frances TeaseI Love Christmas 0:00Merry Christmas Love of Mine 3:56A Reggae Christmas 7:21Christmas Sweetheart 11:02Bethlehem 14:21We have merch. Visit our Etsy store for T’s, CDs and more. etsy.com/shop/SongwriterXDownload songs here on i tunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/so...
From My Heart to Your Heart (New Christmas Songs) Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2022-11-25 | From My Heart to Your Heart (New Christmas Songs)A Christmas Album of 15 New Original songs. You can download it and stream it in iTunes Spotify and all the other platforms. Of course you can play it here for free, a gift to our wonderful boney tribe! ~X~distrokid.com/hyperfollow/songwriterxandtheskeletonband/from-my-heart-to-your-heart-new-christmas-songsOn A Night Like Tonight 0:00A Wondrous Night 3:27Enthroned By the Night 7:41This Is Christmas 12:12From My Heart to Your Heart 15:52A Reggae Christmas. 19:26A Wizard’s Christmas 22:40Jesus Was His Name. 26:36May All the Children of the World 30:10I Love Christmas 34:12Selling Christmas 37:42Navidad Tropical. 40:57Christmas Sweetheart. 44:02Today Is Christmas 47:09Sweet Baby Jesus. 50:25We have merch. Visit our Etsy store for T’s, CDs and more. etsy.com/shop/SongwriterXDownload songs here on i tunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/so...
Shadows Fall Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2022-11-16 | Shadows Fall. This song is a from our new album 'A Spot Upon My Wall.' Btw, this is the song I want to be played at my funeral. I wrote this song quite a while ago, maybe 20 years, maybe more and I've played it quite a bit, but I never recorded it before. Who knows, maybe superstition that if I put out my funeral song it's be time to go! But I am not afraid anymore. I feel good about sharing it with you guys here and now. Not that I am gonna go anytime soon, that's up to the Universe, not me. Cheers!Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/0eeFDgdADvU9XBHNJMu50GApple Music: music.apple.com/artist/1170815885All the songs in the new album 'A Spot Upon My Wall, ' are about a hope for a better world. More coming soon, come join us in the fantasy land of the Skelly band. Romp with us throughout our world of perfect imperfections. We're waiting for you, don't delay!We have merch. Visit our Etsy store for T’s, CDs and more. etsy.com/shop/SongwriterXDownload songs here on i tunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/so...
Ashes and Dust Songwriter X and the Skeleton Band 2022-10-31 | Ashes and Dust. This is a preview of our new album 'A Spot Upon My Wall,' scheduled to drop on 10-31-22 Halloween day! distrokid.com/dashboard/album/?albumuuid=F13A2E59-FCBD-4F52-AE8929A989131A30Spooky Season is here! Ashes and Dust, Hey Batter Batter and the other songs in the album are about a hope for a better world.. More coming soon, come join us in the fantasy land of the Skelly band. The first of several brand new videos for Halloween 2022. Romp with us throughout our world of perfect imperfections. We're waiting for you, don't delay!We have merch. Visit our Etsy store for T’s, CDs and more. etsy.com/shop/SongwriterXDownload songs here on i tunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/so...
