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Written and inspired by the moments in life that make you risk it all. Taking a leap of faith to change something in your life, or to love profoundly. In the end these moments are fleeting and yet what define the unique and tragic beauty of our lives – ”just a blink of an eye”

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“Blink of an eye” Credits: Written by Renée Asteria Peñaloza & Dave Shul Produced by Dave Shul Guitar and bass by Dave Shul Keys by Bob Crawford Drums by Ronnie Smith Mix by Studio Trilogy Mastered by Trakworx

LYRICS:

Every time I think that it will end, I find more inspiration in the end 

from you. 

You’re my muse.

Ever since  the day I met you 

you keep me driving deeper to improve. 

with you 

 I can’t lose. 

though all the pleasure and the pain that I thought would drain me 

i thought id loose , 

loose to you

but i ve escaped my self destruction 

i ve escaped your distraction 

now im good 

freed of you

CHorus

Riding the edge of the cliff

Taking all the risk

the fall is inescapable

We try not to slip

The end is inevitable 

clean cut or slow burn

it really dont matter anyway

it s just a blink of an eye

in universal time

Verse 2

You are nothing more than a speck on the windshield 

to be washed away

by the rain

and it only takes one look one small gesture

to give it all away

permanently 

CHorus x 2

Lyrics:
I woke up before the sunrise
Minds open to what would come
The ocean glass like a mirror
Warm water calming all my anxious desires

I will take the risk knowing this could end
In a split second but i don’t fear death
Ill brace for the punch knowing i will mend
I take the fall let go of it all
Release and enjoy the trip

I let myself float
Gravity free in my peace
I see you clearly
We are free of our bodies
I let myself float
Gravity free in my peace
I see you clearly
We are free of our bodies

I rest my eyes on the horizon
Giving thanks for another day
Painted in red and orange colors
Cool winds release me in a dream state

I let myself float
Gravity free in my peace
I see you clearly
We are free of our bodies
I let myself float
Gravity free in my peace
I see you clearly
We are free of our bodies

In my lucid dreams I find, every symbol of my life
With open wings I take flight,
With eagle’s sight all is
All is inside

I let myself float
Gravity free in my peace
I see you clearly
We are free of our bodies
I let myself float gravity free in my peace
I see you clearly
We are free of our bodies

Inspired by a man and his family in hospice who I got to sing to on his final day.

“Breathe one more breath” Credits:
Written by Renée Asteria Peñaloza & Dave Shul @dave_shul_guitar
Produced by Dave Shul
Guitar and bass – Dave Shul
Drums – Jay Lane @jaylanedrummer
Keys – Bob Crawford
Mix by Studio Trilogy
Mastered by Trakworx @trakworxmastering

“Step by step” is a self motivational message to keep pushing forward recognizing how far you’ve come with all life’s trials and blessings.

Stream here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/razteria/step-by-step Purchase here: https://asteriarecords.bandcamp.com

“Step by step” Credits:

Written by Renée Asteria Peñaloza & Dave Shul

Produced by Dave Shul

Guitar and bass – Dave Shul

Keys – Robert Crawford

Drums – Ronnie Smith

Mix by Studio Trilogy

Mastered by Trakworx

Lyrics:

Take it step by step

Day by day 

Counting my blessings 

Along the way (along the way)

I’m already there 

Don’t despair

(All in vain)

Cuz you have no control

(ease your pain)

Ova any of it at all

And you’ve already made it

You are here

And you’re doing it all

Yea

Yes you’ve already made it

You are alive

It’s your time to fly

You are passion and flame

Drive and patient

Don’t stop 

Don’t despair

No fear

There’s inspiration everywhere

I take it step by step

Enjoying the way

All the silver linings 

Of my cloudy days

I’m ready to share

Joy everywhere

(Ease your pain)

Your hand in mine

(There’s no shame)

Your ready to shine

Cuz you’ve already made it

Have no fear

We’re ready for the call

Yea We’ve already made it

We thrive

(Have no fear, it’s all right here)

And its time to fly

You are passion and flame

Drive and patient

Don’t stop 

Don’t despair

No fear

There’s inspiration everywhere

Take it step by step

Day by day

Counting my blessings along the way

Take it step by step

Take it step by step

Day by day

You are alive

(Have no fear, it’s all right here)

It’s your time to fly

You are alive

This love song is written for someone that I knew I had to let go of. But I know that what we have can never be erased and that the moments we have had together are eternalized. 

Credits:

Written by Renée Asteria Peñaloza & Dave Shul

Produced by Dave Shul

Guitar and bass – Dave Shul

Keys – Robert Crawford

Drums – Ronnie Smith

Mix by Studio Trilogy

Mastered by Trakworx

Lyrics:

Verse 1 

I see love all around me 

The sweetness of tears I hide 

Meeting your eyes 

Heart breaking of mine 

Beating inside 

Is power in me this resonating sound (This power) 

Is all I really need right here right now 

Chorus 

My heart knows what to do when words will not play with me 

It knows what to say when I can hardly breath 

It lets go as it knows how to love unconditionally 

I’m gonna let you be I wanna set you free 

Post 

Let you be 

Set you free 

Let you see 

Let you be 

Set you free 

Let you see 

Verse 2 

Everything comes full circle 

There’s nothing to fear this time 

I am so aware of the moments we shared
(so precious) 

Lives eternally In my heart and mind (Eternally) 

We both are free right now 

Chorus 

My heart knows what to do when words will not play with me 

It knows what to say when I can hardly breath 

It lets go as it knows how to love unconditionally 

I’m gonna let you be I wanna set you free 

Bridge

Everything happens for a reason just look towards the sky everything happens for a reason just don’t close your eyes 

Chorus 

My heart knows what to do when words will not play with me 

It knows what to say when I can hardly breath 

It lets go as it knows how to love unconditionally 

I’m gonna let you be I wanna set you free

This track was inspired by a person in the industry who was gaslighting me with respect to my musical career, telling me that what I was making was not good enough and that I had to hone it to one style of music and stop releasing material on my own and hand over the reigns to them to control. I did more research to find that this person seems to say this to many artists with ulterior financial motives. It’s my Fuck you song.

Credits:

Written / produced by Renée Asteria Peñaloza

Guitar and bass – Dave Shul

Drums – Ronnie Smith

Horn arrangement – Tenor and Baritone Sax – Dan Casares

Trumpet and Trombone – Joel Behrman

Mix by Studio Trilogy

Mastered by Trakworx

Lyrics:

Verse 1

No, you can’t do it all you know 

You can try but you will fail. 

You’re still here on this earth. 

I say it’s gonna gonna be OK. 

I thought that this was bout change today 

but now I know that I don’t give a damn anyway 

I’m not gonna do what you say 

Chorus 1

won’t let you get me down you 

i won’t let it stop me now. 

I won’t let it block me now. 

I’ll do what I can to break new ground. 

I won’t let it stop me now. 

I won’t let it be me down. 

I’ll keep on trying again again and again and again and again 

Verse 2

You can try but you will fail 

When I can I say yes my friend 

When I fall I get up again 

You’re thriving why don’t you give yourself a chance 

keep on trying and you’ll find your wealth 

don’t do what they say 

Chorus 2

you can’t stop me you can’t beat me down 

I won’t let it stop me now. 

I won’t let it block me now. 

I’ll do what I can to break new ground. 

I won’t let it stop me now. 

I won’t let it beat me down. 

I won’t let it beat no won’t let it stop me now whoa 

Bridge

All the colors of the rainbow

Coming in the white light

COMbine inside

Combine

It’s alright

Chorus 3

won’t let it stop me now won’t let it be me down. 

I won’t let it block my love to you and me and all around. 

I won’t let it stop me now. 

I won’t let it block us. 

yes i won’t let it beat us down now I won’t let it stop us now whoa

This song expresses the desire to live and love to your fullest extent, take the risks without fear, recognizing that we have the potential and the power within us to fulfill our wildest pursuits and beyond. It started with the mode – C#phrygian – so that the rabab, a traditional Turkish instrument could be featured. 

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/razteria/sing-it-all-out

“Sing it all out” Credits:

Written / produced by Renée Asteria Peñaloza

Guitar and bass – Dave Shul

Keys – Robert Crawford

Rabab – Daniel Makovej

Drums – Ronnie Smith

Horn arrangement – Tenor and Baritone Sax – Dan Casares

Trumpet and Trombone – Joel Behrman

Mix by Studio Trilogy

Mastered by Trakworx

Lyrics

Verse 1

It’s never too late as long as you are here

Have discipline just

Implement it all stepwise

Make the most of these precious moments

And you’ll have no regrets 

Rest 

decorate it with flowers keep growing

Work towards your dreams (ooo)

Fight till your fists are bloody (ooo)

Sing till you are tired (ahh)

Or till you cry for joy

Chorus

Sing it all out (sing it)

Love deeply (love deeply)

Be in the moment don’t ask for more (don’t ask for more)

Bring it all now (bring it)

live fiercely (fearlessly)

You’ll figure it out you don’t need more

Verse 2

Everything you need is right here (hear)

Take it all with ease right here (hear)

and you ll have no regrets

Blessed

With your power keep going

Take all the risk (ooo)

Treat all your cuts with honey (ooo)

Always be inspired (ahh)

And you will find your voice

Chorus

Sing it all out (sing it)

Love deeply (love deeply)

Be in the moment don’t ask for more (don’t ask for more)

Bring it all now (bring it)

live fiercely (fearlessly)

You’ll figure it out you don’t need more

Bridge

Don’t try to hold back time no

Grasp the moment

cry if you need to

Try to smile between the fears

You are only human

Trust in the divine 

Chorus

Sing it all out (sing it)

Love deeply (love deeply)

Be in the moment don’t ask for more (don’t ask for more)

Bring it all now (bring it)

live fiercely (fearlessly)

You’ll figure it out you don’t need more (don’t ask for more)

Chorus

Sing it all out (sing it)

Love deeply (love deeply)

Be in the moment don’t ask for more (don’t ask for more)

Bring it all now (bring it)

live fiercely (fearlessly)

You’ll figure it out you don’t need more

This song was inspired by someone in my life who I ached to have in my arms but with whom I knew I could have no expectations. In writing this song I hoped that it can share the beauty of the energy that I felt, even if I could only continue on with our connection in thought.

Credits

Written /produced by Renée Asteria Peñaloza

Guitar – Dave Shul

Bass – Waddell Bell

Keys – Raliegh Neal 

Piano – Robert Crawford

Drums & BVox – Ronnie Smith

Horn arrangement – Tenor and Baritone Sax – Dan Casares

Trumpet and Trombone – Joel Behrman

Mix by Studio Trilogy

Mastered by Trakworx

Lyrics

Surrender

Verse 1

No I don’t know what is gonna happen

Today this year this life

But i will

Put my faith in you

I won’t ask for anything more

Just give me one chance 

To be more

Than a friend

Pre chorus

Take the risk with me extend our lives were meant to be

Chorus

Surrender to me

Can’t you see I’m here for you  – can’t you see I’m here for you-o-u

There’s nothing to fear

can’t you see I’m here for you

Let your heart take over

Verse 2
Now i know

You’re right in front of me

In this space and air we share

And i hope

You can feel me too

I know that i can’t control

Our future or past 

But my love

I can send it

Pre chorus

Take the risk with me extend our lives were meant to be

Chorus 2

Surrender to me –

Can’t you see I’m here for you  – Can’t you see I’m here for you-o-u 

Surrender to me

Can’t you see I’m here for you-

Can’t you see I’m here for you-

can’t you see I’m here for you-o-u 

Can’t you see I’m here for you

Can’t you see I’m here for you-o-uuuu

Surrender to me

we’re meant to be baby

ohh

let your heart take over

surrender to me

were meant to be