My music

I have released 8 original songs under the name Tantalize so far. I’ve written the music and the lyrics for these. I also play guitars and keys in these songs.

Tantalize - Remant song

Debut single, an instrumental one. Music & guitars by me.

Tantalize - Night

Second single, now with lyrics. Music, lyrics, guitars, keys & production by me.

I am looking down but never behind
I am drinking poison, it makes me unwind
You always seem to have the answers
The brink of light is all I'm after

Go alone, the night takes you in
You won't feel a thing, I swear
Take the fall, there's nothing to win
No one to hear you pray

I feel like I've been here before
But now the skies are painted black
Mellow is the fate that I've got
Considering what I've done

Tantalize - Disappearance

Third single, a mellow one. Music, lyrics, guitars & keys by me.

After the day has faded away
I light the fire to ease my mind
I'm afraid of being left alone
I can't hold onto this life on my own

I'm tired and I speak out all the words in my heart
I'm hiding some kind of love
You can see all the hurt in my eyes
I burnt through the colors like the sky above

Can you help me tear my fears apart
and turn them into somehting new
All around me is beauty and hope
but I can't comprehend this life without you

Tantalize - The light that shines

Feeling hopeful here. Featuring Sunnie Williams on vocals. Music, lyrics, guitars, keys & production by me. This song was mastered by the one and only KRAMER.

With those words you said to me
I fell into a void
Please, won't you let me go
Without any memories
I played with all the possibilities
Left with one, the disability

To love you more & to love me less
To see the future right in front of me
Something that made me cry & confess
Made a home in my heart
Every day I seem to recess
This life crumbles & I fall apart

Hey, I'm learning to receive
The light that shines upon me
While I'm learning to see
The fight is already gone

Kind of feels like the end of the world
Kind of feels like a beautiful day
Making me want to smile through the pain
It's all the old love, I throw it away
I get it all now
There's no one to blame
For a heart that is inane

Tantalize - This grave is for me

I was feeling dark. Music, lyrics, guitars, keys & production by me.

This is what life is for me
It’s made of dark & loneliness
You think I’m gonna change for you?
This is nothing new to me
I’ve felt it since I came to be
I know that I am stronger now
I hope this never brings me down

Step to the side
While I dig this grave for me
You, still alive
Go on & set me free

I tried so hard to love
I tried so long to feel
But I never got above
All the things that made me kneel
Day turns into night
And pain turns into rest
I need to lay down here
And forget everything you said

Tantalize - Nightmares

Searching for the way. I spent days finding the right image for the cover art. When I found the perfect piece of art, I spent hours retouching it. Music, lyrics, guitars, keys & production by me.

Forgive me, I have wasted all my days
I'm finding myself to be just a grieving castaway
Falling to the ground
I have lost my way to be
Time to come around
I'll make an end to my hesitation

Craving to be something more
I'm just a little man
I'm dreaming of places unsoiled
Am I the only one?
Before I drown in the flames
I won't settle down
These are my nightmares untamed
Hold on to what I lost

I'm at the point of no return
I'm sinking underground my world is spinning
Grieving apparitions
They talk to me but
I've lost all the reasons
Put the lights out

Tantalize - Out of my head

This is a softer pop-rock song featuring Andrew Capra from Nashville on vocals. Music, lyrics, guitars, keys & production by me.

You came to the ruins of all
That used to be beautiful
Waters receding
Revealing all underneath
Eyes now fixated
On the horizon
Before I walk away
I need to clear my soul

Take me out of my head
So I can see that there's more
To this life than this grief
I've felt for so long
Let me start again

Bring forth another truth
Bring me down on my knees
Will I ever find the cure
I ask you once more please

Tantalize - Falling into myself

A single from 2019. First time kind of featuring all local talents. Music, lyrics, guitars, keys & production by me.

Take another look at me now
See, I'm a broken man
But if feels good to believe in you
All the pretty things you say

Revelations, they come & go
I think my heart was made to stray
I'm fighting off all my demons
They always color my world gray

I wonder if all I'm left with
Are my memories
I'd love to keep you near me
But I'm falling into myself
So go, or stay
I don't know what I'll be

I was hoping you could erase it all
But I think it's part of me
Barely coping with another fall
I think of you and I'm sorry

What’s wrong with me?
What am I feeling?
Well, I’m starting to see
I’m always kneeling
All the smiles are fake to me
All the happiness but a facade
Drop the love, give me the grief
I’m down but I’m ready to fall

Unwell behind my temple
The devil has appeal
Feels like I’m going mental
Ill will, take the wheel

I can’t force you to give a fvvk
Time will take you, you little fvvk

This is to end
I can see the flames
Time to descend
Sever the chains
Same mess on another day
I’m the king of failing all
I’m here to decay
Ill will, take the wheel

What musicians have said about working with me?

I have collaborated with some great artists from around the world while working on my songs. This is what others have said about working with me. All these can be found on my Soundbetter profile by clicking here.

“I had a beautiful experience working with Samu and mastering his music. His mix was excellent so the mastering process was a breeze. Samu communicated his needs clearly and courteously. A real professional. I hope to be working for him again someday.”
- KRAMER (Producer of the song “Girl, you’ll be a woman soon” by Urge Overkill that is featured in Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp fiction”.)

“Samu is a fantastic songwriter and producer. I have worked with him on a few different projects and have always been impressed by his originality, professionalism, and creativity. As someone who works with a lot of different clients I can say that Samu is absolutely one of the most professional and talented clients I've had the pleasure to work with. Highly recommended!”
- Nate Barnes (Drummer, writer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who has opened for The Who, Van Halen, Aerosmith, The Black Crowes, Stone Temple Pilots, Queens Of The Stone Age, Jane’s Addiction, and others.)

“Samu has to be my favourite session musician I have ever worked with. He is so polite, cares so much about your vision and is able to help you achieve it. His quality of work is 10/10, his delivery speed is 10/10 and all of his communication is 10/10. He managed to interpret exactly what I wanted without me being able to put it into words and I cannot thank him or recommend him highly enough.”
- Eric L. (Guitarist, songwriter & recording engineer)

“Samu has been a great client to work with, his tracks are professionally wrote, mixed and easy to work with. The work flow was clean and Samu was quick to respond if any questions needed answering. He gave a great brief into what he wanted whilst still giving creative freedom which is always a bonus. I’ve had great fun recording vocals for Samus track and really look forward to working with him again. Highly recommended.”
- Ethan Cronin (Vocalist and songwriter based in the UK.)

“Just finished mixing another song for Samu. It's a pleasure to work with him. He knows what he wants, clearly explains what to do and what to achieve. Files he provided are all performed and recorded very well. No need for extra editing.  I'm looking forward to more songs from Samu. One of the best clients I worked with.”
- Igor Korzhov (Recording engineer, mixing engineer & mastering engineer with 15 years of experience.)

“I had the pleasure of collaborating on a music project with Samu! His communication and direction was clear which made it easy to do my part of the work. I highly recommend him!”
- Joe Dickey (Electric & upright bassist living in Nashville.)

“It was a total pleasure working with Samu again! What an amazing songwriter. He is also very thorough about his vision is very helpful! It was lovely working with you again Samu! Until next time.”
- Sunnie Williams (Writer & session vocalist living in Nashville.)

“I would highly recommend working with Samu. He is a top notch songwriter and provided me with a well-crafted recording which made the mastering process smooth and painless. I hope to master for Samu again in the future.”
- Julian Lowe (Mastering engineer with over 27 years’ experience.)

“It was such a pleasure to work with Samu. Clearly, Samu cares about his work very much! He was also really nice and polite, which is always appreciated. I really hope we'll be able to work together again in the future!”
- Jeanne Albin (Mixing engineer based in London.)

Become a patron?

You can support my music by becoming a patron. Being a patron you will be credited as the producer in all of the music that I will publish. You will have the rights to use my music for your personal or commercial needs. You can also alter the music I’ve created for your needs.

Contact me

If you wish to be a patron, please contact me by filling out a contact form by clicking this text or choosing “Contact” on the menu.