Back in 2006 I did an entire album of spoken word, or pseudo-rapping, whichever you like to call it... Stylistically it's very much inspired by Beck's album, The Information...
It began as a poem, until two separate friends inquired randomly how the song sounded... I replied, "What song?" and they laughed... So I went back to the studio and this came out... Enjoy!
(All parts by CMOR 2010)
This is from my 2007 album, 'Elbow Rhumba...' and explains how I feel about politics...
(Chorus lyric: O! Say, does that Star Spangled Banner wave goodbye, when the Altered States of America come down from on high...)
Fulla' Boulevard is about 2 street musicians who reunite after a long time apart... Thinking outside the jukebox isn't so hard, when you get fulla' boulevard...
This is an assault on all GMO producers and their sickly food... (Did you know the FDA co-owns the patent on the terminator gene, with Monsanto...)
Words and music by CMOR (2010)
This song ties in with a novel I hope to finish before the world ends... The story is about two elite secret society brats that sail a plastic boat out to the great garbage patch, only to discover a new ecosystem of advanced life, made entirely…
This is an assault on all GMO producers and their sickly food... (Did you know the FDA co-owns the patent on the terminator gene, with Monsanto...)
Words and music by CMOR (2010)
OK we lost power at a critical point in recording for RPM. This one was written and recorded the day I had to pack up all my recording gear and borrow a room at a local public business which was on a different power grid. The wind had caused some…
A fine blend of harmonies with a glorious rhythm track. Best when listened to with a glass of orange juice in your hand. Also note the subtle changes from deflection to distraction with a hint of seasoning.
Is that pre-delay? I think I like it, though it causes my brain to hear this track as more of an artistic composition, than a literary expression... It may grow on us!
SHOES
During the Iraq war there was a traveling exhibit: On a mall they would line up pairs of boots. One pair for each American soldier killed in Iraq.
(c) 2006 Royal T Music
I like this track, with all the ideas flowing through it... Background vox are beautiful and spooky, simultaneously! My one suggestion would be to take the lead vocals down some, as they stand out too far in fron t of the mix, in my opinion... :)
Noodling with the "art guitar" in DADGAD tuning in the Serra sculpture Vortex at the FW MOMA. No fx added, all natural reverb/delay inside the structure.
For my Wife
Liz and the boy are currently staying with her sister by the coast.
Just to catch some chill time after all that has happened this year.
They are gonna spend the school holidays up there.
Should be cool for the both of…
You know when you just become so familiar with your daily coffee place, or lounging area, that you just draw comfort at the sight of familiar faces? And when they're not there it irks you?
Also, anyone who draws a smiley face on coffee cups before…
First new one from me in a long time.
Kind of a love song, I guess.
Recorded in my new "studio" (3rd bedroom in the new house). Almost up and running now... shine and don't stop wondering!
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**Shine - A A J Russe**
On my way…
Victoria who knows who you are, who knows what you will become and what will turn you on,
where will you belong, Victoria
Victoria a pawn in someones game a smile so coy and innocent in some old fashioned world your a good old fashioned girl…
This is fun! So many different parallel ideas happening simultaneously... The sequenced keys, the heartbeat, and the Beck-like words... Makes me want to tap all ten fingers in 10 different ways!
Comments on CMOR's stuff
Cool video!!
Unexpected style . . . and enjoyable
:)
Great vocal. Nice meditative drone. Like the video too.
Nice Relaxed Presentation with Good Vocals
Nice! Love the vocal sounds
So good :)
:)
Love the mid bass man. the wide stereo is killer!
More swords!!
Hahaha nice ...
Cool spin on rap, cool.
:)
Some super cool stuff here CMOR, good work.
Hahaha brilliant, love intelligent protest songs and the slight influence of American Pie!!
Sweet song and sound, catchy rhythm, excellant, very well written :)
Great production :)
cool groove
Love the 60's sound.
couldn't agree more..cynical lyrics haha..u rock
Comments made by CMOR
This music is VERY alluring!!!
I love this!!! Amazing introduction and ambiance, too!!
Still one of my favorite songs ever!
Is that pre-delay? I think I like it, though it causes my brain to hear this track as more of an artistic composition, than a literary expression... It may grow on us!
I love this track! Packed with subtleties, yet so overtly passionate... Fun, fun!
This is a beautifully composed piece of music!! I totally favorited it...
This is a cool track! It has a calming vibe to it, and with all the stuff going on, it is mixed incredibly...
I like this track, with all the ideas flowing through it... Background vox are beautiful and spooky, simultaneously! My one suggestion would be to take the lead vocals down some, as they stand out too far in fron t of the mix, in my opinion... :)
Beautiful!!
Amazing production!! You all captured exactly what you set out to... It evokes a lot, and I needed to meet this song today... Gratitude!
Infinite skills in a song that's 1:44... I love it...
This is beautiful, and excellent songwriting... Is it self-produced? Excellent production!
This is a really pleasant experience to hear... Very honest and real!!
This is a fun soundscape... It tells a very interesting story!
This is a very intoxicating flavor, between the melody and the music and the content... Great job!
This wore down my patience and I finally turned it off... But you made me grin!
This invites me in, especially with the voice... I haven't deciphered it yet, but it sounds wise...
So beautiful... Looking inward through the outward, all becomes clear... I am now stillness, for 3:08 at least!
This is fun! So many different parallel ideas happening simultaneously... The sequenced keys, the heartbeat, and the Beck-like words... Makes me want to tap all ten fingers in 10 different ways!
This has a really nice vibe... How can I look the other way while I hear such a good song?