I'm alergic to this one -- it always makes my eyes water. I think you're one of the best Political Folk/Social Commentary songwriters of all time. Hell of a fine picker too!
~Through the night, and darkness, we rush forward to the tops of the universe. What for we're?~
The original version of this song was composed, written and mixed on board of the night train to Berlin, in 2004. Here is an updated version number…
Overnight
the world went fake
Everything has been replaced
With pale imitations
Gray reflections
The food has no taste
Surrounded by automatons
Programmed not to see what's going on
Cheap props and flimsy sets
A tired plot and bad effects…
Began with the drum beat, added some guitar sounds, messed about with Revitar 2 and put them on top of the drums, did some experimenting with the lyrics, I looked up all the strains of weed and made a list of their names and made the song out…
Song #2 for the RPMC. My goal is to have 12 short tunes (1-3 minutes long), so I need to pick up the pace.
Again, quartal tuning on the top 3 unison pairs of the 12 string. I've been listening to Ralph Towner's Blue Sun, hence the title.
I read in the newspaper about an 82-yr-old woman in Houston who got arrested for growing seven marijuana plants in her back yard. The song almost wrote itself.
Written by Greg Connor
Lyrics:
Old Country Songs
Wooden Chair by the window
Gibson on my lap
And the time I spend strumming
Is never coming back
The sun is shining on me
Evening won’t be long
I’m living in the city
Singing…
In one part I harmonized the E Phrygian intro with G Mixolydian, thought that was kinda neat. In the original tune I like the lyrics: "I am not a sailor, I am a captain, I am a captain." Electric guitar kicks in around the half way point.
So after hearing some of Stephen Krell's outstanding picking, I asked him if he'd like to play along with any of my songs... I can't be happier with the one he picked to add his banjo to (seeing as how the song is written about my favorite Pete…
Poor Reg's mate Ronald lost his job in the Government cuts now this whole world is caving in..... he has the bailiffs pounding at his door and he can't take anymore........he has lost his pension....soon to lose his house ......he's already lost…
Well....the lead in the background and the main is done by a vocal Fx ......no guitars were harmed ......the rest of the music was my trusty M-audio Pro keys ......i sent it over to the other Reg as an example of what i wanted him to do with…
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I love the harmonica!
Well done. Nice recording.
as it is,is just how it should be ......excellent love that harp and guitar with that voice of yours you can't go wrong .......
A great vocal and great harp on this oh so timely recording. Thank you my friend for sharing this very important music!
I love the way you pronounce "bourgeois town"
Nice song and playing.
:) yep your right there ...
Cool lyrics and beautiful guitar work, nice message
Now that's music! First Class John !!!
Me too. Lovinly placed clear Parts.
Beautiful playing!
how's it going friend ? I've been thinking about the future, the past, and dealing with the present.. Right now I'm just enjoying your tunes
Very nice guitar duet.
neat eco with your intricate guitar work a beautiful sound.
Sweet clear Harp playing . Loved it
Hello, John.Very exciting arrangement kept mt ears sharp. 1:10 to 1:53.. thats good stuff....Steve
shaking it on down John
I'm alergic to this one -- it always makes my eyes water. I think you're one of the best Political Folk/Social Commentary songwriters of all time. Hell of a fine picker too!
Very poignant. And I love the feel of "conversation" between voice and instrument.
HA! That made me smile this morning!
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I remember watching doves flying around Checkpoint Charlie back in the 70's.
Great lyrics.
The theremin sounds are a nice effect.
Very nice.
Hilarious. Probably true.
Like this one Gene.
Soundin like Mississippi Fred McDowelll on this one.
There's more old drunks than there are old doctors.
After years of med school they still call it practising medicine.
Don't step on the grass,Sam.
I got tendonititus from our last housesigning.
Tell it like it is.
Great cover
A well written song. Resonates on several levels.
Deft phrasing.Very tasty.
Holy Guacomole!
Nothing beats a well written song.
...pullin at da rug...
Great expirimental sounds.
Dark tones.