OK, so just in the spirit of the season (!) here's a playfully spooky little creation.....maybe imagine all those skeletons dancing around the place!!! I should maybe pay some homage to Tim Burton/John Williams here...?
OK, so just in the spirit of the season (!) here's a playfully spooky little creation.....maybe imagine all those skeletons dancing around the place!!! I should maybe pay some homage to Tim Burton/John Williams here...?
:) I thought I'd commented on this one too... (been distracted by Mrs R's latest Christmas film choice ... it's not even December yet!!! It's got Dolly in, though... interestingly she looked older in 1996 than she does now!!) ... Anyways, yes, I like the insistent rhythm driving it on.
Oh yes, like it. And I agree with thetworegs - it does evoke some Christmas vibes (this maybe something to do with the fact my wife is binge-watching Christmas films on amazon prime and I can't really get away from it!!)
It is said that the Valley of the Kings is understandably a haunted and sacred place...hence the start and end of this composition, being no. 7 in the Fusion Soundscapes project....and hopefully evoking a sense of awe and majesty walking in the…
That’s a nice piece of music! I pictured downhill skiing or snowboarding. I’ll admit, we had a whole week of snow last week. That may be why I’m thinking along those lines.
Hi Paul! Thanks for the listens and the kind comments. I am definitely influence by the female folks singers like Joni Mitchell, Allison Krause, Linda Rondstadt...
I’m just listening now to this beautiful piece... your piano brings such a lovely uplift to this... like if they got away from the spooks they’re going to be alright now... happy Halloween 🎃
In Lockdown, I have really been inspired to return to my more classical roots, and have enjoyed playing around with the idea of epic style movie or cinematic themes/trailers. I have imaginatively named them Lockdown Orchestrations No. 1, No…
So, this is completely different!! In a homage to my favourite place to watch live music in the land...Ronnie Scotts....I have put together a groovin' jazz instrumental piece with a 'live' feel....!! Not really fusion as such, but added to the…
Oh yeah, utterly groove-tastic. Superb feel on the playing. I don't really know much about jazz, or fusion, or where the lines are drawn between that and the blues, but who cares, I like what I like and, like the man, says "sublime" ... Love those organ sounds. Niiice.
So, this is completely different!! In a homage to my favourite place to watch live music in the land...Ronnie Scotts....I have put together a groovin' jazz instrumental piece with a 'live' feel....!! Not really fusion as such, but added to the…
So, as a major change from countryside walking...a random leap for no. 6 in this series to visit the Greek Goddess of the Hunt...Artemis. More discordant, but hopefully capturing some drama!!
OK, for some reason, this has put an image of Angelina Jolie in my mind... (In a Lara costume, obviously!). Nice one... both the soundscape and the image!
Nice melody with good production just right for this Monday morning getting ready for the school run ..... it’s almost Christmas.although it’s only October ... it gives me that kind of feeling ... thank you
My latest Soundscape hopefully evokes an atmospheric evening in the desert, as outside the tent the girls make their mournful cries before the local musicians strike up a dance beat.....
For no. 3 in this soundscape compilation, I have imagined strolling along the waters edge, contemplating life on a blissful calm day with the relaxing shoreline sounds all around me....!
Yeah, nice one. We were meant to have a holiday in St Ives at the end of March. Luckily, the timing of everything worked out (just) that we got all our money back, trains and everything. But we didn't get our shore reflections... and watching on a Cam at the time, some buggers keep sitting in "our" seat! LOL
So for the second in the Fusion Soundscape project, I envisaged a few characters meeting up in one of the lonely passageways in the Underground near midnight, and having a bit of a soulful jam....! Hopefully have captured a little of the bleakness…
Pleased with this orchestration and the Tina Arena arrangement of this iconic Kate Bush classic...have always loved it! Produced and performed by myself, except for the stunning vocal performance by Tina of course .....
(Original Song…
Pleased with this orchestration and the Tina Arena arrangement of this iconic Kate Bush classic...have always loved it! Produced and performed by myself, except for the stunning vocal performance by Tina of course .....
(Original Song…
Pleased with this orchestration and the Tina Arena arrangement of this iconic Kate Bush classic...have always loved it! Produced and performed by myself, except for the stunning vocal performance by Tina of course .....
(Original Song…
**Song-writing Demo for FAWM 2022**
Song number 1
Written Sunday 6th February 2022
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OK, this is a bit of a departure for me - posting songwriting demos.
This is a one mic recording made this morning in the living room, touch of reverbs…
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I've been missing in action for ages - apologies to all, I'm about to start listening again too.
For ages, I'd been considering a move away from my trusty Boss BR1600 on which I've recorded and mixed nearly everything…
Thanks for your kind comment about the Concerto - not a synth library as such, but the BBC Symphony Orchestra Core library from Spitfire Audio.
Love the ethereal feel of this track of yours, by the way....👍
As a change, as part of the learning process I have been working on some cover songs, I love the Doors so here is my version of Love her Madly. Hope I do it justice.
This was written as a challenge in 2016 for a joint birthday party with a 30, 40, 60 and 80 year old birthday celebration all linked into one big bash.
First real go at using a DAW.
This was written with two acoustic guitars and a live vocal for my wife, as a surprise and a thank you for going to so many gigs with me and being so understanding about the time music takes up in my life.
This was written with two acoustic guitars and a live vocal for my wife, as a surprise and a thank you for going to so many gigs with me and being so understanding about the time music takes up in my life.
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And this is the last of the little threesome of In Your Hands, Little Thing, and this one, When I Try To Be Me.
It's in the key of 4th fret and was written just over a month later than the other two, on 19th March…
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So I got me a new geetar the other week.
Named her Lala, obviously. Seemed kind of appropriate - she wears a faded gold dress and is full of chunes and mischiefs.
This is our first effort together. It was meant…
Thanks for your latest round of positive comments, Andrew. Really most appreciated. Have access to unbelievable range of sound libraries etc and looking to try them all at the moment!!!
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So I got me a new geetar the other week.
Named her Lala, obviously. Seemed kind of appropriate - she wears a faded gold dress and is full of chunes and mischiefs.
This is our first effort together. It was meant…
Steve developed this beautiful track with his ukulele and I added some lyrics to make a "positive message" song for the times we are in.... Hope it makes you smile too...
It Won’t Be Like This Forever
Sitting here on my front steps
Listening…
Lovely melody, uplifting words....super. 👍👍
By the way, I noticed that only one of my playlists had been made ‘visible’ so now sorted that jn case you wanted a deeper delve!!
I wrote this one in response to a song writing challenge from the Minnesota Association of Songwriters. The title had to be Mississippi Moon and it had to have a I V VI I II chord progression somewhere in the song. Over 20 writers have signed…
Hi there from across the pond! Thank you so much for your kind words about a couple of my tracks....really appreciated. Been listening to few of your recent compositions....love the voice and sentiments - are you influenced by artistes such as Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell etc?
Well Reg is struggling can he find that belief in himself or not…….
Belief
Sat at the bar wishing again on a dream
Head floating into space
I got my eyes closed to the scene
Cause I know I sit here in disgrace
Another drink another whiskey…
Another collab with Paul Chapman (Chaperzee) from the other side .....
Nothing here
Is this all you had to say
When you talked to me today
I can’t see the games you play
Is it that you with your minds astray
I stand here in dismay…
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I found this one while I was digging through the shoe-box for the 1994 songs. Apparently I wrote it on 10th November 1995.
Foolishly, I thought it would only take a week or so to record... I was originally expecting…
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Brilliant Jimm
Oh yes. Love this one.
:) I thought I'd commented on this one too... (been distracted by Mrs R's latest Christmas film choice ... it's not even December yet!!! It's got Dolly in, though... interestingly she looked older in 1996 than she does now!!) ... Anyways, yes, I like the insistent rhythm driving it on.
Wow, that works, wasn't expecting it to at all, but it does, big time. Nice one.
Oh yes, like it. And I agree with thetworegs - it does evoke some Christmas vibes (this maybe something to do with the fact my wife is binge-watching Christmas films on amazon prime and I can't really get away from it!!)
Yep, that works. Majestic stuff.
That’s a nice piece of music! I pictured downhill skiing or snowboarding. I’ll admit, we had a whole week of snow last week. That may be why I’m thinking along those lines.
rolls along nicely ...."are they injians up there on crest of the valley?"
Hi Paul! Thanks for the listens and the kind comments. I am definitely influence by the female folks singers like Joni Mitchell, Allison Krause, Linda Rondstadt... I’m just listening now to this beautiful piece... your piano brings such a lovely uplift to this... like if they got away from the spooks they’re going to be alright now... happy Halloween 🎃
Wow!!!! Beautiful.... sweeping full of life.... You're amazingly talented.
Powerful and uplifting throughout... Love this!
Loving this just keeps getting bigger as you listen ....and that organ !
Oh yeah, utterly groove-tastic. Superb feel on the playing. I don't really know much about jazz, or fusion, or where the lines are drawn between that and the blues, but who cares, I like what I like and, like the man, says "sublime" ... Love those organ sounds. Niiice.
Sublime ...wish I was at Ronnies that night
OK, for some reason, this has put an image of Angelina Jolie in my mind... (In a Lara costume, obviously!). Nice one... both the soundscape and the image!
Nice melody with good production just right for this Monday morning getting ready for the school run ..... it’s almost Christmas.although it’s only October ... it gives me that kind of feeling ... thank you
Oooh yeah, love it.
Playing catch-up here... Oh yes, this was the right place to start. Cool sounds.
Yeah, nice one. We were meant to have a holiday in St Ives at the end of March. Luckily, the timing of everything worked out (just) that we got all our money back, trains and everything. But we didn't get our shore reflections... and watching on a Cam at the time, some buggers keep sitting in "our" seat! LOL
Digging these soundscapes. This one can't be London, though, it sounds far too clean and healthy for the Underground I know!! :)
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Thats kind…many thanks….
Thank you…much appreciated. As for Tina…..well there are programs out there that separate voice from backing…thats all I will say! 😉😉😉😉
Thank you so much…..
Very nice Andrew - and the edge provided by ‘live’ is great for the song 👍👍
Welcome back sir! Really nice song, instrumentation, and super sound quality even through the ol’ ear buds!! 👍👍🎶🎶👍
Thanks for your kind comment about the Concerto - not a synth library as such, but the BBC Symphony Orchestra Core library from Spitfire Audio. Love the ethereal feel of this track of yours, by the way....👍
Nice one.....I like the overall sound on this 👍
Cool track - I’m getting a Springsteen vibe here.....👍
This is excellent Peter....really nice feel and tone.
This is excellent Peter.....really nice sound and feel.
Cool track...👍
Like this a lot....especially the unexpected chord progressions in the 'all the morning it was raining' segment....!
Thanks for your latest round of positive comments, Andrew. Really most appreciated. Have access to unbelievable range of sound libraries etc and looking to try them all at the moment!!!
Hey, really love the feel of this track.....and Lala is sounding pretty damn awesome too!!
Lovely melody, uplifting words....super. 👍👍 By the way, I noticed that only one of my playlists had been made ‘visible’ so now sorted that jn case you wanted a deeper delve!!
Love your orchestral style! Can I ask what orchestra plug in you mainly use?....sounds superb!
Hi there from across the pond! Thank you so much for your kind words about a couple of my tracks....really appreciated. Been listening to few of your recent compositions....love the voice and sentiments - are you influenced by artistes such as Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell etc?
Really cool track........good stuff! Many thanks for your recent kind comments on Give him Glory etc....much appreciated 👍👍
Thank you for your recent kind comments about my Ronnie Scotts piece....and I love the feel of Nothing Here!! Right up my street....!!
Like this very much...really tight mix, and love the drum sound....