A further march down the road in acl's evolution - and one of the many directions we've been dying to get to... it's, ummm, water-y. (And this song is especially dedicated to J Wentz.)
Some time ago whilst YouTubing, I stumbled across several videos of old seafaring songs or sea "shanties". Unbelievably, that triggered some very ancient RAM of elementary school music classes wherein we were taught several of these songs. And…
Thinking about and inspired a lot by trees lately. That, and the excellent film Rivers and Tides.
Arboreal
Drink in the sun
Until the day is done
Dance with the wind
Circle of life has no end
Roots into the ground
Arms reach up to the…
This was the first time I ever tried doing a Christmas song (December 2008), so I figured I would do one in an older style, with psychedelic tinges. I added some Dickensesque material to the front, complete with old radio show style sound effects…
From 2011... If the Beatles did a Christmas song. I decided to have some fun with the intro, sort of a 1940's sound and then...off we go! Then some Christmas psychedelia at the end. Ear candy, I suppose. ;)
My contribution to the 2011 RPM Holiday Challenge.
I want to be your Santa's elf
I want to build your toys
I want to be the one who makes
Presents for the girls and boys
I want to slide down your…
Baby can you here the thunder tonite?
Baby can you here the rain coming down, down?
Lately Ive been dreaming of you lying next to me and I realise your gone
And I cant seem to find
A way to stop these tears, from bleeding out this heart of…
Comments on another cultural landslide's stuff
Excell - lant - tay Love it LG
Yeah, I hear Grace Slick also... Like from the crown of creation album. Cool stuff LG
I'm getting a Grace Slick / Jefferson Airplane feel off of this.... Awesome! LG
What a silly, fun song... I love this one... LG
Love it! Love it! LG
One of my favs here, or anywhere!!! LG
I enjoyed this humourous romp... LG
Still GREAT!!
Well, this is lovely!
That bass is awesome! Great build!
dig the guitars and the vocals! cool song KC
cool, psychedelic piece like it a lot! KC
Man, I like your music a lot great dreamy piece I'm floating :-) KC
great song! love the vibe here Excellent vocals top stuff! KC
I'm old but this made me feel young again, hehehe :-) great song! KC
In the great tradition of Bowie crossed with the commentary of David Byrne. Well done.
I just got a post I shared 6 years ago. I'm listening to you now..... it still makes me weep. Still <3 you. Lynn Garrison-Illescas
Great fun!
Still one of the best tracks on Alonetone!
Thank you!
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Oh yeah, Totally digging this track! Smokes. Just smokes! w;-)
I'm loving this. w;-)
Totally dig this. w:-)
Beautiful track, beautiful lyrics. I love it. w;-)
How did I miss this? Love the track, great cover! w;-)
Schweeeeeet! w;-)
Brilliant! Just brilliant! w;-)
Instant fave. Again.
Freakin' gorgeous. Just that. MORE BRANDO
Way, way overdue... but way, way welcome. MORE.
Instant fave! Cover or not, it's fabulous! w;-)
Absolutely gorgeous piece, Kirk! w;-)
This is great, Gary! w;-)
Rocks! w;-)
And how did I miss this? Beautifully played as always! w;-)
How did I miss this? It's gorgeous! w;-)
Can I fave this like, 1,000 times? I. Love. This. w;-)
Tim, I love this! Great grove & fun! w;-)
Oh yeah, Gary! This is great! w;-)
This is fabulous! Instant fave! w;-)