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.)
Album: Red Milk (RPM 2012)
Written by: Damian Lethbridge
El Matador
I was born into a fire
Only days alive and swallowed whole
Tight in the grip of man
Cold and calloused hand
Side-step the blow
Joy is dissolution
Joy is dissolution…
The title track for this year's RPM album. One mic. Live take. Please forgive the missed notes.
LETTERS
Writing while I drive with voices in my mind
Passed along by friends I’ve never met
Trying to stay alive in one place in time…
A few months back, Jim (MTC) posted an outstanding acoustic track which summoned up a clear-as-day memory from my childhood. The vividness of that memory resulted in this song... Amazing how such significant events in your life (like recognizing…
Another "oldie but goodie" that had never really gotten the love it deserved... The original version came in at over six minutes (and even I recognize in looking back that it was WAY too long).
Written for a friend from days long past working in special needs summer camps... Now she's raising an autistic son, and doing an amazing job of it.
Still, none of it's fair.
One more instrumental before I move on to the vocals...
I came up with this riff one hazy night when I was 19. I'm in my 30s now, and rather more sober, but I still like playing this. It felt good to finally flesh it out.
My contribution to this year's RPM Kitchen Challenge.
Very silly.
Well, can’t you see the baby’s crawling
And pulling up all by herself
I can’t imagine what will be falling
When she climbs up on the shelf
See how much she likes to…
The third of three tracks in this year's "Winter Sketches" EP. As preparation for my concept for this year's RPM Challenge, ALL SOUNDS were produced on an iPhone. This track was recorded in a single pass using the Beatwave app.
This is a live cut from an NPR radio broadcast back in 1988 while my Irish Trad group Scartaglen was on one of its first east coast tours. Found recently on a cassette tape. Musically this was one of my favorite periods in the history of the band…
Just a rough version of a song I plan to record properly during this coming February's RPM Challenge.
EDUCATION REALITY CHECK
I work with children every morning
Check their progress every night
I'm an expert with technology
And interactive…
There I go again, thinking
You might have something to say
Some sympathy for me?
I’ve worn out my welcome tonight
And it’s freezing on this desert trip
I’ve been screaming at the slightest things
And Robert Blake smiles
On the tv by…
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!
Comments made by another cultural landslide
Instant fave! What a fantastic track! w;-)
One terrific project! This is absolutely my favorite. w;-)
What a great vocal! ~love~ w;-)
How true life is. Wonderful! w;-)
Beautifully written. Beautifully performed! w;-)
LMAO! Tell us how you really feel! w;-)
What a kick ass track! w;-)
Click instant fave! What a brilliant track! w;-)
Wow. We never knew this side of you! Nice - and RAW. Big, big thumbs up. k & w ;-)
I love this! The percussion is great! Put a big smile on my face! w;-)
BTW, that "Very VERY cool" was from us. (Not used to signing in from Twitter.) k & w
Irish jigs...always my favorites! w;-)
Instant fave! Love! w;-)
GREAT track! Put a big smile on my face. Humor with a thought provoking message! BRAVO! w;-)
Beautiful track! Beautiful vocal! w;-)
Had me at the 1st bar. EXCELLENT track! w;-)
My option again, one of your best tracks written. w;-)
Another wonderful track VC! w;-)
Absolutely wonderful. Just that. k & w ;)
This one had us from the first five notes. Wen says this might well be the best song you've ever done. Big Props, y'all. ;-) k & w