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.)
A 7/8 improvisation on a set of 3 Bata drums, accented with afucha, tube shekere and cowbell.
The number 7 is a symbol for perfection or completeness: 7 colors in a rainbow, 7 musical notes in a scale, 7 days = a week, etc.
In Cuba, the…
I couldn't resist crossing swords with Alex on this deft song of his which left me quite touchéd!
*Inspired in part at least by accidental meat on meat.*
Here's the original track.
The berimbau is a Brazilian instrument associated with Capoeira, which is a Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, sports, and music. It was created in Brazil mainly by descendants of African slaves with Brazilian native…
~timeless~
Rhythms of modern life, which comes from the environment and force us to follow, are often (let say, always) does not correspond to our inner rhythms. First, we do not have time to stop, think, or simply do nothing. Then when we…
Just a simple humble ditty, one of a handful I've been playing on the piano lately.
I haven't been in the mood to do much recording in the last months — or more specifically, haven't been in the mood to flesh out and arrange tunes. So this…
This is a recording of Norm and me playing together a few months ago. I didnt have any percussion instruments so Norm was on a Roland electric trap set and I had a cello. I looped some of the stuff we did that night, and retrofitted the rest…
Well, here's a quick stripped-down version of a song that I wrote a couple of weeks ago and needed to record just to get it out of my head... Also my first crack at harmonizing with myself (kinda cool, but a bit weird for me to hear me singing…
From 2006 or 2007. One of the first (and one of just a few) pieces I wrote using Reason. I was definitely listening to Patrick O'Hearne at the time...might have to buy some real piano samples.
Guitars/Keyboards/Pennywhistles: Doug Sparling
Composer: Doug Sparling
Recorded: 2005
This was my "signature" track several years ago. I wrote this on guitar in the mid-90s while I was getting divorced, but later renamed it and recorded it…
Minor tweaks to the original upload: Better balancing of volume level, subtle changes to dynamics of the piano chords, and the addition of a very low-key counter-melody line on the third go-round of the main verse.
Originally on my [24-hour album](http://alonetone.com/colingarvey/playlists/24-hours-of-aargh) back in 2008, I've added an invisible rhythm section and remixed it.
I may do this with a few more old tracks I didn't quite get right first time round.
Easter Sunday,, soft bubbly white clouds float across a pale blue sky,, above a green green field, filled with rows of those who have passed away,,, my mother and father lie in one such.... fresh flowers, quiet, and sometimes not so, words drift…
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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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This track kicks! Dig! w:-)
Awesome track! w:-)
Very, very nice! Beautiful! w;-)
Absolutely cool track! Excellent concept! w;-)
All I can say is...OH WOW! I love it! w;-)
Ok, I want one! Sounds soooo cool! w;-)
Dig w;-)
Absolutely beautiful! w;-)
What a kick as track! w;-)
Put a vocal with this...I like it! w;-)
Hot track! w;-)
Excellent track Keith! w;-)
Light & pretty! w;-)
Lovely! And, how did I miss it? Shame on me! w;-)
Ok, how did I miss this track? Lovely! Brilliant vocal by both of you! w;-)
Ok, how'd I miss this? Cool! w;-)
Beautiful... w;-)
Oh yeah... w;-)
Beautiful Richard... w;-)
L-O-V-E! w;-)