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.)
Just stopped by to return the appreciation, but i LOVE this tune!! The sarcastic comments... haven't enjoyed something like that in a while. Just a thought, ever think about swapping the effect of the melody singer and the talking voice? I think it could be an interesting mix. But i am known to be wrong... alot...
were you guys tap dancing in the studio or what? It's so tightly woven into the continuous bass and rhythm tracks. And then it follows with all the layered strings... yeah, this one for sure. ;)
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
Hypnotic.
This is an absolute classic. C-l-a-s-s-i-c.
I absolutely love this, especially the wonderful interlude of clapping and tapping. 12 minutes is nothing, it speeds by too quickly!
I really dig this whole album
What a great melody!
The piano and strings are a lovely combination...both are very emotive instruments. A lovely piece.
Been a while since I heard this. Why did I not fav it last time?
Very peaceful. Don't know how I missed this one of yours
Full of imagery. I love songs that paint me a picture.
very pretty.
Just stopped by to return the appreciation, but i LOVE this tune!! The sarcastic comments... haven't enjoyed something like that in a while. Just a thought, ever think about swapping the effect of the melody singer and the talking voice? I think it could be an interesting mix. But i am known to be wrong... alot...
This is a really nice one, reminds me of shapenote music!
Thank you for checking out my tracks and being supportive. I love this song of yours...it's so well put together and is great to listen to.
NO! We used those river dance people... w;-)
were you guys tap dancing in the studio or what? It's so tightly woven into the continuous bass and rhythm tracks. And then it follows with all the layered strings... yeah, this one for sure. ;)
More Wendy vocals please.
Great voice and production.
something holy here. thanks for this simple and beautiful track!
hello i really like this tune would it be ok to do a "remix"?
closed my eyes and drifted. idea worked out.
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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;-)