This is the basic theme for "weekend in new orleans", a documentary we're currently writing the soundtrack for (it'll be adapted with variations throughout the film). It's very quiet. (Video trailer coming shortly.)
Well, there was this Spectrasonics contest... and songs had to be submitted by June 30th... so we finally started working on this one on the evening of the 29th. Yeah. We procrastinate.
Well, there was this Spectrasonics contest... and songs had to be submitted by June 30th... so we finally started working on this one on the evening of the 29th. Yeah. We procrastinate.
I am a man, of means,
I mean I hide behind my strongest teeth.
White Ivories, white ivory.
I tread on hollow ground,
Broken glass, and longer ways down.
Than metaphors, engulfing me
I stare up at night,
Wonder who else might feel such a fright…
So MTC put out [this wonderfully sparse instrumental piece](http://alonetone.com/mtcband/tracks/shadow-of-myself) and a vocal line just jumped out at me. Then some harmonies jumped out as well.
First new one from me in a long time.
Kind of a love song, I guess.
Recorded in my new "studio" (3rd bedroom in the new house). Almost up and running now... shine and don't stop wondering!
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**Shine - A A J Russe**
On my way…
New original from me, hot off the old wotsit.
When it was half written yesterday, I was considering binning it as a throwaway exercise - I do that quite often. But I played the songwriting demo to someone else and, er, apparently I should finish…
As I reflected on the 100th anniversary this past year of the ship's sinking, this song brought me back to the piano and this was the rendition that was produced as I thought of that fateful night. Original music by James Horner and lyrics by…
I am slowly coming to the realization that I am sacred.
I trust you do as well.
It was so easy to be bitter
To hate the life I was born into
And I almost lost myself in this fight
Cutting what was so sacred
I could not see beyond…
Once upon a time, a man couldn't think of a song to save his life, and then one night it just came together. I miss the cello though. (all recordings are a work in progress)
BTW ~ our kitty is our manager. Her name is, MzKitty. Goofing off is not an option. Get caught? Out comes those claws...ouch!
And another really fine track!
Collaboration with my sister. Figured I should put it in. Have you ever felt like you were bad news for those that dated you? Well this song is about that feeling. (All songs are a work in progress)
The core of the music is heavily inspired by Joni Mitchell. Its been spinning around for years in my head so hearing this song finally recorded feels good.
This is a bonus track of sorts for the mock EP It takes a village. I had the verse chord chages around for many years but just until last week the song and lyrics came together really quickly. I thought I heard a band arrangement originally but…
Had written this one many years ago. I had it recorded originally in a different key and with different instrumentation but it I just was not happy with it. I deleted the original lyrics for the chorus and added a bridge section and lyrics. I…
Comments on another cultural landslide's stuff
Very nice, great job!
Love it, Guys! Tralalalalalala!!
Have you seen "The Princess and the Warrior"? This song would fit right in with that film. So nice.
Must...not...steal...
Ooh, one of my favourites from the whole of RPM this year. Fan. Tas. Tick.
Lovely song, where are the harem girls?
Hello to my fellow RPM brethren! OZ
i wish i had a car so i could listen to this and sip on iced tea all day.
Rich construction. Doesn't leave me thirsty. I really like this one.
Positively brilliant. - John LaSala
What a great build up this track has. Nice strings
Beautiful.
yeah this track definitely deserves to be kicking ass...it's kicking it with me. Love the lyrics and the vocals.
ui
ahh this is so good... there is just something about toms that make me all warm and fuzzy inside!!
yes! great driving tempo. almost drone-y.
very relaxing vibe..very cool
stop cold "once had" me at hello (& thx for the love :)
this is how a sunday morning should be ... perfect!! peace, rei
acl has a way of taking something that could have been ordinary and routine, and making it subtly brilliant. Another great job!
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Wonderful vocals. Beautiful track. k&w
OMG! How did we miss this? Brilliant, Colin, just brilliant. w;-)
L-O-V-E! w;-)
I love this track! ER ~ I have to say, this for me is the best think you've ever done! Excellent! w;-)
Oh yeah..dig! Terrific track! k&w
WOW! How have we missed this? 2 big ol' grins. And thank you so much for your kind comments. k&w
Wonderful, feeling cover. Love it. w;-)
Absolutely lovely. w;-)
Instant fave! See...you DO need to do more vocals. Fabulous track! w;-)
Great change up for you, Anthony. This is brilliant! And your voice always takes my breath away! w;-)
BTW ~ our kitty is our manager. Her name is, MzKitty. Goofing off is not an option. Get caught? Out comes those claws...ouch! And another really fine track!
Absolutely GREAT track!
First of all thank you so much for your kind words. Absolutely love the backing vocals & harmonies on this track!
Oh yeah...dig! Great violin line!
First of all, heartfelt thanks for your compliments. And...this is an absolutely beautiful track!
Dig the organ line, ER! w;-)
Absolutely gorgeous track! A must listen! w;)
Brilliant track! w;)
Thank you do much Richard for your kind words! w;)
Wow Keith! We are truly humbled by your kind words. Heartfelt thank you. w;)