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.
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…
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.
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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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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;-)