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 sent the tracks for this tune to a friend of mine who owns a professional studio. I gave him no instructions on how to mix it, as I wanted someone else's take on the music. He created a very dry, intimate mix, focusing more on the acoustic guitars…
She just a panic standin in that ring of fire
Say hey maybe Janet baby ya took it just a little far?
Maybe ya said somethin ya ought to take back?
Said she don't need to be forgiven for nothin
She the one they run into this shot gun shack
And…
what was the reason for that lie
not that she really cares or wants to know why
she just wanted to hear you deny it
n now that she has she goin down to the river quiet
(break)
now i wasn't lookin swear i was turned the other way
when she walked…
skin is a rock track, written and recorded by ourselves. we have a self built studio! where we meet every Friday night to write and record our own slant on rock music.
I composed this waltz for my niece Joana. She started playing piano this year so I just wanted to give her a goal :) I don't expect her to play this in the next years but hopefully she will be able to play it.
The song title translates to Ladybird…
The band had all gone home, and I was left mixing what we had accumulated over the last few months of work on what is to be our "final" album. Things felt over. it seemed like we had reached a saturation point, where we had driven the car as far…
Something I'm working on. I'm a sucker for 5/4 time these days.
The biggest issue is the vocals which are sort of a placeholder right now until I re-write and re-record them, or maybe even find someone who can actually sing to lay something down!
The Hollow Men
Sad Hippie Thing
1993
Greg Melvin: Vocals, Rhythm Guitars, Keyboards
Doug Sparling: Lead Guitars
David Albrecht: Bass
Terry Adams: Drum Kit
All songs written by Greg Melvin
Arrangements by Greg Melvin and The Hollow Men
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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Holy Crap - what a KILLER track! Kudos to you! w;-)
Oh Doug - this is just SOOOO beautiful!
Again - where have I been? Again - Beautiful! w;-)
I certainly have not been living on this planet lately - I missed this one too! Soooo WONDERFUL! w;-)
How did I miss this? Shame on me :( BEAUTIFUL! w;-)
Like yeah - kicks ass! LOVE the vocals! w;-)
One of my favorite pieces of all times. It moves my heart and always brings tears to my eyes. What a wonderful job Colin... w;-)
You just put a smile on my face :) w;-)
This track put me away! Cool, VERY cool! w;-)
Beautiful! Kudos to the flautist! w;-)
Okay - how on earth did I miss this track? Lovin' it! w;-)
Ah - from calm to funk! Funk - one of my favs.! w;-)
Love the flow of this track :) It calms the soul. w;-)
Another kick ass rocker! w;-)
Holy Crap! This just flat out ROCKS! EXCELLENT! w;-)
I love the lyrics! If that's not whistling, I'm more can't than you :) w;-)
Pretty! w;-)
Nice build to this one! If you're going away, this makes us VERY SAD :( w;-)
I LOVE 5/4! FANTASTIC TRACK! AWESOME TRACK! COOL TRACK! etc... w:-)
Oh my, oh my - this is absolutely AWESOME! Wow Doug - you just blew me away! w;-)