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.)
This is really a true story.
No, really...
And our holiday gift to you & your friends. (Feel free to download it and share it with anyone who you think might enjoy it.)
Oh... by the way... acl is finally waking from a very deep slumber…
This is really a true story.
No, really...
And our holiday gift to you & your friends. (Feel free to download it and share it with anyone who you think might enjoy it.)
Oh... by the way... acl is finally waking from a very deep slumber…
This is really a true story.
No, really...
And our holiday gift to you & your friends. (Feel free to download it and share it with anyone who you think might enjoy it.)
Oh... by the way... acl is finally waking from a very deep slumber…
This is really a true story.
No, really...
And our holiday gift to you & your friends. (Feel free to download it and share it with anyone who you think might enjoy it.)
Oh... by the way... acl is finally waking from a very deep slumber…
This one was inspired by Wen's mom; and is therefore dedicated to all those musicians doing RPM, and all musicians who toil away at home to make their music despite what their friends & co-workers might think of their efforts.
Well, I was introduced to this outstanding track by a couple of hyperactive rabbits and thought I should listen to the pre-bunny funk version. Outstanding track! Great work!!!
" I'll be whole again..."
absolutely inspirational. gives me hope. so beautifully written and performed. so glad you found each other, love each other, help to heal each other.
Linda Zinsmeister Mitchell
This is really a true story.
No, really...
And our holiday gift to you & your friends. (Feel free to download it and share it with anyone who you think might enjoy it.)
Oh... by the way... acl is finally waking from a very deep slumber…
I'm sitting here crying... Knowing the vocalist and songwriter's story makes it all the more meaningful. What a phenomenally inspirational and beautiful song of love and spirit. How I envy both your artistic abilities and the love you share...always. L
Album: Red Milk (RPM 2012)
Written by: Damian Lethbridge
El Matador
I was born into a fire
Only days alive and swallowed whole
Tight in the grip of man
Cold and calloused hand
Side-step the blow
Joy is dissolution
Joy is dissolution…
The title track for this year's RPM album. One mic. Live take. Please forgive the missed notes.
LETTERS
Writing while I drive with voices in my mind
Passed along by friends I’ve never met
Trying to stay alive in one place in time…
A few months back, Jim (MTC) posted an outstanding acoustic track which summoned up a clear-as-day memory from my childhood. The vividness of that memory resulted in this song... Amazing how such significant events in your life (like recognizing…
Another "oldie but goodie" that had never really gotten the love it deserved... The original version came in at over six minutes (and even I recognize in looking back that it was WAY too long).
Written for a friend from days long past working in special needs summer camps... Now she's raising an autistic son, and doing an amazing job of it.
Still, none of it's fair.
One more instrumental before I move on to the vocals...
I came up with this riff one hazy night when I was 19. I'm in my 30s now, and rather more sober, but I still like playing this. It felt good to finally flesh it out.
My contribution to this year's RPM Kitchen Challenge.
Very silly.
Well, can’t you see the baby’s crawling
And pulling up all by herself
I can’t imagine what will be falling
When she climbs up on the shelf
See how much she likes to…
The third of three tracks in this year's "Winter Sketches" EP. As preparation for my concept for this year's RPM Challenge, ALL SOUNDS were produced on an iPhone. This track was recorded in a single pass using the Beatwave app.
This is a live cut from an NPR radio broadcast back in 1988 while my Irish Trad group Scartaglen was on one of its first east coast tours. Found recently on a cassette tape. Musically this was one of my favorite periods in the history of the band…
Just a rough version of a song I plan to record properly during this coming February's RPM Challenge.
EDUCATION REALITY CHECK
I work with children every morning
Check their progress every night
I'm an expert with technology
And interactive…
There I go again, thinking
You might have something to say
Some sympathy for me?
I’ve worn out my welcome tonight
And it’s freezing on this desert trip
I’ve been screaming at the slightest things
And Robert Blake smiles
On the tv by…
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Listening to this always gives me a smile!
Coasting down the rockies today and this song came on for the rest of the ride down. Such a cool ,mesmerizing tune. Purrrrfect
This is great why did I not hear this before. Brilliant.
one of the all time faves "this kid's got one helluva grip!"
A fun romp through insanity. LG
Absolutely brilliant.
So where's the ACL fan club? Do I need to start a chapter? HA, the Toby Keith T-shirt!!!
Well, I was introduced to this outstanding track by a couple of hyperactive rabbits and thought I should listen to the pre-bunny funk version. Outstanding track! Great work!!!
" I'll be whole again..." absolutely inspirational. gives me hope. so beautifully written and performed. so glad you found each other, love each other, help to heal each other. Linda Zinsmeister Mitchell
Gorgeous!
what about Rudolph?
I'm sitting here crying... Knowing the vocalist and songwriter's story makes it all the more meaningful. What a phenomenally inspirational and beautiful song of love and spirit. How I envy both your artistic abilities and the love you share...always. L
damn good!
good
Im confused, but its a good sounding song.
So beautiful.
Cool journey of a song
Reminded me a bit of Moondog's compositions, very nice.
Reminded me a bit of Moondog's compositions, nice. :-)
Just discovered this. Lovely tune!
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Instant fave! What a fantastic track! w;-)
One terrific project! This is absolutely my favorite. w;-)
What a great vocal! ~love~ w;-)
How true life is. Wonderful! w;-)
Beautifully written. Beautifully performed! w;-)
LMAO! Tell us how you really feel! w;-)
What a kick ass track! w;-)
Click instant fave! What a brilliant track! w;-)
Wow. We never knew this side of you! Nice - and RAW. Big, big thumbs up. k & w ;-)
I love this! The percussion is great! Put a big smile on my face! w;-)
BTW, that "Very VERY cool" was from us. (Not used to signing in from Twitter.) k & w
Irish jigs...always my favorites! w;-)
Instant fave! Love! w;-)
GREAT track! Put a big smile on my face. Humor with a thought provoking message! BRAVO! w;-)
Beautiful track! Beautiful vocal! w;-)
Had me at the 1st bar. EXCELLENT track! w;-)
My option again, one of your best tracks written. w;-)
Another wonderful track VC! w;-)
Absolutely wonderful. Just that. k & w ;)
This one had us from the first five notes. Wen says this might well be the best song you've ever done. Big Props, y'all. ;-) k & w