My opus. By far the longest song I've ever recorded. I tried to make it shorter, but it just didn't work. Sorry. :)
"The Water-Carver" uses a sample from Stereolab's "Changer." (Gane/Sadier)
An older song that was originally inspired by Prefab Sprout's "Goodbye Lucille #1 (aka 'Johnny Johnny')" but has morphed into it's current state that's more influenced by Suicide and House of Love.
An older song that was originally inspired by Prefab Sprout's "Goodbye Lucille #1 (aka 'Johnny Johnny')" but has morphed into it's current state that's more influenced by Suicide and House of Love.
My opus. By far the longest song I've ever recorded. I tried to make it shorter, but it just didn't work. Sorry. :)
"The Water-Carver" uses a sample from Stereolab's "Changer." (Gane/Sadier)
An older song that was originally inspired by Prefab Sprout's "Goodbye Lucille #1 (aka 'Johnny Johnny')" but has morphed into it's current state that's more influenced by Suicide and House of Love.
An older song that was originally inspired by Prefab Sprout's "Goodbye Lucille #1 (aka 'Johnny Johnny')" but has morphed into it's current state that's more influenced by Suicide and House of Love.
nearly there!! running out of time and could i get this recorded to a click??! Hell no, so i did it live and it shows. ah well, it has a certain charm!
I remember hearing this on the RPM player a little while ago and it really caught my attention. I love simple, elegant songs like this - so much more effective that huge, songs that drone on.
Sounds like it could be a Ray Davies demo - and that's about as good as it gets!
Thanks too for the kind words about my work.
another one i always play on the guitar, inspired by Nick Drake's stuff; half way through this song goes into unknown guitar improvisational territory, where i just played over my own stuff after looping it
that is not a sample you hear in the background, it is the dryer going. leave it in? okay, sure i'll leave it in. it's these artistic decisions we're all forced to make.
I literally pulled this out of my ass in a few minutes. The lyrics just poured out of me once i decided to sing about myself. Very autobiographical, also inspired by polka music. i love polka music!
I can hear the eastern European influence (of course), but it also has a kind of melancholy, French feel to me. Very nice - I love the contrast between the title and the lyrics!
this is about a couple who are at odds with each other because of their goals, could also be viewed as a guy who wants his partner to commit suicide with him?
i usually play this on guitar, but for the RPM Challenge, i wanted to do it electronically…
Nice one - move over Serge Gainsbourg & Jacques Brel!
I wish I could speak French - I love Francoise Hardy, Michel Polnareff and France Gal, l but I can't understand a bloody word!
Awesome, as always. I think you guys are RPM's hidden gem. Have you ever listened to For Stars? They're one of my favorite (though now defunct) bands. Your sound is less hyper and it reminds me of their best stuff.
Love the Buster Keaton reference!
This started sounding quite Nick Caveish and at the same time I wanted to do something with Joe Meek; so it's a murderballad-variation on Johnny Remember me. There's stylophone and theremin in there. The theremin is quite effective at some points…
Just lovely - it takes some stones to write such a stark song - you have to really have talent - and you do!
Hate to make comparisons, but your stuff reminds me of the best bits of PJ Harvey.
Comments on Black Pepper Sea's stuff
This album is incredible. I'm thrilled to be reviewing this for the RPM challenge.
This track reminds me of the New Pornographers more than anything. More cool sounds from one of the coolest sounding bands doing RPM.
great stuff, was looking forward to this album.
great stuff, was looking forward to this.
You nailed it.
Accordian?? Fantastic!
You have inspired me to write a song that actually *means* something. This is so well done.
Love the intro - straight away, I know I'm in for a treat! Ooh there we go, faved by the second vocal line!
I am completely immersed in these wonderful sounds! Fantastic!
Brilliant lyrics. Beautiful song
Very well done.
I LOVE this album!!!! Smart lyrics, great melodies, beautiful songs.
Just read the track description - perfect blend of sounds and GREAT outfit! This is an awesome (loud) track, love everything about it. Big fat fave.
Sometimes she wished he would rise from the dead just so she could kill him all over again! *Great line!*
Wow!
really like it!
nice job
OK...that settles it...you guys are one of my favorite bands...not just RPM bands, not just alonetone bands...but favorite bands of all time...
also, great lyrics....
This song is brilliant...like Bowie fronting Animal Collective but completely different...
Comments made by Black Pepper Sea
It's like you channeled late 60s Cat Stevens and Donovan at the same time (and again I hear the beauty of the Kinks)!
I remember hearing this on the RPM player a little while ago and it really caught my attention. I love simple, elegant songs like this - so much more effective that huge, songs that drone on. Sounds like it could be a Ray Davies demo - and that's about as good as it gets! Thanks too for the kind words about my work.
I'm usually not a fan of long songs, but this is probably my favorite on your album. Melodic, interesting and varied - a nice surprise!
Nice piece - beautiful guitar.
I can hear the eastern European influence (of course), but it also has a kind of melancholy, French feel to me. Very nice - I love the contrast between the title and the lyrics!
Great lyrics - reminds me Robyn Hitchcock (no higher praise)!
Nice one - move over Serge Gainsbourg & Jacques Brel! I wish I could speak French - I love Francoise Hardy, Michel Polnareff and France Gal, l but I can't understand a bloody word!
Beautiful - bittersweet.
Again, killer lyrics.
More duets, please (with cursing)!
Awesome... sounds like a song Harry Nilsson would have loved to record. "If there's one thing I know, I'm young and you're old" -wonderful!
Groovy... like crossing Ennio Morricone with Bud Shank!
You're killing me - wonderful vocals/lyrics... like a lo-fi Laura Nyro!
Great - reminiscent of the songs Lou Reed used to write for Mo Tucker to sing (no higher compliment)!
Just beautiful - says so much using so little. Again, great lyrics!
Awesome, as always. I think you guys are RPM's hidden gem. Have you ever listened to For Stars? They're one of my favorite (though now defunct) bands. Your sound is less hyper and it reminds me of their best stuff. Love the Buster Keaton reference!
Super cool - I love the "Telstar" organ sound and the morose lyrics - great vocals too!
Just lovely - it takes some stones to write such a stark song - you have to really have talent - and you do! Hate to make comparisons, but your stuff reminds me of the best bits of PJ Harvey.