This song has been hobbling around half-written in my psyche for eons, and it took the RPM Challenge to finally finish it!
Like many of my generation, my first peek into the world of women (and what they looked like under their clothes) was National…
This song has been hobbling around half-written in my psyche for eons, and it took the RPM Challenge to finally finish it!
Like many of my generation, my first peek into the world of women (and what they looked like under their clothes) was National…
This song has been hobbling around half-written in my psyche for eons, and it took the RPM Challenge to finally finish it!
Like many of my generation, my first peek into the world of women (and what they looked like under their clothes) was National…
I enjoyed this. The beat and ambience evoke the subject. Diving into "the blue" is a good theme. I made made a short film about a diver. You can see it here:
https://vimeo.com/35223089
A song that really crept out of nowhere and one that I don't entirely understand its meaning. Some things in the song I can pinpoint the origin, but some I haven't a clue. I'm really happy with the way it turned out - semi-ok vocal and all.
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
It's like rediscovering an old treasure-box. I love this album!
What are young these days?. I miss your music.
Man, I think I remember that NG! Great song.
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I enjoyed this. The beat and ambience evoke the subject. Diving into "the blue" is a good theme. I made made a short film about a diver. You can see it here: https://vimeo.com/35223089
BPS rule!!!
Just stopped by for a listen. Like your songs and your lyrics. ER
Beautiful song, love the strings!
beautifully constructed, performed and recorded. Love your stuff!
magical. Love the arrangement and the emotion captured.
Love your vocal. Great feel, great song.
Cool Tune.
Whoa! Fantastic lyrics! And of course a great recording. Excellent work.
i love your vocal on this love the whole feel of it
New version??
an excellent song
some beautiful songs. great vocals and lyrics, backed by a wonderful orchestral sounding band. thank you bps
hi
I love this song...reminds me of Galaxie 500 meets the Pixies...
Rocks!
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.