This is not a serious attempt at a song, it's just a dare. One of my coworkers challenged me to cover the Rebecca Black song and I like a good challenge.
Fast forward time, 9 years to the day, and I am in a check-out lane.
You're standing there 3 or 4 feet away, pretending not to notice.
You look so beautiful in the winter,
Just like I remember.
Nothing really changes when it comes to the…
Fast forward time, 9 years to the day, and I am in a check-out lane.
You're standing there 3 or 4 feet away, pretending not to notice.
You look so beautiful in the winter,
Just like I remember.
Nothing really changes when it comes to the…
Awoke tonight to realize that my girl had a broken heart,
And like an image of me, she fell apart.
You laid it all out on the line, another time. A shout out in the dark.
And I should have come but it seemed too far at the time.
In the end it…
A fine end to a fine set of songs :)
Considering the layers of guitars and vocals over all the tracks, and the quality of all of them, I'm stunned you managed to get this done in three weeks.
Excellent stuff, thanks for posting it.
Some may say that given time, every one messes up and thinks of no one else,
Sins their sin, their selfish acts.
But you I would have sworn were different, a faithful heart.
Not without fault, but I never thought you would cut me like that.
Some…
Lack of self respect can blind,
Lead to self destructive tendencies.
But I am old enough to know this game.
I cannot deny the truth to this.
Still I...
I've always recklessly believed that there was more to you than what they said you were.
I…
Woo... huge wide sound at the start, and then the voice sitting in the middle - and superb bvox, by the way.
Builds and then down to nothing... perfect.
Beautiful constructed.
Both of us have made mistakes, I know
I'm not so naive to think this is an empty canvas for me to paint my hopes on
Even so, that doesn't mean there's no potential
Even so, I'll still put myself on the line
Just take it or leave it.
This…
You know how to sequence an album... (for my tastes anyway lol).
As this started, it was the perfect build after the last two. And then the song itself builds up to the energy of the earlier tracks.
With a new day comes new hope for tomorrow,
It may be unfounded but it's all that we've got.
So don't hide your eyes. No one's watching out for us.
We're on our own, and we're all that we've got.
In your shadow I am groping to find purpose.
What…
You'll find me there.
Discover my smile.
I'll be confused, and so will you,
But it won't last for long.
Because you and I were never meant for this place.
Soon you'll see-
We're better with wings.
It's in the air,
Reaching out for a hundred…
Nice change of pace. Lovely groove with a dreamy vocal on top.
Excellent. Liking how the songs fit together as an album as well. With each one I want to keep listening.
Hello stranger.
I've been waiting with a compliment for you,
In case it's something that you don't already know.
Hello stranger.
There is always something left unsaid.
But just ask me and i'll tell you, though I don't even know your name.
We…
The past holds nothing for a man so proud.
Nothing for a man like you.
I feel like I haven't lived before tonight.
That terrifies me.
Would you like to take a walk or something?
She keeps the truth held tight inside, but her eyes show.. something…
Digging this one too. Excellent vocals (I'd personally try to bring them up a bit more against those fabulous guitars).
One of the things that I'm noticing with your stuff is how you manage to cram so much into the arrangements without over-stuffing it. This is really impressive - guitar parts, vocals, drum parts, there's always something interesting happening but it never overpowers the track.
I'll get over this,
There's no need to talk about it.
As soon as you are gone I'll start to make myself forget.
Just go..
There's really nothing left, you don't have to stay here (at all)
I misunderstood your intentions here.
There's still time…
Wow! Big sound. Mighty fine
From your profile I'm getting the impression you're a one man band - if so, this is a stunner - I'm really impressed with the "band" sound you've created.
Excellent arranging/playing of the guitars.
Awoke tonight to realize that my girl had a broken heart,
And like an image of me, she fell apart.
You laid it all out on the line, another time. A shout out in the dark.
And I should have come but it seemed too far at the time.
In the end it…
This whole album is exceptional - great production and performances throughout. If this is one guy, he's a-m-a-z-i-n-g. If it's several, they are a-m-a-z-i-n-g.
The past holds nothing for a man so proud.
Nothing for a man like you.
I feel like I haven't lived before tonight.
That terrifies me.
Would you like to take a walk or something?
She keeps the truth held tight inside, but her eyes show.. something…
I'll get over this,
There's no need to talk about it.
As soon as you are gone I'll start to make myself forget.
Just go..
There's really nothing left, you don't have to stay here (at all)
I misunderstood your intentions here.
There's still time…
Wow, am glad you found your way to alonetone! This is awesome stuff. Looking forward to hearing the rest of your album - can't believe you did this for RPM, wow!
Your love is like finger nails on a chalkboard
Your love is like throwing myself overboard
A breakdown on a motorway
A heart attack on Christmas day
Like scaling a cliff then falling off
Like trying not to cough
And I didn't see this one coming…
Hello stranger.
I've been waiting with a compliment for you,
In case it's something that you don't already know.
Hello stranger.
There is always something left unsaid.
But just ask me and i'll tell you, though I don't even know your name.
We…
Hello stranger.
I've been waiting with a compliment for you,
In case it's something that you don't already know.
Hello stranger.
There is always something left unsaid.
But just ask me and i'll tell you, though I don't even know your name.
We…
I'm a long time fan of Tegan & Sara. This is my cover of their song, "Are You Ten Years Ago?"
--- lyrics
If you show, you show.
If you go, you go.
(I'm taken. I am yours. I am up and doing circles.)
I collapse.
I might stay out…
I'll get over this,
There's no need to talk about it.
As soon as you are gone I'll start to make myself forget.
Just go..
There's really nothing left, you don't have to stay here (at all)
I misunderstood your intentions here.
There's still time…
So I was locked in the broom-cupboard, checking out some old songs that need recording.
I'd just picked one and then suddenly this thing came out of nowehere. It started with one of those guitarist doodles that other musicians love so much…
You and me both, buddy! Haha. Nah I kid. It just seems really hard to get people to listen to new music. There's just so much of it around. :)
But thanks again. Much appreciated.
Sometimes, all you need to do is decide that you're gonna save yourself.
COMING UP OVER THE RISE
So low I couldn't see the skies
The shadows had me hypnotized
Climbing high, sun in my eyes
I was down, but now I'm coming up over the rise…
Icarus Syndrome
===============
In darkness I have flown
In darkness I have died
Dead and dreaming to a world
of absolutely nothing that I find
Am I really lost?
Am I really gone?
Choices have consequence
At least we know where ours are…
Thanks man. I really appreciate the kind words you left on my AT page this evening. (Sorry for replying in the form of a comment, but I'm not sure how to send private messages on this site.)
It's massively late tonight but I'll give your tunes a listen tomorrow. :)
Music and lyrics by Brian Vaughn.
Lyrics ---
Long time love always hit the road running.
Got a hairpin trigger and a problem with drinking.
You brought your mouth to a gun fight darling.
Automatic mind got the last word coming around…
Yes, I performed all of the instruments (as well as the vocals).
I did use a lot of compression, you're right. I wanted to get the overall volume to a certain level, but... it always comes with the trade-off yeah.
Thanks though. :)
I'm not on top of it as usual, guys. But I did manage to let Greg Brady out of my basement and set him free. This is his testimonial regarding the incident. I hope he can forgive me.
Thanks for the extremely kind comment on "Oh, My Mind" :)
Just thought I'd let you know that the finished version is now up. I hope you enjoy it as much as the demo.
New original. I hope you find it enjoyable. And if you're willing to leave a comment, I'd love to hear your feedback. :)
Lyrics, for those who like them:
Grey fisted clouds in the sky. Plaid skirt and innocent eyes,
And I am no longer sane…
After the Alonetone meetup in Dublin, I promised Tess & Bethan I'd get my finger out and finish/upload some more stuff. So this is the first thing that's reached "good enough" stage. A trancey/ravey number featuring monotron samples after…
Check out this new song written by my friend William Gittens featuring different Berklee artists, It's dedicated to the state of our world and the destruction in Japan.
Take a minute to watch and send your thoughts to the troubles of this planet…
This is a song about Love... In a bizzar way, I had fun very much recording it... I feel so good with lyric, rythms and the Voice... This Track was produce by @JandyAndrey and the mix, voice, record and the lyrics is by Me @HendrikGarcia
Love like a salt river washing away
Love's like sunshine evaporate
Love like floating candles blowing away
Watch out for the way you'll compensate
When I've seen all you have to give
When I'm still hungry
I need more than this
Tell me how…
the first done song from "the Hardest Blow" featuring vocals from Keith Martin.
If you’re waiting for the fall
If you’re pushing on the wall
If you’re listening for the call
It’s not coming
If you’re pushing on the wall
If you…
MEE - LOVING YOU NOMORE - TIME IS TICKIN2 MIXTAPE
FOR MORE INFO: FACEBOOK.COM/MEEOFFICIAL
CHECK OUT VIDEOS ETC ON YOUTUBE.COM/NANGLY1
OR YOUTUBE.COM/MEEMUSICWATCH.
RPM 2011
No explanations left to give apologies over
She wanted more than the story, but nobody told her
I hear the insane are hardly worth the medication
But she'd like the story just the same, for when she gets older
It's not the end…
Pillow head and eyelid skies, no dark thoughts beneath the shallow water.
But further out and deeper down sink the stories that you taught me.
Of horsemen and a dying land, and both of them become my masters.
Life was filled with guns and war…
You go and I stay.
Almost like before, I think.
Don't you notice now?
Always I lag behind you.
Stutter-step to notice me.
Shyness looks at tennis shoes,
Studies things you'll never see.
Will you ever see me?
Comments on boy named bri's stuff
Good one.
Damn... Great track! Too good for radio.
Another smash from you - total sonic delight.
A fine end to a fine set of songs :) Considering the layers of guitars and vocals over all the tracks, and the quality of all of them, I'm stunned you managed to get this done in three weeks. Excellent stuff, thanks for posting it.
I faved most of them on the album, but this is my favest so far lol
Woo... huge wide sound at the start, and then the voice sitting in the middle - and superb bvox, by the way. Builds and then down to nothing... perfect. Beautiful constructed.
You know how to sequence an album... (for my tastes anyway lol). As this started, it was the perfect build after the last two. And then the song itself builds up to the energy of the earlier tracks.
Oh this is just great.
Nice change of pace. Lovely groove with a dreamy vocal on top. Excellent. Liking how the songs fit together as an album as well. With each one I want to keep listening.
Love this one :)
Digging this one too. Excellent vocals (I'd personally try to bring them up a bit more against those fabulous guitars). One of the things that I'm noticing with your stuff is how you manage to cram so much into the arrangements without over-stuffing it. This is really impressive - guitar parts, vocals, drum parts, there's always something interesting happening but it never overpowers the track.
Wow! Big sound. Mighty fine From your profile I'm getting the impression you're a one man band - if so, this is a stunner - I'm really impressed with the "band" sound you've created. Excellent arranging/playing of the guitars.
This whole album is exceptional - great production and performances throughout. If this is one guy, he's a-m-a-z-i-n-g. If it's several, they are a-m-a-z-i-n-g.
Rockin!
Wow, am glad you found your way to alonetone! This is awesome stuff. Looking forward to hearing the rest of your album - can't believe you did this for RPM, wow!
Intimate cover, gorgeous work.
Totally pro - awesome guitar work and vox. Great song also...kind of totally brilliant!
Nice! Super tight arrangement and great vocals!
niceeeee
great!!
Comments made by boy named bri
You and me both, buddy! Haha. Nah I kid. It just seems really hard to get people to listen to new music. There's just so much of it around. :) But thanks again. Much appreciated.
Love it :)
Thanks man. I really appreciate the kind words you left on my AT page this evening. (Sorry for replying in the form of a comment, but I'm not sure how to send private messages on this site.) It's massively late tonight but I'll give your tunes a listen tomorrow. :)
Yes, I performed all of the instruments (as well as the vocals). I did use a lot of compression, you're right. I wanted to get the overall volume to a certain level, but... it always comes with the trade-off yeah. Thanks though. :)
Sounding good guys :) "Passing Rain" is my favorite.
Thanks for the extremely kind comment on "Oh, My Mind" :) Just thought I'd let you know that the finished version is now up. I hope you enjoy it as much as the demo.
Thanks so much for the kind words. @regs: I could call it finished, you're right. Feels like there's still more to it / in it though. We'll see.
Nice music to program to :)
Really nice sounds. Relaxing!
Not normally my style but I dig this also!
Very pretty song and very nice vocals also. One of my favorite songs I've heard on Alone Tone in a while!
I like it. Can't fully understand the lyrics at times but it's got a nice sound and movement to it.
Also awesome.
I like it! :)
Pretty :)
I like this. Dig your voice, and it's got a nice flow to it - but it ends too soon. Make it longer!
lol... "K" indeed.
How do you feel about an electronic cover version? :)
@sister Thanks! :)
@sister savage mmmkay but only a little mmmore because i ran out of steam. :) (just added another 40 seconds or so to the tune)