Well here's my contribution to the Pirate challenge from Robert Palomo. I think you'll agree it was time to call it a night on this one, but it was a lot of fun writing and recording it! Hope it gives you a chuckle or two.
Why Do Parrots…
Arrrrrr . ....... I started me morning out right for a change! A great listen and a darn good chuckle.
That damn parot in the background was good entertainment and the perfect balance to you lilting song.
Well here's my contribution to the Pirate challenge from Robert Palomo. I think you'll agree it was time to call it a night on this one, but it was a lot of fun writing and recording it! Hope it gives you a chuckle or two.
Why Do Parrots…
"Smells like cabbage" - too funny!! This is great pirate song! The uke evokes a tropical island that has been visited by pirates.
And ye've learned well yer pirate speak, briny wench... arrr!
We got together again around the coffee table and the gang helped me record this song I wrote this week.
Greg- Guitar, Vocals
Scott - Mandolin, Vocals
Colin - Bass, Vocals
Colleen - Uke, Vocals
Hope you like it!
NEXT CHAPTER
VERSE…
I wrote this song about 2 years ago and shared it here on Alonetone back then. I decided to do a studio recording of it recently. With the help of the team at F5 Soundhouse here in Minneapolis we've created this updated version. I hope you enjoy…
I wrote this song about 2 years ago and shared it here on Alonetone back then. I decided to do a studio recording of it recently. With the help of the team at F5 Soundhouse here in Minneapolis we've created this updated version. I hope you enjoy…
I wrote this song about 2 years ago and shared it here on Alonetone back then. I decided to do a studio recording of it recently. With the help of the team at F5 Soundhouse here in Minneapolis we've created this updated version. I hope you enjoy…
I wrote this song about 2 years ago and shared it here on Alonetone back then. I decided to do a studio recording of it recently. With the help of the team at F5 Soundhouse here in Minneapolis we've created this updated version. I hope you enjoy…
I wrote this song about 2 years ago and shared it here on Alonetone back then. I decided to do a studio recording of it recently. With the help of the team at F5 Soundhouse here in Minneapolis we've created this updated version. I hope you enjoy…
I wrote this song about 2 years ago and shared it here on Alonetone back then. I decided to do a studio recording of it recently. With the help of the team at F5 Soundhouse here in Minneapolis we've created this updated version. I hope you enjoy…
I love the way you tweaked it so Yeats rhymes with peat. ;-)
Love the imagery throughout! Just the brand name Guinness evokes so much on it's own, then "warriors' lament", "cry in our cups", et al.
Thank you for another great listening experience, Colleen. :)
I wrote this song about 2 years ago and shared it here on Alonetone back then. I decided to do a studio recording of it recently. With the help of the team at F5 Soundhouse here in Minneapolis we've created this updated version. I hope you enjoy…
I wrote this song about 2 years ago and shared it here on Alonetone back then. I decided to do a studio recording of it recently. With the help of the team at F5 Soundhouse here in Minneapolis we've created this updated version. I hope you enjoy…
I decided to keep working on this one a bit on the "keep messing with it" program.... added some backing vocals and some piano.... kind of like where its heading after the one take wonder before... Any other suggestions are very welcome…
We got together again around the coffee table and the gang helped me record this song I wrote this week.
Greg- Guitar, Vocals
Scott - Mandolin, Vocals
Colin - Bass, Vocals
Colleen - Uke, Vocals
Hope you like it!
NEXT CHAPTER
VERSE…
I decided to keep working on this one a bit on the "keep messing with it" program.... added some backing vocals and some piano.... kind of like where its heading after the one take wonder before... Any other suggestions are very welcome…
I decided to keep working on this one a bit on the "keep messing with it" program.... added some backing vocals and some piano.... kind of like where its heading after the one take wonder before... Any other suggestions are very welcome…
or A.K.A. the Caribou Lake song...
I wrote this one for my Dad, who while up at our family cabin in the north woods of MN said there's not enough music about the woods...
My first "one take wonder" - just me and my little Uke - roughing…
I decided to keep working on this one a bit on the "keep messing with it" program.... added some backing vocals and some piano.... kind of like where its heading after the one take wonder before... Any other suggestions are very welcome…
thank you, dear spirit, for your comment on my simple offering The Coming Of THE bLACK dJINN...I sincerely hope you'll listen to my most recent upload , nee yak huka hay, good spirits.
I decided to keep working on this one a bit on the "keep messing with it" program.... added some backing vocals and some piano.... kind of like where its heading after the one take wonder before... Any other suggestions are very welcome…
I decided to keep working on this one a bit on the "keep messing with it" program.... added some backing vocals and some piano.... kind of like where its heading after the one take wonder before... Any other suggestions are very welcome…
I decided to keep working on this one a bit on the "keep messing with it" program.... added some backing vocals and some piano.... kind of like where its heading after the one take wonder before... Any other suggestions are very welcome…
So, a song about today's World, first and foremost , without Greg Connor and his imput to push me on this song it would've happened. Thanks Greg, you're a star.
It's in my will, Greg, a third of all the profits go to you ....... sorry promised…
This is my 2nd Piece that I "wrote" in a pretty simple fashion. I started with the 2 pizzicato tracks and then Improvised 3 voices on top of that. It started as a test if I can plug in my audiointerface into my phone and it kind of worked out…
The last 6 months, I've been sight reading a Bach Chorale each morning (there are 400 of em!) and occasionally one sticks out that I really like.
This one sounded great on the Wurlitzer, which is literally note for note playing the chorale…
Strange Times is an international collaboration between Roger Harris & myself. Roger initiated the idea with the first verse and chorus along with a chord progression. I added the last verse and took some liberty in producing this version…
Can’t you find a way, to get
Closer to me
Don’t think about leaving,
Think about me
Don’t throw it away
You’re all that I have
You’re all that I need
Look at me falling, lady
Head over heels
Doesn’t that move you baby?
Closer to…
Classic jazz was my father’s choice at home ,us kids knew all the greatest horn players . This is for Dad .
Les Paul gold top with p -90 ‘s. Fender jazz bass .
(Remastered 22/10/2021)
I wrote this one last September.
Allison Jane Sixsmith 1965-2016.
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**Forever - A A J Russe**
I can see you on your rocking horse now
The one that turned around and kicked you in the teeth
He thought…
This may be one of my favorite turns of yours. Love the bluesy cool feel. And the lyrics are so good!!! The guitar work is wonderful. I love that slide thingy. An instant fav
C.S. Lewis once wrote about the concept of "out of simple evil comes complex good." These are trying times, an understatement if there ever was one. As you read this, you have uncertainties and fears for what our current situation means for right…
Gary your words of introduction touched my heart, and then the wonderful song... WOW! Thanks so much for this. It totally made my day... Awesome things: the power of words and the power of music
I live in a house with a river running at the bottom of the garden so i wrote a song about it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz0ygixKAno
When I get down by the river and I watch it flow
I Wonder where the hell it finally goes
Snaking…
The drums in the chorus are in 4/4 time. Everything else is in 7/4 time. Polyrhythms, people! Welcome to the 20th century! (sorry... that's kind of a music school joke. Even I'm not sure I get it... just like most 20th century classical music…
(Remastered 22/10/2021)
I wasn't even sure the recording machine was still going to work after nearly five years... Certainly, bits of me don't work anymore... But, surprisingly, I got this done in 24 hours, start to finish... Strange old world…
it's getting late so theres no time for finness it might be here by the morning .....
DOING THE SOLITARY TANGO
Sitting on the 13th floor, looking over London
The clouds are filling up with dead mens tears
Everyones feeling like their a little…
This is a recording from my i phone off my back deck at home in Mill Valley tonight. Everyone howls at 8 pm for 1 minute in solidarity for the healthcare providers during this pandemic with COVID 19. its been going on for over 2 weeks now…
You're producing some awesome music there Greg! Thank goodness that winter weather is gone indeed. Always love your harmonica. I bet Rita loves this one too!!!!
Comments on Colleen Dillon's stuff
Arrrrrr . ....... I started me morning out right for a change! A great listen and a darn good chuckle. That damn parot in the background was good entertainment and the perfect balance to you lilting song.
"Smells like cabbage" - too funny!! This is great pirate song! The uke evokes a tropical island that has been visited by pirates. And ye've learned well yer pirate speak, briny wench... arrr!
I totally dig this. Very cool.
Really like this.
Well told. Really captures that sense of loss.
Very nice
this is absolutely stunning, a wonderful song Colleen !
Great recording and reworking of this beautiful song...Most excellent....five stars!!!!
I love the way you tweaked it so Yeats rhymes with peat. ;-) Love the imagery throughout! Just the brand name Guinness evokes so much on it's own, then "warriors' lament", "cry in our cups", et al. Thank you for another great listening experience, Colleen. :)
Wow! Such a pretty song! Its surrounding, relaxing, and organic. Transporting!
Beautiful song and professional presentation!
Beautiful harmonies & vocals! the gentle mix with piano and uke really compliments this song very well. Enjoyed!
Yeah...this caught my ear. I really like the lyrics.
Loving it ....well worth working on ...
Love the ooohs!
Lovely. Nice crystal clear vocals.
thank you, dear spirit, for your comment on my simple offering The Coming Of THE bLACK dJINN...I sincerely hope you'll listen to my most recent upload , nee yak huka hay, good spirits.
Really cool great vocals
Loving the backing vocals and piano! ^_^
Ooooooooooooh !!! I like those harmonies! That piano is a perfect touch. It's another winner Colleen. Nice going.
Comments made by Colleen Dillon
Great version!!!!
This is really beautiful!
What a brilliant idea!!!! I may have to try that as well.... I love how this sounds... very misty and ethereal.
You guys are so cool!!!! Love it!!!!!
Beautiful song. Amazing vocals
This is a real keeper. Reminds me of a smoky club in my memory.... sounds awesome!
love that sultry banjo!!!! Cool tune indeed...
Love this.... mysterious and sad and lovely....
Seriously.... how many guitars can you play at once?? Magical!........
OMG. This is a song for the ages indeed!!
This may be one of my favorite turns of yours. Love the bluesy cool feel. And the lyrics are so good!!! The guitar work is wonderful. I love that slide thingy. An instant fav
Gary your words of introduction touched my heart, and then the wonderful song... WOW! Thanks so much for this. It totally made my day... Awesome things: the power of words and the power of music
Love the layered vocals on this. A cool dip in the river sounds perfect right about now.
Goodness indeed! I enjoyed this very much.
So good to hear your music here again! Pretty awesome after five years. That seems hard to believe. I hope there’s more to come soon.
Love that organ! A good instrument to tango with indeed. Stay well. You’ve captured the feeling we all have right now 🍀💚🍀
This is so awesome!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Fun indeed! A great way to start the day with upbeat tunes!
Love the eerie, melancholy feel of this... you captured the spirit of the time indeed. Be well!!,
You're producing some awesome music there Greg! Thank goodness that winter weather is gone indeed. Always love your harmonica. I bet Rita loves this one too!!!!