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!
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
It's been raining all day so I've been playing with my recorder and a new Irish Whistle that arrived from Scotland yesterday.
This song is in response to a song writing challenge; write a song about "Boots".
Listen for my :
National…
Wow! This is a really awesome version. I just love the whistle. Brings that mournful feeling right to the front. Gorgeous all around! You have a keeper here.
Minnesota Coffee Table Series
Written by Mike Rudquist and Greg Connor. Performed and recorded around my coffee table.
Colleen Dillon, Mark Lofgren, Mike Rudquist, Greg Connor
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Minnesota Coffee Table Series
This song is more fun than substance. Recorded at the end of the evening featuring the glow of an empty bottle of wine.
Mark Lofgren, Colleen Dillon, Mike Rudquist, Greg Connor
We're still short a few…
RPM17
1/10
First song on RPM 17....eh first song on RPM ever lol
Really glad I made this one.
I had to dig up an old VHS tape (anyone remember those?) for the audio sample in this track.
The hardest part about making this tune was actually…
Written for the RPM2017 (album in a month) challenge.
The 70s vibe should be obvious, and this was written on electric piano, (unusually for me). The opening keys riff is one of the only moderately funky sounding things I can play. I am not…
This song is in response to the song writting challenge offered by Carl Unbehaun of Minnesota HomeBrew Radio / Thief River Falls, MN
"Write a song about a Crazy X Girlfriend"
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G A friend said he…
A distress call from space is picked up, and then a race to rescue the crew ensues. I have attempted to contrast the peace of space with the urgency and determination of the rescue mission, and it's eventual success.
This song was written after I had watched a documentary about Jonestown, which featured music from their choir. They were very talented and I couldn't help wondering if any of them had survived. I'd like to think that there were a couple of 'em…
Performed with National Baritone Guitar, Martin D-28, Morris Mandolin and Hohner EchoHarp.
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D Down at the station Em waiting for a train,
G Try to find a brand new start D leave behind the A pain
D…
This is so deeply melancholy. The arrangement is awesome. I haven't heard your mandolin and harps in awhile. They sound perfect. An instant classic and fav.
2008 - A 12 string guitar Acoustic Improv played in the Pelican tuning DEADAD. It has some rough spots but sometimes the best takes are the first ones. final edits made in Ableton 9 and audacity.
Comments on Colleen Dillon's stuff
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.
Lovely song and performance!
perdy.. cheering me up this morning. ta colleen :)
Thanks for the kind words, Colleen...as always we're devoted to your wonderful music! Of course I can't get enough harmony, so this is terrific!
backing vocals sound great and really add to the overall feel...
Pretty...pure. Your voice is so clear.
Nice one Colleen! Really paints a beautiful picture!
Nice!!
Nice one, Colleen!
beautiful melody, enchanting lyrics..
Dad and I both love your tune. Dad says makes him want to get back up north soon. A special place for sure. Beautiful work C.
Ron is right, your voice is getting stronger each time.
A refreshing bit of joy! I'll bet your Dad enjoyed this.
Comments made by Colleen Dillon
Wow! This is a really awesome version. I just love the whistle. Brings that mournful feeling right to the front. Gorgeous all around! You have a keeper here.
A rocking great way to start a Saturday! Great energy in this one!
This one just cracks me up! Great song guys!!!
Oops forgot to sign in .... that wino comment was me!
Sweet sounding mandolin there. Another masterpiece too! Great references to Dylan... love it.... I am guessing you are wandering in Duluth!
Greg this one is going to be one of my all time favorites!!!! That chorus is just killer! Thanks for sharing the coffee table with us.
Sweet sound!
oops thats last comment was me, but it's worth saying again, this time logged in "loved this!!!"
OMG!!!! This is hilarious!!!!! Love it. I am guessing this is a story you've concocted over some of the "good wine".
Beautiful! A great way to start a lazy New Years morning! Best of 2017 to you!!!
Tons of Christmas energy here!!! Good stuff
Lots of cool twists and turns here. Love how it keeps surprising! And now we are space dancing!!!!
Now here's a cult Proods classic to be sure! Who knew Jonestown had a choir. Your creativity is awesome as always!
Cool.... Sneaky little Grinch
Merry Christmas to you and yours!!!! This one totally made me smile
This is so deeply melancholy. The arrangement is awesome. I haven't heard your mandolin and harps in awhile. They sound perfect. An instant classic and fav.
Whoops forgot to sign in. That last comment was from me! Happy holidays and enjoy that new guitar. It sounds fab
All the birds are frozen where I live! Thanks for reminding me of warmth!!
Just gorgeous!!! Thank you so much for this. An instant new favorite of an old favorite
Love it! Great to hear your "kickin it"!!!!