This is a musical setting of Bruce Andrew’s poem “jjj†from his book “Moebius†thanks to PennSound archive.
To create the music I hijacked Norm Harris’ Y Class Steam Locomotive Bell sample and his percussion piece Ilesa and added…
I wrote these lyrics last year. And I've been meaning to put them to music, but, if it ain't one thing it's another, and here we are....
Well, this here started out as a recording from an old cassette tape recorder of a jam we did some 6 or 7…
After writing this song about our newly adopted dog, I asked Kavin if he like to play some slide guitar, knowing that he would come up with something terrific... I just had no idea how terrific.
Bandit rides in the back of my truck
A big…
I wrote these lyrics last year. And I've been meaning to put them to music, but, if it ain't one thing it's another, and here we are....
Well, this here started out as a recording from an old cassette tape recorder of a jam we did some 6 or 7…
The Wife is a self confessed “Not a morning personâ€.....
I am a morning person (well... Wake up happy person).... and so is the boy....
This causes some friction sometimes.... LOL!!!!!!!
We went to a church fate today... Was…
I made this simple song to try out playing an acoustic guitar with an ebow. It works, but it's quite quiet. The movement of the fingers on the fretboard is louder than the sounds. I didn't use any effects on the guitar tracks.
I recorded my voice…
This is our little bundle of joy now grown up to be 10 years old. She took up the flute this year at school and this is her first effort in front of my microphone.
She decided on the flute after watching some vids of Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull…
Flinch
I'm guilty
I took the bait again
And here I am again
Always with the same stupid grin
And I didn't go as planned
Few things do I've learned
From the top I pulled it
but I didn't see how far you'd go
didn't I see you flinch…
I have issues at my house, sometimes they manifest themselves in my tracks. In this case, the bassoon and oboe represent the mouse. The guitar is the peanut-butter.
aye seen yall in like 2k1 in quantico yall gave me some merch still gotta jam that withering certitude.... yall shoulda got a nice spot on a rock station for that song be good
Picture and information here:
http://chrisvaisvil.com/?p=859
Line up:
2 tracks (right and left) of hammer dulcimer, fretless bass, and cameo appearances for both fretless guitar and electric psaltery.
I went out during cover of night (to avoid looking like a total crackpot) with a violin bow & Zoom H2 digital recorder and bowed various things in the neighborhood. This is the best - a beautifully resonant 4-way stop sign.
Recent Comments
Nice transitions and enjoyed reading about your methods.
Really enjoying this playlist. Like a different musical reality going on here. The vocals are distant in the mix but that may be intentional.
Hey, thanks for coming by to have a listen! I'll be finding the time to return the favor soon!
Incredible! Great story, excellent delivery. And I agree that the slide guitar work is outstanding!!!! Piepod LG
NIce sqirt!
Woot! Bluesy goodness!
Simply a wonderful listen! LG
Cool Sounds.... Like the vox LG
This is great! She has got a handle on the instrument, and this is a fun/enjoyable listen. You must be so proud of her!!!! Bravo LG
Moody as ever - love the driving beat!
I love this piece! What a wonderful production... LG
hola
Faved at the first notes.
aye seen yall in like 2k1 in quantico yall gave me some merch still gotta jam that withering certitude.... yall shoulda got a nice spot on a rock station for that song be good
Cool. Nicely done.
Very cool tune.
Some lovely melodic strands in here - love the sound of the dulcimer.
!!! Incredible!
Refreshing sounds!
Found the second part very strange - I guess that was your intention. Very intriguing stuff!