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2 tracks (right and left) of hammer dulcimer, fretless bass, and cameo appearances for both fretless guitar and electric psaltery.
This song goes all the way back to my roots of writing music mostly on acoustic guitar and recording/playing all the instruments myself. Also my first 'proper' recording in my new studio space. Thanks for listening!
(lyrics)
Awake me from my…
The final song in the keyed series, this one was recorded with just Zane and I. A few days before recording this one, I repaired an old digital delay/loop pedal my dad had, so we used that as one of the main elements of this song. Unlike the loop…
This is a collab tune which was originally written by Tad Rees (aka Solo). He plays the Keyboard.synth, and I did the guitar and drums. The last half blends with his original which can be heard in completion at :
http://www.traxinspace…
Still one of my fav's, watching the crazy sun set here...winds picking up...and steaks are almost done on the grill in the NM desert. Better listen again...my wife's taking silhouette photos of the trees around are house to this. Amazing track John.
drip by drip..
I did the guitar and bass tracks first, then procured my 10 year olds cello for the main bass line :) I also tried my luck playing cello with a bow on this track- which was a new experience.
The trumpet and violin bits are played…
drip by drip..
I did the guitar and bass tracks first, then procured my 10 year olds cello for the main bass line :) I also tried my luck playing cello with a bow on this track- which was a new experience.
The trumpet and violin bits are played…
For some reason...might be the whiskey talking...I picture in the "future" version of this with a video...opening it with the "hit sensation" dramatic squirrel youtube video? Call me nuts...it would totally fit...
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.
Well, here's a quick stripped-down version of a song that I wrote a couple of weeks ago and needed to record just to get it out of my head... Also my first crack at harmonizing with myself (kinda cool, but a bit weird for me to hear me singing…
Good harmonies my friend. It's fun to harmonize with yourself once you get used to recording it. You can bring depth into the singing. Even though your singing sounds just fine without it.
Yes....teleport to this lake now with your acoustic, John and Norm...wicked campfire jam we could get going.
Well, here's a quick stripped-down version of a song that I wrote a couple of weeks ago and needed to record just to get it out of my head... Also my first crack at harmonizing with myself (kinda cool, but a bit weird for me to hear me singing…
Did this back in 2009.
Before me and Jim actually met each other...
The music was improvised to the notion of returning home from space.
Jim did the Lyrics in 5 mins over the net..
And here it is..
My Harmonica was broken by the way. My…
Recent Comments
loving the broken timing that is synced again in the end. very very tense in the intensity of it.
This is awesome, You've got a great voice
Sounds like the originality from the 90's I like it man
This inspires me to write much better songs. Truly awesome
The wall of sound that hits you in the beginning is awesome, Im an instant fan
This is good stuff man
Wow this is great
Fantastic! <3
dopest dope I've eva smoked!
I wish I could have seen you do this - great!
Just incredible....
Still one of my fav's, watching the crazy sun set here...winds picking up...and steaks are almost done on the grill in the NM desert. Better listen again...my wife's taking silhouette photos of the trees around are house to this. Amazing track John.
Or rather dramatic chipmunk...PETA is going to be all over my email tomorrow...d+mn...
For some reason...might be the whiskey talking...I picture in the "future" version of this with a video...opening it with the "hit sensation" dramatic squirrel youtube video? Call me nuts...it would totally fit...
Love all the little details you always work into your tracks.
Still one of my favorite RPM songs man...and albums.
Good harmonies my friend. It's fun to harmonize with yourself once you get used to recording it. You can bring depth into the singing. Even though your singing sounds just fine without it. Yes....teleport to this lake now with your acoustic, John and Norm...wicked campfire jam we could get going.
get vocals Keith. really dig the harmonizing bit too
all the young kids know, harmonica's are excellent for skiing !
crunchy fattness!! such great guitar feel. come on man 1;30 hangs it. what are you using for those killer fx's?