This song is dedicated to my van...the Pumpkin.
She took me all the way from Winnipeg to St. John's, Newfoundland. On the way home she died on the 40 East between Quebec City and Montreal where i had to let her go.
Oh Pumpkin you have been good…
A simple song...
Take a hold of the persons hand next to you and let these words pass from your center to theirs.
be blessed as you listen.
You are valued
you are valued
you are special to me
The old tin geetar...
Did this one sometime in 2009 on a Boss MBR. I'd recently joined what became Songcrafters.org and PJ (Wiley) posted a bass/drum track for us ubiquitous blues guitarists to solo over.
I decided to go a different route…
rpm 2011
Friends hate you in every way
You fuck them over every day
Jobless homeless knocked up too
Revolving cycle is what you do
2 cars on blocks in the front yard
Complain how life is really hard
Think you don’t deserve this pain…
Karma is not a fantasy. It's the only thing you can count on in life because you reap what you sow. Watch out for those weeds you don't see growing until they've killed off your harvest!
Acoustic blues. Recorded in 2005. I was trying to record something else, can't remember what, and the missus was going out. She had cyclist Lance Armstong's book, or was talking about it. Sounded like a great title for a song as well as his book…
Please don't mind the 20 seconds of silence...use it to enter in.
From one being to another...
"I will open my eyes to you
even when a fear awaits your gaze
please don't hesitate to look inside
for I won't hide
I will be honest…
Old school art rock
Red clay still shot
White board wet rotting fall away
No time on the clock
It's over mop it up
A little left for a holiday
Well it's time to stop the routine
You might say it just another phase of the game
But now…
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I finally was able to remix the song. Please listen to "Fide On The Broom Stick (Version 2012)" in my track list to compare…
Rock instrumental. Recorded Christmas 2008.
I'd struggled with a DAW. I'd stopped recording. And then my lovely wife got me a Boss MBR for Christmas. I thought this little thing the size of a fag-packet would be a nice "scratch-pad" songwriting…
A cover of Larry Wallis's fine ditty (it's always been one of my favourite Dr Feelgood songs).
This was my second recording with my Boss MBR, recorded early 2009. It confirmed for me that I was a "standalone recorder" kind of guy, and there was…
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EDIT:
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I finally was able to remix the song. Please listen to "Fide On The Broom Stick (Version 2012)" in my track list to compare…
Pop-rock tale about a character in a novel that I fancied. Recorded in 2009 on a Boss MBR.
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**Sooner or Later - A A J Russe**
Theres a crazy girl
Looks about my age
Hiding out on the second page
Waiting for the story to unfold…
This celtic folk piece is a collaboration with lyricist Donna Devine.
This is Donna's explanation:
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Background: In earlier centuries, young men were captured by "press gangs" - often literally torn away from…
THIS IS THE OLD YEURGH MIX - THERE IS ANOTHER ONE HIGHER UP THE LIST NOW, FULLY LOVED BY AR. THIS ONE IS LEFT HERE AS A MONUMENT TO SOMETHING OR OTHER (AND IN CASE YOU PREFER IT)
Acoustic ghost story. Recorded 2010.
Easter 2010 I decided…
Acoustic tale of revenge. Recorded 2010 on a Boss BR1600CD.
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**The Knife - A A J Russe**
A dark and star-less night
Probably driving rain
That's what they think became of me
A foolish walk along the cliff when he was drunk…
A cover of Justin Currie's Sleep Instead of Teardrops. Recorded 2010.
It has always been one of my favourite Del Amitri songs. I was strumming away at it one day and my missus said I should record it...
This celtic folk piece is a collaboration with lyricist Donna Devine.
This is Donna's explanation:
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Background: In earlier centuries, young men were captured by "press gangs" - often literally torn away from…
Another goodie...
Thoroughly enjoyable listen to all of your tracks on here so far...
I'm amazed at all the different styles you take on and succeed at.
A cover of Justin Currie's Sleep Instead of Teardrops. Recorded 2010.
It has always been one of my favourite Del Amitri songs. I was strumming away at it one day and my missus said I should record it...
Recent Comments
By now I thank I can download your tracks to my mp3 player without even listening. :) Very, very nice.
Pretty like the other songs. And your last name is a perfect attribute for your voice.
A fine little blues. When I hear you do such vocals I'm always afraid you'll lose your voice! ;)
Karma is not a fantasy. It's the only thing you can count on in life because you reap what you sow. Watch out for those weeds you don't see growing until they've killed off your harvest!
You tell me I can handle different styles? It's you who really can! Great guitar playing!
The latest two comments were by me. I did not realize that I was not logged in. Stupid old me. ;)
I like the juxtaposition of the ethereal Cure-style guitars and the in-your-face synth lead.
Yep, lovely stuff, this works as it is for me
Lovely feel.
Wonderfully fluid playing!
We owe your wife something. :)
I don't know the original, but this one is pretty good.
Wistful and airy! Lovely stuff!
Great 70s vibe to my ears. Give us more! :)
This is one of my favourites of yours Steffen. Love it !
Impossible not to love this song. Definitely a song to be proud of.
Simply Great, Andy. You set the bar high.
BTW - I've just looped this songs three times. :D
Another goodie... Thoroughly enjoyable listen to all of your tracks on here so far... I'm amazed at all the different styles you take on and succeed at.
bliss !!!