My first attempt at a Blumlein or Mid/Side recording. This one is actually a mid/side recording as I used a directional mic in combo with a figure 8 ribbon mic set at 90 degrees from the main mic. Thanks to Pat Broaders for the loan of the ribbon…
This track is from the 1986 Scartaglen album "The Middle Path". The first tune "Jezaig" was composed by Breton musician Gilles Le Bigot. The second tune is one of the "Cantigas de Santa Maria" and is attributed to King Alfonso X of Spain
Roger…
This song was born on the 18th of Feb. 2011. It was the last piece I wrote/recorded for the challenge. It was a very sad day for me, almost as if all my usual winter sadness was concentrated and crammed into one day. The process of writing and…
bit of a key change, and temperament,
just as small note: the opening and closing strings really buzz cool in headphones, something i though i might give a try too
I hope you can see the above picture - I scored a 15 chord autoharp zither for $42 on ebay. 4 old guitar strings later (I save them... just in case :-) and a tuning against an organ patch she is working nicely again. Can't wait to show Emily…
One of my two contributions to a "Beatlesfest" we had over on songcrafters.org a few months back.
I still can't believe I covered this... having done it though, it feels like nothing is sacred. And, more worryingly, I feel I might possibly…
For 2011 RPM Challenge album John the Resonator
A Sword and Sorcery parody. With Elvis.
Daughter Brit sang the vocal in the middle part.
Elvis was the mountain king
Who ruled the land of El-Karyaang
His wife Priscilla lady fair
Was taken…
Recent Comments
I'm very impressed by your guitar skills. Great work. I'll download some of your songs and put them on my next car CD. Thanks for sharing! :)
nice renditioon - I've always loved this song
Wonderful playing. Downloaded! :)
This is wonderful.
Excellent!
Brrrr! Throw another log on the fire!
Totally inspired! Zither adds real zing!
Gotta love the 5/4! Very clever!
Rockin' album! Riff-laden and crunchy!
Needs a title? How about "When The Cat Up The Tree Was Me." Totally cool jam!
GREAT vibe! Stunning!
really great and creative song, but now it's totally stuck in my head, damn you :)
Awesome, crunchy, solid!
great tune! fun lyrics.
My favorite so far :)
different but beautiful indeed !
Haha, no, I didn't know you sampled me. Love it!
Cor!! Sort of swelling and epic! More please!!
I hope Sir Paul gets to hear this, I don't know who you are but you sing this equally as well if not with more passion
thanks Sis. Daughter Brit did the vocal in the middle!