This is a piece written for 37signals, made to accompany a [fun video they did on Letterpress printing](http://37signals.com/svn/posts/2795-a-letterpressed-thank-you)
The track is best listened to in context of the video, since it's scored…
So I dropped the guitar into DADGAD tuning for the first time, threw a capo on the third fret, rifled off something nice, and sent it to Movement to Contact for his contribution, got it back, did some mixing...
Here is the result.
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This is the one song I wish the bass was a little louder. The recording just doesn't do it justice. When we play it live it shakes the foundation!!
-JH
Final version
it needs a fiddle but it has a mandolin, a chicken banjo and some excellent backing vocalists
my third demo for RPM 2011
The cat's in the window and
the rabbit's in the hutch
goat's in the meadow just
a-chewin on the…
Final version
it needs a fiddle but it has a mandolin, a chicken banjo and some excellent backing vocalists
my third demo for RPM 2011
The cat's in the window and
the rabbit's in the hutch
goat's in the meadow just
a-chewin on the…
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…
Vocals: Eric Savoie
Acoustic Guitar: Dan Clancy
Electric Guitars: Bobby Clohessy
Bass: Trevor Tillotson
Drums: Gerald Langenfeld
Composed by Steffen Offermann & Eric Savoie
Arranged & mixed by Steffen Offermann
Vocals: Tricia Dovidio
Lyrics: Bob Beckley
Composed, arranged & mixed by Steffen Offermann
This one was tricky to do because the piano does not play at a fixed tempo, and it was an online collaboration (like all my collaborations).
A pop/rock tune in the veins of the 80s. At least that was the goal.
UPDATE: This is the Jan 2017 version!
Lyrics: Casia
Vocals: Jessica Rasche
Solo Guitar: Bobby Clohessy
Bass: Jean Lui Toudou
Drums: Jay Carros
Composed, arranged…
Vocals: James Ryce
Lyrics: Paul Dempsey
Bass & Drums: Neal Vanderhoof
Guitar: Andrew Doherty
Composed, arranged & mixed by Steffen Offermann
James is actually a country singer. This was the first time for him to sing a jazzy piano…
~Decrepit shadow of a piano in the shadows of former visitors~
I've played in such a cafe, a long time ago, for a meal/drink, thru the night. Surreal it was; second life. Yeah ...
Recent Comments
Very smooth playing!
Had to go and watch the video, the music fit perfect with the video. Really loved the array of instruments and the concept behind the song. Digin it!
Superb song...really nice minimal production.
Love the sound of the Acoustic bass on this one and Hulk Incident. Thanks to Josh in Greencastle for the MK Dragonfly! -JH
This is the one song I wish the bass was a little louder. The recording just doesn't do it justice. When we play it live it shakes the foundation!! -JH
You know... this is exactly the way I picture your life. Love this one.
Listening to this track right now with my daughter... Outstanding track!!! She says "it's silly, I like it, it makes me giggle!"
Looooove the celtic music! And again with the incredible vocals!
Another outstanding acoustic guitar track! This might be the best track here, Steffen!
Another fine mellow track. Where are you finding all these incredible vocalists!
Excellent track! Love that vocal from Jessica. Outstanding production quality on this one all around... Really tight arrangement and performance.
Oh no ....its over.......the sky has gone Grey....Thank you
So nice and relaxing... A great way to end a long day.
This put me right there in the Café. Or at least it made me really wish I was sitting right there. Nice.
I'm getting a severe missed connections addiction just noticed i only have 4 left.... no ... no..i need more.... more
Very sweet. Like this a lot!
Your vocal to your tracks is like a whisper.. you are telling us a secret....only we the listener knows.....shhhh there's more....Beautiful
Go on kick her i dare you........
These lyrics are hilarious...sweet and sinister.
A beautiful love song