Guitars/Keyboards/Pennywhistle: Doug Sparling
Composer: Traditional
Recorded: 2006
An old English/Scottish folk song. It's very well known, but has a great melody and I'm not ashamed to play it...
Pennywhistles: Doug Sparling
Bodhran: David Shaughnessy
Composer: Traditional
Recorded: 2005
A set of reels (the first being "For the Sake of Old Decency," picked up from a Michael Tubridy album of the same name) I put together one evening. You…
Guitars/Mandolin/Pennywhistle: Doug Sparling
Composer: Doug Sparling
Recorded: 2006
Nothing special, the last track I wrote and recorded for this unfinished CD.
Just another time traveling love song from your ole Uncle Paul.
Mostly MIDI synths and some analog bass and screaming Ibanez.
Drum loops too. I was going to drum it, but these two loops really kinda drive it along.
Enjoy.....
filled…
A long over due changing of the acoustic strings led to this epic production. 40 tracks and 34 plug-ins. Good Gravy that's a boat load of tracks. All kinds of stuff happening.
Enjoy!
you spend your days and your night times
bustin' ass…
WARNING! ADULT CONTENT or goofy great........
After a week of computer crashes, I finally got my gear all back to normal. I got my drum kit hooked up yesterday and did a test run which led to this bit of Saturday morning fun that only
proves…
I picked up on one of Norm's wonderful grooves.
I added some bass, guitar, horns, and a basic drum track. Kicker and snare with a few cymbols. I didn't want to walk on Norm's fine, fine, percussion.
Thanks Norm for allowing me the opportunity…
Archival stuff from my distant past with former bandmates in Scartaglen. A set of traditional Irish tunes. Rescued from a cassette tape done at a concert back in the early 90's. Myself on Uilleann pipes and whistle. Mike dugger on guitar and fiddle…
What wonderful fun and such amazing musicianship. I wish Tess and I were there!
I like the sound of your front woman, she's very entertaining.
Oh wow, well played!
More stuff from the ancient archives rescued from the same cassette tape as Last Nights Fun. This time a set of 3 Irish reels Live at a concert back around 1992
I love the bit of banter at the start - atmosphere and all that!
Now for the music, OMG what a band!
Kirk, this is great, it really drives. So glad you found it.
Hey, friends, I'm looking for opinions for this one. I wrote this song some time ago, and it's posted on this site. Today I changed some of the instrumentation and cut down on the keyboards, strings, etc. I'd like to know if you like this or…
I think this arrangement is your best yet - really lovely unplugged feel. I think the sax is a little forward in the mix and agree with Geas. I'd also cut out the chorus harmonies until maybe the end, to add some climax. Great song-writing, very cool, Terry.
Hey, friends, I'm looking for opinions for this one. I wrote this song some time ago, and it's posted on this site. Today I changed some of the instrumentation and cut down on the keyboards, strings, etc. I'd like to know if you like this or…
A second version with the initial lead guitar standing alone...a little cluttered after a few listens and some constructive feedback!
Norm's Groove for St Monica inspired this one. Thanks Norm!
Lead Guitar, bass guitar and acoustic guitar…
A second version with the initial lead guitar standing alone...a little cluttered after a few listens and some constructive feedback!
Norm's Groove for St Monica inspired this one. Thanks Norm!
Lead Guitar, bass guitar and acoustic guitar…
A second version with the initial lead guitar standing alone...a little cluttered after a few listens and some constructive feedback!
Norm's Groove for St Monica inspired this one. Thanks Norm!
Lead Guitar, bass guitar and acoustic guitar…
A long over due changing of the acoustic strings led to this epic production. 40 tracks and 34 plug-ins. Good Gravy that's a boat load of tracks. All kinds of stuff happening.
Enjoy!
you spend your days and your night times
bustin' ass…
Rumba Columbia is a traditional Cuban pattern in 6: the "go-to" pattern for 12/8 - if you have only heard one Afro-Cuban rhythm in 12/8, this is probably it. As an energetic Afro-Cuban dance, Rumba was often suppressed and restricted because it…
Recent Comments
Very, very nicely done Doug.
Good heavens, you are brilliant on the penny whistle. What a performance!
Ah, last but not least eh? Really pretty Doug! Gorgeous little medieval sounding melody.
Very pretty synth sounds. I thought, "Screaming Ibanez? mmm don't know", but when it comes in it works really well.
A most full and well produced track, I especially like the percussion but hey, it's all great.
Very nice Paul! ha ha!
I do love the original but your additions are really well done with great taste. Nice one Paul.
What wonderful fun and such amazing musicianship. I wish Tess and I were there! I like the sound of your front woman, she's very entertaining. Oh wow, well played!
I love the bit of banter at the start - atmosphere and all that! Now for the music, OMG what a band! Kirk, this is great, it really drives. So glad you found it.
I think this arrangement is your best yet - really lovely unplugged feel. I think the sax is a little forward in the mix and agree with Geas. I'd also cut out the chorus harmonies until maybe the end, to add some climax. Great song-writing, very cool, Terry.
I think this is one of your best songs and it was well worth the changes.
Slick! Brilliant, fellas! Love the slinky feel, and crystal clear mix!
takes a bit of time to settle in, but after the 1st minute, it's just tasty! excellent jammin'!
super fly.. great play and very groovy! mi gusto mucho!
You nailed it.
Good one. Nice take.
Thanks for your comments. I'm sure there will be more of this style in the pipeline.
Sweet man! Really happy to see you on here. Get yo'self an avatar d00d!
Another winner! Norm I re-posted the Border Crossing with just a single lead guitar at the beginning......sounds cleaner!
again well done,,,, there is a magic to this,,,like a moth pulled to the flame,,, i feel drawn in