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Another tune exhumed from the past... 1984 to be precise. A 15 year-old angst-ridden vocalist wrote some words that went something like "Late at night... the shadows... creep across my wall". Happily, the song is musically much stronger than the…
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Andrew Russe said

The thing is though, "Late at night... the shadows... creep across my wall" are really good lyrics! Feel no shame, the angst-ridden 15 year-olds knew what they were doing! lol .... Cool sounds, looking forward to the vocals.

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(Remastered 22/10/2021) And this is the last of the little threesome of In Your Hands, Little Thing, and this one, When I Try To Be Me. It's in the key of 4th fret and was written just over a month later than the other two, on 19th March…
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Shed Sounds said

Love that unexpected chord change in the middle eight - Great work!

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A song from one of our latest sessions Hans Nooitgedagt Jr - drums Bingsolex - lead guitar Erwin B - bass, recording KC - vocals, guitar, keys & mix -------------------------------------------- Well I'm down I am falling to the ground…
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Greg Connor said

You got the groove. Those licks really caught me. Nice reminder of a band called Dirty Thump. You post one great song after another. Great listening pleasure.

Andrew Russe's avatar
(Remastered 22/10/2021) And this is the last of the little threesome of In Your Hands, Little Thing, and this one, When I Try To Be Me. It's in the key of 4th fret and was written just over a month later than the other two, on 19th March…
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Greg Connor said

I love that wooden acoustic sound. Nice little hook in there. It’s another winner Andrew.

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Written June 2019 Recorded July 2020
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Colleen Dillon said

Love the layered vocals on this one! Really like your style!!

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Written July 2019 Recorded July 2020
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Colleen Dillon said

Really great song! Love your voice - lots of passion coming through on this one.

KCsGroove's avatar
A song from one of our latest sessions Hans Nooitgedagt Jr - drums Bingsolex - lead guitar Erwin B - bass, recording KC - vocals, guitar, keys & mix -------------------------------------------- Well I'm down I am falling to the ground…
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Colleen Dillon said

Rich vocals!! Reminds me of great Robert Cray songs...

Andrew Russe's avatar
(Remastered 22/10/2021) And this is the last of the little threesome of In Your Hands, Little Thing, and this one, When I Try To Be Me. It's in the key of 4th fret and was written just over a month later than the other two, on 19th March…
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Colleen Dillon said

This group of songs is just amazing. To think about you writing them in '94... amazing. Your guitar is just gorgeous on this one. Awesome all around.

Gary Fox's avatar
The closing number, the thoughtful number. It says more than goodbye.
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Brett Warren said

Good one, Gary. I enjoyed the album! I always appreciate how energetic and robust your production is.

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A song from one of our latest sessions Hans Nooitgedagt Jr - drums Bingsolex - lead guitar Erwin B - bass, recording KC - vocals, guitar, keys & mix -------------------------------------------- Well I'm down I am falling to the ground…
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Andrew Russe said

Awww yeah... very tasty. Loved the title when I saw the notification - was wondering how you'd treat it... it's just wonderful. Cool song, and the performance/recording is smooth and lively at the same time. Love the groove, and the playing from everyone is perfect - like a coiled spring but with great restraint... YEAH!

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Written July 2019 Recorded July 2020
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Andrew Russe said

Oh wow. Huge and lively acoustic guitar sound. And then this fabulous song on top of it. Love it.

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(Remastered 22/10/2021) Here's the very latest from the broom-cupboard. I wrote it one dark night over 23 years ago. **** **All I Have To Do - A A J Russe** There isn’t much time to get this out You won’t hear me if I have to…
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Gary Fox said

Ok, grabbed me right away with that unexpected chord shift in the intro. I love your songwriting, man. The variety, the sonic palettes, the lyrics, the playing, the inventiveness, all of it really; it's such a pleasure to sit, listen, and lose myself in the song.

Andrew Russe's avatar
(Remastered 22/10/2021) I was asked (told?) to upload something happy. Hmmm, I thought. This will end well... So, a few days later, I was rehearsing a pleasant little thing I wrote several years ago that has a working title of "She Was…
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Gary Fox said

This is great, simply great. I love how you are able to sing this so well, even with your tongue firmly planted in your cheek.

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(Remastered 22/10/2021) And here we go - Edith FINALLY gets it... Actually, she's been getting it ever since I wrote it on the 29th May. I thought it would take a week or so, but it proved to be more of a fight than I was expecting. On…
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Gary Fox said

Oh yeah...the slide just kicked in and the hair on the back of my neck stood up. Killer groove, the bass and drum lock up, along with the Rhodes...... Love the space in this mix too. Damn, Andrew, you are on fire. It's good to hear you making music again. Selfishly speaking, it's inspiring.

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(Remastered 22/10/2021) OK, let's delve once more into the magical shoebox of unused songs... I've already recorded several that were written in 1994 (Sleeping with the Ghost, Elizabeth's Room, With Mum Again, If You Knew, A Hundred and…
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Gary Fox said

Exhales...man. I'll just say this is really, really powerful. And tough to listen to since I think I know where this is from. On a production note, whatever mics you are alluding to where a good acquisition. I love how your acoustic has been sounding on these cuts this morning.

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(Remastered 22/10/2021) Now here's a bit of an oldie - the second song I ever wrote. In... 1978! I think I played it once, or maybe twice, at school assemblies. My musical peers and colleagues back then dismissed it as corny/rancid pop music…
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Gary Fox said

Oh, and the ending...love the fade out flourish.

Andrew Russe's avatar
(Remastered 22/10/2021) Now here's a bit of an oldie - the second song I ever wrote. In... 1978! I think I played it once, or maybe twice, at school assemblies. My musical peers and colleagues back then dismissed it as corny/rancid pop music…
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Gary Fox said

Oh! The backing vox! I can hear the 1978 in it, and I like it, a lot. I love the "I didn't think..." sections leading into the chorus. Whatever you're doing for chords and build...perfect. The chord changes in general, the twists, shifts...You need to write more in this vein...

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(Remastered 22/10/2021) And this is the last of the little threesome of In Your Hands, Little Thing, and this one, When I Try To Be Me. It's in the key of 4th fret and was written just over a month later than the other two, on 19th March…
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Gary Fox said

A few measures in and I am already smiling. I can feel the warmth of this song coming through, and I love how your acoustic sounds. Great cut!

Andrew D'Amico's avatar
Written July 2019 Recorded July 2020
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KCsGroove said

love that bright tone of your guitar good vocals too good one! KC

Andrew Russe's avatar
(Remastered 22/10/2021) And this is the last of the little threesome of In Your Hands, Little Thing, and this one, When I Try To Be Me. It's in the key of 4th fret and was written just over a month later than the other two, on 19th March…
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KCsGroove said

Another wonderful song, Andrew very much enjoyed KC

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