written, recorded, and poorly mixed in one hour.
Instrumentation: acoustic guitar, fretless bass,
2 tablas, tambourine, rattle, and human body
for snapping, clapping, and vocals.
Rough sketch of a proposed dreamy 12 string piece that I couldn't pull off on the 12 string so did this quick electric version with vocal pads. Not sure of the recording quality- sounds OK in my cans and kinda crappy on my monitors. Recorded march…
I think if I was going to write...which I promise myself one day that I will...I would use this track for inspiration. When I listen a little story unfolds in my mind. Very nice.
i should rename this track... there. it became the sound track to a short film i produced called "Ztileeb". a film i'd be happy to share with anyone should they wish to see it.
i've often used self recorded ambient sounds in my tracks. this…
This was a total experimental piece about just making a soundscape. I played instruments I don't really play, and put some thru different effects just to experiment. The Bushisms add some color to what would otherwise just be some noise. I…
Yay, the Lennon filter!! :)
Interesting how a song evolves from
one idea into another by some drastic
yet simple change like attenuating
the tempo.
Enjoying your mandolin playing!
I have a 100yr old heirloom here
but it needs some new tuning heads
and strings. I haven't used it in
a couple of years and I'm dying to
get it going again.
i should rename this track... there. it became the sound track to a short film i produced called "Ztileeb". a film i'd be happy to share with anyone should they wish to see it.
i've often used self recorded ambient sounds in my tracks. this…
Something completely different- Uilleann pipes(Irish bagpipes) and synth. I wrote this tune over 20 years ago in the style of traditional Irish slow airs. It was recorded way back in 1991 for an album that's been out of print for over 15 years…
An RPM 2009 song. Well, this was a personal story for me that came about when your past intersects (briefly) with the present.
Lyrics:
20 years running through time and I remember
all the magic lines
that in our younger days
we drew…
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I like the vulnerable harmony.
I think if I was going to write...which I promise myself one day that I will...I would use this track for inspiration. When I listen a little story unfolds in my mind. Very nice.
This reminds me a little of the kind of thing that Pink Floyd would do...very interesting.
this is like the cool fade out end attached to another great glu tune
Sounds like spaceinvaders! Woo-hoo!
cheers glu. i have a film that this is the music to. i'll find it and post it before long.
hahah internetz! I think you might enjoy this playlist: http://alonetone.com/glu/playlists/gl-vs-pres-bush
Yay, the Lennon filter!! :) Interesting how a song evolves from one idea into another by some drastic yet simple change like attenuating the tempo. Enjoying your mandolin playing! I have a 100yr old heirloom here but it needs some new tuning heads and strings. I haven't used it in a couple of years and I'm dying to get it going again.
Colin, you I don't know if I've ever told you but you write amazing songs. This one very special. cheers
a classic
Nice vocal harmonics:)
Nice, got my Irish blood flowin:)
What a great melody!
Just a beautiful song. Well done!!
I think I just had my butt kicked up around my ears!! Great rockin' stuff
Neat track. Very peaceful but with a hint of mystery
Cool groove on this one- great stuff!!
i never know what to expect to hear from a glu song, but its always good stuff and pleasantly surprising in many ways...
Great song, I like the sound of the singer's voice.
This is a great collection of songs. I love the close-up, warm sound of everything.