[Thanks to Helen and Colin for coming to my aid with the warblings! :) ]
When You Least Expect It
And you're out to dry
And its all too hectic
Thats when it comes x 2
And it feels electric
And you feel alive
Cos when you least expect…
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…
part of me really wishes this was longer, but on the other hand you did something really great in 18 minutes and 10 seconds. there is definitely something to be said for brevity. great album.
When I put these last 3 songs on itunes, my computer did something weird. It told me that these songs were already out there on the internet somewhere. So, in order not to infringe on any copyright laws, I would like to assure everyone that NONE…
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The crusading knights brought…
I like the overall idea but I have a couple suggestions for the lyrics. First, it's a little clumsy; I've never heard "401k" sound poetic. Second, you sing about a character who's lost his future, but you don't show how this happened. Especially in light of the "401k" and "faceless concerns" lines, the picture that I'm getting is of a guy who's been trapped by his own choices, both productive (career) and consumptive -- while this absolutely can be a compelling story, it has to told, and with some introspection. Jess used to tell me, "Show it, don't say it". I think the key album to listen to for songs of this sort is Bruce Springsteen's The River, especially the title track. For all his characters that have lost there futures, there's a story.
Sorry if I'm being a lyrics snob, it's just what I am. Thanks for writing about these ideas, it needs to be done.
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…
you used to be a person in your shell
now you're just a shell
so big inside your home
the turrets face the lowly masses
so big inside your home
obvlious to the world as it cries out
and the sun begins to shine upon our tiny world
and…
Side 2 of my virtual record. It's a long, mostly instrumental suite (a 'Lounge Suite' - I know that's corny but I just cant resist:)
The different sections run as follows:
Opposite Attractions
Sloppy Jo
Too Many Martinis
Prefix/Suffix
A Cup of…
This song was inspired by the Life of Pi...and yes, i feel like a drifter at times, floating, going no where.
I've been drifting
i've been drifting for days
going no where
being driven by the waves
driven mad by the wind and her voices…
Recent Comments
Great emotion in this... well done!
I like it so far! Great tune, looking forward to hearing it on 12-string.
That is some wild stuff. I thought the alien storm troopers had landed!! Dig it
part of me really wishes this was longer, but on the other hand you did something really great in 18 minutes and 10 seconds. there is definitely something to be said for brevity. great album.
do i hear a ukekele? or just the way you recorded the guitar? outstanding either way.
Hell yeah!
W, you have such fantastic pitch - it's quite incredible.
Another very cool instrumental! All your tracks have a great vibe - very dark, very powerful. Love it!
Very cool! I thought I'd be disappointed that there's no vocal, but this track doesn't need it. And I love the ending!
wow this is very lovely, captain. spock out.
I like the overall idea but I have a couple suggestions for the lyrics. First, it's a little clumsy; I've never heard "401k" sound poetic. Second, you sing about a character who's lost his future, but you don't show how this happened. Especially in light of the "401k" and "faceless concerns" lines, the picture that I'm getting is of a guy who's been trapped by his own choices, both productive (career) and consumptive -- while this absolutely can be a compelling story, it has to told, and with some introspection. Jess used to tell me, "Show it, don't say it". I think the key album to listen to for songs of this sort is Bruce Springsteen's The River, especially the title track. For all his characters that have lost there futures, there's a story. Sorry if I'm being a lyrics snob, it's just what I am. Thanks for writing about these ideas, it needs to be done.
Nice one Kirk...I'd like to hear that on the 12-string.
Like this one alot!
Way cool guitar.
Excellent changes of rithm
great songwriting. so good to hear your music.
Still makes me grin. Excellent song!
EXCELLENT!!!
You have a wonderful, evocative voice. The start here is fantastic. Very pretty. Shades of Thom Yorke, but thankfully less whiny than he is!
Nice track :) :)