"Hey Motorman" was written for the 100 year celebration of the Ariel Lift Bridge.
The bridge was originally built in 1907 with a gondola that went from side to side carrying passengers and vehicles. It was later replaced with a lift system.
HEAR MY FINAL SONG
Most were drinkin', four were playin' cards
Two were dancin', one he played guitar
He was singin' how she broke his heart
Some were smokin', smoke rings filled the air
One was flirtin', playin' with her hair
He was…
Another one for Steve, our amazing bass player….a BIG Planet of the Apes fan.
I never followed Those movies, but he assures me that he’s kept within the bounds of the narrative.
-Lyrics…
**Song-writing Demo for FAWM 2025**
Song number 14
Written 21st-22nd Feb
Demo recorded 22nd Feb
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The thing of it is, er... whatever
I guess.
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**Now that we’re home - A A J Russe**
Now that we’re home
I’ll admit to you…
Here is a next song for my RPM challenge...(this is my 7th year and I'm off to a slow start...grrrr). I threw this one together kind of quickly and it sort of wrote itself- which is always fun. I kept it minimal and mostly used my Juno Synth…
One song for my RPM challenge! I'm late to the party...but will try to finish anyhow (did I really sign up for 10 songs??!!!). This song was written while our guitar was in some peculiar tuning - so I just followed along. Kind of minimal but…
Hi gang.
The Proods are back....Brian at the helm this time.
Our methodology is thus....one of the 4 of us introduce a song, and then we'll bang out a finished track in under an hour with as few over-dubs as possible. This one we put some effort…
My current sound gig is the Front Porch Players show "Death By Design"
https://rosemountarts.com/death-by-design
As part of sound design for the production I composed and recorded this theme music. It was created ‘in the box’ using MuseScore…
It’s another theme song!
My recent theatrical sound gig was the Front Porch Players' production of "Murder by the Book"
https://www.rosemountarts.com/murder-by-the-book
As part of sound design for the production I composed and recorded…
Song #7 for my 2025 RPM Challenge. Another one with my Juno Synth as the main player. It ended up being much longer than intended (but it fits with the title...). I call it a Peter Griffin ending (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4X8HsEj7d4…
Big sound, you still have the touch. I wonder what you are doing the other 11 months of the year (more a statement than a question). I hope you are writing, performing or something associated with music. I always enjoy hearing what you produce.
**Song-writing Demo for FAWM 2025**
Song number 10
Written 15th Feb
Demo recorded 15th Feb
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It wasn't really like this, it was very romantic.
This was a really quick write, though.
We were getting up, she was doing her hair…
**Song-writing Demo for FAWM 2025**
Song number 01
Written Saturday-Sunday 1st-2nd February 2025
Written 1st-2nd Feb
Demo recorded 2nd Feb
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I wasn't gonna do this FAWM thing this year, but they sent me an email...
And then I wrote…
Comments on Greg Connor's stuff
Great tune, great lyrics, great swing!
Comments made by Greg Connor
Thinking about Gene this morning.
Wow! This is powerful. I’m not a fan of the planet of the apes either but maybe I should go back and watch.
I like that stripped down sparse sound. It fits your voice and that relaxed cadence perfectly.
The songs that write themselves are always the best. This one has an ethereal quality.
Gently relaxing. Nice harmony. I like the minimalism.
“my Baby drives me crazy but I won’t give her up” … now that’s poetry.
Your music always sounds like you guys are having a GREAT time. Lots of little surprises in this one.
Nice to hear from you, it’s been a long time and you are right … we have enjoyed Alonetone for many years. Happy songwriting!
Two keepers on the same day. I think you said these came from the vault. I wonder what else is in the vault?
This is a great and positive song. It reminds me of my 4 year old neighbor. Her father could be my grandson. That 12 string really sounds good!
Beautiful and restful. I think I'll go get a glass of wine and listen again.
Ahhhh ... the blues!
I'll bet there are a lot of people who can relate to this song.
Beautiful piece of music. It’s remarkable what you can do with software.
Beautiful song John! Great message.
Well done! A fun little piece of music.
This is fun! I love loopers too ❤️
Big sound, you still have the touch. I wonder what you are doing the other 11 months of the year (more a statement than a question). I hope you are writing, performing or something associated with music. I always enjoy hearing what you produce.
Well done! I enjoyed the line "empty Bottles and a pile of unwashed plates" I'm pretty sure she is your valentine.
This hits home. You got me laughing. It’s all true!