Written for a song challenge to bring awareness to the flooding this past Spring in Australia.
The song was required to have the phrase "water is rising".
I'm here!!! ha I see a lot of the guys are heading over here....love this one...is it new or did I miss it before? Hope you don't mind I put Sweet Millie up on mine....I have a lot to upload....
Damn . This is a great original song . Seriously this is Ready for Prime time. Greg ,Pitch this song . I love it. its all about that we all love something that aint good for us.
"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.
Wrote this song yesterday after another long week of crummy news in the world and had the good fortune of the Minnesota song writers in my living room tonight to help me bring it to life. Greg Connor - on the cigar beat box, Colin Walterson on…
Great Song! You have a lot going on here!
I love the lonely feel of this and how it evolves throughout the song.
Outstanding Lyrics: *"And I run a/c
with the windows down"* & *"Tripping on the wires at the edge of your farm"*
I like the bass line. Nice contribution to the *"Who Knew"* Challenge.
Added to the playlist:
http://alonetone.com/connor/playlists/who-knew
Greg Connor added his amazing harp to the song. It really adds depth to it. I love Greg's playing on the song. Thanks so much, Greg! This is why Alonetone is great.
Lyrics & Music by Nick Plagakis
I count my blessings…
I struggled to get this thing completed. I've been sat on it for weeks, finished, debating whether I was really prepared to let it go.
I loved the song when I wrote it, inspired by a wonderful week at the end of September. But the recording…
Recorded live at my friend Colleen's studio in the clouds with Scott on the mandolin, Greg on guitar, Collin on bass, Colleen on ukulele. Thanks for a fun challenge!
This is a rough cut, but I like it. Here are the lyrics:
TOMORROW WILL BE YOU
It’s been a long time since I saw you
I’m at a loss for words
But when I heard the news
I went straight to your room
There’s no point in looking…
another sad one from me...i seem to be stuck in the groove....
F Am F Am
G Am G E7
Yesterday I had a dream I became one
I was Watching the waves play around with the sun
While dancing to the sweet vibe of that sunshine
I suddenly felt the…
Here is my entry for the "Who Knew" Song Writing Challenge. Thanks for including me :)
Lyrics:
When I was a young boy
I never knew what it meant
to be unloved
When I was a young man
I never knew what it meant
to be undone
Now I’m…
Here is my entry for the "Who Knew" Song Writing Challenge. Thanks for including me :)
Lyrics:
When I was a young boy
I never knew what it meant
to be unloved
When I was a young man
I never knew what it meant
to be undone
Now I’m…
Outstanding Nick! I love your emotionally driven lyrics supported by acoustic guitar.
This is a great contribution to the *Who Knew* song Challenge!
Added to the Playlist:
http://alonetone.com/connor/playlists/who-knew
One of my first experiments with DADGAD tuning. I was hoping to get a dark,droning sound. I lived in Missouri for a lot of years and this sounds like what it feels like to be out in the sticks there.
Great Beginning! Very inviting to listen to. It just pulled me in.
Excellent contribution to the Song Writing Challenge!
Added to the Playlist:
http://alonetone.com/connor/playlists/who-knew
My apologies to Ray Willie Hubbard. This sounds nothing like his great version of this. All instruments played by me, in studio.
This was before I discovered the usefulness of a pop filter.
Chris sent me over this track and i got to wondering what i could do to add to it. The tragedy of the Russian plane flying back from Egypt came to mind .....
CHAOS
The chaos of our time
rules our minds
The crazy
trust in chaos
Chaos will…
Comments on Greg Connor's stuff
Nice production.
This is still one of my favorites!! Such a good idea and performance....
That harmonic player 97 that is really something. I like this one "Banjo Player is a lonely Man." I wish I could play like that...
I'm here!!! ha I see a lot of the guys are heading over here....love this one...is it new or did I miss it before? Hope you don't mind I put Sweet Millie up on mine....I have a lot to upload....
Serious topic but I couldn't help smiling - you have such a great way with lyrics.
Beautiful - love the music and video!
thats some fine writing. A+++++++++...Steve
Damn . This is a great original song . Seriously this is Ready for Prime time. Greg ,Pitch this song . I love it. its all about that we all love something that aint good for us.
Good one.
Hey Greg, saw the video on this and its brilliant. Sound quality is excellent and lyrics are visually captivating
Beautiful melody and lyrics! I really like the bass in this one ... simple, perfectly-placed touches.
Super country track, love it and of course the banjo. By the way, welcome to Alonetone.
Every instrument sparkles! Nicely mixed too.
cool too.
Hey Do you know Rose too?
Wow this great home made music. So clear and Americana. You have a gift.
Glad you made it on over Greg, I likes me some Greg Connor songs
Just a rockin' along, cool as a cucumber
Excellent stuff. I look forward to hearing more of your tunes. So glad you found alonetone.
Your music IS what the world need now. Gentle, comforting, wholesome and true. Great video!
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Oh . . . this is good! It's always fun sitting around your coffee table with you and the boys. *GREAT MESSAGE* in this song.
Great harmony supported by cool music!
Great Song! You have a lot going on here! I love the lonely feel of this and how it evolves throughout the song. Outstanding Lyrics: *"And I run a/c with the windows down"* & *"Tripping on the wires at the edge of your farm"* I like the bass line. Nice contribution to the *"Who Knew"* Challenge. Added to the playlist: http://alonetone.com/connor/playlists/who-knew
Still Good!
*Another Masterpiece Andrew!* Very unique and interesting.
Lots of energy! I love it!
I have the feeling there is a lot of the story not told, on purpose. That vagueness is very effective here. My imagination is running wild.
Whoooo Hooooo! This is darn good!
Beautiful! As I was playing this my wife took an interest too! She loves the piano.
Big full sound.
Oooh . . . That gave me a chill. Interesting mood music and affects.
Replay . . . . Again!
Outstanding Nick! I love your emotionally driven lyrics supported by acoustic guitar. This is a great contribution to the *Who Knew* song Challenge! Added to the Playlist: http://alonetone.com/connor/playlists/who-knew
I love that tuning! Great sound.
Great Beginning! Very inviting to listen to. It just pulled me in. Excellent contribution to the Song Writing Challenge! Added to the Playlist: http://alonetone.com/connor/playlists/who-knew
... Added to the *Who Knew Song Challenge *Playlist http://alonetone.com/connor/playlists/who-knew
EXCELLENT .. EXCELLENT .. EXCELLENT You got the touch! Well sung and played! I love the lyrics! Time to press Replay
Captivating song. It really grabs you and wont let go.
You have captured it Reg! Unfortunately the story behind the song keeps getting worse.
Beautiful ...................