This is the one song I wish the bass was a little louder. The recording just doesn't do it justice. When we play it live it shakes the foundation!!
-JH
Enjoyed the bass line in this one, the story in Matte Finish and what I'll call the blueish/folk sound of American Ashtray. The vocals in each have the sound of ol' bluesers and rockers, enjoyable.
Music is sparse here. I would like more substance in the sound and not so much focus on the vocals. You have enough talent to make this a bigger sound. I like the lyrics.
Love the blues guitar here. Vocals are southern rock and gritty. Dig it. Takes me back to the streamline trailer down by the river on a hot summer day in the 70's.
the good family needs to go on tour! the vocals are awesome. it was a great workin with yall on the rpm. hope my butt print will come out of your orange chair.lol. looking forward to our next project!
Final version
Day 28
Anyone else still writing songs?
this is the result of trying to listen to too many mixes in one day. Sometimes it's just easier to record something else.
i held off listening to too many of your demos so i could just sit down and have my mind totally blown at one time. and it is. your one of most talented fellows doing this free music stuff. your last two rpm's are in a master class that has few members.
Final version
An unaccompanied song about bedtime. Not a lullaby though. Oh no!
What does anyone think of the 'cat's moustache' line - it seems like that's a make or break call right there and i like it when i read it but it's hard to sing without…
Reg has left re-hab but now he has to fill those sober hours with something, so he has taken to people watching, but like everything in his life he has become addicted to it, listening in on there private conversation as he follows them, watching…
very entertaining words. love the line about the womens clothes. addictive personalities always have their latest "thing". once again great album. regards, M.F.
thanks for being such a great listener on alonetone. thetworegs are a living part of this site. your music is so very inspirational and incredibly dynamic. awesome RPM!
Reworked the vocals a bit (quite a bit). And yet again! And now, Gumbo Stu is singing backup bits. Thanks for the vocals Gumbo, a very welcome addition!
And, as requested, here are the lyrics:
I'm Not Afraid
You can blow me up
You…
Final version
RPM 2011 - my first track recorded and the opening track for the CD
A kind of Old Time gospel number, which, if you listen to those pre-war guitar playing preachers, are virtually indistinguishable from blues. Except for the lyrics…
Final version
it needs a fiddle but it has a mandolin, a chicken banjo and some excellent backing vocalists
my third demo for RPM 2011
The cat's in the window and
the rabbit's in the hutch
goat's in the meadow just
a-chewin on the…
RPM 2011 number 2. Inspired by an ex-friend of mine who had the most dazzling rose tinted glasses. Always used to envy the simplicity of his view and how nothing could ever get to him (everything gets to me).. since i knew him I know a lot of…
I hear you
Calling my name
Like a whisper
And a scream
You haunt me
Forever
Twist your arms
Around my neck
In a dead embrace
Locked with love
You haunt me
You haunt me
I tore the paper
From the walls
To see what
Was underneath
You left no…
It enters us
Without us knowing
Not welcome
Uninvited
Go away
Leave me alone
Give me peace
Let me rest
Eat us from the inside
Bit by bit
Cell by cell
Multiplying
Taking over
Invaded
Go away
Leave me alone
Give me peace
Let…
Comments on Dirty Spirits's stuff
Love the sound of the Acoustic bass on this one and Hulk Incident. Thanks to Josh in Greencastle for the MK Dragonfly! -JH
This is the one song I wish the bass was a little louder. The recording just doesn't do it justice. When we play it live it shakes the foundation!! -JH
Enjoyed the bass line in this one, the story in Matte Finish and what I'll call the blueish/folk sound of American Ashtray. The vocals in each have the sound of ol' bluesers and rockers, enjoyable.
Music is sparse here. I would like more substance in the sound and not so much focus on the vocals. You have enough talent to make this a bigger sound. I like the lyrics.
Nice morning song. Ease into the day....
Love the blues guitar here. Vocals are southern rock and gritty. Dig it. Takes me back to the streamline trailer down by the river on a hot summer day in the 70's.
Very nice. Love the groove. Blues/Grunge. Simple with passion. Good job on vocals Martin!! - Mitch
very relaxing .........
Like your lou approach
Great delivery........ Good song
This song is absolutley groovy... holding the vocal notes would be a nice touch... M.D.
awww, come on. that solo at the end could have gone for a least a little longer!! tease. thanks for all the great comments about our stuff too.
Muy awesome!
Indeed!
perfect description...cool song. Stellar vocals...so much character.
Love the groove right off the bat! Kick ass vocals. Great tune!
nice eye.
this is not only a strong rpm album, its a strong album in general. sweet work ! very strong songs. great job!
timely and cool
the good family needs to go on tour! the vocals are awesome. it was a great workin with yall on the rpm. hope my butt print will come out of your orange chair.lol. looking forward to our next project!
Comments made by Dirty Spirits
very meaty groove. good guitar.
i held off listening to too many of your demos so i could just sit down and have my mind totally blown at one time. and it is. your one of most talented fellows doing this free music stuff. your last two rpm's are in a master class that has few members.
this has the quintessential "Gumbo" sound. love it.
very skillfully done and oh so soulful.
very entertaining words. love the line about the womens clothes. addictive personalities always have their latest "thing". once again great album. regards, M.F.
thanks for being such a great listener on alonetone. thetworegs are a living part of this site. your music is so very inspirational and incredibly dynamic. awesome RPM!
Scary Good.
Don't think it could be sweeter.
very nice. you guys ooze california cool.
your ear for traditional type gems and ability to nail them is incredible!
your rpm in 2010 was one of our favorites. this is great. cant wait to hear more.
john barleycorn(Traffic/Winwood) comes to mind. very nice.
toot toot. awesome!
you are having to much fun. crazy stuff. dig it!
nice track with tons of cool sonic detail. very well done!
really like this song. the atmosphere and groove on this song are cool.
love the guitar. nice vibe on this one.
this song rocks.
nice sound.
incredible vocal.