Written and Recorded April 18, 2010
Some people accidentally delete tracks...I accidentally kept this one :)
Details: Epiphone Les Paul (DADGAD, Capo III), Seymour Duncan Pickups, POD XT, Boss RC-20 Looper, Audacity.
Written and Recorded April 10/11, 2010
Inspired a bit by a painting I saw today: http://gowalla.com/checkins/6575047
Details: Epiphone Les Paul (EBEGAD/BBEGAD, Capo II), Seymour Duncan Pickups, POD XT, Boss RC-20 Looper, Audacity.
Sometimes I know the music is going to be good based on just the album title/art combo... I was right. Wonderful soundscape and beautiful melody on this one.
We just joined a couple of ours ago and are listening to a few of the artists here. One of our favorite genres is Jazz in almost any of its sub-genres. This is real cool! Love the percussions and the guitar work. It has a sense of excitement mixed with drama. Nice work...we really enjoyed our listen! All the best...
Alan & Di (aka Double Trouble)
The Hollow Men
Sad Hippie Thing
1993
Greg Melvin: Vocals, Rhythm Guitars, Keyboards
Doug Sparling: Lead Guitars
David Albrecht: Bass
Terry Adams: Drum Kit
All songs written by Greg Melvin
Arrangements by Greg Melvin and The Hollow Men
I sent the tracks for this tune to a friend of mine who owns a professional studio. I gave him no instructions on how to mix it, as I wanted someone else's take on the music. He created a very dry, intimate mix, focusing more on the acoustic guitars…
The Hollow Men
Sad Hippie Thing
1993
Greg Melvin: Vocals, Rhythm Guitars, Keyboards
Doug Sparling: Lead Guitars
David Albrecht: Bass
Terry Adams: Drum Kit
All songs written by Greg Melvin
Arrangements by Greg Melvin and The Hollow Men
All My Life! So happy to hear Greg on vocals, Terry on drums and either Dave or Todd on bass after all these years! Some healing has been done indeed. You have always been one of my favorite guitarists, Doug. Thanks for the memories!
Guitars, mandolin, penny whistle: Doug Sparling
Composer: Doug Sparling
Recorded: 2006
From an out of print, self-released CD I put out in 2006 (titled "The Old Stone Bridge" - not the same one as the Old Stone Bridge tracks I've released…
Guitars, mandolin, penny whistle: Doug Sparling
Composer: Doug Sparling
Recorded: 2006
From an out of print, self-released CD I put out in 2006 (titled "The Old Stone Bridge" - not the same one as the Old Stone Bridge tracks I've released…
I live in the snowy Northern Adirondack Mountains in a small cabin ... This song contains all the joy one feels on the first warm days of Spring when the green grass finally shows through the snow. This song is so incredibly beautiful that it stirs deep emotions. Thank You for posting this here. I first heard it on Celtic Melt Radio via Live 365.
A song written for my dear old friend, Kirk Lynch, who I've known for almost 20 years. For those who don't know, Kirk and I live less than an hour apart, but I swear it's been five years since we've seen each other in person, which just ain't…
A song written for my dear old friend, Kirk Lynch, who I've known for almost 20 years. For those who don't know, Kirk and I live less than an hour apart, but I swear it's been five years since we've seen each other in person, which just ain't…
This is gorgeous, Doug. One of your best, I think. There is a warmth and depth to it that makes you feel like you are at home and in good company. Very, very nice. Makes me proud to be one of your friends!!
Guitars, mandolin, keyboards, penny whistle: Doug Sparling
Arranger: Doug Sparling - 2005
Composer: Shaker Hymn
Old demo from the basement. I love this tune and someday I'll do it justice...
IIRC, I recorded and mixed this thing with a…
Guitars, mandolin, keyboards, penny whistle: Doug Sparling
Arranger: Doug Sparling - 2005
Composer: Shaker Hymn
Old demo from the basement. I love this tune and someday I'll do it justice...
IIRC, I recorded and mixed this thing with a…
Very beautiful, Doug...reminiscent of the old hymn, yet fresh and more joyful. Makes me want to hear more of your album! Thanks for sharing on Steven Goodheart's FB wall!
Guitars, mandolin, keyboards, penny whistle: Doug Sparling
Arranger: Doug Sparling - 2005
Composer: Shaker Hymn
Old demo from the basement. I love this tune and someday I'll do it justice...
IIRC, I recorded and mixed this thing with a…
Guitars, mandolin, keyboards, penny whistle: Doug Sparling
Arranger: Doug Sparling - 2005
Composer: Shaker Hymn
Old demo from the basement. I love this tune and someday I'll do it justice...
IIRC, I recorded and mixed this thing with a…
Well, song 10 finally. A bit on the heavy side, some odd FX, strange vox, an Ibanez, The ever present harmonica, and some help from Illegal Alien Autopsy.
This was the first song I tracked for RPM. But, since my pen has run out of ink this month…
Well, song 10 finally. A bit on the heavy side, some odd FX, strange vox, an Ibanez, The ever present harmonica, and some help from Illegal Alien Autopsy.
This was the first song I tracked for RPM. But, since my pen has run out of ink this month…
Well I *had* intended to try doing something different this week.
So technically I succeeded.
It's solo piano again, but I had to teach my left hand how to play this somewhat syncopated bass line, before I could actually compose against it…
This is inspired by Frippitronics. Frippontroncis is I call non-traditional mood music invented by Robert Fripp master guitarist for King Crimson. It involves loops of sustained guitars, in this case using an e-bow. I usually do one of these…
Song #4 for FAWM. More solo piano.
One of the things I struggle with, with all of these pure piano pieces is how much to edit/fix them.
Way way back in the day, I quantized everything precisely and made all of the velocities the same. To…
Another beautiful piece. I think a drummer said it, something like, "I spent 30 years trying to be perfect, and now I'm trying to unlearn it." Or something like that...being human is always better than being "perfect."
To everyone missing.
"
I found silver in your mouth
on a holiday
found stories in your eyes
beautiful as mould
6000 miles away
I finally recalled
the secrets on your skin
in scars and birthmarks
open wounds
secret stories of…
By no means the first song that popped out. It's just the first one I'm calling done beyond a remix. I think this will wind up leading in to a metal tune and will likely be shorter.
After I read into RPM and understood that anybody could take the challenge, I joined up. I'm starting with a clean slate, so I hope I can finish! This a WIP of the first tune I'm working on. Everything I do will be recorded/produced with the Boss…
I might as well officially say that I’m attempting to go 28 for 28.
Maybe nuts, but I seem to feel the need to prove to myself that I’m the same person who could write a song a day (24 in 24) back in August.
This song has lyrics, but you wouldn…
28 tunes would make a great CD...I hope you can do it. Yeah, I remember the days I wrote so much music I had to use dates and letters for titles...but most of that got recorded, glad you're getting yours down.
Um. If you enjoyed "solo piano 20100201", you'll probably enjoy this similarly titled piece.
Hugs to all my fellow alonetoners who listened/commented on yesterday's track.
I'm looking forward to catching up on all of the great music you…
Comments on dougsparling's stuff
Yeah... damn, dude, you're good.
Sometimes I know the music is going to be good based on just the album title/art combo... I was right. Wonderful soundscape and beautiful melody on this one.
How did I miss this? Absolutely gorgeous! w;-)
Just now hearing this? Simple and sweet. Must try these tunings later.
We just joined a couple of ours ago and are listening to a few of the artists here. One of our favorite genres is Jazz in almost any of its sub-genres. This is real cool! Love the percussions and the guitar work. It has a sense of excitement mixed with drama. Nice work...we really enjoyed our listen! All the best... Alan & Di (aka Double Trouble)
This is an incredible version of a great classic.
Love this. A wonderful soundscape.
Nice time-trip back to the 90's. It wasn't such a bad time was it?
Oh, and this is just amazing.
All My Life! So happy to hear Greg on vocals, Terry on drums and either Dave or Todd on bass after all these years! Some healing has been done indeed. You have always been one of my favorite guitarists, Doug. Thanks for the memories!
Let me echo the comments on this song, so beautiful, haunting yet wrapped in the warmth of a loved ones arms. Ummmm.
I live in the snowy Northern Adirondack Mountains in a small cabin ... This song contains all the joy one feels on the first warm days of Spring when the green grass finally shows through the snow. This song is so incredibly beautiful that it stirs deep emotions. Thank You for posting this here. I first heard it on Celtic Melt Radio via Live 365.
It would have been nice if I had left my name with that last comment...It's Vickie Ormsby
This is gorgeous, Doug. One of your best, I think. There is a warmth and depth to it that makes you feel like you are at home and in good company. Very, very nice. Makes me proud to be one of your friends!!
So beautiful, Doug ... Thank you ....
Very beautiful, Doug...reminiscent of the old hymn, yet fresh and more joyful. Makes me want to hear more of your album! Thanks for sharing on Steven Goodheart's FB wall!
really nice doug, so glad you shared...
Very calming and inspiring, Doug. Nice quiet ambient sound, would be great for meditating!
GREAT sound!
Very much enjoyed this playlist, very melodic ambient, with hints of celtic themes, nice Doug!
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i meant to say, nice track...no, great track!
nice trace...love the guitars, and that harmonica.
Another nice piano tune. I'm really enjoying your "album."
Man, I can't believe I've not heard your playing before. Love the Ebow (I use it all the time). Nice, nice...
Another beautiful piece. I think a drummer said it, something like, "I spent 30 years trying to be perfect, and now I'm trying to unlearn it." Or something like that...being human is always better than being "perfect."
Nice...very inspiring.
Sublime...
Nice, great combination of sounds and instruments. Nice mood...
Man, that's a nice tune, and your recordings always sound great.
Beautiful and ethereal...seems like it develops nicely.,.I wouldn't shorten it (but then, I'm the king of short tunes).
Dude, that should so make it!
All Synth, all Awesome!
I love the sound of this one...
28 tunes would make a great CD...I hope you can do it. Yeah, I remember the days I wrote so much music I had to use dates and letters for titles...but most of that got recorded, glad you're getting yours down.
Nice one...wish I could sit down and just let the music come out like that...
More, more, please, more!!!
Commented to early - love that organ thing in the middle of the tune.
Great as always! Nice mood and love the horns, love them, love them.
Awesome...nothing like jamming.
Nice...