Guitars/Mandolin: Doug Sparling
Composer: Traditional
Recorded: 2005
A couple of nice reels played on guitar, the first is The Cup of Tea, can't remember the name of the second one. Unfortunately my midi flute scratch track got added in the mix…
Keyboards: Doug Sparling
Composer: Doug Sparling
Written/Recorded: 2006
Old music library track. I recorded this with a cheap Yamaha keyboard my step-father gave me. Wish I would have add little more to the repeat of the melody, but I think I…
Keyboards: Doug Sparling
Composer: Doug Sparling
Written/Recorded: 2006
Old music library track. I recorded this with a cheap Yamaha keyboard my step-father gave me. Wish I would have add little more to the repeat of the melody, but I think I…
Guitars/Keyboards/Pennywhistles: Doug Sparling
Composer: Doug Sparling
Recorded: 2005
This was my "signature" track several years ago. I wrote this on guitar in the mid-90s while I was getting divorced, but later renamed it and recorded it…
Doug, sorry for your sad circumstances while writing it, but I love this piece. I've been playing pennywhistle for more than 30 years, and this is easily one of my favorites. I have a playlist of peaceful songs that I use while teaching calligraphy (and incidentally, also gets played in stressful traffic, too) and this song is on that list. I would love to get sheet music for it, if you have it available.
Written and Recorded: Feb 05, 2010
Details: Epiphone Les Paul (DADGAD - capo V), Seymour Duncan Pickups, POD XT, Boss RC-20 Looper, EBow, Audacity...all fingers, no picks.
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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 recently discovered three songs we had recorded in 1993 or 1994 shortly before breaking up. These tracks are the only ones (that I know of) that have our new player, the only personnel change we had in over 10 years.
The title is obviously…
I recently discovered three songs we had recorded in 1993 or 1994 shortly before breaking up. These tracks are the only ones (that I know of) that have our new player, the only personnel change we had in over 10 years.
The title is obviously…
Archival stuff from my distant past with former bandmates in Scartaglen. A set of traditional Irish tunes. Rescued from a cassette tape done at a concert back in the early 90's. Myself on Uilleann pipes and whistle. Mike dugger on guitar and fiddle…
you read my descriptions and you're still asking me if I know the name of that tune? Haha...I'm pretty sure I got it from you! Galtee Rangers might be one of them...
More stuff from the ancient archives rescued from the same cassette tape as Last Nights Fun. This time a set of 3 Irish reels Live at a concert back around 1992
last eve there was a beautiful moon
dancing in a blue black sky
outside my piano room, it called to me
this tune is a one take playful moment, loosely based on the main theme from the 2nd mov of my piano sonata,,, i only toned down about…
I had some lyrics describing a late nite cake baking experience kicking around. If I have a lot on my mind, dirtying every dish in the house seems like the right thing to do.
I stole some cool percussion from Norm and went to work. I also…
Archival stuff from my distant past with former bandmates in Scartaglen. A set of traditional Irish tunes. Rescued from a cassette tape done at a concert back in the early 90's. Myself on Uilleann pipes and whistle. Mike dugger on guitar and fiddle…
Man, brings back some nice memories (except for Dugger's snoring)...I always thought you guys had some great arrangements. I miss you playing the pipes, I don't miss me playing the pipes.
This is a special request by Sister.
It's kinda sloppy. Frankly, because I suck at it :)
I'm not much of a cover musician but I gave it hell.
It's mostly analog. MIDI drums, DB33 organ patch,
strat leads, and Ibanez chords, Dean bass…
Many nebulae form from the gravitational collapse of gas in the interstellar medium. As the material collapses under its own weight, massive stars may form in the center, and their ultraviolet radiation ionises the surrounding gas, making it visible…
My first crack at doing a podcast. Made up of musicians who I am lucky enough to know personally. WARNING:explicit lyrics at about the 13 minute mark. In order of appearance:
Hentai Improvising Orchestra "Track 8" background
Brantley Allen…
Took sandbag's [Andromeda 1](http://alonetone.com/sandbags/tracks/andromeda-1) and applied some BigSeq2 and LiveCut.
Added a little FM8 underneath.
And this happy little accident came out.
warning!!! this is a long 10+ min instrumental
It's a piece about 4 years old that was my first attempt at using synth voices,, I am still looking for a good one,, if anyone knows.
The music itself is a tone poem, loosely dedicated to a children…
Enjoying a few tracks on this site with Indian flavor lately. My brothers legs were so red from slapping them to get the perc sounds in this track, I had to laugh, That alone was worth doing the song ;)
Enjoy # 92
Spicy percussion provided by Norm
I'm singing lead on this. It was recorded to 24 track, 2 inch tape, I'm thinking. I have those somewhere, but they've turned gooey. Sadly, it seems to go into the red during the chorus, but I can't fix that now. I have more stories about the…
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 didn't write the songs, Greg did (expand the song notes on any song, you'll see I gave him the credit, and I did ask Greg if it was OK to post the songs). I did write guitar parts, arrangements, etc., but Greg was the writer. I sadly can't write lyrics...
Written and Recorded: Feb 24-25, 2010
Details: Lap Steel (FCFFCF), Epiphone Les Paul (FBbEbAbCF), Seymour Duncan Pickups, POD XT, Boss RC-20 Looper, Audacity...all fingers, no picks.
Just never got this one sounding like I envisioned it…
Thanks for the comments everyone...hmmm, the battery in my ebow crapped out near the end, not sure I'm going to keep the "solo" guitar...might actually break my policy and do a "redo."
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nice string work
that's cheered my day thank you
Such a soothing tune. Lovely.
Rest in peace, you beautiful soul. X
Beautiful. Thank you for this.
Can't understand why I didn't favorite this years ago. Beautiful!
Still adore this, Doug x
Sweet.
This one is singing back to me. ~Carron
This is lovely! Thank you!
Beautiful Doug!!!
Beautiful Doug!
Thanks Doug, the first Christmas music on Christmas morning!
Doug, sorry for your sad circumstances while writing it, but I love this piece. I've been playing pennywhistle for more than 30 years, and this is easily one of my favorites. I have a playlist of peaceful songs that I use while teaching calligraphy (and incidentally, also gets played in stressful traffic, too) and this song is on that list. I would love to get sheet music for it, if you have it available.
Enjoy the sounds and how they mingle together
Your music is very inspirational. Now I want a lap steel.
Almost as good as getting a new sh*tstation for Christmas!
Very cool!
How cool! Reminds me I need to get out the old discs and have a listen again
That's a rockin blast from the past!
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you read my descriptions and you're still asking me if I know the name of that tune? Haha...I'm pretty sure I got it from you! Galtee Rangers might be one of them...
I always loved that last tune...
Moons and pianos, man, hard to beat that. Beautiful. Very well done, Richard. I can close my eyes and see the moon. Someday I must get a piano...
Awesome. And that bass is in my face.
I might as well favorite everything you do. This one's a real interesting listen. Nice groove and energy with wonderfully beautiful dissonance.
Superlative playing as always Kavin.
Man, brings back some nice memories (except for Dugger's snoring)...I always thought you guys had some great arrangements. I miss you playing the pipes, I don't miss me playing the pipes.
Oh, yeah, fun.
Nice, man. I play guitar because of Deep Purple...God, I loved Ritchie Blackmore.
Great sounds and atmosphere. Just my cup of tea.
I'm a podcast junkie, but don't have any good guitar podcasts (well, maybe Pat Metheny)...can't wait to download this one to my iPhone.
Yeah, I dig this a lot...
I love happy little accidents...
Great, great stuff. Love the intro, fascinating, very creative. There slide or lap steel in there? Cool sounds. And yeah, the hymn is killer stuff...
2:30 into it, very nice. Love the contrast between the sections.
Catchy, I'm gonna be singing this in my head the rest of the day...
Oh yeah, love this. Great blend of musical cultures. Very pleasant listen...man, the sounds are gorgeous.
Wonderful vocals, and a nice song to boot. At least going into the red on tape isn't nearly as bad as doing it with digital...
I didn't write the songs, Greg did (expand the song notes on any song, you'll see I gave him the credit, and I did ask Greg if it was OK to post the songs). I did write guitar parts, arrangements, etc., but Greg was the writer. I sadly can't write lyrics...
Thanks for the comments everyone...hmmm, the battery in my ebow crapped out near the end, not sure I'm going to keep the "solo" guitar...might actually break my policy and do a "redo."