For me, one of the side effects of unemployment is insomnia. I am the kind of person who worries about things, and often that worry extends into the night time hours. I sang this after a particularly difficult night. The vocals aren't the best…
This is the title track of my RPM 2010 album. It describes how I juggle the bills each week and try to make ends meet. If you know the old joke, if the ends would not necessarily meet but just wave at each other once in a while, I'd be happy.
This is my most angry song.
Sodom And Gamorrah
(c)2010 Terry A. Beckett
How many times have we seen it?
Headline the evening news.
How many faces have been featured
While the tabloids expose the ruse?
How many sweet young things
Have tried…
This is the first song on the first CD I ever compiled. You'll notice a piano as the primary instrument, and extensive use of horns. I wrote it years ago, and play it when I need some cheering up. Hope you like it.
ER
For me, one of the side effects of unemployment is insomnia. I am the kind of person who worries about things, and often that worry extends into the night time hours. I sang this after a particularly difficult night. The vocals aren't the best…
Listening to a batch of rpm albums. Liking the groove so far. Sax solo on You Can't Tell Them Anything followed by this acoustic number makes for some nice change-ups. Really digging this one.
Another angry song. My boss once handed me a spreadsheet about cost prices from vendors and said "I don't like the way this looks". I wondered if the upper management looked at salary costs the same way, and that led to this song.
This song described my co-workers at one company during a temporary assignment. I won't mention the company for fear of being sued, but you get the idea what they were like.
ER
Well done on all these! The key change in this piece fit very well both musically and with the theme. Congrats on another sucessful RPM. I wish I could be running the victory lap with all my friends there.
Another angry song. My boss once handed me a spreadsheet about cost prices from vendors and said "I don't like the way this looks". I wondered if the upper management looked at salary costs the same way, and that led to this song.
One night I was seated in a lounge chair in my back yard when the thought ocurred to me. This is nice, but is this all there is? Is this the reason I work? Is this the reason I pay bills and worry about the future and make sure my kids do their…
This is my most angry song.
Sodom And Gamorrah
(c)2010 Terry A. Beckett
How many times have we seen it?
Headline the evening news.
How many faces have been featured
While the tabloids expose the ruse?
How many sweet young things
Have tried…
Interesting song,,most folks don't take such a strong political stance in their music,, ,, reminds me a bit of the way woody guthries used to make social commentary in his music,,though more rockish, great guitar playing by the way... i like it
2010 24 hour challenge. Record a 24 minute song in less then 24 hours.
Work has been so crazy music has been taking a back seat. I might have to try this concept again to get anything done on the creative side of things. :)
Listened to the whole album and heard a mix of Pink Floyd and punk and, dare I say it, some psychadelic influences. Interesting mix to say the least. Will be back for more.
ER
Guitar by Andy Samford, featuring Clarke McMurray and Bob Sorace on backing vocals. Clarke also plays the cool little keyboard riff.
This one is all about writers' block and RPM.
V: C - Bb - F - G / C - Bb - G - C
C: C - Eb Bb - Ab / C…
Listened to your album and liked every song. You have a good ear for what sounds go well together and a talent for song construction. Will be back for more.
ER
Just a little cover tune I did in preparation for last year's live RPM Challenge album "Letters."
Nylon string Yamaha travel guitar, vocals, and one mic... Missed notes and all.
Had this one written before the end of year. Finally hit the record button a couple of weeks ago with some electric rythym guitar tracks and built it from there. I was having a problem getting the song to mix right and had an idea to try a different…
I wrote this song for my beloved doughter.
Lyrics:
Eva written 28-1-13 by Inge
Fairy, you’re a fairy and very very pretty
I call you Coockie, you are my coockie cause you were born to eat
Choosing your right hand as your best friend
You…
My man,
I wrote this song for my husband, who I love very much.
He is so special to me.
He makes me feel myself.
And I love him the way he is.
lyrics:
My Man written feb 2013
You walked straight into my life
But you could’t know cause…
Leave something for me,
I wrote this song for my dear friends who are close to me, who I love and respect.
Lyrics:
Leave something for me ,by Inge februari 2013.
Spinning round up and down and you’re wandring what it’s all about…
Listened to the entire album and liked each song. BTW - it's pronounced Ro-day-o drive. And how can you take the bus to Hawaii? If you can get there by bus, you must be from an alternate reality.
Well done.
ER
This just sort of fell out of my guitar as I was finishing up recording Tuolumne (so it is also in super-weird CGDGAC tuning). And it's named because what caught my eye as I was searching for a name was a bass guitar pick with an eagle on it.
Listened to your entire album and gawd to I wish I could play like you do! I can strum but I just can't fingerpick. Well done, sir. This last one seems to have some air of whimsey to it. This seems to show your sense of humor. I liked it.
Good music, sir.
ER
Comments on Endicott Road's stuff
Good Luck man. I wish you all the best.
Great horn break too. I like this song and the lyrics.
Classic E.R. and well said. I wonder everyday where we are going. Let's run for office :D
nice track. Like the piano.
How can one not like this? Little bit of enchantment.
Listening to a batch of rpm albums. Liking the groove so far. Sax solo on You Can't Tell Them Anything followed by this acoustic number makes for some nice change-ups. Really digging this one.
i love a forlorn pop song
Cool groove!
this reminds me of The Magnetic Fields... if you don't know them, you should check it.
Changes for the Best of course.
This is gorgeous. I sure do love her voice. A winner!
Man, I feel your pain here. But, about the music...very nice folk-rock feeling! Nice tune.
Nice song. Lovely vocals!
Well done on all these! The key change in this piece fit very well both musically and with the theme. Congrats on another sucessful RPM. I wish I could be running the victory lap with all my friends there.
Recession anthem. 'sBeen my theme song lately too. Thanks for the bit of catharsis.
Funky. Much enjoyed.
Listened to your songs on the RPM Jukebox. Very nice. I like them
Interesting song,,most folks don't take such a strong political stance in their music,, ,, reminds me a bit of the way woody guthries used to make social commentary in his music,,though more rockish, great guitar playing by the way... i like it
you cant tell me nothing neither.. ask me dad. :) great song!
brilliant funky feel to this.. love the sentiment too. :)
Comments made by Endicott Road
Love the guitar and bass work on this song. I don't think I stay on the same theme or stay on task for 24 minutes. Good job on this. ER
Very good music, sir. Will be back for more. ER
Listened to the whole album and heard a mix of Pink Floyd and punk and, dare I say it, some psychadelic influences. Interesting mix to say the least. Will be back for more. ER
My mind is blank most of the time. Good song. ER
Listened to your album and liked every song. You have a good ear for what sounds go well together and a talent for song construction. Will be back for more. ER
Listened to your entire album and enjoyed what I heard. Good music. ER
Listened to many of your songs and liked what I heard. Very smooth and mellow. Will be back for more. ER
Just stopped by for a listen. I'm a fan. I'll be back for more from time to time. ER
Very nice! ER
Very good. I would expect this to be on the radio. ER
Like this one, too. Give "cookie" a kiss for us all. ER
Lovely. Very intimate feel to your voice and the lyrics. ER
Very nice. Like the rhythm and your singing. ER
Listened to the entire album and liked each song. BTW - it's pronounced Ro-day-o drive. And how can you take the bus to Hawaii? If you can get there by bus, you must be from an alternate reality. Well done. ER
Listened to all 5 of your most recent songs and liked them all. Will be back for more. ER
Listened to your entire album and gawd to I wish I could play like you do! I can strum but I just can't fingerpick. Well done, sir. This last one seems to have some air of whimsey to it. This seems to show your sense of humor. I liked it. Good music, sir. ER
Listened to the entire album and liked every song. Also enjoyed your use of horns. This one is also very nice. Keep on rockin', amigo. ER
Love the groove no matter what year it was recorded. ER
I agree with your lyrics wholeheartedly. Nice funk groove, sir. ER
This is like the overture to a rock opera. Reminds me vaguely of Quadrophenia and Tommy. ER