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
"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.
The first of 4 tunes coming your way with
the spotlight on my friend "Michael Thomas of Cave Street"
http://alonetone.com/cavestreet
This one is my favorite and chills me every time I hear it.
It never, ever, gets old.
Until Then (Shine…
A brief glimpse, but that's all. Inspired by last April. It's for everyone, but no one in particular. Yes, this one gives more than a passing nod to Ham and Evans. Thanks gents!
Just stopped by for a listen. I agree with the lyrics on this. Seems to me, based on what I've heard, that the good Lord takes us all as we are. At least I hope he does.
Regards.
ER
Written for Mick's RPM Holiday Challenge...
Anyone who's experienced "Black Friday" against their will should find this entertaining.
YOU MIGHT HAVE A SHITTY CHRISTMAS
Waking up at 3:00 a.m.
Why the hell did I try to sleep at all…
This is a cover of a Sting/Alison Krauss song that was on the Cold Mountain movie soundtrack. This version is a darker, more rock version compared to the original. I got a huge assist from guitar wizard Bob Beal III for the ending solo. Enjoy.
Product of noodling around. Lead guitars are a combo of UAD's Nigel plugin and the Fractal Axe Fx. Clean guitars are the Fractal. The outro guitars are my Princeton Recording amp.
I played the piano's through my midi guitar and Axon. You can…
Enjoyed the entire album, and downloaded it so I can listen to it on my mp3 player. Now if I could just get it working again . . .
Very good music indeed.
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 storytelling on this. Very nice. ER
Like your playing on these tunes. Will be back to listen to more. ER
Very nice. Liked it a lot. ER
Big grins for your lyrics. Been there, thinking that. Gawd but I'm glad we sold that old box of a minivan years ago. ER
Just stopped by for a listen. I agree with the lyrics on this. Seems to me, based on what I've heard, that the good Lord takes us all as we are. At least I hope he does. Regards. ER
A theme for "black Friday". Who's idea was this anyway? ER
Laughed at your lyrics. Been there, done that. And my hair is right where it should be, thank you very much! ER
Liked this one most of all. I came away from it thinking: no one considers the cost. ER
Enjoyed your music very much. ER
Enjoyed your music very much. ER
Liked what I heard. Will be back. ER
Hey, Gary. Just stopped by for a listen. Had a depressing day, and I needed a little good rock-n-roll to cheer me up. Thanks! ER
Enjoyed this so much I had to listen to it twice. Powerful rendition of the song. ER
Excellent guitar work on your songs. Enjoyed listening to them. ER
Enjoyed the entire album, and downloaded it so I can listen to it on my mp3 player. Now if I could just get it working again . . . Very good music indeed. ER
Love the backing vocals on this. Very nice. ER
I like this. I thought like this as a teenager. There are a number of girls in high school who never knew I had a "thing" for them. Oh, well. ER
Loved it. Very nice. This is a question I ask my better half every day. She hasn't answered the question directly. I wonder why? ER
After listening to accoustic guitar and ambient electronica, your music certainly cleared out the cobwebs in my attic. Yowsa! ER
Liked your songs very much. Liked this one most of all. ER