A long time ago (high school, actually) I went to a dance and witnessed a girl trying to catch the attention of a boy. The memory inspired this song.
Enjoy.
ER
Sometimes Boys/Men are clueless, myself included. Maybe that's why women have been shaping us for centuries.
Good way to put the phenomenon into words ER.
A long time ago (high school, actually) I went to a dance and witnessed a girl trying to catch the attention of a boy. The memory inspired this song.
Enjoy.
ER
This is from the classic warning tale when greed overcomes reason.
(c)2012 T.A.Beckett
Well you did it again.
Ruined such a good thing.
We had it all in hand.
Might live like a king.
You just could not wait,
Could not follow the plan.
And we…
The inspiration for this is The Emperor's New Clothes.
(c) 2012 T.A. Beckett
I just found the perfect tailors for me.
Don't I look good?
Don't I look fine?
They found the perfect fabric for me.
Don't I look good?
Don't I look fine?
A kind should…
This one is loosely based on the Frog and the Princess. What if the Frog was really a man but with a less than perfect face? If beauty is only skin deep, why is ugly to the bone? Can't someone less attractive be beautiful inside?
Enjoy.
ER
This one is loosely based on the Frog and the Princess. What if the Frog was really a man but with a less than perfect face? If beauty is only skin deep, why is ugly to the bone? Can't someone less attractive be beautiful inside?
Enjoy.
ER
I've been listening to a good bunch of yours this evening, most of the King Arthur's Knight set and selections from everywhere else. I was too busy listening to type any comments!
I love how you seem to be able to take anything and everything and turn it into a song. I've kind of learnt something here, not sure what it is yet, but many thanks!
One day I happened along a photo of the painting "Boy Blue" (I think Renoir did it) and the words to this song came into my head. I can't find the lyric page right now, but I'll add it later. This is about a man who has been manipulated by his…
This is a song about losing a friend. It was written after I attended her funeral. I am the type of artist given to bouts of self-examination, and this song is a result of one of those bouts.
ER
What if Sleeping Beauty was visited by a couple of fortune hunters? And what if those fortune hunters got into an argument? Colin Garvey did a super job with this song, and I raise a glass to him. Many thanks to you, my friend.
(c)2012 T.A…
What if Sleeping Beauty was visited by a couple of fortune hunters? And what if those fortune hunters got into an argument? Colin Garvey did a super job with this song, and I raise a glass to him. Many thanks to you, my friend.
(c)2012 T.A…
What if Sleeping Beauty was visited by a couple of fortune hunters? And what if those fortune hunters got into an argument? Colin Garvey did a super job with this song, and I raise a glass to him. Many thanks to you, my friend.
(c)2012 T.A…
If you can't guess where I got this one, well . . .
(c) 2012 T.A.Beckett
Do you know me?
No credit card have I.
You might not know my name
But look me in the eye.
Do you know me?
The Stones didn't sing about me.
Lucifer is not my name.
No…
Here's another one with the honkey tonk style of piano. I wrote this song some time ago using my usual mix of guitars, then decided to see what it might sound like using the piano. The new instrument gave the song an entirely different sound…
The lyrics for this song were inscribed on the headstone when the legendary character Tom Thumb died. Inge did the vocals for this song and did a wonderful job. The harmonies, along with the a capella intro and coda, are hers, and take the song…
What if the three little pigs played a baseball game against the big bad wolf and his friends?
(c)2012 T.A.Beckett
The Pigville nine were losing
That sunny afternoon.
If they didn't mount a rally
The game would be oversoon.
Willie the…
If you can't guess where I got this one, well . . .
(c) 2012 T.A.Beckett
Do you know me?
No credit card have I.
You might not know my name
But look me in the eye.
Do you know me?
The Stones didn't sing about me.
Lucifer is not my name.
No…
The lyrics for this song were inscribed on the headstone when the legendary character Tom Thumb died. Inge did the vocals for this song and did a wonderful job. The harmonies, along with the a capella intro and coda, are hers, and take the song…
What if Bo Peep were a bit of a b*tch? If I knew her when she was like that, I might write a song like this.
(c) 2012 T.A.Beckett
Hey, Bo.
Where did they all go?
Hey Bo.
What do you know?
Maybe I could help you
In your quest.
Maybe I could…
This was written at a time when things weren't going so well for me. This will be my last upload until after the RPM Challenge.
The jeans are worn but they're clean.
The shirt is frayed at the elbows.
The shoes are dull, lost their sheen…
The lyrics for this song were inscribed on the headstone when the legendary character Tom Thumb died. Inge did the vocals for this song and did a wonderful job. The harmonies, along with the a capella intro and coda, are hers, and take the song…
Gather 'round the bonfire for some sh*t-kicking New England bluegrass, boys and girls! Feel free to sing along!
Massachusetts
Born so near the ocean I can taste it
Summer's so damn short you don't dare to waste it
I've seen the Northern…
Well, this may be the final tweaking of this nice little sing along song...
I sent this fun little sing along off to Jim of MTC fame, and once again he has outdone himself... And I can't thank him and his wife (who appears covertly) enough…
So I'm back at Caffe Lena on Thursday night gearing up for my two songs and a band called "Driftwood" takes the stage (banjo, acoustic guitar, fiddle) and blows everyone away.
Kinda gets me thinking...
And writing...
"Driftwood"
Coming down…
Composed in the dead of a particularly snowy winter, this track and its companion (the double-speed, tritone-shifted "On Thin Ice") capture the essence of cabin fever.
Been listening to your music, and I must say I have liked what I've heard. I'm not usually one to listen to electronica, but your particular brand is the right mix of rhythm and moodiness that I find interesting.
Well done.
ER
09 Mistress Calamity and Mister Kaleidoscope
Kisses with mistress Calamity
Lips taste like sips of tea
Pour me .. she makes me sweet internally
Wide eyed it’s Mister Kaleidoscope
Broken very-merry go ‘round
Poorly he makes me feel…
Been listening to the songs, and I must say I am envious of how you get the vocals and harmonies to come out. I love how you do that. And, for the record, waiting for the final mastered version of the album was worth it. Very nice indeed.
ER
02 Perfect
See that girl over there brush her hair beside her bedroom mirror
For all the world she doesn’t show of know the glow within her
She shines inside
She powders down
And lines her eyes
It isn’t worth it, she’s nearly perfect…
I've been listening to all the songs, and I like what I've heard. This one is difficult to hear because of the nature of live recording, but this and the other songs are enjoyable to listen to.
ER
Listened to all of your tunes, and I must say I liked what I heard. This last one is certainly interesting in how you used the synths and the guitar. I liked Almost There very much, and your Government Song made me grin. Dang the gov't anywho.
Look forward to more.
ER
Lyrics:
I’ll stand above this cliff
And offer up my soul
Would there be an end to pain
To jump in to this hole
Could this be goodbye
If there’s a light below me
Will it set me free
Could I fly today
Is this my only option
Close…
I listened to several of your songs, and I liked this one the most. The lyrics and vocals and the almost haunted feel of the song were most appealing. Well done.
ER
Listened to the entire album and I can honestly say that the more I heard the more I liked. You have a unique style.
Other than the overpowering first song, I found myself singing along with just about every other one.
Well done.
ER
This song started as the riff on my Strat while fooling around with some FX. I knew it needed to be a big dance number, and then realized there is a great story about the power of music and dance, which I hid in the lyrics. See if you can figure…
This one started as a the title line while driving in my car. All I had was the line and it's melody. I built the song around that about 6 months later. The lyrics are self explanatory.
For 2011 RPM Challenge album John the Resonator
A Sword and Sorcery parody. With Elvis.
Daughter Brit sang the vocal in the middle part.
Elvis was the mountain king
Who ruled the land of El-Karyaang
His wife Priscilla lady fair
Was taken…
Got bumps on my body
One under my eye
Been there since birth
I don't know why
Have one on my leg and one on my back
I guess it's better than having a heart attack
Someone said "Know thyself" he was pretty wise
I thought I knew me pretty…
When the girl in the room is just too cute for me to concentrate on whatever it was I was trying to do.
Anything Done
How am I supposed to get anything done
With you looking like that
I'm so far gone
I'm forgetting where I'm at
How…
Keith - I've been listening to your songs and I want to say I have liked every one of them. I'll keep listening, but family is interrupting me at the moment. I'll be back.
ER
Comments on Endicott Road's stuff
Sometimes Boys/Men are clueless, myself included. Maybe that's why women have been shaping us for centuries. Good way to put the phenomenon into words ER.
Little did she know she would miss out on great love songs. :)
Hey Terry, good song. Ah, a lesson to be learnt in there. Ex friend of yours? Nice backing vocals too.
What a great classic groove! w;-)
Clever stuff mate. Reminds me of Julian Cope a little. Are you the sax player as well? Skills!
I've been listening to a good bunch of yours this evening, most of the King Arthur's Knight set and selections from everywhere else. I was too busy listening to type any comments! I love how you seem to be able to take anything and everything and turn it into a song. I've kind of learnt something here, not sure what it is yet, but many thanks!
Good song Terry, well performed. Nice gentle music with great backing vocals. Gainsborough! Gorgeous painting!
it's very pleasing to the ear !
Like the mute guitars
thumbs up. most enjoyable.. works well chaps
Most enjoyable track here Terry and Colin sings it really well.
Great song of fallen angels
I like this one, the music is really cool too.
This is wonderful! Great song, lovely vocal. Very, very nice!
This one is fun Terry, I like your lyrics.
Good song Stilts! Most enjoyable!
Cool stuff. All these King Arthur's songs are pretty interesting.
CooL, ER. Ian Drury sings nursery rhymes!
Great octave guitar riff at 3 minutes.
Like this...
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Very nice, Kavin. Very jazzy indeed. ER
Very nice. I have trouble properly pronouncing the state, so I would have just said "to Mass". LOL Good song. ER
Great melody and sing-a-long tune. Loved it. ER
It's funny how periods of introspection and/or great pain can inspire great music. Happens to me all the time. This is excellent, Keith. Well done. ER
Been listening to your music, and I must say I have liked what I've heard. I'm not usually one to listen to electronica, but your particular brand is the right mix of rhythm and moodiness that I find interesting. Well done. ER
Been listening to the songs, and I must say I am envious of how you get the vocals and harmonies to come out. I love how you do that. And, for the record, waiting for the final mastered version of the album was worth it. Very nice indeed. ER
Love the harmonies. Wish I could do that. ER
Like your music. Too bad this is the only studio recording. Would like to hear more. ER
I've been listening to all the songs, and I like what I've heard. This one is difficult to hear because of the nature of live recording, but this and the other songs are enjoyable to listen to. ER
Listened to all of your tunes, and I must say I liked what I heard. This last one is certainly interesting in how you used the synths and the guitar. I liked Almost There very much, and your Government Song made me grin. Dang the gov't anywho. Look forward to more. ER
I listened to several of your songs, and I liked this one the most. The lyrics and vocals and the almost haunted feel of the song were most appealing. Well done. ER
Listened to the entire album and I can honestly say that the more I heard the more I liked. You have a unique style. Other than the overpowering first song, I found myself singing along with just about every other one. Well done. ER
Tappin' my feets to this, Gary. The riff sounds familiar, but I can't place it. Good song. ER
Excellent introspective song. Well done. ER
According to the Men in Black, Elvis is not dead. He just went home. Brit did a nice job. ER
Ohmygod! And you made a song about it! EEEEEEK. ER
This describes my writing process perfectly. ER
Your lyrics are very good in this. The imagery is excellent. In my mind I can see what you saw. Well done. ER
Another quality album from you. Well done. ER
Keith - I've been listening to your songs and I want to say I have liked every one of them. I'll keep listening, but family is interrupting me at the moment. I'll be back. ER