My second tune for 2009 RPM Challenge. Recorded: Feb 01, 2009 Details: Epiphone Les Paul (EBEGAD - capo II), Seymour Duncan Pickups, POD XT, Boss RC-20 Looper, EBow, Audacity, Sound Forge.

This is the first tune for my RPM Challenge. Recorded: Feb 01, 2009 Details: Epiphone Les Paul (EBEGAD - capo II), Seymour Duncan Pickups, POD XT, Boss RC-20 Looper, EBow, Audacity, Sound Forge. 2009 RPM Challenge This my first time…

This, from the 2005 CD, Alan"s Trial, is a variation on a few measures from Lee Andrew's "Girl around the corner"

Started this track the last week in February in the middle of hurrying around, trying to finish the challenge. I put a complete backing track together and it seemed to fit the album as an instrumental. If anyone wants to contribute lyrics or…

It started with the opening riff. I liked the sound of a twangy guitar riff over a heavy drum loop. The B section has an almost jazzy feel to it. I'm happiest with the bassline.

I was listening to Dinosaur Jr. on my commute one day. I tried to write the lyrics in the vocal style of J. Mascis. The first line of the chorus comes from a fortune cookie. Inspiration comes from everywhere, I guess.

From the 2008 RPM CD, Band C's Big Ideas