The riff came to me in a flash and was probably the first time I recorded an idea on my (then) new micro-cassette player. It was supposed to be one of those spoken songs, complete with 70's backing vocals. I don't know if I pulled it off, but…
The riff came to me in a flash and was probably the first time I recorded an idea on my (then) new micro-cassette player. It was supposed to be one of those spoken songs, complete with 70's backing vocals. I don't know if I pulled it off, but…
I really debated uploading this one. It's kind of weak production wise, but it was part of the album. You may love it, hate it, but I decided to keep everything intact. Warts and all...
We all know someone like this. Sometimes I'm like this. Anyway, recorded using my Epiphone semi-hollowbody. I love the gtr sound on this one. Again, it's older, so the sonic quality isn't anywhere near what I do now.
Yes, the guitar does sound great on this track.
It takes me back to when my late husband had an Epiphone semi acoustic, I always preferred it to the others.
Well, this is why I don't play drums. It's the best Moon I could pull off. I keep hammering the gtr riff over and over, but it's because it was so much fun to play. Its structure is a little too meandering in hindsight, but oh well. For whatever…
So, I get this e-mail from a friend who had gone to NYC for a conference. At this conference she meets the love of her life, and the weekend turns into a steamy one spent locked in a hotel room. Slight problem...she was already married. She didn…
Turn this one up REALLY FREAKING LOUD!
Written, recorded and polished off in about 45 minutes or so. Clearly my British influence shines forth in this one, right down to the SG through a Vox amp tones and backward riffs here and there. (and…
Well, this one is b***s to the wall rock and roll, gfox style. ;P
I just wanted to do this basic loud chunka-chunka riff with the thumping kick-drum. However, the refrain (this song has no chorus) was something that I really liked singing. For…
This was supposed to be keyboard only, then the gtr part came and just kind of took it over. You should hear the original demo, it is very, very different. I happen to really like this song though, and for some reason love my little keys solo…
This was supposed to be keyboard only, then the gtr part came and just kind of took it over. You should hear the original demo, it is very, very different. I happen to really like this song though, and for some reason love my little keys solo…
This song is one that got left on the cutting room floor back in early 2005. It's fun to play, but the drums are almost too mechanical (they're real) for my taste. I thought I would finally let it out of the attic, even though it doesn't have…
Well, this one is b***s to the wall rock and roll, gfox style. ;P
I just wanted to do this basic loud chunka-chunka riff with the thumping kick-drum. However, the refrain (this song has no chorus) was something that I really liked singing. For…
Had the chorus idea floating in my head for a number of years, but never had the inspiration to do anything with it. Then a friend died and this song came out of me staring out the window in the cold of January 2005 wondering what the hell to…
This song is one that got left on the cutting room floor back in early 2005. It's fun to play, but the drums are almost too mechanical (they're real) for my taste. I thought I would finally let it out of the attic, even though it doesn't have…
This song has a tale similar to Left Me Wondering. This was made up on the mic, both gtr and vox. Unlike Left Me Wondering however, I went back and overdubbed some backing harmonies and I also did a little extra GTR on it too.
What's fun about…
Thanks man...you've got some awesome songs yourself...like this one...great tune...kinda "Kinks"-y....I love the vocal harmonies on your stuff...
cheers,
damian
Originally conceived as a mellow-ish, Stephen Stills sounding number (at least the verses), then the chorus came to me out of nowhere and turned the whole song on it's ear. I think that was for the better. I have to admit that I surprised myself…
This one is a personal favorite of mine, though it got savaged on Garageband.com. Ah well...
It has a lot of parts, lots of gtrs, and boatloads of harmonies. Actually, one guy on Garageband loved it. Maybe some day I will buy him a drink.
Listen…
This one is a personal favorite of mine, though it got savaged on Garageband.com. Ah well...
It has a lot of parts, lots of gtrs, and boatloads of harmonies. Actually, one guy on Garageband loved it. Maybe some day I will buy him a drink.
Listen…
A lil rocker influenced by some of my faves, Springsteen, Petty etc.. well i left my home and family
and made my way out west
i lost my job at the steel mill
im a hoping for the best
in this life
for my kids and wife
just outside of Davenport…
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…
It was about time for an anthem...
Capo 4
G - G/F# - C9+12 (B - Bb - E) 7 - 6 - 7a
Ch: D-C9 x2 - G (Gb - E - B) 9a - 7a - 7
Br: Em - G - D - Am (Ab - B - Gb - Db) 4 - 7 - 2 - 9
Em - G - D
Em - G…
FOUND IN THE MOVEMENT
She moves in a spinning reminder
A violent link to the past
Don't you dare try to define her
She might not be big, but she's fast
A release of God-given aggression
An arm near her head in defense
Somewhere just short…
Andy Samford kicking ass on guitar, Brian Martin on bass, and Jim Garn (MTC) on drums... A song that was assembled bass-ackwards.
I'M FIGHTING TIME
Sitting in the movies back in 1985
The first long weekend in July
With Doc and Einstein…
Arrangement by Jana Persson (Strummindude)
Accompanying vocals by Andrea Szirbik
CIVIL WAR
Holding down the borders
What's mine is yours
Folding down the corners
Of pages meaning more
Walking on the wire
Never thought to look for…
Thanks to Colin Garvey for giving his energy to this little duet... And to Genevieve for making good on a promise.
BORN AT THE RIGHT TIME
Born at the right time
Underneath the summer sky
Always walked a fine line
Making good and barely…
My first completed 2013 RPM track. Thanks to Kavin for turning a simple acoustic song into what you hear today.
ONE LAST DANCE
I never got to tell you what's been on my mind
It might be just as well now that we're running out of time…
DANCING IN THE LIGHT
Got you on my mind
Like every other day
From now until the end of time
I haven’t found a way
To take you dancing in the light
And take you running in the night
I’m thinking you just might
Like to go dancing, dancing…
TURN ROUND
All your turns
All your pain
Lessons learned
Will remain
Hiding in the silence of a footstep
Some familiar sound
Walking toward the east before the sunset
Turn round
Lost in thought
Troubled mind
All you’ve fought…
OUSTANDING collaboration with the great Gary Fox.
ONE AND ONLY
How many times have you been
Captured by a camera
With no one really knowing who you are
Caught in the sight lines
In the background
In the corner of their eyes
Never…
JUST AS WELL
Why is youth so beautiful
And why’s it always wasted on the young
When did my days go flying by
So many passes of the sun
There’s so much I could tell you
So much I’d like to say
It might be just as well
You never heard…
Comments on Gary Fox's stuff
Very nice gritty guitar sounds!
Oh my God, I'm really sucking up to Gary Fox today, oh well better get it over and done with, another fave!
Hardly a wart, Gary, this is great.
Yes, the guitar does sound great on this track. It takes me back to when my late husband had an Epiphone semi acoustic, I always preferred it to the others.
Oooo, cool guitar. Niiice!
Love that intro.
Haha, remind me never to confide in you. :-)
Venti Fox, please.
This song just gets better with every listen!
I listened to this playlist about 4 times. Excellent stuff!
Oh you were so right! Love that keyboard!
wow, really like this one Mr. Fox!
Oh, GREAT track! (And awesome backing vox, Gary!)
Love that refrain - fantastic hook! Classic Fox.
Really catchy one- great song!
Great track Gary, love the vocals.
Thanks man...you've got some awesome songs yourself...like this one...great tune...kinda "Kinks"-y....I love the vocal harmonies on your stuff... cheers, damian
Gary! Gary! Gary! Gary! Over here, GARY!!
the blue meanies are on the run
You're right- sounds great loud and in headphones. Love the vox!!
Comments made by Gary Fox
Cool moods here, great development and scoring.
Fat riff, sweet...
Cool slide work FDR, very cool.
Great feel here, killer blend of country with some ska overtones.
Brilliant, great sounds, great song.
Great, great song.
Love the swaying sound and the deep drone of the acoustic. Nice closing tune to your best record yet. Excellent collection of songs...
Kick ***. Great song, great collab.
The harmonies are perfect. The feel on this song is really warm and intimate. Excellent.
Excellent song.
This song sounds like a hot sunny day in big sky country. Brilliant...
Again with the excellent movement. Great blend of vocals and guitar, fun song. Nice...
Great song, nice intimate sound. Love the whistling...
This number sounded brilliant even as a simple acoustic and vox piece. The lyrics are perfect.
Awesome movement...great tune.
Perfectly played good sir. What a great record through and through.
Great rhythm, cool structure, fantastic vox work, killer tune.
Well, this is pretty majestic. Wonderful song, Jana.
That was some sweet goodness right there.
Beautiful, Jana.