Tom Waits has so many great songs. This one's from his stellar album "Mule Variations". We all need something to believe in...and chocolate is so easy to love.
Tom Waits has so many great songs. This one's from his stellar album "Mule Variations". We all need something to believe in...and chocolate is so easy to love.
Lyrics:
Caged as a bird
free will is such a bitch
it's your responsibility to stay alive
pay the bills etc, etc
but how you enslave yourself
whether or not you enslave yourself
it's up to you
Rell Sunn, the Queen of Makaha, was a beautiful spirit and graceful surfer who lives in the hearts of all who knew her before she was called back home.
I'm going to pursue this one I think; the stepped up Jazz/drum n' bass/dub step angle.
Ok the beats are just loops dropped in from GarageBand, but I had having fun shaping the track.
Welp... I didn't do a feckin' thing all weekend. No laundry, no nuthin'. So I figured I'd beat the living hell out of my Ibanez in order to make up for it.
A juvenile song at best, but I feel better now :)
One take in the MBR hole... I'll…
Again i'd love some feedback
I like the feel and the mix
do the lyrics work?
recorded t'night in an hour after trying all day to get the verse lyrics rammed into another tune
this is one i have to stop tweaking - six versions and i still don't get what i hear in my head
would love some crit for this one as it's doing my head in
thanks
This is a re-do of "Up on the hill" done the conventional way. I wrote the words 1st.
This is my 1st attempt at using Logic Express. I should learn most of the basics by spring. :)
The old version has been posted here This new version has Drums…
This song has sat around for quite awhile with a different melody. While the old melody was alright I thought it was too sappy. So I changed it.
I don't care for this recording, I think it's too busy. It's one of those things that get out of hand…
Comments on Sandy Gritt's stuff
This is a great tune Grit!! I love the changes and the bass and your vox are amazing!! You always sound different....Stellar song here!!
Nice one mate dig it.
Top job mate great interpretation of a classic. Nicely done.
great version man, love your stuff
Yes sir thats fun, great flipping song. Class is in.
Sweeeet! The George is on! And this is a moving performance, bro. You brought the "Dark Horse" out big time.
Tom Petty would be proud!
Crank it up!
Yeah!!! Classic rock and roll. Jammin'
A really great all round rockin track.
That much fun should be illegal! Dig your raw guitar sound on this one
Holy Sh*t man.... The good time you had in this is infectious!!! What a superb track!!! Stream of thought lyric prevails!
Man that's a tasty guitar riff - I love how you can whip up a tune from nowhere and make it sound so cool!!
Very engaging song. great work!
By far one of my favorite artists. A very grand cover. I like your style.
Great cover of a genius! Tom waits is the man.
NICE!
whoah did you make that ending up? That was some good snort-boxing.
you must be great live.
Great cover mate. Syd was a tripper that's for sure. And thanks for your comments while I was away Cheers.
Comments made by Sandy Gritt
Beautiful and dynamic...very nice recording.
I love your stuff...so melodic.
Great energy...fabulous!
Talent and passion. I winning combination!
I love this..lots going on. It takes the listener on a journey. Stellar arrangement!
your guitar playing is sweet...it connects, very soulful.
just feel so right...slows the body and mind right down. meditative.
Love it...gotsa me dancin...mellow and grooveee....
quirky and addictive... psychedelic reggae!
Wow! I'm gonna be busy downloading...I love it all!
Stellar...frickin visionary!
Rolling Like weasel dude!...This site has just turned a brave shade of brown!!
Frickin cool tune all the way!!!!
I love this track! Great to see you here my friend! Wicked tunes...you've got distinct sound.
This Rocks!!! Love the melody...very Beach Boy-esque.
I Love the subtleties in your playing and your voice...sublime! A great song!
This stuff is great! I'm a fan!
Excellent music...rustic and real.
I'm really diggin' your style. Nice chunky junkyard groove here.
Very cool tune...fun and groovy. Very well sung...a unique voice.