Final version
Day 28
Anyone else still writing songs?
this is the result of trying to listen to too many mixes in one day. Sometimes it's just easier to record something else.
Final version
Day 28
Anyone else still writing songs?
this is the result of trying to listen to too many mixes in one day. Sometimes it's just easier to record something else.
Final version
it needs a fiddle but it has a mandolin, a chicken banjo and some excellent backing vocalists
my third demo for RPM 2011
The cat's in the window and
the rabbit's in the hutch
goat's in the meadow just
a-chewin on the…
Final version
it needs a fiddle but it has a mandolin, a chicken banjo and some excellent backing vocalists
my third demo for RPM 2011
The cat's in the window and
the rabbit's in the hutch
goat's in the meadow just
a-chewin on the…
I'm finally happy with this track - v1 was too much of a nothing song and it's been bugging me all the way to the last night of the challenge.
1 more to mix
Final version
Day 28
Anyone else still writing songs?
this is the result of trying to listen to too many mixes in one day. Sometimes it's just easier to record something else.
EDIT final version now posted and the page turning is gone but i left this intro as is in case anyone is reading the comments. Does anyone read the comments? or the intro?
i turn a page somewhere in the middle of all this - you'd think i would…
it had got a hold of me by 15 sec... oooh yeh the wind did blow......just like the rest....a fantastic album.... if i was king ..... i would give you a tital...arise Sir Gumbo.....master of guitar and vocal
Final version
Guitar, mandolin and voice.
this doesn't fit with my rpm project AT ALL so i may not use it but i like the way it came out. I recorded the music for Bethan Mathis' RPM project but she didn't have time to use it (her album is…
Final version
Every so often when i'm thinking of something else a western song pops up as if there is a soundtrack to a movie running in the back of my head. I might have to gather em all up into a playlist some day.
track nine, or at least…
Brilliant, Gumbo! Just love your effortless, genius song-writing! (Apologies for the short comments, am cooking and shamefully not listening with headphones.)
Final version
RPM 2011 - my first track recorded and the opening track for the CD
A kind of Old Time gospel number, which, if you listen to those pre-war guitar playing preachers, are virtually indistinguishable from blues. Except for the lyrics…
Final version
Day 28
Anyone else still writing songs?
this is the result of trying to listen to too many mixes in one day. Sometimes it's just easier to record something else.
i held off listening to too many of your demos so i could just sit down and have my mind totally blown at one time. and it is. your one of most talented fellows doing this free music stuff. your last two rpm's are in a master class that has few members.
Final version
An unaccompanied song about bedtime. Not a lullaby though. Oh no!
What does anyone think of the 'cat's moustache' line - it seems like that's a make or break call right there and i like it when i read it but it's hard to sing without…
Final version
Day 28
Anyone else still writing songs?
this is the result of trying to listen to too many mixes in one day. Sometimes it's just easier to record something else.
Final version
Day 28
Anyone else still writing songs?
this is the result of trying to listen to too many mixes in one day. Sometimes it's just easier to record something else.
EDIT final version now posted and the page turning is gone but i left this intro as is in case anyone is reading the comments. Does anyone read the comments? or the intro?
i turn a page somewhere in the middle of all this - you'd think i would…
Final version
I wanted to have a banjo fiddle tune but i still haven't learnt to play either instrument, so this is my famous 1 string banjo technique, with mandolin and guitar. It's style is inspired by meeting Morgan O'Kane and Ferd 4 last…
I'm finally happy with this track - v1 was too much of a nothing song and it's been bugging me all the way to the last night of the challenge.
1 more to mix
This is my 2007 Pirate Day song, written and recorded September 19th 2007. I like the innuendo, but maybe it's too subtle - nobody else seems to notice ;~)
It's a great song, Alex. And gets better with repeated listenings. It's in there with some other songs i am particularly listening to on my iPod and (rather than the usual - "damn i'm supposed to be doing something for this") I am blown away by how straightforwardly great it is. You might think there's a 'cheese' factor but it's well written, direct and clear. Bravo.
I walk 13 miles of barbwire just to sing my song
I walk 13 miles of barbwire just to sing my song
I walk 13 miles of barbwire just to sing my song
I walk 65 miles all along
I walk 13 miles of barbwire just to sing my song
I walk 65 miles…
I went out during cover of night (to avoid looking like a total crackpot) with a violin bow & Zoom H2 digital recorder and bowed various things in the neighborhood. This is the best - a beautifully resonant 4-way stop sign.
I went out during cover of night (to avoid looking like a total crackpot) with a violin bow & Zoom H2 digital recorder and bowed various things in the neighborhood. This is the best - a beautifully resonant 4-way stop sign.
I went out during cover of night (to avoid looking like a total crackpot) with a violin bow & Zoom H2 digital recorder and bowed various things in the neighborhood. This is the best - a beautifully resonant 4-way stop sign.
05 Lessons We Learned
You told me you were there to learn
But we ought to have taught one another instead of fought I thought
I told you I’d nothing to prove
But summer came and you moved away
So I went back to school
September – Another…
03 Stuff And Nonsense (A Fairy Tale)
Hey m’lady what do you see?
I’m down on one knee
Am I brave enough?
I’d fight knights lately with you as my shield
You hold that appeal
That slowly reveals itself
As I deal with all the other…
download full quality video (157 MB)
http://micro.soonlabel.com/17-ET/Dead_Sea.wmv
This is a guitar piece in classical style in 17 notes per octave using the 17 version of the phyrgian mode. In normal 12 equal tuning phyrgian mode starts on…
Lovely!
So your guitar has 17 frets to the octave or you retune so the octave is at the 17th fret instead of the 12th? does it tune up in a similar way? which fret gives you the note for the next string?
> WHEN THE SUN SHINES THRU
>
> The moon is a hole in a canopy blue
> A hole in the sky where the sun shines thru
> The sun shines thru, The sun shines thru
>
> The scientist will tell you that I've got it all wrong…
Final version
it needs a fiddle but it has a mandolin, a chicken banjo and some excellent backing vocalists
my third demo for RPM 2011
The cat's in the window and
the rabbit's in the hutch
goat's in the meadow just
a-chewin on the…
the sheriff's back in town
that o' hired hand of dread
cleanin' up the channels
knockin' down the webs
his lights, they are a flashin'
stopped me in my tracks alone
his hand on rein and bridle says
this freedom's gotta go
he said it…
Comments on Gumbo's stuff
thanks for the comment, MEJ I feel the same way sometimes but Hey! could you be more specific about what you think needs to be different?
Don't publish this. Not ready MEJ
You know... this is exactly the way I picture your life. Love this one.
Listening to this track right now with my daughter... Outstanding track!!! She says "it's silly, I like it, it makes me giggle!"
What a hoot! Love it!
this is so good...catchy rustic goodness!
Stormin' album! Totally loved it. I'd be begging for swapsies if I had one to swap this year.
it had got a hold of me by 15 sec... oooh yeh the wind did blow......just like the rest....a fantastic album.... if i was king ..... i would give you a tital...arise Sir Gumbo.....master of guitar and vocal
Failsafe of lovely.
Brilliant, Gumbo! Just love your effortless, genius song-writing! (Apologies for the short comments, am cooking and shamefully not listening with headphones.)
Classic Gumbo!
Settling in for Gumbo's RPM album...definitely in for a treat! Gumbooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i held off listening to too many of your demos so i could just sit down and have my mind totally blown at one time. and it is. your one of most talented fellows doing this free music stuff. your last two rpm's are in a master class that has few members.
this has the quintessential "Gumbo" sound. love it.
very skillfully done and oh so soulful.
LOL Bethan - that is turning out to be true ....
Oh Gumbo, you know there is no such thing! Ha, you are the best!
Oh my, superb playing! Love your tone also. Totally smooth, Gumbo! One of those songs that gives you that "this is a classic" feeling instantly.
*swooooooooooon* Great music, Gumbo! 1 string or otherwise!
I think you were blown there from N'orleans! Cracking track!
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Aaaarrrr!! Yer hearts in the right place .... but no ....
this is like someone dangerous stroking the back of your neck with a knife (but can i get a version without the static noise at 4 minutes?)
It's a great song, Alex. And gets better with repeated listenings. It's in there with some other songs i am particularly listening to on my iPod and (rather than the usual - "damn i'm supposed to be doing something for this") I am blown away by how straightforwardly great it is. You might think there's a 'cheese' factor but it's well written, direct and clear. Bravo.
Now that's rockin! Good reworking.
amazing to think this track didn't make the sampler!
Wow - amazing sounds - it's like being in a Tibetan Temple!
were you bowing the post or ( I assume) one of the two sign plaques?
and yes - video proof next time lol
And we have a winner in the "you might not look like a crackpot but ..." department! Love it! and Faved.
great version, Sandy! love the outro this song was my introduction to David Bowie as apprently it was written for Gene Vincent. What a place to start!
Such a beautiful mix! Lovely song!
Love it! Very Gilbert and Sullivan :-)
I can't believe you changed your name *again* lol
Lovely! So your guitar has 17 frets to the octave or you retune so the octave is at the 17th fret instead of the 12th? does it tune up in a similar way? which fret gives you the note for the next string?
Good stuff. Love that voice!
this has a wee video now
you guys sound so lovely together
haha! yessiree! i'd say it is :-)
love the birdsong at the start! nice guitar and great story faved
Ella AND Louis! This is fun, indeed!