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 a bonus track as it didn't make the album
For those of you who know my stuff - does this sound like it works? or is it too much like filler - the vocals are effected, there's a drum loop - the guitar is just chopped out of a jam - i…
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
Dang, everyone except Rob (and Laura) (and me) liked the previous version! (Cupid's Own Knife)
Only i did this with the lyrics so maybe one can be a bonus track ...
aargghh ... why didn't i write a *different* song?
Anyone read Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr - my daughter lent it to me - teenage Faery novel about addiction - pretty creepy at times.
This is the one act musical version.
I wanted a 'deranged in our neighbourhood' kind of feel to it.
Anyone read Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr - my daughter lent it to me - teenage Faery novel about addiction - pretty creepy at times.
This is the one act musical version.
I wanted a 'deranged in our neighbourhood' kind of feel to it.
Anyone read Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr - my daughter lent it to me - teenage Faery novel about addiction - pretty creepy at times.
This is the one act musical version.
I wanted a 'deranged in our neighbourhood' kind of feel to it.
Dang, everyone except Rob (and Laura) (and me) liked the previous version! (Cupid's Own Knife)
Only i did this with the lyrics so maybe one can be a bonus track ...
aargghh ... why didn't i write a *different* song?
Dang, everyone except Rob (and Laura) (and me) liked the previous version! (Cupid's Own Knife)
Only i did this with the lyrics so maybe one can be a bonus track ...
aargghh ... why didn't i write a *different* song?
Dang, everyone except Rob (and Laura) (and me) liked the previous version! (Cupid's Own Knife)
Only i did this with the lyrics so maybe one can be a bonus track ...
aargghh ... why didn't i write a *different* song?
Poppa
INTRO:
Praise The LORD, Lift His Name On High.
VERSE ONE:
Praise the LORD, O my soul, and remember all the things He has done.
Glorify His name, yes, my soul; don’t forget all the good things He has done.
There’s none like…
I Call Upon Your Name
VERSE ONE (Richard):
I call upon Your name, for in You my peace is found, You’re the owner of my heart.
I call upon You, LORD, 'cause You’re all I've ever wanted, Yes, You’re all that I need.
Before I was born…
Like A Wave
--
If you make yourself a mule
someone's gonna ride you
this I know
Like a breeze moves through the air
or a wave upon the water
is how I go
When you can freely give
of all that you can hold
you can know no more…
Billy wanted a project for the 2023 Christmas holidays and asked some of his extremely talented musician friends to play on this track.
Matt Smith: Guitars & backing vocals
Paul Matthews: Pianos & organ
Naomi Daulby: Lead & backing…
Epic! This is pretty amazing. Like the way all the old jazzers took a solo and had to be distinctively themselves, this is like an 80s rock supergroup!
It's now 12:00 am....so Song 2 for RPM is as done as it will be!
In this tune I'm experimenting with vocal layering and using my analogue synth (my guitar and piano are giving me the skunk-eye). Thanks again for anyone listening out there…
3rd Song for RPM. Getting this done was filled with late night torture.
You tried so hard
You tried so hard
But you’re not there
You’re not there
You’re not there
You’re not there
You made your way
Oh you made your way
But…
Gates
w/m Nate Houge
(c) 2015 Lutefist
(Each line is 4 bars – song alternates between four bars of G and four bars of C)
G///G///G///G///
C///C///C///C///
G
Open up the gates, let the people in
Let the drinkers drink another pull of…
For the first track for this years RPM. I recently went on a short break to New York for the first time and had a walk about with my camera and explored most of Manhattan over the three or four days and man did my feet hurt at the end of it…
Sometimes writing a song is the very best and only thing you can do....
Cold Winter Moon
Oh cold winter moon
And the wind that blows
Bring me a change
For my weary soul
Take away this longing
That fills my heart
Something is over…
The final Song for my 2023 RPM challenge!! Dusted off my acoustic guitar (and blistered my fingers) to get this one done. Phew! I love Latin rhythms and so I found a beat and jammed it up. Thanks again to anyone who listens -it's really fun…
I've enjoyed listening to some tunes tonight and this one is right in my ball-park!
Wonderful groove and vocal. And it highlights something i kept noticing. You write or craft wonderful bridge parts, whether they are vocal or not they give that magical lift to a tune. If I find a nice bridge for a tune this year it's down to you!
Another one from the archives! Collab with glu from 2009 - I took his original guitar track and added vocals, then he remixed and made about four more versions, but this is my fave.
This is such a sensual feast! a classic.
I must have had one of the other four versions, but i'm so glad it's here because hard drives don't last forever!
With lovely Keith Landry. Unfortunately, the studio I had at the time was on its last legs and the recording is a terrible quality, but I've never been able to get the vocal to sound better. Probably because I'm now over the awful thing* I did…
First Day of the 2024 RPM challenge .... so here is Song 1
I'm experimenting with my old analogue synth (Prophet 6) this year
Thanks to anyone who listens! A gloomy song for gloomy times. Onward!
One day
You’ll find
It’s over, it’s over…
Comments on Gumbo's stuff
Very nice, this one.
i love this one - classic gumbo - you have a great sense for lyrics and melody
its 8am here in new hampshire, and i'm ready to party...
Sounds a real mix of Irish and country, foot tapping delightfulness! Do do do dododododo, Yay!
Ah, the mandolin? And I like the way the other voices join in.
Jess and I really like your album!
Awesome, singing is a little bit off mark, but i love it all the same.
These songs are all excellent this year. Great stuff.
Just listened to the entire album. Great work once again this year.
Love the lyrics and chorus, Gumbo, your delivery is superb.
No, I'm staying here and listening to this catchy little tune. Foot tapping splendour.
Oh, so fine indeed!
Hey Gumbo, pleased to hear yer still on top form. Lovely little tune this.
Great fun man! At least she didn't stick your toothbrush in the turpentine!
ARe any of us in our right mind?! Great vocals and tune!
I prefer this 'un (and I love t'other version too). Awright.
Well, I feel gooood.
I've enjoyed both versions of this song, but I think I prefer this one. Nice.
Whooo, party! Great fun, great track.
My foot is tapping big time. Fun lyrics, love the chorus.
Comments made by Gumbo
Carlos Di Sarli 1958
So peaceful.
Soulful stuff. You're owning this. I like the birdsong too.
Ah this is mesmerising. Lovely. It's good to know you're still making music. I'm playing catch up here. Been away in the woods
Beautiful!
I hear ya brother. The floor is heaving :-)
It's like rediscovering an old treasure-box. I love this album!
Epic! This is pretty amazing. Like the way all the old jazzers took a solo and had to be distinctively themselves, this is like an 80s rock supergroup!
This is still a stunning listen
Oh I love the momentum in the lyric. Wonderful.
Gorgeous harmonies. There's a great build to this one.
Raw and rowdy praise the night. Dock Boggs sounded like this once. Love it.
Up with this sort of thing!
Nicely done. Is that yourself on keys? Very light! And I like the samples. Especially when the cop car pulls up alongside!
this is fun!
sad but true!
I've enjoyed listening to some tunes tonight and this one is right in my ball-park! Wonderful groove and vocal. And it highlights something i kept noticing. You write or craft wonderful bridge parts, whether they are vocal or not they give that magical lift to a tune. If I find a nice bridge for a tune this year it's down to you!
This is such a sensual feast! a classic. I must have had one of the other four versions, but i'm so glad it's here because hard drives don't last forever!
oh this is so tender
Good stuff. Such a cheery soundscape!