This was written and recorded on 19th September 05
aka International Talk Like A Pirate Day 2005 ( a wet afternoon as I recall) and is posted here so you start to get the hint.
Aarr! Me hearties, tis the day you've all been waiting for this long year, fast approaching off the starboard bow. Break out the grog, Mr mate, and accompany me in a song if you will. And the Plank for anyone who don't sing in tune!
There's a youtube for this now and not a minute too soon!
I unleash my secret weapon!
Guest vocalist Shaka brings the icing to this rather haunted version of the first chapter of Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier!
I unleash my secret weapon!
Guest vocalist Shaka brings the icing to this rather haunted version of the first chapter of Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier!
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 ;~)
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 ;~)
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…
Sassy Nation version!
Sister Savage and Mr Sandbags collaborated on the original of this wonderful heartbreaker of a song. I've been playing it on the guitar the last few days and it always seemed to come out with a grittier tone, so i asked…
Sassy Nation version!
Sister Savage and Mr Sandbags collaborated on the original of this wonderful heartbreaker of a song. I've been playing it on the guitar the last few days and it always seemed to come out with a grittier tone, so i asked…
Sassy Nation version!
Sister Savage and Mr Sandbags collaborated on the original of this wonderful heartbreaker of a song. I've been playing it on the guitar the last few days and it always seemed to come out with a grittier tone, so i asked…
Hi, my 17 guitar is 17 equally spaced notes to the octave. So it has 5 extra frets. I tune it like a regular guitar with small adjustments to take into account the different fret placements.
you can find pictures of the guitar here
http://chrisvaisvil.com/?p=436
I'm not sure if this is rockabilly or late 40s jump R'n'B. Dance music though. I had fun with the lyrics and the backing vocals.
This is now a tidied up version 18/3/09
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…
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
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…
Sassy Nation version!
Sister Savage and Mr Sandbags collaborated on the original of this wonderful heartbreaker of a song. I've been playing it on the guitar the last few days and it always seemed to come out with a grittier tone, so i asked…
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
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…
Sassy Nation version!
Sister Savage and Mr Sandbags collaborated on the original of this wonderful heartbreaker of a song. I've been playing it on the guitar the last few days and it always seemed to come out with a grittier tone, so i asked…
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
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…
It aint like no ones done this before
But how can you tire of beautiful chords
In the fifties
In Tenessee
Where my love
was born
Two young men upped and
crossed the yard
both cold cos it was rainin hard.
One of them turned said…
by Jack Merlot
copyright 2008 - all rights reserved
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When we had finally captured the raven
Caught the raptor and made her our pawn
We headed out of that No Man's Land
and traveled straight through until dawn
but the shrapnel…
T Boudreau - Lyrics / Music
Bonehead - Guitar, Vocals
Thunder Chris - Drums, B Vocs
Tim Hochadel - Bass, B Vocals
John Young - Keys
Eddie Davis - Lead guitar
Ghost Dobro
by Jack Merlot
copyright 2009 all rights reserved
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spider silk of the stars
heard me playing the ghost dobro
saw me slip through the bars
to quench my fevered glow
her allure was practiced and warm
and all the…
driving that Infiniti all along the coast
doctor of divinity - I didn't mean to boast
with your strange affinity for whiskey & coke
and looking at the stars
brother Shawn, here's a disk for your collection
we're gonna go check out this here…
This is the first rough, acoustic take of the song 'Iris Florentine' from the album Orchids for Betty.
It's super acoustic and just three mono tracks mixed to a stereo file, so don't expect too much by way of production values.
Lyrics follow…
A funky tune about my step-dad. This is an out-take from my RPM09 effort. I used the rock version for the cd, though in retrospect I think this version is better! Oh, well...
I was thinking about a guy that I met one time in the street in Montreal who was just kind of aimlessly wandering about Canada following the death of his son...
Manitoba:
I’m on my way, on my way,
On my way back to Dufresne…
I remember…
I have to find time to sit back and blast this album out. I've heard three tracks so far when I'm rushed and I keep wanting to play the whole thing LOUD.
Another great track, David.
2009 Record Production Month Challenge offering. Very pleased with the collective results. The title came from my friend Zane. His iced tea was in a damaged cup. Thus the title. There are various quotes in the song including some from Mishima…
The title just popped into my head unannounced one day and I had to try to work from that. About a girl with a broken radio and the repairman who would do anything to find her a new one and win her love...
It certainly appears broken, Minerva…
A song about the lost art of the mix-tape and knowing that someone is trouble but doing it anyway...
Compilation Tapes:
Did I mention that I think that you’re a real fine dancer and I like the way you dress?
I’ve known a number of girls…
Comments on Gumbo's stuff
Aarr! Me hearties, tis the day you've all been waiting for this long year, fast approaching off the starboard bow. Break out the grog, Mr mate, and accompany me in a song if you will. And the Plank for anyone who don't sing in tune! There's a youtube for this now and not a minute too soon!
Ain't dat de truth ....
ahhhh me shakti beautifull
Aaaarrrr!! Yer hearts in the right place .... but no ....
is the innuendo "Or I'll send you below"? Jx
Ha ha, I recognise that crew! She's after his dinner! Phew! that was close!
Love it
Yep...I missed this...nope I am not happy about it...Yep I love it...
Hi, my 17 guitar is 17 equally spaced notes to the octave. So it has 5 extra frets. I tune it like a regular guitar with small adjustments to take into account the different fret placements. you can find pictures of the guitar here http://chrisvaisvil.com/?p=436
Nicely done mate all round cool track.
this has a wee video now
I dig your sound nice track mate
dig your sound mate very cool.
You got some very cool tune here mate must check more of yours.
Wow great cover of a great song dig it. Nice guitar mate.
:)
Great playing and beautiful melody.
Lovely song Gumbo, great vocals!
Gumbo,you the man!! i'm in love with this song!
Lovely playing....
Comments made by Gumbo
How indeed. Wonderful sound and a great mix. And yes - straight off of The Big Pink. Stellar!
I must have heard this somewhere else, Rob. Faved.
Yep. That's cool alright.
I tried not to like this - I'm not keen on the vocal but dang, it's another great song!
Damn that's tight!
Stunning! Love it!
This one reminds me of Jonathan Richman, too. Great stuff.
Beautiful! and such a lovely chorus.
Great harmonies. I laughed a lot at this.
Love these lyrics, Rob. Fred sounds like a cool codger.
1977 !! Yeah this works for me, too. Gritty and a younger character, and breaking out rather than lost! Good one.
I have to find time to sit back and blast this album out. I've heard three tracks so far when I'm rushed and I keep wanting to play the whole thing LOUD. Another great track, David.
the other joint fave. Thanks Colin. I enjoyed listening today.
No! It's the one I wanted to play first! Though I'm glad I listened in order. joint fave.
I was hoping for more like this. Strong guitar rhythms and an easy flowing vocal. Faved.
definitely a stand out track - the voice is great for the philosophical imagery.
Love the guitar frippery - good track
Smashing!! You've got really strong melodies, so easy to settle into this. Damn. Two favourites in two listens! It's a shame I got to go to work!
Great voice! And I love the " old soul music on a third hand radio " Love it!
lovely pace. I like this a lot.