Had written this one many years ago. I had it recorded originally in a different key and with different instrumentation but it I just was not happy with it. I deleted the original lyrics for the chorus and added a bridge section and lyrics. I…
The core of the music is heavily inspired by Joni Mitchell. Its been spinning around for years in my head so hearing this song finally recorded feels good.
Having more fun with Hendrix. I tried to stay true to the original as far as using no overdubs. Just one guitar, bass, drum and vocal track. Kind of used a mix approach and used a bit from the record and a bit from his live performance in Winterland…
billy boy where did you go
sittin in a pile of snow
come on down its gettin cold
for the time is getting old
well we made our way to the old wigwam
frozen lake and wind was calm
standing bow did strike a deer
to feed the tribe…
billy boy where did you go
sittin in a pile of snow
come on down its gettin cold
for the time is getting old
well we made our way to the old wigwam
frozen lake and wind was calm
standing bow did strike a deer
to feed the tribe…
billy boy where did you go
sittin in a pile of snow
come on down its gettin cold
for the time is getting old
well we made our way to the old wigwam
frozen lake and wind was calm
standing bow did strike a deer
to feed the tribe…
billy boy where did you go
sittin in a pile of snow
come on down its gettin cold
for the time is getting old
well we made our way to the old wigwam
frozen lake and wind was calm
standing bow did strike a deer
to feed the tribe…
Wonderful song, James, very innocent and dreamy. It builds in increments very nicely and is well paced. Has a sort of Blue Nile meets Peter Gabriel flavor.
billy boy where did you go
sittin in a pile of snow
come on down its gettin cold
for the time is getting old
well we made our way to the old wigwam
frozen lake and wind was calm
standing bow did strike a deer
to feed the tribe…
billy boy where did you go
sittin in a pile of snow
come on down its gettin cold
for the time is getting old
well we made our way to the old wigwam
frozen lake and wind was calm
standing bow did strike a deer
to feed the tribe…
I threw this one together tonite/early am...yawnnnnn. Not an exact replica but always a tribute to Jimi's music. I was originally turned on to do this by some new free vst effects I found on the net. A cool fuzz face vst that is very realistic…
Okay Andrew R. , this ones for you bud. Had a little fun with it in the intro. That was the surprise.
I put the bass line down and arranged the drums Saturday morning and returned later that night about 10:00 pm . I worked until 2 am and laid…
Found a interesting sounding indian instrument via the computer world and strummed out chords on my lil midi guitar. Added some percussion, strings and a flute.
Found a interesting sounding indian instrument via the computer world and strummed out chords on my lil midi guitar. Added some percussion, strings and a flute.
Found a interesting sounding indian instrument via the computer world and strummed out chords on my lil midi guitar. Added some percussion, strings and a flute.
Found a interesting sounding indian instrument via the computer world and strummed out chords on my lil midi guitar. Added some percussion, strings and a flute.
Found a interesting sounding indian instrument via the computer world and strummed out chords on my lil midi guitar. Added some percussion, strings and a flute.
I wrote this little ditty back in May, did an acoustic demo and then played it to one or two people. I always meant to do something a bit more, er, "expansive" with the thing... So I stuck it in the corner for a bit and forgot about it.
Been…
With Mark *"Sweet Lips"* Imsdahl on Harmonica.
This is a story about my friend with impure thoughts of stealing Lilly Pads for his carp pond in the back yard.
I guess it all started, Out in the dark
I was stealing lily pads, From the local…
I got a new kitten named Midnight! Isaac my older cat and her have become best buds :)
I made this video for the "Cats" event at sound-in.org this week.
The music is from a practice session working with material sent to me by my friend Cousin…
From a first time Ninjam session with a friend "Killer Haven"! Loads of fun. We are both using reverse guitar delays and mellotrons (virtual) amongst other strange things :)
A shorter, stripped down version of a drone piece I submitted for the ongoing Fukushima Drones project, which you will find here:
http://auralfilms.bandcamp.com/album/fukushima-drones
@ fallinupart, just sharing the progression of this tune from the beginning. And in the process driving alonetoners mad! Lol! Thank u for the comments and listens...again and again. ,)
Wildgeas sent me over this excellent backer and in return i sent him back a garbled vocal and a jumbled lead guitar and out of the pigs ear that i sent him ….the Surgeon that he is…cut and pasted and he has created a silk purse…i even sound…
What with all the great Zep covers posted by Tworegs and Chris Vaisvil, here's mine, I enlisted the vocal of the man himself, thanks Reg! Also note my new fretless strat as second guitar here.
Comments on JR James's stuff
most excellent!! lots fun on the ears
WOW! I love this!
Nice, Very cool, nice sound!
Very Cool!
Cool Cover!
This is one of the freshest original sounds I've heard recently. Well done. Second listen now. Billy Boy just draws you in.
love it!
Love, love, love this :)
Wonderful song, James, very innocent and dreamy. It builds in increments very nicely and is well paced. Has a sort of Blue Nile meets Peter Gabriel flavor.
a great tune.well done.
infectious, James I love this one. Faved on the spirit trail
Wow- great job on your Hendrix covers! brings me back
Wow! Nice job!
Interesting sounds. Really captivating! And like *Breaking Light* says . . . Let's see the Belly Dancers!
Great playing Man!
I'm envisioning buxom bellydancers. I like this.
I really like what I'm hearing from you ... inspiring ... worldly influenced ... experimental and yet very melody driven. Really enjoyed this James...
love this.......so atmospheric. Perhaps we could collaborate on something one day
GREAT sounds!!
This is... interesting... I wish I could favourite I.O.C's comment too lol
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Ooh I like when the band jumps in full force. Nice punchy mix. That is a nice throw back riff and solo at the outro.
David Bowie-esque but so original its unlabellable....if thats a word. Love those guitar tones. That rotovibe is a nice touch.
Dirt wampin and lovin!
Listened on the way into work this morn. Nice way to start the day. Another gem.
Perfect, impeccable....put a chill.up the spine. That was A + tops. Paul Simon would agree.
Nice soundscape ands surround..
That is awesome. Great sounds conjured up.
Cool track....very hip to the indie scene.
That is some hellish tone and playin ala FDR trademark.
The sound of steel.....nice
Bob Dylan came to mind on that opening. A real good one here.
Oh nice full.sound....love the accordian and bells. Iwas s just missing the northwoods.
Interesting
Trippy. Like being inside my head only to find I was someone else.....
@ fallinupart, just sharing the progression of this tune from the beginning. And in the process driving alonetoners mad! Lol! Thank u for the comments and listens...again and again. ,)
Like an old rare bootleg of a Grateful dead jam. Jam on!
Has a 80's rock feel...cool track.
Oh hell yeah..nice choice!
Kick ass......right on.
That a jam packed 3 min. Bad ass riff, like the section it builds up to and widens up.