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…
This was the original version I recorded before I completely overhauled it (see version on "It takes a village album ). I wasnt crazy about it but hell I put time into it and completed it so why not post it up.
An old recording from 1997 done on a Tascam 4 track. Converted to digital from casette so the recording is warbly in spots.
I am currently working on some new songs so I decided to throw so oldies but baddies out there.
This is a bonus track of sorts for the mock EP It takes a village. I had the verse chord chages around for many years but just until last week the song and lyrics came together really quickly. I thought I heard a band arrangement originally but…
This song is so nice. Very appropriate arrangement me thinks.
Agreed, this approach can be intimidating but if a song "stands up" to "stripped down" you probably got something and this song is proof of that. Thanks James.
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…
This was the original version I recorded before I completely overhauled it (see version on "It takes a village album ). I wasnt crazy about it but hell I put time into it and completed it so why not post it up.
An old recording from 1997 done on a Tascam 4 track. Converted to digital from casette so the recording is warbly in spots.
I am currently working on some new songs so I decided to throw so oldies but baddies out there.
This is a bonus track of sorts for the mock EP It takes a village. I had the verse chord chages around for many years but just until last week the song and lyrics came together really quickly. I thought I heard a band arrangement originally but…
An old recording from 1997 done on a Tascam 4 track. Converted to digital from casette so the recording is warbly in spots.
I am currently working on some new songs so I decided to throw so oldies but baddies out there.
This is a bonus track of sorts for the mock EP It takes a village. I had the verse chord chages around for many years but just until last week the song and lyrics came together really quickly. I thought I heard a band arrangement originally but…
An old recording from 1997 done on a Tascam 4 track. Converted to digital from casette so the recording is warbly in spots.
I am currently working on some new songs so I decided to throw so oldies but baddies out there.
An old recording from 1997 done on a Tascam 4 track. Converted to digital from casette so the recording is warbly in spots.
I am currently working on some new songs so I decided to throw so oldies but baddies out there.
An old recording from 1997 done on a Tascam 4 track. Converted to digital from casette so the recording is warbly in spots.
I am currently working on some new songs so I decided to throw so oldies but baddies out there.
An old recording from 1997 done on a Tascam 4 track. Converted to digital from casette so the recording is warbly in spots.
I am currently working on some new songs so I decided to throw so oldies but baddies out there.
An old recording from 1997 done on a Tascam 4 track. Converted to digital from casette so the recording is warbly in spots.
I am currently working on some new songs so I decided to throw so oldies but baddies out there.
This is a bonus track of sorts for the mock EP It takes a village. I had the verse chord chages around for many years but just until last week the song and lyrics came together really quickly. I thought I heard a band arrangement originally but…
This was the original version I recorded before I completely overhauled it (see version on "It takes a village album ). I wasnt crazy about it but hell I put time into it and completed it so why not post it up.
First new one from me in a long time.
Kind of a love song, I guess.
Recorded in my new "studio" (3rd bedroom in the new house). Almost up and running now... shine and don't stop wondering!
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**Shine - A A J Russe**
On my way…
I may have posted on fuzzy kittie....damn smartphones aint for dummies....dig the song...reminds me of something Buck Dharma would do with Billy Joel....good stuff SC!
I can't quite believe that I'm posting this, or that I've even recorded it. But I've played it like this sat on the sofa in the living room for many years, and I needed something to check out how to record a live "one vocal and one guitar" song…
Comments on JR James's stuff
..authentic feel as ever from you, James - you set the bar very high. Superb.
Love this!
Thank you James This is awesome, love them guitars!
This song is so nice. Very appropriate arrangement me thinks. Agreed, this approach can be intimidating but if a song "stands up" to "stripped down" you probably got something and this song is proof of that. Thanks James.
I wanted to listen to this again after hearing the original...a wonderful tune with any arrangement!...Thanks James
Wow...I love this...so very nicely done ...feels like a nice summer day to me
nice & thick tone for days...naw...this is a goodie!
back for another listen.
Now I'm ready to go back and listen to the Rainbow Bridge version. Nice cover.
and beating the desk while I jam out to this
Lovely deep sound - great guitar tone.
memorable vocal style. keep up the good work guy.
Oh yeah, tasty, even with the warbles.
Very nice,Warbles n all! :)
THis is great, Lots of feel.Excellent tone
Nice......
Rocks.
this is a dope track.
This is good. Reminds me of Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Ummm... I love both versions... but I think this is the one I'd take on holiday with me.
Comments made by JR James
Good song all around. All the instruments interact well and the recording is clean. You have a great soulful tone to your voice.
Has a funky zztop vibe! Schweet!
Thank you my friend. I have never been much of a shred meister but I try to at least phrase my lead lines to fit within the song.
Dude...its like 10:30pm and it feels like 3am....trippy stuff. Very Eastern Indian like drone....thats intricate as all hell...i dig it!
Nice soundtrack...bonus!
I may have posted on fuzzy kittie....damn smartphones aint for dummies....dig the song...reminds me of something Buck Dharma would do with Billy Joel....good stuff SC!
Im gonna comment before I listen if I may...cuz I have. Bunch of the fiery irish italian ladies in my life....lol!
I dig your voice...veey soulful.... Nice acapella version....
This is sweet.....nice raunchy blues .....i dig it!