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.
This is an ode for a good friend of mine that had took his own life at the end of last year. I was in the midst of writing some other songs and it stopped me in my tracks. I just wrote basically how I felt about this tragic ending to a very special…
I was finally able to finish this one up over this past week. Like always I am never satisfied but I have come to a point where I just tell myself enuff is enuff and move on to the next song...pheww! Hopefully it sounds good on everyone elses…
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.
Did this many years ago. It came together very quickly. There are know synths, all guitars and backwards vocals, sped up vocals, detuned vocals.....whacked sounds. I wrote the lyrics on the spot. I love its deep personal message...lol!
This is an ode for a good friend of mine that had took his own life at the end of last year. I was in the midst of writing some other songs and it stopped me in my tracks. I just wrote basically how I felt about this tragic ending to a very special…
I took an old track that was a cover of Hear my train and dropped the vocals and added some new electric guitar tracks. I had just upgraded my recording setup and was testing some hardware and software when I did this. It has a punchy lil guitar…
Oh yet another nostalgic blast from the past. I found this unbelievable backing track surfing the web some years ago. I usually never use backing tracks because they usually suck bad . But this one is like having mitch and noel at your side. 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.
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.
Yesterday's the past, tomorrow's the future, but today is a gift.
The cat is on the chair
And I watch him as he stares
The sky is changing fast
I see the boats sail past
And the winter's closing in
I can feel the changes from within
Tomorrow…
Whispers for dark words in my subconscious
The belief that reality doubles with your delusions
A thought that a handshake was once considered currency
Or a realization that man is the only predator you fear
Radioactive soul
Ain't got nothin…
I started this thinking it would be a tune with the emphasis on my guitar but as it progressed I heard horns and then all these other things happened and this is what I ended up with.
Well, this started with a ukulele riff and then kind of took off from there. I enjoyed rockin' with the uke ... added a guitar rhythm, a bass track some drums and vocals and here we go! I've played in a few bars over the years and have seen my…
Written by Rick Couture, recorded with Blue Movie in 1985,originally released on a four song vinyl EP, then re-released on CD in March 2012. copyright 1985, 2011
This is an instrumental written in 2010, published in march of 2012. A fun little ditty with a nice grovve. The You Tube video is old footage of Blue Movie. It is also titled as NO ALIBI, which has been changed to AMEN ALIBI due to availability…
All's well in Reg's world at the moment .......he woke this morning after meeting his new love last night down at the Dog & Bone it was Kareoke night....in she walked and Reg was hooked it only took one look........
Sweet Love (Lyrics)
you…
Well that didn't last long Reg felt something wrong so he's moving on to pastures new..........it got Reg feeling Jazzy......
Time to go (Lyrics)
Theres something in your smile that tells me its time for me to go
when i ask if everything is ok…
For the grandchildren, when I get some!
Moonbee started life as a doodle, then he was turned into a little story, then a song!
This is Part 1 of the series - I have no idea how many there will be in total!
Enjoy! xox
P.S. This is…
Comments on JR James's stuff
Thanks Great song
Go, Jimmy, go go go! Jimmy be bad-ass! Rock on!
I particularly dig the strings -- some nice lines there!
very nice...nice tune...good mix...good ending...nice work
nice stereo field...sounds like a band...whoa....rocking
terrific........nice choice going without the reverb last verse...makes ya listen....keyboard violins??...whats that sound???
a bit of...beatle???...squeeze??...is that keyboard violin sounds...nice
That's a kickin' and trippin' compilation of aggressive psychedelica! LOVE IT! Rock on!
HELL YEAH! ROCK ON!
Good song, James. I like the EP, it's like the Flaming Lips' more conservative cousin. Sunny textures, pleasant melodies, good work!
Rocking dude!
Love the guitar trax here. Very cool.
Hardly rubbish ... Good solid jam. The leads are awesome.
Hell Yeah! Rockin'! Rock on!
This is so epic!
I'm finding a few gems in here on your page JR, really well done.
I like this one too, good energy and inspired, driving bass.
glad I found these, I like this one alot.
Top tune
Dancin' here - no sand though :(
Comments made by JR James
Nice playin MTC.
Beauty!
Ooh....incredible! Love those stereo AC's. Direct in and sounds great!
Screamin lead tone.
Nice one!
Bitchin tune...F**k!
Great collage of sounds.
Chillin to this again.
Brilliant! Brilliant! :)
Love it. I have descendants from Belfast.
Man this is Fripptronics 2013! Incredible.
Hell of a pianist as well as guitar. Great work.
Thats buttah! A1 composition.
Love it....rich tones and feel. Love that fingerstyle acoustic.
Dig this big time.
Nice jam...raucous and lively!
Ooh nice Sitar. Been experimenting with one myself. This is nicely done.
Musically sounds like CSN&Y back in the day. Nice full track. Another good one.
Vocals tone fits this genre well. Great track. Love that upright bass sound.
Very nicely done, harmonies and all. :)