I always liked this traditional song based on the old folk tune, 'Rueben's Train'. so I decided to give a go. It was recorded a couple of years ago As usual more time spent mixing than recording.
At the time I was suffering from some sort of bug…
All around great song. Vocals are great and the harmonica is awesome too. Yet another awesome artist I found out about. Thanks for sharing this wonderful song!!!
I always liked this traditional song based on the old folk tune, 'Rueben's Train'. so I decided to give a go. It was recorded a couple of years ago As usual more time spent mixing than recording.
At the time I was suffering from some sort of bug…
I always liked this traditional song based on the old folk tune, 'Rueben's Train'. so I decided to give a go. It was recorded a couple of years ago As usual more time spent mixing than recording.
At the time I was suffering from some sort of bug…
I always liked this traditional song based on the old folk tune, 'Rueben's Train'. so I decided to give a go. It was recorded a couple of years ago As usual more time spent mixing than recording.
At the time I was suffering from some sort of bug…
Jamie is one of the very first "Off the cuff" songs I wrote. What ever popped into my head at the time. It sat around for many years before I finally decided to record it. Recorded in Jan 08.
Jamie is one of the very first "Off the cuff" songs I wrote. What ever popped into my head at the time. It sat around for many years before I finally decided to record it. Recorded in Jan 08.
This great old (Public Domain) song by Stephen Foster which I just do and has nothing to do with my current state of life but may not be true for others.
I do this song in a most unusual way. That is to say I changed the melody of the verses…
got this off of wikipedia.org
"Hard Times Come Again No More" is a popular song written by Stephen C. Foster during 1854. Well-known and popular in its day, both in America and Europe,
THANKS for this song. I love the story behind it.
Love the feel of this one. You can hear the sincerity of emotions in the vocals. Always think it's cool when someone can make you feel the song...like a good novelist can pull you into the story.
One of my fav songs. Didn't they use this in the Twilight Movie with Dan Akroyd? He was the ambulance driver in the beginning I think? hehe. Nicely done mate.
I have not been able to do much lately because of rebuilding our house which had been in a major flood. The flood was in June 08 and we are just getting back in! Anyway I should be doing more soon.
I excel at disappearing for long stretches, eh?
I think with this I'm officially committing to doing FAWM.
And R.I.P. my songwriting drought. August 27th, 2009 - February 1st, 2010.
I'm a complete idiot when it comes to all things midi related. Recently got myself a midi keyboard though and came up with this short piece just messing with sounds in Proteus. Really looking forward to the possibilities of combining this sort…
Sitting around in my shop a couple of days ago with the Goodall and the Zoom H4N. First time I've really messed with using the internal mics on the H4N in multitrack mode
I really was carrying the ash from the fire out in the dark and looking at the stars and thinking how weird that was - to be throwing the ashes out in the middle of the night and pitch black and everything
Mining the archives a bit. This is an alternate take of my "Jimi Jam" from a couple of years ago. Live to 2 tracks with the Jamman. Really only sounds OK when cranked up loud enough that your eardrums threaten to meet in the middle. LOL!!
I had this old song sitting around and decided to re-do it. The chorus used to be slightly different.
The drums are from "Drummer" and the song is played using "Pointless Picks" Recorded in "Garage Band" and Mastered in "Tracktion."
I had this old song sitting around and decided to re-do it. The chorus used to be slightly different.
The drums are from "Drummer" and the song is played using "Pointless Picks" Recorded in "Garage Band" and Mastered in "Tracktion."
This is a newer version of Summer Nights from what I posted on Thanksgiving day. I didn't like the previous version. This is a much cleaner version This song is one I wrote quite a while back. I didn't like the melody so I changed it. Easier…
This is a newer version of Summer Nights from what I posted on Thanksgiving day. I didn't like the previous version. This is a much cleaner version This song is one I wrote quite a while back. I didn't like the melody so I changed it. Easier…
Thanks Bethan. Yes it was our first Thanksgiving back home. It's great to be back!
I appreciate your opinion re: this tune. Your input is very valuable to me. As I listen to both versions I see what you mean.
I should have fixed the mix of the first one rather than redo the song. By doing version 2 however I did learn a valuable lesson. When I recorded the two guitar parts (in stereo) I panned them just slightly to either side. This simple step opened the middle for the vocal and made each part distinct. An obvious thing but before I had assumed that having them in the middle because they were stereo would be ok. Not so. I should have remixed the original this way to see if it would help that mix. I'll bet it would.
I have not been able to do much lately because of rebuilding our house which had been in a major flood. The flood was in June 08 and we are just getting back in! Anyway I should be doing more soon.
and you didn't even have to spend the night to get it.
another one from the morning sessions...
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All around great song. Vocals are great and the harmonica is awesome too. Yet another awesome artist I found out about. Thanks for sharing this wonderful song!!!
An old favourite if mine, given the wonderful Gilbert treatment.
Love your buggy voice - sounds wonderfully velvety and mournful.
Really nice job!. I always liked this song as well
Really nice song! Well done!
Ohhh, ahhh! Lovely lyrics.
Cute song, the harmonica works well.
I like this version, even better than the CCR take. Always makes me think of that late night rock show in 70's of the same name.
A real feel good number!
Great old song I haven't heard in years. Thanks!
Lovely song! Well done!
got this off of wikipedia.org "Hard Times Come Again No More" is a popular song written by Stephen C. Foster during 1854. Well-known and popular in its day, both in America and Europe, THANKS for this song. I love the story behind it.
Love the feel of this one. You can hear the sincerity of emotions in the vocals. Always think it's cool when someone can make you feel the song...like a good novelist can pull you into the story.
One of my fav songs. Didn't they use this in the Twilight Movie with Dan Akroyd? He was the ambulance driver in the beginning I think? hehe. Nicely done mate.
Why not both ways? :) This way is certainly good.
Sitting here, 6.45, foot tapping, big smile on face. Welcome back Gilbert. Enjoy your new home.
Such a restrained, controlled vocal. Lovely music and lyrics too.
You can shine it on me anytam! love the song and great vocal.
Very tender. Lovely tune!
I have not been able to do much lately because of rebuilding our house which had been in a major flood. The flood was in June 08 and we are just getting back in! Anyway I should be doing more soon.
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Good going. Nice song.
I like the song and guitar. The vocal could be a little louder however. Good job.
Mix is a little quiet but after I turned it up very nice. I like the job you did.
Heavy man! Big sound.
Vocal could be a bit louder but I like it a lot.
Sorry but it wouldn't play.
Very interesting. Lots of variety here. Maybe a little too slow getting going but once it does then 'tis wild. Good playing!
So nice! your playing and tone are excellent!
Excellent!
Good one Stu! As usual of course. What a subject.
I like your Holiday song! Good job!
"Jimi Jam" is right on! Excellent!
Hey Bethan! Thanks. Sorry I've not been around but I should have more time soon.
Thanks J.S. Glad you liked my song
You are right! Very nice.
And thanks to all who listened to my songs!
Thanks Bethan. Yes it was our first Thanksgiving back home. It's great to be back! I appreciate your opinion re: this tune. Your input is very valuable to me. As I listen to both versions I see what you mean. I should have fixed the mix of the first one rather than redo the song. By doing version 2 however I did learn a valuable lesson. When I recorded the two guitar parts (in stereo) I panned them just slightly to either side. This simple step opened the middle for the vocal and made each part distinct. An obvious thing but before I had assumed that having them in the middle because they were stereo would be ok. Not so. I should have remixed the original this way to see if it would help that mix. I'll bet it would.
I have not been able to do much lately because of rebuilding our house which had been in a major flood. The flood was in June 08 and we are just getting back in! Anyway I should be doing more soon.
Very nice indeed!
Turning Coffee into a song, great! I love coffee and this song. I'm glad it's not just a recording of you making the stuff. :)