Still learning the keys.
This will be the last cover for some long while. It just seemed like something fun to practice on since everything that appears in my head is usually slow and sad. Now I can practice on something fast and sad!
I…
This is from Dylan's album Oh Mercy. In spite of an intention to stop posting covers of songs and work on something angry and new, I got to the end of this without messing up the piano and only barely mangling the lyrics, I got too excited and…
This is the last one. Letting go is not something I am good at, but this is the last one.
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You could feel your mother and your father scold,
But you only regret what you fail to behold.
After all, it was a once in a lifetime scene…
This is from Dylan's album Oh Mercy. In spite of an intention to stop posting covers of songs and work on something angry and new, I got to the end of this without messing up the piano and only barely mangling the lyrics, I got too excited and…
This was an attempt at using the keyboard to make an instrumental invoking looking for something, thinking it had been found, then finally finding it. Or, put another way, this was a way to practice piano.
Hello Mike. Thank you for the tips on miking a kit, tips that I’ll definitely take into consideration.
As far as your inquiry of our influences, we’re three dudes who have all been in bands both together and otherwise since the 1980’s. Our influences are all over the place, but I’d say that pop music from the 1960’s looms large with all of us…me especially. Almost all of my tunes are straight-up attempts at capturing that groovy vibe….anything that the Wrecking Crew worked on, as well as the mop-tops.
I’m a genuine fan of your stuff, so please keep ‘em coming.
This was an attempt at using the keyboard to make an instrumental invoking looking for something, thinking it had been found, then finally finding it. Or, put another way, this was a way to practice piano.
Still learning the keys.
This will be the last cover for some long while. It just seemed like something fun to practice on since everything that appears in my head is usually slow and sad. Now I can practice on something fast and sad!
I…
This was an attempt at using the keyboard to make an instrumental invoking looking for something, thinking it had been found, then finally finding it. Or, put another way, this was a way to practice piano.
Still learning the keys.
This will be the last cover for some long while. It just seemed like something fun to practice on since everything that appears in my head is usually slow and sad. Now I can practice on something fast and sad!
I…
Still learning the keys.
This will be the last cover for some long while. It just seemed like something fun to practice on since everything that appears in my head is usually slow and sad. Now I can practice on something fast and sad!
I…
This song was a favorite of a dear friend we lost a year ago. It felt like a good song to practice the piano. This was the first try -- not that it was good, but it just kept getting worse.
The vocals sound distant because they are... the microphone…
This song was a favorite of a dear friend we lost a year ago. It felt like a good song to practice the piano. This was the first try -- not that it was good, but it just kept getting worse.
The vocals sound distant because they are... the microphone…
I'm not a stickler for pristine recordings....in fact, there are albums that I insist sound BETTER on old vinyl.
This recording is soulful, raw and terrific. Well done.
This song was a favorite of a dear friend we lost a year ago. It felt like a good song to practice the piano. This was the first try -- not that it was good, but it just kept getting worse.
The vocals sound distant because they are... the microphone…
Still having fun learning keyboard, and sticking to a determination to never write another sad song. This is just a practice ditty, but it's part of the angry phase of writing which might last a few decades. All of the noise is from the keyboard…
Nice. It's unique, though at the same time it reminds me of the early seventies post-VU New York scene. You're vocal has a Bowie-esque quality that gives the song a bit of gravity.
I'll be here if you decide to make a longer rendition.
(..also, thank you for the kind words on our silly music.)
The last couple of years have been soaked in sadness, numbness and loss, and it's not something I've tried to hide, even when making music. But I've come to realize that it's my own responsibility to lay forth the effort to find new happiness…
The last couple of years have been soaked in sadness, numbness and loss, and it's not something I've tried to hide, even when making music. But I've come to realize that it's my own responsibility to lay forth the effort to find new happiness…
The last couple of years have been soaked in sadness, numbness and loss, and it's not something I've tried to hide, even when making music. But I've come to realize that it's my own responsibility to lay forth the effort to find new happiness…
Yours was the soul
footsteps and breath and river all drone
memories lash
I trudge alone
trails turned foreign
paths unknown
since I don't have you
distant dog barking drifts by on the breeze
emptiness crushes
I fall to my knees…
This is a song my late-night self apparently left for my morning self to think about. I admit it just keeps gnawing at me, maybe not in a good way.
...
Nineteen, standing by the ocean for the first time
Gazing long at the sea feeling the…
"The out of body experience of traveling alone".
When I first started to play Guitar in April 2009, Geir was there to help me create tracks...
This is one where I put down a an amature track and he made something from it...
A…
Great vocals and lyrics... made up on the spot, eh? The whole song gives me the feeling of traveling through a busy place unnoticed, slowly, inching along... great track.
I was just really bored, so I decided to record this truly epic song.
Actually, funny story about how I recorded this. You know those long, black, skinny, microphones you can buy at Wal-Mart, in the computer section? Yeah, I used that, and Cubase…
I was just really bored, so I decided to record this truly epic song.
Actually, funny story about how I recorded this. You know those long, black, skinny, microphones you can buy at Wal-Mart, in the computer section? Yeah, I used that, and Cubase…
I really like your playing and vocals, and the odd tone the microphone gives your vocal is really endearing. I could do without the background vocal, but everyone has their own thoughts, right? :) I like!
A Friend of mine (Dave Passourd) is a very talented song writer...
But he never records his stuff....
His songs rest with the memories of those that are lucky enough to get to hear his tunes.
Here is what I remember of a Song that he…
Thank you for the kind comments. I've come back to your catalogue again, and you have so much cool stuff here. I love this. Your playing is impeccable.
I have to admit ... a little strange on the mash ... but your playing is excellent and I love the vocals and tone. Going to have to keep an eye on you!
with some inspiration taken from an old movie "Days of Wine of Roses"
Lyrics:
To have and to hold
These aren't days of wine and roses
For better for worse
These aren't days of wine and roses
For richer for poorer
These aren't days of wine and…
This is a solo piano performance using an M-Audio 88es midi controller, Pianoteq, and a tuning I devised that is based on a harmonic series segment reduced to one octave.
Online play and download plus scala formatted tuning are here:
http…
Percussion by Norm
Lyrics by Rat-Hybrids
It's been tough to keep up lately, hope everyone is well.
Something I was working on as part of a larger project. When it's done I'll link it.
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At the lake we were crawling around
til our knees left bloodstains on the ground
licked our wounds and the pain went away
fell asleep at the end of a day
we dug holes and carved signs into trees
made ourselves a bed out of leaves
and in the…
An ambient guitar piece done rather quickly, warts and all.
Stems from ideas I've been developing on my new JamMan looper pedal (catnip for guitarists if there ever was such a thing).
This is my first musical expedition into the midi keyboard. Having never played the piano its a fun learning experience. Thanks to Norm for lending me Stinkbug!
Comments on Mike Denison (Lumberfork)'s stuff
I'm late to the party on this one, but had to comment to say that I think you really did a great job making this song your own -- bravo!
Enjoyed this one!
Excellent track Happy new year 🥳
Very nice. I admit, it got me in the feelies.
Well done….i’ll have to check out the original, I’ve never heard this one. You shouldn’t curb the covers….it’s ALL better than AI.
Hello Mike. Thank you for the tips on miking a kit, tips that I’ll definitely take into consideration. As far as your inquiry of our influences, we’re three dudes who have all been in bands both together and otherwise since the 1980’s. Our influences are all over the place, but I’d say that pop music from the 1960’s looms large with all of us…me especially. Almost all of my tunes are straight-up attempts at capturing that groovy vibe….anything that the Wrecking Crew worked on, as well as the mop-tops. I’m a genuine fan of your stuff, so please keep ‘em coming.
Very nice. Here's hoping you expand on it.....twas a tad brief.
great cover , love the vocal , cheers tony cee
sounds great mark , nice clear mix superb , ps thanks for all the comments, ....cheers tony cee
Sounds good.
those keys are coming along i enjoyed your version
Love your vocals on this. So rich
I'm not a stickler for pristine recordings....in fact, there are albums that I insist sound BETTER on old vinyl. This recording is soulful, raw and terrific. Well done.
Stunningly good and heartfelt. Swordfishtrombones vibe!
Nice. It's unique, though at the same time it reminds me of the early seventies post-VU New York scene. You're vocal has a Bowie-esque quality that gives the song a bit of gravity. I'll be here if you decide to make a longer rendition. (..also, thank you for the kind words on our silly music.)
Hope things turn around sooner than later
like it , smart work ,......cheers tony cee
Terrific. It’s funny, how impactful and thought-provoking just a few words can be.
Your song reminds me its okay to not clean up too much a confusing end.. To let it be what it is to you ,despite outside urging..
There. Ruined it with drums.
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A little strange guys... strangely compelling. ;)
Great vocals and lyrics... made up on the spot, eh? The whole song gives me the feeling of traveling through a busy place unnoticed, slowly, inching along... great track.
Magic. Awesome.
On second listen, the backgrounds do add more than I thought at first, and I love your vocal tone. Thanks for posting!
I really like your playing and vocals, and the odd tone the microphone gives your vocal is really endearing. I could do without the background vocal, but everyone has their own thoughts, right? :) I like!
Cool take. Well done, even if it made me a bit depressed. ;)
Thank you for the kind comments. I've come back to your catalogue again, and you have so much cool stuff here. I love this. Your playing is impeccable.
Beautiful, emotional. Great one.
I have to admit ... a little strange on the mash ... but your playing is excellent and I love the vocals and tone. Going to have to keep an eye on you!
Relaxing take on insanity... ;) and well done. I like the vocals especially. Good one.
Oh my. That one stirs some emotions for sure.
AHhhhHhhhHHhhh!
I was thinking this sounded like lively Wallflowers song... then I read the description. Silly me. Good track.
Nice playing, great chord movement. I like.
I love everything you've uploaded here, but after listening to them all, this little tune just sticks in my head. Keep up the good work!
Your sound and playing are both bloody brilliant. I love that almost conflicting rhythm in the picking.
Good one; beautiful melody, done well. I'm jealous of the honesty in your voice and your tone. Thanks for sharing.
This makes a pretty nifty sound overall. What do you use for the recording and mixing? Will check the rest out later!
These tracks are all dreamy, relaxing and make you think. I like. Also, the gluMMI Bears album cover deserves mention as being awesome. :)
Cool stuff.