So I was locked in the broom-cupboard, checking out some old songs that need recording.
I'd just picked one and then suddenly this thing came out of nowehere. It started with one of those guitarist doodles that other musicians love so much…
Had a bad day when I wrote this.
There is a rule I stick by though.
"Divert and sublimate your anger and potentially virulent emotions to creative energy"
So I did..
Picked up the Kay G101 and pressed record on the iPhone voice memo…
coffee shop song...
kenya time
hear the cracklin' paper
as you test the basil mayo
when you pull apart the cheese
and tip your brown beer bottle
smell the grinding coffee beans
set by tatooed arms to motion
near the burlap-bag topped…
The first of 4 tunes coming your way with
the spotlight on my friend "Michael Thomas of Cave Street"
http://alonetone.com/cavestreet
This one is my favorite and chills me every time I hear it.
It never, ever, gets old.
Until Then (Shine…
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…
I heard a story in the title so here it is with the excellent guitar by Jim Movement with contact ....hope you enjoy......
The Fisherman and the Wave (Lyrics)
Hush little child go back to sleep
Daddy will be back real soon
Hush little child go…
This is a beautiful song from Joni Mitchell. My friend had his 50th birthday and this was my gift, I played it live at his party and recorded it later (4-2-2011)in my livingroom.
It's one take, can't mis that if you listen to it all the way…
A rough and ready audience recording of my set at open mic night at Queens Park Centre, Aylesbury.
Setlist:
Stand Up But Not To Fall
Revolution
All Was Nothing
OK I Know, I know - hardly Rock & Roll, but I have had a lovely life with my wife who I met when I was 18 and still love her - I wrote this song for her! Permission to vomit! ;0)
Garn/Landry (And I barely deserve any credit for this one at all)
A while back, Jim recorded a rough version of this song, and upon listening to it, I was thrown back to a day from my youth. While vacationing in Vermont, a small twister throwing…
They said look out, he speaks to wolves
Look out, he’s snow
And you grow, a thousand ft or so, per year
You’re bark is too thin, and winter’s coming soon
Axes and teeth, and grins
Will mark your way from here
Hold, oh hold on
Cause life is…
Garn/Landry (And I barely deserve any credit for this one at all)
A while back, Jim recorded a rough version of this song, and upon listening to it, I was thrown back to a day from my youth. While vacationing in Vermont, a small twister throwing…
Comments on Movement To Contact's stuff
i know i said that before, but again: you always have great drum tracks on your songs
this is fantastic. what great riffs and guitar tones
So this is how you kick ***. Nice track, great tones here. Right in the pocket...
very cool,, lots of high energy here!! im interested in how you chose the title r
Massive guitar sounds! Dig!
WOOOHOOO! Damn!- I'd fave this in a heartbeat if I only could! Cranked up till my eardrums are about to meet in the middle!
Soundgarden like, wicked. Man you really got the gift of riffs
Damn fine riffs & tone
My guitar hero :)
Serious stuff right here. Out of sight tight.
Solid and real tight MTC. Certainly worth vocalizing. Bass and Drum breaks are crackerjack. Spot on.
Slammin' Jammin' man.
Love the variety on this track!
A fantastic failure! Let's have an alonetone convention at your BBQ!
Nice dynamics in this one.
this is a pretty sweet instrumental tune
sick - love the bass on this one
nice - like Silverchair covering "Back In Black"
opening riff reminds me of "War Pigs"- very cool - love the drops outs and drum breaks
dig those guitar effects and playing. Yup a cranker upper^
Comments made by Movement To Contact
Very nice man! Really enjoyed this!
Damn
Hit up that mic uncle paul! Nice chill track. Love the perc work!
Holy....wow....this is just amazing, vocals, recording...the whole song. Stunning work. Less then 50 seconds and fav'd
Great track man. The best songs always always stike like lightning.
YES...nuff said
Hidden gem, very nice.
Man you guys make a great team
So nice, love this tuning
Had to wait until I could get a better listen. Well worth the wait, excellent cover Andrew. Made it your own.
That is one killer addition, lyrics and story are perfect.... F A V E D
Beautiful Inge :) Glad to see a new song from you!!
That's it.....i'm moving to Alaska....
Gettin down with this funky BL jam out
Great set Colin, and nice to hear a live track up :) +1 for open mic jammin! FAV'D
Agreed...he is one for you to check out ;) http://alonetone.com/colingarvey/tracks/the-bankers-took-our-money
No apologies needed, just do your own thing. ;)
Genius?! lol.....nope i'm just me buddy. ;)
Keep getting stuck on this one. Amazing song.
Glad i got a chance to get this over to you again! Did it justice Keith, SWEEEEET!