There are 3 styles of the Rumba Guáguánco pattern: this one originates from the Cuban province of Matanzas (to the east of Havana).
“Rumba” is a Spanish term for a gathering of musicians, singers & dancers (what West Africans refer to…
There are 3 styles of the Rumba Guáguánco pattern: this one originates from the Cuban province of Matanzas (to the east of Havana).
“Rumba” is a Spanish term for a gathering of musicians, singers & dancers (what West Africans refer to…
There are 3 styles of the Rumba Guáguánco pattern: this one originates from the Cuban province of Matanzas (to the east of Havana).
“Rumba” is a Spanish term for a gathering of musicians, singers & dancers (what West Africans refer to…
There are 3 styles of the Rumba Guáguánco pattern: this one originates from the Cuban province of Matanzas (to the east of Havana).
“Rumba” is a Spanish term for a gathering of musicians, singers & dancers (what West Africans refer to…
Here's to Johnny!
Gifted composer. Talented musician. Supportive friend.
127 songs of posted AT rockin' goodness, posted from
2008-2011: the Stone Age!
Thanks for all of the tasty tunes Johnny.
5/4 120bpm.
The berimbau is a Brazilian instrument associated with Capoeira, which is a Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, sports, and music. It was created in Brazil mainly by descendants of African slaves with Brazilian native…
Chris sent this track to me earlier today with the request that I add some percussion to it.
I had something different in mind.
After the first take I was afraid to return it to him, fearing that he would convert it to 23 edo or something…
Chris sent this track to me earlier today with the request that I add some percussion to it.
I had something different in mind.
After the first take I was afraid to return it to him, fearing that he would convert it to 23 edo or something…
As I had nothing better to do last night, I had this great idea that I would construct a rhythm for the 24 hour challenge. This would be different: a 24 minute drum solo (I mean, who wouldn't love that?). I even had a perfect bass riff: the "Mother…
Long drum solos aren't for everyone - I get it. Just do what many at Grateful Dead concerts did and look at it as an opportunity to go get another beer. On the other hand, if you are the sort of person who cheers at the fireworks show, I hope…
Long drum solos aren't for everyone - I get it. Just do what many at Grateful Dead concerts did and look at it as an opportunity to go get another beer. On the other hand, if you are the sort of person who cheers at the fireworks show, I hope…
Chris sent this track to me earlier today with the request that I add some percussion to it.
I had something different in mind.
After the first take I was afraid to return it to him, fearing that he would convert it to 23 edo or something…
Chris sent this track to me earlier today with the request that I add some percussion to it.
I had something different in mind.
After the first take I was afraid to return it to him, fearing that he would convert it to 23 edo or something…
Long drum solos aren't for everyone - I get it. Just do what many at Grateful Dead concerts did and look at it as an opportunity to go get another beer. On the other hand, if you are the sort of person who cheers at the fireworks show, I hope…
Chris sent this track to me earlier today with the request that I add some percussion to it.
I had something different in mind.
After the first take I was afraid to return it to him, fearing that he would convert it to 23 edo or something…
The berimbau is a Brazilian instrument associated with Capoeira, which is a Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, sports, and music. It was created in Brazil mainly by descendants of African slaves with Brazilian native…
Long drum solos aren't for everyone - I get it. Just do what many at Grateful Dead concerts did and look at it as an opportunity to go get another beer. On the other hand, if you are the sort of person who cheers at the fireworks show, I hope…
Long drum solos aren't for everyone - I get it. Just do what many at Grateful Dead concerts did and look at it as an opportunity to go get another beer. On the other hand, if you are the sort of person who cheers at the fireworks show, I hope…
This is a cover of Richard Wright's original "night of a thousand furry toys" that i made a couple of years ago. all work, voices, instruments and recording by myself :0)
original lyrics and music: Richard Wright
Great cover - very professional - frankly, as enjoyable as the original.
@Guest: sounds Floyd like for a very good reason, as this is a Richard Wright song.
Another song from the archive... Written about a friend who somehow seemed to come out of her general sad manner... Thoughts go back to a lunar eclipse when the girl I was standing next to to watch it (way back in college) disappeared from sight…
Ha! Epic Vaisvil ax work! I was too ignorant to realize that my headset metronome was getting picked up by the mic at the very end, at which time I was following Vaisvil's excellent suggestion of attempting some microphone/gong manipulation in which the mic was hand held, rotating it about an inch above the face of a simmering 32" gong. Wild stuff!
Something I did last year - A song about the crazy college days (Or Uni where applicable :) )
Bad Old Days
Everybody's drinking their wine
Driving slow and taking their time
Better off when I sip moonshine
Not rubbing alcohol 'cause I…
Guitar: Doug Sparling
Composer: Doug Sparling
Written/Recorded: 2006
A "B" side from the "Stray Onto The Path" CD that I never released, in fact, I'd forgotten I'd even recorded it until today when I stumbled across the track. It's one I didn…
Guitars, mandolin, penny whistle: Doug Sparling
Composer: Doug Sparling
Recorded: 2006
From an out of print, self-released CD I put out in 2006 (titled "The Old Stone Bridge" - not the same one as the Old Stone Bridge tracks I've released…
Caveat emptor: I did absolutely none of the drumming in this piece.
WORLD PREMIER! FIRST RECORDING OF THIS PATTERN - EVER!
My friend Kokou "Alex" Yemey called me a few days ago with some urgency in his voice: "I must record this before…
The last track that I'm going to upload for a while. I will be re-recording a few songs to release a LP under my own name. Hopefully it'll be good :)
This one is another exploration using loops and delays. I hope you like it!
Something I did last year - A song about the crazy college days (Or Uni where applicable :) )
Bad Old Days
Everybody's drinking their wine
Driving slow and taking their time
Better off when I sip moonshine
Not rubbing alcohol 'cause I…
On this beach made of sand and shells
and broken hearts
as with so many things in this life
it ends where it starts
And like the waves that will roll over me
you take away everything that I see
So I walk to the place where the sand
and sky…
It seems a lot of you record with open mics and can relate. I record 1 track at a time with usually 4 or 5 tracks. So, Im only asking for about 15 minutes of Silence...IS THIS TOO MUCH TO ASK??? Anyway, my house is so loud, I get a lot of bloopers…
For those who keep track of such things - RW songs featuring negative telephone experiences:
Phonus Interuptus (Open Mic Blues)
Only One Button Left to Push
Phone Slave
Fun K
It sounds to me like you need to talk this out - I'll give you a call. (Perhaps we all should)
Year: 2009
Album: brave new world
This morning coffee cup upload.
Artist's description: Performed synth composition with samples added
Contributors:
Patrick Trotter painted the song icon
Please support the visual artist by visiting…
It seems a lot of you record with open mics and can relate. I record 1 track at a time with usually 4 or 5 tracks. So, Im only asking for about 15 minutes of Silence...IS THIS TOO MUCH TO ASK??? Anyway, my house is so loud, I get a lot of bloopers…
This is the first cover song I've ever really recorded in my 15 years of playing and recording.
The guitar and voice are each full continuous takes, I didn't want to do comping (copy and pasting), though the vocal harmony parts were done in…
First draft.
Dedicated to my mother on her birthday.
In the outro: Trombone, Horns, Clarinets, Mouthpiece buzz by Andy Hentz (arrsuarez) and organic drum related sounds by Glu.
Comments on Norm's stuff
Dig the panning Norm. Nice mix. A-1 beats as usual. I'm so second.
Wow! That WAS fast Tess!
Very tasty. :)
First!
Excellent beats mate very cool indeed
Love the slidy? bass riff.
Oh thanks Norm! I understood some of that! Ha, ha!
back for more of this very fine jam.
marvellous ........
cheers Norm
This one could be a bit of a challenge. Thanks for your comments on Rafts.
like this a lot!
Great sound, vibe and attitude. And great recording. Love the reverb on the harmonica with the sharpness on the guitar.
Fantastic blues, cool.
damn how did i miss faving this one? SUPER FLY MAN!!! Grooving to this like a bobble-head on the dash of an old towncar. ;)
Nice one Norm. I am still catching up on your earlier work. This is great mate. And thanks for listening mate cheers.
I see you've taken up body levitation as evidenced by your avatar picture. :-)
Super cool! Love these sounds.
AWARD: Best Collaboration (Seems only fair, haha!)
Congrats!!! You have just won an M.T.C Music award!!! AWARD: Best Drum Solo
Comments made by Norm
Great cover - very professional - frankly, as enjoyable as the original. @Guest: sounds Floyd like for a very good reason, as this is a Richard Wright song.
Yes, I agree with the others. Very nice!
Ha! Epic Vaisvil ax work! I was too ignorant to realize that my headset metronome was getting picked up by the mic at the very end, at which time I was following Vaisvil's excellent suggestion of attempting some microphone/gong manipulation in which the mic was hand held, rotating it about an inch above the face of a simmering 32" gong. Wild stuff!
Yep. Had my first snake-bite black yesterday. All because of this song.
Exotic. Very nice.
Is it even possible to beat the SM57 as the world's best all-around mic? Nice tune. All of your stuff is lovely.
@RW: Ha! Thanks, but that's a bold faced lie - I've never missed a pheasant.
Good luck with the LP! I'm certain it will be fantastic... please keep us updated!
Wow! This is a good one! All you cider drinkers from across the pond... I think you have the right idea! I'm off to the shop for a Hornsby's now.
Great vox/lyrics, as usual.
Still rockin' and tremendous fun!
Ha! Do you play in the house band at your pub in Cornwall? That's starting to sound like the world's best job to me...
For those who keep track of such things - RW songs featuring negative telephone experiences: Phonus Interuptus (Open Mic Blues) Only One Button Left to Push Phone Slave Fun K It sounds to me like you need to talk this out - I'll give you a call. (Perhaps we all should)
Strong work.
Priceless! I *so* relate to this. Great voice work by both you and Daisy...
Well done!
Totally pro. Nice cover.
Those hang drums are tough to get your hands on. Sounds great, hangman!
Props not only for the production, playing and singing, but for sending one out to your mom - class act.
Where, exactly, is that fast-forward button located? Man, I could use that on some of the conversations I suffer through everyday...