I wrote it for a friend of a friend. It was originally about a woman, but although I liked the music a lot, the words didn't quite satisfy me. On a whim, I changed a pronoun here and there, and the song became a story.
I knew you were a sadistic SOB, but this fade from ear to ear... I imagine it might take some folks a while to figure out why this song is painful...Like a little gerbil running circles in your head.
David
This song is musically and thematically related to an earlier tune from an older album called "house of strangers." That song was a plea from one partner to another about a marriage that was failing. This song comes when it becomes obvious that…
The 2nd in the UU auction series. The person who won the auction wanted a song about the fellowship, the place we met on Sunday and the community. So I wrote this little kind of sing-a-long folk song.
The 2nd in the UU auction series. The person who won the auction wanted a song about the fellowship, the place we met on Sunday and the community. So I wrote this little kind of sing-a-long folk song.
I wrote it for a friend of a friend. It was originally about a woman, but although I liked the music a lot, the words didn't quite satisfy me. On a whim, I changed a pronoun here and there, and the song became a story.
The 2nd in the UU auction series. The person who won the auction wanted a song about the fellowship, the place we met on Sunday and the community. So I wrote this little kind of sing-a-long folk song.
The 2nd in the UU auction series. The person who won the auction wanted a song about the fellowship, the place we met on Sunday and the community. So I wrote this little kind of sing-a-long folk song.
I wrote it for a friend of a friend. It was originally about a woman, but although I liked the music a lot, the words didn't quite satisfy me. On a whim, I changed a pronoun here and there, and the song became a story.
Time never ends.... but we do.... ah there is the rub, for those of us who've tasted mortality, and the knowledge that all the dues eventually get paid , get called in.
I came up with the main bass riff on my electric bass, but after recording it I was unhappy with the tone, so I used a sampled upright bass. On top of that is a layer of doodling "lead guitar" (played on my bass), a dreamy semi-harsh organ sound…
I mostly wanted to make music with a funky clav line I'd come up with, so this is it. For the voiceover, I unabashedly used an awesome monologue by Ken Nordine.
i saw the curtains changing color
i watched the sun room come alive
i have been sitting in this rocker
wondering when you might arrive
i am hoping for redemption
cant stand the way i feel
i know it is only passing through me
rivers flood…
Comments on Oblique St.'s stuff
Wow! Now that's a great song!
"honey"?
I knew you were a sadistic SOB, but this fade from ear to ear... I imagine it might take some folks a while to figure out why this song is painful...Like a little gerbil running circles in your head. David
Homage to Tom Waits, obviously... Poor Tom, still waiting for the blond with big tits and bad teeth (to paraphrase Greg Brown)
"House of Strangers" was one of your best ever. Nice follow-up. David
I really like this one too, though the little bridge seems to wander a little melodically... David
Amen.
As a guy who despises all things "angel", I have to say this is a really nice song. David
Very Beautiful song!
music is awesome..you should check the forums.
Nice one mate.
I like the story on this. I think the story could apply to a woman as easily as a man. Either way, this is a nice song. ER
my favorite of the bunch. very pretty arrangement.
Awesome folk vocal! Lovely!!
nice song
some really incredible tones comin out of that guitar.
I think the singers voice makes this soothing song emotional and personal. I think this sounds wonderful.
Time never ends.... but we do.... ah there is the rub, for those of us who've tasted mortality, and the knowledge that all the dues eventually get paid , get called in.
this is very nice! :)
I just have to say how much I respect your music. Eternal.
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I thought this was a commercial free site...
What is this?
Love the opening riff.
This is kind of like updated Ken Nordine, only more non-sequitorial.
I don't see any credit for Stephen Foster. I mean, I know it's public domain, but...
So far, so good. This is nice work, Tim. You did all the writing and recording in Feb? Amazing.