Chris’s tune, lyrics, vocals, acoustic guitar, bass
Toms Mandolin
Johnnys keys
Grey Matters
Pale grey.. my blanket of birth... For what it’s worth
No one can say
Frozen hue.. bequeathed to me..
The powers that be
But what colors…
Orphans were asked to contribute a track to a new 'Halloween Compilation' - released by Whiplash Records - this is our cover of the Coops 'Dwight Fry' - Hope you enjoy!
Orphans were asked to contribute a track to a new 'Halloween Compilation' - released by Whiplash Records - this is our cover of the Coops 'Dwight Fry' - Hope you enjoy!
Hang Ups
mariano
We got our kinks, or something peculiar
I'm on the brink, you're feeding me lines
Stop and think, or call on your savior
Your weakest link, is tugging on mine
Fix me a drink, neat or its dirty
Ship starts to sink…
The Boogieman
tboudreau
I just might be hiding behind your bedroom door
you might find me lying under your bed, down on the floor
You swear you hear the creekin' coming up the stairs
you got your eye on the peep-hole and nobody's there…
Its Coming On
boudreau
Can't ya feel it start to unwind
Can't ya see it or am I just blind
Can ya hear it slippin' out of time
Do you fear it in the back of your mind
I can't shake it I feel it's shaking me
I try and break it right across…
we were asked for a Halloween tune, I wrote this but we felt it wasn't Halloweenie enough - so I re-wrote the lyrics to Jack O'Lantern - same tune, different lyrics - this was the original.
Ghost Train
boudreau 10-03-16
Tell me train conductor…
Jack O’Lantern
(boudreau10/12/16)
Well that Jack O' Lantern he’s just an empty-headed soul
He’s got fire on his breath and his eyes are just couple of holes
And skin as tough as leather and that busted up smile
But soon to be forgotten…
Doing My Time
Lyrics T Boudreau
Music Jimmy T
I was off on my ways
Might even call me crazy
I said, 'Baby brother,
can you spare a dime?'
He said 'from one to another,
how long have you been doin' time?"
I was out on a break…
Narrow Bridge
Lyrics - T Boudreau, C Maiorano Music - Jimmy T
That old narrow bridge might get ya to the otherside
But the strength within you will push you far and wide
And the lessons learned are far greater than the ride
All those hours…
Four by Four World
Lyrics Boudreau
Music Jim Tramontano
Well i wont pretend to hide
i choose not to step outside
my four by four world
Cast all your thoughts aside
Dont question or criticize
My four by four world
i'm challenging you…
Cemetery Mary
tboudreau /cmaiorano
I went out creeping on a Halloween night
Looking for the scream of my life
Not a single soul was sleeping every spook was insight
Even half-dead were alive
There's a guilty moon hanging in the gallows…
The Boogieman
tboudreau
I just might be hiding behind your bedroom door
you might find me lying under your bed, down on the floor
You swear you hear the creekin' coming up the stairs
you got your eye on the peep-hole and nobody's there…
The Boogieman
tboudreau
I just might be hiding behind your bedroom door
you might find me lying under your bed, down on the floor
You swear you hear the creekin' coming up the stairs
you got your eye on the peep-hole and nobody's there…
The Boogieman
tboudreau
I just might be hiding behind your bedroom door
you might find me lying under your bed, down on the floor
You swear you hear the creekin' coming up the stairs
you got your eye on the peep-hole and nobody's there…
First Lie
Chris Tune / Toms Lyrics
I heard you singing from the roof tops
saw you swinging in the trees
tripping on a cough drop
dealing your disease
I watched you watching from the washroom
heard you tumble down my stairs
passed out…
The Boogieman
tboudreau
I just might be hiding behind your bedroom door
you might find me lying under your bed, down on the floor
You swear you hear the creekin' coming up the stairs
you got your eye on the peep-hole and nobody's there…
First Lie
Chris Tune / Toms Lyrics
I heard you singing from the roof tops
saw you swinging in the trees
tripping on a cough drop
dealing your disease
I watched you watching from the washroom
heard you tumble down my stairs
passed out…
First Lie
Chris Tune / Toms Lyrics
I heard you singing from the roof tops
saw you swinging in the trees
tripping on a cough drop
dealing your disease
I watched you watching from the washroom
heard you tumble down my stairs
passed out…
I struggled to get this thing completed. I've been sat on it for weeks, finished, debating whether I was really prepared to let it go.
I loved the song when I wrote it, inspired by a wonderful week at the end of September. But the recording…
I struggled to get this thing completed. I've been sat on it for weeks, finished, debating whether I was really prepared to let it go.
I loved the song when I wrote it, inspired by a wonderful week at the end of September. But the recording…
(Remastered 22/10/2021)
I wasn't even sure the recording machine was still going to work after nearly five years... Certainly, bits of me don't work anymore... But, surprisingly, I got this done in 24 hours, start to finish... Strange old world…
(Remastered 22/10/2021)
I wrote this one last September.
Allison Jane Sixsmith 1965-2016.
****
**Forever - A A J Russe**
I can see you on your rocking horse now
The one that turned around and kicked you in the teeth
He thought…
Hey man - first i want to thank you for listening and commenting on our stuff - i am guilty of not spending much time on the Atone - anyway - this track is killer man! The melody is playful yet the lyrics seem a bit sarcastic, kinda intense. Love your voice too
Morning Glow
End of the line
Ahead of me just loneliness
Scanning the horizon - only emptiness
Losing heart for a while
As the twilight’s rolling in
Getting caught between the darkness and despair
Used to never fail
Used to find a…
TWICE IN A MILLION
Counted the flowers in my back yard
Dreamt of the games that I won and I lost
Sorted my ties in the closet
Had those old Father’s Day cards arranged
Love is an heirloom of a long time past
Almost not tempting…
A new one...
I wrote it on 5th February, and managed to record it in less than a month (a head-cold and lack of hearing in one ear slowed the last lap somewhat).
But seeing as the last one took over 8 months, I think I'm already ahead for…
A little ditty i recorded at the weekend and then sent off to the Mighty Two Regs to strut his stuff all over and man that boy can sing!!!
Cheers Reg,your a star!!!
A little ditty i recorded at the weekend and then sent off to the Mighty Two Regs to strut his stuff all over and man that boy can sing!!!
Cheers Reg,your a star!!!
Remember that last level of old Nintendo games? Late at night stressed out screaming at the television just hoping you will beat the game? The stress? The anxiety?
Here's a Alice Cooper classic for the suggest fest over on the on the other side at Songcrafters as suggested by Henwrench its an acoustic version very slightly Regged........ Hope you enjoy..........
Comments on Orphans's stuff
Lyrics are simple yet deep. Relaxing.
Fantastic cover!
never heard the original....but i don´t need to...:) gives me goosebumps...
tight band! rock on KC
cool work on the keys dig your music KC
really dig those guitars good one KC
cool rocker! dig the guitars and vocals KC
Reminds me a little of the Undertones. Good job guys!
Tom - P.S. - The happiest year of my guitar playing life was the year i spent recording with The Orphans, THANK YOU!!!
Tom -I ' m listening to alot of these tunes with my new earbuds, INCREDIBLE!!! - Jimmy T.
A
Gritty and fat sounding.Wonderful guitar textures and execution of playing..loving that 70's vibe.
Great Lyrics!
This is EXCELLENT !!!
funny lyrics, great production. love those keyboards
Ha Ha! AWESOME!
I really like this beachy kind of vibe combined with these kind of bad morning after lyrics. Great song!
Great lyrics love the vocal in fact the whole thing is a belter....
glad I tripped on this one. perfect
I dig it.
Comments made by Orphans
Right on!
Life on Mars - like
Lyrics, melody....well crafted mate
Killer guitar tones, again great vocals man, dry and in my face- and again, the emotion comes thru- great !
Hey man - first i want to thank you for listening and commenting on our stuff - i am guilty of not spending much time on the Atone - anyway - this track is killer man! The melody is playful yet the lyrics seem a bit sarcastic, kinda intense. Love your voice too
great tune!
wow - great production!
really good track...production, vocals all top notch!
hey, thanks for the listens and the comments on our stuff. you have a very live feel to your recordings. well presented.
well done
love the bass playing
I wanna party right NOW!
cool tune
hey, nice record you made here - feels really good!
funky
groovey
cool vibe here
nice work on this...love the space created
cool start
nice Reg! i dig the vibe...and a great recording