alonetone radio: Popular
Popular
A folksy number inspired by the stories my nan told me many moons ago about her uncle Herbie..
Herein lies the story, of a man named Herbie Jones.
Not a million miles away from a man you might have known.
A miner in the twenties, blue scars…
Uploaded
This song displays some of Barry Morgan's work on the keys. Mixed and mastered in his home studio.
Uploaded
this is a song about zombies and zombie movies...this is also a rough demo version and its unfinished we are taking a different approach to recording it this time. if you are interested in seeing us live and live in or around chicago, look us…
Uploaded
Kind of a chillout, lullaby type tune.
—
Notes:
I think the shaker comes in too strong. I think the intro goes on for probably 1 or 2 more phrases than it should.
Uploaded
Second single off of Palettes to Burn, also featuring the lovely vocals of Vancouver artist Adaline.
Uploaded
Overgrowth is a Indie game made by Indie Dev team Wolfire. check them, and their games, out at http://www.wolfire.com/
Overgrowth is the awesome predecessor to Lugaru, an alternative action fighter/ platformer game. The synopsis of Lugaru…
Uploaded
Have no idea where this one came from. I was strumming away and the words just came out. Seems to be about some kind of wrongdoing in the past. May have been possessed. Thanks again to Gary for helping out on lead..
In sleepy towns through…
Uploaded
A little something I recorded on a Zoom H4n, acoustic was recorded from built in condensors, strat was recorded plugged into bottom jack using only onboard effects, mixed in Reaper and mastered in Soundforge.
Uploaded
Gear used: Dark Energy, Micron and Dr.202
I post the lyrics as well as they are probably hard to understand:
earth they tell you
has a problem
they suggest us
to be monsters
i don't believe
their theories
too many lies
scaremongering…
Uploaded
Endless picking up the needle and putting it down on Yes's Steve Howe in the 70's got me this far!
Uploaded
Again i'd love some feedback
I like the feel and the mix
do the lyrics work?
recorded t'night in an hour after trying all day to get the verse lyrics rammed into another tune
Uploaded
I suppose this is an "ambient chill" piece. It was mainly an excuse to use a marimba sample and an analog synthy sound from my Roland Juno-106.
Uploaded
this is one i have to stop tweaking - six versions and i still don't get what i hear in my head
would love some crit for this one as it's doing my head in
thanks
Uploaded
Flying above the buildings and trees feeling free.
Uploaded
Early morning, down by the docks, the fog is heavy before the sun burns it off.
Uploaded
A folky ballad about the trials and tribulations that happen during home recording, in this particular case using a Boss microBR.
*********************************************
Let me tell you all a story, most of it is true,
a strange and twisted…
Uploaded
A prog-rock style song about looking for answers in dreams.
Uploaded
A prog-rock style song about trying to figure it all out before it is too late.
Uploaded
A prog-rock style tale of a deep-space rescue mission and amnesia, that sorta thing.
Uploaded
Synthesizer, guitar, and space echo (Boss RE-20) combine to create controlled noise and keep it musical (that was the goal anyway).
Uploaded
Written and Recorded: Feb 14, 2010
Details: Epiphone Les Paul (DADGAD - capo III), Seymour Duncan Pickups, POD XT, Boss RC-20 Looper, EBow, Audacity...all fingers, no picks.
I'm a little under whelmed with my lack of melodic development…
Uploaded
That's the way it goes some days.
I'm very very sorry.
Uploaded
You go down to the docks, the sun just starting to come up. Its time to greet the day.
Uploaded
Happy Valentine's Day Everyone.
I think this song has grown on me in the last few
days. I'm diggin' it. I hope you all do too. I
wanted to hurry up and get the demo out for
Valentine's Day. Finished at 3:05am. Wha whoooo!
I need to…
Uploaded
Not to sell this piece short, but after yesterday's grueling session, I'm just happy to have written anything at all today.
Uploaded
Dizzy Gillespy wrote this a long time ago. Later Jimmy Smith did his own version of it. This is a version by me which is based on Jimmy's version. This was all hand sequenced in the matrix editor in Logic Pro except for me on guitar. Just wanted…
Uploaded
Rough version of my first RPM2010 songs... Hoping to have better vocals if I have time before the end of the month.
Uploaded
this is a song about the train yards in sulphur springs Ky. back in the day .
Uploaded
Hurray patches?
The melody was the last thing that was written for this.
The piano is a placeholder for whenever I get around to actually writing full lyrics. (I have a few lines written down, but I’m not sure if that’s the direction I want…
Uploaded
My opus. By far the longest song I've ever recorded. I tried to make it shorter, but it just didn't work. Sorry. :)
"The Water-Carver" uses a sample from Stereolab's "Changer." (Gane/Sadier)
Uploaded
"Farmer's Blow" is redneck rap. Oh yeah, I went there.
- - -
If you're on the run
And your nose has gotta go
Don't grab a tissue
Do the farmer's blow
Just tilt your head
To the side
Then block one nostril
And let it ride
You may think
That…
Uploaded
An older song that was originally inspired by Prefab Sprout's "Goodbye Lucille #1 (aka 'Johnny Johnny')" but has morphed into it's current state that's more influenced by Suicide and House of Love.
Uploaded
just finished this one, represents a slightly new direction i am taking i think.
i am particuarly proud of the polyrhythmic sound i achieved. i was worried it mite become too cluttered (at the beginning) but i think i achieved clarity.
Uploaded
A little fun with a looper and an e-bow.
Unmastered.
Uploaded
Written and Recorded: Feb 05, 2010
Details: Epiphone Les Paul (DADGAD - capo V), Seymour Duncan Pickups, POD XT, Boss RC-20 Looper, EBow, Audacity...all fingers, no picks.
2010 RPM Challenge
Uploaded
Thanks to Mike Brown for lending a hand with the lead parts.. despite trying his damnedest not to! Also thanks for MMI for the advice which in part at least, I took!
I'm gonna call you dirty from now on in x2
I'm gonna call you dirty from…
Uploaded
Based around a fragment I came up with around 10 years ago in University believe it or not, while I was learning to play guitar. As you can see, I was homesick. :) Thanks so much to Gary for adding a bit of spice with the bass, lead guitar and…
Uploaded
RPM 2010 Track 3
"Road Trip (The Journey to find the answer begins)"
This turned out *much* better than I thought it would.
Uploaded
Second track from my RPM 2010 album, "They Are Killers." The pounding drums at the beginning will eventually be over top of the synths that end "Nemesis," but I'll get to that later.
Uploaded
After I read into RPM and understood that anybody could take the challenge, I joined up. I'm starting with a clean slate, so I hope I can finish! This a WIP of the first tune I'm working on. Everything I do will be recorded/produced with the Boss…
Uploaded
By no means the first song that popped out. It's just the first one I'm calling done beyond a remix. I think this will wind up leading in to a metal tune and will likely be shorter.
Uploaded
Fun with live looping and a ring modulator.
E minor open tuning improv.
Uploaded
A song about falling asleep on the couch, so there is no mystery to it! But the loose change is in the cushions, lights and tv are on, and the oven has been set to 350 for several hours :)
One vocal & acoustic take with a harmony and noodle…
Uploaded
Second piece for RPM.
This is my RPM preferred track!
Uploaded
This is the first tune for my 2010 RPM Challenge.
A bit short...my first attempt earlier in the evening (completely different tune) I ended up scrapping at 1:30 a.m., so this one was done in just a few minutes...
Written and Recorded: Feb…
Uploaded
I excel at disappearing for long stretches, eh?
I think with this I'm officially committing to doing FAWM.
And R.I.P. my songwriting drought. August 27th, 2009 - February 1st, 2010.
Uploaded
Back in April 2007 I wrote a slow ambient piece of music. I started by computer-generating a nice chord progression, then slowing it way way down. My thought was to make the music so achingly slow that the listener would begin anticipating the…
Uploaded
Feat. "For Rent" Tha Landlordz Beat by General Arson
Uploaded
If u ever felt this way you'll like this song, if u haven't u will still enjoy. Fun Song feat. "For Rent" Tha Landlordz!
Uploaded
Dwelled by the "Upload" button for a bit before shipping this one...
All recorded on the Boss Micro BR
Uploaded
A song inspired by a picture of a Dancer...
Hope you Guys like it!
Soooo Much great music on the site!!! Can't wait till the weekend, so I can listen to it! You guys are Freaking Awesome!
Thanks for having me...
Peace
T(Osckilo)
Uploaded
My only musical Christmas present. Tharek(Osckilo) sent me a wonderful Spanish/Arab sounding guitar track. All I had to do was sing. Sometimes that is the biggest treat of all, and I took full advantage of it. Thanks, bro!!
All done on the…
Uploaded
This is The Final Upload on that New Album of mine...
I Love AloneTone!!!
It really Gives you Something to work Towards!
Thank you For Letting me flood the Board over the Last Couple of days to get this stuff up here...
I Just really wanted…
Uploaded
This is another Remix, and it's on something I honestly did not expect myself to be doing, but on request of a few Monster Hunters, I decided to remake their Anthem. Now, anyone wanna kill a Khezu with me?
Uploaded
A rough idea. Been a while since something like this came to my fingers - it's a good feeling.
Uploaded
To somebody who needs more Stamp in his/her life. In the tab "tracks" you will find a synth version of this tune. I don't know which version sounds better. Thanks for listening!
Uploaded
--------------
Sleep
----------
-Lyrics-
I’m in this ancient place of peace...
With a Lullaby in me.....
But I cannot seem to sleep....
Just a Pill to help me go to sleep ........
This Lullaby in me..... I cant hear......
The sirens…
Uploaded
A little rough but I loved making it.
My friend Dave had bought a Roland GR-20, so it was critical he did the solo in the middle and end :)
Oh, all made on the Boss Micro BR. Love that thing!!
This was fun to make!
Uploaded
Classical Guitar Inspiered by the Art of Sam Jefferys .
See www.samjefferys.net for more Info on his Work.....
Uploaded
An earlier tune I did. All created on the Boss Micro BR
Uploaded
A collaboration that involved 5 musicians over several parts of the world. A crazy stalker tune - Has a soft/hard/soft format. Recorded with The Boss Micro BR(MBR), Mixed with Audacity and then mastered with the MBR.
More details in the Youtube…
Uploaded
Rell Sunn, the Queen of Makaha, was a beautiful spirit and graceful surfer who lives in the hearts of all who knew her before she was called back home.
Uploaded
My composition and Jack's (johnson) on my new custom Gwaltney acoustic www.gwaltneyguitars.com to highlight the bass response!
Uploaded
North Shore of Oahu, spectacular views, open space and starry nights
Uploaded
music and lyric by Bryan Baker. Guitars, piano, bass, drums, vocals by Bryan Baker.
Uploaded
this is a little bit different for us, must have been messin with an acoustic at the time!!.
Uploaded
As much as I love this song, I'm not sure if the style of music suits my voice. Feedback very welcome! Sorry for the poor quality, funds have prevented me from buying any proper recording equipment for now.
Uploaded
the scrunching crunch is from a messed up audio pixelating skype conversation with my brother.
Uploaded
Noodling around on my guitar one day, I started thinking about the role of my mother in my musical life. To the family, she brought music. She tried the piano lessons, didn't work. But she didn't give up. When school presented the opportunity…
Uploaded
Some unfinished tracks from my old bands unfinished album. Some of these may end up being recorded again with another band, but they most likely will sound completely different. Anyway, I hope you enjoy them!
Uploaded
took it down to make a few changes. here it is all done now. Verses added and all tweaks done, recorded using ableton and the guitar is tuned to double dropped D
Uploaded
Recorded at DAM Studio in Garland, TX.
Music by Chris Mitchell and David Murphy
Words by Michael Thomas
http://alonetone.com/cavestreet
Uploaded
The final song in the keyed series, this one was recorded with just Zane and I. A few days before recording this one, I repaired an old digital delay/loop pedal my dad had, so we used that as one of the main elements of this song. Unlike the loop…
Uploaded
The drums on this track were played on a garage sale set of kiddie drums I bought for my son,they sound surprisingly good considering I recorded them with one SM57 mic.This was one of my first attempts at playing real drums on a track,about 5…
Uploaded
An ooooold track. But on account of a new computer, it's the only one I have handy to upload at the moment.
Uploaded
This is the last track on our LP, Novella Minor. It's roughly 7 1/2 minutes long, followed by about 3 minutes of ambient interlude, and then the 'bonus' track, "Where the Unknown Traveller Lies." They reside on 1 track together on the album, and…
Uploaded
Another quick recording :) Nothing special.
The voices (not from my head) are a bit too loud. Ahh well :)
Uploaded
Possibly the 'Stairway To Heaven" of comedy rock.
Not for the politically correct!
Uploaded
We thought it would be hilarious to write a song about some jerk loser who dreams of marrying Hitler.
Trust us, it's funny!
Uploaded
Track seventeen from the album "Civilisation".
Uploaded
I bought some new instruments, so resurrected an old backing track and made some overdubs. A jam...
Uploaded
Another trip through the Reichatron. This time I caught a groove that I wasn't gonna let go.
Uploaded
I have reinterpreted a free to use composition of the French Medieval piece entitled 'Allon Gay Gay Bergeres' by Jon Sayles.
(See http://www.jsayles.com/familypages/earlymusic.htm)
Uploaded
A cultural relic we feel fortunate to have procured.
Uploaded
I am. I am. I am.
A mix of sadness and hope...
Recorded Jan 1, 2010.
Uploaded
This track appeared on Ubuibi's "Woman take back the Noise" compilation
Uploaded
This is a thought-provoking, serious song by Mike Deeze ft. Wes
Uploaded
Words by Michael Thomas
Music by Chris Mitchell & Michael Thomas
Uploaded
Track 10 on the LP, Novella Minor, this is the opposite outlook on the same subject as the title track, hence the opposite intention in their respective names. I think they were written back to back; lyrically at least. Frustrating times, resulting…
Uploaded
This song came about a couple years ago as an acoustic piece, recorded without being fully written. It went untouched and almost forgotten until we started piecing the album together and were looking for a good driving tune. I think we greatly…
Uploaded
Some non-guitar silliness. Every instrument is an iPod Touch app except for the drums which is friend Phil on electronic percussion.
Uploaded
Another loop - not recorded that well and don't have the time to do much with it, but here it is none the less. The title more or less is a reflection on my life at the moment. Using the same junk I always do...
Uploaded
It's just a winter landscape. Hope you'll like it.
Uploaded
I have replayed every track on this one several times, still not satisfied, but I thought I would float it out on alonetone for the hell of it.I heard my 8yr. old humming this song the other day, thats when you know you've been hammering away…
Uploaded
Another quick jam, nothing much, just fooling around with my guitar and Reaper.
Uploaded
Another test of the Reichatron on a flute sample. The signal chain for version 1 of the ensemble is now completely worked out and only some details of the beat mode controls for navigating the loop around the sample remain.
This time I employ…
Uploaded
The first WildGeas and Cave Street collaboration
There ain't nothin' I could buy
that can ever calm me down
So I leave my money at home
when I go into town
I put on my fightin' hat
an' I wear my dancin' shoes
An' if I miss my ride…
Uploaded
A WildGeas and Cave Street collaboration
You see me and I see you
Is that what's real?
You say bad and I say good
Which one is real?
When you do the things you do
Then how do you feel?
There's a time
There's a season
For change…
Uploaded
This is the story of what happened when a girlfriend left me for a guy I knew to be a real loser. Enjoy.
Uploaded
Lyrics:
How much will it cost to mail this fruitcake?
The one that I have baked with so much care.
Tell me, what’s the postal rate, and how long will it take,
And will it still be fresh when it gets there?
I stayed up all night just…
Uploaded
Lyrics:
What’s the deal with egg nog,
Why can’t I find it all year long?
If I can get milk and I can get eggs,
And I can find myself a steady supply of nutmeg,
Why can’t I find my favorite beverage
Except from around Thanksgiving until…
Uploaded
boy meets girl...boy mistreats girl...girl leaves boy...boy writes song about it...gets new girl!
Uploaded
Just a sketch dedicated to cheap, shi**y coyote lighters. It's winter and I'm freezing my hands off trying to light a cigarette. Cheers.. The drum loop is crap, need to replace it with something better (as I said - just a sketch).
Uploaded
A short interpretation of Carol of the Bells, complete with freakout in the middle.
Uploaded
What can you do when you have an obsession with ninths... you try and get it out of your system!
Uploaded
