samples "Reprise (Medley For A "V")" by DJ Quik [Verse] This is a quick one but a necessary one, much necessary Gotta say this Mother and father, my real ones, biological, mom and dad Now I see a schism between me and you, a little different…

When the student is ready, then the teacher appears And you’ll never get clean until you’ve had it up to here You’re at rock bottom I used to take hard shots of spirits and suck down Tourneys and what a disgrace You have to say “I’m to be…

(samples music from "You're A Jerk (Instrumental)" by New Boyz, produced by Dominic "Legacy" Thomas) Tell me ‘cause I’m curious, have you ever heard my jams before? Is that cancer? Or is it just a canker sore? Cantankerous? They’ve never…

I got a new hydraulic system My whatchamacallit ticking I find myself getting even and then getting away—Macaulay Culkin syndrome I’m enjoying life despite the hiccups Why rhyme except to edify the listener—me There’s never been a time like…

[Verse 1] All they ever see are the frowns All they ever hear are the swearing sounds They don’t ever see that I really hurt It’s not just me, it’s your and my fault I don’t sit around and just mope I jump on the raps and get dope This…

The song titles have nothing to do with the lyrics. They were just cool placeholders...then they ended up staying the titles. * Disclaimer: I understand that most of the songs on this album are pitchy and hard to listen to. I recorded all…

Were you guys aware that I'm a Beatles fan? Because, well.... I am. I don't want you to come too close I don’t need you to break the rules Don't try to play my game It’s not what you should do I don’t think we can be friends I don…

Thought I'd share something from my looper pedal. One fun aspect of having a multi-effects pedal & a looper on the pedalboard is the ability to quickly create a couple of simple loops & replicate them across several memory slots, then…

Made it through another year Still don’t know why I’m here Make some music drink some beer Sounds alright to me Loved ones leave Friends come then go Everything can change so quick Don’t let the bullshit bring you down Just enjoy this…

For a long life well lived

What can I say......

Trying out a new strat: not letting myself work on details on the computer until the skeleton of the song is complete. Result is a lot of variety in songwriting, but a bit rougher arrangement/mix. — Yesterday I made a friend. Someone I…

Just in time for St Patrick's Day . . . . And with any luck we might have a bonus "LIVE" Leprechaun track coming soon. The Minnesota Coffee table met and recorded a fun version last night. ________________________________________ I was…

Isn't This Fun - A A J Russe Written 1980 (Completed 16th June 1991) Recorded 6th March 2022 The Shoebox Demos Vol 1 **** I wrote most of this in my first year at university. But the Shoebox says I completed it 16/06/1991 - and the…

Just To Make It What You Want - A A J Russe Written 1st October 2016 Recorded 4th March 2022 The Shoebox Demos Vol 1 **** I was going to choose a more uptempo one next, then this one jumped out of the shoebox at us, shouting "me me ME…

**Song-writing Demo for FAWM 2022** Song number 11 Written Thursday 17th February 2022 **** Feels like I'm on the last lap now. Only 3 more needed. This one came from a suggestion from Mrs R this morning. I didn't quite fancy it, but…

**Song-writing Demo for FAWM 2022** Song number 10 Written Wednesday 16th February 2022 **** I've had the little guitar bit in the middle for years and years and years. Even my wife recognises it, I play it so often. Yesterday while…

**Song-writing Demo for FAWM 2022** Song number 9 Written Tuesday 15th February 2022 **** I decided it was time I wrote a song that wasn't so hard to sing and play! **** **Once Again - A A J Russe** Every day You keep asking…

**Song-writing Demo for FAWM 2022** Song number 3 Written Tuesday 8th February 2022 **** So, here's today's little ditty. (I don't know whether folks outside the UK would know what a Chelsea Bun is. I love them, they are extremely yum…