The Pads of Paddington is a set of 2 pieces (this being the first one). I took inspiration from train sounds/noises although the "pads" of Paddington should technically be called the "drones" of Paddington - however, I am sure you understand the…

Are they friendly?

Translate this transmission. Patch through. Channel 31.

Some nights are colder than others...

Recorded in 2004, in an old cabin in rural NC. I don’t know why the fake accent.

Recorded in 2006 in Ashland OR. This was meant to be the backing track for a more complete song, of which all I can remember is the line “All I want to do / Is get stoned and read Harper’s”. Recorded in an airstream trailer.

Recorded in 2006 in Ashland OR, in an Airstream trailer I lived in for a summer. I barely had electricity so it’s a miracle I even got this much recorded.

Recorded in Denver in 2002. I sound like I’m pitching a song to Bread, but I don’t know how I would have liked that comment at the time.

Recorded in Denver in 2002, but I don’t remember it.

Recorded in Denver in 2001

Recorded in Denver in 2001, then promptly forgotten.

Recorded in 2001. The notes on the tape case say Moab.

Recorded in 2001 in an empty apartment in Mesa AZ. The drum kit is a cardboard box and a tambourine. The guitar is an acoustic and I’m sure I had to do some workaround to get it to sound like this.

Recorded in Mesa AZ in 2001.

Everything in order. Every meaningful vibration in sync.

Finally. Time to get back home for a little rest and relaxation. For now at least.

I can hear it working. Always working. Toiling away.