Since Norm found himself in an acoustically great room, full of unfinished cabinets I couldn't help but add some acoustic guitar, crank it up and hope you like it Norm!
Am so behind on my listens!! This is a complete treat - from the opening beats [banging on your guitar??] to the sublime guitar [played proper], just lovely.
would fav it twice if possible. I am a sucker for acoustic guitar percs. The guitar has some unmistakable Hawaii flav. too..I might have to break out endless summer now...
New original. I hope you find it enjoyable. And if you're willing to leave a comment, I'd love to hear your feedback. :)
Lyrics, for those who like them:
Grey fisted clouds in the sky. Plaid skirt and innocent eyes,
And I am no longer sane…
I don't know why, but this morning when I woke you were the first thing that I thought about.
After all this time, I must be crazy to still think of you.
So tell me how can I move on when I'm stuck inside the past? Still thinking of what we had…
Chris sent this track to me earlier today with the request that I add some percussion to it.
I had something different in mind.
After the first take I was afraid to return it to him, fearing that he would convert it to 23 edo or something…
The berimbau is a Brazilian instrument associated with Capoeira, which is a Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, sports, and music. It was created in Brazil mainly by descendants of African slaves with Brazilian native…
Just a simple humble ditty, one of a handful I've been playing on the piano lately.
I haven't been in the mood to do much recording in the last months — or more specifically, haven't been in the mood to flesh out and arrange tunes. So this…
This is a recording of Norm and me playing together a few months ago. I didnt have any percussion instruments so Norm was on a Roland electric trap set and I had a cello. I looped some of the stuff we did that night, and retrofitted the rest…
Well, this may be the final tweaking of this nice little sing along song...
I sent this fun little sing along off to Jim of MTC fame, and once again he has outdone himself... And I can't thank him and his wife (who appears covertly) enough…
Did this back in 2009.
Before me and Jim actually met each other...
The music was improvised to the notion of returning home from space.
Jim did the Lyrics in 5 mins over the net..
And here it is..
My Harmonica was broken by the way. My…
About a place in the world that is very special.
But It would be just another bit of rock if it wasn't for the people I shared it with....
This one is called “Stoneâ€...
Peace
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Vocal and Lyrics by Jim Higgins
we raced…
This tune was written on the day I bought my vintage Yamaha CP-25 electric piano and returned to hear that Dennis Hopper had passed away. I fired up the gear and cranked this out. The sound of the piano made me feel like Ray Manzarek...thus the…
Check out this new song written by my friend William Gittens featuring different Berklee artists, It's dedicated to the state of our world and the destruction in Japan.
Take a minute to watch and send your thoughts to the troubles of this planet…
Comments on Rick Phillips's stuff
I love it. Do you guys know about Joe Craven? I think Norm would find him very interesting.
Nice guitar work there.
I like it. Makes me feel like a swamp monster is about to grab me.
When you can bang, pick, and set yourself on fire, then you've got a killer act. ;) I enjoyed this. Made me feel all gritty and stuff.
Am so behind on my listens!! This is a complete treat - from the opening beats [banging on your guitar??] to the sublime guitar [played proper], just lovely.
Great work! Tight playing......
i'm packing and getting out of the way of this nice raw jam
could listen to this all night if i had the time niceee!
would fav it twice if possible. I am a sucker for acoustic guitar percs. The guitar has some unmistakable Hawaii flav. too..I might have to break out endless summer now...
Thanks Reg, it is great to play with Norm and looking forward to all kinds of collaborations in 2011!
great collection of tracks on the album this in particular is Fantastic!!! love it all the guitar and that percussion WOW!!!
Ooooooh yeah!!!
i love this one...do you play the drums,too?
Thanks my friends!
This rocks!!
Pretty cool man, i like how you were able to mix the guitarcussion down so it's not to loud!
Super! Nice rithm Rick!
Very cool Rick! I've often thought of doing percussion tracks like this, but have never gotten around to it as yet
Yeah, like it. Has the atmosphere of being impromptu and natural.
Not as clever or as good as you Norm! But fun :)
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Ditto on the comments, love it!
I like lots of guitars! nice playing!
Love the starry turtles! Thanks Reg and everyone for the listen and comments!
I think you should quit your day job, Good stuff!
Fantastic!!!
Thanks Norm! Yeah I have been on a musical sabbatical and lots of ocean time, you nailed it!
Lovin the 70's jazz vibe feel, excellent!
This is amazing, Norm! Love the ending. I think you should go into the berimbau making business!
Beautiful Kavin!
Glad you did! (hit the record button)
Run Daisy run!!
Nice work boys and girl!
Sweet sounds from Planet Texas, nice!
I'm calling this your encore performance with the crowd going wild!
All good all over!
Wow. Gorgeous through and through!
Great Grateful Dead guitar timing/tone! Love it
Dont you just love playing with those effects! sounding good guys!
Sweet stuff Drop D, You got major groove :)
Nice tribute guys!