wrote and recorded this last Christmas...all guitars are my PRS SC Trem LTD (with rosewood neck)
keys and bass and (ahem!!! vocals) by me as well
Tis the season... so thought I would go for a repeat!!!.....Merry ho ho Christmas!!!
wrote and recorded this last Christmas...all guitars are my PRS SC Trem LTD (with rosewood neck)
keys and bass and (ahem!!! vocals) by me as well
Tis the season... so thought I would go for a repeat!!!.....Merry ho ho Christmas!!!
My instrumental cover of Christina Aguilera's song "Beautiful" I guess I am ready for the old folks home!!!! ...now that I am doing ballads!!!
I just happen to really like the chord progression and thought I would try an instrumental cover…
This is a request from Gene Eric Mann
one of mine and Andy's older ones...we envisioned this a a soundtrack for a horror movie....Andy thought of the story because his son likes to go into the woods near his house and brng back sticks!!
this is…
Unique, and very interesting.
I like how both Justin and Gene love it. They have an interesting ability to always agree. I have to concede, they're both right on this one!
Another oldie form Andy and I and requested by Gene Eric Mann....this one is about a friend of Andy's that had a drug problem....Andy wrote all the lyrics and plays rhythm guitar...weird guitar parts and all other instruments sre me and me playing…
This is a request from Gene Eric Mann
one of mine and Andy's older ones...we envisioned this a a soundtrack for a horror movie....Andy thought of the story because his son likes to go into the woods near his house and brng back sticks!!
this is…
This is a request from Gene Eric Mann
one of mine and Andy's older ones...we envisioned this a a soundtrack for a horror movie....Andy thought of the story because his son likes to go into the woods near his house and brng back sticks!!
this is…
From the early 70's...an old Crusaders tune with Larry Carlton..I bought this licensed backing track with no guitars....so the guitars are me... drums , Bass and keys are the backing track..
Right from today's headlines....a shameful tune I just had to write.
Lyrics and inspiration by Greg Connor
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From the early 70's...an old Crusaders tune with Larry Carlton..I bought this licensed backing track with no guitars....so the guitars are me... drums , Bass and keys are the backing track..
From the early 70's...an old Crusaders tune with Larry Carlton..I bought this licensed backing track with no guitars....so the guitars are me... drums , Bass and keys are the backing track..
Rock tune about listening to gossips and the damage they cause.
Andy Rashley/ wrote song , rhythm guitar, vocals
Ron Rouch/ bass, keyboards, lead guitar
Dave Mathews/ drums
This is a story written by a friend in England (Andy Rashley) who I also write music with, it is about a guy who had a stalker chick when he was young..then she found him 30 years later on Facebook and started stalking him again...until his wife…
Rock tune about listening to gossips and the damage they cause.
Andy Rashley/ wrote song , rhythm guitar, vocals
Ron Rouch/ bass, keyboards, lead guitar
Dave Mathews/ drums
I also have on my AloneTone page Greg's "Listening to the Wind" with my own electric guitar thing -- hope you'll check it out. I like what you did very much. Funny how both of us were so moved by this number as to want to add something of ourselves to it.
This is a request from Gene Eric Mann
one of mine and Andy's older ones...we envisioned this a a soundtrack for a horror movie....Andy thought of the story because his son likes to go into the woods near his house and brng back sticks!!
this is…
Another oldie form Andy and I and requested by Gene Eric Mann....this one is about a friend of Andy's that had a drug problem....Andy wrote all the lyrics and plays rhythm guitar...weird guitar parts and all other instruments sre me and me playing…
I wrote this song about 2 years ago and shared it here on Alonetone back then. I decided to do a studio recording of it recently. With the help of the team at F5 Soundhouse here in Minneapolis we've created this updated version. I hope you enjoy…
I decided to keep working on this one a bit on the "keep messing with it" program.... added some backing vocals and some piano.... kind of like where its heading after the one take wonder before... Any other suggestions are very welcome…
or A.K.A. the Caribou Lake song...
I wrote this one for my Dad, who while up at our family cabin in the north woods of MN said there's not enough music about the woods...
My first "one take wonder" - just me and my little Uke - roughing…
Here is a *MOJITO* Fueled version of "TV Dinner" that we recorded last Monday night in my Basement.
It's one of 9 songs we will be taping for Community TV, thanks to the *Minnesota Association Of SongWriters*
Harley Coborn - Bass
Tilden…
We got together again around the coffee table and the gang helped me record this song I wrote this week.
Greg- Guitar, Vocals
Scott - Mandolin, Vocals
Colin - Bass, Vocals
Colleen - Uke, Vocals
Hope you like it!
NEXT CHAPTER
VERSE…
Pack a bag and head out west
Change of clothes and leave the rest
Northern skin needs a little sun
Sunshine can cure anyone
Slow it down to a steady pace
Forget about the human race
All I need is what’s inside
Take the rest and let it…
Nothing beats when the MN songwriters convene. Greg and Colin sure brought some awesome sound to this song at the coffee table to improve the version that I recorded myself earlier this month. It's what I call a TOTAL MAKEOVER.
Thanks guys…
This one is still a bit rough, but I wanted to share and see if anyone has an interest in adding some guitars, bass, other vocal parts for fun. I left the chords in the lyrics below, in case you wanted to collaborate. I hope you enjoy it…
The wonderful MN songwriters helped take a bite out of the January cold on Tuesday night this week and added some amazing depth to Singing in the Silence - We were as usual, recording on a little TASCAM around my coffee table. We had lots of…
I was so excited when SlKrell wrote to ask if I would do the vocals on this excellent song he wrote! I loved his lyrics and the rocking backing guitars. Hope you enjoy it too!
Wrote this song yesterday after another long week of crummy news in the world and had the good fortune of the Minnesota song writers in my living room tonight to help me bring it to life. Greg Connor - on the cigar beat box, Colin Walterson on…
Here is my contribution to the latest song writing challenge posted in the Alonetone Forum.
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Who Knew when I first met you
That all your troubles would be mine
And you’d be coming around again…
Well the MN songwriters were in my living room tonight. We all shared our contributions to the "glass" songwriting challenge. Here's the live version of Poorly Blown Glass with Greg Connor on Guitar, Scott Zosel on Mandolin, Colin Walterson…
I was down at the station
Catch the Greyhound to Go My Way
And I heard the loudspeaker
We’ll be leaving some time today
You just Say no thank you
When I ask you to be mine
I’ll be looking for that green light
When I ask you the next…
Here is my contribution to the latest song writing challenge offered by the Minnesota Songwriters.
(Write a song using the topic: GLASS) Everyone is welcome to participate.
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STAINED GLASS…
Comments on Ron's stuff
hohoho… funny and sadly true for most of us
NOW I'M IN THE MOOD !!!! Let the festivities commence.
I had to press play for another listen this morning.
Unique, and very interesting. I like how both Justin and Gene love it. They have an interesting ability to always agree. I have to concede, they're both right on this one!
Good one guys!
Oh yes... a masterpiece!
One of the best songs I've ever heard! I love everything, from the bass to the lyrics. You are a fabulous songwriter and musician -- Rock on!
Mughty fine and dandy guitaring. Work it out! Choice, prime, grilled and marinade in groove juice!
Ha ha! Mr. Weaner's theme! Great job.
Cool track , groovy groove.
You are bad-ass smooth!
Like this one a lot. Gotta great hook from the git go.
I love it!
When it comes to Soul music, you are THE master -- the Guru Supreme!
I seriously dig this one!
The guitar sooooo ROCKS!
I also have on my AloneTone page Greg's "Listening to the Wind" with my own electric guitar thing -- hope you'll check it out. I like what you did very much. Funny how both of us were so moved by this number as to want to add something of ourselves to it.
One of the very coolest songs in the history of ever!
FABULOUS!
You are amazing, and I love all you do. Could you add "Where's Dave" and "Stick Man" to your collection? And, whatever else, always ROCK ON!
Comments made by Ron
Great recording and reworking of this beautiful song...Most excellent....five stars!!!!
outstanding Greg...love the lyrics..guitars are sound amazing..really good mix
backing vocals sound great and really add to the overall feel...
Great tune...the uke sounds great your voice has gotten better and better since I first heard you..perfect lyrics and vocals!!!
another great collaboration...love it!!
I can't get over how well you all record live another outstanding tune Colleen...really like the harmonies and your lyrics!!! great job to all
This is outstanding...I really like the feel ...great groove!! Love it Greg
your new band Greg?? sounds great ..when you guys playin the east coast? outstanding playing ans singing all!!!!
I gotta get out there..you guys are having to much fun!!! your live recordings are really good....another outstanding collaboration
Your voice is getting better and better Colleen I love this one a lot really good lyrics
you guys really make some outstanding recordings with that TASCAM...sounds great everyone!!!
Outstanding lyrics and beautiful voice a winning combination!!!
This is a really great collaboration guys!! I enjoyed this one a lot...
this must be a great coffee table!!...lots of amazing songs are written around it. another outstanding collaboration...love it!!
I love the blues.....you got them Coleen :-) great job ...love it
Another winner!! great job Greg
you guys are ready for the road....get out of the house and take this band on tour!!! :-) great song
I love it when you sing the blues this is a great tune might have to borrow it!!!! most excellent all over Greg
Very intelligent and insightful writing beautiful vocals as usual and did I mention I love your playing!! outstanding song Greg
Wow!!!...this may be my favorite one of your songs Colleen...really nice mix..vocals are right on!!1