I had this tune in my head for years before I finally sat down and recorded a quick draft of it. I would like to record this with real instruments (acoustic guitar + electric lead guitar).
Anybody interested in helping me?
Guitars: Alina Yudaeva
Composed, arranged & mixed by Steffen Offermann
This never turned out like I wanted it to be because I could not find a real drummer and bassist for it. But at least Alina was kind enough to play the lead guitar…
Guitars: Alina Yudaeva
Composed, arranged & mixed by Steffen Offermann
This never turned out like I wanted it to be because I could not find a real drummer and bassist for it. But at least Alina was kind enough to play the lead guitar…
Vocals & Guitar: Billy Playle
Composed by Donna Devine & Steffen Offermann
Arranged & mixed by Steffen Offermann
Donna had the original idea for this song. She does not play any instrument, but she bought herself a keyboard, hit the…
Vocals: Kristen Ashton
Lyrics: Darlene C. McCoy
Composed, arranged & mixed by Steffen Offermann
I had some trouble with this vocal recording (bad mic/soundcard, or whatever). This was the best I could achieve. But I think they quality of…
Guitars: Alina Yudaeva
Composed, arranged & mixed by Steffen Offermann
This never turned out like I wanted it to be because I could not find a real drummer and bassist for it. But at least Alina was kind enough to play the lead guitar…
Guitars: Alina Yudaeva
Composed, arranged & mixed by Steffen Offermann
This never turned out like I wanted it to be because I could not find a real drummer and bassist for it. But at least Alina was kind enough to play the lead guitar…
Vocals: Sabrina Doughty
Lyrics: Grant D. McLeman
Composed, arranged & mixed by Steffen Offermann
This is the 2012 remix.
This song was based on a free-form lyric by Grant D. McLeman from Scotland. Quite a challenge ... :)
Vocals: Sabrina Doughty
Lyrics: Grant D. McLeman
Composed, arranged & mixed by Steffen Offermann
This is the 2012 remix.
This song was based on a free-form lyric by Grant D. McLeman from Scotland. Quite a challenge ... :)
Vocals: Tricia Dovidio
Lyrics: Bob Beckley
Composed, arranged & mixed by Steffen Offermann
This one was tricky to do because the piano does not play at a fixed tempo, and it was an online collaboration (like all my collaborations).
Guitars: Alina Yudaeva
Composed, arranged & mixed by Steffen Offermann
This never turned out like I wanted it to be because I could not find a real drummer and bassist for it. But at least Alina was kind enough to play the lead guitar…
Lyrics: Katherine Wong (Ottawa, Canada)
Vocals: Mark Lee Fletcher (Southern New Jersey, U.S.A.)
Guitar: Brad Denney (Southern California, U.S.A.)
Drums: Jerry Langenfeld (San Diego, U.S.A.)
Bass: Kenny Bruce (Virginia Beach, U.S.A.)
Composed…
Lyrics: Paul Dempsey
Guitar: Billy Playle
Bass: Andy Gupta
Drums: Alex Zulaika
Composed by Steffen Offermann & Tricia Dovidio
Arranged & mixed by Steffen Offermann
Vocals: Tricia Dovidio
Lyrics: Bob Beckley
Composed, arranged & mixed by Steffen Offermann
This one was tricky to do because the piano does not play at a fixed tempo, and it was an online collaboration (like all my collaborations).
Vocals: Tricia Dovidio
Lyrics: Bob Beckley
Composed, arranged & mixed by Steffen Offermann
This one was tricky to do because the piano does not play at a fixed tempo, and it was an online collaboration (like all my collaborations).
Vocals: Tricia Dovidio
Lyrics: Bob Beckley
Composed, arranged & mixed by Steffen Offermann
This one was tricky to do because the piano does not play at a fixed tempo, and it was an online collaboration (like all my collaborations).
Thank you for your comments about our songs.Your songs are also very beautiful, sweet,but always with a thin melancholy...This one is particularly touching,like it very much.
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I finally was able to remix the song. Please listen to "Fide On The Broom Stick (Version 2012)" in my track list to compare…
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I finally was able to remix the song. Please listen to "Fide On The Broom Stick (Version 2012)" in my track list to compare…
Nice track! I like the added orchestration right before 3 min... lots of nice textures & layers in this one, I like it as is. The title got my attention, love the Granny Weatherwax connection.
Vocals: Rebecca Riss
Lyrics: Donna Devine
Drums & Horns: Ian Burrage
Bass: Andy Gupta
Piano: Steffen Offermann
Guitars: Mike Woodford
Composed, arranged & mixed by Steffen Offermann
I think this was the first song that Donna and I collaborated…
Like it. I think you're right on the mix though. I'm guessing you're quite attached to the sound of the band, but could seat the vocal a lot better now.
Vocals: Kristen Ashton
Lyrics: Darlene C. McCoy
Composed, arranged & mixed by Steffen Offermann
I had some trouble with this vocal recording (bad mic/soundcard, or whatever). This was the best I could achieve. But I think they quality of…
Reg has just finished reading the Sunday Times it's quite a read and he has decided he has had enough of bad news. So he is going to try something different to try to carry on getting his kicks before the whole shit-house falls down…
Well, who do think came down the cellar last night... Yep! you guested it, Charlie Sheen, he was none too happy. He should have been if the girls with him were anything to go by. He'd come to talk to Elvis about handling the Yes men and how he…
For Dave.
Blues Man and Capt'n Beefhearts Long Lost Brother.
Passed away from Cancer on Friday the 4th of March 2011, aged 62.
You Were a Great friend and taught me alot about music and life.
Peace be Upon you Bro....
See you and your…
For some reason the song does not play here, but since I already know it from Songcrafters I can honestly tell you: It IS a gem, like Bethan says. And, of course, I downloaded it to my MP3 player.
Thanks for sharing, Tharek. And sorry for your loss.
Regards,
Steffen
There should be an option for dimwits like me that prevents me from posting as "guest". ;)
Now, again as stoman: I think you can leave this as is. Sounds good. :)
Regards,
Steffen
This is an absolutely beautiful song written by Jon Foreman for his side project Fiction Family and I felt like givin it a shot soo I just kinda learnt it and threw it together theres a few flubbups but they kinda workout well in the end
enjoy :)
This track is from the 1986 Scartaglen album "The Middle Path". The first tune "Jezaig" was composed by Breton musician Gilles Le Bigot. The second tune is one of the "Cantigas de Santa Maria" and is attributed to King Alfonso X of Spain
Roger…
Reg's friend, Austin has a crush on this girl Louise who is way out of his reach. He is trying to pluck up the courage to tell her how he feels about her. He writes poetry about her. He goes to the bar where she works so he can see her communicate…
February
t boudreau
I'm stuck inside of February
With little chance of escape
And all you bar-stool visionaries
giving me advice that you'd never take
Wanna seat on a slow boat heading
South down a stream that seems to never end
Or…
One of my favorites. It was recorded a long long time ago while I was a freshman at Queens College, NY. If you like it, check out my page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Boris.Shpitalnik
Another classic recorded "back in the day" when I was just a tiny little freshman fry.. Check out my page on facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/Boris.Shpitalnik
What's rock and roll without a yee-haw or war-whoop before a solo?
This ragged piece of something or other came from a riff I had laying around for a couple of years. I pieced it together kind of last minute for RPM 2006. It's not bad, a lot…
Allelujiah-This was supposed to be a completely different song, but this one just wrote itself instead. It’s almost all first take, except for the bass, which took a while to get straight so that it wouldn’t overwhelm the song. It has this tone…
Summer Grass- I didn’t originally intend for this to be the title track, but since most, though not all, of the songs on this album sound like summer to me, I decided, why not? The guitar even sounds humid and warm, but in that nice July way…
Comments on stoman's stuff
very nice,, lots you can do with this
What a feeling here, great composition
Wow, very plaintive. Great music!
Like the voice a lot. Favorit =)
Well done! Accurate singing!
I like this. Sweet melody and good composition!
Steffen! did'nt know you were here! so i'll take a look at your tracks...ah the singer on to the edge is Christine Britton, from UK--cheers!
Is that Brina singing? Sounds great. Another cool song.
you should send this one to Sade (for a small fee, of course :)
nice, sad little song - hat's off to the vocalist, too :)
I like this a lot - very nice work :) It would make a nice film soundtrack, I think
Clean sound & nice vocal all you need for a great track
This is a really beautiful song. I look forward to hearing more of your songs!
This is a very, very pretty song! Great vocals.
The more subtle interments in this piece make it much more powerful. Mixed very well.
Thank you for your comments about our songs.Your songs are also very beautiful, sweet,but always with a thin melancholy...This one is particularly touching,like it very much.
I like this a lot, Steffan. Looking forward to you posting more here.
Nice track! I like the added orchestration right before 3 min... lots of nice textures & layers in this one, I like it as is. The title got my attention, love the Granny Weatherwax connection.
Like it. I think you're right on the mix though. I'm guessing you're quite attached to the sound of the band, but could seat the vocal a lot better now.
Gorgeous vocals!
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I like when you belt it out like that! :)
Great collaboration, guys! Regards, Steffen
For some reason the song does not play here, but since I already know it from Songcrafters I can honestly tell you: It IS a gem, like Bethan says. And, of course, I downloaded it to my MP3 player. Thanks for sharing, Tharek. And sorry for your loss. Regards, Steffen
I wish Ali was still around at MCS. She did a great job on this song (as did all the others). I think she is pretty busy with her own band these days.
I wish Ali was still around at MCS. She did a great job on this song (as did all the others). I think she is pretty busy with her own band these days.
Great composition, my friend! The production sounds a bit like midi - it probably is. But still, great music!
There should be an option for dimwits like me that prevents me from posting as "guest". ;) Now, again as stoman: I think you can leave this as is. Sounds good. :) Regards, Steffen
Nice blues song. Just the right voice for it.
I agree with Bethan: Great performance. Regards, Steffen
Pretty good piano playing. I wish I could play like that. Poka, Steffen
Nice little acoustic gem. Your singing as a certain Spanish touch. Would sound great with a Spanish folk guitar style IMO.
Nice song, very well crafted.
I like the medieval folk feel. A very pretty song.
Ah, damn ... I was logged out again. ;)
It reminds me of somebody, but I cannot tell who. I can tell that it's a nice song though! :)
Dreamy. Very, very nice.
A song I have always loved. You play it very well. Downloaded! :)
Good old 70s rock - that's what your music sounds to me. Really fun to listen to.
Your singing style reminds me of John Mellencamp on "John & Diane". Good job!
I don't know if it sounds like Summer, but it sure sounds like good song to me.