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 ... :)
This one is a bit different. It is a synthesizer instrumental, and the title is no coincidence. The experiment was to write a complete song based on just one single chord. :)
This is part I. There is a part II which uses the same theme but a…
Vocals: Tricia Dovidio
Lyrics: Tricia Dovidio
Composed by Tricia Dovidio
Guitars: Mike Woodford
Bass: Andy Gupta
Drums: Stephen Smith
Synthesizers: Steffen Offermann
Arranged & mixed by Steffen Offermann…
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…
This one is a bit different. It is a synthesizer instrumental, and the title is no coincidence. The experiment was to write a complete song based on just one single chord. :)
This is part I. There is a part II which uses the same theme but a…
This one is a bit different. It is a synthesizer instrumental, and the title is no coincidence. The experiment was to write a complete song based on just one single chord. :)
This is part I. There is a part II which uses the same theme but a…
This one is a bit different. It is a synthesizer instrumental, and the title is no coincidence. The experiment was to write a complete song based on just one single chord. :)
This is part I. There is a part II which uses the same theme but a…
This one is a bit different. It is a synthesizer instrumental, and the title is no coincidence. The experiment was to write a complete song based on just one single chord. :)
This is part I. There is a part II which uses the same theme but a…
Just a little piano ballad - another old composition. The strings have not been mixed/edited too well, sorry for that. I'll fix it some day.
It was bedtime and I suddenly felt like playing something on my keyboard. That's how this song came…
Just a little piano ballad - another old composition. The strings have not been mixed/edited too well, sorry for that. I'll fix it some day.
It was bedtime and I suddenly felt like playing something on my keyboard. That's how this song came…
Lyrics: Eugene Crider
Vocals: Domenico Mercurio (Mimmo)
All Instruments: Steffen Offermann
Composed, arranged & mixed by Steffen Offermann
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I really love Mimmo's vocals on this song.
Another…
Y r U so hard on yourself? You have very good technique and feel. That's what she said, right? lol Seriously, you have talent. I think the modesty is intentional. You know you are good. ;) Sorry I have been posting so many comments everyone.. I am getting over the flu. Can't sleep! aaahhh! lol Last comment, I promise. Have a good one, good vibes all around this place.
Lyrics: Eugene Crider
Vocals: Domenico Mercurio (Mimmo)
All Instruments: Steffen Offermann
Composed, arranged & mixed by Steffen Offermann
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I really love Mimmo's vocals on this song.
Another…
Reg was at the weekly AA meeting at the old school and the group asked Reg if there was anything he would like to share....so Reg decided to share this ........
I've been told that drowning is a dreamy way to go.
THE ANGELS CRIED "NO!"
He lived high on the mountain top
He lived there with his love
He tumbled to the valley deep
When she gave him a shove
And when he hit the valley deep
It must…
Wow, is that a banjo? Great playing!
The music is actually cheerful, but the lyrics deal with a serious topic - and somehow it fits together and sounds just right.
Google it: Husband kills boyfriend and wife, then kills self.
POTTER'S FIELD KEY Em Capo @ 3
Em……..(hold) Figure 1 is C G Am Em, Figure 2 is A A Em Em
F 1 - You might as well take me out and stand me up against the wall
F 1 - I don…
This song might be better suited for a girl but I don't have a girl anymore.
CAREFREE
Every time I go out looking for someone who's not like me
Someone who's learned to take their time and live their poetry
I dream that Care's a monkey…
Falling Down
C. Maiorano
Travellin', my memories a time machine
Re-living former glory and shame
On a quest to find out what this all means
No excuses, only myself to blame
Cruisin' on a road to redemption
Steer clear the potholes 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…
Thanks everybody for your comments on this and other songs of mine! It's good to know that there are a couple of folks out there who like some of my songs. :)
Feel free to criticize though! We all cannot get better without honest, constructive criticism.
Regards,
Steffen
Randy Brown and I did a little co-write this evening and this is what we came up with...
I MISTOOK IT FOR THE MOON Capo @ 2 Key D (Play in C positions)
I was coasting across West Texas/Had my top down, it was late at night
I caught a coyote…
(C) 2011 Royal T Music.
LET IT GO 032011 Key - G
I do a lot of walkin' so I find a lot of stuff
I fill my pockets up with bolts and nuts
Once upon a while I find a diamond in the ruff
But mostly dimes and nickels in the ruts…
TRAIL OF TEARS was not a metaphor. It was an American Holocaust. Michael Jeffrey helped me with this track.
TRAIL OF TEARS
Am Bm/A C/A Am C/A Bm (3) E
A
CHORUS - Well, the trees…
On this song you sound even more like Chapin. Great song btw - lead vocals are too loud, but awesome job nonetheless. The backing vocals are brilliant. The whole song is brilliant!
Key - G
People had been requesting this song for years. I decided to write it.
It's the most requested song in Tarrant county
It's a song that I had never heard before
But I always try to sing the songs folks ask for
and that' for sure…
THE INAPPROPRIATE QUESTION - Capo @ 2 to sing
G C/G bass
She said, “I can see that you’re hurting,
And I can see that you are wearing a ring.
Perhaps an inappropriate question,
but I’d like to ask you something.
Soon I will be a grand…
A friend of mine sent me a poem and asked me to put music to it. I took the liberty to mangle a bit of the lyric.
MANGO
I like a mango. I like a mango.
Well, I like mangos mornin' noon 'n night
I like's in the dark. I like 'em in the light…
In October back in 2010, Holdempok and myself had a little jam session in his garage. After the cops had come and left....LOL, we settled down and Mike said, let's jam some blues.....
What came out was this! First take on a blues thingy .... just…
Nice one, James! I wish I was able to just grab a guitar and hum along. But I'm still trying to learn the basics on guitar (that Dm chord kills me - my hands are too big), and I cannot sing a single note.
Regards,
Steffen
Reg was surfing the web looking for some entertainment and it was on ebay he saw an advertisement offering a free DVD of an Elvis impersonator When he received it the film was of a chap dressed as Elvis in a bright red jump suit and sunglasses…
every moment
each day
searching
for something
someone
to feel
know
care
every face
each friend
rejection
and its too much
too much
too much
to bear
it's been a long
long
time coming
it's a long
long
way home
every moment
each inch of time…
This started out as an acoustic piece that turned out kinda bluesy.
Inspired by current events.
Lyrics:
How many times
How many times
can I wake up in my sleep
How many times
can I walk until my feet are sore
How many times
can I freeze my…
Comments on stoman's stuff
Oh my, stunning vox! Shades of KD Lang here! Everything fits perfectly. Great song!
What a delicious vocal. My hat off to you maam!
Wow! This is beautiful!
Beautiful, sweet, relaxing, music! What more can you ask for. And all your recordings are superb!
Well, it is still a lovely song and deserves to be heard.
Ha ha, really clever. Successful experiment! I'm just going over to open tuning to make my life easier.
awesome singer there...great lyrics...great track!
beautiful...moving piece...the bass instrument is phenominal...the entire spectrum represented...be proud
....didn't understand a word but the vocal flowed beautifully...the voice just washed over me......the acoustic guitar ....a thing of beauty.......
A mysterious beginning ....war of the worlds feel.....Enjoyed the ride
I dig the high pitched synth..
Excellent!!
Looking forward to more experiments! Parts of this remind me of the old "Dr Who" theme. Good fun!
Really nice playing. A very gentle, soothing piece.
Your talent is showing :)
Now that's a sweet melody. Artistic and effortless. A fine performance.
This is very moving, Steffen. Always good to hear Mimmo.
Y r U so hard on yourself? You have very good technique and feel. That's what she said, right? lol Seriously, you have talent. I think the modesty is intentional. You know you are good. ;) Sorry I have been posting so many comments everyone.. I am getting over the flu. Can't sleep! aaahhh! lol Last comment, I promise. Have a good one, good vibes all around this place.
Steffen, your playing is wonderful, nothing the matter with it and yes the tune is very pretty.
Ahh, lovely music, vocal perfect for it. Perfect cuddling up track.
Comments made by stoman
Oh, look there, an unknown Beatles song! Are you a relative of John Lennon's? ;) Very well done! Regards, Steffen
Wonderful - would be perfect for a sad movie. Great playing. Regards, Steffen
I don't understand a word, but it sounds great! :)
Wow, is that a banjo? Great playing! The music is actually cheerful, but the lyrics deal with a serious topic - and somehow it fits together and sounds just right.
It took a while, but then it started to grab me. The lyric is great, as always. Unfortunately I don't understand every word in the slow part.
Sounds like you could have a great future in the film music genre. :) Regards, Steffen
Beautiful songwriting and a most emotional performance. Another favorite, no doubt.
Your songs sound radio-ready to me. Brit-pop/rock with a very modern sound. Regards, Steffen
Thanks everybody for your comments on this and other songs of mine! It's good to know that there are a couple of folks out there who like some of my songs. :) Feel free to criticize though! We all cannot get better without honest, constructive criticism. Regards, Steffen
You have everything a good songwriter needs: A guitar, a voice, and a bunch of great stories to tell. Regards, Steffen
Solid job, as always, James! I really dig your singing. Regards, Steffen
On this song you sound even more like Chapin. Great song btw - lead vocals are too loud, but awesome job nonetheless. The backing vocals are brilliant. The whole song is brilliant!
You sound a bit like Harry Chapin, did you know that? And just to make that clear: I love Harry Chapin! :) Regards, Steffen
A wonderful song, James, and I love the harmony vocals. Regards, Steffen
This could well be a Jimmy Buffet song. Have I said that before? ;) Regards, Steffen
Hey, nice to meet you here! :) I remember this song - you posted it at Songcrafters some time ago. Great blues voice! Regards, Steffen
Nice one, James! I wish I was able to just grab a guitar and hum along. But I'm still trying to learn the basics on guitar (that Dm chord kills me - my hands are too big), and I cannot sing a single note. Regards, Steffen
I love the piano! :)
Exactly what I like! Awesome vocals. :)
Yes, there is definitely a bit of blues in it. Nice song, Geir! Regards, Steffen