A pop/rock tune in the veins of the 80s. At least that was the goal.
UPDATE: This is the Jan 2017 version!
Lyrics: Casia
Vocals: Jessica Rasche
Solo Guitar: Bobby Clohessy
Bass: Jean Lui Toudou
Drums: Jay Carros
Composed, arranged…
I'm getting a much better idea of "stoman" listening to tracks one after the other on here.
You have no fear of genres/whatever - write the song, get the right dudes on... job done :-)
Another classy one.
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 ... :)
Lyrics & Lead Vocals: Angela Baird
Background Vocals: TSV
Bass: Matt Lewin
Drums: Gerald Langenfeld
Composed, arranged & mixed by Steffen Offermann
This song is a problem ... the vocal track was never meant for production (although…
Vocals: James Ryce
Lyrics: Paul Dempsey
Bass & Drums: Neal Vanderhoof
Guitar: Andrew Doherty
Composed, arranged & mixed by Steffen Offermann
James is actually a country singer. This was the first time for him to sing a jazzy piano…
He did a fine job (vocal).
I like the relaxed vibe of the track. It's one of those songs that needs a decent performance to bring it out - I think you guys achieved it. Love that organ when it comes in.
This celtic folk piece is a collaboration with lyricist Donna Devine.
This is Donna's explanation:
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Background: In earlier centuries, young men were captured by "press gangs" - often literally torn away from…
This celtic folk piece is a collaboration with lyricist Donna Devine.
This is Donna's explanation:
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Background: In earlier centuries, young men were captured by "press gangs" - often literally torn away from…
Vocals: Eric Savoie
Acoustic Guitar: Dan Clancy
Electric Guitars: Bobby Clohessy
Bass: Trevor Tillotson
Drums: Gerald Langenfeld
Composed by Steffen Offermann & Eric Savoie
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).
A pop/rock tune in the veins of the 80s. At least that was the goal.
UPDATE: This is the Jan 2017 version!
Lyrics: Casia
Vocals: Jessica Rasche
Solo Guitar: Bobby Clohessy
Bass: Jean Lui Toudou
Drums: Jay Carros
Composed, arranged…
Vocals: James Ryce
Lyrics: Paul Dempsey
Bass & Drums: Neal Vanderhoof
Guitar: Andrew Doherty
Composed, arranged & mixed by Steffen Offermann
James is actually a country singer. This was the first time for him to sing a jazzy piano…
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: Eric Savoie
Acoustic Guitar: Dan Clancy
Electric Guitars: Bobby Clohessy
Bass: Trevor Tillotson
Drums: Gerald Langenfeld
Composed by Steffen Offermann & Eric Savoie
Arranged & mixed by Steffen Offermann
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: 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).
Lyrics & Vocals: Todd Swain
Guitar: Paul D. May
Fiddle: Mara Shea
Accordions: Andreas Diewald
Composed, arranged & mixed by Steffen Offermann
This is a little folk/shanty tune that started as a quick little instrumental draft and…
Lyrics & Vocals: Todd Swain
Guitar: Paul D. May
Fiddle: Mara Shea
Accordions: Andreas Diewald
Composed, arranged & mixed by Steffen Offermann
This is a little folk/shanty tune that started as a quick little instrumental draft and…
This celtic folk piece is a collaboration with lyricist Donna Devine.
This is Donna's explanation:
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Background: In earlier centuries, young men were captured by "press gangs" - often literally torn away from…
According to John this lyric was inspired by the weird visions of a former sports reporter who now thinks the people in high political places are actually lizard men from space. :D
Lyrics: John Williams
Composed by: Andy Gupta
Vocals: George…
I just listened to this again (good thing about home office: you can listen to music all day long, if you want). Definitely one of my favorites of yours.
According to John this lyric was inspired by the weird visions of a former sports reporter who now thinks the people in high political places are actually lizard men from space. :D
Lyrics: John Williams
Composed by: Andy Gupta
Vocals: George…
Thanks for listening and commenting, J.M.! Man, I haven't been here in a long time. Good to see that you are still active. I hope I'll find the time to listen to your new songs. I have always liked your songwriting. I guess I should update some of my uploaded songs. Greetings, Steffen
After seeing a quick pick up at the Leather Ball Saloon in Dallas one 1974 evening. This is a song from the album, FEATHERS IN THE WING by Snow Geese/Barbara, Michael Jeffrey and me. 1976
(50 years later, I am stunned at the starkness of this…
A rocksong...
A song that I did on my own
all instruments and vocals by me
Rain – Who will stop the rain?
Rain – Who will stop the rain?
From falling on me
Falling on you
I wish the sky was blue!
Rain – Who will stop the rain?
Rain…
a song that I did on my own
have to drive a lot for my work, wrote a lot of songs about driving and this is one of them
KC
Driving down that highway
Steppin' on the gas
Blowin' down the freeway
Honey, it's a gazz
Got my eyes wide open…
A song for Barbara and Jeff...
When love is late it doesn’t matter
It will flow back thru the cracks
Be it truth or idle chatter
Love shines sunshine on the facts
How many chapters in the story
Or how much time it spends
Be it tragedy…
My motto is INWARD THRU THE FOG. One day about a month ago, Laura 'Taylor' Whitfield told me I should, "write that song." Thinking back on a fog-bound night in California, I wrote it. Norman Pilcher, a friend from Texas, and I were headed north…
Thanks for listening on commenting, James! And I love it when you tell us all something about the background of your songs. I wish I'd have the time to listen more often. You are one of the last "true song writers" IMO.
TROJAN capo @ 3 in C
(C) When mommy and daddy live two thousand miles from each other it’s hard on the (G) kid
He can’t hold both their hands but he must stand between them and you know it’s for nothing he (C) did
And you (F) know it’s…
You know what, I still get that Harry Chapin vibe from your song (and voice). And I LOVE Harry Chapin!
This is another very, very good song, and a perfect performance.
Always Young In My Dreams capo at 5
G D G GbassG#
I’m always young in my dreams
Am AmbassG AmbassF# D
My horse is always Old Shane
Am D D#dim Em
So proud and strong as we canter…
@doktordoktor:
Thanks! I'm glad you like it!
It's actually more abandoned than finished, as I did not want to wait for real drums any longer. But I might revisit it one day and finish it off. :)
My light-hearted take on a serious issue.
Over- prescription of powerful and addictive drugs, and the unknown and (to some) worrying relationship between doctors and the drug companies.
Disclaimer: Dr. Kreviss is a fictional character, and any…
Comments on stoman's stuff
I'm getting a much better idea of "stoman" listening to tracks one after the other on here. You have no fear of genres/whatever - write the song, get the right dudes on... job done :-) Another classy one.
Works for me. Great track and the vocal just sits there like it should.
I like it. I see what you mean about the vocal take... but I think it adds to it's effect.
He did a fine job (vocal). I like the relaxed vibe of the track. It's one of those songs that needs a decent performance to bring it out - I think you guys achieved it. Love that organ when it comes in.
This one is stunning
Looooove the celtic music! And again with the incredible vocals!
Another outstanding acoustic guitar track! This might be the best track here, Steffen!
Another fine mellow track. Where are you finding all these incredible vocalists!
Excellent track! Love that vocal from Jessica. Outstanding production quality on this one all around... Really tight arrangement and performance.
So nice and relaxing... A great way to end a long day.
Quite beautiful both musically and lyrically. Full of emotion. Your playing is divine and the vocal performance is sublime.
My word, this is special. Great vocal too!
Oh my, that was lovely!
"The Fall" - an appropriate name
A beautiful vocal....a lovely track
Oh lovely breezy feel! Great ensemble!
Lovely folky song. Very nicely sung and played.
Beautiful the guitar and voice..............
Great sound.... Good voice ...kinda reminds me of a Bond theme or rather it should be one
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Hi, James! A very long time, indeed. I have not been here for years. Less and less time ... How have you been? Still busy writing new songs?
I just listened to this again (good thing about home office: you can listen to music all day long, if you want). Definitely one of my favorites of yours.
Thanks for listening and commenting, J.M.! Man, I haven't been here in a long time. Good to see that you are still active. I hope I'll find the time to listen to your new songs. I have always liked your songwriting. I guess I should update some of my uploaded songs. Greetings, Steffen
Great stuff, and what a beautiful voice!
Very unique ... and psychedelic. All your songs remind me of bands like the Small Faces and the like ...
Straight from the late 60s. :)
Sounds like we have the same taste!
Nice, old-school rock, just the way I like it.
Great songwriting!
How do you do that, coming up with one great tune after the other?
I don't want to repeat myself over and over. Kudos for another great song! :)
Thanks for listening on commenting, James! And I love it when you tell us all something about the background of your songs. I wish I'd have the time to listen more often. You are one of the last "true song writers" IMO.
No matter which song of yours I randomly play - I almost always like it! :)
You know what, I still get that Harry Chapin vibe from your song (and voice). And I LOVE Harry Chapin! This is another very, very good song, and a perfect performance.
Pretty song! :)
Hey J.L. and Bethan! Thanks for stopping by! :)
Thanks for listening! :)
@doktordoktor: Thanks! I'm glad you like it! It's actually more abandoned than finished, as I did not want to wait for real drums any longer. But I might revisit it one day and finish it off. :)
This is a nice progrock-ish composition!
Nice! :)