Inspired by Tess' little Morwenna and my (getting bigger) Jessica. Writing back and forth with Bethan, I came to realize that a song needed to be written about the significance of the statements that so often come from the mouths of babes…
I cant seem to play this unless I do it live....
That is something new to me...
Used to be the other way around....
This is called "Do or die"...
Do or Die
(words and music by Tharek Mokbul)
Do or die, that’s what Everyone here is…
A few of you know I accidentally wiped out one of my SD cards that had all my works in progress on it. I'm just starting to piece it all together again - A slow process. This was supposed to be a reprise to "In My Head", but ended up being in…
I'm going through something of a dark time at the moment and it's a rare evening I actually have something tangible to show for it. Mostly it's frustration, depression, and a blanket of grey despair. Tonight was different and I can only hope that…
Finally, the finishing touches seem to be put on this three-year-old song thanks to some very talented people.
The band is:
Liam (age 13 at the time of recording) on drums
A Girl Named Sam (she's no kid!) with the backing vocals
Genevieve…
Cant sleep....
Thought I'd write a Tune....
Had to be fairly Quiet on this, so as not to wake the Baby...
Hope you Like it.
Lyrics
“It Allâ€
By Tharek Mokbul 2010
I can’t find the,
Place where I kept,
My Love…
I have issues at my house, sometimes they manifest themselves in my tracks. In this case, the bassoon and oboe represent the mouse. The guitar is the peanut-butter.
This is my first effort with real bongos. I've been so inspired by Norm's talents, that I had to give it a try. I borrowed a set of bongos from my brother Asa.
http://alonetone.com/asalennon
I had to play 18 holes of golf to get my hands…
Some more good fun with Brian Bazeley and Jarvis.
I added some drums and some horns to Jarvo's noodling.
There's probably room for vocals if anyone is feeling froggy.
Thanks Brian and Jarvis
A song about Rising to new challenges...
Even though you Might not want to really....
Geir Alfsen on Vocals Lyrics and Guitar..
Me on the rest...
Hope you Like it...
Keyboards: Doug Sparling
Composer: Doug Sparling
Written/Recorded: 2006
Another short piece I threw together when I had access to a keyboard. If I ever have any extra money, I need to get a keyboard. Though I'm technically inclined, sometimes…
Really nothing more than some voice leading practice. Unfortunately, I had no keyboard or orchestral samples when I did this, so I used Lilypond and TiMidity++ and step programmed it in a text editor. I've since bought Cubase and EastWest/QuantumLeap…
Keyboards: Doug Sparling
Composer: Doug Sparling
Written/Recorded: 2006
Old music library track. I recorded this with a cheap Yamaha keyboard my step-father gave me. Wish I would have add little more to the repeat of the melody, but I think I…
Guitars, mandolin, penny whistle: Doug Sparling
Composer: Doug Sparling
Recorded: 2006
From an out of print, self-released CD I put out in 2006 (titled "The Old Stone Bridge" - not the same one as the Old Stone Bridge tracks I've released…
Guitars, mandolin, penny whistle: Doug Sparling
Composer: Doug Sparling
Recorded: 2006
From an out of print, self-released CD I put out in 2006 (titled "The Old Stone Bridge" - not the same one as the Old Stone Bridge tracks I've released…
Comments on Johnny Stone's stuff
I like it :)
Very , very cool
Modulations everywhere! Excellent!
Very interesting track!
Big full sound.
Oooh . . . That gave me a chill. Interesting mood music and affects.
Very unwell,very well done
Huge tones
Fabulous playing and I think all of us have an amount of Jekyll and Hyde in us.
Captured the thought of both worlds perfectly, if Dante had been a composer he might have written this.
Beautiful music for what seems like a senseless event.
A timely post, all nations of the world need to unite against the mindless violence experienced in Paris this weekend.
Thank you for this. A beautiful song for a lovely country. Music can cure even the worst pain.
Well done.
wow! This is really just amazing, filled with energy, but still light, ethereal, and lovely to listen to. Beautiful!!!!!
Like it - fits with my mood.
Nice one!
So solid, John. Some time Id like to do a duet, When I write a tune that fits I would like to send it your way, OK!
Well played.
very nice chord arrangement.
Comments made by Johnny Stone
Top track mate great music top vocals dig it.
They are both great Keep them both. Nice job.
Top job Keith great lyrics very moving.
Great playing mate top job.
Nice one mate very cool track. I dig your sound mate.
Great track mate love the didg.
Cool sounds mate I dig your tracks mate, never know where your going to take it.
Nice one mate excellent.
Nice one mate very cool.
Great track mate excellent vid. Top vocals and lyrics.
Nice one mate dig it very cool. Top track.
Great track mate very cool.
Wow Paul this is great mate.
Excellent
Great track mate top vid dig it.
Beautiful Doug.
Nice one Doug you have class mate.
Oh yes this is brilliant. top job Doug.
Beautiful Doug.
Dig that Celtic sound great mate.