STRING THEORY
A little playful and teasing sigh
A little twinkle in your eye
You’re a Devil, temptress, I am helpless
In front of you
On and off again
I’m your little plaything
Up and down I go
Puppet on a string
You let me go and…
NEEDLE'S EYE
the river of time is flowing bright
out into the void of empty night
we gaze at the ripples almost scared of what we’ll find
in search of the past we penetrate
the dream of an everlasting fate
we’re destined to find that…
STRING THEORY
A little playful and teasing sigh
A little twinkle in your eye
You’re a Devil, temptress, I am helpless
In front of you
On and off again
I’m your little plaything
Up and down I go
Puppet on a string
You let me go and…
TWICE IN A MILLION
Counted the flowers in my back yard
Dreamt of the games that I won and I lost
Sorted my ties in the closet
Had those old Father’s Day cards arranged
Love is an heirloom of a long time past
Almost not tempting…
A new one...
I wrote it on 5th February, and managed to record it in less than a month (a head-cold and lack of hearing in one ear slowed the last lap somewhat).
But seeing as the last one took over 8 months, I think I'm already ahead for…
This is really good stuff. Songwriting firmly placed in late 70's art rock/pop, which is a very good place to be, if you ask me. Contemporary, skilled production makes for a tasty sound palette and a very enjoyable listening experience. Bravo!
This was a write it and record it in one session song challenge that my songwriting friends and I came up with this week. Lions and Lambs was started thinking of spring, but it turned into a song about relationships... as they often do.
Greg…
Update: Paul took the first version and made it even better. So impressed with his talents. Thanks everyone for your kind words on the original. I know you'll like this version even more!
I was listening to some of Paul Lennon's great…
MONOLOGUE
I found a hole, it's in the wall
And reaching up, I crawled inside
And to the stars I gave a call
To grant a better place to hide
I cannot leave the hole I found
The chapel for my dark despair
I do not seek to hang around…
Fine lyrics! Interesting mixing technique to have the lead vocals panned to the far right in some parts and then have the overdubbing add a contrasting stereo effect by being panned to the far left! I might steal that some time! ;)
Jim Goodin and my MrGold & MrMudd project, album for the RPM Challenge, Neutrino's Tale.
Recorded free jam entirely over the internet using ninjam, Brooklyn to Fort Worth.
These jam numbers are great! Enjoyed them immensly. But I don't know why Alonetone figures they'll be 2 hrs long each? Are you using some exotic sample rate or other? Anyway, surely a pleasurable listen! Great thing to jam on the interweb! Thank you!
Ending on a lighter note, an upbeat blues, nice! You should play more harminica! I really like the new album, Colin. Solid work, and it comes through really well. Sounds are well thought out and defined. Top notch, be proud!
Strong finish to a great album. Amazing songwriting coupled with true talent to bring the musical vision alive. Even the production is remarkably well handled. Thanks for a great listen!
Oh yes! So many good things about this one. From the intro melody through to the comeback chorus at the end it's so sweet and succulent it keeps pulling me back again for another listen. One of the absolute highlights of RPM 2013, must be.
Arrangement by Jana Persson (Strummindude)
Accompanying vocals by Andrea Szirbik
CIVIL WAR
Holding down the borders
What's mine is yours
Folding down the corners
Of pages meaning more
Walking on the wire
Never thought to look for…
Comments on strummindude's stuff
An excellent musical composition. Great vocal job.
You rock.
Oh my gosh...how gorgeous. GREAT TRACK.
Classy opener.
I'm with the previous commenter -- definitely a Floyd flavor in this one, which means I love it!
Wow it's Pink Floyd meets Roy Orbison with a hint of Queens of the Stone Age.... Cool.
It really does not matter which of your songs I listen to - they are ALL great. Thanks for making them available here at Alonetone!
Perfectly played good sir. What a great record through and through.
Great rhythm, cool structure, fantastic vox work, killer tune.
Well, this is pretty majestic. Wonderful song, Jana.
That was some sweet goodness right there.
Beautiful, Jana.
Great liquid groove; great change-ups and harmonies. Smooth...and amazing harmonies...
This is awesome. I love the chorus, especially the backing vox. Brilliant S-dude!
Great song, love the harmonies.
I was about to say this was nice and delicate, and then I glanced at the title again. Great minds I suppose? Wonderful playing.
That's some serious production skills right there. - Five Stars
Another gem. First rate album, Jana. Really first rate.
So well done. OUTSTANDING.
Beautiful, Jana.
Comments made by strummindude
This is really good stuff. Songwriting firmly placed in late 70's art rock/pop, which is a very good place to be, if you ask me. Contemporary, skilled production makes for a tasty sound palette and a very enjoyable listening experience. Bravo!
You can tell that you had fun doing this. Great job!
Nice job with the song, production rocks!
Fine lyrics! Interesting mixing technique to have the lead vocals panned to the far right in some parts and then have the overdubbing add a contrasting stereo effect by being panned to the far left! I might steal that some time! ;)
These jam numbers are great! Enjoyed them immensly. But I don't know why Alonetone figures they'll be 2 hrs long each? Are you using some exotic sample rate or other? Anyway, surely a pleasurable listen! Great thing to jam on the interweb! Thank you!
Ending on a lighter note, an upbeat blues, nice! You should play more harminica! I really like the new album, Colin. Solid work, and it comes through really well. Sounds are well thought out and defined. Top notch, be proud!
Fat finger typo on the title? ;) Again, a solid groove, a little hint of steppenwolf.
Oh - reached the solo part... Riveting!
Excellent early Floyd type groove and vocal arrangements.
Big sounding. Nice overdrive on the voice track!
Ah - you really know how to spin a ballad! Great song.
Nice flow and chorus!
Really nice vocals on this one! Too!
Meaty and full of heart! Kidney pie? ;)
Love the energy and the late 60's prog groove! Well done!
Strong finish to a great album. Amazing songwriting coupled with true talent to bring the musical vision alive. Even the production is remarkably well handled. Thanks for a great listen!
Riveting, ringing true. Great, great vocals.
Oh yes! So many good things about this one. From the intro melody through to the comeback chorus at the end it's so sweet and succulent it keeps pulling me back again for another listen. One of the absolute highlights of RPM 2013, must be.
Beautiful track!
Thanks for the opportunity to collab, Keith. Great job with the vocals, Andrea, love it!