Reg told her it all, then he had to leave. His new flat has a bit of a gloom about it on this morning when he wakes to the Buzz of the Tv....................
The backing really captures the bleakness of the lyric. I like how the spoken lyric drew me in, yet was part of the rythm of the piece as well. Really nice.
I didn't like the 1st version so i changed it so here it is. imagine Sitting in the forest listening to the breeze being free and wanting to follow it..........................
It does create a palpable sense of yearning. What a sweet melodious/countermelodious listen. Great use of the jaw harp too, if that's what I'm hearing. (my set-up isn't perfect at present).
Thats the deal man...I want to go to this place for a few hours...very Tom Waites of you guys...and who doesn't like a litle drink Tom Waites style once in a while.
I didn't like the 1st version so i changed it so here it is. imagine Sitting in the forest listening to the breeze being free and wanting to follow it..........................
I didn't like the 1st version so i changed it so here it is. imagine Sitting in the forest listening to the breeze being free and wanting to follow it..........................
WICKED??!?!?! haha j/k....i know your not talkin' bad about my buddy jack, or the fine people in Hood River?! :) Cool piece regs! Love the horns in the back.
I was reading a book in my lounge and started to feel as though someone was watching me. It was silent in the room, the TV was switched off as was the radio. I noticed the web-cam on top of my computer but that was switched of too so i couldn…
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).
EDIT final version now posted and the page turning is gone but i left this intro as is in case anyone is reading the comments. Does anyone read the comments? or the intro?
i turn a page somewhere in the middle of all this - you'd think i would…
it had got a hold of me by 15 sec... oooh yeh the wind did blow......just like the rest....a fantastic album.... if i was king ..... i would give you a tital...arise Sir Gumbo.....master of guitar and vocal
Can i get a little whisky in this water said John
The day the world stopped being fair
I didnt know what to say so I said yeah.
I poured a double whisky and I placed it in his hand
And said friend, only true friends understand
He said friend…
It aint like no ones done this before
But how can you tire of beautiful chords
In the fifties
In Tenessee
Where my love
was born
Two young men upped and
crossed the yard
both cold cos it was rainin hard.
One of them turned said…
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…
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Groovy!
your soul is motown~!
:) Very entertaining!
The backing really captures the bleakness of the lyric. I like how the spoken lyric drew me in, yet was part of the rythm of the piece as well. Really nice.
It does create a palpable sense of yearning. What a sweet melodious/countermelodious listen. Great use of the jaw harp too, if that's what I'm hearing. (my set-up isn't perfect at present).
digging this afro-rythm-blues fusion. Talk about 'roots', you've reached the tippy end here! Why can't I be this cool?
cool russian folk song vibe to me. Lovely lyric. Has everything it needs, and nothing it doesn't.
your twist up voice is some funky resemblens to Tom Waits. dig your vocals! Thanks for uploading!
when you've had too much, you can't even say wicked ways of whiskey. Too much work for the lips to form those 'w's.
:) So so wicked!
I'm lovin' all your stuff, and this is killer. Fantastic. Really, really ace!
haha! this is great!!
Thats the deal man...I want to go to this place for a few hours...very Tom Waites of you guys...and who doesn't like a litle drink Tom Waites style once in a while.
your orginality really speaks to me in this track =)
I agree with epimeison. Sweet melodies. Enjoyed it!
Very nice melodies.
WICKED??!?!?! haha j/k....i know your not talkin' bad about my buddy jack, or the fine people in Hood River?! :) Cool piece regs! Love the horns in the back.
I feel most entertained, thank you.
Yeah, you're feeling that man! Cool!
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Oh no ....its over.......the sky has gone Grey....Thank you
I'm getting a severe missed connections addiction just noticed i only have 4 left.... no ... no..i need more.... more
Your vocal to your tracks is like a whisper.. you are telling us a secret....only we the listener knows.....shhhh there's more....Beautiful
Go on kick her i dare you........
A beautiful love song
Love it...
i'm just so impressed ...your vocal, lyrics ....has drawn me in.... i cant escape till the end ......not that want to...........
Bravo...Bravo
excellent
I should just fav them all .... lovin it a breath of fresh air
like Sandy says Love your stuff with a big L...
like listening to a thought beautifully done
ooooh yeah i'm staying to hear some more
loving it..... excellent approach ......
A beautiful vocal....a lovely track
it had got a hold of me by 15 sec... oooh yeh the wind did blow......just like the rest....a fantastic album.... if i was king ..... i would give you a tital...arise Sir Gumbo.....master of guitar and vocal
A pumping Fe-lion .......and like Wrinkkle says a touch of Prodigy.,... yeeeah loving that little vocal element....
Can I get a little whiskey in this water Said John ,the day the world stopped being fair a cracking start to an excellent song
This is beautiful ALex pardon the pun......
Beautiful the guitar and voice..............