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..........................
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....................
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).
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…
Finally going to end this RPM with a slop fest.
Pretty disgusted with my efforts. I did have some fun though.
I feel like I just gave birth to a full set of Ludwigs.
High gloss black of course.
Still reminds me of a 70's tv show but all i can say is it would have had to have be good one ... i would have watched it whatever just for the theme music...excellent....
Comments on thetworegs's stuff
hell yeah, great cover. Especially the different unconnected vocals ( the two kills at the end, funny )
I need to listen to more of your tracks mate. You have some gems here. This is great mate.
hopefully he's rockin' and rollin'
Oh Yes mate I like what you have done. Not an easy one for the vocals nice one. Thank you for that mate.
This makes me think of the type of song that would probably have been sung tongue in cheek in a 30's speak-easy in the Bronx lol. Brilliant.
A very apt title..I'm loving this wall of sound.
Amazing sound mate great vocals.
Nice one mate great sound happening in this very cool. Thanks for your comments mate.
Nice regs!!
nice smoothie flourished sounds here!
-cool texture, dr.!
..dig the intro drums sound here; how did you record'm?
You never fail to remind me of retro detective movies - slinky, cool and timeless!
great groovy song regs!
:)
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).
Comments made by thetworegs
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..............
A good rocking tune to end with......
Great sound.... Good voice ...kinda reminds me of a Bond theme or rather it should be one
Still reminds me of a 70's tv show but all i can say is it would have had to have be good one ... i would have watched it whatever just for the theme music...excellent....