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).
I'm meeting an old Uni friend Saturday and I wrote this for her. My university years were quite possibly the darkest years of my life. Her, and the little comments she'd write in the margins of my lecture notes, were more important than she'll…
This acoustic song is a drunk nihilistic escapade with a surprise ending; so if you like to howl, join along and do your best "ahhoooo.."
Lyrics:
At full moon, I was drunk as a skunk
My belly full of bourbon, and my breath really stunk…
We forgot to mention that Reg visited Norm's place a little later and added some vocals. The video is a ride through the US state of Virginia. The Texas Tavern serves cheesy westerns (cheese, fried egg, burger, bun) in the downtown of Roanoke Va.
We forgot to mention that Reg visited Norm's place a little later and added some vocals. The video is a ride through the US state of Virginia. The Texas Tavern serves cheesy westerns (cheese, fried egg, burger, bun) in the downtown of Roanoke Va.
Other layers may or may not be in the works, but I thought I'd let everyone have a listen so far.
HERE WE ARE TODAY
How can it be so clear
In my mind
The first night you were here
Like going back in time
Sweet as summer wine
Your whisper…
Well, screw the metronome, damn the torpedoes, and grab a capo!
Sometimes the best versions are the ones played fast and loose. Hope you enjoy this song adapted from one of my all-time favorite poems (I'm a bit biased since my dad wrote it…
This acoustic song is a drunk nihilistic escapade with a surprise ending; so if you like to howl, join along and do your best "ahhoooo.."
Lyrics:
At full moon, I was drunk as a skunk
My belly full of bourbon, and my breath really stunk…
Dark dreams and long stretches of road separated us from our loved ones. We broke hearts and had our hearts handed to us in fragments. Win or lose it, in the soul, love is long.
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
stunning vocal loved it .......emotionally packed lyric.......excellent ....not to mention the piano beautiful
a manic day in a life ........
Yes an excellent song Nick....love it.....i've been howling in the car ever since i put it on the ipod......hooooooowwl....
enjoyed the ride too..........
The wonders of transcendental meditation works wonders......Thanks Chris and Norm for letting me play
well that cleared the cobwebs.........that got breakfast done a bit quicker than normal
beautiful
a great one to wake up too"........
a thing of beauty Geir.....you've brightened my day
still a thing of beauty Hen.........
Excellent jamming wish i was there being a cowboy too .....loved it
oooh Yeah!!! a kicking bit of acoustic loved it
Great vocal.....loved it....the build up of the guitar into that great solo is excellent.....bravo
Superb........
Have to agree with wildgeas a fine display indeed......................
Looo.....ooooo......ooooved it......
love it .......
oooh yeah!!!!
wonderful doorsy beat going on love your voca and great lyricsl.....je T'aime
.....and a grin on my face too