This was my last rpm2010 piece. i had recorded the rhythm track in early feb, and put the triple mandolin harmonies on at the very end of feb. i really love mandolin harmonies...this has more of a mediterranean vibe...
This was my last rpm2010 piece. i had recorded the rhythm track in early feb, and put the triple mandolin harmonies on at the very end of feb. i really love mandolin harmonies...this has more of a mediterranean vibe...
This was written for RPM 2009, mostly in January and was inspired by from a mix of current events and personal journey.
Lyrics:
The Queen of Pearls is wearing diamonds
up and down her fingers
She holds the door to the castle
where memories…
this song was inspired from an ee cummings poem. it was composed for rpm 2009.
lyrics:
i'll tell you a dream i had once
up in the sky blue everything
flying away a kite on a string
i didn't have anything
i was cool you were warm…
I heard someone say to an undergraduate class, 'you're on your way to everywhere' and I loved that line. This is sort of a Beatle-esque tune. My friend Mike Levine stopped by while recording a showed me a new jig on the mandolin. I recorded…
The lyrics were co-written with Mike Novak. I sent him the music, and we worked from there. I've done that a bunch with friends from Canada (Me Man Jack - check them out) and its fun to collaborate..
I heard someone say to an undergraduate class, 'you're on your way to everywhere' and I loved that line. This is sort of a Beatle-esque tune. My friend Mike Levine stopped by while recording a showed me a new jig on the mandolin. I recorded…
Very clever musical bed for this - samples played backwards, right? Either way, the overall effect has that lovely carefree outdoors feel. Really enjoyed this track.
An RPM 2009 song. Well, this was a personal story for me that came about when your past intersects (briefly) with the present.
Lyrics:
20 years running through time and I remember
all the magic lines
that in our younger days
we drew…
I was listening to Leonard Cohen a lot this winter, and these lyrics sort of came out from there...don't know what they really mean, i was more interested in trying to see if I could mimic Leonard's style, which of course I can't, but this was…
this was my last rpm song...i had a little mandolin riff and threw on the kazoo (which broke in the last verse), and it reminded me a happy bee buzzing around...and there you have it!
this was my last rpm song...i had a little mandolin riff and threw on the kazoo (which broke in the last verse), and it reminded me a happy bee buzzing around...and there you have it!
This is a live recording of a set I did with guitarist Mike Levine on a University of New Hampshire radio show. This is one of the 'songs' we did. It is a 5-tune Irish fiddle set that was previously done by the great Irish fiddle player Martin…
This is a live recording of a set I did with guitarist Mike Levine on a University of New Hampshire radio show. This is one of the 'songs' we did. It is a 5-tune Irish fiddle set that was previously done by the great Irish fiddle player Martin…
this was my last rpm song...i had a little mandolin riff and threw on the kazoo (which broke in the last verse), and it reminded me a happy bee buzzing around...and there you have it!
Yes well, I am definitely playing your tracks at my next dinner party. I think this one had better be with the coffee, after we've had a few other tipples!
I was listening to Leonard Cohen a lot this winter, and these lyrics sort of came out from there...don't know what they really mean, i was more interested in trying to see if I could mimic Leonard's style, which of course I can't, but this was…
Inspired by Neil Gaiman's Sandman series (my favorite reading material). What would happen if Death came for you, like in the series. This is that conversation.
great stuff here! nice overall sound on this album. this song reminds me of ...odd to say, but music played during old school hockey games...angry men indeed!
My first completed 2013 RPM track. Thanks to Kavin for turning a simple acoustic song into what you hear today.
ONE LAST DANCE
I never got to tell you what's been on my mind
It might be just as well now that we're running out of time…
This song is about the RPM Challenge; having 28 days (yes, I cheated, this year we get 29) to write and record a 10 song album. The illustrious Ghost Tea (http://soundcloud.com/ghosttea) added some rhymes to make it extra special!
Written By Greg Connor
Lyrics:
I’m just about as lucky as a man can be
I got the voice of an angel that’s guiding me
Once in a while I don’t hear a sound
That’s when I know I’m going all the way down
I remember those times I lost my…
All first take improvisations. 8 tracks of madness for your enjoyment. Ear goggles will put you inside this piece. Not recommended for the faint of heart!
Recorded between 9AM - 7PM on the 26th of February.
featuring Mathias Kom on trumpet, horns and backup vocals
Black Widow
Black Widow don’t hesitate
Lock the door, draw the shades
In your web I have been caught
Not enough to fill you up
Leave me a skin
A shell of the man that I was…
Another experiment...
This time in Spanish
2/25/12: Somehow the original file got broken, so I had to re-upload this... nothing new here, except I lost all my nice comments :(
In the year 2000 I had my little girl visit me every other weekend. This song was written then and is sung from a child's needs perspective, keeping the bonds of love between daughter and father alive. It is sad, and hopeful, and explores the…
Another cut from the 1988 cassette tape of a live performance by Scartaglen on the NPR show Mountain stage. This time some tunes from County Kerry.
Kirk Lynch- Uilleann pipes and whistle. Becky Pringle- Fiddle. Mike Dugger- Fiddle and guitar…
Final version
RPM 2011 - my first track recorded and the opening track for the CD
A kind of Old Time gospel number, which, if you listen to those pre-war guitar playing preachers, are virtually indistinguishable from blues. Except for the lyrics…
Comments on Vegetable Man's stuff
ooh. that's purdy.
Gorgeous mandolins! Love it! Thanks for your comments man!
This album's grew on me as it was playing! I really like the vocal on this one.
Great song-writing all through your album - but this is a standout for me. Excellent all round - and a wonderfully understated, effortless vocal.
I don't know the poem, but these lyrics are wonderful.
Yes- Very nice! Backwards acoustic guitar is a great sound!
Ah, another lovely sighing kind of song! Beautiful!
Very clever musical bed for this - samples played backwards, right? Either way, the overall effect has that lovely carefree outdoors feel. Really enjoyed this track.
lovely song - and great playing! Loving your gentle, effortless stylie.
I would have said The Band, rather than Lenny, I can imagine Rick Danko is is looking over your shoulder with a nodding head .. it's beautiful
Lennon filter? Is that a processed effect you used on the vocals or did you record the vocals in Lennon style? Great song by the way Vegetable Man!!!
love this song...great title....nice kazooing...
my good man! you are my hero on the kazzoo! and ya were still partying up in kanuck ville
Change @ around 6 min is quite nice
Great! Added to my March listening list :)
Oh nice changes all the way through, keeps the interest going. Very well played indeed.
Yes well, I am definitely playing your tracks at my next dinner party. I think this one had better be with the coffee, after we've had a few other tipples!
cool.
May I just say it's nice to have you back bringing us gems like this.
Brilliant lyrics, I do love a good storyline.
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great stuff here! nice overall sound on this album. this song reminds me of ...odd to say, but music played during old school hockey games...angry men indeed!
nice tune...good vibe to it..
love your tunes, man..very rich
tremendous
this tune rips...great guitar playing, and a big thumbs up to cats
this is great - love it..such an interesting blend of sounds
nice tune...the lyrics are really good and i love the chorus
nice rpm album that captures a mood - i like the atmospherics
good stuff - i definitely hear a vocal melody over this so i offer encouragement ...
jam on! sounds like a like a fun on was had on this rpm recording...
whoa...i've been transformed to a green slimy smoldering puddle on a chair..nice one
sounds like your cellar is a cool place to hang out...
wow...awesome album this year...really rich throughout...i always look forward to hearing what you guys are going to come up/out with...
nice rpm project...see you at the listening party in portsmouth...
nice old time sound
party time...i'm grooving to this
good tune!
hey man! thanks for the comments...i really dig all your stuff....great sound, songwriting style and mixing...1965 was a magical year!
...wow...love it
awesome tune!