On youtube there's a short video clip of guitarist Shawn Lane (R.I.P) executing an extremely difficult chord voicing that requires extensive finger stretching, which Shawn calls "the hardest chord in the world." I altered the chord a little bit…
In one part I harmonized the E Phrygian intro with G Mixolydian, thought that was kinda neat. In the original tune I like the lyrics: "I am not a sailor, I am a captain, I am a captain." Electric guitar kicks in around the half way point.
This song is inspired by the struggles currently going on in Syria....here are the lyrics:
Out in the streets, an awakening has begun
You brandish posters, they point a gun
Scrawled on the pavement with blood and tears
Says we the people…
In the old days you could dodge the collectin man if your money wasn't right.Nowadays they can remotely shut off your lights,cable,internet-put your stuff out on the curb. So this is a bittersweet trip down nostalgia lane.
My tribute to Bill Hicks, one of the all time great stand-up comedians...always liked this guy... another one that died way too soon...youtube him if unaware of his work. Peace.
Reg was looking through you tube videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGQxhaPhFDs&feature=related and was shocked at what he saw.........
THE PLAGUE OF METH (Lyrics)
She seems twisted in her agony
her pain is visible
its destroyed her
tormented…
Another Live performance with former band mates in Scartaglen back in 1988 on the NPR show Mountain Stage. This time a piece of Gaelic mouth music followed by 3 reels. Maybe the most complex arrangement of a set of tunes that we ever did.
Something completely different- Uilleann pipes(Irish bagpipes) and synth. I wrote this tune over 20 years ago in the style of traditional Irish slow airs. It was recorded way back in 1991 for an album that's been out of print for over 15 years…
Song #2 for the RPMC. My goal is to have 12 short tunes (1-3 minutes long), so I need to pick up the pace.
Again, quartal tuning on the top 3 unison pairs of the 12 string. I've been listening to Ralph Towner's Blue Sun, hence the title.
Comments on Jason Earls's stuff
What a blast!
Nice! That's a bit different for you as well.
They said it wasn't possible! Wow, outrageously powerful music...
Dig the phasing at the intro, have never heard the original but this is pretty cool.
Nice jam man!
wow ... :-)
he's going on tour in 2012:) Nice!
Hey man, you is what you is. :)
Great cover
AMAZING !
Amazing.
Well, I should imagine it has well and TRULY erupted now, fella. Paul Gilbert needs a drill to make that sound!!!!!!!!!
I'm gonna have to throw some water on your hands to put out that fire!
Love all the contrasting guitar tones! Cool!
Killer....love the jump between clean and distorted
Mellower than usual? This dreamlike setting/delay effect works beautifully.
Deft phrasing.Very tasty.
so cool!!
La Bamba!!!
Thanks for feedback on Death Rattle Blues. The end is my favorite part.
Comments made by Jason Earls
great tune, superb harp playing and vocal!
killer stuff man!
everything is fantastic on this track, riffs, vocals, guitar solos, lyrics... everything!
long live Motorhead! great job on the Lemmy-like vocals!
totally rocks! love the change-up at about 2:15 in. awesome blues licks!!
great tune, really fun. i like all the different dynamics and riffs, excellent guitar playing throughout.
sounds great, wicked bass line. love all the different instruments and the cool vocals...
Wow, incredible voice! Perfect cover.
great song, sweet guitar playing! the breakdown at the end is superb.
great rhythm and feel with nice licks.
very nice song, fine playing, i really like the descending guitar chords in the chorus...
yes! one of my favorite things!
great playing! love how it speeds up near the end, works well the Hicks samples.
very powerful music and lyrics, excellent track...
fun tune, great groove and lyrics!
love the vocals, and that is one awesome arrangement!
wow, the melodies in this are just incredible...
great job!
pretty melodies and chords!
great beat and nice arrangement!