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Just Can't Get Hired Blues Just Can't Get Hired Blues
A traditional blues sad story song. I handled the Tom Waits style vocals, bass, acoustic & electric rhythm & lead guitars, and drums. Jeff Kratzman added harmonica, additional vocals, programmed drums, and handled production. (Thanks, Jeff!)
May 21 #12 in Blues Rock 124 BPM 4/4 No samples
Wherever You May Travel Wherever You May Travel
A throwback to intimate nightclub jazz. I handled vocals, bass, lead, acoustic & electric rhythm guitars, MIDI strings, and the brush/percussion loop. Jeff Kratzman added 2nd strings, MIDI horns, percussion, and handled production. (Thanks, Jeff!)
6/29/2024 #4 in Lounge 71 BPM 4/4 No samples
Her Hand Holding Mine Her Hand Holding Mine
Americana with a bit of country waltz. I handled lead, rhythm 6 & 12 string acoustic & bass guitars, and MIDI harmonica. Jeff Kratzman added the acoustic finger-pick guitar, covered vocals, programmed drums, and handled production. (Thanks, Jeff!)
Jeff Kratzman - Songs /collab 3/26/2024 #5 in Americana 96 BPM 3/4 No samples
Primitive Sway Primitive Sway
A rhythmic piece built from a bottom-up approach -- starting with many percussion parts, then bass, and finally layers of electric guitars. Much thanks to Jeff Kratzman for refining my initial mix & adding the production polish!
Jeff Kratzman - Songs /collab 7/1/2023 #22 in Rock General 110 BPM 4/4 No samples
Grateful For The Time Grateful For The Time
A rock song with multiple electric & 12-string acoustic guitars layered over bass, organ & drums complementing the vocals. Much thanks to Jeff Kratzman for collaborating on the mix arrangement, programming drums, & handling the great production!
Jeff Kratzman - Songs /collab 2/8/2023 Rock General 99 BPM 4/4 No samples
Summer Kids Summer Kids
Upbeat rock with a funk accent. Bass, electric & acoustic guitars & a bit of piano drive the rhythm; electric lead pairs the vocal & punches out the solo. Jeff Kratzman collaborated on lyrics, handled vocals, drum programming & production (Thanks!)
Jeff Kratzman - Songs /collab 10/5/2022 Rock General 130 BPM 4/4
Daughters' Melody Daughters' Melody
An English folk-rock-styled instrumental blending classical nylon, acoustic 6-string, 12-string, electric, and bass guitars. Much thanks to Jeff Kratzman for collaborating on the mix arrangement and handling the outstanding production!
Jeff Kratzman - Songs /collab 3/22/2022 Rock General
Cavern Dash Cavern Dash
Multiple guitars -- layered over drums, rhythm, and bass -- harmonize and echo melodies, building momentum to the end. Kudos to Jeff Kratzman for adding programmed drums & percussion (especially the timbales) & handling the outstanding production!
Jeff Kratzman - Songs /collab 9/6/2021 Rock General
Agent Surfer Agent Surfer
Early 60s instrumental surf-rock style delivered with a 4 piece garage band feel -- just drums, lead, rhythm & bass guitar -- in a mono-ish mix for authenticity. Jeff Kratzman programmed drums & percussion and handled production. (Thanks, Jeff!)
Jeff Kratzman - Songs /collab 2/14/2021 Rock General
Ascent Ascent
Dual guitars, bass, and percussion accents provide the rhythmic propulsion, while the freeform lead suggests a sense of building excitement in this rock instrumental. Jeff Kratzman refined the drum programming & handled production. (Thanks, Jeff!)
Jeff Kratzman - Songs /collab 3/23/2023 Rock General
Electric Detective Electric Detective
Vintage electric blues rock instrumental with lead guitar screaming over bass -- packaged in a deliberately simple and raw mix.
3/23/2023 Blues Rock
Spring Peek Spring Peek
This rock instrumental has 3 electric guitars crunching through rhythm, lead, and harmony on top of a bouncing bass line. Jeff Kratzman added the programmed drums & percussion and handled production. (Thanks, Jeff!)
Jeff Kratzman - Songs /collab 3/26/2023 Rock General
Autumn Theme Autumn Theme
Layers of acoustic 12-string, electric lead, and bass guitar were used to create the song's melodic flow. Jeff Kratzman added drums and handled production. (Thanks, Jeff!)
Jeff Kratzman - Songs /collab 3/23/2023 Rock General
Buzz Fly Swagger Buzz Fly Swagger
This is a straightforward guitar instrumental -- rock with just a bit of R&B sway.
3/23/2023 Rock General
