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In the wilderness In the wilderness
There's more than one wilderness. My son, Dan, kindly added the piano
6/21/2016 Acoustic Folk
The Carousel The Carousel
I should thank Paul Simon whose words 'writing songs voices never share' inspired one line in this song. A debt of gratitude to the carousel that provided such a unique experience once upon a time.
3/26/2016 Acoustic Folk
Always be there Always be there
Children grow up and leave home but never the heart. Tough stuff. My son, Dan added harpsichord, strings, tambourine, cabasa, and timpani drums. As always, I did the acoustic and bass. There are 5 vocal tracks as well.
2/28/2016 Acoustic Folk
Just A Dream Just A Dream
Four vocal tracks, the acoustic, the bass, and a touch of percussion. hope you like it.
12/6/2015 Acoustic Folk
Without You Without You
Sometimes you have to take a chance or something special may pass you by. My talented friend, Philip Bryant, added the violin and mandolin tracks. thanks Phil, sounds great.
8/28/2015 Acoustic Folk
Home Again (revisited) Home Again (revisited)
not sure why I never added harmony to this collab with Michael Duran and Mike Bennett. I had fun visiting their fine instrumental again. thanks again my friends, always a pleasure.
8/12/2015 Indie Pop
Song of Wonder (with Michael Duran) Song of Wonder (with Michael Duran)
Michael Duran sent me this unique instrumental. thanks, Michael, it was a pleasure to work with you and the great music you sent my way. Michael of course plays all the instruments and did the mix. I added the voices and lyrics.
5/28/2015 Acoustic General
Here comes the night Here comes the night
finger picked acoustic with bass and a soft lead
11/16/2014 Acoustic Folk
A Drifter's Song A Drifter's Song
As coffee house as I could get. took a line from the last song and gave it its own story here.
9/26/2014 Acoustic Folk
Hardroad Hardroad
first song from my newly acquired Boss BR 1600. My son Dan kindly added the keyboard tracks
9/2/2014 Acoustic Rock
Ever So Softly Ever So Softly
A country waltz I recorded last winter. Philip Bryant was kind enough to add the wonderful violin and mandolin tracks. He also mastered it because my equipment was out of commission. Thanks, Phil, much appreciated.
8/10/2014 Acoustic Vocals
Forever Young with Ekaterina Forever Young with Ekaterina
One of the most beautiful melodies I've ever heard. Jude was kind enough to allow me to create a version of the song with lyrics and voice. Thanks so much, Jude, it was a privilege.
4/5/2014 Acoustic Piano
One More Night One More Night
Bob Forbes created the excellent backer, Mike Bennett added the wonderful guitar track. thank you gentlemen, it was a pleasure to add lyric and melody, and an honor to create music with you.
11/25/2013 Indie Pop
Here & Gone Here & Gone
There's a pair of guest slide guitarists on this acoustic blues. Pinedog added resonator guitar and Geo Ballentine added the dobro solos. I apologize for any noise in the mix. I bumped the mic some singing with eyes closed.
10/6/2013 Acoustic Blues
All or Nothin' All or Nothin'
CBC challenge: Time Travel! Move over Marty McFly! I know exactly where I'm headed. Then I'm gonna sit back and wait for the Beatles.....
9/27/2013 Rock n Roll
If There's a Road (revisited) If There's a Road (revisited)
This version features Michael Duran on the electric guitar solo, my son Dan on the piano and drums. Thanks Michael, it sounds great. Dan, what can I say, you da man.
7/18/2013 Acoustic Rock
As the days go by As the days go by
For the CBC 'Daydream' challenge. The opening lyrics are from Lewis Carroll in 'through the looking glass'. The closing segment is the classic credited to Epiphalet Orem Lyte. Many are the days I've misplaced my oars...
7/4/2013 Acoustic Folk
When you smile When you smile
I've had this acoustic part sitting around for a few years and finally got around to finding a home for it in this song. The lead part was played twice to get an echo effect.
5/27/2013 Acoustic Folk
The girl with the yellow dress The girl with the yellow dress
For the CBC challenge entitled 'folk'. This is in the tradition of Dylan/Donovan and the singer/songwriters of the sixties. Anyone with an acoustic guitar was branded a 'folk' artist and the genre took on a new meaning. As for the girl...
4/18/2013 Acoustic Folk