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January Thaw (Remix) January Thaw (Remix)
This is a shortened version of a prior post. My vocal and 6 string Guild guitar is accompanied by midi piano, midi bass, midi clarinet and 'RealDrums' played by Band in a Box.
January Thaw January Thaw
I wrote this little jazz/swing tune in January of 1994. My vocal is accompanied by my Guild 6 string guitar on rhythm and lead with Band-in-a-Box providing the 'RealDrums,' midi piano and midi bass.
What Child is This? What Child is This?
This is an instrumental version of the traditional Christmas carol 'What Child is This' (to the tune Greensleeves). With variations on verses two and three.
Peace Be With You Peace Be With You
This is a little tune for the Fourth Sunday of Advent.
Praise the Lord, O My Soul (After Psalm 146) Praise the Lord, O My Soul (After Psalm 146)
This song is a paraphrase of Psalm 146.
Be Ready for the Lord's a'Comin' Be Ready for the Lord's a'Comin'
This song was written based on the Revised Common Lectionary readings for the First Sunday in Advent for the Sunday School "Gathering" at St. Matthias Episcopal Church.
Prepare the Way of the Lord (Remix) Prepare the Way of the Lord (Remix)
Remix of Advent II recording Prepare the Way of the Lord.
Prepare the Way of the Lord Prepare the Way of the Lord
Prepare the Way of the Lord is based on the Revised Common Lectionary readings for the 2nd Sunday in Advent.
No One Knows What Day or Hour (Remix) No One Knows What Day or Hour (Remix)
Folks suggested adding some harmony to this tune so this remixed version includes harmony on the refrains.
No One Knows What Day or Hour (An Advent Prayer) No One Knows What Day or Hour (An Advent Prayer)
This is a meditation on the Revised Common Lectionary readings typically used for the first Sunday in Advent.
What Does Christmas Mean? What Does Christmas Mean?
This Christmas song ponders the inevitable seasonal questions, 'What Does Christmas Mean?'
You'll Put Me Down the Last Time ... You'll Put Me Down the Last Time ...
My vocal (with TC-Helicon harmonies on the refrains) is backed up entirely by a Band-in-A-Box generated accompaniment.
How Can I Help But Love You How Can I Help But Love You
Vocals and cornet were recorded over a Band-in-a-Box arrangement with TC-Helicon generated harmonies on the refrain and cornet solo.
John Love John Love
This bluegrass flavored tune tells the story of the murder of John Love by the Thayer brothers and the brothers' trial and hanging in Buffalo, New York
Slow Motion Slow Motion
Slow Motion was recorded with a Band in a Box 2007 accompaniment and Audio Helicon harmonies.
Ring of Green Ring of Green
This Advent tune was written for the St. Matthias Episcopal Church Sunday School program (although I played it with guitar only). This version uses a folk/rock influenced Band in a Box accompaniment.
Gifts Given Gifts Given
'Gifts Given' is a Christmas song. It is intended to reconcile the real meaning of Christmas with the tradition of gift giving that drives much of the secular and commercial nature of the Christmas season.
Great American Scheme Great American Scheme
A Band in a Box supported arrangement of a folk/country flavored tune.
Ashes to Ashes Ashes to Ashes
Is the world any better today? Do we have any better idea who we can or should trust? We can't base our decisions on race, religion or nationality, that's for sure.
Those Old Saints Those Old Saints
This New Orleans jazz styled recording uses a 'Band in a Box' accompaniment with a Louis Armstrong-like trumpet solo.
