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10. Lament For A Fading Blue Planet 10. Lament For A Fading Blue Planet
A slow sad lament for the beautiful blue planet that seems to be on a downward spiral to destruction. Some of us are trying our best to protect it, but certain governments don't seem to care.
1. VistaRama Deluxe Overture 1. VistaRama Deluxe Overture
This 'Overture' is the opening piece of my new album for 2019 It's called...VistaRama Deluxe. The inspiration for this introductory piece, comes from years listening to the wonderful UK 'Art-Rock' band, Be Bop Deluxe.
2 The Shadow In The Doorway 2 The Shadow In The Doorway
A song from my latest music project...'VistaRama Deluxe'. Music inspired by some of the musical avenues explored by Bill Nelson / Be Bop Deluxe in the 1970s. This song has an obvious 'reggae' vibe.
3 A Stargazing Holiday (in June) 3 A Stargazing Holiday (in June)
A rich multi-layered guitar based instrumental with some interesting retro Sci-Fi special effects.
4 Marooned With The Tick-Tock Men 4 Marooned With The Tick-Tock Men
A short musical Science-Fiction Vignette...A lively Rock tune with spoken words...
5 Cherry Blossom and Ascending Lanterns 5 Cherry Blossom and Ascending Lanterns
An instrumental with some Eastern music influences. The underlying repeating piano motif is in a transposed pentatonic scale. From F# to G in order to make it slightly easier for me to play.!
6 The Writing On The Wall 6 The Writing On The Wall
A song...track 6 on...'VistaRama Deluxe', album.
7 Under Dark Blue Neon Skies 7 Under Dark Blue Neon Skies
A lively song from my 'VistaRama Deluxe', album.
8 Undercover Radio 8 Undercover Radio
In the not too far off, 'Police State UK', it is illegal to listen to music radio stations...you must only listen to the government approved station
9 Somewhere In The Labyrinth 9 Somewhere In The Labyrinth
This is an 'atmospheric' linking piece between the songs,'Undercover Radio', and 'Death's Dark Windows'. On the CD the three tracks form a musical continuous piece.
10 Death's Dark Windows 10 Death's Dark Windows
Another nice, riff based song from my, ' VistaRama Deluxe', album.
11 Under The Dark Arches (2nd version) 11 Under The Dark Arches (2nd version)
A 'mid period', Soft Machine kind of thing here... given a Major Snagg 'twist'. Lots of interesting 1970s Jazz Rock layers. I used my Eastwood Astroluxe Cadet guitar for all the guitar parts.
12 And The Sea Washes Over Everything 12 And The Sea Washes Over Everything
The closing piece for my 'Vistarama Deluxe', album, incorporating the short song/lament,'The Sea Of Sadness'. Some previously featured themes are heard one more time in the fade-out, imbuing a feeling of optimism for the future.
The Unknown Region (backing track) The Unknown Region (backing track)
A backing track for a new song. This probably could still be included in the VistaRama Deluxe album if I manage to write some lyrics. This is the original album cover artwork that I used for the VistaRama Deluxe album.
Hurdy Gurdy Man Hurdy Gurdy Man
I've know this song for a long time. However, I've never liked the tremolo drenched vocals nor the rather harsh sounding electric guitar solos of the original. So, this version is mainly an acoustic guitar based arrangement.
Ballerina Out Of Control Ballerina Out Of Control
A nice 90s style pop song. Originally by a band called, The Ocean Blue. Although they're an American band, I do think that they sound either English or Scottish on the strength of this song. Nice
Last Song (acoustic vocal version) Last Song (acoustic vocal version)
A song that was written and recorded in 2004 for a Big Sleep album entitled, Being Visible.
Friday, I'm In Love Friday, I'm In Love
My re-creation of a great song by The Cure. I've tried to get as near to Robert Smith's voice as I can. Nailed it I think. It's a great song to play...nice and jingly jangly...a sound that I do like.
Sixty-Seven (2022 Re-mix) Sixty-Seven (2022 Re-mix)
Big Sleep 'was' a duo that comprised of Tony Webster - vocals & lyrics and Myself - all instrumentals, vocals & production etc.. This recording was made on very rudimentary recording equipment into a very early version of the DAW Cool Edit in 2004.
