Paul Mcilwaine
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Broken In Two Broken In Two
This a more contemplative version of the tune originally recorded for the Chant collection. Featuring my Recording King parlour guitar and textures using Absynth - This ain't the blues but then again it is.
The Prisoner The Prisoner
Recorded September 2011 using telecaster guitars and precision bass.
My Aunt Jane My Aunt Jane
My arrangement of a skipping song that was sung by children in the Belfast area when I was growing up. This is my interpretation played on acoustic guitar tuned to DADGAD. Recorded using Logic Pro 8. Recorded 1st May 2011 in Wonderland Studio
Love Train Love Train
Recorded May 2011 in my home studio 'Wonderland' using a telecaster for the chorus and an 1980's Aria TA 60 semi acoustic for the lead lines. All instruments played by the artist.
Glass House Glass House
The basic music track was recorded in January 2011 and completed in September 2011. Listen for the slide guitar on the chorus.
The Warm Summer Winds The Warm Summer Winds
Recorded on 26th June on a lovely warm day ... this was recorded using my Recording King parlor guitar tuned to DADGAD you can also hear at the end birdsong that I recorded in my garden on the same day.
Into the Groove Into the Groove
Recorded June 2011 for my latest album entitles 'Blue Again' this track features Gibson Les Paul lead guitar and Washburn arch-top on the fills.
Jamin on Hard Times Jamin on Hard Times
Reflecting the current economic situation this is a angry little improv on my tune Hard Times Blues. Recorded live into Logic Pro using a Republic O style resonator guitar courtesy of Frank Heasley in Teaxas.
The Healer The Healer
A cool jazzy blues instrumental that features just bass and drums and electric guitar lead lines - recorded 13th June 2011
Co-codamol Blues Co-codamol Blues
A simple acoustic blues tune with me moanin' along in the background. A few months ago I injured my back and I wrote this tune while under the influence of the medication. Recording King Parlour guitar recorded via a Rode NT 1a mic 18 December 2011
Tranceform Tranceform
This is my first track of 2012 and is a jazzy swing track using a Washburn J3 guitar. I hope you enjoy its intense yet relaxed mood.
Wash Away My Sin Wash Away My Sin
This is my interpretation of the old Sunday School chorus . This is recorded live using my Recording King parlour guitar with a splash of Absynth in the background. Recorded 6th February 2011 at Wonderland Studio. Free Download
The Revolution The Revolution
Title track of the album this instrumental has a menacing overtone and a funk style guitar cutting through the gloom.
01 - Drifting Sun - with Liz Clarke 01 - Drifting Sun - with Liz Clarke
This is the first tune to be recorded using my Recording King ROS 16 - Recorded in July 2010 it also features virtual acoustic bass and some Telecaster & Les Paul lead lines. Vocals and additional guitar recorded August 2010.
02 - What If I Could 02 - What If I Could
This chilled out groove is recorded using standard guitar tuning. Guitar track is a live recording using condenser and dynamic miking. Precision Bass Guitar and Synthesizer. Recorded, mixed and mastered April 2010 at Wonderland Studio.
03 - If Only 03 - If Only
Recorded in January 2010 in freezing weather using a Yamaha 6 string and soft synth. Recorded using a condenser and dynamic miking on the guitar.
04 - Broken 04 - Broken
Another song project using Orkney Guitar tuning played on a Yamaha Acoustic guitar.
05 - My Love Is Like a Red Red Rose - Liz Clarke 05 - My Love Is Like a Red Red Rose - Liz Clarke
This beautiful old Scottish song was written by Scotland's national poet Robbie Burns. Our version was recorded using a Takemine Jasmine nylon string classical guitar. Recorded June and August 2010.
06 - A Song for Elsie 06 - A Song for Elsie
Recorded live in one take on 2nd May 2010 this tune was played on a Takemine G series spruce top guitar and recorded using AKG and Rode condenser microphones
07 - Just As I Am 07 - Just As I Am
I love this little old Gospel song and I love the title -This is a tune that I play a lot with at home. Recorded live November 2009 using a Yamaha FG acoustic guitar
