Paul Mcilwaine
08 - Hard Times Blues 08 - Hard Times Blues
Recorded 29th August here in Wonderland studio - This is a solo blues tune played on Guitar. The guitar is a Recording King reissue ROS 16 and recorded via rode and AKG condenser microphones.
09 - An Claughlan 09 - An Claughlan
This tune showcases my 12 string Yamaha guitar n a Celtic inspired original tune. Recorded on Easter Day April 2010.
10 - Girl from the Lowland 10 - Girl from the Lowland
Recorded using a Recording King parlour guitar ROS16 in July of 2010. The guitar is recorded using condenser mics and the rest of the instrumentation is produced using Logic software instruments.
11 - When You Are Near 11 - When You Are Near
Recorded May 2010 guitar is a Takemine NP15 recorded using condenser and dynamic miking .
12 - At The End Of The Day 12 - At The End Of The Day
This is a little ragtime for you - Its based on a very old standard chord progression and arranged for two guitars.
Jazz at Dawn Jazz at Dawn
Down-tempo Nu Jazz track recorded using my new Macbook and various audio interfaces. Simple riff repeated in a hypnotic rhythm - Recorded April 2009
Sun Seeker Soul Exposed Sun Seeker Soul Exposed
Simple tune but quite a complex arrangement - Played on my G&L Thinline Tele. This production is one of the most complex to date. Remixed Nov 2008 Record date 25th Oct 2008.
In Love In Love
Peace Vibration is the title of my latest collection that I plan to complete for release next year - This is the first track - recorded using my G&L thinline Telecaster - Record Date October 2008
Cool Blues Cool Blues
Recorded using my G&L Tribute Thinline ASAT Telecaster! Reached Number 1 in Acid Jazz - July/August 2008
Saluting the Sun Saluting the Sun
This track is inspired by music that I heard while in Turkey earlier this year - The sitar is a soft synth - I also use my 12 string guitar tuned to open C - i.e. C|G|C|G|C|E which delivers strong bass notes
The Open Door - with Michael Dean The Open Door - with Michael Dean
This collaboration with with Michael Dean USA who contributed the excellent programming track drums keys and strings. I added all guitar parts and mastered the final mix. February 2009
Can You Hear Me Can You Hear Me
Using many layers of guitars bass and synthesizer together with vocals contributed by jolee (USA) - Recorded in 2008 and remixed and partially re-recorded in January 2009
Revolution No 2 Revolution No 2
Recorded in Feb 2011 this track features rhythm and lead guitar parts recorded using IK Amplitube app on an ipad and fed into Logic 8 pro. The lead guitar is a is a G&L Thinline Telecaster
Conair an Aisling (Path of Dreams) Conair an Aisling (Path of Dreams)
This is played on a 12 string guitar recorded live via a Rode condenser microphone - Recorded October 2009
Belfast Midnight Drive Belfast Midnight Drive
Recorded in one night in May 2010. Features Telecaster guitar lines over electric piano and jazzy drums.
Buttons Buttons
A simple little blues turnaround played on solo guitar. Recorded using my Recording King parlour guitar and recorded using two condenser mics. Recorded at Wonderland Studio Feb 2011
The Passing The Passing
Instrumental written as a lament for a number of people who have passed over
Blessed Assurance Blessed Assurance
This is my arrangement of the old Gospel chorus - played finger-style on a 12 string Yamaha guitar - recorded through a Rode 1a condenser microphone - Behringer reverb added to the live recording
Jesus Is On The Mainline Jesus Is On The Mainline
This is my version of the old spiritual song cmplete with Jungle Drums slide guitars and a slice of vintage Fender Telecaster
The Judge The Judge
A bit of lively country blues - Features Telecaster guitar throughout - A song for all married people