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cherish (the definitive remix)
cherish (the definitive remix)
my version of a beautiful ballad by the association.
golden slumbers the weight the end medley
golden slumbers the weight the end medley
it took many hours to arrange this one. definitely a labor of love.
i'm dreamin redo 2021
i'm dreamin redo 2021
i wrote and recorded this song 18 years ago, and decided to re-record the tracks using my updated equipment. The vocal, guitar solo, and organ were preserved from the original recording. All other tracks were replaced for this updated version.
wake me when it's over
wake me when it's over
simple, mellow tune making use of a nifty reverb/delay guitar effect.
virtual world of love
virtual world of love
a song about a man who can't face the reality of losing the love of his life.
Rockin' the South
Rockin' the South
straight ahead, gutsy rocker, getting some great dirty guitar tones using the AXP Flextron DC14, and adding just a touch of B3 organ on a backing track. hats off to leslie west, who inspired this one.
Lovers' Melody
Lovers' Melody
my wife commissioned something smooth and mellow for valentine's day, and this is what i came up with. she loves it, so what you or i think doesn't really matter, but i do hope you enjoy it, too.
for coz
for coz
this one was inspired by the recent passing of david crosby. the song is a bit of a mess, but so was david for a good part of his life. love that guy's music!
passion for the past
passion for the past
one can never be sure what the future holds. sometimes, love finds itself on a long journey.
mckool's groove '85
mckool's groove '85
i composed this jazzy tune back in 1985, and finally got around to recording it in 2013. after 28 years, i still love it. hope you enjoy it, too.
move on, rock on
move on, rock on
i always try to turn negatives into something positive. this song was inspired by a recent encounter with a rather unpleasant person. thanks to R.A. for the inspiration.
trick or treat for christmas
trick or treat for christmas
what would happen if children went door to door soliciting free gifts at christmas time?
tune for bruce
tune for bruce
i wrote this tune years ago with bruce springsteen in mind. we never managed to hook up, but maybe one day we will get together to work on some lyrics for it.
ethereal dream
ethereal dream
i programmed a very busy latin flavored drum track, and then challenged myself to come up with some guitar and bass parts that might work with it.
stream of conciousness (tommy's rock overture)
stream of conciousness (tommy's rock overture)
i finally got around to picking up my electric guitar and letting my fingers wander around a bit.
squirrel seranade
squirrel seranade
fun composition that segues into several distinct sections. also available as a music video on you tube.
