A question for the musically talented...

[Evil]

Oh, I forgot to post what I had written down.

I love the feel of the song. You get that industry mood right at the beinging. I'm totally diggin the drum roll and strings at 3:06, and from there it gets great. But that beginning is so slow and needs something. I realize its a demo, but heres a few ideas that I thought about.

Its quite a slow start and could use some ringing power chords over it. I like the transition at 1:03, and would be even better if it gradually got louder then faded out at 1:30 or so. The power chords could come pack at like 1:50 lightly. At 2:07, some high ooos and ahhhs in the background would be nice, then have like a choir feel going on at 2:37.

I love the 5th verse. Its funny in its honesty and makes you think and want to listen to the lyrics again. But the fast  ending makes that feeling go away. It makes the ending feel rushed. I like the tempo and would work better with some drawn out strings or something over it with a long hold at the end.


Still havent gotten around to recording my stuff yet. I'll try to soon. But the rest of you need to post some music!

[Blackthorne]

Well, fine, here's a song that I wrote and recorded in a demo form about 5 years ago.   I play every instrument on the track, except drums, sing lead the 1st verse.  A buddy sang the other one; we both did choruses etc, etc.

It's title is Devotion, and it's a typical rock/pop/alternative whatever-the-fuck you wanna call it song.

Click here to download Devotion

Bt

[Gregjazz]

Well, fine, here's a song that I wrote and recorded in a demo form about 5 years ago.Ã,  Ã, I play every instrument on the track, except drums, sing lead the 1st verse.Ã,  A buddy sang the other one; we both did choruses etc, etc.

It's title is Devotion, and it's a typical rock/pop/alternative whatever-the-fuck you wanna call it song.

Click here to download Devotion

Bt

Dude, that's awesome. I want to hear more. I like the way it's kinda lo-fi and crackly and stuff.

I'll buy the CD!

[Evil]

Holy shit Blackthorn! I second buying the cd!

"Take five... Thousand."

[Blackthorne]

Well, thank you so much!

It was recorded on a little Clarion Analog 4-Track, at a friends. In 1999... I was just putting some ideas on tape.  It was, take 5, after a couple of mis-starts... heh.  The guy who said 'thousand' was the drummer and producer; he's a Spaceballs Fan.

These are just demo's, really - but soon I'm going to be recording a new album, and hopefully I'll put Devotion on there.  I kind of like that one.

These tunes are all from the same time, but not as well finished.

Relivication.  Gotta love a song where you make up a word for the title and chorus.... oh well.

This one is called Bus-Head.  After a friend who had a large head - hence Bus Head.  It's a rather long song with lots of instrumentation - it's about ten minutes long, so if you like shorter songs.....

So, here's some others.

Bt

[BorisZ]

Thanks for comments Evil. I will surely listen to some fo your advices!

[Evil]

Blackthorn, when is your next concert because I WANT TO FUCKING GO!

I nearly had an orgasm listening to Bus-Head. Its better then stuff I hear on the radio. I am extreamly inspired.

More, we all want more.

[shbaz]

Evil, when you talk about getting a boner listening to music, the first thing everyone around you does is..

* shbazjinkens backs away slowly

[Evil]

Did you hear the solo at 6:37!? That is erection worthy.

[LGM]

I nearly creamed my pants, Blackthorne.. Please please please upload higher bitrate versions!!!!!!!!

[Gregjazz]

Please, no.

A higher bitrate version could eliminate the "nearly" in all of you guy's statements.

[Blackthorne]

Did you hear the solo at 6:37!? That is erection worthy.

Wow.Ã,  Thanks, that's quite a compliment, really.Ã,  I would upload some higher bitrate versions, but I didn't think anyone would want them... heh.Ã,  Thanks, too LGM.Ã, 

Bushead had subtitles for each section, too.  It was kind of a bunch of things I wove together.

I. Bus Head
II. Sunset Mountain (3:05)
III.  Three Flamingos  (5:44)
IV. Munchkin Rock    (6:28)
V. Dark Hollow       (7:37)
VI. Glisten             (8:22)
VII. The Return    (9:28)

And during the return I held that note out a lot longer than ended up on the track - I always liked singing that part.

Hopefully, soon, I'll get working on a new album.Ã,  I just like to play guitar.

But, till then, because you guys have been really cool, and I like sharing my music, here's two more tunes I wrote - I did these with my band, called Hillaire.

Humpback Camel - a little ditty I wrote with a hard rock/funk edge, and stupid half-sung lyrics.

  It's My Brain - a crazy instrumental that I wrote with my Keyboardist, Kyle.  Kyle wrote the intro theme (On the Organ) and the end theme; I wrote the middle parts.



Bt

[Blackthorne]

Here's a tune that I helped my Friend record.

The song is called "Spaces" by Ronnie Dark

His website is at www.ronniedark.com if you want to check out more.

Bt

[Evil]

I didnt want to post anything til I got my recording finished but I dont want this thread to die.

Blackthorne: I dig all of your stuff, and pimp it to everyone.

While I'm at it, everyone should go here and buy their CD. They are a local band called the Metrolites.

http://www.metrolites.com/

Listen to the quick 30 second demo on the site. If you like that snipit you will not be disapointed with this CD. Literally the best cd I've ever bought.

Keep the music comming. Lyrics, riffs, progressions, cool chords, whatever!

[rtf]

Clicky

The acoustic one I made a little while ago.  It's has better quality than the other one in my opinion.
The electric one I just made yesterday.  The quality isn't very good at all.  In fact, if you listen closely, you can hear my computer chair creak and groan in the background.  (Did I mention that these were recorded at my desk with a microphone thta costed $20 in 1996?)

Of course they don't compare to Bt's, but I figured I should post them anyway. 

[Blackthorne]

RTF,

  Slide Rule is a great atmospheric jazz tune - I dig it.  You're a fine Jazz guitarist...

And I love Flamenco style guitar, your Flamenco style riffs are incredible, especially the run right at the end. Amazing, and beautiful.  I love flamenco stuff in Em, if my ear serves me correctly.  One of my favorite Flamenco/Jazz progressions is Dm-Bb-E7#9-A; it's a great progression, kind of interpolated from Mingus, 'Jump Monk'. 

Nice stuff, though.  You're a helluva player!

Bt

[[Cameron]]

With this music thread i thought I'd make a shout out to the drummers. If you can drum please contact me for a musical endevour.
Regards,



The Revolutionary