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Just working on some other projects and had a sudden urge to write this down. It started as discussions on the poor people in our world, then evolved to work in many instances with different relationships. It's ultimately a song describing realization…
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This is the first tune I've recorded in many months. I didn't like it that much to start with. But after getting more creative with the bass line and sprucing up some of the guitar parts, it started to feel better. The vocals helped. This is…
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Now listen She knows where to go She makes me glad Takes my hand Oh, on my way Now she's mad No, She's not mad She states fact as I lack Oh, on my way She lifts me up Now I'm on my own I'm home She sits aside I go inside Long gone This listless…
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Catching up after a month of software upgrade related glitches. This is for the 1 minute challenge from from another site. The challenge was sitting on my hands while trying to figure out a solution to the computer issues! But I'm feeling alright…
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A favorite style of my wife... like Kris Kristofferson, in a way. Maybe more folk than Outlaw Country...? The song has great meaning for me. Hope you like it! Doug
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If you're a Lou Reed fan, you may like this. As I developed the melody, I just cracked up about how my sound came out! I decided not to fight it... It's still very rough. I'll return to this one, when I get some time. But most will understand…
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An antique progression and a bit of thought... Thanks for the listen! Doug
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Just about going crazy these days! Mental health day... this has elements from an earlier tune of mine... Thanks for stopping by. Doug
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Ok, so I'm just a percussionist, and if your only tool is a hammer, the entire world looks like a nail. I get it. And I also get that our songs are our children, so we should be very careful about whom we let them play with. When I first heard…
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*Pilón* reveals a Cuban pattern, traditionally played on Timbales, but in this case on Jr. Congas & Congas (with gated reverberation and flanger effect). The rhythm of Pilón is based on the motions of pounding sugar cane. A new son reveals…
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One of my favorite songs of all time and one of my favorite voices. Thanks M.T. My Skin Some days I’m fine Yeah some days I feel sublime All the time But then there’s days I wanna crawl out of my skin And leave it in A…
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i am thinking about words tonight they can be hard as nails they-can be as shapeless as water they can break your heart they can hang like a chain hold you up for years cause you to think twice take away your fears you are falling in love…
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Something completely different- Uilleann pipes(Irish bagpipes) and synth. I wrote this tune over 20 years ago in the style of traditional Irish slow airs. It was recorded way back in 1991 for an album that's been out of print for over 15 years…
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A further march down the road in acl's evolution - and one of the many directions we've been dying to get to... it's, ummm, water-y. (And this song is especially dedicated to J Wentz.)
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This is a song I wrote with Lisa Purdy (who sings the harmony vocal) about the experience of depression. Jim Bouchard plays lap steel - I'm playing/singing the rest.
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Just working on some other projects and had a sudden urge to write this down. It started as discussions on the poor people in our world, then evolved to work in many instances with different relationships. It's ultimately a song describing realization…
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Guest said

Good one, great mix and playing.

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Just working on some other projects and had a sudden urge to write this down. It started as discussions on the poor people in our world, then evolved to work in many instances with different relationships. It's ultimately a song describing realization…
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Guest said

beautiful! Absolutely beautiful!

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An old Stephen Foster song (Pub. Domain) Always waiting, hopeful sorrow. Featuring my spouse, Marily!!!! I could have picked a song to do her justice, next time. My phrasing is kind of hard to follow...
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Greg Connor said

Good rendition of an old favorite.

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A favorite style of my wife... like Kris Kristofferson, in a way. Maybe more folk than Outlaw Country...? The song has great meaning for me. Hope you like it! Doug
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Greg Connor said

I like the things you did with the vocals. It really caught my attention. This is a great song!

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An old Stephen Foster song (Pub. Domain) Always waiting, hopeful sorrow. Featuring my spouse, Marily!!!! I could have picked a song to do her justice, next time. My phrasing is kind of hard to follow...
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terrysongs said

Foster, hit the mark, you did it good,Thanks

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I’m in the learning process. Hey, I’m enjoying it!

I appreciate this site, it’s laid back and nicely organized. The people here are very kind!

Thanks for stopping by!

Doug Crews-Nelson

from Madison, United States

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