Okay, after a nice delay, I’m getting back to the piano melody that was posted several weeks ago. I had it all worked out as a slow, maudlin ballad, but it just didn’t feel right. This is a rough (read: ROUGH) recording of the direction I’m taking the song. Next week, I’ll have re-recorded everything [...]
It started out better than most But then it took a turn I failed to realize It didn’t matter where or when Where can I go? Where have I been? Can I leave here tomorrow? Or will I just be back again? Roundabout little girl You took your turn with me Oh and you won’t [...]
Broken Promise. Couldn’t record this week due to laptop repair, but you get a WatchPaper song instead! Lucky you! I’ve known an evil that lives inside my chest A sinister feeling that never let’s me rest My dear, please sleep for me And I can’t be held responsible for what I’ve done to love It’s [...]
PROMISE the piano song will be finished for next week, for now: a WatchPaper tune. Punched me in the mouth and I lost my teeth Now I’m all bark with no one to bite I used to think that I was tough But then you went and called my bluff I’m so sorry, Caroline. She’s [...]
For those who’ve been keeping track, you know that not everything I post is a full-fledged song. I think it’s interesting to put sketches out there to see what interest there might be in taking it to a finished product. This week is just such an occasion. Let me know in the comments what you [...]
Here are 3 songs from Watchpaper’s most recent gig at Otherlands.
2 variations of the same song, and the rationale behind them
Live recording from our last gig at Otherlands. Join us there: Friday the 25th.
A different vocal style for me, written/recorded last night just for TGST.
A rare song *not* about a girl. Enjoy the respite.
A little ragtime ditty I wrote when I bought this here piano you’re listening to in the vid.
From rough video to full treatment, I give you the ‘final’ version of “Holler in the Alley”.
’67. 289 cubic inch V8. 3 speed. 17 years old, driving from FL to MS on US 90. This is your raison d’être.
This one goes out to every pretty girl I’ve crushed on and sung to.
Some recent fun on a Sunday afternoon. Co-written with Blaine Loyd, recorded live.
A new tack: Stripped down YouTube clips for TGST, straight from my living room.
A slack tempo ragtime for the next time you find yourself ambling in an alleyway in the Crescent City.
A sad song, if you’re in the mood. Experiment: comment if you listened.
This week is a work in progress. Piano groove with drums. Check back for final next week!
Close your eyes for me
Be still and know he’ll come back
Try and close your eyes for me.
Apparently, crawling back and begging works for some. I’m not that guy. Yet.
Two black dogs go running
Behind the broken tree…
Don’t dream to your detriment, but at the same time don’t lose your sense of wonderment.
Break it all up so you can pull yourself together. And whiskey.