I’m really pleased to share the first of my base tracks, Screen Door.
[it’s called that because the only lyric that suggested itself to me so far is “I’m a wasp on a screen door”!]By way of background, here’s a a recent Facebook* post:
So, here’s a thing… For about 4 years now (maybe more), I’ve had this set of chords that I’ve ended up playing at practice or just when setting up my rig – 3 separate sections, forming a Verse, Pre-chorus and Chorus of a never-written blues-rock song (kinda Black Crowes-ish, though not quite southern enough).
I’ve toyed with it, as you do, but everything I come close to writing for melody and lyrics sounded just too American – and I have neither the accent, nor swagger to pull it off.
Yesterday, to keep myself level during self-isolation, I got a whim to record drums, bass and primary rhythm guitar, so that I could offer the track out to others in my muso network to either a) contribute to; or b) use for whatever they want to do with it.
Did that in the afternoon, after working on other songs for the next record, and I REALLY like how it’s shaping up (think Oasis playing a Memphis honky-tonk and you’ll be close).
Thing is, as soon as the initial tracks are done, my muse kicks in, with other parts I could add, and I begin to become protective of it (as we all do about our work in genesis). Really interesting to catch myself right in the middle of that sensation.
Yet, even though I love where it could go, it remains a long way from my wheelhouse in terms of vocals and accent – so I think I’m going to go with original plan.
I’ll tighten things up later today and then post a link to mixed audio and original stems for anyone who wants to use it.
[and maybe I’ll let myself scratch that particular itch at the same time…]
Gotta love music.
Screen Door – Base Track
The base mixed track and all individual stems are now FREE to download from my online store, just add them to your cart and then waltz through checkout to get your download instructions.
DOWNLOAD “SCREEN DOOR” BASE TRACKS & STEMS HERE
I’ve enjoyed putting this track together and am looking forward to hearing where people take it.
More coming soon,
Love-peace-trust,
* I’m going to be moving away from Facebook over the coming weeks, and centering most of my artistic work here at #HeavyFolkNoise. Make sure you subscribe here to stay notified of what’s happening!
