and so the 12th song is now complete – click below to stream or download:
Where Is The Sun
Today I had a listen to the 12 songs recorded so far and I’m very proud of what we have “in the can”. In fact, I am now leaning towards wrapping things up with this song and shortlisting the best 10 songs for the CD.
We hope you’ve enjoyed this window into the making of our 3rd record. We’ve given away 44 downloads featuring various mixes of each song and that has hopefully given you an insight into how we work. But – the work is not finished yet. I’ve noticed the songs need some additional mixing, so I’ll be doing that in the coming weeks.
The album will be called “Fire And Ice” and will be available from all the usual digital stores as well as a limited edition digipack CD release by March/April. Stay tuned for sneak previews of the album artwork and final track listing in the coming weeks.
it took awhile but we’ve finally finished song # 11, Open Your Eyes. As usual, click on the song title below for the streaming and download links.
Open Your Eyes
let us know what you think!
This week I added a lead guitar part, 2nd rhythm guitar, Hammond organ and harmony vocal.
I’m still not sure what the lyrics really mean but what the heck – it’s catchy and has a great beat. Enjoy!
I Wasn’t Born Yesterday
and now for something completely different . . . .
I originally wrote this song way back in 1993 (!) but have never made a proper recording of it until now. Originally it was slow and kind of bluesy and for some reason I sang it in some sort of Nick Cave meets Jim Morrison voice. Here’s a demo I recorded in 1993 – guitar, bass, drums and vocals recorded on a Yamaha MT-100 4 track recorder.
I Wasn’t Born Yesterday (1993 demo)
In 2007 when we were shortlisting songs for the 2nd SSA record, I recorded a new demo. This one was uptempo and the vocal was an octave higher in pitch.
I Wasn’t Born Yesterday (2007 demo)
this one came together pretty fast – since the first demo mix I added harmonica, trumpets and synth while David Bos added some guitars. we had a bit of fun mixing the song so we’re giving you two versions – a 7″ and a 12″ if you will. the edited version clocks in at 3 and a half minutes, the full unedited version is a little over 9 minutes (!)
You Can’t Say No (full version)
You Can’t Say No (edit)
enjoy!
song # 8 – now titled Wherever You Are Tonight – is now complete and ready for your listening pleasure. just click the song title below and a little player will pop up where you can choose to stream or download the mp3. enjoy!
Wherever You Are Tonight
Can You Feel?
we now have seven songs completed! changes since the last rough mix was posted – several lead guitar parts from David Bos, a new bridge in the middle of the song featuring Fender Rhodes and mellotron and a new arrangement for the last third of the song. enjoy!
here it is folks – finished mix of song # 6 – Bottom Of The Sea
this is a real change of pace – literally – so might take you a couple of listens to get into its laidback-ness.
changes since the original mix – vocals and backing vocals courtesy of yours truly and numerous lead guitar tracks courtesy of David Bos.
we hope you like it!
without further ado, here’s the finished mix of “How Does it Feel?” As usual, just click on the title and you’ll have the option to play the mp3 from the blog or download to your computer. as always, we’d like to know your thoughts!
How Does It Feel?
and so – finally – here is song # 4, Stand and Deliver -
Stand and Deliver
(click above to access streaming audio and download link)
this is the first song on the record to feature SSA guitarist David Bos and – as usual – his guitar work elevated the song to another level.
download it, share it, let us know what you think of it!
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