So, I was looking through some pictures tonight of this and that, my beautiful wife, gig pictures from years gone by, random chicken suit images, images from hot tubs that hopefully won’t ever make it to the internet…you feel me.
I suddenly realized that for years I have been holding on to this music that I had created but wasn’t willing to really show anyone. I have recorded over 4 cds worth of music but always thought “eh, it isn’t good enough…that sounds like crap…that doesn’t represent who I am today…” , all sort of excuses. There are multiple songs that I’ve always thought I should record again, but honestly, I’m ready to move on.
But there is some special stuff in there. There are songs I wrote that I love. Songs that I hate. Songs that for whatever reason make me smile or cry or reminisce. Songs that I wrote when it felt like the world was ending and songs when things could not have been better. Songs that other people told me were their favorites and I never understood why.
I guess that is the point. To all of us it means something different.
That in mind, I decided tonight that all my music should just be out here for you to decide for yourself. I uploaded a decade’s worth of original music and I hope that somewhere in there is a song you might enjoy. Some of it is great, some of it is young and raw, all of it was written with the best of intentions, well…sometimes. One of these days I’ll figure out how to record my voice and get over my studio fear so I actually sound like I do live. Oh well.
A few thoughts…
Angel in the Rain – Possibly the best song I’ve ever written.
Leakin’ Gasoline – Back in the days when I experimented with open tunings.
Good Riddance – What else is there to say? Fare thee well and f@ck off!
Other Than – Written while I was missing my love
Gone Fishin’ – When my fingers worked!
I could go on and on…what do you like?
Thanks for listening.