Category: Music
A Whiter Shade of Pale
This song has been stuck in my head since I first heard it in college. I love playing the descending bass line on the guitar and had intended to record a version with a melodica or accordion for the organ part. But it’s too beautiful to mess around with. So, here’s my take using a…
A music without beginning and without end
Nadia Boulanger was a composer and music teacher in France – one of the best teachers ever. Among her students were Aaron Copland (Fanfare for the Common Man), Quincy Jones (producer of Michael Jackson’s best albums), Astor Piazzolla (bandoneon [accordion-type instrument] composer – I heard his music from a street band in Italy), Philip Glass…
John Mayer covers
Here are a couple of recent John Mayer covers. I’m increasingly impressed with him as a songwriter, bad boy personal life aside. These were recorded a couple of weeks apart and I didn’t realize I wore the same shirt for both. We may not be the Young Ones very long.
Close to Me
A friend of mine draws pictures and will trade them for covers of songs he likes. Here’s the latest. His drawing, a tribute to my recent struggles with dandelions in the yard: My video, “Close to Me” by The Cure:
Brandi Carlile cover contest
Brandi Carlile has a cover contest going right now. Top 5 will be picked by YouTube view counts and then judges will select the winner among them. Winner gets a trip to Los Angeles and some time on stage with the band at The Orpheum Theater. Here’s my entry, which includes some cheezy mini-me effects…
