I wrote this track as an expression of my frustrations at a lack of respect, humanity and general understanding of middle class South Africans towards the people that beg on the side of the roads.

It was published along with a series of photos on my blog: http://www.photographybyalon.co.za/theblogofalon/2015/9/3/mothers-of-the-streets

Street Side - Mothers of the Streets

7 - 7-16 - Chutzpah - Back To The Desert V 2 - Vocals Unmastered

In terms of the not so technical stuff, this song is about doing everything you can the best you can because you simply don't know how long you've got left in this world, so stay inspired.

In terms of the technical stuff I'm busy working on my general song writing skills, please don't mind the poor singing - I know it's not quite right but I won't let that hold me back from completing songs as I can always sub a singer in later for myself.

First time really recording keyboard in to the track as well using the M-Audio Midi keyboard my buddies bought me for my birthday.

Vox and guitar recorded with a Samson CO1U USB mic. Drums courtesy of Garage Band.

All mixing and recording done straight into Garage Band - I'm aware of a slight tremble when listening on laptop/cellphone speakers that comes in and out from the guitar riff, any advice on how to remove that would be greatly appreciated.

In 25 Years - V4

Lifted the piano slightly and decreased volume on the vocals at the end where I get a little bit too passionate, amongst a couple of other small changes :)

Happy Birthday Dror - v2 - remastered

The Mahdeb turns 30.

This version of the song has quite a few ideas bouncing around in it, I just wanted to record it at this point in one quick take just to see how it would sound if I was forced to perform tonight, and I think it's a decent rendition. 

By the time the gig comes round we will have crafted it and it will be tighter and improved. 

I really like the consistent toms build up that comes in around 1:43, I'd love to continue to use that, I think it can bring really nice texture to the song. 

Please use the comment feature from a computer to leave comments exactly where they're relevant - for example "bring the snare in here" or "be silent here until..."

Mo And Alon - Pony - Second Draft

We challenged ourselves to writing and recording a song from scratch in just 4 and a half hours - we think it came out pretty well! 

Recored in Reaper on Mac. Orry played guitar and bass through a Boss GT 10 effects pedal, and vocals were recorded using a USB mic.