AB Collaborations with
MIKE GABRIEL (AB on Guitars & keys)
THREE PHOTON (AB on Keys)
KEN MINTY (AB on third guitar)
MIKE GABRIEL (Mike on all Guitars)

AB Collaborations

“Just a Boy” is a haunting indie-blues track by Three Photons, crafted in response to a tragic local event. With raw vocals, analog warmth, and soulful instrumentation—including Jeff Roberts on bass and Andrew Borderick on B3 organ—the song captures the ache of senseless loss and the fragility of youth. Mixed with precision and emotional care, it stands as a sonic memorial: intimate, reflective, and deeply human.

A big thank you to Jeff Roberts and Andrew Borderick for playing on....."Just a Boy".

This sad and devastating local story has been on my mind for a long time.... I'm reminded about this tragedy nearly everyday as I run along the Mississippi Blvd and see the memorial. 

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Just A Boy
Written by TJG August-September, 2021


Thank you to Jeff Roberts (@jeff_roberts)for his catchy bass guitar work!
Thank you to Andrew Borderick (@andrew-borderick)for the fantastic B3! 
Thanks to Rene (@para-lia) for feedback on an early draft - always appreciate that. 

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Mix 1: September 23, 2021
Mix 2: November 9, 2021
Thanks to Eddie Cilettie for departing some of his wisdom about mixing ;-)

Verse 1
You move like a summer breeze
There's whistling in the trees
You're always on my mind
You were just a boy
Don't leave me alone

Refrain 1 - instrumental and hum

Verse 2
You know I hate Christmas Eve
It brings me to my knees 
You're always on my mind
You were just a boy
You were just a boy

Refrain
How they took your life
What a senseless crime

Verse 3
You said you were going for a ride
But I didn't say goodbye
You're always on my mind
Don't leave me alone!

Refrain
Well they took your life 
by surprise
Such a senseless crime
Such a senseless crime

Verse4
And After all this time
I can't heal
and baby sometimes I can't feel....

Refrain
Yeah they took your life
Yeah they took your life
Such a senseless crime
Such a senseless crime
How they took your life
How they took your life
Such a senseless crime
Such a senseless crime
How they took your life

outro
You move like the summer breeze
and I hear you whistling in the trees....

Just a boy (ft. Jeff Roberts and Andrew Borderick)

The Border Express
Andrew and Mike doing this instrumental tune.
I sent Andrew over a bass & drum track and told him to put some guitar tracks down.
And then he added some organ and did all the mixing & mastering.
I hope you all enjoy it as much as we do.
Andrew Borderick Guitar & keys mixing & production.
Mike Gabriel Bass guitar & Drums.

.© MCG Inc 2024

AB MASTERED SONGS

THE BORDER EXPRESS - Andrew Borderick & Unguided Express

Following a very rewarding collaboration with Keitonie (The Second Revelation:  https://soundcloud.com/kcm069/the-second-revelation-w-keitonie ) I thought I would push my luck and ask him if he would be interested in another collaboration, this time with a third guitarist ... I had in mind Andrew Borderick, a songwriter and guitarist for whom I have the greatest respect.   When I put the proposal to Andrew his enthusiasm quite blew me away.
	My idea was to highlite and contrast our three distinctive guitar soloing styles … Keitonie's rhythm and blues, Andrew's progessive rock, and my own melodic freestyle.   For the project I chose a piano boogie I'd written some years ago while in pursuit of a diploma in music (I got the diploma in spite of the song).   It's main use since then had been as a piece for jam sessions.
	The tracks laid down by Keit and Andrew were perfect for the exercise.   I hope you enjoy the excitement and fun of this Soundcloud jam.   I certainly enjoyed every aspect of it.

	Keitonie's SC site:  https://soundcloud.com/keitonie 
	Andrew Borderick's SC site:  https://soundcloud.com/andrew-borderick 


Lyrics:
	keep off the grass, if you smoke that trash
	keep off the grass, your mind won't last
	keep off the grass, and you can bet your arse
	keep off the grass, you should keep off the grass

	walk your walk, but stick to the track
	if you step on the lawn, wrong way: go back
	don't cross that line, keep off the grass
	if you can't read the sign, it says keep off the grass

	you can walk the dog, but keep off the grass
	you can do the boogaloo, but keep off the grass
	you can twist and shout, but keep off the grass
	and do the tango too, but keep off the grass

	walk your walk, but stick to the track
	if you step on the lawn, wrong way: go back
	don't cross that line, keep off the grass
	if you can't read the sign, it says keep off the grass

	if you smoke that trash   your mind won't last
	and you can bet your arse   you should keep off the grass

Autobiography of a Lab Rat

Keep Off the Grass

free download

Keep Off The Grass W Keit And AB

ALL THE DREAMS WILL CRY WITHOUT YOU
Written & Produced by Andrew Borderick Copyright AB Music 2015/2020
Featuring MIke Gabriel (UNGUIDED EXPRESS) on all guitars.
Key, Bass & Vocals by Andrew Borderick
Mastering by Mike Gabriel
Cover Design by my Granddaughter Elke Fletcher

WE LIVE SO FAR APART
BUT THE SUN GOES DOWN IN EVERY TOWN
AND THE DAYS WE GREW
YOU WILL ALWAYS SHINE

YOUR ROCKY MOUNTAIN LAND
TAKES MY HEART AND SOUL GIVES AN ENDLESS SMILE
I COULD LIVE IN YOU
YOU GET ME ROLLING HIGH IN THE SKY WITH YOU
(chorus)
ALL THE DREAMS WILL CRY WITHOUT YOU
ALL THE DREAMS WILL CRY WITHOUT YOU

NOW THAT I KNOW YOU
THERE IS MORE TO LIFE IT MAKES YOU CRY
THERE'S SILENCE IN THE AIR
NOW WE'RE FAR APART THERE'S ONLY PICTURES OF YOU
(chorus)
ALL THE DREAMS WILL CRY WITHOUT YOU
ALL THE DREAMS WILL CRY WITHOUT YOU
(break)
WE LIVE SO FAR APART
BUT THE SUN GOES DOWN IN EVERY TOWN
AND THE DAYS WE GREW
i WILL ALWAYS SHINE AN ENDLESS LOVE FOR YOU
(chorus)
ALL THE DREAMS WILL CRY WITHOUT YOU
ALL THE DREAMS WILL CRY WITHOUT YOU

ALL THE DREAMS WILL CRY WITHOUT YOU

ALL THE DREAMS WILL CRY WITHOUT YOU - Featuring MIke Gabriel (UNGUIDED EXPRESS) on Guitar.

Hello Soundcloud, thanks for the Listens, Likes and Support. Im from Melbourne Australia, I have been playing guitar for many years now and played in two bands during the 80's & 90's (STOLEN CAR original) & (STORM cover),both bands never released any material. Since 2010 i have been writing songs and tunes and recording them in my music room (3rd Bedroom), i play Guitar, Bass, Keys, BFD2 Drums(programmed)and Vocals on all of my songs which i class as Demo's, I love all types of music but Hard Rock, Rock to Alternative appeals to me most.
ALL SONGS POSTED ARE SUBJECT TO COPYRIGHT.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY THE OWNER.
Thanks again to everyone listening out there in the world, always looking forward to new material on Soundcloud,
Character Picture By, Rianna Borderick 2017
All artwork by Andrew Borderick
CONTACT : andrew@netec.com.au
Regards 
Andrew Borderick. (March 2017)