An album of songs written my John Dyhouse, and recorded for a collaborative project with a fellow musician who is into recording engineer/producing, mixing and mastering in his newly created, own home studio. All lead vocals by John Dyhouse, all backing vocals and  instruments by my collaborator in this project.

On Vocals

So excited to share my first song with a fully instrumented backing. I was offered the chance by a friend to have guitars, bass, percussion and backing vocals on one of my songs. I jumped at the chance and enjoyed singing over the final arrangement. I am so pleased with the outcome. Would love to get some feedback. Thanks in advance if you can spare time to take a listen.

Please note, I have changed the image on this track! This red strat was gifted to me at the time, and I associate it with this arrangement BUT it is not me playing. My only contribution was the song and the lead vocals.

Babe I Get This Feeling (2023)

An update of a recently posted track, remixed and mastered. The second in a proposed collaboration between myself (lyrics and melody, and lead vocals) and the arranger/producer (backing vocals and all instruments).

BTW, the bottled beers were found quite recently and we thought they would make a great image for this track. My thanks to the brewery.

This And That (2023)

Third in a series of collaborations with a partner who plays and records all instruments, records my vocal, mixes and masters the track. The songs are and will be my own original material.
Basically my partner is using the project as an opportunity to be creative with the backing and feel/style and increase his skills in all aspects of recording modern music. I consider myself fortunate to have this opportunity to hear my songs with a professional backing.

This song was basically written (in 2020) with a simple ukulele backing in the style of a blues song; with an added bridge. The added rythm/percussion and some great guitar riffs improve the style and feel of the song whilst staying true to the original mood.

Title; Mr Nobody (2020)

Nobody listens to my plea
Nobody wants to listen to me
I'm just invisible, I'm not there
Nobody seems to care, for me.......
Mr Nobody

So many times I've tried to grow
Be the kind of man, I'd like to know
I'm just invisible, I'm not there
Nobody seems to care, for me.......
Mr Nobody

Call me mister No........body
Call me mister No........body
I'm just mister No........body
Nobody thats me!

Instro break

Nobody wants to be my friend
They got excuses I can't comprehend
I might as well….	not be around, I'm not there
Nobody seems to care, For me.......
Mr Nobody

Call me mister No........body
Call me mister No........body
I'm just mister No........body
Nobody thats me!

Outro
Nobody that’s me

Mr Nobody

Mr Nobody (2023)

"Get On Your Bike" is the fourth in a series of projects to create a fully arranged version of some of my songs. 

These are collaborative projects with an audio engineer just starting out in the field. He is hoping to learn from working on "the blank canvas" that my songs offer. Allowing him to work without preconceived ideas.

I write the songs and sing the lead lyrics. All other instruments and backing vocals, the mixing and mastering are down to my colleague. 

I am excited and very grateful for this chance to hear my songs "bought to life" in this way.

Get On Your Bike - 2023

Quick Christmas tune using KORG AG10 General Midi Sound Module and Cubase VST.

Its - A-General Midi -Christmas

This arrangement of a well-loved christmas carol was inspired by a visit to the RSC to see a performance of The Box Of Delights.

A simple carol, created with multi-layered instruments to create a real christmas treat. I am posting this video with the permission of the musician, a friend who does not have a SC account.

The First Noel

An amateur singer/song writer; in it for the fun and satisfaction. Enjoying rediscovering old recordings and sharing new original songs with friends and anyone who would like to join me on the adventure.

The songs and playlists/albums hold an eclectic mix of original material and covers; I have also recovered various analog recordings and sequenced tracks. I sing because I enjoy it and make no claims to any musical performance skills, you are warned....