Real Australian Blues Vol 1

Bad Books

A demo of my song Same Old Circle as recorded by Sacred Blue Walrus back in the early 90s. 

Same Old Circle - Sacred Blue Walrus demo version

After a year off I thought I'd ease my way back into recording with this electric version of a song I wrote back in the 80's, which I used to play simply with acoustic guitar.

I Was A Fool

A very quick lay-down of a favourite tune of mine.
How's everyone feeling this fine bank holiday weekend?

The Blues Had a Baby

Tony(Tony's Lyrics) asked me if I could make a cover of one of his tracks. I always liked his songwriting, so I went through his catalogue. I decided to make a version of "Something about the rain". I did some changes in the music and added a chorus part for example. And this is how the song came out... Thanks for giving me the chance to work with you Tony! Here's a link to Tony's profile: https://on.soundcloud.com/fuvjFyYVzvwyp8f16

Something About The Rain - collab Tony Harris (Tony's lyrics) and Pat.E

Was making a quick late night backing track and this popped out.  Take 2 on the guitar solo.

Funked 49

I'm A Bluesman (Live at Castle Hill 10/09/24)

Ah…. So human. That’s me. This song comes from a poem I wrote with a newly penned second verse. And aren’t you lucky there is some more homemade percussion. Ha. (I need to learn bass guitar too…) Hope you like the song. In outdoor news: Many birds like waxwings and robins that make this place a migration stop, to feed on the berries, are long gone as they continue on their migration routes... It is so funny, these chickadees are all over the yard now, so I have been whistling their 'wood pewee' birdcall when I see them. And a downy woodpecker has been relentlessly pecking on the side of my house as there are tiny bees that have burrowed into the wood, leaving eggs, and then other insects take up residence there too. A culinary feast for the woodpecker. There's spots where that woodpecker has hammered several holes. Luckily not very deep. A couple years ago, I recorded another woodpecker hammering and used that as percussion for a song. Ha. So now, I am scrambling to get the last of the autumn chores done before winter hits. Collecting seeds, winterizing perennial beds, adding compost to the vegetable garden, and mulching around all the trees, shrubs and raspberries, while harvesting the last of the kale, leeks, cabbages, and whatnot, that can survive in these freezing temps now. Hope you’re all enjoying life. Thanks for dropping by, Mark

So Human

Here's a song I wrote and played.

"Water Don't Be Wet"

I would have sworn I'd seen it all
Been down this road before
With every Tweet, that's obsolete
My jaw is on the floor

But you won't let your sycophants down
On that, we can bet
And I'm done asking water,
"Water don't be wet."

Well shame on me for thinking we
Could change the way you think
And shame on you for all you do
You've brought us to the brink

And what you want, you got:
Your Montagues and Capulets
And I'm not asking water,
"Water don't be wet."

It don't matter how hard you've been trying
A heart of stone can't bleed so don't forget
There ain't no sympathy for the sailor from the sea
I'm done asking water, "Water don't be wet."

You've got a plan but it demands
That we all play our part
The moment we stand and join our hands
You're fading into the dark

You have to read the script; act three
There's a twist that'll spin your head
Well I ain't asking water,
"Water don't be wet."

It don't matter how hard you've been trying
A heart of stone can't bleed so don't forget
There ain't no sympathy for the sailor from the sea
I'm done asking water

Water Don't Be Wet

Here's a song I wrote and played.

"Waiting On Tomorrow"

When this is over
The moon is high
And you can smell that
Sweet magnolia dancing by

Off in the distance
Somewhere Uptown
You can hear ol' Johnny V
Is throwing down

Right 'round midnight
They're rolling in
You can't swing a cat at
8316 Oak in Carrolton

Back in the courtyard
They're rolling sevens
You can bet your bottom dollar
Someone bout to learn they lesson

I'll be right here waiting on tomorrow
Just as soon as I can be there I'll go
I've been holding on to memories
Of where we've been and what we've seen
And I'll be right here waiting on tomorrow

Ain't going nowhere
Where would I go?
Feeling down for the count
Spinning like vertigo

Keep on smlin
Like Jimmy said
Said it's hard to see around the corner
When you're seeing red

What we need - just a little more kindness
Where we be - In the middle of mindless vanity
A pride that'll steal your soul

Lay it down, now the burden's too heavy
Pound for pound, got you feelin unsteady
Won't amount to a dadgum thing
Get some air between, fo' it takes its toll

I'll be right here waiting on tomorrow
Just as soon as I can be there I'll go
I've been holding on to memories
Of where we've been and what we've seen
And I'll be right here waiting on tomorrow

Waiting On Tomorrow

Here's a song I wrote and played.

"...but anyway..."

I’ve been restless
Turning in my sleep
Waiting for the feeling
When you fall out of a dream

And your head lands on a pillow
In a bed that you had made
Waiting on the the corners of
The world to start to fade

Now they’re crystal clear
And I’m still here
But anyway...

I’ve been hoping
That I could hear your laugh
Disturb the molecules of air
Directly in our path

But I guess I’ll have to wait until
It’s safer for them to be still
Lord knows it’s entirely worth the wait
For now I hear you

Crystal clear
And I’m still here
But anyway...

But anyway..How are you
making sure the day is through
When you say your prayers
and lay your head to sleep

Do you ever feel lost
Now that there’s no bridge left to cross
No miles to go
No promises to keep

And it’s just another day
But anyway...

I been thinking
What all would we could do
With all of this behind us
Buy my wishin don’t ring true

It's harder to remember
Just how long this moment’s stayed
I know with every sunset
That we've lost another day

It’s crystal clear
That I’m still here
But anyway...

But anyway..How are you
making sure the day is through
When you say your prayers
and lay your head to sleep

Do you ever feel lost
Now that there’s no bridge left to cross
No miles to go
No promises to keep

And it’s just another day
But anyway...

When I wake up for a moment I forget
All of this information and I can catch my air
I’m sure I heard the wind blow but I’m standing in the window
And I can’t find no peace of mind out there

But anyway..How are you
making sure the day is through
When you say your prayers
and lay your head to sleep

Do you ever feel lost
Now that there’s no bridge left to cross
No miles to go
No promises to keep

No it’s just another day
But anyway...

...but anyway...

Songwriter and guitarist

This is a collection of home demos of (mostly) my songs that I have made over the years, including some collaborations with Derek Evans. Oh, and there's a couple of demos from Sacred Blue Walrus, a band from my past slipping further out of sight by the day.  Hope you enjoy.

Same Old Circle - Sacred Blue Walrus demo version

Walrus Fossil