Live, improvised pop songs with instant overdubs. Recorded October 2013. Recorded using ZoomR16, a bunch of mics, guitar, bass, drums, lap-steel, while cats watched. 

06_CAC_FrozenWine

Another batch of live improvised songs from the 2013 sessions. Recorded in one take - with instant overdubs - live to ZoomR16 multitrack.

19_CAC_PullTheCovers

18_CAC_ComeACallinsAllStars

17_CAC_SundayWalkers

12_CAC_PsychedelicBarnYard

10_CAC_MyRamona

Live, improvised, one-take  + with instant overdubs
2018

im·prov·i·sa·tion
/imˌprävəˈzāSH(ə)n/

something that is improvised, especially a piece of music, drama, etc., created without preparation.
plural noun: improvisations
"free-form pop improvisations"

222 ModernDayTarzanJane.WAV

217 MickAndKieth 02.WAV

215 ForgetYourTroubles.WAV

207 GotAlotUponMyMind.WAV

201 NorthgateHustle.WAV

The Come A Callins. 

We record all of our "improvised on the spot" songs live to 8trk. We then record overdubs - sometimes even before we've listened to the song - and do quick "rough" mixes. Nothing is labored over, keeping it fresh and "exciting" :)

It's a challenge as each member (Sarah Middleton (aka: Ryanne Come A Callin) on guitar, Scott Bennett (aka: Bryan Come A Callin)on bass, Duke Russell (aka: Hopin' Come A Callin) on drums) has to listen intently to what the others are doing, where the song is going, both musically and lyrically, and try to add something to the song without sinking it! Some results are better than others, but they are always interesting to listen back to. 

We've been creating this way for 15+ years now! Mostly we get together once a year, set up all the gear in the living room and record for 3 days straight. We call it a "music vacation" and we can hardly wait till the next time!

Thanks for checking out our music. Hopefully you find something you enjoy.

Take care.
Bryan


Bryan Come A-Callin

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