Going a little country.  An upbeat song about endings and beginnings.

"Next" Demo Mix

I wrote and recorded this song on our sailboat anchored in Simpson Bay Lagoon, St. Martin, just outside of a little town called Marigot.  It was a challenge with our five kids aboard and only 12V power, but I had a fun.  It's a little rough around the edges, but I suppose I don't mind that so much.

Marigot - Rough Demo

Here's a scratch demo recording I made one night at home.   Complete lyrics are:

When I was a young man
I dove off of cliffs
I drove with the top down
And spent summers adrift

When I was a young man
I walked across glaciers
I climbed up to summits
And jumped out to the sky

Now I’m older and see what life can bring
I’m a reckless man whose done responsible things

I went off to college and got a degree
I took a one night trip to Vegas
To enjoy the warm breeze
I drove from coast to coast 
Without a wink of sleep
I surfed out in the ocean as far as the eye can see

Now I’m older and see what life can bring
I’m a reckless man whose done responsible things

I landed a job and moved out to New York
I married my wife and welcomed the stork
Now we Christmas with my parents
And pay the ConEd bill
When the kids are in bed is when things are mostly still

Now I’m and see what life can bring
I’m a reckless man whose responsible things

Now I work straight the night 
Until the sun comes up
But before my work is done
The kids have grown up
No they are driving with the top down 
And diving off of cliffs
Once I was a young man who spent summer’s adrift

No I’m older and see what life can bring
I’m a reckless man, who’s done responsible things.
  

Reckless Man

A cover of needtobreathe's Multiplied written by Bear Rinehart and Bo Rinehart
Lead vocals - Erik Orton
All instruments - Erik Orton
Backup vocals - Emily Orton, Karina Orton, Emily Rice, Michael Rice, Patricia Cook, Kami Stewart

Multiplied

I'm a big fan of this tune, especially Jack White's cover.  It's still rough, but we had fun working on it.  (We did 1 take on my iPhone in our living room.) - Erik

Vocals - Karina Orton
Rhythm Guitar - Alison Orton
Lead Guitar - Erik Orton

I'm Shakin'

The concert didn't get recorded, but here's us rehearsing in our living room.  

Music & Lyrics by Erik Orton
Guitar - Erik Orton
Ukulele - Alison Orton
Tambourine - Emily Orton
Back-up Vocals - Eli & Lily

Going Home

An original song by Erik Orton. Recorded with a single SM-58 mic.

Mini-Van Man

Singer/songwriter.  Sailor.  Author.  Family Man.  Based in NYC.  On the road and ocean as much as possible.

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