MOURNING HAS BROKEN

What is this, some kinda tango? Whatever, it's just the bare bones of a song.

I was thinking about a certain "special" someone when writing this. I ultimately decided not to pursue her. It would have never worked. But that sure doesn't stop me thinking about her way too much. Maybe I'll put some lyrics to this one day. Till then . . . .

SOMETHING TO FORGET ME BY

Rough demo.

"Mr. Downs has created yet another quasi-cinematic musical masterpiece, a story about a legendary Spanish stallion no man could tame ... and the women who loved him." Rex Reed - New York Times

Thanks, Rex! I couldn't have said it better if I'd said it myself! ;)

NONE DARED RIDE THE ONE THEY CALLED DIABLO

Rough demo, just documenting the music only and not the melody or vocal.

SCENE OF THE CRIME

INTERSTELLAR COMMUTER

Rough demo of just the parts of the song, minus the melody.

The Song Formerly Known as Lester

Rough demo. Vocal tune, lyric not included here.

CAUTION TO THE WIND

Rough demo of just the parts, minus the melody.

WHAT FRESH HELL IS THIS?

Wishful Thinkin' Jam 4 Jotunheim

Wishful Thinkin'  jam 3 too rolling stoned

Wishful Thinkin'  Jam 2nd jam

First jam in ~25 years. gene downs (guitar), kenny frick(drums), vaughn hall (bass), pat mcguire (keys)

Wishful Thinkin' Reunion Jam 1st jam

Moon River

Just a bit of noise to present my modified '67 Traynor YBA-1.

NOODLING and STOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE

SIX FOOT UNDERTOW parts

My best commercial song. Something I don't do a lot of.

PRAYERS OF STEEL

ATMOSPHERE

LOVE ME TENDER

AND THEN SUDDENLY

CAN JENNY COME OUT TO PLAY?

SAID THE HAMMER TO THE NAIL

Playing around with my highly modified Garnet Rebel PA amp.

GARNET REBEL PA 90 BLUES

In memory of my true soulmate. Love you forever, doll baby.

When I hear that wind blow
Down the path from Wilson mountain
Is it you, I hear a callin'?
Annie girl, oh Annie girl

When I look to the west
'Cross the miles that lie between us
I can still see you smiling
Annie girl, my Annie girl

When the leaves have turned to brown
And winter's due
As I watch the sun go down
I'll think of you

When I hear that wind blow
Down from high on Wilson mountain
I know it's you, I hear a callin'
Annie girl, dear Annie girl

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ANNIE GIRL

Demonstrating what can be done with only the first and second fingers of the fretting hand.

Two Fingers Of Death

Demonstrating some fretless guitar playing.

FRETLESS GUITAR.aif Audio File

In memory of my dear Annie on her birthday.

CLOSE TO YOU

FADE TO BLACK

OUTLANDER

WHEN IT RAINS

Just the melody from a guitar song, actually, rearranged for my very limited keyboard skills.

CLOWN FUNERAL

Work in progress: All scratch tracks, waiting for real drums before re-tracking. Unmixed. No bass yet. All sounds are digital - no real amps used, drums are digital. Should end at about 5:40.

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