this song came. about when i was challenged to write a song on request.
One guy had a girlfriend called Louise, and that was the chosen subject.
very happy. with. the outcome.
Influenced by Elton John  and Danny Wilson
Great Vocal Sound i cant remember what mic but helped by the wider frequency available on Reel 2 Reel.

Louise.WAV

this  song was inspired on 2 levels. the last 4 or 5 songs have been very personal, so i decided next song would be more universal and upbeat.
the other inspiration was watching blind date and remembering those feelings going on a first date. probably my most commercial  effort. for a long time.

No Promises -(Just Go With it)

This is a bit different. for me...
it's a concept song.The intro is 1 minute and 20 seconds long, it's a homage to some of the brilliant INSTRUMENTAL  music around at. the moment.
set in the future technology is. so good , you cant tell humans from robots.
our main character is female working in entertainment.is  she a robot?
you decide!!!. she is controlled by her misogynistic job description , until through determination .... or a computer programer who takes pity on her  upgrades. her program... and frees her .again you decide.
its a chance to take around 5 minutes out your day and use your imagination, and forget all the terrible things happening in the  world
like in Ukraine... don't lose control.. its worth fighting. for!!!......
 Enjoy ..

Sparkle!

this was a very organic creation.very pleased with it. a lot of effort on writing a good strong melody with  a good genuine vocal performance.
very influenced by Womack and Womack George Michael and of course Luther Vandross. a lot of effort also went into production but limited RAM meant i could not achieve all i would have liked such is  the limited system i'm using.

So Powerful-

This song was. along time in creation. I have been suffering both mentally and physically recently, so what would come out was going to be dark, however its actually a song of inspiration.
I am amazed at the people of Ukraine and other countries,  suffering yet show amazing resilience despite  facing  death, destruction but carry on. Sadly its not over yet i wish them peace and  a positive outcome

Unbreakable

iv'e wanted. to write this song subject  for ages .Was just waiting. for the right vessel.its a fictional story. It's written in the 3rd person style.
It opens with a women experiencing her last day on earth, but vowed her efforts to survive wont be in vain, she will donate her organs to
"those in need".  later our main character  experiences the same situation, however after much searching find a donor and are now able to carry on with life thanks to some one else's selfless act.

On a personal note at my worst stage of liver disease i was very near having to have a transplant, but fortune smiled on me and although ill never be healed i limited the damage as much as possible
DID YOU KNOW 7 PEOPLE DIE EACH DAY THROUGH A LACK OF A DONOR? EACH DONER CAN SAVE 8 LIVES AND IMPROVE 75 OTHERS

if you can give the ultimate gift..... the gift of life 
xx

The Gift ( 2nd Chance)

first New song of 2023, Its about change and choice, some we choose , some are presented to us as a choice.... some not.
in this case its a couple who are not completely at peace, but find change too uncomfortable... until one or both decide to make a change.
I sampled Michael Jacksons Man in The Mirror, i wanted to use the 
"make that change part" but ended up using another section

i enjoyed. doing the vocals on this one very luther again and abit earth wind and fire lol enjoy!

Winds Of Change

This was a very devisive song at one point i nearly binned  it , but persevered. it welds  2 styles together blues rock, influenced by early Mcartney, Sheryl Crowe, THEN moves into Steely Dan circa Goucho.
if found it really hard to to make it work, until i came up with 3rd section
which is basically the chorus . And just when it starts to groove....i'ts done, my shortest song for ages.
its about people who come into your life, this my attempt to vent my frustrations at a few people i wish i never met. who impacted my life negatively .

I expect  it will be loathed. and liked in equal quantities lol, but it has. some interesting parts which i why i completed.
Don't think its my best but still worth completing... hopefully. let me know.

also was very unwell making this, abad chest infection and horrific toothache which will result in a route canal shortly .... gulp so....
BE NICE

The Games That You Play (That I Wont)

This song was written after hearing about the considerable amount of deaths of well known musicians, actors and sports people etc who died  recently ,some very young and it deeply affected me.
Then i had my own bereavement. After 17 years one of my beloved pets lost his battle of life to cancer. Cocoa my black cat.
This was written as a tribute , but in such a way it could be of comfort to anyone, so if it offers comfort to someone you have lost 
please be my guest.
its in my  usual area of a good soul vibe , but left simple and sparse to highlight the vocals and lyrics. it has a blue nile type vibe  or 1975 ish  feel to it ...it was a good example of restraint over content.

A Life Without You

Inspired. by the events in Nottingham recently.
They refused to let the event decline into hate and violence, even though the acts were cruel and pointless.
This is a tribute to all such events, we must not let hate win.
"plant a seed" and make a difference.
It has a hip hop feel, but unleashes a rock anthem type chorus to be uplifting and inspiring..

Had a few problems recording, which results in an unwanted minute of silence at. the end, making a 4 minute song look like a 5 minute one.
LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK?

As One

my last 2 tracks were heavy duty subject matter, so i decided next song should be upbeat , positive and fun.
The result , hopefully is a very simple, but well crafted pop song with a good dance beat.
 its boy meets girl , falls for girl , but knows she has a reputation for foolin around. his friends  say , she's not for you.
But he is so into her he cant help him self, and the message is
EVEN WHEN PEOPLE DON'T THINK YOU WILL SUCEED
YOU HAVE TO TAKE A CHANCE..... cos it JUST MIGHTt be the best thing ever!!!
All my usual boxes ticked, Luther influenced verse  and the driving beat is influenced by womak and womak Footsteps.

Thanks for reading.... let me know what you think?

Chance On You

I was asked to remix for a sync opportunity, so i took it back to zero and redefined each stem.
The result is a more lively feel, reverb on original dry vocals, delay at end to create an elevation of chorus.
Sadly my mac is very old, so you can only do so much before the processor struggles to make all alterations effectively..... so a compromise was reached.

So Powerful (New Remix)

He Lives (2024 Version)

This song was written for my wonderful wife of nearly 25 years.
I also wanted something i could play simply on the guitar 
this fits. the bill nicely.

Its from my Reel 2 Reel Sessions
There is a video version on  my You Tube Channel

Call It Love Reggae Version - 04:04:2024, 16.27

This is a story telling song..... A very sexy story....lol
A man comes home from Army, Navy Oil Riggs.
He's been deprived of his female companion....
What do you think is the first thing on his mind?

All music played by my good self, except the piano and organ, Played by the talented Barry Stansfield.
Thre is a very popular video for it on You Tube....
Wanna Subscribe?..... why not lol

The Ryhthm I'm Given - 04:04:2024, 17.36

im from Glasgow.
been in music as long as i can remember.
formed bands ,gigged ,wrote songs recorded songs, produced others. colaboarated with many.
Torrance &Hollywood and Ian Donaldson to name a few.

Currently focussing on recording and starting to write again.
hoping to have songs published or collaborate with interesting influences.
Thanks for reading!

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