NotePad Demo Version of - The Imperfections of Life

*This is the 'notepad' version of me coming up with ideas, writing them down or just going straight to recording them bit by bit. 
The recordings range in age and quality. Me trying to learn to sing, lines improvised to fill spaces, bad playing to que where guitar solo's will be, etc etc. All the real imperfections the album is based on. 
Im not looking to push this version out, just make it available to the people who might be interested in my 'behind the scenes' workings.

No, i dont mind people downloading/sharing links, and for updates/contact, head to the socials (at the front).
Enjoy!
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The Imperfections Of Life - Notepad Version

An unfiltered journey through the eyes of our fictional main character, The Boy, exploring all the imperfections from his view of life. We join him through the magnificent and the arduous, only to become haunted by his harrowing howls of agony, forcing us to confront everything it truly means to be human.

Across a 17-track spectacular, we open the door to the cesspit that is modern life: rage, loss, reflection, and a healthy dose of distrust — all glued together with the minute remnants of the stubborn hope that led him down his chosen paths.

Bum notes, bad lyrics, terrible vocals and unpracticed parts all included. An emotional oil spill, The Imperfections of Life isn’t about escape; it’s about confrontation.
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The Imperfections Of Life 
Written by - James Richard Appleby (Jimmy Lightning)

.Composed/Arranged/Recorded/Engineered/Produced/Mixed/Mastered by - Jimmy Lightning 
.Lead Vocals/Backing Vocals/'Female' Backing Vocals/Noises - Jimmy Lightning
.Lead & Rhythm Guitars/Bass Guitars/Lap-Steel Guitars/Acoustic Guitars - Jimmy Lightning
.Drums & Percussion - Jimmy Lightning
.Synths/Keys/Piano's/Electric Piano's/Organs - Jimmy Lightning
.Sound Efx/Sampling - Jimmy Lightning
.Programming - Jimmy Lightning 
.Dialogue - Jimmy Lightning/Glenn Richard Appleby/Anna Paula Appleby/Sasha Craig
.Animal Noises - Jimmy Lightning/Dogs-Ben/Chubba/Guinea Pigs-Iggy/Ozzy

Recorded at - Warren Avenue Studios (Springfield Missouri)/Shacklegate Studios (London)/ The Cell Studios (London)

.Artwork - James Sivapragasam/Jimmy Lightning
.Photography - Jimmy Lightning
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1.Broke
2.Mamma's Stash
3.You're So Far Away
4.The Imperfections Of Life - This Is The Boy
5.Sick & Mental
6.Rather Be A Hero Than A Coward
7.What For?
8.Your Time Is Numbered
9.Across The Hill And Over The River-Part3
10.The Battle Of The Acorn
11.Preminitions - A World Without Cancer
12.Common Sense
13.My Song 9 (Working Title/No vox)
14.The Imperfections Of Life - The Method Behind The Madness
15.Shall We Go Out And Play? 
16.Flashbacks Of The Boy 
17.Turn Back Time

The Imperfections Of Life - Notepad Demo Version

Written, arranged and performed by James Lightning Appleby

The Imperfections Of Demo's

Not That Long Ago (Live)

Not That Long Ago (Live @ The Roundhouse)

I Know (Cracka No No) ft Herbal T and Big G

Cabaret MSTRD _mp3.mp3

Improv song 'Dollhouse' came up with day after meeting Steve Vai at the London Guitar Show in 2009.

Steve (Dollhouse)

NotePad Demo Version of - The Imperfections of Life

An unfiltered journey through the eyes of our main character, The Boy, exploring all the imperfections from his view of life. We join him through the magnificent and the arduous, only to become haunted by his harrowing howls of agony, forcing us to confront everything it truly means to be human.

Across a 17-track spectacular, we open the door to the cesspit that is modern life: rage, loss, reflection, and a healthy dose of distrust — all glued together with the minute remnants of the stubborn hope that led him down his chosen paths.

Strings buzz, voices strain, emotions spill. The Imperfections of Life isn’t about escape; it’s about confrontation.
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The Imperfections Of Life 
Written by - James Richard Appleby (Jimmy Lightning)

.Composed/Arranged/Recorded/Engineered/Produced/Mixed/Mastered by - Jimmy Lightning 
.Lead Vocals/Backing Vocals/'Female' Backing Vocals/Noises - Jimmy Lightning
.Lead & Rhythm Guitars/Bass Guitars/Lap-Steel Guitars/Acoustic Guitars - Jimmy Lightning
.Drums & Percussion - Jimmy Lightning
.Synths/Keys/Piano's/Electric Piano's/Organs - Jimmy Lightning
.Sound Efx/Sampling - Jimmy Lightning
.Programming - Jimmy Lightning 
.Dialogue - Jimmy Lightning/Glenn Appleby/Anna Appleby/Sasha Craig
.Animal Noises - Jimmy Lightning/Dogs-Ben/Chubba/Guinea Pigs-Iggy/Ozzy

Recorded at - Warren Avenue Studios (Springfield Missouri)/Shacklegate Studios (London)/ The Cell Studios (London)

.Artwork - James Sivapragasam/Jimmy Lightning
.Photography - Jimmy Lightning


The Imperfections Of Life - This Is The Boy

Mamma's Stash

Broke

You're So Far Away

Sick & Mental

The Imperfections Of Life - The Method Behind The Madness

They aint pikeys are they?

Here is the second track "For Desire" from my debut solo E.P.
Written by Carmody
Produced by @tommisch
Artwork by Etienne Bruce
Lyrics below.... 

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This is for desire she said
as she lay waiting for you in her bed
she just wants to feel the edges of herself
be reminded the weight of you felt like no one else

And it's not love we lost 
we just forget to nurture its cause
and I've been waiting on you 
to make us feel brand new 

She said this is for the words I forget to say
I love you most of the minutes of most of my days
but sometimes we step out of line 
I miss the beat of your pulse by mine 

And it's not love we lost 
we just forget to nurture its cause
and I've been waiting on you 
to make us feel brand new 

Please don't wait till we're strangers in our bed
till your loving someone else instead 


And it's not love we lost 
we just forget to nurture its cause
and I've been waiting on you 
to make us feel brand new 



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Carmody - For Desire

Tilting [Demo]

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Sing the Nightmares a Lullaby is an uplifting and inspiring song to bring light even in dark times <3

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Jimmy Lightning  is a London based independant solo musician, previously touring with various bands and artists up and down the UK, and across Europe.

This page is a personal collection of recordings by James Lightning Appleby ranging from Covers, originals, solo demos, group demos etc.
 
Please feel free to contact for enquiries/bookings and find me on social media with the links listed below.

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The Imperfections Of Life - The Method Behind The Madness

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