Yes, it's THAT "Thriller." I slowed it down and added some swing for a smoke-filled-room blues flavor.

I originally learned "Thriller" on acoustic guitar and wrote this swing arrangement of it because I thought it would be fun to play around Halloween for an open mic that I frequent. But the more I played it, the more frustrated I became about not being able to play it with the drums and bass I was hearing in my imagination. So I gave it the full band treatment and recorded it! I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed making this!

Thriller

Written for the Pittsburgh Songwriters' Circle, 2017 and newly re-recorded in 2022, "Prince Charming" is an upbeat song about the dark underbelly of a fairy tale ending.

Music and lyrics written by Jon Porobil
Based on the character of Snow White by the Brothers Grimm
All instruments and vocals performed by Jon Porobil
Mixed and mastered by Jon Porobil
Cover art by Ben Wright-Heuman

Prince Charming

Written in January 2022 and submitted for the Song Fight! of the same title. Dedicated to Jack Porobil. I miss you, Dad.

Music and lyrics by Jon Porobil
Vocals and all instruments by Jon Porobil
Mixed and mastered by Jon Porobil
Cover art by Ben Wright-Heuman.

Brace Yourself

A quiet, intimate song about the contradictions we all must embrace to pursue the creative arts. (Note: explicit lyrics)

Music and lyrics by Jon Porobil
All instruments and vocals by Jon Porobil
Mixed and mastered by Jon Porobil 
Cover art by Ben Wright-Heuman

Advice Song

Written for Spintunes 17, Round 1. Challenge - "Introduce Yourself." I thought about what my reason for introducing myself might be... And wrote my way into an addiction support group.

To be featured on my upcoming album The Camouflage Kid, coming Spring 2023!

Music and lyrics by Jon Porobil
All instruments and vocals by Jon Porobil
Mixed and mastered by Jon Porobil
Cover art by Ben Wright-Heuman

My Name Is Jon

People who've heard early versions of "Wake Your Demons" have said the following about it:

"Wow."

"Damn Jon. Wow."

"HOLY S***."

"Maybe his best."

...and, "Damn. Just, damn."

This song begins as a quiet and somber meditation on generational abuse, but soon builds into a cathartic orchestral crescendo as our main character vents her frustration.

"Wake Your Demons" will also be featured on my upcoming full-length album, The Camouflage Kid, coming spring 2023!

Music and lyrics by Jon Porobil. All instruments and vocals by Jon Porobil. Mixed and mastered by Jon Porobil. Art by Ben Wright-Heuman.

Wake Your Demons

Jon's first album published under his own name, Stages comprises 13 new songs of diverse genres but a shared theme of anxiety and struggle through a hard year. Includes six songs from Jon's recent winning run of the NUR EIN songwriting competition and seven other songs, all revised. Mastered by Andres Coca.

Henrietta's Eyes

The Handbook

This is Fine

Tolling Bell

Jon Porobil is a solo singer/songwriter/recording artist working from a home studio in Pittsburgh, PA. Jon plays many instruments and his music spans many styles, but his songs are always sincere and heartfelt.