New track after 3 years of delays.  This is a short interlude that has 23 time signature changes in it.  I used a lot more synth on this one to give a different vibe to it.  Verse is in 5/8 but changes often through the various parts and transitions.

Interlude #1

7th track. Bells, strings, organ, and a little vibraphone.

fpfw/b

The second song I ever wrote. 6/8 beat throughout with some funky bass, bells, strings, and the usual stuff I like to throw in.

The 9th track I've recorded.  Lots of time signature changes and a little bit all over the place.

A Walking Groove (Phases 1-4)

10th track recorded. I always imagined a spider going about his day to this song.  The verses, pre-bridge, intro/outro sound kind of spooky, with a happier chorus and bridge.

Gilbert, the Spider From Seattle

11th track recorded so far.  A little slower, finger-picked tune mostly in 11/8, with a 12/8 chorus.  I used a Reed-Organ sound for the main melody.

Clericapton

12th recorded song. Upbeat verse in 4/4 with 11/8 chorus and breakdown section.

Easily Influenced

13th Track recorded.  This one is in straight 4/4 and based on a song I written back in college on the ukulele.  I used strings, vibraphone, some guitar effects, plus the usual drums, bass, and acoustic guitar.

Drop D Uke

Originally this song was calls Drop D Uke.  It now features lyrics and vocals by Turtles and Girls. Via Reddit, I partnered with u/TurtlesandGirls who added vocals to the song and this version was renamed based on his lyrics.

Lyrics

VERSE:
The Jester changes his ways not to care
The Squire tells him he's a fool
But I know he's not there - Why?
The awful scent you carry by
I'll pass away you'll need a new way home
Their door is always swinging forwards and back again - Why?
Do you supply the withered smile?
Without a reason you must act arranged
The Squire never knew what's real (but I know)

CHORUS:
Nocturnal Chimes
Oh yeah, that's nothing
No, son of mine
Oh that's just nothing
Nocturnal Chimes
Oh yeah, that's nothing
No, son of mine
Denial!

VERSE 2:
Her perfume smells like sea men in a way
The cheapest wine you always bought
Next to half of mine - til'
The rubber touches my thighs
The way you dance away youths pleasure pain
Your day is full of piss and scars
That's the way to be fine
Dust off the pain and come inside
I asked the weather for a teddy bear
and now the dry off is so dull (Amazing!)

CHORUS (2x):
Nocturnal Chimes
Oh yeah, that's nothing
No, son of mine
Oh that's just nothing
Nocturnal Chimes
Oh yeah, that's nothing
No, son of mine
Denial!

BRIDGE:
The way I had to!
I separate my faith
Learn to retaliate
Mourn anyone gone by
The way I had to!
Leave everyone behind
This payment leaves me blind
The Jester in my eye
The way I had to!
I separate my faith
Learn to retaliate
Mourn anyone gone by
The way I had to!

CHORUS:
Nocturnal Chimes
Oh yeah, that's nothing
No, son of mine
Oh that's just nothing
Nocturnal Chimes
Oh yeah, that's nothing
No, son of mine
Denial!

Nocturnal Chimes ft. Turtles and Girls

This is the first thing I ever wrote on guitar, stemming back to a riff I was messing with in 2002.  It's based around a bouncy downward rhythm in 5/4 with a "verse" in another 5/4 groove. The bridge is all over moving from 4/4 to 3/4 to 7/8 and back again.

First Palindrome

Music I've written over the years that I've begun recording.  Mainly guitar, bass, drums, and keyboard.  I'm hoping to turn this into a bigger project and develop a few albums. Always looking for feedback - I need help recording, mixing, and all the technical pieces.

Major Influences: Dave Matthews Band, The Decemberists, Phish, The Tragically Hip, The Streets, Minus the Bear

Lion, the Tiger