A collection of original tracks I've written and recorded that were just for fun and not for any specific project I was working on.

The New Originals

i pretty much find shit around soundcloud that i like and add it to this playlist and listen to it when i'm out and about and shit idk

good shit

A patriotic US rock anthem with a powerful, uplifting chorus for every proud American to sing along with. 

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Perfectly suited to complementing any US brand, institution, or competitive sporting event, such as World Cup, Olympic Games, Superbowl, World Series, etc.  Recorded in the classic style of popular US rock acts such as Springsteen, KISS, ZZ Top, Kid Rock, etc, with a strong melody that can easily be reworked to suit other music genres such as country, acoustic, pop, EDM, etc., as needed.

Composer Colin Anderson is co-creator and former music director for Grand Theft Auto, one of the world's most successful videogame franchises, with sales of over 200M copies to date. His pioneering audio design and iconic compositions defined the "radio station" music format for the brand, an innovation used in the game to this day that has won numerous awards and been copied by countless other videogames since. Lyricist Linton Osborne is a popular Scottish vocalist and entertainer best known for fronting veteran Scots-Rockers Nazareth on their global tour in 2015 when legendary singer Dan McCafferty was unable to fulfill his touring commitments due to health issues. However, despite Linton's own considerable vocal talents he has left the singing on this track to Adam Cunningham. Adam is an in-demand session vocalist based in Nashville who was picked by Adam Levine of Maroon 5 to join his vocal team on season 13 of NBC's “The Voice” TV show.

Together they have created a heartfelt tribute to America; a rousing reminder of just how great a country the US can be when it upholds its founding ideals and brings its people together to stand united.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/4PGr2bIAWndErFnRGVFRg8
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/1575184578?i=1575184579
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rF4GGixosUA
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/track/1424408682
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/albums/B098NQ48RL?trackAsin=B098NNGFLS

Single Only

United States

An EDM track that takes inspiration from G. Michael Hopf's famous quotation on the cyclic nature of history.

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Composer Colin Anderson is co-creator and original music director for Grand Theft Auto, one of the world's most successful videogame franchises, with sales of over 200M copies to date. His pioneering audio design and iconic compositions defined the "radio station" music format for the brand, an innovation used in the game to this day that has won numerous awards and been copied by countless other videogames since. 

Vocalist Churemi is a super-talented Nigerian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and two-time State Music Competition Winner whose other works can be heard here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-EwK7mXV4GcFXD5iW_y0A/videos

History Rhymes

A wistful rock anthem that speaks to the heart of every working person today, working harder just to stand still. The very definition of how many of us feel today - broken, tired, and working longer and longer hours just to stay where we already are.

Fast, one-stop clearance available. 100% master and 100% publishing rights controlled by Tinpot Tunes. Contact: colin(dot)anderson(at)tinpot(dot)com

Composer Colin Anderson is co-creator and former music director for Grand Theft Auto, one of the world's most successful videogame franchises, with sales of over 200M copies to date. His pioneering audio design and iconic compositions defined the "radio station" music format for the brand, an innovation used in the game to this day that has won numerous awards and been copied by countless other videogames since. Lyricist and vocalist Linton Osborne is a popular Scottish singer and entertainer best known for fronting veteran Scots-Rockers Nazareth on their global tour in 2015 when legendary singer Dan McCafferty was unable to fulfill his touring commitments due to health issues.

Together they have created an anthem for working people everywhere.

Broken Working Man

As a life-long Prog Rock fan I'd originally planned to create a radio station called "Ridiculous FM" for Grand Theft Auto 2 - broadcasting "Regressive Rock" to the citizens of Liberty City around the clock. 

It didn't happen for various reasons, but ever since then, during late night jam sessions (and the occasional lunchtime one too) with my muso friends, I've enjoyed wondering what my Prog Rock track for Ridiculous FM might have sounded like if I'd actually gone through with it. Eventually it became a bit of an in-joke my friends would use to rip the piss out me. Any time I played them something new I'd written they'd invariably ask if I was planning to use it as part of my Prog Rock epic - secure in the knowledge it was never, *EVER* going to happen. 

Almost...

Eventually I decided it was an itch I just had to scratch. So here it is, 15 years late (which surely must be some sort of record for missing deadlines, even by DMA Design's impressive standards), I give you GTA2's missing Prog Rock track "YTZ" by the band Aori. 

To paraphrase Derek Smalls, I hope it lends a more 'sophisticated' perspective to your Kill Frenzies :-)

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The "Credit Where Credit Is Due" List:

All music written, recorded, and performed by myself with help from the following people:
* Neil Horsburgh - vocals  (voices, most lyrics and vocal melodies plus many suggestions for musical improvements, https://www.facebook.com/ethelvince & http://www.lovecommandos.net/blog/band/neil-horsburgh/)
* Robert Burns - additional lyrics (check out some of his other work here: http://www.robertburns.org/works/ )
* Goran Rista - drums (via http://www.gorangrooves.com - bonus kudos for translating my "dubba dubba cha" MIDI sketches into incredible drum performances)
* Peter Allan - guide vocal tracks, moral support, and at least one absolutely critical lyrical suggestion
* Andy Whyte - drum programming advice and support
* Grant Middleton - synth programming advice (https://youtu.be/qRxImioeWvw)

And the "Without Whom" List:

* Joyce Davidson (fresh perspectives and emotional support)
* Steve Carter (ears, eyes, and cover art)
* Will Anderson (cover photo and honest feedback: https://www.flickr.com/photos/35179162@N06/page1)
* Chris Harrison (fresh perspectives and *almost* backing vocals! http://isospin.bandcamp.com/)
* Rob Bates, Ken Bearman, Richard Price, Andy Hubble, Andy Thorpe, (fresh perspectives and (occasionally) "too much f**king perspective" ;-)

Thanks also to everyone else who helped or inspired me along the way, plus the cast and crew of the good ship GTA past, present, and future. It's always great to see our humble little cops and robbers game going from strength-to-strength and evolving spectacularly along the way while still maintaining the irreverent spirit of the original. 

Oh, and not forgetting Take 2's legal team (in advance) for going easy with the 'cease & desists' - thanks folks, it's just for fun! :-)

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YTZ By Aori - GTA2's Missing Prog Rock Track

Barney Error Song

Come Over When You're Sober

Awful Things ft. Lil Tracy (prod. by smokeasac x IIVI)

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Swept Up - Lil Broomstick [Prod. Bricc]

In September 2003 Under the Dome played two hour-long improvised sets for Chuck Van Zyl's Stars End radio show at WXPN Philadelphia's studios (https://www.starsend.org/chuckvanzyl.html). This track was written and recorded back in Scotland but wholly inspired by that experience. It later featured on Under the Dome's "Colin Woz 'Ere!" album.

Colin Woz Ere!

Under the Dome - Philadelphia Experiment

Maker of Videogames & Interactive Audio Archmagician. Best known for inventing Grand Theft Auto's radio stations.

YTZ By Aori - GTA2's Missing Prog Rock Track

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