Again, with my former band BlueShaker. in 2014. Lyrics by vocalist Arne Goossens, who reworked the poem "voor een dag van morgen" by Hans Andreus into a beautiful song. 
Arne on vocals, Peter Doppen on drums, Mark van Riel on bass.
Pic derived from the video clip we made at that time.

Handle With Care

For Tomorrow's Day

Yes, a fast tune! Also with my band BlueShaker. Title speaks for itself. Features a great drum solo by Peter Doppen.
Mark van Riel on bass.

Handle with Care

Tailchasing

A song composed and sung  by Cynfony. She asked me to play some guitar parts. Did also some editing, the mixing and mastering. Listen to Cynfony's  other stuff too!

Doom

Charlie Chaplin's "Smile".
Set in a dark, horrid subterranean landscape, one distant and hopeless cry for comfort is barely heard... 
Just one cry, obviously made against better judgement. 'Cos there is no sun anymore. And there really isn't anyone left to hear...

Smile

From the archives…
Back in 2003, I played in a duo with singer Annette Wisman.
I found this recording we made  of Stevie Wonder's beautiful 'Lately' on my ancient Roland recorder that I recently rediscovered in my garage.
I remixed and mastered in Logic, and liked the result
I'm still amazed by Annette's voice! She should be heard, so I'm sharing this with you.

Lately

In 2005 I recorded the album 'Snakehat' with my band at that time: Junkyard Dogs. Recently i rediscovered the entire project on my old Roland HD recorder that i haven't used any more since 2010. 
I transferred everything  to my computer and remixed and mastered this song. 
Musicians:
Peter van der Sluys - Drums
John Reuser - Bass
Ron Gershwin - Vocals
PJ Jochems - Guitars

Hoochie Coochie Man

A relaxed tune, with lots of melody across the instruments.
Perfect for lounging at a beachclub

Could've Been, Should've Been (The Wave)

Could've Been, Should've Been (the Wave)

Lament

Recorded in 2007 with my band at that time, Junkyard Dogs. I recently remixed this Willie Dixon song.
Vocals: Ron Gershwin
Bass: John Reuser
Drums: Peter van der Sluys
Guitar: PJ Jochems

Special Guest:
Harmonica: Ruurd van der Vegt

I Just Want To Make Love To You -2024 Mix

A seductive, repetitive groove, followed by some relaxing sounds of nature and a short lullaby. 

The Pump

Saying 'goodbye' to a wish, a dream, an idea that lingered in your brain for a long time.

Farewell Song

Guitarist, Composer, Producer, educator

 PJ got his professional education at MI in Hollywood, California, where he graduated with honors in 1991. 

After graduating, PJ returned to the Netherlands where he started a career as a studio musician and performer for many artists and bands. With both feet firmly planted in  Blues-rock soil, PJ has ample experience in all music styles, from classical to fusion. All posted tracks features PJ as composer, instrumentalist and producer. All re-posted tracks always features PJ's guitar playing, sometimes also as producer, and occasionally as (co)writer.

PJ Jochems

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