This is the lead track from the new LP 'Vandalism'. Soon to be released on Bandcamp. The album will feature 11 SD/VG tracks, most of which have never been released before. Also included in the album are the first 2 tracks that Si and Gabe shared. Long deleted from Soundcloud's infant days. The album is an eclectic mix of tracks showcasing the 'art of the mix'.

Follow the link on Simon's homepage for Bandcamp. 

This track is the 3rd version, an early mix of the track 'Tanglewoods on Fire' which featured on the 2013 release 'Across the Atlantic'

All rhythms, acoustic guitar and bass - Van Gabriel
Electric Guitars - Simon Dwight
Produced by Van Gabriel

Copyright Simon Dwight and Van Gabriel

Roughs

The Oblivious Optimist (V2)

A Van Gabriel Version of a track to be featured on our new LP. There have been recent changes to this track. This is the penultimate version. The final version will be released soon. S

Live Big(Van Gabriel Production)

From forthcoming Live 2024 release - an early mix as tribute to the passing of Rick Buckler. Love and peace to his family. x

2. To Be Someone - Live at the Apothecary Tap 24.8.24

Hot from the studio.
Milton Keynes, England via Woodstock, New York State, USA
Your thoughts on this initial mix of a brand new collaboration are welcomed!!

'If I Had.....' Simon Dwight and Van Gabriel (demo)

A guitar and drum based improvisational instrumental recorded using the lo-fi DAW garageband. 
Written and Recorded in Great Linford, Milton Keynes 2016
Licensed by Tide Recordings 2016

Into The Deep

A short blast of guitar improvisation amped up. 
How do I feel about Rock? Indifferent (today).

Written and recorded in Great Linford, Milton Keynes 2016
Licensed by Tide Recordings 2016

Indifferent

Joe Strummer has influenced my thinking and my values across many decades of my life.
The man, the music, the ideology of 'do it yourself'.

He is a modern icon in a world of plastic and dayglow Barbie dolls and Beckham aftershave.

This song is from his second solo release with the multi-talented Mescaleroes. If you look them up on youtube you will see a version of this on the Letterman show... 

A tribute therefore to one of the icons that lead me to 'do it myself' and ignore the conventions and get on and 'make some noise'...

The version is roughly mixed with some reverb on the backing vocal. Other than that it is very rough because my small daughter was about as you will hear throughout the song,,,,

Johnny Appleseed (Joe Strummer and the Mescaleroes cover)

A brief slide show shot of silence and solitude. Created from a demo session recorded in 2016 using garage-band.
Written and performed by Simon Dwight
Great Linford, Milton Keynes

Solitude

A demo of a new tune. Especially written for the Soundcloud Tombola.
Revolving around the 'spring' of 2019.

New Bloom (demo)

I have always loved The Who. And I always will.

Here is my first attempt at covering the uncoverable.

And my first entry in the SCRS Chart. Fingers crossed. Please share. 

Enjoy then Favourite or DL.

The Kids are Alright (The Who - Cover - Improved BV version)

Go to:
https://simondwight.bandcamp.com/track/she-said-gonna-be-here-soon

More information on the track, DL and 2 extra tracks are available. Lyrics included.

SheSaid (Gonna Be Here Soon)

A cover of the Bob Dylan Classic 'Knockin' On Heavens Door'.

I have always had affection for this song. I have played it on street corners busking, I have played it in quieter moments at home. I have often thought about recording a version, and as I have had some time on my hands I asked Gabriel Vanore if he would like to produce. 

Here is one of the 3 drafts he gave me. Possibly the most accessible version. Thank you Gab.

Guitars, Vocals and Drums: Simon
Mixing, Mastering, Engineering: Gabriel

For more on Gab check out his page here on SC: https://soundcloud.com/vangabriel

Simon Dwight

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