Main improvisation for the Johnny Lange Films short “the other side.” Recorded in September of 2023 using various elements of the studio and ambient sounds. Inspired by 1980s horror soundtracks, viewing early cuts of the short and tapping into my own other side.

the other side improvisation 1

Part two of improvised music inspired by the themes from “the other side,” a short by Johnny Lange Films. Recorded in September of 2023 using various elements of the studio and ambient sounds. Inspired by 1980s horror soundtracks, viewing early cuts of the short and tapping into my own other side.

the other side improvisation 2

Part three of improvised music inspired by the themes of Johnny Lange Films short “the other side.” Recorded in September of 2023 using various elements of the studio and ambient sounds. Inspired by 1980s horror soundtracks, viewing early cuts of the short and tapping into my own other side.

the other side improvisation 3

Improvisation number four for soundtracking the Johnny Lange Films short “the other side.” Johnny said, “give me some more guitar stuff” Recorded in September of 2023 using various elements of the studio and ambient sounds. Inspired by 1980s horror soundtracks, viewing early cuts of the short and tapping into my own other side.

the other side improvisation 4

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A song about love, work, and drinking.

King of Beer 
(Amaya/Mullenhour 2025)

You said that you’re a singer 
Who could hit all the high notes
As long as I kept pouring the rye

You claim to be a painter
Who could show me new colors
But all I see is clear blue sky

Well you used Evan Williams
Like your name was Sherwin Williams
And now I’m watching it dry

Chorus:
If I raised a glass confession,
To each of your professions,
I’d probably be drowning in my tears
You said that I loved you,
I’d soon be anointed,
The king of all the beer. 

You said you were a Queen 
But the crown I’ve seen
Is blended 50 times in Manitoba(and your name ain’t Victoria)

You claim to be a poet 
but darling don’t you know it 
Four Roses ain’t red, I hope you’re not dead
Your verses rain down like the finest champagne. 

(Chorus)

I still dream of a place for us. 
A barstool built for two, 
where the tab never runs out. 
Juke box playing a song that never ends…
99 bottles on the wall again 
Long live The King.

(Chorus)

King of Beer

Hello. I am Darren. I am a Songwriter and Musician living and recording in Chicago.

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