pop songs with an alternative edge, catchy yet defiant...

Melancholy Love Song (For Lack of a Better Word)

Just some random favorites I really wanted to try out ...
I recorded it with the H1 Handy Recorder, so the quality sucks (I know) ... I appreciate hints how to get better and where to improve! Thnx!

The Connells - 74 75 - Cover

74 - 75  (The Connells) NEW!

The song is built around an Am-C-G-Am chord progression. Mike Connell said it "was pretty much just another failed relationship song" that took influence from older bands such as the Byrds and Big Star to more contemporary artists including Echo & the Bunnymen, R.E.M., the Replacements and Teenage Fanclub. Connell was living in a one-bedroom apartment in his hometown of Raleigh, North Carolina when he began writing the song in early 1991, and he struggled for months to finish the lyrics. Connell remained grateful that the record label did not attempt to influence his writing, as "at the height of the grunge era, 1993, they sure as hell would not have suggested that we come up with an acoustic-based, mid-tempo snoozer."

'74-'75

A Karaoke-Version of one of my favourite songs, '74-'75 from The Connells, recorded at Audiodrive in Sinsheim.

Peter Schmuttermaier - 74 - 75 (cover)

'74-'75 (The Connells cover)

throwback style, underground sound, think The Smiths meets The Cure meets The Connells, with naughty lyrics. 

Pretty Sheets

Beautiful, powerful, hook-laden, and equal parts pop and rock. Radio-friendly while still being true to their independent roots.

Way I See

Still Wasting Time

“We Walk the Same Line”, featuring the co-lead vocals of Kim Virant (Lazy Susan). Chimestone offers their unique spin on a timeless song, originally recorded by Everything But The Girl.

We Walk The Same Line (Feat. Kim Virant)

If you love something, set it free.  If it comes back to you, it was meant to be.  Unless you throw it in the river.

Since I was singing in the car or under the shower with occasional life performances with local musicians, I'm now in the process of professionalizing myself. I am a baritone, the two demo tracks might give an idea about my range.

Chimestone has been recognized for powerful and emotional vocals coupled with melodic, driving, and hook-laden musicianship – equal parts pop and rock. Radio friendly while being true to their independent roots, the new release “Chimestone” consists of all original material, with one specially selected cover song – “We Walk the Same Line”, featuring the co-lead vocals of Kim Virant (Lazy Susan), the band offers their unique spin on a timeless song, originally recorded by Everything But The Girl.

Recorded at the legendary London Bridge Studio in Seattle, Washington.

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