My version of Bob Dylan's masterpiece. Hope you like it! Recorded using a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 interface, Rode NT-1A mic and Cubase.

Guitars used: Tanglewood TW40 O AN E (Acoustic) & Indie Two Tone custom (Electric)

Knocking On Heaven's Door - Tom Groenendaal (Bob Dylan cover)

© Tom Groenendaal
Music & lyrics by Tom Groenendaal
Produced & mixed by Joep de Bruijn

Lyrics:

I'm glad to meet you, this is the new me. 
In all of my pride and glory, I’m twice the man I used to be.
Left my doubt behind, I’m standing firm and tall.
Seems like gravity saved me from this freefall.
No longer on the side, I'm standing right in front of you, yeah. 
No need for asking questions, just say you like this new me too.

My days of worry are behind me from now on. 
I'm starting over, I'm not running anymore.
My days of worry are behind me from now on. 
I’m following the sun, yeah.
And now I’m following the sun.

Woke up dreaming, about how it could’ve been. 
Girl if you ask me, that’s the way it should’ve been. 
But I’ll find a way out, don’t you worry about me.
I will break my way out, and set myself free.
No longer the shy boy, I'm standing right in front of you, yeah. 
No need for asking questions, just say you like this new me too.

My days of worry are behind me from now on. 
I'm starting over, I'm not running anymore.
My days of worry are behind me from now on. 
Now I’m following the sun, yeah.
And now I’m following the sun.

Following the sun

Boy, am I glad I discovered Afie Jurvanan aka Bahamas! What an amazing guitar player and singer/songwriter. Totally hooked on his music, I've had his albums on repeat for the last couple of weeks, and even got to see him in Rotterdam (Rotown gig). This song, especially the lyrics, really touched me, so I figured I'd make a cover of it. I hope you'll enjoy it!

Lyrics:

Sunset sings the sweetest tune
Just the song he wrote for his true love the moon
I held you dear since the dawn of time
You know it's true that for you I shine

Going up, you're coming down 
I'm only hoping some day you'll turn around
Cause I'd be shining and then you'll see
Who could love you more than me?

How I wish you felt the same
I'm jealous of the wolves when they howl out your name
I send my love bouncing from star to star
So it can find you wherever you are

I'm going up, you're coming down 
I'm only hoping some day you'll turn around
Cause I'd be shining and then you'll see
Who could love you more than me?
Ah who could love you more than me
No one could love you more than me

Bahamas - Sunshine Blues - Cover

!DEMO! Ik heb de afgelopen maanden niet stilgezeten en ben veel aan het schrijven geweest. Één van de nummers die hieruit voortgekomen is, is het nummer Only thinking about tomorrow. Om jullie op de hoogte te houden van wat ik zoal doe, heb ik besloten om de demo van dit lied vrij te geven. Dit betekent dat deze versie ongemixt, onbewerkt en dus vooral NIET definitief is! Toch hoop ik dat jullie er van kunnen genieten. Veel plezier er mee!

Lyrics:

Trying to plot it out
 I write it up and I dream out loud
And then I ask myself
What is growing up all about?

My friend, he ain’t got no plan
He’s looking for himself someplace else
Just sailing away
I guess he’ll be okay

I’m a man of constant sorrow
That’s the song I sing most of these days
But I’m just half the man
Next to who’ve already sung it 

Only thinking about tomorrow
Only thinking about tomorrow
I’m here on my own, and I’ve got nothing to show for
Only thinking about tomorrow
Thinking about tomorrow

I’m looking for a clover
A compass or a piece of advice
‘Cause  the jokes and the smiles 
Are just a disguise

The angels on my shoulders
Are fed by tangles from within
I’m two steps behind
But my flower is still growing

Only thinking about tomorrow
Only thinking about tomorrow
I’m here on my own, and I’ve got nothing to show for
Only thinking about tomorrow
Thinking about tomorrow

Only thinking about tomorrow (4x) 


(Demo) Only thinking about tomorrow

Just a small demo for the guitar geeks out there following my Soundcloud channel. This cool pedal arrived this morning, and I'm pretty satisfied about the sound so far! Just trying to get that Jerry Garcia kinda mojo going on!

EHX Q-Tron Small Demo

Demo of a guitar I am selling. Playing some Vai, it's been a really long time since I played in this style, but it was fun doing some shredding and dive bombing again! Recorded with a GNX3 into Cubase. 

Caliber JCK demo

A small demo of my new amp and my custom made cabinet, loaded with Celestion G12H-65's. Enjoy!

Two-Rock Studio Pro 50 Demo

If you could fall in love with music, I'd have a crush on J.J.'s music and this song in particular. I want to live in the world of this song, it's truly beautiful. 

My cover of J.J. Cale's song Magnolia. I've been really discovering J.J.'s music since the day he died, starting with the album Okie which my grandfather bought 40 years ago. Along with John Mayer, Eric Clapton, Grateful Dead, Bahamas and Neil Young, J.J. Cale is among my biggest influences nowadays and I wanted to honor him with this cover. I hope you'll enjoy my humble attempt of this beautiful song.

Lyrics:

Whippoorwill's singing
Soft summer breeze
Makes me think of my baby
I left down in New Orleans
I left down in New Orleans

Magnolia, you sweet thing
You're driving me mad
Got to get back to you, babe
You're the best I ever had
You're the best I ever had

You whisper "Good morning"
So gently in my ear
I'm coming home to you, babe
I'll soon be there
I'll soon be there

Magnolia, you sweet thing
You're driving me mad
Got to get back to you, babe
You're the best I ever had
You're the best I ever had
You're the best I ever had
You're the best I ever had


Magnolia - J.J. Cale (Cover by Tom Greendale)

Saturday night jams often turn out into nothing, but sometimes evolve into something cool. The latter happened tonight. Really getting into this one. 

14/3

Little Walter Rides Again

Greendale - Lonesome Caleb - Live - UNMIXED

This is my version of this Bob Dylan's masterpiece. It's the first song I recorded by using a Rode NT 1A studio microphone, a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 interface and Cubase. Still figuring out how to get the best sound possible, it's quite challenging I must say, but it's loads of fun! 

Don't think twice, it's all right - Tom Groenendaal (Bob Dylan cover)

© Tom Groenendaal. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. 
Played, produced and  mixed by Tom Groenendaal.

New version of this song, hope you'll enjoy it!

Lyrics:

I'm glad to meet you, this is the new me. 
In all of my pride and glory, I’m twice the man I used to be.
Left my doubt behind, I’m standing firm and tall.
Seems like gravity saved me from this freefall.
No longer on the side, I'm standing right in front of you, yeah. 
No need for asking questions, just say you like this new me too.

My days of worry are behind me from now on. 
My life will be full of joy and my sorrow'll be gone. 
My days of worry are behind me from now on. 
I’m following the sun, yeah.
And now I’m following the sun.

Woke up dreaming, about how it could’ve been. 
Girl if you ask me, that’s the way it should’ve been. 
But I’ll find a way out, don’t you worry about me.
I will break my way out, and set myself free.
No longer the shy boy, I'm standing right in front of you, yeah. 
No need for asking questions, just say you like this new me too.

My days of worry are behind me from now on. 
My life will be full of joy and my sorrow'll be gone. 
My days of worry are behind me from now on. 
Now I’m following the sun, yeah.
And now I’m following the sun.



Thomas Verdedali

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