These are the first few songs spanning ten years of writing music, playing in different bands of multiple genres, and having ideas come from both unique and familiar places. Some represent love, loss, wanting to be what the person you love most needs you to be, as well as some instrumental work and folk songs that have different cultural influences. Some tell a story, others bare part of my life and soul. Produced through Audacity recording software using an acoustic guitar, a few samples, and instruments improvised out of what I could find nearby. I plan on releasing more as they are completed or re-worked, but for now I hope you enjoy listening to them, as much as I did making them.

Profession

Islander

Give You The Moon

For The Glory

This song has to be about 5 to 6 years old at this point, if not more. Part of the Long Island Blues-Rock Alternative band The Vagabond's debut album Slow Whiskey (that never actually debuted), this is an anthemic reminder of the things we truly live for in this world. Working heard trying to chase a dream, leaving our mark on this world and being remembered by those most important to us. I hope you enjoy it, and a special thanks to Gerry Moran, and Jason Hazell. For without them, this song would never have existed.

Giant Leap (Unplugged)

A dramatic reading of an original poem. Based on the story of The Nightmare Before Christmas, the story is a retelling of a stranger's experiences, upon waking up in Halloween Town during the Halloween festivities.

Hail To The Pumpkin King

Here is a tribute to my absolute favorite guitar player, Stevie Ray Vaughn. Recorded on a solo 12 string acoustic for what would become his final studio album, the memory of this song continues to provoke my deepest thoughts of love and friendship, in a time when it is easy to forget. When you are trying to focus on your own life, and coming together to laugh and revel again after a long while can be the best medicine for your heart. This cover was done on a solo 6 string acoustic, as I do not own a 12 string unfortunately. I hope you enjoy it.

In Step

Life By The Drop

As the days of Spring fall away faster than we even realize, Summer is upon us. Despite the insanity in the world today, I invite you to groove along with an easy, laid back jam about Summer blues turning into Summer love. Inspired by a picturesque scene of a couple traversing down Port Jefferson during the summer tourist season, and taking in the breathtaking views of the port before sneaking off for some ice cream at one of the best parlors on Long Island. Co-written by Jason Hazell of the musical experience WHIP, and featuring Meredith Gubernick as the female lead. We hope you enjoy it!

Summer Love Song

My perspective on the current events of the world. There really isn't anything more I can say about the unrest. All we can do is stay strong and true in our goals to try and make this world a place worth living. In the words of Bob Dylan, 'It's a hard rain's gonna fall', so hopefully, we can make it through the storm and stand clean on the other side.

The Painted Sky

Here is a tune I came up with after being stuck inside for too long. I managed to work throughout the entire pandemic but still stayed inside and didn't venture out much. One day, my wife and I just got fed up with it and decided even if we couldn't go out and do stuff, that we could still go for a walk. There's some elements of other beliefs I have in here, but I like to think that this time makes for a good summery jam. I hope you enjoy it too.

One Day

This is a song about the hardest time in my life, spent overseas. I had run short of friends at the time as my buddies were shuffled off to different assignments, and I was left carrying the torch for a while. When it really hit me how long I had been gone at that time, on top of missing some very important dates back home, the anxiety of it all had gotten to me. I went from screaming silently to writing this song about my experiences of losing strength, and losing myself foe a little while there. Having come home and recuperating through therapy and with the support of my wife, I have never felt better and I am thankful for that. I hope that if you ever shared the feeling that I had when I decided to write this, that you know you're not alone, and you can always ask for help. I hope you enjoy it.

Brett D