Name: Doc's Guitar by Don Jennings
Duration: 2 min 50 s
Description: 1988 Washburn R305 parlor guitar, regular tuning, capo 3rd fret. Homage to the great Doc Watson, a national treasure.

Pick it my friend - love Doc Watson style -- great job !!!

Nice, Doc was from Boone area where my family lives

Trois points de suspensions…en duo avec Barrueco qui m'a fait l'immense plaisir de chanter ce titre avec moi! 

Je le savais depuis toujours,
La blouse et la trousse de secours
Le concours et toutes ces années sur les bancs de la faculté.

Les gardes au chevet des patients,
Passées trop loin de mes enfants,
A prendre soin des plus souffrants.

Tous ces destins que j’ai croisés,
Que j’ai portés, accompagnés,
Tous ces corps que j’ai soulagés.

Les pleurs des collègues épuisés,
Le courage d’un corps de métier,
Toujours debout bien qu’éprouvé.

Ces souvenirs tous imprégnés,
Là, dans ma blouse immaculée,
Le matin où je l’ai pliée…

J’veux pas rester à la maison,
Amputé(e) de ma vocation,
Pourtant je suis ma conviction, à tort ou à raison,
Trois points de suspension…

J’en ai rêvé depuis tout mioche,
Le camion rouge dans ma caboche,
Je peux vous dire, j’en ai bavé pour devenir Sapeur-Pompier !

L’espoir dans les regards piégés,
Derrière les pare-brise étoilés,
Les débris et la tôle froissée.

Ces mains serrant mes doigts gantés,
Dans l’urgence à me témoigner,
La gratitude du rescapé.

La suie sur les visages fiévreux,
De mes collègues valeureux,
Debout dans leur tenue de feu.

Ces souvenirs étaient gravés,
Au cœur de mon casque doré,
Le matin où je l’ai posé…


J’veux pas rester à la maison,
Amputé(e) de ma vocation,
Pourtant je suis ma conviction, à tort ou à raison,
Trois points de suspension…

Vous croyez que c’est par caprice,
Qu’on fait un tel sacrifice ?
J’ai passé ma vie à servir, saurez-vous vous en souvenir ?

C’était déjà là, dans mon corps,
Avant mes tous premiers accours,
Elle serait là ma liberté, ma force, ma créativité.

De ratures en refrains poignants,
J’ai travaillé passionnément,
Terrassé le découragement.

Chanté mon amour de la vie,
Un peu, beaucoup, à la folie,
A la faveur de mes envies.

J’en ai fait chavirer des cœurs,
Sous les faisceaux des projecteurs,
Et j’ai chanté tout mon bonheur.

Ces applaudissements enflammés,
Ils attendent bien protégés,
Dans les chansons que j’ai rangés…

J’veux pas rester à la maison,
Amputé de ma passion,
Pourtant je suis ma conviction, à tort ou à raison,
J’veux pas rester à la maison,
Amputé(e) de ma vocation,
Pourtant je suis ma conviction, à tort ou à raison,
Trois points de suspension…

Le large

Trois points de suspension... en duo avec Barrueco

Paola Madeleine:   Vocals
Ben Juul:                Drums, Mixing & Mastering
Dirk Taubenheim:  Guitars, Bass, E-Bow, Vocs

Anyone who has seen The Chosen might like this song. It is about Maria of Magdala and her first encounter with Jesus. Thanks so much, Paola & Ben!

Demo Songs

Maria of Magdala  ft. PAOLA MADELAINE

Musical piece inspired from a picture / Morceau inspiré d'une image.
Version 5 (20/12/2023)
Crédit photo : mel_dorado__ & luz_ifera_ (insta)

Chords / Accords  : 
A5 A5+f
[Dm] Am(add4)Am(add4)+b
Am(add2) Am (2x)
[Dm] Dm7/A Dm(add6)/A
Am Am
Fmaj7/A F(add4)maj7/A

Nuit urbaine

JTSunrise Rendition of St. James Infirmary

Slow Blues, 60bpm 4/4

[Refrain]

Dm                    A7              Dm
I went down to St. James Infirmary 
Bb7 A7 Bb7 A7 Dm
To see my Baby there
                        Dm                     A7                 Dm
They had Her stretched-out on a marble table 
Bb7    A7 Bb7 A7 Dm
Asleep, so cold, so fair

[Verse]

             Dm                      A7                Dm
Let her go, You let Her go, God you let Her
Bb7    A7 Bb7 A7 Dm 
Wherever You may be
                Dm                                  A7                 Dm
Couldn’t never look this whole-world wide-over
Bb7    A7 Bb7 A7 Dm
Find a girl half as sweet

[Verse]

            Dm                 A7                     Dm
Gonna bury Her in Her strait-laced boots 
             Dm             A7                 Dm
In Her  walk’n coat and Cloche’ hat
          Dm                    A7            Dm
Put a twenty-dollar bill in Her coin-purse 
        Bb7                    A7   Bb7 A7 Dm
So She’ll know She died standin' pat

An American folk song about going to St. James Infirmary to retrieve a deceased lover. The song evolved over time and potentially from British origins in the 1800s, roots can be traced to the early jazz and blues era in New Orleans. Lyrics and melody were adapted and rearranged by numerous artists over centuries and emerged from a blend of folk, blues, and jazz. It’s popularity grew through oral traditions, diverse interpretations, and legendary performances 

Marble tables were practical for hygiene in morgues due to their white, durable, and non-porous characteristics. The thermal mass of a thick marble stone slab table allowed for temperature retention—ideal for icing in warm climates or maintaining an ambient cool surface in morgues which were typically located in medical facility basements

During the late 1800s and early 1900s, fashionable women dressed in tailored jackets, walking coats, and tailored suits. Garments were designed to be fashionable and practical. Popular was the tailor-made suit, which consisted of a matching jacket and skirt. Suits could have varied styles, including fitted jackets with defined waists and skirts. A walking coat was characterized by its length and suitability for outdoor activities. Women's fashion during this period saw a shift towards more tailored and practical clothing

Unlike higher heels of previous decades, shoes in the 1920s often had lower, practical heels to reflect the era’s active style. Boots had lace-up designs, providing a snug fit around the ankle and calf. This style allowed women to participate in energetic social activities. A stif pointed-toe contributed to a sleek and modern look and had defensive advantages. Boots were made of leather or fabric. Suede and patent leather being also popular

A Cloche (“bell” in French) is a bell-shaped fitted hat that became fashionable in the 1920s, complementing shorter hairstyles of the time

"Standing pat", a poker term meaning to keep one's hand as dealt without drawing additional cards, suggests the idea of a person being content and staying true until the end

In 1927 Fess Williams and his Royal Flush Orchestra were first to record the song under: "Gambler's Blues", crediting Carl Moore and Phil Baxter’s “St. James' Infirmary”. The song became more popular after Armstrong's comedic 1928 recording which mocked more emotionally serious versions. By 1930 at least twenty different recordings had been released. The Duke Ellington Orchestra recorded the song multiple times under names like "The Ten Black Berries", "The Harlem Hot Chocolates", and "The Jungle Band”. In 1933, Cab Calloway's version was released in a classic Betty Boop cartoon and his instrumental version featured Calloway's related hit song - Minnie the Moocher. Irving Mills managed both Calloway and Ellington. Mills Music published both artists 

My version of lyrics. Info from the internet

JTS

St. James Infirmary

All Music vocals lyrics and production done by this guy....It's a moment in time when my heart was cracked. I love this track. Been sitting on the acoustic for years...decided to give it some Razz and give it light...Enjoy...

I just don't know how to cope
Its so ridiculous how we broke
And you would hide away
With all your feelings left inside
And now you're gone away
And it was ridiculous the way you left
Not a word, not a word to say
No apologies,
You just disappeared
While i was at work
You are so cowardly
The way you hide
And you can run away
Ill be okay my dear
I don't need you
Oh Why
Couldn't you speak a word
All you had to do was tell me so
And I would know
But you are such a crazy wreck
You can't get your shit together
And it's my fault

Ridiculous

rumbustious 'demo' (with Falsestart)

this is a gospel song i wrote a while back, hope you enjoy it, thanks for listening.

Holding On To Jesus

Holding On To Jesus, # @, Gene Jumper, ( Original ), Gene Doing All Vocal's, Music By: Norm Evans.

Enemies from the Future

Another track inspired by the Foundation SciFi books by Isaac Asimov. I love how his books pursue a mystery, only to be replaced by a new one just when you think you've got it... That's life for you. 
The guitar parts were played on a Duesenberg Paloma put through a pitch vibrato, plate reverb, a ping pong delay and a modern amp.

Approaching Gaia

A longer version here: https://soundcloud.com/michele-ansani/coffee-break-long-version

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Composed by Michele Ansani (2015).
Posted on SoundCloud: 2024, May 7.

Coffee Break (short version) *

1988 Washburn R305 parlor guitar, regular tuning, capo 3rd fret. Homage to the great Doc Watson, a national treasure.

Doc's Guitar

Don Jennings

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