You sing beautifully and say hello to the guitarist dad

Nice family performance, especially your vocal! Bravi tutti!

This is a wonderful and heartfelt cover of the iconic song. Your daddy strums a fine guitar, and your vocal timber first reminded me of Willie Nelson who famously covered this song.

Your Dad is a pretty good acoustic picker, nuanced playing, and great to hear you singing country Mark with a great natural voice.

Woooooooow. That's so special man. Amazing. Kudos and love to all the family dude. Love seeing this

TBD sent me here..love this amazing song..love yer version...well done you and dad

a few songs where I take a turn at the singy part, either the lead, or backing harmony, or just a little noise here & there.


Playlist photo by John Curley; iPod Photoshopery by me

Singing stuff (songs with voices)

I composed this piece inspired by my mother-in-law, who one day told me the story of the warrior Benkei. The music was created directly from Finale software.  Art by Haruno Kanemitsu.
Youtube video: https://youtu.be/MoYYL89BCWs?si=X9Ht1x5fvn02k4NT
© 2013 Pamela Illanes-Tatsuoka. All Rights Reserved."

Benkei

Sono questi i giorni decisivi della nostra vita. Da molti punti di vista. 
C'è chi ve l'aveva detto, senza compromesso alcuno, e non da pochi mesi, ma da subito.
Non perché medico, ma perché libero nell'intelletto e nello spirito, perché cosciente dei mali del mondo. Perché nemico dei servi del Male.
Sappiate riconoscere il valore reale delle persone. La cosa più difficile al mondo. 
Ma oggi più che mai necessaria.
Uniamoci e denunciamo. E combattiamo uniti, contro i servi della menzogna, per la verità e la libertà, per noi e per il futuro dei nostri figli.
E che Dio ci aiuti e salvi.
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These are the decisive days of our life. From many points of view.
There are those who told you so, without any compromise, and not for a few months, but immediately.
Not because he is a doctor, but because he is free in intellect and spirit, because he is aware of the evils of the world. Because enemy of the servants of Evil.
Know how to recognize the real value of people. The hardest thing in the world.
But today more than ever necessary.
Let's unite and report. And we fight united, against the servants of lies, for truth and freedom, for us and for the future of our children.
And may God help and save us.

Apriti a Dio  *  Open up to God

I took this one down a little while ago to fix up the structure, and I think its internal balance is better now. Ultimately I think it will sit best as Part II of a three part larger track. Just need to write the other parts now!

Crazy Sad

an excerpt of the intro of a song written by my good friend Dyniss from back in the day when we were in a band together (lead vocal - Dyniss, harmony - me). It's a good example of our vocal tandem when we sang together. 

Here is a cover of Dyniss's band covering "We Can Work It Out", with me on vocal lead: 
https://soundcloud.com/user-432503709/we-can-work-it-out-with-dyniss-vocal-mark?in=user-432503709/sets/singing-stuff

Here is a medley of Dyniss tunes recorded from our rehearsal sessions:
https://soundcloud.com/user-432503709/dyniss-ditties-bestest-bits?in=user-432503709/sets/compilations

For more about Dyniss, visit http://dyniss.com/

Live in the Studio

Less Than Me (intro harmony / song by Dyniss)

I think this was the only cover tune we did back in my band days playing with my great friends Dyniss, Morris, and Alex. Here I take a turn at lead vocals with Dyniss on harmony. This is a ‘live’ version recorded in Dyniss’ studio (I believe in one take), though we performed it live on stage often.
Them wuz some good ol' times.

Dyniss Band members:
Dyniss - acoustic guitar, backing vocal
Mark - keyboard/accordion, lead vocal
Alex - 6 string fretless bass
Morris - Drums

Written by Lennon, McCartney

We Can Work It Out (cover; vocal mark)

Some months ago I've been paired with Geoff to compose a song based on his lyrics "I'm not angry". The lyrics were so well-phrased that I heard the stomping of an angry, but fierce woman who is going through a divorce. Alyssa did an awesome job getting into the character and her voice is perfect for that song. Originally composed on the guitar, I am happy that Albert joined our team. We really needed that dark vibe in between folk and blues.

Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, e-piano, programming, production
Geoff Matthews: lyrics
Alyssa Womack: vocals
Albert Luck: guitars

Where to find us:
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://soundcloud.com/alyssa-womack-631680418

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You used to be grounded
You used to be whole
Knew where you were going
Hit all of your goals

I used to be happy
I used to be glad
Knew what I was doing
Was pleased what I had

But I’m not angry
About what used to be
Don’t seek retribution
Or shake you from your sanctuary

We had a communion
We had a divorce
The pain and the pleasure
Took it’s own course

Down through the river
And out in the street
To wash over strangers
Shoes and their feet

But I’m not angry
About what used to be
Don’t seek retribution
Or shake you from your sanctuary

No I don’t care
For the love that’s been and gone
Cos a runaway train
Was waiting all along
Yes a runaway train
Was waiting all along

Quarterlife Blues

I'm Not Angry

Fun jam on ipad
Coverart Painting by Pia Steingruber

Initial thoughts on the drums. The whole drums were created by the on bord pro logic ai.
I just let them play tweaking a around a bit.

Fallout Edge

The great Joe Bongiovanni plugs in with me again on our funk rock jam, Devil's Dance. Joe's a two time finalist at the World Blues Guitar Championship in Memphis and such a fine player.  So good to be back with him again

Here's our complete work together of 35 tunes so far:  https://soundcloud.com/jamie-rhind/sets/jammin-with-joe-bongiovanni-1

And follow Joe's fine blues focused guitar work:  https://soundcloud.com/joe-bongiovanni

And thanks as always for your generous time listening, for your comments and for your shares

Devil's Dance - Joe Bongiovanni / Jamie Rhind

a rough attempt at playing both the acoustic guitar and piano parts on this blues ditty (separately of course). I can't really play guitar, but this happens to be me playing lefty on a righty guitar. Literally the only thing I can play. Loosely based on the song 'Hideaway' by Freddie King, or Irving Spencer, depending on how far back you want to go.

Dedicated to a fellow blues lover.

Mark's Album (post-2020)

Blues for JC (guitar & piano)

Sun And Rain

A-Komputronika

My grandma's favourite song. that's papa on guitar, me taking a turn at vocal. I also do a pretty lame job trying to strum accompaniment while dad plays the middle solo. Originally recorded around 2014 with my phone mic, I also recently (in 2024) used AI tools to isolate the vocal & guitar into separate tracks so I could better adjust the balance. happy with the result. 

This song’s got a lot of meaning in our family. About as close to a perfect country song as it gets for me. 

(written in 1946 by Fred Rose. covered by the likes of Hank, Roy, Charlie, Elvis, and of course, Willie.)

Here's one other song we did together around the same time: 
- Back Home Again: https://soundcloud.com/user-432503709/back-home-again-cover-take-2-collab-with-dad 

All comments welcome, and don't be shy to be critical or suggest ideas to help me improve. :)
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here's some pictures I took: www.flickr.com/photos/mark_boucher/
my best photos on 500px (safe site): 500px.com/p/mrmark?view=photos

Voice Memos, country

blue eyes crying in the rain (cover, with Dad)

Arrite... dusting this one off again for another year.
First, to answer the question I know everyone wants to know about this one - "Is that your real hair?!?" 
No. No it's not.   😎 
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I lived in Japan for a year between 2002-2003 doing the teaching English thing, and made some good friends at one of the schools I worked at. We sometimes went out for Karaoke (of course!) and on one such night around Christmas I took a turn to sing one of my faves - Blue Christmas, the Elvis version. 

This is a live recording of me that night. The exuberant reaction from the group is partly due to the fact that I was/am normally a pretty quiet & reserved fellow, especially in crowds, and they were both shocked and seemingly quite impressed by my getting up to sing Elvis, and by how much I apparently sounded like him. 

I could translate some of what they're saying here, but you'll get the idea. For example though, the word "Sugoi" means "Cool!". In another spot, someone walks into the room mid-song, and another person says "hey hey, this is cool, it's Elvis!... watch this..."
See what you think.  ;)

Happy holidays everybuddy!

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my best photos on 500px (safe site): 500px.com/p/mrmark?view=photos

Blue Christmas (Karaoke in Japan)

Dad & me making music together. took us over 40 years but we did it! This was recorded around 2014 or so I think. 

dad - acoustic guitar
me - voice

We tried this in 2 takes. The 2nd take had a bit louder, stronger sounding vocals, but the singing wasn't quite as subtle and soulful as this one, which is the 1st take. Even with the funny botched ending, this was always my preferred of the two versions. Unfortunately the vocal recording on this 1st take was too quiet (gotta find a better way to record singing than in the basement with my phone mic!). But after looking for years for a way to bump up only the vocals, I finally made use of one of the many AI tools popping up these days for isolating instruments from audio recordings. The tool I used is called 'Splitter AI / vocal remover', but there are others out there. Finally, I was able to isolate the vocals & guitar into separate tracks and make the voice  louder. 

(Song by John Denver)

I'm happy to be sharing these examples of my family making music from back in the day. :) Here's the other song we did around the same time. This is a very special song in our family, and I was super glad I got to sing it with my dad playing.  

Blue Eyes Cryin' In the Rain: https://soundcloud.com/user-432503709/blue-eyes-crying-in-the-rain?si=29d81db0b84147ab9c54e6a0062a498f&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

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here's some pictures I took:
https://500px.com/p/MrMark?view=photos

Back Home Again (cover - take 1) [collab with dad]

Don’t this sound like love
(Mark Irving Anderson)
 
…We carved our names
In hidden places
On morning walks
And midnight trains
We learned to speak
In stolen glances
And learned to dance
Out in the rain…
 
…We did our best
To shine a good light
On the truth
Behind the spark
We learned to listen
Through the silence
For the laughter
In our hearts…
 
[Chorus]
…Don’t this sound like love to you
Don’t this sound like love
If every word that we’re saying is true
Don’t this sound like love…
 
 …A starry night 
Down by the river
Making love and
Skipping stones
Such a night
Is meant for lovers
Hand in hand
When we’re alone…
 
…In the stillness
Of the moment
When my heart’s
About to speak
There’s a blessing
In the knowing
Why a blessing
Leaves you weak…
 
[Chorus]
…Don’t this sound like love to you
Don’t this sound like love
If every word that we’re saying is true
Don’t this sound like love…
 
[Bridge]
…I could go on and on
About how it feels
It’s a roll of the dice
A spin of the wheel
The fabric of life
It’s part of the deal
Don’t this sound like love
Don’t this sound like love…
 
[Chorus]
…Don’t this sound like love to you
Don’t this sound like love
If every word that we’re saying is true
Don’t this sound like love…
 
…Don’t this sound like love to you
Don’t this sound like love
If every word that we’re saying is true
Don’t this sound like love…
If every word that we’re saying is true
Don’t this sound like love…

blue eyes crying in the rain (cover, with Dad)

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