Name: Caught My Eye by S.C.A.B.
Duration: 3 min 49 s
Description: “Noticing your own wandering eye. Exploring shame. Asking for a lot with little in return. Sharing a song with you. Non-monogamy. Fear of being seen. Thinking about someone else. FaceTime. Unemployment.”

Degree

Dreams (On The Strip)

All of the Time

Spell Blanket - Collected Demos 2006 - 2009

Petal Alphabet

Where Are You?

     I would love to share a few interpretations of my favorite Daryl Hall & John Oates songs with you. I first heard “Do What You Want, Be What You Are” on a compilation from my late computer teacher while in Santa Barbara before the pandemic hit. Then I checked out a really cool performance on YouTube taken from the series "Live From Daryl’s House." I suddenly had a crazy idea: interpret this song in the spirit of Diana Krall, with a hint of Ella Fitzgerald. I was amazed by the jazz-inspired chord sequence, especially during the chorus.

     This recording began in 2020, and I knew that the vocals were going to take a few years for me to master. This year, I ended up recording the lead and background vocals, Nord C2D organ, and the Nord Italian Grand Piano (Extra Large sample). The drums came from Sonar’s Session Drummer library, the bass was played on my five string with the bass pod, and the Ibanez electric guitar (which my friend Brian and I call "Steve 2," which I had him modify like a mini-strat…) was mixed with my Lewitt condenser mic on the Vox amp.

     When it came to interpreting the lyrics, I wasn’t thinking about anyone in particular, and only in my imagination. It ended up being a lot of fun!!! (Smile)

     I can’t wait to show you the other songs. I know I said that my Gino Vannelli cover was going to be the last thing on Cakewalk Sonar, but I thought about completing a few covers first. In the meantime, my mom and I are gradually working on getting my new system ready to go. Hope you enjoy this interpretation! (smile)

Do What You Want, Be What You Are - Hall & Oates Cover

A song about looking for the sun, even during the storm.

It started with drone style tunings on a favourite old nylon string guitar and this song popped up almost fully formed immediately.

Solo it started out as an acid-folk thing, but when taken to the band it changed completely into a hybrid psych-shoegaze-funk-rock-madchester banger! It's the kind of full-on up tune we've wanted to do for a while now, with Chris's insistent break beat that got us all jumping - it's one of the most fun things to play.

The final, fuzz-soaked section is a mighty band jam led by Holly's driving bass - an example of the improvised grooves we play during our live sets amongst the songs. Here's to all the Sun Queens...a celebration of warmth, kindness and vitality everywhere.

Song for the Sun Queen is the first of a series of singles the band are releasing, leading to an EP coming out in February 2025. Released on all major digital and streaming services by Lincolnshire record label Old Tin Box Recordings. The song will be soundtracking an independent film to be released in 2025.

lyrics
I am here for you my Sun Queen
I’ll do anything you ask
As each day you rise
Wonder fills my eyes
All doubt is left behind

I need your warmth each day
The message you relay

High, hang high
Come light
My sky…

releases August 9, 2024
Chris Lody – Keys, synths and beats
Holly Hall – The bass and backing vocals
Esme Dodsworth – Effected vocals
Mark Merrifield – Guitar, vox and things
Jimmy Osborne – Processed guitars, fx and backing vocals

Produced and mixed by the band
Mastered by Tom Milner, The Pump House Recording Studio, Lincolnshire
Artwork by Lee Conybeare
Video by Esme Dodsworth

Song For The Sun Queen

“Noticing your own wandering eye. Exploring shame. Asking for a lot with little in return. Sharing a song with you. Non-monogamy. Fear of being seen. Thinking about someone else. FaceTime. Unemployment.”

Caught My Eye

Simple

maybe  p. RFM Beats

Soul Love is a collection of songs written in 2020. Please enjoy, best served fresh.

Caught My Eye

S.C.A.B.

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