Six years ago, my buddy needed help writing a song, so we collaborated and came up with this. He had the first few lines and a melody and we cultivated it from there. Keep in mind that this is WITHOUT any studio magic, so these takes are more raw than ever. :P We also initiated a distortion-laden cover of 'Subterranean Homesick Blues' by Bob Dylan. Yes, my sloppy harmonica playing was done intentionally. :-)

The Alchemy Song (2014)

Guitar & Vocals: Kevin Galvan
Words & Vocals: Z.M. Wise
Original Idea Composed by: Kevin Galvan

The Alchemy Song (Session with Kevin Galvan)

The Alchemy Song (with Kevin Galvan)

I Am The Poem

Subterranean Homesick Blues (with Distortion) (Take 3)

Subterranean Homesick Blues (with Distortion) (Take 2)

Subterranean Homesick Blues (with Distortion) (Take 1)

Singing Bowie With Kevin

Alchemy Song Tuneup

Alchemy Song (Take 3)

Alchemy Song (Take 1)

You know how certain pieces do not require vocals? I believe the same to an extent. I also believe that certain pieces do not require instrumentation. With that being said, most of my tracks are a cappella, for vocal performance is my main goal. I tinker with instruments here and there, so I apologize in advance if they sound a tad screwy. I realize I have a long way to go with my voice, but practice makes almost perfect! :-) Other than that, my bio in a nutshell is below.

Publisher/Poet. Singer/Songwriter/Lyricist. Tinkerer of Instruments. Co-Editor of @TZPress1. Essayist. Legal Writer. Voice Actor. Bibliophile. Animal/Music Lover. Intersectional Feminist. Illinois Native. Old Soul