This is an experiment. This is by NO means done, but let's see how this works.

Every Day

Fusion Instrumental with Guest Guitars by Jeff Gerosky

Something New

I had a lot of fun writing & arranging this. It has a strange feel at times, but has a big lift on the chorus. Hope you enjoy! 

Swirling

This is one of my first forays into what I might call "hybrid" recording, playing all the Guitars & Bass, then a few synth notes. I then meticulously programmed everything else with only a mouse. It was a lot of fun, especially the "Sax Solo".

Bi - Polar Cityscape

Last Year, someone VERY close to me hurt me very deeply. I had felt heartbreak & disappointment before, but this was bad. I needed to channel that energy in some kind of positive way. This is the light that came out of a very dark weekend. All tracks were 1st or 2nd takes & I haven't re-recorded anything, preferring this song to stay "as it was".

That Day

I wrote this song in my 20's. It took me until now to have the ability to play all of the damned parts! LOL! Unfortunately, I sang it better then ;)

Far From Home

Dreaming Of The Depths

I wrote this song for my kids when they were little. It has a very loose feel bordering on a lullaby, at times 2 songs being sung. There's a hidden homage to Simon & Garfunkel in the Chorus. Hope you like it.

Time Goes By So Fast

I was working on something completely different & this just came to me. I haven't been playing too much piano lately, so.......this is Take 2.

Epilogue (Take 2)

I wrote this during the Summer months, but it seemed "Wintry".

Winter

Having some fun with Spitfire BBC Symphony Orchestra. I am a technological neophyte, so I composed this COMPLETELY on-the-grid with only a mouse. 
*No staff paper was damaged in this composition.

Cinematic Sketches

I grew up about 1/2 block from the Nissequague River on the north shore of Long Island, NY.
The River led to the L.I. Sound, directly across from Bridgeport, Connecticut. A Tern Colony & Short Beach separated the River from the Sound. At the edge of this little village were beautiful woods & protected wetlands. It was a really nice place to grow up. I haven't been there in ages, since just after my Mom passed away. This song tries to give a little snapshot of San Remo. I didn't intend for it to be a "Country" song. It just wanted to be that way 🤠

The River (Nissequague)

Proud of this one. I wrote this back in 2007. It has kind of a mid 70's vibe to it.

Where Were You?

I was getting bored with "Even Meters", so I decided on Multiple Meters & Tempos, while recording very fast.

I Didn't Know

I wrote this a while ago, putting in countless hours & infinite guitar takes...lol. I'm finally releasing it into the wild, even though it's far from perfect. I'm pretty proud of it, warts & all :)

Waking From Dreams

This Just Kind of floats. Again, not perfect by any means, but has a positive, chill mood. Lead tracks all 1st or 2nd takes.

Taking Flight

I started writing this before the Pandemic started. The music came together fairly quickly, but the lyrics....The opening verses were recorded over a year ago & then I got stuck. I finally put in some serious time to finish all the lyrics & new vocals. The song is about writer's block & being away from live performing. Like all my recordings, it's all self-produced. I'm really glad I finished it. 
Hope you enjoy it!

For You

Doug Unplugged. I haven't been playing enough Acoustic Guitar lately & I also needed an excuse to work on my Horrendous Finger-Picking.
Quick takes. Mistakes included!
Percussion: Slap the Lap & Finger Snaps, Single Conga & Tambourine.

Unplugged On A Saturday Afternoon

A bit wistful.
Both Piano & "Cello" are straight through takes. 

The Ride Home

I was working on a "Jam Track" for my students & wanted something "Simple" that was easy to follow. There is a timing mistake that I just left in as a challenge. I Do Not consider myself a particularly exciting guitarist, but I'm a fair improvisor. I wanted to try a different guitar tone on this & actually change pickups midway. As always, just me & me doing everything. Hope you enjoy!

Ruminating

A song that needed to be written. I suffer from anxiety & do not like crowds. It's difficult to explain & rather embarassing, but I am always honest & hope others will identify with the theme.

All Alone In A Crowded Room (I-Countenance  II- Reality)

I have been banging my head against the wall on something new & needed a detour (this happens A LOT). I have a TON of unfinished work & picked this little "floater" to finish up. I just added some Lead Guitar & it is no longer in the "Unfinished" folder. Is it a masterpiece? Certainly not, but I hope you feel the mood 😎

Swimming In The Dark

Melancholy

While I continue to recover my hearing, I felt the need to be productive. Single takes. Only reverb.

There Are No Words

Once again, attempting to channel very complex emotions through  my tired, old hands.

Out Of My Hands

Composer/Singer/Multi-Instrumentalist. Interested in Rock, Pop, Progressive & Film Score composition. Open to Collaboration. All music self-performed & recorded at home (unless otherwise indicated). I DO NOT USE PITCH OR TIME CORRECTION! Please Follow, leave a like &/or a comment. I live in a bit of a vacuum & your feedback is greatly appreciated 😉.
Influences Include: Kansas, Boston, Alan Parsons, Rush, Pink Floyd, Toto, Ambrosia, Queen, Vertical Horizon, Frost*, King's X, Paul Carrack, Genesis, Journey, Dixie Dregs. Kevin Gilbert, Larry Carlton, Del Amitri, Todd Rundgren, Spock's Beard, Special EFX, Michael Mcdonald, Jellyfish, 10cc, Andrew Gold, The Babys, Barry Manilow, Christopher Cross, Mike Post, Gamma, ELP, Neal Schon, Stephen Sondheim, Styx, Boz Scaggs, Bruce Hornsby, Dan Fogelberg, ELO Jude Cole, Lifehouse, Mike + The Mechanics, Wyndham Hill.....

I am Not a traditional guitar player. I've never learned another player's work, preferring any repetition or homage to be completely subconscious at most. The same can be said with my keyboard work.

Due to the complexity of many arrangements, I use a LOT of Stereo Imaging. Therefore, I recommend listening in stereo, as things may sound a bit muddy.

Doug Takacs

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