@wm-bates This is as good or better than anything else recorded in 1993. Killer tune.

A mellow groove piano based upbeat ballad that reflects the uncertain nature of lost love.

is that ok

A song that captures the gift of unconditional love and our oft ignorance of its true power

Still You Blew Away

this song tries to set a scene of an individual's life...in this case...my own

Days I Knew

for all who have strayed, who have lost their path, please heed this greeting from the wilderness...

Greetings From The Wilderness

My version of the Standard "Willow Weep For Me".  It was part of my DREAMLAND song cycle.

Willow Weep For Me

This song casts a relationship in terms of the immigrant experience on Ellis Island.  The central metaphor being the Stairs of Separation on said island.  The song was produced by famed power pop REM producer Mitch Easter at his Drive In Studio in Winston-Salem, NC in 1993,

STAIRS OF SEPARATION

A dive into the surface subconscious...

William Bates: All instruments. loops. poetry.
Christi Garland: Voice. poetry

You Will: William Bates (feat: Christi Garland)

Power pop with a dobro edge. "I went to see the gypsy to have my fortune told.  She studied my hand. She said I walked a narrow road.
I need a lifeline she so quietly observed. My dear boy, she noted, can't you see that love is a verb."

william bates: guitars, keys, vocals
mark mcafee: dobro, lead guitar, bass
michael morris: drums, tamborine

The Revolvers/What Was I Thinking?

a blues number based on the primeval drone.   helplessly waiting for the hurricane.

william bates: guitars electronica harmonica vocals
mark mcafee: bass dobro

Waiting For The Hurricane

As my friend awaited his passing, this song came unto me...

William Bates:  vocals. guitar. bass. mandolin. keyboard
Joe Jogodka:  Drums

I Went Down To The River Jordan

Attitude is about trust or shall I say the lack of.

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Attitude

William Bates: Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Producer. Bates has been playing in bands since the 90’s. His band, The Revolvers, were widely known in power pop circles and achieved a measure of local/regional/national and international acclaim  . They were produced by noted power pop guru and REM producer Mitch Easter., His band, Language, recorded songs that were praised in such publications as Amplifier and Ear Candy. One of their highlights was playing CBGB’s in NYC. Bates made the independent film Dreamland and wrote and produced the soundtrack for the film. He earned grants for the project from The Metropolitan Arts Council and The Humanities Council SC.  His latest project is ACROSS THE RIVER.  He has his own studio and has recorded numerous local and regional artists under the banner of T21 Music

STAIRS OF SEPARATION

WM.BATES

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