One of my fave comedy scenes in a movie is the "this poem sucks" beat poem in 'So I Married an Axe Murderer'. Written & performed by fellow Cannuck Mike Myers, the visual performance is as much of the fun as the lyrics. Here's my take (apologies for the vocal quality, which was recorded at different times & locations with just my phone mic). All instruments played by me on keyboard; I kind of like the realism of the snare drum brushes in particular. still needs practice tho. 
Hope you find this song "love...ed"  ;)

here's the original video from the movie: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XgmTYm-6x4

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

Harriet ('this poem sucks') - cover

This was commissioned by the dancer ahd choreographer Keiko Kitano for her piece "Milky Way" in 2012.  Includes the incredible Daniel Schnee on saxophone.  More of his work can be heard here:

https://soundcloud.com/danielpaulschnee

Daniel worked to weave within the loud wash of sounds to add beauty to the soundtrack for Keiko's piece.  I was lucky to work with both amazing artists.

MilkyWay - music commissioned by Keiko Kitano 2012

Step outside oneself 🤍
Watch the video here 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67DzyxoF7UU

Walking The Black Dog

Emergence

Download

A love song 🖤
Watch the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUYO-bW6vS8

Download here:
https://scratchkelly.bandcamp.com/track/be-my-man

lyrics...
I met you in the dark
You were standing in the park
You smiled at me and took my hand
And I knew you'd understand

Be my man

Oh, oh, oh....

I want to kiss your lips
Feel your dancing fingertips
Craving your electric touch
You're the one I want so much

Be my man

Oh, oh, oh...

Be my man

Be My Man

One of my favourite Soundcloud artists @remnant60 posted a gorgeous track that he left open for collaboration, so I jumped at the chance to try and add something that might fit with his ambient, mystical guitar sound. I settled on some ethereal cello chords (played on keyboard with some pitch bend modulation) and this is the result. I try to recommend listening with headphones when I think it's worth it, and I think it applies in this case.  :)

Check out his playlist where he compiled various other really cool adaptations of his original tune. Thanks Bill for continuing to inspire us with your magic! 

PLAYLIST: Variations On A Dream
https://soundcloud.com/remnant60/sets/variations-on-a-dream

Universal Language (collab with Remnant60)

tell me all the ways
i can feel closer to u
don't want u to leave
let's talk it over before u do

don't go away...

#rnbsoul #nightchill #alternative

closerrrrr (demo)

i can’t get over you
i can’t let go

a randy catastrophe
a dark rodeo

i can’t get over you
i can’t let go

too feral to wait for me
too slinky for slow

i’ll be waiting
by the water
will you meet me
tomorrow?

high jungle of emptiness
footprints in the snow

i can’t get over you
i can’t let go
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Thanks to Jacques DiCroce, Janine Levinson, Cheesemont Paisely-Paisely, David Weiss and Wheelwright for early listening, support and ace suggestions.

I'll Be Waiting

some things i don't understand...

little girl, sometimes i wanna fault you
but you're just a little girl
you just want someone to hold you...

૮◞‸◟˶𑁬

(prod. que sol)

rnbsoul | night chill | lofi | alternative rnb | interlude

some things i dont understand...

A darkwave track from the album Pop 2.0 
🖤 Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZfqbHl-npk
🖤 Download: https://scratchkelly.bandcamp.com/track/i-hope-everything-falls-apart

🖤 Lyrics:
You took enough
And you robbed my heart
You think you're tough
But you're not so smart

You filled my mind
With endless lies
And I was blind
But now I'm wise

I hope everything falls apart
For you
I hope everything falls apart
For you
I hope everything falls apart


Pop 2.0

I Hope Everything Falls Apart

MEMORIAL BLVD

live looping improvisation later re-composed and augmented in studio






Wait

I have worked with many artists here (in Canada) and abroad in many mediums, video, photography, performance/installation , writing and poetry  and music mostly in collaboration with dance and artists that work with dancers.  I mostly have written music for dance and dancers.
 
I love making textures and sound and have mixed for many artists over the years.  I love working with soundscapes and will probably create some more soundscapes when I have the time as I love the amalgamation of organic with electronic and analog sounds. I love all types of music and am open to listening to most types but my true love are the masters of their instruments as I could never be like that - and I am well aware of the gift special people are given.

Peace to all of you.

MilkyWay - music commissioned by Keiko Kitano 2012

zadude

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