I choose to believe this is what it appears to be. A spontaneous, unrehearsed “wing it.” Far more effective than if they had planned it.
Category Archives: Music
Dream A Little Dream of Me
First attempt with new recording technique. Video from iPhone in effort to get away from the “looking straight into the laptop camera” look. Recorded audio using Amadeus Pro, then sync’d them. Did the sepia tone and audio tweak in ScreenFlow. So, yeah, I sort of forgot about singing and playing the uke.
ScreenFlow has some nice special effects for audio and video and think I like this version better than the first. Slightly more “enhanced”
Daydream (in two takes)
I’m struggling to memorize a few songs (rather than rely on the iPad for lyrics and chords). I seem to be able to remember one or the other, but not both. This recording is as close as I’ve gotten. I find the pain more bearable if we all share it. One day I’ll post a version in one take. But not today.
Sound City Studios
Wikipedia: “Sound City Studios was located in the San Fernando Valley, amidst rows of dilapidated warehouses. The little-known recording studio housed a unique analog Neve recording console and had a reputation for recording drums. Artists such as Nirvana, Kyuss, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fleetwood Mac, Neil Young, Rick Springfield, Tom Petty, Rage Against The Machine, and Slipknot recorded groundbreaking music at the studio. The film tells the story of the studio from its early days in 1969 until its closing in 2011.”
Twenty Feet from Stardom
Watched this a year or two back but if I mentioned it here I can find no reference. Wonderful documentary about backup singers.
Swinging On A Star (Director’s Cut)
I took another stab at this tune because I noticed I was paying more attention to the video than just playing the song. And seeing me mauling the uke really doesn’t add much. So I just recorded the audio and dropped in a few goofy stills.
Another Brick In the Wall
Pink Floyd’s ‘Another Brick in the Wall’ Played on a Traditional Korean Gayageum.
Dead Professional
Just stumbled across these guys on Apple Music. Reminds me of someone from the sixties but can’t think of who.
Swinging On A Star
This tune isn’t ready for the road it’s proof I’m still practicing. Struggling with good clean chords and smooth changes. Once I get this song memorized and can stop looking at the iPad, these will improve.