March 2012 Archives (all archives)
March 31
The Palm Tree
Haven't posted for a long time. I recorded this in December and just finished touching it up last month. It's on the mellower side; inspired by a nearby palm tree. [more inside]
posted by strangeguitars at 11:02 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by strangeguitars at 11:02 PM PST - 2 comments
Lover's Slide
A song about lust mistaken for love, from the upcoming Red On Strike release Her Own Little World [more inside]
posted by InfidelZombie at 9:09 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by InfidelZombie at 9:09 AM PST - 2 comments
March 30
Fourteen
Regression is totally sexy, right?
This is a nice listless, lofi version of an old song of mine featuring my friend emily's wonderful violin improv. It's a little rough, and I could use some help on rounding off the edges.
(oh, and NSFW at the start) [more inside]
posted by es_de_bah at 4:23 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by es_de_bah at 4:23 PM PST - 2 comments
March 29
Wurlitzer Epitaph
March 28
BP Song
A song from the upcoming Red On Strike release Her Own Little World. [more inside]
posted by InfidelZombie at 8:46 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by InfidelZombie at 8:46 PM PST - 3 comments
Missing Something
A ballad that aspires to bring to mind late 60s McCartney and early 70s Stones. Drums composed on the Brooklyn Bridge. The next installment from new record "Innocent Explanations".
posted by fingers_of_fire at 2:09 PM PST - 0 comments
posted by fingers_of_fire at 2:09 PM PST - 0 comments
April is the cruellest challenge, breeding Songs out of the dead land...
April Challenge - Into the Waste Land [more inside]
posted by dubold at 6:34 AM PST - 24 comments
March 25
You Still Believe in Me
Such Great Heights (cover)
I've always had a soft spot for this Postal Service song, so here's an acoustic cover featuring resonator guitar, pump organ, and ten copies of me. Lighters out for the last chorus, please.
posted by unSane at 7:32 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by unSane at 7:32 AM PST - 21 comments
March 23
Inland Empire
It was not night, when I started Speaking (with bad pitch before 20 seconds)... Peaceful concessions, what is a chordate? Love songs at cross purpose, missing the cross winds.
It's all your fault, but mostly it's all mine too.
[more inside]
posted by infinite intimation at 9:26 PM PST - 0 comments
posted by infinite intimation at 9:26 PM PST - 0 comments
March 22
Reinterpreting New Sub-Genres
Challenge Idea: Seapunk [more inside]
posted by Doleful Creature at 11:49 AM PST - 5 comments
Strings for a soprano ukulele
What do I have to worry about in putting a low-G string on my ukulele? [more inside]
posted by endless_forms at 7:55 AM PST - 4 comments
March 20
Millimeters of Mercury — El Amor Es Un Juego (Love is a Game)
Song en español for the March challenge. I-V-vi-IV all the way.
Lyrics and English translation in more info. [more inside]
posted by dacre at 11:28 AM PST - 0 comments
posted by dacre at 11:28 AM PST - 0 comments
March 19
Keep Your Hands to Yourself (Sketch 1) (Georgia Satellites cover)
I've been kicking around the idea doing a cover of this song for years now. Finally, I'm getting around to laying down sketches. [more inside]
posted by not_on_display at 9:50 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by not_on_display at 9:50 PM PST - 2 comments
Thunder Without Rain
Latest installment from my new record! [more inside]
posted by fingers_of_fire at 9:46 PM PST - 0 comments
posted by fingers_of_fire at 9:46 PM PST - 0 comments
xyz
Charlene
This may not be the first song to have an Ask MetaFilter question embedded in it, but its the first one I've written.
posted by modernserf at 12:51 PM PST - 1 comments
posted by modernserf at 12:51 PM PST - 1 comments
mmHg — The Planets: Mercury
Second part of my set inspired by Gustav Holst (the first was Venus), an electronic Planets suite inspired by astronomy rather than mythology. Here's Mercury. A spastic and rapid synth represents the planet's rapid orbit. A out-of-control mood represents the seeming descent into the Sun on approach. Erratic drum fills and interruptions represent the bizarre climate of the planet, being one of the hottest and coldest in the Solar System, and due to its rapid orbit sometimes having the Sun rise twice without setting.
posted by dacre at 9:19 AM PST - 0 comments
posted by dacre at 9:19 AM PST - 0 comments
March 16
That's Enough
Recorded in November, after a summer reading Peter Guralnick's awesome two-part biography, Last Train to Memphis and Careless Love.
posted by chococat at 11:44 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by chococat at 11:44 PM PST - 7 comments
Lonely With You
Bubblegum with a bitter aftertaste. [more inside]
posted by MajorDundee at 1:43 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by MajorDundee at 1:43 PM PST - 13 comments
March 15
Analogue Harvest Celebration
Third Time’s a Charm
Instrumental fantasy for woodwinds, harp, synthesizers, and bass. [more inside]
posted by mubba at 9:03 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by mubba at 9:03 AM PST - 3 comments
March 14
Chin Up, Cheer Up
This is a cover of a Ryan Adams song off his album Demolition. Unashamedly cheerful and bouncy, even if I have no idea what it's actually about. Video is here. [more inside]
posted by ZsigE at 4:23 PM PST - 1 comments
posted by ZsigE at 4:23 PM PST - 1 comments
March 13
Bury Your Head
From my new record "Innocent Explanations", a bouncy song inspired by George Porter Jr, and the Band, about singing in the face of catastrophe.
posted by fingers_of_fire at 8:34 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by fingers_of_fire at 8:34 PM PST - 4 comments
The One to Make You Whole
My entry into this month's challenge is actually something I'd set out to do a while back. My variation on the four chords are: D Am Bb G. [more inside]
posted by NemesisVex at 12:46 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by NemesisVex at 12:46 PM PST - 2 comments
Four Chord Flower Song
For the March challenge, the four chords of pop success arranged in a slow sort of orchestral ambient thingy. [more inside]
posted by Doleful Creature at 11:58 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Doleful Creature at 11:58 AM PST - 9 comments
Friday the 13th
unofficial mini-challenge suggestion: Friday the 13th? [more inside]
posted by moonmilk at 8:41 AM PST - 9 comments
March 12
Pi Variations
In celebration of Pi Day, I'm posting this play-by-numbers piece. [more inside]
posted by AppleSeed at 5:52 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by AppleSeed at 5:52 PM PST - 3 comments
Trumpet Loop #2
March 11
Sun Doom
Quiet, loud, low, and high bleeps. Plus drums.
(Unfortunately, it sounds weird on built-in computer speakers. The toms and bass get chopped out almost completely. Maybe skip if you don't have headphones. Sorry, guys.)
posted by ignignokt at 6:58 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by ignignokt at 6:58 PM PST - 2 comments
vampire deer - better day
final song of my rpm album - a song of low key hope - hmm, maybe not ...
posted by pyramid termite at 6:04 PM PST - 1 comments
posted by pyramid termite at 6:04 PM PST - 1 comments
Caravan
I love the fiddle on this one. This is the second track (third posted) from my EP "Skyclad Revival," releasing March 13. [more inside]
posted by pedmands at 1:41 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by pedmands at 1:41 PM PST - 4 comments
Carnival of Lies
One-take before-pants demo of a cynical little song that's been buzzing round in my head recently. Video here. [more inside]
posted by unSane at 9:48 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by unSane at 9:48 AM PST - 3 comments
What You Expected
March 10
vampire deer - past halftime
song 6 - a little less loud - inspired by a superbowl commercial
posted by pyramid termite at 5:56 PM PST - 0 comments
posted by pyramid termite at 5:56 PM PST - 0 comments
Arpy Nights
March 9
The South Side Irish
Just released. In time for St Patrick's Day - a song about the Chicago South Side Irish.
You can also see it on Youtube. Video features vintage photos. Cheers!
*Lyrics are NSFW *
posted by Bighappyfunhouse at 5:35 PM PST - 1 comments
posted by Bighappyfunhouse at 5:35 PM PST - 1 comments
vampire deer - falling down the drain
March 8
Boots
A guitar, a buzzing tube amp, a me. Some clapping.
From a new collection of songs called Cake Dome, written and recorded entirely in the 29 days of February, 2012.
I made a video, which you can watch on Vimeo or YouTube.
posted by chococat at 10:44 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by chococat at 10:44 PM PST - 8 comments
Flattering Request
Someone heard one of my tunes here and wants to use it in a video game. [more inside]
posted by Danf at 7:01 PM PST - 4 comments
Suffragette Synthpop
Big Brown Bottle
Drunken country-jazz jamboree, in reverie. A song about commiseratin' and never hatin'. To Whisky. [more inside]
posted by pedmands at 9:18 AM PST - 0 comments
posted by pedmands at 9:18 AM PST - 0 comments
March 7
Results: Presence of Double-Labeled Neurons
MeFi Music, I'd like to introduce you to some new friends--the tank drum and waterphone. I believe you already know another companion, the musical saw--or, as I like to call it, the acoustic Theremin. [more inside]
posted by askmeaboutLOOM at 8:44 PM PST - 0 comments
posted by askmeaboutLOOM at 8:44 PM PST - 0 comments
O! My Unchangeable Lover
A little folksy tune some friends and I recorded tonight. Enjoy! [more inside]
posted by sarastro at 1:48 AM PST - 1 comments
posted by sarastro at 1:48 AM PST - 1 comments
The Beast In Me
Another song from my forthcoming collection of supernaturally themed novelty garage band song, called "Don't Go In The Garage" and credited to Dr. Mysterian.
posted by Bunny Ultramod at 1:08 AM PST - 0 comments
posted by Bunny Ultramod at 1:08 AM PST - 0 comments
March 6
Get Dirty
Song #2 from my new record "Innocent Explanations". [more inside]
posted by fingers_of_fire at 1:40 PM PST - 0 comments
posted by fingers_of_fire at 1:40 PM PST - 0 comments
Skyclad Revival
This is the title track off an EP I just finished. Pedal Steel, shakers, and icy vocals. [more inside]
posted by pedmands at 9:04 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by pedmands at 9:04 AM PST - 3 comments
vampire deer - wanderer
song 4 - this is rather loud and should be played loud
posted by pyramid termite at 2:32 AM PST - 0 comments
posted by pyramid termite at 2:32 AM PST - 0 comments
March 5
Cafe Flesh
Another song from my forthcoming supernaturally themed novelty garage rock album "Don't Go In The Garage," released under the named Dr. Mysterian.
posted by Bunny Ultramod at 10:08 PM PST - 0 comments
posted by Bunny Ultramod at 10:08 PM PST - 0 comments
We Need to Talk
vampire deer - rafters
song 3 - this is a little slice of the late 70s
posted by pyramid termite at 2:15 AM PST - 0 comments
posted by pyramid termite at 2:15 AM PST - 0 comments
March 4
Results: Methodological Considerations
Turns out, a wall of text you can hardly pronounce and don't understand is easier to read in a single take when you sing it. [more inside]
posted by askmeaboutLOOM at 9:07 PM PST - 0 comments
posted by askmeaboutLOOM at 9:07 PM PST - 0 comments
I'm Sorry
Bowed Whamola. Multiple layers of the same note. Words fail to do it justice. [more inside]
posted by man vs sun at 8:33 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by man vs sun at 8:33 PM PST - 7 comments
Don't Go In The Garage
The title track to my forthcoming supernaturally themed novelty garage rock album, which will be released under the name Dr. Mysterian.
posted by Bunny Ultramod at 8:01 PM PST - 0 comments
posted by Bunny Ultramod at 8:01 PM PST - 0 comments
Mix Feedback
My band has been working on our first self-produced release, and right now I've got a mix that I think sounds pretty good. I haven't done any mastering yet, though that would be the next step. [more inside]
posted by InfidelZombie at 8:41 AM PST - 3 comments
BP Song
A song about the Gulf oil spill, from my band Red On Strike. [more inside]
posted by InfidelZombie at 8:32 AM PST - 1 comments
posted by InfidelZombie at 8:32 AM PST - 1 comments
March 3
Ice Ice Baby
A folk cover of Ice Ice Baby. Yo, VIP, let's kick it! [more inside]
posted by frecklefaerie at 9:11 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by frecklefaerie at 9:11 PM PST - 6 comments
Methods
Track 3 from our new RPM Entry, we dive headfirst into the creepy-as-fuck territory. Special guest Fred on vox. [more inside]
posted by askmeaboutLOOM at 8:51 PM PST - 1 comments
posted by askmeaboutLOOM at 8:51 PM PST - 1 comments
vampire deer - detroit metal
song 2 of 7 - pretty much just a straight rock tune
posted by pyramid termite at 4:52 PM PST - 0 comments
posted by pyramid termite at 4:52 PM PST - 0 comments
March 2
Big Bomb Punch
Another revised song, once again for my next album, "Don't Go In The Garage," to be released under the name Dr. Mysterian. This is a New Orleans party song about an especially potent drink.
posted by Bunny Ultramod at 10:42 PM PST - 0 comments
posted by Bunny Ultramod at 10:42 PM PST - 0 comments
March Challenge - Four Chords
Hey all. unSane here, posting via sockpuppet cuz I already posted something to Talk this week. Anyhoo, the March challenge is to write or cover a song which uses the infamous Four Chords of Predetermined Pop Success. [more inside]
posted by sweet mister at 7:19 PM PST - 23 comments
Beans
Taught a few residents at the care home I worked at this song. lo fi sketch. warning: f word
posted by By The Grace of God at 4:41 PM PST - 1 comments
posted by By The Grace of God at 4:41 PM PST - 1 comments
vampire deer - southgate
song 1 of 7 from my new rpm album, wanderer - how i ever got this done working 60 - 70 hour weeks is beyond me
posted by pyramid termite at 3:06 PM PST - 0 comments
posted by pyramid termite at 3:06 PM PST - 0 comments
The Visitor
I wrote this last night while washing the dishes, and there's, like, allegories in it and stuff.
posted by ignignokt at 10:27 AM PST - 0 comments
posted by ignignokt at 10:27 AM PST - 0 comments
March 1
Read From The Book Of Sin
A song from my forthcoming album of supernaturally themed novelty music, "Don't Go In The Garage," to be released under the name Dr. Mysterian. [more inside]
posted by Bunny Ultramod at 2:47 PM PST - 0 comments
posted by Bunny Ultramod at 2:47 PM PST - 0 comments
Light of Day
A bit of mellow but bight piano-based pop in 6/8, ostensibly about getting out of your head and into your life. [more inside]
posted by anthom at 11:24 AM PST - 0 comments
posted by anthom at 11:24 AM PST - 0 comments