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Vacation Cop
A friend tried to bring law and order to his vacation destination.
posted on Aug 31, 2008 - View this thread
Hearts In Ruins, etc.
My band recorded this in my basement the night before our show at the blind pig. (The second song is
Wasted Hearts.)
posted on Aug 28, 2008 - View this threadNo Exit
I wrote this song around 1992 or 1993, wanting it to be a guitar song even though I hadn't really picked up the instrument. I re-recorded it recently, using a lot of the original arrangement from my cassette demo, and it's not working for me. So I'd like some feedback.
posted on Aug 20, 2008 - View this threadDear Editor
Awhile ago I spent way too much time reading a thread on the always excellent Marginal Revolution blog discussing possible tactics for dealing with sudden and unwelcome time-travel to 1000 A.D. Clearly the thread needed to be put to music. (OK, it was clear to me at least.) That was so much fun that I thought it might be fun to do it again. And Tyler over at Marginal Revolution was nice enough to participate for another round.
Then Tyler announced the topic -
“Are Books Overwritten?” Ruh ro.
posted on Aug 5, 2008 - View this threadChalk Street
New rough demo for a live "rock" project
posted on Aug 4, 2008 - View this threadDon't Ask, Don't Tell
The actual title of this song is 「聞いてはいけない、言ってはいけない」, which is pronounced "Kiite wa Ikenai, Itte wa Ikenai". I probably ought to be more out than I am, but I like seeing the reaction of people who don't suspect when I do come out. (Doesn't work on other gay men, though.)
posted on Jul 31, 2008 - View this threadDays Like This
It seemed time for an uncomplicated pop song (not that any of my songs are super complex in the first place). But in this nice little package you get everything you’re looking for in a standard radio-friendly pop song (does anyone listen to the radio anymore?)...
posted on Jul 28, 2008 - View this threadSkyMall (Jonathan Coulton cover)
A few months ago I decided I wanted to try and do a cover. Based on the result, it was clearly a bad idea. I probably should have been discouraged but instead, after months of therapy, I decided to try again. The victim this time was one of my favorite artists - Jonathan Coulton and his excellent song SkyMall.
posted on Jul 22, 2008 - View this threadI'd Oblige You
Victor's a Dictionary
Written back at the turn of the millennium (oh the good old days) this song is about our old friend Victor. He’s an ethnic Chinese, Australian born doctor who abandoned medicine (and Sydney) to embrace the “structured” world of computer programming and the United States. Once you understand the laws that govern Victor’s existence you can compile him quite reliably.
posted on Jul 15, 2008 - View this threadPrivate Island
Wrote this a few years ago. An introspective song about a place to be introspective.
posted on Jul 14, 2008 - View this threadBreakfast!
Fake It
Kind of a loud rock song. First single off my next album.
posted on Jul 13, 2008 - View this threadTerry (The Probably Drunk and Definitely Angry Stewardess)
Song about an unreasonably angry stewardess. Everyone's written one of these.
posted on Jul 10, 2008 - View this threadcasanova ruins
I was walking around in the garment district at night on valentine's day years ago, and spotted a beautiful woman walking alone across the street. Despite being glamorously dressed up, she looked like she had lost all faith in men. She was carrying a heart-shaped balloon and huge flowers. This song is sort of about that.
posted on Jul 9, 2008 - View this threadRule 34
Let's Sneak Off
Polygamy (or more accurately - group marriage) gone awry.
posted on Jul 4, 2008 - View this threadStone Mover
Another demo for our album that is in production. Sung by my friend and drummer Neil who has recently found his voice. A song of regret and the often crushing weight of unconditional love.
posted on Jul 3, 2008 - View this threadUrban Pleasure
A song about being young and living in the city and trying to stay sane.
posted on Jul 3, 2008 - View this threadSchool Bus
A new song this summer. I had a postable semi-instrumental version of this, but decided to wait until I fleshed it out. Thus, this is a pretty fleshed-out version, with vocals and about 12 tracks.
posted on Jul 2, 2008 - View this threadBetty (Sugar Fix)
This song is about a love rectangle. The singer is in love with Betty, she’s in love with a boy who treats her like crap. He is in love with Betty’s rich best friend who treats both him and Betty like crap. Everyone’s pretty much miserable except possibly for the best friend who’s oblivious to people’s feelings.
posted on Jun 30, 2008 - View this thread1000 A.D. (Sugar Fix)
Inspired by the Marginal Revolution thread giving advice on what to do if you find yourself suddenly transported back to Europe 1000 years ago with nothing but the clothes on your back.
posted on Jun 26, 2008 - View this threadThe Stranger
Demo of a song that my band is in the process of recording for our album.
posted on Jun 24, 2008 - View this threadThe Determinator.
Rock n' roll song (about rock n' roll)
Tonight Hit the Bong With Me
A very dumb cover of Tonight You Belong To Me, written by Lee David, 1926.
posted on May 24, 2008 - View this threadTrego Mountain
My first attempt at country/bluegrass. Timing is a little off here and there. Based on many trips out to the Nevada desert. No banks were robbed. Send me a note if you like. Peace.
posted on May 24, 2008 - View this threadThings I Used to Know (demo)
"Our minds are permeable to forgetfulness; I myself am distorting and losing, through the tragic erosion of the years, the features of Beatriz."
-- Jorge Luis Borges
posted on May 16, 2008 - View this thread
Rock n' roll song (about rock n' roll)
I was inspired by Cortex's argument
here that "songs that explicitly talk about how great rock and roll are rarely rock."
posted on May 15, 2008 - View this threadPlayground
Recorded live to 24-track digital at our most recent show. My band
The Dukes of Simpleton is an XTC tribute project, so no we didn't write it, but I'm pretty sure we're the only people playing any XTC songs live in a 1000 mile radius.
posted on May 10, 2008 - View this threadIn Piles/On File
Were my rock band to have a "hit single," it would be this. It filts squarely into the description of "thrilling guitar driven indie-rock music" if that's your thing.
posted on Apr 25, 2008 - View this threadBlackbox Blues
Piano! Mellotron! Squealing guitars! Stewardesses!
I've been working on this for a few weeks now. It's one of the more complex arrangements I've attempted in a while. I think I'm getting close to done, but I could really use some feed back. Thanks, folks!
posted on Apr 22, 2008 - View this threadRadiohead - "Nude (Strings Remix)"
The result here is spending a few free days on my couch with my violin and computer. I would love all comments/criticism from anybody, as this is something I'd like to continue experimenting with. (I guess if you like it, you can vote by clicking on the plus sign and pass the link onto anybody else).
http://www.radioheadremix.com/remix/?id=1196
Thanks!
posted on Apr 13, 2008 - View this threadLucky
I wrote this one at the last minute because I needed one more song for my RPM 2008 entry, but it has turned out to be one of my favorites.
posted on Apr 11, 2008 - View this threadPretty and Disheveled
We totally spelled this wrong on our EP. Hope y'all like it.
posted on Apr 9, 2008 - View this threadLied
Edelweiss
Punk "Edelweiss" with the original Nazi lyrics. Someone else posted their version of this recently...
posted on Apr 1, 2008 - View this threadNot Dead Yet
"The music starts, the singer screams,
there's feedback all to hell.
I think I've played this gig before..."
posted on Mar 31, 2008 - View this threadLanding Song
The Olivers are on some rough seas right now, but here's something to guide us all to better shores.
posted on Mar 24, 2008 - View this thread
a perfect preservative
I pretty li'l ditty about jelly, pirates, and (of course) true love. still getting my bearings as far as recording in my new apartment. two guits and a glockenspiel for the win?
posted on Mar 19, 2008 - View this threadReservoir
A song about the places that are the most emblematic of your teenage years and the people who you enjoyed spending your time with there.
posted on Mar 19, 2008 - View this threadNot The One
You know how sometimes you find yourself in a relationship because everyone thinks you just look so damn good together? Me neither.
posted on Mar 17, 2008 - View this threadSaturday Morning
Because I thought you might need a theme song for your Saturday morning cartoon starring Steven Seagal.
posted on Mar 17, 2008 - View this threadThe Happiness of Not Having to Lift Things
This is a new piece our band, Falex9, is developing. We didn't know what to do with it lyric-wise until after we finally got a permanent rehearsal room in Seattle and realized how happy we were that we didn't have to lug our gear around anymore. The song may have a slightly deeper meaning in the future as we refine the lyrics / music. Either way, it's been a fun playing it.
posted on Mar 12, 2008 - View this threadwednesday afternoon - vampire deer
song 7 of 10 from my rpm 08 album, wolf moon
posted on Mar 7, 2008 - View this threadLife Through Veils
Old recording from 1990. Music Recorded live, with the middle section and ending being written extemporaneously in the studio, vocals are the only overdubs. Originally 24 track, but this was rescued from cassette, hence the crap quality. I wrote the music and the singer wrote the words and melody. I sang backup.
posted on Mar 6, 2008 - View this threadmission has failed reprise (with Video)
I've posted this song here
previously, but I wanted to share the
video I made for it with the help of my lovely and talented assistant Jacob Guza. Hope you enjoy.
NSFW lyrics/youtube
posted on Mar 6, 2008 - View this threadthe collection - vampire deer
song 6 of 10 of the 2008 rpm album, wolf moon
posted on Mar 6, 2008 - View this threadDenver
surrey day by vampire deer
song 5 of 10 of the rpm 08 album wolf moon
posted on Mar 4, 2008 - View this thread« Older songs
