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Anthem For An Ant Colony
In 1987, I wrote this cornball song from the POV of a proud and friendly ant, but never recorded it until now.
posted on Aug 19, 2008 - View this thread
You Promised
It's about those times when you realize the only one you can change is yourself. A new pop/rock tune I just released today.
posted on Aug 11, 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 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 threadToo Late to Sleep
Here's a track for your next narcoleptic dance party. It may be the only song in the world to feature both the Stylophone and the Violin-Uke.
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 threadVictor'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 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 threadBut When Cindy Dances
The first song I ever wrote, dating back to 1986. A pop song about a real Cindy and a possibly invented dance, sung in a fragile and especially twee manner. Part of my
Old Songs project.
posted on Jul 9, 2008 - View this threadRule 34
Nixon In China
A nice little ditty from my old band's first (and only) E.P.
I'm not sure what it's about, but it groove along nicely. My friend Stuart played vibes on the track.
posted on Jul 6, 2008 - View this threadLet's Sneak Off
Polygamy (or more accurately - group marriage) gone awry.
posted on Jul 4, 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 threadHey, Little Sprout!
A song written for my oldest nephew (he's the giggling in the beginning and the talking at the end). His nickname is the monk, not little sprout.
posted on Jun 30, 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 Worst Decision
Laid-back, blues-inspired pop song for the June '08 lyric challenge. The phrase "life is all about conflicting desires" did not sink in initially. But on further reflection, I understood how this is true. Such conflict can lead to inertia or abdication of choice, resulting in disappointment.
I did all the parts on this track: vox, keyboard, drum programming, and electric bass. I'm happy with the music, but the mix needs work. Dedicated to Jessamyn, of course (for what became the bridge). Lyrics inside.
posted on Jun 22, 2008 - View this threadSlip or Fade
Acoustic number in the works, just looking for some advice & feedback about this song (see description)
posted on Jun 13, 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
Kick Start
Just me and a guitar, singing an alphabet song. Be warned: I say "fuck" in it.
posted on May 12, 2008 - View this threadYou and Me
When We Were Small
Moody ruminations with autoharp and marimba accompaniment. I just finished it, so it's still pretty hot -- watch your fingers.
posted on Apr 24, 2008 - View this threadWhen My Baby Was Mine
My one-person band, drowsy, delivers this delicious 1950s-inspired retro-pop (with crunchy autoharp topping!) directly to your doorstep. Quick, answer the door!
posted on Apr 4, 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 prisoner of the Caucasus
Island of no luck
Snow Girl
Imprint, v. 1.1
This first time I
presented this song, I made a drastic edit to the melody that turned out to be unsuccessful. Also, my singing sucked.
posted on Mar 6, 2008 - View this threadSecret Book (Vocal Mix - Redux)
An Edwardian Approach
I!!
The Day The Aliens Invade
Context: For those who haven't heard it, the previous album (
Will the Moon Explode in ... the 23rd Century?) is about mysterious problems with the moon that seem to indicate impending disaster. At the end of the album we have treated the symptoms but are uncertain as to whether or not we have cured the moon.
posted on Feb 22, 2008 - View this thread
Beauty of Love
This song is from the band I have been with for the longest, LOX-P, and was recorded at the same studio and under the same conditions as the last song I posted, War Waltz. On this recording I am the bass player, however I wrote the guitar line as well. Hope y'all like it.
posted on Feb 21, 2008 - View this threadProblem: Circular Thinking
Secret Book (Vocal Mix)
This is a new version of Secret Book, of which I originally posted an instrumental version
here. On the new mix, my wife Lori sings beautifully, and I wail a bit at the end.
posted on Feb 20, 2008 - View this threadShe's a Scientist, Too
Sung by The Infamous Benny Hill, this one is an ode to a female scientist he knows.
posted on Feb 19, 2008 - View this threadJetpack
Brandywell
Engine
Truth Is (billy won't you smile)
This one I did for the musical version of NaNoWriMo (aka RPM). It's part of a planned concept album/musical (in the vein of
Tommy or
The Wall) called
Comeuppance by my band
Ready Demolition. This is the third demo I did tonight. Lemme know whatcha think.
posted on Feb 10, 2008 - View this threadErase It
Colonel Roger (is a Soldier from the Future)
I met a guy who claimed he was a soldier from the future, here to save humanity. I wrote a song about him. It has been described as "derivative and campy" which may well be true. It's also up on
YouTube. with pictures.
posted on Jan 22, 2008 - View this threadMore Good Days
Here's a song about those times when picking a random direction and hitting the road seems like best idea ever.
posted on Jan 20, 2008 - View this threadThursday
Song from long ago about infatuation; remixed, remastered. Gratuitous orchestra hits at the end provided free of charge.
posted on Jan 7, 2008 - View this threadYou Are Loved
This is a pop track from my new album "Save You From Yourself" featuring my friend Jerin on harmony vox.
posted on Jan 6, 2008 - View this threadCharm
A while ago I
posted a song from an old tape-album called
It's Amazing What Some People Can Believe, and said I'd tell people when I'd uploaded the whole thing to my website. I forgot. Mea culpa.
This is, as it were, the second single.
posted on Dec 31, 2007 - View this threadgone
I think this is one of the catchier songs I've come up with in a while, though I never seem to be a good judge of that. At any rate, it's a short and simple track about intense love gone missing... or something like that.
posted on Dec 19, 2007 - View this threadSurfer Girl
No, not that Surfer Girl. I wrote this years ago back when the internet was still pretty new and AOL chat rooms were becoming popular. Recorded on my first Mac with no bass and a drum machine that I had absolutely no idea how to work.
posted on Dec 18, 2007 - View this threadThanks for the Add (demo)
A dancey pop kinda thing. I finished all the recording and rough mixes for my next album so I'm starting to enjoy making music again. Also: trying to be less of a perfectionist so I maybe don't go bonkers.
posted on Dec 12, 2007 - View this thread« Older songs
