Hello Folks,
sorry I've been quiet of late - life gets in the way sometimes and chaos often is a part of that.
I've been visiting when I can & working on stuff when I can squeeze the time.
These two tracks are evidence that I'm still "doing" stuff but nothing, at present, is ready for a big reveal.
This one, Blundertown, is waiting on a real singer. I have someone who wants to do it but the when is uncertain.
BIAB provides drums & organ. Draft vocal, (heavily tuned), bass & guitars are by me but the lead playing is by Stephen Hutter (Louisiana Steve) a professional musician by trade & a generous collaborator by turns:
Here's a slightly updated version...the vocals are a little tidier and the bass n drums nexus more certain:
BLUNDERTOWN vii
V1
This town, my town
This brown, my brown
I swim, you frown
Don't tear it down
Working, living
Talking, giving
Walking, driving,
Still surviving
C1
Something calls, I can't hear
Calls far, calls near
Not quite home
Not quite fear.
I can't hear
Something near
Life in Blundertown.
V2
This place, our place
This case, our case
You think, I pace
In a rat race
Working, living
Taking, sieving
Running, diving,
Just surviving
C2
Something calls, I can't hear
Calls from afar, calls near
Not quite home
Not quite fear.
I can't hear
Somewhere near
Life in Blundertown.
V3
Living, dying
Consuming, buying
Faking, trying
Making do
Working, slaving
Seeing, craving
Always behaving
We've been trained to.
C3
Something calls, I don't hear
Calls out loud, calls quite near
Not my home, feel my fear.
A different gear
Someone near
Live in Blundertown.
C4
Something calls, all along
Calls out loud, sounding wrong
Not my home, feel me drown.
Different tread
Someone bled
Life in Blundertown.

This one, PsychB, has BIAB drums, solos, organ and held piano chords. Strings and piano bass are midi while guitars, lap steel n bass are the real thing. No vocals or even lyrics yet. I'VE REPLACED THIS WITH THE MELODY REMOVED SO YOU CAN HEAR THE ARRANGEMENT BETTER. Lap Steel is used quietly to add texture in the transitions mainly.
PSYCHB sans melody
No need to listen or comment unless you want to.
Ears and advice on both are welcome, (except for the vocals as they won't be staying), as these are Works In Progress.

Last edited by rayc; 11/22/25 05:45 PM.
Cheers
rayc
"What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe