New Challenges
February could well go by the moniker of “Crazy Challenges Month” for this psychonaut… First of all, the Masters of Song Fu challenge is opening up again early this month. If I make it into the arena, I’ll be repeating…
Something Different
The Mandelbrot Set’s version of ‘Skullcrusher Mountain’ is coming along nicely with the addition of some spoken vocals in the style of the late, great Vivian Stanshall. I have re-recorded some of my bass part, as the original did not…
Theremania
Happy New Year. It’s been quite a while since I last waved my hands in the air to produce music, but tonight I recorded four theremin parts with varying degrees of success for “The Mandelbrot Set.” We currently have three…
Mandelbrot Set Feedback
Mr Coulton has given some positive comments about the ‘Mandelbrot Set’ and our first effort HERE. We’re currently going through the democratic process of selecting the next song for our treatment. Why not drop in if you liked our take…
The Mandelbrot Set – Re: Your Brains
Some time ago I mentioned I did some instrumental parts (bass and guitar) for a version of Jonathan Coulton’s song “Re: Your Brains“. It is now complete, with a final mix available to download, featuring a zombie chorus, and a…
So Long Lonesome Cowboy Burt
Jimmy Carl Black RIP 1-2-1938 to 1-11-2008 Another rock legend has left the stage… JCB was the drummer with the Mothers in their earlier days and stamped his unique sound onto some of the finest albums in the Zappa collection.…
Masters of Song Fu – Round-up and In The Flesh
Just to finish off the Song Fu experience and tie up any loose ends, I have stuck all the songs together up on Last.fm, which is worth a look as a way to find new music similar to what you…
Masters of Song Fu – Update #11 – Bad Fish (The Song From ‘Jaws’)
You must choose one of those 1970’s Williams-scored Spielberg/Lucas flicks (JAWS, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND, 1941, or STAR WARS). and write “The Song From…” that the film never had, in the style of a 1970’s pop tune (particularly…
Masters of Song Fu – Update #10
You must choose one of those 1970’s Williams-scored Spielberg/Lucas flicks (JAWS, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND, 1941, or STAR WARS). and write “The Song From…” that the film never had, in the style of a 1970’s pop tune (particularly…
Sharklore
I’ve got a few possible verses put together for the Song Fu challenge, though no music as yet, but my research into Jaws and the history of the film and book has given me inspiration for another new song. I…