"Under Construction" is the name of my latest and unfinished CD project. Here are the songs I think are ready for public consumption.
"Double Shot (of my baby's Love)"
"Double Shot (of my baby's Love)" features #2 son James with me on the vocals and cowbell. This song is one of the classic party songs of the non-psychedelic side of the 60's. Got pretty close to the original keyboard sound and James really pumped up the vocals.
"Gimme One Reason"
"Gimme One Reason" is how I would play if I ever had the chance to arrange for Tracy Chapman. It just screamed for a electric piano part, which I augmented with organ and then brass (distracts from the vocals!) List to the very end (give myself goose pimples!)
"Prince of Peace"
"Prince of Peace" is a song you've probably never heard. It was recorded by Leon Russell, Joe Cocker's piano player and a music force onto himself. Love the lyrics. Another of my favorite electric piano layering. Also has a tenor sax part I really enjoyed creating. I've alluded to it before but I think if you've played an instrument, sax or trumpet, it's much easier for you to play a synthesized version because you can "hear" more than notes, you can add the feel of the instrument.
"You're No Good"
"You're No Good" is a well know Linda Ronstadt song. This sort of a Santana-ish version. James' played the guitar and drums on this one for me! I met Linda a few times in the 60's right before her first hit record.
"Wild Night"
"Wild Night" is a Van Morrison song from after his years with “Them.” Particularly like the bass part. Also like the brass/sax parts. (Can you tell I'm listening to these as I write?)
