I Would Rock 500 Miles

If any of you have been out for karaoke with Dylan and Me you may have heard us own the shit out of this tune. We decided since it's such a hit at Fantasy Island that we'd cover it. Here is our first attempt.

500 Miles by The Proclaimers

Today We Lost a Legend

On the day the world found out we lost Michael Jackson, one of the strangest albeit most talented entertainers ever seen, we tackled "I Want You Back." We tackled it a few time and struggled with the structure. Here is an early take of us running through the Jackson 5 classic. My mic needs to be turned up clearly haha.

Jackson 5 : I Want You Back

On the Run - Take 3

Today's focus at practice was getting to know my song titled "On The Run." It's a nice little melodic rocker in 6/8 timing (or is it 3/4? i can never remember the difference). During the show Dunc and I will switch guitars. He is very excited to be rocking out on the electric. The take embeded in this here podcast is take 3. We are working on getting the timing down for the end of the song but I think it's coming together pretty nicely. We're excited to hear what Marcin will bring to the song. What a nice bunch of boys to let me sing!

On The Run (take 3)

Carnival Classic Rock

Marcin was absent at practice today and Dunc took over on electric guitar on this sessions jam. We put together this bluesy classic rock number and rocked the shit out of it while Dunc worked on his chops. Rock that tremolo pedal Dunc!!!


Classic Rock Jam

Get On You Boots

Our first full band attempt at Get On Your Boots. This song fires me up and I can't wait to rock it live. We sped up the bpm and it rocks even harder now.

U2's Get On Your Boots

Blues at the Carnival

While Dylan was in the bathroom we ripped into this bluesy number. I was feeling pretty fired up and ripped into some blues solos. Let the music do the talking...


Blues at the Carnival

Help! Dylan has returned!

Dylan did some studying while we were learning songs and he's got the lyrics to Help! down very well. I worked on the harmonies and we think we nailed it. Here is Take 1 from yesterday's practice.

Help!

All the Single Ladies Put Your Hands Up!

This is the moment you all have been waiting for. The moment where I completely embarrass myself and upload a demo of "Single Ladies." We've reworked the lyrics because we don't want gloss on our lips or men on our hips. So yeah... I recorded this demo so the guys can listen to the chords and the song structure that I've arranged here. Although he does not look forward to it Dylan will be singing this live. If you like it then put a ring on it!



Single Ladies (Demo)

All the single ladies (7x)

Now put your hands up
Up in the club, we just broke up
I’m doing my own little thing
You decided to dip but now you wanna trip
Cuz another brother noticed me
I’m up on her, she up on me
Dont pay her any attention
Cuz i cried my tears, for three good years
Ya can’t be mad at me

Cuz if you liked it then you shoulda kept the ring on it
If you liked it then you shoulda kept the ring on it
Don’t be mad once you see that she want it
If you liked it then you shoulda kept the ring on it

wo oh ooh oh oh ooh oh oh ooh oh oh oh x2

Cuz if you liked it then you shoulda kept the ring on it
If you liked it then you shoulda kept the ring on it
Don’t be mad once you see that she want it
If you liked it then you shoulda kept the ring on it

wo oh ooh oh oh ooh oh oh ooh oh oh oh x2


She got gloss on her lips, she's hangin on my hips
Got her tighter than her Dereon jeans
acting up, drink in my cup
I could care less what you think
I need no permission, did I mention
Dont pay her any attention
Cuz you had your turn
But now you gonna learn
What it really feels like to miss me

Cuz if you liked it then you shoulda kept the ring on it
If you liked it then you shoulda kept the ring on it
Don’t be mad once you see that she want it
If you liked it then you shoulda kept the ring on it

wo oh ooh oh oh ooh oh oh ooh oh oh oh x2

All the single ladies (7x)
Now put your hands up
woo oh ooh oh oh ooh oh oh ooh
oh oh oh 2x

Cuz if you liked it then you shoulda kept the ring on it
If you liked it then you shoulda kept the ring on it
Don’t be mad once you see that she want it
If you liked it then you shoulda kept the ring on it

wo oh ooh oh oh ooh oh oh ooh oh oh oh x2
Cuz if you liked it then you shoulda kept the ring on it
If you liked it then you shoulda kept the ring on it
Don’t be mad once you see that she want it
If you liked it then you shoulda kept the ring on it

wo oh ooh oh oh ooh oh oh ooh oh oh oh x2

Funky Primus

It seems to have become a tradition that we rip into some new tune every time we get together. This is what we came up with today. I can't really put a genre to it but it's kinda funky. Check it:

Today's Jam

Help! ing Out

Dunc missed practice today so I took over on vocals. This was the end of the practice so my voice was a bit tired and I had trouble projecting. If you focus real hard you might be able to hear me sing. haha.

The Beatles : Help