New song Reflections

[Top Cat]

I just finished my new song and video Reflections, today May 13th.
In fact it's still warm from the record factory. lol

Thank you for listening.(I'm happily surprised at how well it sounds on Soundcloud for a change)

[progmatist]

^^ If it's still "warm," it must be on vinyl.

[Top Cat]

^^ If it's still "warm," it must be on vinyl.

I wish..only not any of this 180g crap, 140g will work just fine,thank you
I was joking with my old bandmates when I sent them the file, that I was going to offer this in a LIMITED EDITION Boxset with all the early crappy versions,alternate mixes, photos of me pulling my hair out while mixing for the 100th time, cassette, vinyl, cd, dvd and vhs for the old timers. And if there are requests we'll throw in a mini-disc version...all for just $250US, including a deluxe box to keep all these goodies in.

[battema]

I should try and see if the old thread I started about the Harvest Aorta "Choke On It" deluxe edition boxset is still archived on PE somewhere

Lovely little song, Richard! As always, of course but still happy to say it

[Sturgeon's Lawyer]

Very nice, kind of very-early-Genesis-y. Wanders a little but has a beautiful sound.

The one thing is, I'd be a bit concerned about some of the images in that video. I know I've seen some of them before (and was that a Sinkiewicz for "dogs of war"?), and unless you have permission you're courting a takedown order.

Anyway, thank you for sharing it with us!

[Top Cat]

I should try and see if the old thread I started about the Harvest Aorta "Choke On It" deluxe edition boxset is still archived on PE somewhere

Lovely little song, Richard! As always, of course but still happy to say it

Please find the thread if you can, I'd love to read what your wonderful quirky sense of humor came up with regarding the deluxe edition boxset for Harvest Aorta.
I always feel a little better after posting a new song, knowing you've listened and I get a thumbs up John.
You'll be happy to know, I asked my wife to duct tape my hands to the chair to prevent me from the greatest temptation, and that is "adding Mellotron"....mission accomplished!

Very nice, kind of very-early-Genesis-y. Wanders a little but has a beautiful sound.

The one thing is, I'd be a bit concerned about some of the images in that video. I know I've seen some of them before (and was that a Sinkiewicz for "dogs of war"?), and unless you have permission you're courting a takedown order.

Anyway, thank you for sharing it with us!

Thank you so much for listening and for your comment.
I really appreciate the comments about using images. I go out of my way when downloading images to make certain they are either free or ok under Creative Commons License, and when possible do my best to credit the creators.
I followed that regimen this time as well. I also use Google Reverse Image Search, because many of these images are posted on blogs, advertising, social network posts, etc.
Ref The Dogs of War image I did a reverse image search on it, and it was impossible for me to find the artist. It's all over the place.
I wish I could at least credit the artist or ask permission since my video is not being used for commercial gain.
YouTube usually runs a program for copyright violations when uploading, but I'm not certain how detailed it is. Also, a one legged man in an ass kicking contest probably gets more views on YT than any of mine do...really man, it's crickets over there. lol

I really appreciate you bringing the subject to my attention. For instance, I had a different cover which I loved, but after doing a deeper search, I located the artist and her work is still being sold in various sizes and formats, so I had to go with the cover I have now, which I downloaded from Pixabay.com, and is free under Creative Commons License.

The early Genesis reference makes me smile, since it wasn't my intent, in fact the chord structure in the first half are inspired by a song I recorded in 1984 called World's Lament. I had planned on remaking it, but thank goodness once I started, this song took on a life of it's own.

[mozo-pg]

Richard, it's lovely.

[Top Cat]

Richard, it's lovely.

Thank you so much.

[Rarebird]

I wish..only not any of this 180g crap, 140g will work just fine,thank you
I was joking with my old bandmates when I sent them the file, that I was going to offer this in a LIMITED EDITION Boxset with all the early crappy versions,alternate mixes, photos of me pulling my hair out while mixing for the 100th time, cassette, vinyl, cd, dvd and vhs for the old timers. And if there are requests we'll throw in a mini-disc version...all for just $250US, including a deluxe box to keep all these goodies in.

Do you als add some of that pulled out hair in the box, or does that only come with the premium-package for $2,500US?

[Rarebird]

A lovely song, perhaps a bit short.

[Top Cat]

Do you als add some of that pulled out hair in the box, or does that only come with the premium-package for $2,500US?

At my age, we put the pulled hair strands into a lockbox, which will later be used to make a Paul McCartney hairpiece, should I ever decide to perform live.

A lovely song, perhaps a bit short.

I agree about the length. When I'm developing a song, sometimes I'll just let the flow of the material decide it's length, and this one just felt right the way it turned out.
Considering my last 3 songs ranged from 5-6 minutes long, this one just turned out shorter.

Thanks for listening, and for sharing your thoughts and comment.

[Rarebird]

At my age, we put the pulled hair strands into a lockbox, which will later be used to make a Paul McCartney hairpiece, should I ever decide to perform live.


I agree about the length. When I'm developing a song, sometimes I'll just let the flow of the material decide it's length, and this one just felt right the way it turned out.
Considering my last 3 songs ranged from 5-6 minutes long, this one just turned out shorter.

Thanks for listening, and for sharing your thoughts and comment.

You could also take the Tony Levin approach to hair.