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Some of my favourite songs just now

Bugs Tune EP

“Bugs Tune EP” was originally released back in December 2012. It wasn’t long after the birth of my son. Believe it or not, the EP was recorded on a Blackberry Playbook. Remember those? Didn’t think so. Fair play though, it did a good job of recording these for me. I used the single microphone builtContinue reading “Bugs Tune EP”

Mr Waits Said Hold On

Sometimes,when I’m feeling low,I find a quiet placeand get my headphones.Tom Waits —”Hold On.”It’s that first chord —a warm D chord —just opens up the world.It’s like an old friend.And the words —the lyrics —make you smile,make you laugh,make you feel,make you think.A warm embrace.I can see her —the old motel, paint worn and peeling,breathContinue reading “Mr Waits Said Hold On”

I Am Alive

Death is seductive.Life is reductive.To the earth,to the soil,we will return.ButI’m too old to die young.Too far gonefor the black tie,the graveyard moan.Too plainto deny it’s after me.It’s going to get me.But smart enoughto knowLive right now.Crack a smile.And yellI am alive. (c) Paul Andrew Sneddon

Grateful

Music has always been there.In my loneliness.In my best moments. From just a wee guy,with my personal stereo:Europe.Fresh Prince.Technotronic. Top 40.Taped off the radio.Hits of the year. Mum singing in the kitchen.Dad’s record collection:Bob Dylan.Guns N’ Roses.Then Aerosmith.First light.First gigs.CDs from Woolworths. John Lee Hooker.The Black Crowes.“Smokestack Lightning.”And Gun. Through bass guitars.Copying riffs from myContinue reading “Grateful”