Here’s a selection of songs I recorded over the last year – As always, it’s available for free download.
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Update
It looks like I have finally turned the corner on my recent computer woes. I am back to working on new music. I also have a new EP in the works:
Please keep checking back for updates!
News Update: My Song Featured on Covermesongs.com
My cover version of Neil Young’s “Running Dry (Requiem for the Rockets) was recently featured on the cool website, Cover Me (Covermesongs.com). If you get a chance check out the site and their eclectic selection of cover music and artists.
I have also finally entered the world of Twitter. After playing around with it for the last day, I have to wonder what took me so long. My twitter name is @marwoodwilliams. Click below for more information.
New Song: D-Day
Here’s an instrumental song called, “D-Day.” The song has nothing to do with the Normandy Invasion of World War II. The title is all about key of the song – D.
Here’s the back story to the song: I have been playing around with this basic instrumental since the late 1980′s. Back then, I owned a fun digital delay pedal (Digitech PDS 2020) which had a feature, reminiscent of the old reel to reel players, called “sound on sound.” In non-technical terms, this feature would allow you to store and record short musical phrases. For example, I would play a two note bass line, then add a repeating chord and with little effort, I had backing music to accompany on my guitar. The song is a favorite with jam buddies because of its simplicity and flexibility.
On this version, I play all the instruments. I added a little introduction and had fun playing around with the arrangement. It’s the first recording I have been able to use my mountain dulcimer and my recently acquired conga drums.
Please feel free to drop me a line if you have any questions or comments.
New Song: The City Lights
Here’s a new and improved version of my song “The City Lights,” which features my talented wife, Noel on Alto Saxophone. As always, downloads are free and comments are welcome.
New Song: The Swamp
Here’s an impromptu live recording of my song, “The Swamp” recorded on December 5th, 2010 at Tangled Wire Studios. I am fortunate to have my friend David LaVeda accompanying me on slide guitar. The song was recorded live to 2 track mini-disc.
New Song: It Wasn’t Meant To Be
This track features my friend David LaVeda on Slide Guitar and backing vocals. Recorded at Tangled Wire Studios, Seattle WA. USA
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New Song: Running Dry (Cover)
This is my 1st attempt at recording a cover song. It’s a Neil Young song that I have enjoyed playing over the years called “Running Dry: Requiem For The Rockets” from his classic 2nd record, “Everybody Knows This is Nowhere.”
I recorded the song live, with me singing and playing my acoustic guitar. The rest of the elements, were added to the live recording. I hope you enjoy and as always, comments and questions are welcome.
Marwood’s Music Vault: “Hollow Gold”
Here’s another song from my Music Vault. “Hollow Gold” was originally written in the 1980’s, during my “restless youth” phase.
This version of the song was originally recorded when I moved into my current Tangled Wire Studio digs in the basement of stately Marwood Manor. While it is a primitive recording, (done in Cakewalk Pro Audio 9). at the time I was happy to have this old song idea is a completed form.
