Past Tracks of the Week
September
Or So I Dream
September 2, 2010
A song based upon a particularly beautiful Mutts comic strip.
August
Theme from Up
August 1, 2010
A version of the wonderful theme featuring Owen Hofmann-Smith on cello and Arick Gouwerok on Bass. This is the tune I was talking about, Janae.
July
A Sudden, Slow Drop
July 23, 2010
A full band arrangement of a song from last year. Featuring Owen on cello and Arick on bass.
Stella by Starlight
July 15, 2010
Live at Maryhill on 7.5.10 with Gary Danielson on sax and Kurt Gustafson on bass. Mellow like a summer afternoon.
Untitled #5
July 4, 2010
First run through of a new song. That’s Arick on bass, Sam on drums, Eddie on violin, and Owen on cello.
June
Not Inhuman (Piano)
June 2, 2010
A slightly different arrangement of a piece I wrote a few months back.
May
Untitled #4
May 17, 2010
I have a couple tentative titles for this, but for now, it shall remain #4.
A Sudden, Slow Drop
May 9, 2010
Also recorded at Maryhill a couple of weeks ago. Also with Josh and Sam. Interesting to hear the differences from when I play it solo.
Fall (exactly October)
May 1, 2010
Recorded live @ Maryhill Winery with Sam Foulger and Josh Feinberg.
April
Canon in Z (full band)
April 17, 2010
Recorded at practice with Sam Foulger, Josh Feinberg, and Eddie Parente.
Canon in Z
April 7, 2010
Inspired by the book “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies”.
March
Not Inhuman
March 5, 2010
Inspired by Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness.
February
Afternoon Silflay
February 26, 2010
Named after the Lupine language created for “Watership Down”.
The Trunchbull and Miss Honey
February 19, 2010
2 new songs, both inspired by Roald Dahl’s masterpiece, Matilda.
Up
February 8, 2010
The beautiful theme composed by Michael Giacchino.
January
French Press Developement
January 28, 2010
A full band arrangement. A little too fast, but decent feel. Needs a little more refining.
French Press
January 21, 2010
The start of something new.
December
Fresh Snow
December 31, 2009
My last song this year.
Silent Night
December 23, 2009
Merry Christmas.
Emmanuel
December 15, 2009
Possibly of 8th century Gregorian decent, this is a wonderfully solemn carol.
Angels We Have Heard on High
December 7, 2009
A new arrangement of an old carol.
Gettin' Down on the Housetop
December 1, 2009
Another groovy song made possible by Sam and Nate.
November
What Child is This?
November 27, 2009
w/ Nate Macy and Sam Foulger
D's Ditty
November 16, 2009
A song for my cousin. He bought me a toy helicopter with his own allowance. So cool.
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
November 10, 2009
I know it’s a little early, but we have to record early to have it ready by Thanksgiving.
The Red Leaves
November 3, 2009
Another fall song. I love this time of year.
October
The Simpsons
October 26, 2009
Recorded live @ Tony Starlights with Sam Howard, Sam Foulger, and Willie Matheis.
Disappointment #1
October 20, 2009
A short classical piece for 2 accordions.
Wendy's Waltz
October 13, 2009
A song written over 10 years ago for the loss of a dear friend.
A Sudden, Slow Drop
October 5, 2009
Autumn is here!
September
Speak Softly Love
September 29, 2009
The love theme from the Godfather.
Theme from "The Godfather"
September 22, 2009
Better late than never. My rendition of the classic Nino Rota piece.
Halley's Fifth
September 15, 2009
A piano duet (with myself). Named after the famous unheard piece in Atlas Shrugged.
Corn Chips
September 8, 2009
Track off the upcoming album, Live @ Maryhill.
A Used Dog
September 1, 2009
I got the name from a “Peanuts” cartoon. With Julio Appling and Sam Foulger.
August
Beautiful Love
August 24, 2009
An old standard.
Birch Jig
August 18, 2009
A small ditty composed for my summer campers in Birch. Dance on, fellas!
Sailboats
August 7, 2009
Part 3 of my Boys Camp Trilogy.
Buddy Fires
August 3, 2009
Part 2 of my Boys Camp Trilogy.
July
Random
July 26, 2009
The 1st in my “Boys Camp Trilogy”.
Untitled #3 (Not a Rag)
July 17, 2009
The third in my “Untitled” series. The subtitle would suggest that this isn’t in the Ragtime genre.
A Slow Rag
July 13, 2009
As the title might lead you to believe, this is a Ragtime piece to be performed at an unquick tempo.
How Insensitive
July 6, 2009
Recorded live @ Maryhill Winery on 7.4.09. Sam Howard on bass, and Sam Foulger on drums.
June
Blues for Bubba
June 30, 2009
Nasty blues for my good friend, Steve Morelli.
Enter Sandman
June 22, 2009
A less than child friendly lullaby.
All The Things You Are
June 15, 2009
Recorded live @ Maryhill Winery on 6.15.09.
The Failing
June 8, 2009
An ode to simpler times of pork pie hats and dangerous dames.
The Last Bossa Nova
June 1, 2009
My first attempt at solo singing since I was a wee child…be kind!
May
Clinton Street Boogie
May 25, 2009
Recorded live @ Bookwalter Winery on May 21st, 2009.
Re: Her
May 18, 2009
New Shoes
May 11, 2009
Ok, I’m going to redo this.
Waltz for a Rainy Day
May 4, 2009
A mellow song for a mellow, spring drizzle.
April
Lush Life
April 27, 2009
A simple arrangement of the classic tune, done on piano and accordion.
Season's End
April 19, 2009
A tribute to the end of busy season for my sister, Elise.
A Gwangju Easter
April 12, 2009
A song for my sister who loves James Bond films and is living in South Korea.
A Song My Dad Would Like
April 6, 2009
A happy song because my dad likes happy music.
March
Autumn Leaves
March 30, 2009
A blatant cop-out due to the fact that I was both incredibly ill this week and visiting relatives. Luckily, an incredible performance by Tim Gilson more than makes up for it.
Cottonwood
March 23, 2009
Recorded live at Maryhill Winery with Tim Gilson on bass.
Take This! (It's Dangerous to go Alone)
March 16, 2009
This song is a blast from my past. One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written to the ears of a 12 year old in 1991.
Java
March 9, 2009
This track was named after the French dance that was intended for a very fast waltz.
The Angel's Share
March 2, 2009
A ballad in 2/4 named after a relatively obscure winemaking term.
February
Orion's Belt
February 23, 2009
An excuse to use my new Guiro.
Fall (Exactly October)
February 16, 2009
Recorded live with my accordion trio at Camellia Lounge in Portland, Oregon on February 13th.
If Only
February 9, 2009
A live recording of my quartet from The Cave in Portland Oregon on February 6th.
The Great Mighty Poo
February 2, 2009
An accordion and orchestra cover of one of the best parts of the video game “Conker’s Bad Fur Day”.
January
Allegro for Classical Accordion
January 26, 2009
My attempt at writing and performing a “classical” piece.
Song for Bev
January 19, 2009
Me playing along with me.
Unemployedable
January 12, 2009
Unemployedable: adj. The ability to be unemployed without a)going crazy, b)forgetting basic personal hygiene and/or social skils, or c)wishing that you could get a job
For All The Marbles
January 5, 2009
This track was written for my World of Warcraft guild back when I was playing, with the vocals being recorded from vent one night when we were raiding.