Simple Music, Simple Enjoyment

Some of the music you have heard before, some I have written, but all of it is played by me. Simple, easy listening. I hope you enjoy.

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Episodes

We all need saving

Great song.... good lyrics

Aug 26, 2020•4 min

I am Royal

There can be peace amid storms... what do you hear when you hear this?

Nov 07, 2019•1 min

Tell my heart to beat again

A song about courage when it's hard

Mar 28, 2019•3 min

Gethsemane

This haunting song is so simple and so beautiful.

Nov 20, 2018•4 min

Come, Come ye Saints

Mormon hymn. Cherished and almost sacred.

Apr 17, 2016•4 min

C Am Bb F Loop

Practicing a loop using a flat 7th chord

Dec 30, 2015•42 sec

Silent Night

This was done by me and my daughter Sarah. We are going to create a Christmas CD. She did great

Jul 18, 2015•2 min

This is my first published song after taking lessons in song writing. There are lyrics... and I will post them later... If I am brave, I may even sing it. This was an assignment in structure and method... it's generic, but it works. I love it.

Apr 15, 2015•5 min

I am a child of God

This used to be strictly a child's song, then it was included in the adult hymnal. The message is, we are all children of God and we need help to live with Him.

Dec 30, 2014•2 min

My Father Loves Me

Great childhood song. It's about this beautiful world and the gifts we have been given.

Dec 29, 2014•1 min

I have a plan

This is to all those with children who watch them exercise their right to make choices... both good and bad.

Oct 07, 2013•6 min

Superman Duet with Sarah and Dad (original by Crash Test Dummies)

This is a fun song that me and my daughter have been singing for years. We decided to record our voices. My voice is very deep and it worked well. If you listen closely (or maybe not so closely) you can hear my son begging for milk in the background. Call it a "bonus" feature.

Sep 02, 2013•5 min

Shrek Hallelujah #2

Here is another attempt at a great song. We did both keyboard and vocals in a single take... and they sound like it... but it was fun to do. I love the song, the message and the power that it brings. Enjoy.

Aug 27, 2013•16 min

Composit

I don't take the time to do a full production of a song, but that doesn't mean I don't play around all the time. This is two songs... the first is mine (but it does sound a lot like Mannheim Steamroller) and the other is a song by Michael McClain. Enjoy the "1st take" approach to recording music.

Aug 27, 2013•3 min

Brush Yo Teeth

My son had several friends come over. They decided to try doing a quick PSA about dental care. Not my normal stuff... but fun none the less. Eric just turned 16 and I promised him a place to post this quick recording for him and his friends.

Aug 08, 2013•48 sec

Growing Young

This is a great song. Please enjoy the easy, smooth tune. If I had a voice, I would sing the lyrics, but as it is, my fans demand I stay silent. To those who follow me, I appreciate your support (Ed, Ben and all others...)

Jul 30, 2013•5 min

Hotel California

Classic song! Hope you enjoy!

May 24, 2013•5 min

"Your Song" by Elton John (with vocals)

This is the audio portion of a video that we did of this song. The URL will be posted later... Leave a comment with your name so I can send you a link if you are interested.

Dec 27, 2012•4 min

Greensleeves

A slightly jazzy version of Greensleeves. Lots of parts, lots of movement. Tell me if you like it.

Dec 12, 2012•3 min

True Colors

True Colors was by Cindy Lauper and Phil Collins also did a version a few years ago. This is the first of my songs to feature me singing. I am not a singer, I have not been trained, I don't even claim any talent, but since this is my corner of the world, I can do what I want... It would not be too much of a stretch of the imagination to think that someday this song will be featured in music text books as “the song with the most things wrong with it...” There were many mistakes, but baby's learn ...

Nov 10, 2012•3 min

Clean

This song uses chord progression that walks on top itself... the Bass stays the same while the higher notes walk down in a chromatic pattern. G, F#, D and C or a I, VII, V, IV. This was not written with a guitar in mind but the chords just seemed to want a guitar sound. I used two different pianos. The lower one for the "male" voice and the higher one for the "female" and I think it turned out nice.

Oct 27, 2012•5 min

Witness redux

This is the EXACT same song as Witness but with a slightly more upbeat rhythm. Saturday's Warrior did this. Took the theme music from a ballad to a heavy rock/drums version and I loved it... This is much the same. I love them both (it's a great song)

Oct 26, 2012•4 min

Witness

Over 20 years ago I came across this song. It never became popular, but the melody was awesome. I have played with it over the years. This is one version of it. I love the song, I hope you enjoy it too. There is another version of it here http://mrrobert5823.podomatic.com/entry/2012-10-25T18_06_28-07_00

Oct 21, 2012•5 min

Every Breath by Jennifer Phillips

Most songs follow a fairly strict pattern of chord structure. Jennifer Phillips breaks away from using the stand chords, in the standard way. This song effectively uses 7th's 9th's and minors to make a very fluid gently pulsing melody. I love how she did it. It is beautiful to listen to and a joy to see an uncommon chord structure. I hope to do more from her soon.

Sep 30, 2012•4 min

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