Ok, I'll admit my ignorance. I totally missed a feature about Amy Speace on NPR's website one day some months ago. I can remember the picture now but didn't give it a click. Oh well, late to the party as usual -- but at least I made it to the party.
If you don't know Amy's music, do yourself a favor and set aside some time to check it out. She's a gifted singer songwriter with a range of styles from folk to rock. All original. Besides her song writing ability, her voice is a formidable instrument. I'm listening to her current album "The Killer In Me" along side an older album "Fable". She's unafraid of taking creative leaps and push outside the norm.
My comments about the the title track "The Killer In Me" -- An honest and direct exploration of how we fixate on the imperfection of another and prevent love from flourishing. Love lies out of reach if we can't get past the flaws that are mirrored in another. Amy's low register vocal is anchored in that sad knowledge of how we conspire to undo love but breaks free at the bridge to light a hopeful candle. Revealing and true.
Don't wait to check her out. Currently on tour (and I'm wishing she would drop down to Oklahoma City).
Web: http://www.amyspeace.com
Last FM has all of her albums: http://www.last.fm/music/Amy+Speace
Her blog: http://innerspeace.blogspot.com/
Friday, August 21, 2009
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Red Dirt Gypsy Love Themes
Beginning in July 2009, I have been writing an original series of folk rock acoustic guitar pieces with string bass & drums. Creatively and musically, I am having a lot of fun along the way.
Listen to the entire series:
http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/1831167
or from my page: www.ReverbNation.com/JonathanJones
Some notes on tempo and tuning if you are interested.
Theme 1 120 bpm standard tuning
Theme 2 130 bpm standard tuning
Theme 3 140 bpm standard tuning
Theme 4 140 bpm alternate tuning DADGBE
Theme 5 125 bpm modal D tuning, DADGAD
Theme 6 125 bpm modal G tuning, DGDGCD, capo 1
Theme 7 150 bpm modal G tuning, DGDGCD, capo 4
Theme 8 135 bpm modal G tuning, DGDGCD
And currently in development...
Theme 9 100/124 bpm modal G tuning, DGDGCD, capo 1
Listen to the entire series:
http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/1831167
or from my page: www.ReverbNation.com/JonathanJones
Some notes on tempo and tuning if you are interested.
Theme 1 120 bpm standard tuning
Theme 2 130 bpm standard tuning
Theme 3 140 bpm standard tuning
Theme 4 140 bpm alternate tuning DADGBE
Theme 5 125 bpm modal D tuning, DADGAD
Theme 6 125 bpm modal G tuning, DGDGCD, capo 1
Theme 7 150 bpm modal G tuning, DGDGCD, capo 4
Theme 8 135 bpm modal G tuning, DGDGCD
And currently in development...
Theme 9 100/124 bpm modal G tuning, DGDGCD, capo 1
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