Monthly Archives: March 2011

Complications

Posted on March 22, 2011 by gilbertbabin

Wasn’t able to exploit the rich chordal structure but decided to post the piece because I think it has potential to become something nice if I listen to it long enough. Sometimes we know that the idea is good but … Continue reading →

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Our Love

Posted on March 22, 2011 by gilbertbabin

Written on the Campbellton wharf in 1984.  I would go there with a guitar and harmonica. Back then no one went on the old wharf but that afternoon a lady came by and chatted with me for a few minutes. … Continue reading →

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Passages

Posted on March 21, 2011 by gilbertbabin

Passages is a study in minors with a lot of double notes and a honning bass line. Written in 1986, I stopped playing this song a few years later. http://www.shediac.com/BR_032.MP3

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Psychadelia

Posted on March 21, 2011 by gilbertbabin

Arabian scales and very modal. Written in 1986.  Not country for sure…lol http://www.shediac.com/BR_027.MP3

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LaLaLa La LaLa

Posted on March 21, 2011 by gilbertbabin

Running out names for songs…lol Sorry for all the emails guys, only a few more and the 1986 songs will be documented on the site. http://www.shediac.com/BR_018.MP3

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Says She’s A Queen

Posted on March 21, 2011 by gilbertbabin

Another 1986 recording..in the key of E.  Trying to gather old pieces before they get lost forever. http://www.shediac.com/BR_020.MP3

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The Way She Said I Love You

Posted on March 21, 2011 by gilbertbabin

Another 1986 recording.  Very glad that a friend had a copy of these songs on tape. http://www.shediac.com/BR_019.MP3

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Walking the Yellow Line

Posted on March 21, 2011 by gilbertbabin

Picking with fingers on a moving bass line.  Very different from my other pieces to date.  Reminds of past jams with guitarist friends. http://www.shediac.com/WYLV2_01.MP3

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The Lost Piece

Posted on March 21, 2011 by gilbertbabin

1986 recording.  Had totally forgotten about this arrangement which had just been played once. Fortunately the record player was on to capture this moment.  The sound is not very good. One day I will redo. http://www.shediac.com/BR_034.mp3

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Too Much Spicy Food

Posted on March 21, 2011 by gilbertbabin

Experimenting with East Indian type of structures.  Probably eating too much curry at the time..lol… http://www.shediac.com/Delayindian.mp3

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