Author Archives: gilbertbabin

Une Neige A Fondu

Written in Bathurst on a stormy spring eveving. Une neige a tombé, Les chemin vont l’oublier. Cette neige a fondu, Maintenant nous n’en parlons plus. Ca fait longtemps qu’on s’est pas vu, Qu’on s’est parlé encore plus… http://www.shediac.com/nt2v2_02.mp3

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Don’t Be Sad

Written in 1986, the rich second chord sets the stage for the rest of the song. Played slowly this song would be very sad so I play it fast. http://www.shediac.com/tm2v2_02.mp3

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Les Gens

Written a long time ago, this piece mixes minors and chromatic scales to get a unique texture. http://www.shediac.com/lg2v2_02.mp3

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Ava Nagila Blues

Playing with a delay pedal. 1986 recording.  Totally forget what I am playing and move into a blues.  http://www.shediac.com/br_028.mp3

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Guitar Impro 1986

Captured in 1986 because a tape recorder was playing.  I just let loose and work up a sweat on the guitar.  When no one is listening musicians give their best performances. So nice to hear this 25 years later.  Just … Continue reading

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Nice Classical Piece

I believe this one is by Tarrega.. Recorded in 1986. Still is one of my favorite pieces. http://www.shediac.com/br_023.mp3

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Rust on Her Ring

Another 1986 recording. Very expressive piece with beautiful phrases from which I could make a song. http://www.shediac.com/br_016.mp3

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Flight of the Swallow

Recorded in 1986. Just found this one.  Lots of movement. Was still in my twenties when I improvised this piece. http://www.shediac.com/br_014.mp3

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Mother Nature

Written at the age of 15. Decided to record it not to loose the idea.  I have written hundreds of songs that never were recorded. Most of them are now lost forever.  Still have many on old tapes and hope … Continue reading

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Walk the Road I’m On

A country ballad… soon I’ll be recording with lyrics. http://www.shediac.com/cs2v2_02.mp3

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