Author Archives: gilbertbabin

Electric Guitar 86

Posted on March 20, 2011 by gilbertbabin

This is the only time I have jammed on electric guitar. You might want to skip this one, really noisy.   In the 80’s I tried all kinds of music. Now I prefer acoustic style with simplicity present. http://www.shediac.com/aaa010.mp3

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Lies are ForeEver

Posted on March 19, 2011 by gilbertbabin

The one who lies throws away part of  his/her pride.  It is a selfish gesture that is eternal.  I don’t lie so it is unfair that people would lie to me. http://www.shediac.com/liev2_01.mp3

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Saint Pat’s Tribute

Posted on March 17, 2011 by gilbertbabin

Fresh off the press, Just finished writing this song.  Sounds very Irish. A song of joy. http://www.shediac.com/sptv3_01.mp3

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Happy Saint Pat’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2011 by gilbertbabin

Here is an old Irish favorite played classical guitar style. Irish Washer Woman Check out the Celtic category for more Irish songs.

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Ode to Robert Johnson

Posted on March 11, 2011 by gilbertbabin

Written and recorded by Gilbert Babin in 1986.  Was playing acoustic blues at that time.  Am playing on a 70$ guitar, with 7 year old strings. This guitar was once used as a canoe paddle for 12 miles on the … Continue reading →

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Little Italian Piece

Posted on June 15, 2010 by gilbertbabin

I forget what this one is called, but it is very nice. http://www.shediac.com/FreeStyleItalian.mp3

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Lemonade Tears

Posted on June 6, 2010 by gilbertbabin

For a moment I was inside a lemon. Sure is lonely in there.  Luckily I found a few seeds to play with. Yellow is such a nice color. http://www.shediac.com/LMTV1_01.mp3

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La Valse du Chaton

Posted on June 4, 2010 by gilbertbabin

Once again. Totally uncensored, mistakes and all. This very simple piece would sound great if played by a symphonic orchestra. The title means “The Kitten’s Walz”. http://www.shediac.com/VDCV1_01.mp3

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Heart Soul Mind and Body

Posted on June 4, 2010 by gilbertbabin

The four elements.  Some people have all four elements. Jammed this little piece while meditating on this. http://www.shediac.com/BMSV1_01.mp3

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The Dragon Flies

Posted on May 30, 2010 by gilbertbabin

Sorry for that last post. Link didn’t work.  Am I  ever rusty. Haven’t written any songs in months. This is my first try to get the creative process going. Uncensored. This song is a snapshot of my emotions on this … Continue reading →

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