Category Archives: Originals

C Major 7th Jam

Posted on March 25, 2011 by gilbertbabin

Always enjoyed jamming on simple structures. Play as if no one will ever hear and don’t worry about mistakes, and don’t worry about having to sound country, bluesy or new age. http://www.shediac.com/cm7v2_02.mp3

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Viens me Voir / Come See Me

Posted on March 25, 2011 by gilbertbabin

Written during a snow storm. A few mistakes but at one point near the end I get the groove and a new song is born. http://www.shediac.com/ph2v2_02.mp3

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Rien A Faire / Nothing to Do

Posted on March 24, 2011 by gilbertbabin

Study in E minor.. nice use of the guitars open strings. http://www.shediac.com/rf2v2_02.mp3

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Une Neige A Fondu

Posted on March 24, 2011 by gilbertbabin

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

Posted on March 24, 2011 by gilbertbabin

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

Posted on March 24, 2011 by gilbertbabin

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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Guitar Impro 1986

Posted on March 24, 2011 by gilbertbabin

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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Rust on Her Ring

Posted on March 24, 2011 by gilbertbabin

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

Posted on March 24, 2011 by gilbertbabin

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

Posted on March 24, 2011 by gilbertbabin

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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