Quote of the Day
“Without music to decorate it, time is just a bunch of boring production deadlines or dates by which bills must be paid.”
-Frank Zappa
“Without music to decorate it, time is just a bunch of boring production deadlines or dates by which bills must be paid.”
-Frank Zappa
Here’s a old Elvis Costello tune that I learned a few years back after hearing Stephen Colbert recite the lyrics on Fresh Air with Terry Gross
Last night, I had the pleasure of viewing a new film at the Speed Art Museum here in Louisville called Invisible Landscapes. It follows a group of musicians using highly sensitive microphones to record different types of natural and industrial sounds in an effort to bring more awareness to the effects of climate change. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
The entire experience reminded me of when I used to walk around and record different sounds wherever I was living, then transfer them to my computer to create new beats and rhythms. The film was followed by a stirring musical performance by a group called Fyield, making use of many of the sounds that were captured in the film. Thank you so much to the Speed for continuing to offer such high quality programming!
“If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music.”
-Albert Einstein
Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent.”
-Victor Hugo
“Listen to them—the children of the night. What music they make!" -Bram Stoker
This past Saturday, I had the pleasure of witnessing the premiere of the new score for Nosferatu by Sebastian Chang - Composer & Pianist. It was thrilling! Many thanks to the Louisville Orchestra for all the wonderful programming it continues to offer every year. And congratulations to Sebastian on a brilliant achievement!
“And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.”
Friedrich Nietzsche
If you happen to be in Louisville this weekend, please come enjoy the Deer Park Porchfest this Sunday, September 18th from 2-6pm, with over 40 musicians performing on 20 different porches throughout the neighborhood. I'll be playing an entire set of tunes from the fabulous Mr. Parry Gripp from 200-245pm at 1886 Rutherford Ave. The full performance schedule and map are available here: www.deerparklouisville.com/events/porchfest
See you at Porchfest!
Here’s the whole thing in one file. It’ll save you the trouble of clicking on each track. Time is precious!
come on up
you are welcome here
come on up
and let’s get this party started
come on up
where you will understand
come on up
and let me lend you a hand
come on up
come on up
come on up
i’m gonna say it again
come on up
come on up
come on up
help me take this rhythm out
come on up
where we are wide awake
come on up
where we give back what we take
come on up
where everybody’s sweet
come on up
where we’re swinging to the beat
come on up
come on up
come on up
i’m gonna say it again
come on up
come on up
come on up
help me take this rhythm out
headed to the solo now
come on up
where there is always space
come on up
oh whatever might be the case
come on up
yeah we can have a ball
come on up
and we can talk about it all
come on up
come on up
come on up
i’m gonna say it again
come on up
come on up
come on up
help me take this rhythm out
help me won’t you please?
come on up
here all alone
waiting right here by the phone
on a fuse that is set to ignite
no i don’t have a care
oh i’d meet you anywhere
won’t you come take me dancing tonight?
back into shape
gonna make our escape
‘cause you know it’d be such a delight
let me take off the mask
oh now i’m rising to the task
won’t you come take me dancing tonight?
oh yeah when they play our song
we’re gonna make a wish
that it would last forever
we’ll be swinging to the music in the pale moonlight
won’t you come take me dancing tonight?
won’t you come take me dancing tonight?
just a little two-step?
how can it be?
is it a dream?
never knew something could feel so fine
it’s no mistake
can’t help but shake
it’s overtaking me
it’s simply divine
yeah we’re on fire
gonna perspire
as we’re moving side by side
as i step to the rhythm with you
shut off the news
put on our shoes
got to vamoose to get there on time
shufflin’ our feet
moving so sweet
hundred years ago it woulda been a crime
never in doubt
making me shout
come and watch me turn it out
as i step to the rhythm with you
yeah you know it’s just the way i’m feeling
when i’m right there next to you
let me take the lead!
like i said, it’s just the way i’m feeling
when i’m right there next to you
step with me now
i’m gonna rock
i’m gonna roll
i’m gonna hold it together
while i’m losing control
i’m climbing up over the top
yeah i’m gonna keep it going
no i don’t want it to stop
because my heart is pumping
and the band is bumping
and the crowd is jumping after midnight
sure is something that it came from nothing
don’t care what’s coming
‘cause we’re rocking tonight
pick up the phone
go tell your friends
everybody is invited
and the party never ends
so listen close
come get the stuff
got a rhythmic disposition
i can never get enough
because my heart is pumping
and the band is bumping
and the crowd is jumping after midnight
sure is something that it came nothing
don’t care what’s coming
‘cause we’re rocking tonight
though the times are getting heady now
know we’re gonna keep it steady now
no mistaking that we’re ready now
so won’t you come on down
and rise to better days?
it’s the same old scene of this tired routine
oh i wanna taste of something new
i’ve had my fill and i can’t wait until
we can set off and bid the world adieu
going far away on a holiday
going far away now with you
packed my bags, got my luggage tags
yes you know that i’m gonna make it through
i’m on my track, nothing can hold me back
i’m on the road now to make our rendezvous
going far away on a holiday
going far away now with you
come away tonight my dear
to some place far away from here
somewhere where we’ll pay no mind
to all the things we left behind
oh my god you know i’m ready
say goodbye for now
i’m heading out on a holiday with you
skipping town on a holiday with you
ready for the day
let’s hit it
champing at the bit right now
got an order i’m fulfilling
yeah gonna work it all out somehow
i know that it might be tricky
i know that it might get sticky by design
but i’m gonna keep on moving along
yes i’m gonna climb on up this mountain high
back into the beat
let’s get it
really got the rhythm now
feelin’ like i’m finally livin
just let me wrap it up here
and i’ll take a bow
i know that it might be silly
but i know that it sure is feeling like the time is nigh
you got that right
but i’m gonna keep on moving along
yes i’m gonna climb on up this mountain high
that’s right cause i’m gonna keep on moving along
gonna do my best before i say goodbye
out of place
out of joint
lost in space
what’s my point?
i’m feeling dense
and so deterred
it makes no sense
it’s quite absurd
don’t know what i’m doing
feeling anxious all the time
oh but the pressure’s always building
hang on tight because
i gotta let it out
on the brink
on the verge
hard to think
got to purge
no one here
requested this
we’re forced into
a dark abyss
don’t know what i’m doing
feeling anxious all the time
oh but the pressure’s always building
hang on tight because
i gotta let it out
show me how
i can improve
to tighten up
the way i move
make no mistake
to take good care
just stay awake
and keep aware
don’t know what i’m doing
feeling anxious all the time
oh but the pressure’s always building
hang on tight because
i gotta let it out
i don’t wanna wish upon a shooting star
i don’t need a drum kit or a new guitar
don’t wanna watch another tv show
and i don’t need to see the northern lights aglow
all i wanna do is to run with you tonight
i don’t wanna travel into outer space
i don’t need to be the one who wins the race
and i don’t wanna wear another precious stone
don’t even wanna sing into this microphone
all i wanna do is to run with you tonight
i want to sit and listen to the words you say
tell you don’t worry it’ll be okay
call you up and come to take you far away
i don’t wanna trophy or a heap of praise
i don’t wanna dwell upon our yesterdays
don’t need the pleasures of a tidy sum
don’t wanna think about what’s yet to come, no
all I wanna do is to run with you tonight
wanna run with you tonight
wanna run with you tonight
wanna run with you tonight
leavin’ when you’re workin on the dollar sign
leavin’ in a hurry when you got a deadline
leavin’ when you’re working on the day to day
leavin’ when you just gotta get away
‘cause you know that i never wanna say goodbye
leavin’ when you got a million things to do
leavin’ when it’s just too much to get into
leavin’ when you wanna put your mind at ease
leavin’ when you’re going wherever you please
you know that i never wanna say goodbye
no I don’t
gonna break it down
no i don’t wanna mess around
i think it’s obvious by now
i couldn’t change it anyhow
when we’re separated
i feel unsophisticated
yeah you keep me fascinated
you’re the one i’ve been missin’
you know that i never wanna say goodbye
oh yeah you know that i never wanna say goodbye
no i never wanna let you go
please my dear you know i need you so
oh my love can’t you see i don’t wanna say goodbye?
Hey Louisville! Come enjoy the Deer Park Porchfest this Saturday, July 17th from 1-5pm, with over 30 musicians performing on more than a dozen different porches throughout the neighborhood. I'll be playing some tunes from Mister Rogers, Sesame Street, and more from 2-245pm at 1927 Ivanhoe Court.
Schedule and map are available here: www.deerparklouisville.com/porchfest
See you Saturday!
I’d like to take this opportunity to credit two individuals who helped the most recent project come to fruition. First, a profound and humble thank you to my good friend Paul Helvey for lending his talent on guitar for song #7. It’s been my privilege to perform with and learn from him over the past couple years through a variety of different endeavors. Second, I’d also like to express my gratitude to Zack Jarosz, who so graciously provided the image used for the artwork. You can find more of his work on his website. Thanks Paul and Zach for all your help!
HERE’S ANOTHER NUMBER FROM INSIDE MY HEAD
I COULDA DONE A MILLION OTHER THINGS INSTEAD
IT’S PLAIN TO SEE THAT I CAN’T SEEM TO HELP MYSELF
SO PARDON ME A MOMENT WHILE I’M SOMEONE ELSE
COME ON!
YEAH!
WON’T YOU SING WITH ME?
RIGHT THIS WAY
I’M GONNA MAKE A SCENE
COME ON!
YEAH!
I’M GONNA SING IT NOW
HERE’S ANOTHER CHANCE FOR ME TO SET THINGS STRAIGHT
SO I WILL PLAY THIS SONG AGAIN TO DEMONSTRATE
THAT I’M ILL AND THE MUSIC IS THE MEDICINE
NOW IT’S TIME TO TAKE IT BACK AROUND AGAIN
COME ON!
YEAH!
WON’T YOU SING MY DEAR?
RIGHT THIS WAY
YOU HAVE NOTHING TO FEAR
COME ON!
YEAH!
HOW ‘BOUT WE BREAK IT DOWN RIGHT HERE?
YEAH!
GOTTA SING IT AGAIN
YEAH!
THAT’S RIGHT
SHOUT IT OUT, MY FRIENDS
OH MY
DEAR ME
I JUST CAN’T CONTINUE
WATCH ME GET DOWN ON THE DANCE FLOOR
GONNA TURN LOOSE TIL MY LEG’S SORE
CLOSING MY EYES, SHUFFLING MY FEET
STEPPING IN TIME TO THE TIGHT BEAT
NO I DON'T WANNA TAKE A REST
HEAD SPINNIN’ ROUND LIKE I BEEN POSSESSED
I’M GONNA SHAKE IT ALL OVER TOWN
WON’T YOU COME ALONG WHILE I GET DOWN?
WATCH ME GET DOWN ON THE DANCE FLOOR
GONNA SWING MY HIPS AND MY TORSO
WHEN THAT RHYTHM GETS GROOVIN’
YOU KNOW THAT I JUST GOTTA GET MOVIN’
DON’T BOTHER ME WITH NONSENSE
IT DON’T MATTER IF IT MAKES SENSE
GONNA SHAKE IT ALL OVER TOWN
NOW HIT THE CHORUS ‘FORE I GET DOWN
WE MIGHT BE SCARED TO DEATH
BUT THERE AIN’T NO TIME BUT THIS
SO LET IT OUT
I DON’T KNOW WHAT THE FUTURE WILL BRING
SO COME BEAR WITNESS AS I DO MY THING
I’M GONNA SHAKE IT ALL OVER THIS TOWN TONIGHT
SO TAKE A PHOTOGRAPH WHILE I GET DOWN
WE MIGHT BE SCARED TO DEATH
BUT THERE AIN’T NO TIME BUT THIS
SO LET IT OUT
HEY THERE, FRIEND!
TELL ME, HOW YA BEEN?
WILL YOU LISTEN AS I SING THIS SONG?
PLEASE DON’T WORRY
IT’LL BE DONE BEFORE TOO LONG
JUST A COUPLE MINUTES THEN I’LL SET YOU FREE
CLIMB ALONG THE RHYTHM AND THE MELODY
IT’S NOTHING TOO COMPLICATED
THAT MUCH I CAN GUARANTEE
OH...
IT IS GONNA BE THAT KIND OF SONG?
WELL I GUESS YOU BETTER COME ALONG
AND FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF
JUST DON’T LET IT WEIGH YOU DOWN
YEAH LET’S TAKE IT FOR ANOTHER SPIN
JUST ENOUGH TO MAKE IT OUT AND BACK AGAIN
I WONDER HOW MANY HAVE ALREADY GIVEN UP BY NOW
YOU KNOW WHAT?
WHO CARES?
IT DOESN’T MATTER TO ME
FOR I AM ONLY SINGING TO THEE
OF MY HUMBLE ADMIRATION
TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR SYMPATHY
WHOA…
GUESS IT’S GONNA BE THAT KIND OF SONG
MIGHT BE BETTER IF YOU MOVED ALONG
BUT DARE TO HOPE THAT I MIGHT MEET YOU AT THE END?
SO I SAY YEAH!!
SING HIP HIP HOORAY!!
ANOTHER SONG TO SING ANOTHER DAY
I SAY YEAH!!
SING HIP HIP HOORAY!!
ANOTHER SONG TO SING AGAIN
ANOTHER SONG UNTIL THE END
ANOTHER SONG
ANOTHER DAY
Here’s a tune by Paul Jacobs and Norman Stiles that Ernie sings to Bert on Sesame Street. It’s such a fun song to play! It urges me to stay healthy and improve my awareness of the world around me. Sadly I often fail at both of those. But I have this song to remind me! Thanks, Paul and Norman!
Unless I’m mistaken, this song was written by Christopher Willis for a Mickey Mouse short a few years ago called New Shoes. I think Goofy sings it. Or is it Mickey after he and Goofy have switched bodies? Whatever the case, it’s great. Thanks Christopher!
Here’s a song by Jeff Moss that I also learned from Sesame Street. This song has quickly become one of my favorites. It makes me unbelievably thankful for all the adventures I’ve had and all the wonderful people in my life. Thank you Jeff for such a wonderful song!