Is There an End
“Is There an End” is an original instrumental composition intended to be similar in style to the Shadows.
Shadow Venture
“Shadow Venture” is an original instrumental in a 1960s “Rockabilly” style. I decided to take a “Ventures” approach to playing it, but I can imagine the Shadows doing something like this as well….hence the title.
Deborah’s Theme
This is my arrangement/cover of “Deborah’s Theme”, which was composed by Ennio Morricone for the 1984 film “Once Upon a Time in America”.
Brute Fourths
“Brute Fourths” is an original composition intended to be in the style of 1960s guitar instrumentals like the Ventures did. On this track I play all the parts (except drums) on camera, and all are instruments built by Nash Guitars.
Spirit Breath
“Spirit Breath” is an original instrumental composition that was originally intended to be similar to the style of the Shadows. However, I cannot really say this is in their classic style by any means. It’s a bit more “classic rock” and “fusion”, and I can feel a number of different influences in it.
The 2000 Pound Bee
This is my cover of “The 2000 Pound Bee”, written by Ventures drummer Mel Taylor and originally a non-album single in 1962. The record did break into the Billboard Hot 100. This song was a showcase for the then very new “fuzz” effect. For my arrangement I use a baritone guitar to emphasize the “2000 pound” part.
Sombras Del Pasado
“Sombras Del Pasado” is an original instrumental composition intended to be similar in style to the Shadows.
Moondance
This is my instrumental cover of “Moondance, which was composed by Van Morrison and first appeared on his 1970 album of the same name. It was not released as a single until 1977. Given that the song is now considered a classic, and is listed as #226 of “The Greatest 500 Songs of All Time”, as a single it topped out at only #92 on the hot 100 in the USA.
Shadows of Legend
“Shadows of Legend” is an original instrumental composition intended to be similar in style to the Shadows.
Not For Long
“Not For Long” is an original instrumental composition intended to be similar in style to the Shadows.
Can’t Find My Way Home
This is my instrumental cover of “Can’t Find My Way Home”. It was composed by Steve Winwood and first released on the album “Blind Faith” in 1969. It remains one of his most popular songs.
Not Long Ago
“Not Long Ago” is an original instrumental composition intended to be similar in style to the Shadows.
“The Land of Shadows”
“The Land of Shadows” is an original instrumental composition intended to be similar in style to the Shadows.
Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head
This is my instrumental cover of “Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head”, written by Hal David and Burt Bacharach for the 1969 film “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.” The single by B. J. Thomas reached No. 1 on charts in the United States and Canada. It topped the US charts for four weeks at the start of 1970.
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