Lewis & Walker tune

Rockerbob · #1 February 24th, 2006

This is a tune from our second CD. Very limited distribution of about 30 copies.

The CDs don't exist anymore. This one was written by Carl Walker (I'm the Lewis part). Carl is also a great bass player. He is playing bass on this, I'm doing the guitars, we both did some of the drum programming. I'm singing the low part with Carl an octave up. Carl also does the weird scream thing in the chorus, which was part of his original idea for the tune. THis is a little weird. It's like Frank Zappa meets the Allman Brothers.

Precious

CanuckTodd · #2 February 24th, 2006

Hey RockerBob...
Sounds good. 180 degree twist from your haunting rendition of Hallelujah, but clearly you aren't one dimensional and it's all good. When your partner kicks in singing, it sounds like it's the angst-ridden, darker side of Rocker Bob struggling to break out!

PickNGrin · #3 February 24th, 2006

Lewis and Walker! HA! I love it!

Rockerbob · #4 February 24th, 2006

Thanks for listening! Yes, it is about as different from "Hallelujah" as it can get.

Hey! What's so funny? That's our names!

PickNGrin · #5 February 24th, 2006

Quote:

Hey! What's so funny? That's our names!

I know...just razz'in, you know, its a little "Martin and Lewis".

Could be worse, my brother and I are The Flying Yammers....and that comes from our name! sorta

nocat · #6 February 24th, 2006

Love it Bro...

Why am I not hearing you on the radio...!?!

Rockerbob · #7 February 25th, 2006

I could be worse, it could be "Lewis & Clark".

It's hard to get on the radio without marketing and distribution. I'm not into that stuff. Just making music.

nocat · #8 February 25th, 2006

That's why they built agents and producers...!!!
Seriously, have you ever considered going pro.?

Rockerbob · #9 February 28th, 2006

I seriously considered it 30 years ago. I played Florida beach bars as a solo, duo and a couple acoustic bands. I moved to Colorado and did the same as well as a few electric rock bands. I didn't make much money so I worked in music stores to support my music habit. Selling guitars and audio gear, audio consulting, guitar repairs, etc. My problem is I have no tolerance for the business side of music, or any business really. Business is like politics. It takes a certain mindset, and I don't have it. The music is a secondary concern if you need to make money. Business is number one.

Anyway, I found I have a knack for computer stuff, and that pays me better than music would and I don’t have to be the businessman. Sadly, I am a capitalist, even if not a businessman. I have just a few things I can do well, so for money I have to go with the skill that pays best. Even if I did hire out the business end, the chances of making the same level of income, or any income at all, is not good. Many people with hit records end up in debt as a result. Unless I was a star, gigging wouldn’t pay the bills.

But thanks for your vote of confidence in my abilities!

strtblstr · #10 February 28th, 2006

I know what you mean, sorta, having a full time job all I can do is play for a hobby, I've played at a few open mic nights and by the second set I'm ready for bed, I,m lucky my wife puts up with me downstairs jamming with me, myself, and I. definitely heard frank in there, seen him a few time in concert, one of the greats, anyways loved the song!

yonkle · #11 March 7th, 2006

Hey that sounds like the music I listened to when I was a teenager. Sounds Great!