Doesn't time fly when you're having fun...
Since my last update on this we've lost a singer/songwriter (musical differences and all that) and gained a saxophonist and keyboardist. Of course, by the time you read this that could have all changed again - never a dull day when you're trying to get a band happening!
So, the songs written by the other writer are now gone and I'm doing all the vocals. Which is interesting... The whole band is sounding way better than on the recordings you've heard and my live vocals are certainly coming along.
However, rather than go back to square one with getting this demo done, we've decided to just stick the vocals on those rough demos and try and get some gigs. Ok, we can play tighter and better than that, and we've got keys and sax as well now - which ends to the jazz, soul, funk and ska undercurrents in a big way, but hopefully this should still make people want to book us (though do tell me if you think I'm wrong!)
And so I'm uploading the 2.5 songs we have done. The first, Lend Us A Fiver, is still missing a guitar solo, which should be on its way to me shortly via the magic of the internet; otherwise it's done. I'll update that when I've integrated it. The second two songs, which travel as a pair, Airline Girl and Terrestrial Blues, are all done. Please be gentle, I'm a bass player, not a singer Jim! And I've had to do all the vocals and backing vocals are a whole new thang for me, baby! (Not that I'm an old hand at singing lead either...)
Real critique is very much appreciated - just bear in mind that these are gig-getting demos, not finished products ready for public consumption.
Lend Us A Fiver Airline Girl / Terrestrial Blues
Alex
