Free Music Friday: Treason 4/4 & 3/4

Treason 4/4

Download "Treason" in 4/4 HERE
Treason 3/4

Download "Treason" in 3/4 HERE

Welcome to another Free Music Friday! This week we have 1 song but 2 mp3's! You may be asking, "wait what?". Here's the story folks. A few moths back I started work on a song called "Treason". As I wrote the song it was in 4/4 time, and remained that way until completion. The time then came for the song to be recorded, except as I started recording it something just didn't feel right. So I decided to change it to 3/4 or a waltz. I then finished the track complete with backing vocals, many guitars, bass, drums, and even banjo. But of course I still wasn't too happy with it. Then a few days later I played it for my Dad and he said "wait, I thought when you were writing this it was in 4/4. what happened?" So I explained the whole story to him and he then said to me that I should re-record the song in its original 4/4. So that is just what I did. And since I am still hard at work on the new album (ya thats still going friends) and have no place to put new songs I decide to share both the 4/4 & 3/4 versions of "Treason" with you. In my opinion the 4/4 version is the best, although I do believe the 3/4 has a bit of charm. What do you think? I'd enjoy your thoughts on the matter.
la la la,
Paul

more photos from last night

I would like to thank Jared Berke for filling in at the last minute and doing an amazing job. The man can drum folks.

tonights show

Thanks to everyone that came out!

Show Sunday

Todays Hike

Free Music Friday: Dream Lover

Dream Lover

Download the mp3 Here
Hello Readers. A friend of mine recently asked if I would do a cover of "Dream Lover" written & made famous by Bobby Darin. Since I have always liked the song I decided to fill her request and here it is for you to enjoy as well. Have a great Friday!
la la la,
Paul

(photo by Iain MacAdam)

Free Music Friday: Come On Carol

Come On Carol

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Hello friends! Here is a free download of "Come On Carol" for your Friday afternoon music needs! "Come On Carol" is the tale of a 1940s pilot spy that finds herself in a bit of trouble. This song was recorded during the time of the "Aimed Arrows" EP, but didn't really fit with those tunes. Anyway its here for you now. Enjoy!
la la love,
Paul

Free Mp3: Don't Let Me Down (live)

Don't Let Me Down (live)

Get the Mp3 Here

Hey Folks. Take a listen to this live version of "Don't Let Me Down" recorded at a recent show. A few of you have been asking if I had a recording of "Don't Let Me Down" so I went searching and found this. Hope you enjoy it! Listen above and download the mp3 as well.
la la love,
Paul
p.s.
"Don't Let Me Down" written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney, as if you didn't know that.
p.s.s.
The Band on this recording is:
Steve Bringelson - Bass
Dave Lotfi - Drums
Justin Smith - Guitar
Paul Starling - Guitar, Vocal

A few months back

Harmony California w/Justin, Ian, Katie, & Iain
(photo by Iain MacAdam)

Free Music Friday: Venus

Download "Venus" mp3 Here
Hello Folks. I wanted to give all of you a "thank you" for being so great! The album is taking a bit longer than anticipated but only because I keep finding new ways to make it better & better. All of you have been so positive with your facebook & e-mail messages that I decided I should give you something. A few months back I was approached by a nice lady asking if I would contribute a song to a 60's bubble gum pop compilation. I asked her which songs had been recorded so far and she gave me a list filled with "The Locomotion", "Sugar Sugar", "It's My Party" etc etc. I then went to work trying to figure out what song I could record. I then hit upon the idea of asking my Mom (who is a 60's bubble gum pop expert) which song she would like me to do. She suggested "Johnny Angel", and while I really love that song (Lou Adler, producer of the Mama's & the Papa's & Johnny Rivers, wrote it) I didn't think I could tackle a song that is sung from the perspective of a lady....So I then decided upon another of my Mom's favorite tunes "Venus" made popular by Franky Avalon. Its really quite cheese ball, but there is something about it that I really love. I remember going to a 50's diner with my parents and this song coming on the juke box. A very lush production. Anyway I decided to replace the string section with backing vocals and lots of guitars. The 60's bubble gum pop compilation never came to light and my version of "Venus" has been sitting unloved for a few months. Please give it some love. Hope you enjoy.
la la love,
Paul Starling

Todays Listening Choice