For this month’s song we did a lovely little lullaby.  And since its past my bedtime “Late Night Lullaby” seemed like a a fitting title.  Enjoy!

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It’s pretty crazy that we are on week 47.  It’s been quite the journey.  This song is a very simple “singer/songwriter” kind of tune and Tim got to use his new Taylor guitar on it.  (can you tell I have nothing to say about it????) We hope you enjoy it!  Peace

“The Only One”

lyrics by Patrick Largen

you put a fire in my heart when I saw you
and I completely fell apart and wondered if you were
the only one for me
the only one for me

you put a ring on my hand and I will take you
to a place with oceans and sand I’ll take you away
and I will never ever be the same as long as you are holding me

cause you are the only one for me
the only one for me
the only one for me

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Here in the Midwest we have had a tremendous amount of rain as of late. I’m pretty sure the farmers aren’t lovin’ it, but I am because it’s giving me an excuse to NOT mow my lawn.

But seriously, I love the rain. There is something so cleansing about it. Even the sound of it refreshes my soul. There are things in my character and life that I would love for the rain to wash away and that’s what this song is about.

With Tim being in NY this week I was on my own for this one. It sure could use his electric guitar skills to smooth it out, but all in all, I like how it turned out.

Completely
Lyrics by Patrick Largen

If I had a brilliant tongue
I would never compromise
To say these words to you

All the these things I can’t explain
For reasons that aren’t clear to me
And they may never be

Oh wash away completely
Oh wash away

If I didn’t care what they saw
Oh what a glorious thought
I’d climb a thousand hills

If I realized that they
Are just as insecure as me
Maybe I wouldn’t be

Oh wash away completely
Oh wash away

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In this commentary we liken our music to the weather in Kansas. Listen to find out what I mean.

The creaking noise you hear is people walking upstairs. Just adds to the “transparent” feel, right???

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I’m not really sure what to say about this song.  Its basically an affirmation of support… or something like that.  I think its supposed to be a message that no matter what happens, I’ll be right beside you.  This song started with a guitar part that I came up with when Patrick was over at my place for practice on Tuesday.  I came up with some lyrics and a melody of sorts and sent it to Pack and he added the cool loops and percussion.

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Awesome picture courtesy of Jeff Moore of Jeff Moore Photography created specifically for this song.

New Day lyrics by Tim Seley

Come a little closer and let me hold you near
I’ll wrap my arms around you and you won’t have to fear
Just a few more hours and then the sun will rise
Its a new day, its a new day

This song is for you

If you were running I would chase you
If you were hiding I would find you
If you were crying I would love you
If you were dying I would hold you

This song is for you

You are someone worth fighting for
You are someone worth crying for
You are someone worth dying for
You are someone worth living for
You are someone worth fighting for
You are someone worth crying for
You are someone I would die for
You are someone I am living for

Come a little closer and let me hold you near
I’ll wrap my arms around you and you won’t have to fear
Just a few more hours and then the sun will rise
Its a new day, its a new day

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We like to switch things up here at New Music Monday.  So if you liked last week then you’re in for a treat because this week is almost nothing like last week!  Happy music doesn’t come naturally for me so this was a definite exercise.  My wife and I had fun brainstorming random ideas for this one.  Its a little cheesy and corny but sometimes that’s a
good thing.

Edit:  Any correlation the picture has to Watchmen is completely unintended.

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Lyrics by Tim Seley (with some help from Mandy)

Its like a disney classic
where the guy always gets the girl
where the villain’s defeated
the bad king unseated
and the street urchin saves the world

What’s wrong with a happy ending?

its like when you’re
driving down the highway at 65
and the ferrari zips past you
practically kills you
and doesn’t apologize
and five miles further
you see the flashing red lights of the cop car
the ferrari didn’t get ferrar

what’s wrong with a happy ending?
what’s wrong with a happy ending?

“Happy Face” artwork by Victor(“,)/life used under creative commons

We’ve really been enjoying our new site design and how easy it is to update. So much so that we’re even going to start posting about stuff that doesn’t necessarily directly pertain to OUR band. And since we ourselves need people like bloggers to write about our music, it only makes sense that we should do the same for other musicians that we appreciate. So for our first “Music You Should Know” entry I decided to pick a band that you may have already heard me obsess about.  And they have their own free music giveaway.  More about that below…

I first heard about The Autumn Film (Boulder, CO) a couple of years ago when my friend Jon Hensley sent me an e-mail about them.  At that time Patrick and I were both actively a part of the band Moving Rushmore and were starting to book some shows.  They were able to come up and do a show with us and  my obsession began (after a brief incident on the interstate (see video.)

Much like their name suggests, TAF makes dynamic, touching, cinematic music.

“Like a post-collegiate Fiona Apple jamming with Snow Patrol, The Autumn Film serves up a piano-drenched sincerity topped off with a voice that’s wise and heartbroken beyond its years” (The Onion)

Tifah has a rich, powerful voice that is full of character and she’s great at the keys.  Her voice is both familiar and distinctive.  And its awesome to the nth degree.

You’ve got Dann on the drums.  He makes super cool artwork which you can buy here.  I’m very much a fan of the style that Dann plays.  Driving, syncopated, tight.  And then there’s Reid.

Reid plays the kind of guitar that I’ve really been getting into the past couple of years.  He plays it like more than just a guitar.  He creates all sorts of sounds and ambient textures that  fill out the sound of the group and makes the guitar actively contribute to the FEEL of the song.

Reid’s also one of the founders of Backstage which it just so happens is a great place to get some free music.  INCLUDING The Autumn Film’s music.  Click here to download the Autumn Film’s Grey EP for FREE.  They’ve also got another EP available and the link for that can be found on their website theautumnfilm.com.

So check out the video, download their music, and tell your friends, because that’s key for musician’s to “make it” these days.  And next time you’re talking about music with a friend you can say “I know TWO bands that you should know.”