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Where did we go??

Patrick — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:35:35 +0000

Did we drop off the face of the earth??? Maybe, but we will be back. Both Tim and I do much better when we have deadlines and structures in place (such as a song every week) that keep us moving forward. We do have some fun things planned though, so stay tuned! And if you still haven’t left feedback on your favorite songs feel free to do that below.

Oblivious SOTW #50

Patrick — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 23:34:43 +0000

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Well here we are #50! Pretty crazy! We only have 2 more songs to go before we have done this song a week thing for a whole stinkin’ year! We’re pretty stoked. We set out to do this for 6 months but kept going.

Tim sent over the keyboard and rhythm tracks and I went to work Saturday putting words and a melody to it. It was a lot of fun to write lyrically. What do you think it’s about?

PS Today is the last day to try to win a free Tee.

“Oblivious”

lyrics by Patrick Largen

The morning is gone
But I have not moved on
And if all this is important to you

I will bring you a song
I wrote before the dawn
When all were oblivious to

Like a whisper in the ear
your reflection in the mirror
your presence is over due

The words hit like a drum
Like a wave the melody comes
All happening on cue

Black notes on a page
With ink you can’t erase
The chorus is painted blue

The evening has come
And taken the son
We all were oblivious too

original picture from Atilla

The Only One SOTW #47

Patrick — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:43:40 +0000

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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

photo taken from jjjohn

Lonely Word Commentary

Patrick — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:36:55 +0000

It’s Commentary time!!!! For the commentary to If All Goes Well, you’ll need to subscribe to the podcast (and give us a 5 star rating if you feel so inclined…) But you can listen to our commentary for Lonely Word right here!

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Lonely Word SOTW #43

Patrick — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 03:09:07 +0000

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If this song were a person it would be an ethereal Forest Gump, I’m convinced. Tim and I laugh at how much our songs change from start to finish. This song is no different. And since we tried to post our additions you can hear how it evolved. Click to hear earlier versions.

Lonely Word lyrics by Patrick largen

Old is such a lonely word

Before the silence will break me
Before the road is gonna take me
Oh the irony of it all
That it happens to us all

Old is such a lonely word

Spend my whole life believing
In a God who needs believed in
Oh the irony of it all
From this hospice bed I call

photo by Dhammza

Completely SOTW #39

Patrick — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:56:45 +0000

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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

Picture taken from weimieweim

Simple Melody Commentary

Patrick — Fri, 22 May 2009 02:25:11 +0000

We are tooooooo cool! This week for the commentary Tim and I went all high tech. With Tim at his house and me at mine we recorded the commentary “together.” Oh the beauties of technology. The audio will be better next time as we learned a thing or two this time. But enjoy!

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Oh and if you want to listen to the commentaries for our last three songs -City Lights, Who’s Gonna Love Her and A Waste, they’re exclusive to our podcast subscribers. If you aren’t subscribed to our podcast you really should be!!! It’s free. Click on this link.

If you need any help or have questions watch this short video.

If after watching that, you still have questions, email us and we (and by “we,” I mean “Tim”) would be happy to help you!

Sneak Peek Song of the Week

Patrick — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 19:40:40 +0000

This week’s “Sneak Peek Song of the Week” is a cover of “Falling Slowly,” by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova. (A song on the sound track for the movie Once.) Shout out to Tony for suggesting it!

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Scary to Know Commentary

Patrick — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:56:24 +0000

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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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Coffee Shop Commentary

Patrick — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:32:56 +0000

Want the inside scoop on the making of the song “Coffee Shop?” It’s short and sweet!

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