So a couple weeks ago I saw that a production company was looking for an, upbeat, instrumental track, similar to The Reverend Horton Heat. “Hmm,” I thought, “what song of ours on the new album sounds the most like Reverend Horton Heat? Easy, ‘The Road To Hell Is Paved With Good Intentions.’”
Smart me had already had instrumental mixes of each of our songs made during the mixing process. The problem is that the instrumental mix is just the song without the vocals, which is pretty boring actually. So I quickly whipped out my guitar, fired up the recording machine and spend a couple hours learning, playing and recording the melody on my strat.
I submitted the song to the production company and, well, I haven’t heard anything back. HOWEVER, what may be too bad for that production company, turns out to be good news for us because now we have a sweet guitar instrumental version of the song and I can share it with you.
You can listen, and if you want, download it here:
http://snd.sc/yYZLW2
Hope you enjoy it. If you do, let us know what you think in the comments below.
The world premiere of the Foo Fighter’s first single, “Rope”, off their new album occurred yesterday at 7AM EST. It’s a bold choice for a first single; odd time signatures, breathy vocals in the verses, big catchy chorus, plus the sickest guitar solo on a Foo Fighters album yet. Bravo, Mr. Grohl and Company, bravo. Here’s the link:
In my efforts to Beat Dave Grohl, I hereby release the first “single” off of our new album too. Okay, it was already released on an EP, but it will be on the new album and you can hear it below.
It also is a bold choice for a first single I would like to point out. I know, most people wouldn’t choose a slow tempo, slightly depressing song inspired by the sad state of Michigan’s economy as the first single to their mostly uptempo country punk album, but Brother Howe is not most people. Nor are we most people’s favorite band for that matter (editors note: there might be a connection there).
And so dear readers, without further ado, I present to you the first single off our forthcoming album:
ps – I dedicate this song to Jeff Daniels, who’s love of our home state inspired my brother to write an award nominated screenplay, which then inspired me to write this song. I also would like to take this opportunity to apologize to Mr. Daniels for trying to pitch him on said screenplay on February 5th of this year.
Been hard at work in the basement laboratories of Brother Howe. For your enjoyment, check out this rough mix of Long Gone Lonesome Blues. I hate to lead off with a cover song, but alas, it’s how it worked out. Thanks to John Newman (@newmanator90) for the volume knob tremolo trick I implemented at 40 seconds!
Right click and “Save As…” to download or click to stream. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Long Gone Rough Stereo Mix 2010-12-31
Here also is a video I made of how I recorded the electric guitar track if you’re interested:
