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Held My Tongue (2009 Demos) – 7/30

June 7, 2009 by krisis

This is post 7 of 30 featuring live, single-take demos of each of the 30 songs I’m considering for my upcoming studio album. Each potential album tune is accompanied by a B-Side, to make each post a virtual 45 single (remember those?).

This pair of songs have always been as easy to play as they were to write. I wish I could say the same for the remaining 46 songs I have to capture.

Also, the fingers on my left-hand are completed shredded, which – given my decade-plus of guitar calluses – is a pretty impressive feat.

Song #174: Granted (live demo)
Last recorded the night it was written in October of 2003.

Granted was perhaps the first time a song woke me up from a dead sleep. I’ve been listening to its original early a.m. demo for so many years that I didn’t realize the subtle changes in how I perform it. Today it is for Sandra.

Song #141: So Hard (live demo)
Last recorded for Trio in February of 2003

This song began in an AIM window in January of 2002. I was talking to someone who was perpetually at odds with life, trying to explain that he should anticipate what he’d think about some of his decisions in hindsight. The rest of the song emerged in short order. Since he’s long since been forgotten, I tend to perform this as if it’s about myself. It’s a particular favorite of E’s and mine.

If you dig one (or both) of these songs, please leave a comment – your feedback will have a big effect on the songs I ultimately choose for the album.

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  1. Pamela says

    June 17, 2009 at 11:36 am

    Out of the last batch I like Tattoed and Colorblind the best. I also liked So Hard and Saving Grace a lot. :)

  2. krisis says

    June 17, 2009 at 4:55 pm

    Thank you for chiming in!

    I’ve been afraid that “Tattooed” is just unlikeable – I’m not sure why. It’s good to have it out there so I can receive some feedback.

    I’m in love with “Saving Grace” now. I can’t stop playing it.

  3. Sandra Hanks Benoiton says

    July 29, 2009 at 8:27 am

    Oh, Peter! You have me in a puddle here, but the tears feel okay thanks to the music.
    Thank you so very, very much …
    Sandra

  4. Sandra Hanks Benoiton says

    July 29, 2009 at 8:31 am

    By the way … tomorrow is my birthday, so I’m considering this my first gift …

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