Dormant Thoughts (abstract video)

Here’s an “artsy” video for “Dormant Thoughts.”
Dormant Thoughts (Minimoog lead)

I finally got around to finishing this song. I tried two different guitars for the lead and finally decided to use the Minimoog for the lead track. I’m running it through an old Boss V-Wah pedal set for the “voice” setting and have the drive knob set to about 12 o’clock to provide some distortion.
Great Cheerful Swamp

Not all swamps are dismal, so I decided on a more positive song title. This one features a Les Paul tuned to open E slide tuning. It also features a Rickenbacker 4003 bass.
Slumbering Strat (scenic version)

This song deserved a better video. Something relaxing like the song.
American Outside Woman Impromptu

The title of this song comes from the fact that I used a tone on my Les Paul that was reminiscent of something between “American Woman” and “Outside Woman Blues.” Impromptu was added because, well, it isn’t a blues song and the leads were pretty much ad-lib.
Strats and Vibes

A “feel good” instrumental with a driving bass line and several layers of Stratocaster, including a simulated vibraphone track. What’s not to like?

Dormant Thoughts

December 31, 2025 by Joe

My last song of 2025, but it isn’t done! I’ll probably re-record all or part of this as this song develops. I want to add a lead guitar part to it. The Les Paul is in DADGAD tuning. Stay tuned as this song continues to grow.

Altar Zone (new flute track)

December 12, 2025 by Joe

I was never happy with the previous flute track so I re-recorded it. Everything else is the same.

Altar Zone

December 7, 2025 by Joe

This was a song I wrote back in the 90s. Turns out the E4 drone flute kind of works with it (if I can ever master it). I wanted to test the TASCAM Model 12’s phantom power for condenser mics, so I took this opportunity to try them on an acoustic recording.

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Instrumental Guitar, Bass & Analog Synth

Dormant Thoughts (abstract video)

Dormant Thoughts (Minimoog lead)

Great Cheerful Swamp

Slumbering Strat (scenic version)

American Outside Woman Impromptu

Strats and Vibes

Dormant Thoughts

Altar Zone (new flute track)

Altar Zone