Alan, Song

Song for Evelyn

Here is my latest track for the Lost and Found album, an instrumental piece which I wrote for my baby girl Evelyn who died in March 2019. (Download: mp3 | tablature)

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Alan, Song

What I Did Wrong

Here is the latest track from my album-in-progress, called “If You Remember (What I Did Wrong).” (Download: mp3 | lyrics & chords | tablature)

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Alan, Song, worship

Silent Night

We recorded Silent Night this year. My kids did the instrumental tracks: piano, guitar, and bass. I did the vocals with one of my sons and a daughter. (Download mp3)

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Alan, Song

Healing Heart

I just finished another recording for the Lost and Found album, a song called “Healing Heart.”  (Download the mp3) Look within your own heart There is always another open part This burden, can you forgive? Oh, please forgive! I sing for you and your healing heart Deep within my own heart Can I open another broken […]

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Alan, Software/Gear Reviews

A First Look at LMMS

In 2012 I found a keyboard midi controller at a yard sale for $10, and I couldn’t pass it up even though I’m not much of a keyboardist. Once I brought it home I had to find a way to use it, and that search led me to LMMS. There are many good tutorials and other […]

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Alan, Mark, Song

Ye Olde Garage Band

“Claudia Doesn’t Like It” was my most successful garage band. We played gigs regularly during my junior year of high school, and I learned a lot about how to write songs for a three or four piece rock band. We didn’t have access to good recording equipment in those days, so I don’t have many […]

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