Using my phone and an old micro recorder to approximate the stereo sound my fancy friends get with expensive instruments and two mics.

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A songwriter friend mentioned Frank Black. So I just listened to my favorite Pixies song 8 times in a row. Now it's your turn.

https://youtu.be/xJncHEZ3URs

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I bought this power conditioner to reduce the noise in my home recording. Now I wonder whether it's the source of some of the noise in my home recording — not counting my singing.

Maybe it emits electromagnetic interference that gets picked up by cables, pickups, pedals, etc.

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"Ashes" — a scattering story

"Finally added to SoundCloud" No. 5 of 5

https://soundcloud.com/ted-johnson-872057533/ashes

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"Prevail" — Winning isn't going to happen. Prevailing feels less devastating than losing.

"Finally added to SoundCloud" No. 4 of 5

https://soundcloud.com/ted-johnson-872057533/prevail

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"Have a Nice Visit" — a tourist pamphlet for future scavengers.

"Finally added to SoundCloud" No. 3 of 5

https://soundcloud.com/ted-johnson-872057533/have-a-nice-visit

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"About Your Logo" — a song about a horrendous, um, logo. Featuring Andry Ramamonjisoa on Guitar

"Finally added to SoundCloud" No. 2 of 5

https://soundcloud.com/ted-johnson-872057533/about-your-logo

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"Red Chair" A song about a chair that triggers a core memory.

I wrote this a long time ago. Finally recorded it last year.

Finally added to SoundCloud 1 of 5

https://soundcloud.com/ted-johnson-872057533/red-chair

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RE: https://musicians.today/@mattyoung/115724042648212109

> We could light a candle
> We could say a prayer
> Or we could fill the ditches with billionaires

Attn: @greenyx.bsky.social

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For my fellow musicians who obsess about pedals and GAS. I understand.

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