Saturday, July 30, 2011

The possibilities are endless.




Features Alan Hewitt on the drop loop emory film school is cool(which really is a remix of "cambridge" from "Learn by doing" ). It's just reworked so differently that it had to be on the next collection (of hopefully not all b-sides).

Cambridge

... for the lovely Ms. Lewis, may she move to the next level in all she endeavors, and may she film us.


cambridge


Aquatic Ambience

Alan and I; pogo. Love his drums.

Upbeat and ready. Totally hopeful.

Friday, July 29, 2011

patty

Good knight.
patty

lying sea

Smooth and serene; the beach just before dark, the sand soft, the waves still ridable; tiki's being lit.
lying sea

full moon

... for those in the desert, travailing and soon to be prevailing.

full moon







- first published on 6/13/11.

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Pacific Park (lifeguard in the way)

For Cindy.


Pacific Park (lifeguard in the way)




Good night.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

badlands billy

Just when I was in a downer, I found this!

badlands billy



Bo on bass, Creed on drums, some dude named Ed is Dead on vocals and guitar. Art by none other than Raymond Pettibon (Bo, we got a Ray on the cover!) . Without perm of course so don't sue, we're a non-profit at the moment.

Let everybody know!

Learn by doing.

A new collection of disappointment and wasted efforts. Enjoy.




First track, hey apache (FTC edit) features Bo Harmon on bass guitar and Creed Sewell on the drums. It's really western sounding, rambling and windy. It will probably see less than 5 downloads for the first five years - that's ok, it usually takes people some time to keep up with me.

By then I'm all depressed and withdrawn. A steak knife to the artery on the neck with less than few Kg of enthusiasm and it's hello sweet Jesus.

But not yet, I've got more disappointment to discharge and more shame to bear. Christianity rules.

Monday, July 25, 2011

moogy morning

Ho!
moogy mornings

Saturday, July 23, 2011

SAVE THE TRANSITION

I'm very happy and delighted to share with you this must unique piece, may it roll pleasantly thru your mind, speaks, family and friends for generations to come.
SAVE THE TRANSITION

From the bandcamp: Bo Harmon on the bass guitar, Creed Sewell on the traps. Guitar, vocals, productions, composition humbly for my Lord by your servant.

From 322 on 7/23/11 while Scarlett and Noah played (actually Noah did percursive accompaniment in perfect time on the bass drum with Vic Frith and a steady I and ear.
lyrics
Clear yet still interpretive while the foundation of The Way is at core, all praise to God.


This also marks the beginning of conductive tagging so players can chart their progress in The Way.




- Why reinvent the wheel if you like it, I'll bring it back! Freedom Pkwy and all end soon are now both on This is fan mail.

Both jams are over a year old. Funny how that works. Inspiration and public awareness. Thanks for listening!

all end soon as long been a personal fave.

Friday, July 22, 2011

recommendations (role remix)

Here you go.

leapyear

Here's a BM in demand:

leapyear




- First dropped on 5/29/10 at 9:22 AM but after checking its stat, had to bandcamp it.

Here's the text from then:
Gotta do this fast, the kids are here.
I can't be neglectful... enjoy.

Thursday, July 21, 2011

This is fan mail.

.... and away we go with a new collection. I love making new sounds and songs. The whole process is really fun and the final product always ends up being something special and timeless.

I'm getting closer, thanks to God.


BM - blog moved

These posts were complete chronological but
I'm now going to begin experimenting with
moving them around to insure that
Kareem always rises to the top!


The posts that move will be tagged
BM for "blog moved" and I'll try
comment with the OG time-stamp.

PS - the search is busted and it's
google's fault.

Pelotas

... inspired by my bro Ed from Quality Peoples, control your destiny is now completely free; (at least for now), enjoy the end cut.
Pelotas

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

ps 18:1-20

My words are not mine but Him who sent me and they are eternal!


PS 18:1 - 20



- I didn't forget you, was just working on something that would be worth sharing, can you dig it?



fill these shoes​/​starry knight is done. ... most tracks on it are free, but to get the bonus material you gotta give a min of 5 bucks ( totally worth it!)

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Saturday, July 16, 2011

late bloomer

I wanted Amy the neighbor to sing on this but she shy'd out. She likes rock n roll she said. Good answer. Of course, this is what my rock n roll has become.

late bloomers
late bloomers by @85lives



- This morning's soundcloud stats, thank you God for your new friends!

summer morning 5k's

Friday, July 15, 2011

Thursday, July 14, 2011

quit your job

BRIDGE JUMP. WRIST CUT, GAS-INHALE BURN IN HELL
I'm very disturbed right now.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

fill these shoes​/​starry knight

Love having car problems. Nevertheless, here you go. Don't say I never gave you anything.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

no body fat (322 edit)

THIS IS IT.FIN.

no body fat (322 edit)




.... the original (OG) version is available as bonus material when you buy summer rockets, here.

Monday, July 11, 2011

no body fat

Creed and Ginger and their daughter Scarlett can be heard on this; Creed played the trap set with the near paper snare, Ginger punked it up (on vocals - all about hosting the sun and the moon with a ring - from the beach)and Scarlett cheered about 4:18.





From 322 on 7/11/11 - produced by grace from God by Edward Lund.

- Creed was verbally on 4:15

Saturday, July 9, 2011

summer rockets

Watch this post, it will grow with goodness!

sun shine is the first jam for this collection; it features Creed Sewell on bass; while Noah and Scarlett played.
summer rockets

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

wrinkled and folded

Even sadcap got a break. I don't want a staycation.




Monday, July 4, 2011

rained out fireworks

This is for Trinity, I love her so much and I just keep my depression at bay today as things just weren't going my way. May my misery die with me and may she enjoy a life of peace and tranquility I have only dreamed of.

It's in my blood; and I'm in my element.

control your destiny

Jams from the 4th of July weekend, 2011, exclusively. Production began on Friday 7/2/11 and ends before work on Tuesday on 7/6/11
Sissy and lil' bubba wish you a happy #4thofjuly

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Thanks to God for the amazing response today; listeners from all over the world enjoyed control your destiny.

jam of the summer

arrival

produced as italia; but for this summer vacation fantasy; it's more apply titled arrival.
arrival

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