Route 66 w/ the Dresden Cowboys

Michael Madill of L.A. based MadSound music.

Looking forward to this - Ed laid down some great musical vibe, now, Mike is currently working on the music mix of Route 66.  We put together a rather contemporary arrangement of this classic song.  I expect to lay down the vocals for this song in early April.  Maybe a video later in the month.

(thank to Edward Donnelly and Michael Madill for advancing this project.  It is a sincere act of faith.)

Vocal Files

Sent my vocal tracks to Ed and Mike for them to create an arrangement of the background vocals through the chorus of Route 66.  This brings me very close to setting my lead vocal track. Interesting creating music in a virtual setting. More power to these two for working with me on this project - and lucky me.

the producers stopped by...

Marty & Elayne perform Tues-Sat @ the Dresden.

Michael and Ed came by the Dresden tonight to discuss the project....  Crap, I should have had someone snap a photo.  One day I'll get the hang of what it is to be a star.  Or not.

Route 66

Got a rough mix/arrangement of my version of the classic song Route 66 over to Michael so that he can begin the production aspect of the song.  I expect to be in session by mid March.  Yes, so it seems my slice of the cosmic Americana adventure is starting up.

Music Meeting...

Met with Michael to discuss recording the Dresden Cowboy project.  He ordered the Tuna Melt with fries, as did I - apparently, great minds eat alike!

Painted Birds (Ode to My Father)

Painted Birds by John Reneaud
(A song about loss... )
© 2015 John Reneaud All Rights Reserved

Painted Birds up above in blue
I miss you yes I do
And I sing this song to you
For you are no longer

And I curse the clock
That ticks until it stops
Of it’s own volition

Thank you so
I hope that things are well
The time we spent
Was lovely

And I know that
That my words can never tell

The complete story

So like a prayer
I talk to you
Somewhere in the distant nowhere blue
I miss you

And the funeral pyre
Burns it all away
On this dark black day
You’ve gone away

Like painted birds above in Blue.

the Dresden Cowboy

John's Album Cover.