bookmark_borderConveyed Consciousness

A Tribute to Ikutaro Kakehashi
I happened to be in the midst of recording a MIDI based album when I learned of the passing of Ikutaro Kakehashi:

Ikutaro Kakehashi (梯 郁太郎 Kakehashi Ikutarō  7 February 1930 – 1 April 2017) was an engineer, an entrepreneur, and the founder of Ace Tone, Roland Corporation and ATV, Japanese manufacturers of electronic musical instruments. He was known for his role in the development of Ace Tone and Roland drum machines and the MIDI standard.

Synthesizers
Synthesizers

An album by The Electric Slugs.

Keyboard
Keyboard
MIDI Setup
MIDI Setup

The album Conveyed Consciousness.
Instrumentation: MicroKorg, MiniNova, Casio WK-3500, Yamaha PSR-740, Kurzweil 88Mx, Ableton Alesis Software, Alesis Vortex, Alesis iO2, Roland VS-1680, Behringer Midi Foot Controller

bookmark_borderGamble To Ramble

By Sir Vent of KingArthur.com

Gamble To Ramble MP3
Instrumental

About The Song
The song was recorded on the Roland Boss BR-600 using stereo 2-track and the onboard condenser microphones. An ole’ beat up nylon 6-string was the instrument of choice.

The song is also known as The Ambler Rambler as it has evolved during live performances on the streets of Ambler, PA. It turned into Gamble To Ramble. If you have ever had your movement restrained, you will appreciate the meaning.

bookmark_borderNobody Knows

lyrics
Nobody knows
Nobody knows
No one knows

Just because
Now, all is was
Nobody knows
Nobody knows

Just because
All that is… was.

Nobody knows

The Earth did quake
And, demons shake
Nobody knows

And, everything that is
Turns to was
Just because

The Earth did quake and shake
You take, take, take

Nobody knows

Nobody Knows MP3

About The Song
The song is a 6 track recording made on the Roland Boss BR-600. Two of the tracks are live piano recorded in stereo, and there are two stereo 2-tracks of vocals.

The song is about the devastation a spouse can bring on a family through abuse and abandonment. Why would someone do that? Nobody knows.