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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Where to purchase my album Earthlife, or individual songs
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Night Fire Circle
http://www.archive.org/download/NightFireCircle2/Night_Fire_Circle.mp3
Bello, live percussion, digital effects. Haunting.
Thank you for listening!
Dan
Bello, live percussion, digital effects. Haunting.
Thank you for listening!
Dan
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Night Bird...
http://www.archive.org/download/NightBird_670/10-15-09-Night-Bird-001.mp3
A little bit of evening practice fun with Bello.
Thank You for listening.
Dan
A little bit of evening practice fun with Bello.
Thank You for listening.
Dan
Saturday, October 10, 2009
10-09-2009 Practice Session 01
A little practice with Bello. I can hear myself making minor incremental improvements. I'm still looking for a breakthrough in style, though.
http://www.archive.org/download/DanStafford10-09-2009PracticeSession/10-09-2009-001_Practice-session_DS.mp3
Thank You for listening,
Dan
http://www.archive.org/download/DanStafford10-09-2009PracticeSession/10-09-2009-001_Practice-session_DS.mp3
Thank You for listening,
Dan
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
I had Bello out at the park the last couple of evenings...
...and I played righteous as the Sun was going low in the sky.
I'm starting to get a better feel for smaller and more fluid movements of the keys, and believe it or not, finer-yet control of the reed. I learned a new vocal effect that puts an emotional, trembling warble in my sax's voice.
It's getting pretty chilly out in the evenings now, though. It won't be long until I'm stuck indoors.
Being indoors presents serious challenges now. I'm living in a high-rise condo buildin; last winter I was in a house. There's a third person now too. On top of it all, my hours have changed at work.
Also, my pocket recorder died. I'll have to figure out how to record with my phone.
Anyway, it's bed-time.
Thank You for reading & listening.
Dan
I'm starting to get a better feel for smaller and more fluid movements of the keys, and believe it or not, finer-yet control of the reed. I learned a new vocal effect that puts an emotional, trembling warble in my sax's voice.
It's getting pretty chilly out in the evenings now, though. It won't be long until I'm stuck indoors.
Being indoors presents serious challenges now. I'm living in a high-rise condo buildin; last winter I was in a house. There's a third person now too. On top of it all, my hours have changed at work.
Also, my pocket recorder died. I'll have to figure out how to record with my phone.
Anyway, it's bed-time.
Thank You for reading & listening.
Dan
Sunday, September 13, 2009
High Summer On Herrick Lake...
The sky is a cloudless seventy five and sweet.
The breezes soft as a baby's kiss,
The grasses dance slow,
Slow and sultry and tall.
People are all around and reverent,
Walking dogs,
Rowing boats and canoes,
Fishing,
Throwing frisbees,
Lying in dappled shade holding hands.
The leather and wood I carry is essential,
Almost as old as I am,
Somewhat battered and serviceable,
Beauty inside waiting.
I find an old picnic table in the shade,
Down at the far end of the lake,
I can scent the green and mirror water,
Dragon flies dancing over sparkling rowboat wakes.
Everything is green and light,
Faint hints of Summer's yellow end barely showing.
I pull the golden brass from its case,
And through me Bello sings.
Clear as water and bright,
The notes drift out over the lake,
Easy and mellow,
The reed sings to all its cousins,
"I am alive!"
I bring the notes down low and rumbling,
A deference to Thunder that's left us all this grceful peace,
Then push for the ragged edge of harmonics,
As close to chords as a saxophone gets.
Young children stare in delighted surprise and wonder,
Parents smile and walk slower.
People smile in passing,
I play and play,
One of the last bright Sundays of Summer languidly passing by.
If this is not church and worship and thank-you to God,
I am lost and deaf and blind,
No more so than sources of dispute.
I roll gently through the deep and soft notes of my ending song,
Disassemble,
Close the case,
Walk back to the yellow truck.
A fine cigar and chair are waiting,
Coffee and the songs of frogs and cicadas.
September is sweet,
At peace,
A piece of forever.
AquarianM
By: Daniel A. Stafford
(C) 09/13/2009
The breezes soft as a baby's kiss,
The grasses dance slow,
Slow and sultry and tall.
People are all around and reverent,
Walking dogs,
Rowing boats and canoes,
Fishing,
Throwing frisbees,
Lying in dappled shade holding hands.
The leather and wood I carry is essential,
Almost as old as I am,
Somewhat battered and serviceable,
Beauty inside waiting.
I find an old picnic table in the shade,
Down at the far end of the lake,
I can scent the green and mirror water,
Dragon flies dancing over sparkling rowboat wakes.
Everything is green and light,
Faint hints of Summer's yellow end barely showing.
I pull the golden brass from its case,
And through me Bello sings.
Clear as water and bright,
The notes drift out over the lake,
Easy and mellow,
The reed sings to all its cousins,
"I am alive!"
I bring the notes down low and rumbling,
A deference to Thunder that's left us all this grceful peace,
Then push for the ragged edge of harmonics,
As close to chords as a saxophone gets.
Young children stare in delighted surprise and wonder,
Parents smile and walk slower.
People smile in passing,
I play and play,
One of the last bright Sundays of Summer languidly passing by.
If this is not church and worship and thank-you to God,
I am lost and deaf and blind,
No more so than sources of dispute.
I roll gently through the deep and soft notes of my ending song,
Disassemble,
Close the case,
Walk back to the yellow truck.
A fine cigar and chair are waiting,
Coffee and the songs of frogs and cicadas.
September is sweet,
At peace,
A piece of forever.
AquarianM
By: Daniel A. Stafford
(C) 09/13/2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
Condo Living & Work Schedule Change...
...Are kicking my butt on sax practice. Once a week isn't cutting it, too much loss of facial muscle tone. I'm going to have to work on this.
The guitar practice is going much easier, almost every day. It's easy not to disturb anyone with an electric and an amp sporting a headphone jack. I had to get an extension cable for the walkman headpones and a 1/8th to 1/4" jack adapter, but it works.
I guess you have to call that "postus interruptus." I was inspired to write all of you a note after reading Premier Guitar for an hour, but Honey was suddenly done with the bookstore.
At any rate, I'm going to go give Rosie a ring and practice that mofo F-chord. Tomorrow, I'm taking Bello outside. It's supposed to be beautiful all weekend.
Speaking of which, have a lovely weekend yourselves, and thank you for reading and listening.
Dan
The guitar practice is going much easier, almost every day. It's easy not to disturb anyone with an electric and an amp sporting a headphone jack. I had to get an extension cable for the walkman headpones and a 1/8th to 1/4" jack adapter, but it works.
I guess you have to call that "postus interruptus." I was inspired to write all of you a note after reading Premier Guitar for an hour, but Honey was suddenly done with the bookstore.
At any rate, I'm going to go give Rosie a ring and practice that mofo F-chord. Tomorrow, I'm taking Bello outside. It's supposed to be beautiful all weekend.
Speaking of which, have a lovely weekend yourselves, and thank you for reading and listening.
Dan
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Yeah, I bought a guitar...
I seem to keep finding myself getting in a rut with the sax after a week or two, and having a few days' break from it seems to help me break through.
So here's the deal - I play Bello for awhile, then give Rosie a ring, and back & forth it goes. I've always loved sax and guitar, so these two will fill me up and fill me out as a musician. At least that's what I believe.
Thanks for reading and listening.
Dan
So here's the deal - I play Bello for awhile, then give Rosie a ring, and back & forth it goes. I've always loved sax and guitar, so these two will fill me up and fill me out as a musician. At least that's what I believe.
Thanks for reading and listening.
Dan
Gonna Give Rosie A Ring...
Gonna Give Rosie A Ring... | |||
| Posts: 3047 (08/29/09 07:40:25) Moderator |  Gonna Give Rosie A Ring... Ah, Sweet mornin' glowing bright and true, Gonna give Rosie a ring, Sweet-playing thang, Gonna give Rosie a ring. If the day comes when I'm feelin' down n' blue, Gonna give Rosie a ring, All six strings, Give Rosie a ring. Playin' true in the morning, Strummin' happy by evenin', Even if I can barely sing, Just gonna give Rosie a ring. Someday I'll play so fine, Happy up on cloud nine, All because I gave Rosie a ring, Sweet-playin' thang, Just gonna give Rosie a ring. And when Heaven calls, Won't need no harp in the Angel halls, No, Just gonna give - give Rosie a ring, Lord, let me give Rosie a ring. Aahaaaa, Yeah, Give Rosie a ring. AquarianM By: Daniel A. Stafford (C) 08/29/2009 Words are the mind's bridge - it's connection to all the universe. Love is the heart's bridge - it's connection to all other souls. Loving words can work miracles. All of my currently available poetry Chapbooks are for sale at: www.lulu.com/Daniel-Stafford | ||
Candy Apple Strat...
Candy Apple Strat... | |||
| Posts: 3041 (08/27/09 22:13:58) Moderator |  Candy Apple Strat... Twang! I can feel a little heat off the amp, It's like a Christmas bulb in my eyes, Pretty and hot. I've waited for years and later finally came, I can hear it screaming sweet in my head, Waiting for release. Slow steady work finally located Rome, Now for the years to build it, Not starting a day too late. I can feel all my legends buzzing under my skin, If I can play anything they invented I'll be thrilled, Finding joy in a burst of song. Glory days don't have to pass you by. AquarianM By: Daniel A. Stafford (C) 08/28/2009 Author's Note: I bought a Mexican-made used Fender Stratocaster on eBay, the guitar you see pictured here. She's in mint condition and plays like a dream. Candy Apple Red with a rosewood fretboard. I'm thinking to call her Rosie. I have a lot of learning to do - I'm also wanting to learn to repair guitars on the side. No, I have not given up the sax - but at times I get in a rut with it and have to put it down for a few days. I've wanted one of these for 20 years - so now I can alternate between the two. Words are the mind's bridge - it's connection to all the universe. Love is the heart's bridge - it's connection to all other souls. Loving words can work miracles. All of my currently available poetry Chapbooks are for sale at: www.lulu.com/Daniel-Stafford Blessings, peace, and prosperity to All.  | ||
Friday, August 7, 2009
Duck Walk
An interesting concept that just popped into my head. It took me a bit to figure out the fingering. The second sax is, of course, me overdubbed as a second recording track.
I call it "Duck Walk" because of the bass track.
Thank you for listening!
Dan
http://www.archive.org/download/DuckWalk_547/Duck-Walk.mp3
I call it "Duck Walk" because of the bass track.
Thank you for listening!
Dan
http://www.archive.org/download/DuckWalk_547/Duck-Walk.mp3
Thursday, August 6, 2009
08-07-2009 DS Practice Session
I'm mostly back on my feet, the broken ankle slowly getting better. I've moved in the last month, so that's eaten up time like crazy, but life is about to settle down quite a bit.
I think this is smoother than most of what I've posted before, and I'm liking it. I feel like I'm making slow but steady progress every time I pick up the sax these days, and it feels good to spend more time with Bello.
I hope you enjoy, and thank you as always for listening.
Dan
http://www.archive.org/download/08-07-2009DsPracticeSession/08-07-2009-DS-Practice-Session.mp3
I think this is smoother than most of what I've posted before, and I'm liking it. I feel like I'm making slow but steady progress every time I pick up the sax these days, and it feels good to spend more time with Bello.
I hope you enjoy, and thank you as always for listening.
Dan
http://www.archive.org/download/08-07-2009DsPracticeSession/08-07-2009-DS-Practice-Session.mp3
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Summer Confield Zen Sax
Finally, a decent practice session, and something nice and meditative comes out of it. Enjoy a little sax, sun, and wind. This one is 17 minutes + and mellow.
Summer Cornfield Zen
Thank you for listening!
Dan
Summer Cornfield Zen
Thank you for listening!
Dan
Monday, May 11, 2009
Been practicing a bit...
I can stan un-fettered now and hold the horn, so I'm working my way back into shape. FINALLY. It'll probably take me a couple of weeks to build the facial muscles back up to endurance and knock the rust off. I'm planning on picking back up the collaboration with Scott the keyboard guy in June.
I'm not walking without a walker yet, and I'm still wearing a boot for three more weeks, but this broken ankle debacle is winding down.
Dan
I'm not walking without a walker yet, and I'm still wearing a boot for three more weeks, but this broken ankle debacle is winding down.
Dan
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Broke my ankle a week & 1/2 ago
My ankle surgery was this past Tuesday. From what they told me it was badly broken, but the repair went well. I'll have 8 weeks in a cast & months of PT.
Sayonara,
Dan
Sayonara,
Dan
Saturday, February 21, 2009
A Song In Trancic Blue: Purity Alone
A 1966 Selmer Bundy Tenor Saxophone. An Otto Link Super Tonemaster mouthpiece. An inspired moment. An aspiring tenor player. Audacity 1.3. Echo effect. Nothing more, nothing less.
A Song In Trancic Blue: Purity Alone
Thank you for listening.
Dan Stafford
A Song In Trancic Blue: Purity Alone
Thank you for listening.
Dan Stafford
Friday, February 20, 2009
Earthlife is now in Digital Distribution...
...via CD Baby.
Click on the album cover to listen to track samples or purchase an electronic download of the album for only $5.00.
(Or go to THIS LINK)
Thank you for listening!
Dan Stafford
Click on the album cover to listen to track samples or purchase an electronic download of the album for only $5.00.
(Or go to THIS LINK)
Thank you for listening!
Dan Stafford
Friday, January 23, 2009
Ass-kicking new song: "Blues Rites Night"
1966 Selmer Bundy tenor saxophone with Otto Link Super Tone Master mouth piece, Hoehner Blues Band harmonica, hand percussion, Audacity effects. This music is Blues gone trancendental, it'll take you out in the woods and blues you under the stars.
This song is way different, and to be honest, better than anything I've done before. It has a unique fusion of Native American beat, dead-on blues sax, and "night in the woods" background done mostly with the Hoehner Blues Band C-harp. I'm kind of amazed I managed to produce this.
http://www.archive.org/download/BluesRitesNight/Blues_Rites_Night.mp3
Thank You, as always, for listening. Prepare to go into night spaces blue...
Dan Stafford
This song is way different, and to be honest, better than anything I've done before. It has a unique fusion of Native American beat, dead-on blues sax, and "night in the woods" background done mostly with the Hoehner Blues Band C-harp. I'm kind of amazed I managed to produce this.
http://www.archive.org/download/BluesRitesNight/Blues_Rites_Night.mp3
Thank You, as always, for listening. Prepare to go into night spaces blue...
Dan Stafford
Thursday, January 22, 2009
"I Could Not Stop Myself" - new song
A little different. This is a very short but interesting tune.
http://www.archive.org/download/ICouldNotStopMyself/I_Could_Not_Stop.mp3
Thank you for listening.
Dan
http://www.archive.org/download/ICouldNotStopMyself/I_Could_Not_Stop.mp3
Thank you for listening.
Dan
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Sneak Preview of My New Earthlife Album Cover
My new cover should end up looking like this. I'm going to be selling the album on CD Baby as soon as I get the cover art resolved.
Thank you for listening!
Dan Stafford
Social Networkin' Blues
How many Social Network profiles do YOU have to keep track of?
http://www.archive.org/download/SocialNetworkinBlues/Social_Networkin_Blues.mp3
Thank you for listening!
Dan Stafford
http://www.archive.org/download/SocialNetworkinBlues/Social_Networkin_Blues.mp3
Thank you for listening!
Dan Stafford
Hard Sax Rox
This is the clip I call "Hard Sax Rox." I'm playing Bello right on the edge here, busting harmonics in a righteous hard rock opera style that comes straight from growing up in the 60's & 70's. (I'm Gen-X, class of 1980, and all the hard rockers came out in my childhood and teen years.)
Bust it out:
http://www.archive.org/download/HardSaxRox/Hard_Sax_Rox.mp3
Thank you for listening!
Dan Stafford
Bust it out:
http://www.archive.org/download/HardSaxRox/Hard_Sax_Rox.mp3
Thank you for listening!
Dan Stafford
Back to practice - 01-20-2009 Practice Session
This session was pretty good - and a good bit overdue. I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out. The last 5 minutes or so went pretty "hard rock opera" and I'm going to clip it and title it in a post after this one. I really felt in the groove on that part. The full session is just over 12 minutes and in a variety of styles. Hang on to your ears, and if you want just the short version, check the next post.
http://www.archive.org/download/01-20-2009PracticeSession/01-20-2009_practiceSession.mp3
Thank you for listening!
Dan Stafford
http://www.archive.org/download/01-20-2009PracticeSession/01-20-2009_practiceSession.mp3
Thank you for listening!
Dan Stafford
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Maybe You're Down
http://www.archive.org/download/MaybeYoureDown/Maybe_Youre_Down.mp3
My newest tenor sax New-Age Blues song, with light percussion and vocals.
Thank you for listening!
Dan
My newest tenor sax New-Age Blues song, with light percussion and vocals.
Thank you for listening!
Dan
Saturday, January 10, 2009
1st Youtube video - Hawai'ian-inspired sax
This is after listening to Hawai'ian artist Keali'i Reichel for awhile. His work is a lot softer, smoother, and more professional than anything I've ever done, but it put me in the right mood. I still need to figure out a good way to prop up my Blackberry for this kind of thing, though.
Thank you for listening!
Dan
Sunday, January 4, 2009
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