Like the proverbial Phoenix, after 43 years, I'm writing songs again: "Mission Control Revisited."
Explore exclusive archives, immersive stories, and the untold tales from the heart of a once again songwriter.
The original
"Mission Control."
After writing 180 songs in my 20s, I put down my guitar in order to pursue synthesizers. I had synthesizers, a mixer, a reel-to-reel tape recorder, and lots of other gear. A friend saw my music room and said, "It looks like Mission Control in here!"
That was it. I began calling my electronic instrumentals, "Music From Mission Control."
I can't sing or play guitar anymore but having AI help me put my lyrics to the music I envision is the second time I've turned to technology. Hence the name "Mission Control Revisited."
What am I up to now?
Before I provide links, let me explain the songs...
NEW BALLADS
Dancing With Shadows: Is a song for fellow adults who survived a rough childhood.
I Press Rewind: Is about the memories we collect and cherish in long-term relationships.
The Chipped Tooth: How out perceived flaws often sabotage our self-esteem.
I Can't Trust My Legs: About aging and the loss of mobility.
Daughters Of My Heart: What it feels like to find “unofficially adopted daughters” late in life.
Drum Circle Heart: Why I still host community drum circles after so many decades.
DragonRider: A song about female empowerment.
My Heart Home Is India: A love letter to the country of my heart.
Family: How it feels when one’s “family of choice” includes intercultural families.
The Door: A song about how one’s best life lies just beyond our comfort zone.
Japanese Garden: My dedication to a supportive partner.
Your Mirror: Retire your inner critic and see yourself through MY eyes.
Arms Open Wide: The sequel to “Dancing With Shadows.” Surviving tough childhoods.
NEW COMEDY
Clutter Blues: Poking fun of my own tendency to create a mess of every workspace.
First Date Disaster: A funny song about a fictional first date.
Santa Fe Blues: Poking fun of the city I love.
I'm a Beer Snob, Baby: Poking fun of how fussy I am about beer. (and everything else).
New Age Nonsense: A gentle poke at the trendy pseudoscience of the week.
My Acoustic Years... Reimagined
I completely rearranged some of the best songs I wrote in my 20s. Same lyrics, AI playing the music I wanted, and AI providing the vocals.
Part personal ballads, part comedy, which is how I performed back in the day.
My Old Music... (Audio Only... for now)
Ballad of The Person I Was Yesterday:
https://missioncontrolrevisited.bandcamp.com/track/ballad-of-the-person-i-was-yesterday
To Someone: https://missioncontrolrevisited.bandcamp.com/track/to-someone
Hide: https://missioncontrolrevisited.bandcamp.com/track/hide
Stay With Me: https://missioncontrolrevisited.bandcamp.com/track/stay-with-me
NightWalk: https://missioncontrolrevisited.bandcamp.com/track/nightwalk
Only Just a Man: https://missioncontrolrevisited.bandcamp.com/track/only-just-a-man
The Fool: https://missioncontrolrevisited.bandcamp.com/track/the-fool
Woe To The Heart: https://missioncontrolrevisited.bandcamp.com/track/woe-to-the-heart
The Time Has Come: https://missioncontrolrevisited.bandcamp.com/track/the-time-has-come
Gospel Music: https://missioncontrolrevisited.bandcamp.com/track/gospel-music
OLD COMEDY
Do the Mushroom: https://missioncontrolrevisited.bandcamp.com/track/do-the-mushroom
I hope there's a Girl: https://missioncontrolrevisited.bandcamp.com/track/i-hope-theres-a-girl
Bowl Me Jesus: https://missioncontrolrevisited.bandcamp.com/track/bowl-me-jesus-2
Pay Toilets: https://missioncontrolrevisited.bandcamp.com/track/pay-toilets
Pimpin' At The Senior Prom: https://missioncontrolrevisited.bandcamp.com/track/pimpin-at-the-senior-prom
What am I up to now?
What am I up to now?
Some Thoughts worth sharing...
#1. ChatGPT shared an interesting observation about my ballads. It said, "In your 20s, the underlying theme of your ballads was, "This is how I feel." The songs you are writing today reveal a much different underlying theme. Today's theme is "How can I help?"
#2. A woman emailed me and asked if my new music was available on CD. My first thought was, "Who listens to CDs anymore?" By the time the third person asked the same question, I realized that not all seniors have gone digital streaming.
So I used Kunaki, a company I did business with nearly 20 years ago, and made two CDs. One of my new music and one of remakes of some of my most popular old music. Write me if you want one. $10. plus reasonable media shipping.
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