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The Bar at the Farmer's Hotel w/willnlf by bud [Email]
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Keywords:
swamp (7), blues (319), bar (13), hotel (2), willnlf (1)
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Description:
The feel of this tune was inspired by watching T-Bone Burnett - Alison Krauss - and Robert Plant perform songs from their CD Raising Sand. The band was so subdued and in the pocket it was beautiful to watch. Well - This isn't nearly as wonderful - and I've been messing with it a few days hoping it might get better - but hell it's not budging and life's too short.
However - I do really like Will's poem The Bar at the Farmer's Hotel - that I turned to for lyrics here. Not sure I did him or this song justice - but it's late - and I'm tired.
Lyrics:
Friday night at the bar
in the Farmer’s Hotel
Small pools of snow melt
on the floor beneath the rail
The sweet smell of boot leather
rich and strong like stew
in the bar’s damp warmth
Denimed shoulders
hunched over a shot and a stout
Rough red faces reflected
in the dim light
of the back bar mirror
Familiar bottles gleaming
amber and gold
like liquid beacons
From the corner jukebox
Crazy Mama shuffles softly
a gauzy musical massage
relaxing sore muscles
like the practiced hands
of a strong woman.
Then Sweet Melissa
kindles the weekend flame
as the first tired couple
weaves a soft two step
around the oaken tables.
When the door opens
cold wedges in
a cloud of steam
from another grateful pilgrim
just delivered from the hushed winter
new fallen snow darkness
Friday night at the bar
in the Farmer’s Hotel
as the earth breathes and rests
and the low voices murmur
Hymns of quiet release
© Will Jones 2008
Hardware:
iMac G5, Danelectro guitar, Peavey Bass, Oxygen8 keys, Samson USB mic, Line 6 Toneport
Software:
GB3
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The Bar at the Farmer's Hotel &mdash 02/23/08 - 11:26:08 PM
what great blues song is this ...this is top notch
sound so pweorful as always ...Deep Bow ! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Feter - &mdash 02/24/08 - 09:57:52 AM
It occurred to me as I was heading off to bed that maybe you'd like a pass at this with your own lyrics and vox. Any interest? [ Reply to This ]
I am... &mdash 02/23/08 - 11:38:29 PM
...having some difficulty hearing the lyrics above the accompaniment. I'm not too much into being picky, but my tastes draw me more toward the development of a tune in any song with lyrics especially...When you change chords to II-IV-I there is some nice energy, but there is a lot of the same I chord as the lyrics go by. Well, I guess I'd just like to see the song "go" somewhere melodically.
Always a pleasure, though, to hear your carefully crafted work.
Peace.
Paul [ Reply to This ]
I hear you 100% Paul &mdash 02/24/08 - 10:02:15 AM
this was an experiment in mining a groove = hence the lack of melodic development - however - if I were a better player I might have brought more invention to the restricted structure. As for the lost vocals - well - that's something I go back and forth with all the time. As always - thanks for listening and commenting. [ Reply to This ]
I think &mdash 02/23/08 - 11:39:38 PM
this actually sounds way better than you think it does.You have a very cool groove here and the guitar work is perfect.That Alison Kauss cd with Plant is really good-I know what you mean about that band{I think those are the same people that play with Tom Waits?)they can take 1 or 2 chords and make an amazing sort of minimalist creation.Anyway you have done a similar thing here.It's hard to play simple! [ Reply to This ]
Nice of you to stop by &mdash 02/24/08 - 10:04:37 AM
your comments are very kind and supportive - much appreciated. I'm getting tickets tomorrow to see the show when they come to NY in June. If you can - try and see the video on CMT. [ Reply to This ]
Too hard on yourself! &mdash 02/24/08 - 01:55:22 AM
This sounds dark and bluesy- great guitar and nice pounding drums. The only quibble is that i think the chorus/refrain needs something with a little more oomph, maybe some backing harmonies.
A great hypnotic track - really enjoyed this, and lyrically this is awesome [ Reply to This ]
How nice of you to offer backing vocals &mdash 02/24/08 - 10:06:14 AM
just kidding - I know you've got a very full plate as it is. Glad you dug it and got into Will's poem. [ Reply to This ]
at the bar &mdash 02/24/08 - 07:37:15 AM
Thannks tokai - &mdash 02/24/08 - 10:06:49 AM
slow &mdash 02/24/08 - 10:18:29 AM
cooking gumbo.....it has the meet u at the ok corral vibe....even tho the lyrics speak of images to be interpreted by ones own reflection.....deep material here... [ Reply to This ]
I'll OK that &mdash 02/24/08 - 05:59:20 PM
Thanks for listening and dropping a line - I'll credit Will with the depth. [ Reply to This ]
I like &mdash 02/24/08 - 12:39:33 PM
the way you hit the groove from the opening beat and sustain it all the way through. Echoes Raising Sand but also Dylan's Time Out of Mind. I think you excel at this kind of laid back lyrical guitar work. You let it go here and there but never get outside "the pocket" as you call it. As always, great reading and phrasing of the poem, particularly the end lines and specifically "new fallen snow darkness." The more I listen, the more I like it. [ Reply to This ]
The opening beat is my favorite part &mdash 02/24/08 - 06:02:05 PM
I repeated it once - but I really just want to hear that first hit over and over again. Glad you're happy with the phrasing - I played with it quite a bit before settling on something that seemed to work. Thanks again for the flow of words to dip into as needed. [ Reply to This ]
heavy &mdash 02/24/08 - 01:47:48 PM
I see no problem here at all. Great heavy boot stomping beat. Guitars cool and slung low below the waist.
I perceived to vocal delivery as more as a narrative from a man who carries the weight of the dreary world on his shoulders. [ Reply to This ]
I wish I could look cool &mdash 02/24/08 - 06:05:15 PM
and play a low slung guitar - but I can't seem to pull it off. Now I'm not one of those up on the chest guys either - I guess I play a potbelly cover style. Glad you dropped by. [ Reply to This ]
Bar Room &mdash 02/24/08 - 03:36:27 PM
Sounds like a Bar Room Hymn. Great atmosphere, don't over-polish, you may start rubbing off the best parts, this sounds really good now.
Thanks
Bill [ Reply to This ]
Don't worry about the polish &mdash 02/24/08 - 06:09:17 PM
this is done as far a s I can tell. Unless someone else wants a go at it. I like Bar Room Hymn. Thanks. [ Reply to This ]
Every one &mdash 02/24/08 - 06:33:53 PM
Is tired I feel it in this the vocal delivery shines as an after thought just before the booze runs out, I hope you dont take offense, The lyrics are fantastic your bro shure has a heart . Loved it thanks [ Reply to This ]
No offense taken &mdash 02/24/08 - 06:59:13 PM
we've all been there. Your comment will please Will I'm sure. Thanks for dropping by. [ Reply to This ]
Glad &mdash 02/24/08 - 11:04:49 PM
the lyric worked so well for you. Believe it or not, but it's been lodged in the heart for close to 40 years. Took that long to get it on paper. There's just no telling when stuff will break loose. [ Reply to This ]
Lou Reed vs Johnny Cash &mdash 02/24/08 - 08:05:26 PM
That's what I hear in this really dark and droning blues number. Great song bud and will. Sorry I haven't been around to comment lately, but trust me, I enjoy your music and I try to catch up on downloads regularly.
Take care,
Bob [ Reply to This ]
Thanks for finding time for this tune Bob &mdash 02/24/08 - 08:10:44 PM
Wow !!!! &mdash 02/24/08 - 09:34:39 PM
Just listened the AK/RP CD a few weeks ago, really loved it. I'm back here since yesterday, I've listen some of your comps I've missed (been away for so long), a real pleasure to find you back here. Since the first chord, I knew this was going to be great. Really excellent, love the pace, your nonchalant voice and the Danelectro vibe. One the best rock songs I've heard here since I'm around ! Chapeau, mec ! [ Reply to This ]
You are much too kind &mdash 02/24/08 - 09:48:22 PM
It's great to have you back - can't wait to hear a new tune from you. You've been missed. [ Reply to This ]
:) &mdash 02/24/08 - 10:01:19 PM
Thanks for stopping by &mdash 02/24/08 - 10:22:44 PM
If you &mdash 02/25/08 - 02:00:30 AM
were trying to create a groove with a great live feel you succeeded beautifully. I really like this bud - has a similar feel to your Baghdad Blues which I really love.
Downloaded for hundreds of listens to come.
Cheers
Len
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Hey Len &mdash 02/25/08 - 01:29:18 PM
Thanks fro the kind words - glad you like it. I'm honored to make it onto your iPod. [ Reply to This ]
right then &mdash 02/25/08 - 08:23:34 AM
too rushed to comment earlier ... very cool bluesy rocker... some one said a krause/plant groove and is true! great tune, sound and performance bud..wow just great! [ Reply to This ]
That was me - &mdash 02/25/08 - 01:31:22 PM
I was inspired by their concert on CMT to try and capture that groove. Just bought the CD. Pretty good - but I wish there were more rockers. [ Reply to This ]
Has that &mdash 02/25/08 - 06:31:18 PM
Johnny Cash sound to it. Really absurd rhythm that is like Johnny meets Page kind of way... Cool tune full of some tasty bluesy guitar bits.
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I like Johnny meets Page &mdash 02/25/08 - 09:25:02 PM
man bud &mdash 02/25/08 - 08:26:52 PM
this is great. what a beat. this is perfect, i know that some folks are probably thinking this needs to "go somewhere" but knowing your taste (and mine) you really did this one perfectly. like the basically spoken words and the repetition. this is pretty friggin deep man. don't add backups. kind of reminds me of beck in a way. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks for the support Michael &mdash 02/25/08 - 09:34:27 PM
I restrained myself as best I could here - glad you like it lean. I actually started the day thinking I'd do a T Rex or JAMC thing with big hollow drums - till I saw the Krauss/Plant thing and got into vibrato guitar. [ Reply to This ]
The Bar &mdash 02/26/08 - 12:51:10 AM
Thanks for stopping by &mdash 02/29/08 - 02:12:18 PM
Oh...I get it: &mdash 02/29/08 - 11:06:24 AM
It's the old: "I could do this in my sleep" line, eh...hmmmmmm?
Raunch and sensitivity meet and have a drink, take it outside, and see who's got the fastest gun...
Cool...nice collab... [ Reply to This ]
What gave you that idea? &mdash 02/29/08 - 06:03:44 PM
The only way I could get the feel down on this and keep it steady was to create my own loops and build a groove. I'm a better tweaker than player I think. Will's poem gave this some needed drama and focus. [ Reply to This ]
~ &mdash 03/01/08 - 11:01:08 AM
It's OK Bob &mdash 03/01/08 - 02:01:34 PM
i, uh &mdash 02/29/08 - 02:18:37 PM
thought i commented on this one.... sorry, bud liked it, fave'd it, listened twice.....nice guitar tones, and the vocals reminded me of john wayne.... hmmmm
allen [ Reply to This ]
Well Pilgrim &mdash 03/01/08 - 02:03:16 PM
sure was nice of you to drop by. Remind me to return the favor one day. [ Reply to This ]
Great vibe off this &mdash 03/02/08 - 04:52:16 PM
The lyrics, I think, are excellent - that's a terrific poem, kudos to Will - and the music suits them nicely, I think. In a strange way, the instrumentation and almost hypnotic groove gives the lyrics a darker edge, and it works. Some lovely guitar licks thrown in there, and very good vocal performance - world-weary, maybe? I like this a lot. NIcely done. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks &mdash 03/02/08 - 05:53:28 PM
for checking out another Budwill collaboration. Glad you enjoyed the poem. Bud does the words justice with his musical imagination and talent. [ Reply to This ]
HEy Bud &mdash 03/11/08 - 06:34:51 PM
cool song man . Love the guitar and the poem is great . Kinda made me think of a John Wayne movie ......Loven it ! [ Reply to This ]
Crap, you hit the ball out of the state &mdash 03/13/08 - 10:17:48 PM
Thanks Joe - &mdash 03/13/08 - 11:38:32 PM
Really glad you like this one - your comments got me to give another listen. Nice to know that some songs hit home. You've got a similar vibe in your music at times. [ Reply to This ]
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sound so pweorful as always ...Deep Bow !
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