I wrote Far Away on my first trip to Los Angeles in 1986 as previously mentioned. My band performed it live a few times at Brother's Bar and Katz during our time together. It was a nice, simple song that was fun to perform. We likened ourselves to an R.E.M. /Cult band - that New Roots genre that spawned from the likes of the Byrds; jingle-jangle guitars and sweet harmonies.
Here is a demo of Keith Knowles and I recording on a crappy recorder in my bedroom in 1986.
George and I recorded for about two and a half hours yesterday - The outcome was very satisfactory for us all. Even Chaka, the producer seemed excited. Listening to the track it may seem choppy and disjointed, but when all the parts are put together, the result should be smooth and sweet.
When we return from San Francisco in a couple of weeks, we will add bass and drums as well as vocals. George, as always, was on fire!
Went to George's house today to work on the structure of Far Away, the song Keith Knowles and I wrote back in June of 1986. We had a band called Circus Mind at the time. I wrote the lyrics in Venice Beach, California on my first trip to L.A. Actually it was my first trip anywhere.
Keith picked me up at the airport in Birmingham, Alabama upon my return and I sang the song to him in the car - He put the music to it as soon as we got back.
There were several songs that came out of these sessions. Hopefully we will be able to record all of them.
