The following are two tracks from my rarities collection called "Hope This Passes The Secretary..." which was released on Dec. 26th, 2009: It Is Raining & Punks vs Freaks
Here are two tracks from my New Mexico CD which was released on May 14th, 2007: New Mexico & Mandarin Oranges
I have also been in the band *Las Vegas Club* whose most recent album In Gods We Trust I helped release. Here are two amazing jams from the mind of Joe Kendall: The March of Baby Jesus & The Throne of Badbag B. De
FOUND SOUND
The following are tracks from my found sound collection called Eavesdrop: a wealth of found sound. Eavesdrop is 40 tracks (~80 minutes) of found sound, much of it in the style of the tracks below. The CD focuses on the experiences, thoughts, and feelings of everyday people. If this type of thing interests you (even at all) then you should write me an email. We should talk.
Eavesdrop is available at shows, selected stores, and through my Order Page.
Hamburger Hamlet is a clip of two elderly LA socialites discussing the downfall of the once prestegious Hamburger Hamlet chain of restaurants. I often play this track for audiences at my live shows because it serves as a good introduction.
Trailer Couple is one of the finest pieces of found sound that I have ever come across. The people in this track have no idea the way their conversation is interacting with the music they are recording over. The lyrics (from Johnny Cash's song The Blizzard), "...it's only three more miles to Maryanne..." seems a comment on their loneliness, and "...I'm so weary, but I'll help you if I can...," a vow of friendship.
The realization that, "You can't take 'em with ya'," when discussing artichokes, seems more like a statement about the eventual uselessness of worldly possessions (like his new recorder) than an excess of vegetables. This is one of the most complex and endearing tracks I have ever found.
BETA Video is an awesome documentation of the era of BETA Video renting, in addition to botched communication. I think the clerk hates her.
OTHER THINGS TO LISTEN TO
Eavesdrop Interview on ABC Australia for their show The Night Air which aired on June 24th, 2007. This meticulously edited episode is called "Collectors."
Phoning It In appearance with band-mate Alethia Unna on BSR 88.1 FM in Providence, Rhode Island on 7/3/05. Live over the phone.
FILM/VIDEO
Friend Clayton Lapari made a short film called Ouija Bored and put my song "Just You & I" in it. The song is actually a cover of "Just You" from season two of the Twin Peaks television series. I think it works really well in this film. You can view it on Clay's website here.
PODCASTS
The following is the first of what I hope will be several educational PodCasts on a variety of subjects that are both interesting and helpful (A list of references in Word form is available here):
Health Benefits of Saunas