Dan Hewins: The Deck 52 songs in 52 weeks: A Deck of Songs in 2009 by Dan Hewins. A song-per-week project.

July 27, 2009

Ace of Diamonds: Buzz Of Fahey

Filed under: diamonds,red cards — Tags: , , , — hewins @ 8:01 pm

Back in action! After a couple weeks’ rest and some much needed R and R, here is the next installment of The Deck.

This is some “electronic” “music” and is a product of my recording a couple of old John Fahey LPs into my computer so I can listen to them all digital-style. This is built of samples of the empty space before, after, and between songs on the record. There was a nasty 60Hz hum on it so I used EQ to focus that energy into notes. There is a little Mozart quote in the middle.

Note: This is a Diamond and it’s not a cover song. I thought, at the beginning that I wold have more time to do covers as well as originals but that was not “in the cards” for me. If I end up doing any more covers, I’ll make them Jokers. So, now I’ll fill in all the diamonds and hearts with new originals for the rest of the year. Enjoy!

July 15, 2009

Halftime Break

Filed under: general — Tags: , — hewins @ 3:10 pm

I am taking a short 1-2 week break as a halftime respite for myself. Don’t fret (not that you would), I’ll be back with more later!

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July 9, 2009

Halftime Assesment

Filed under: general — Tags: — hewins @ 12:40 am

So, there are 26 songs so far. I’m going back and listening to some of them again so I can asses what I’ve done so far. Here’s how I see it:

I think there are about 6 categories that these songs could fall under: guitar and voice songs, acoustic-based instrumentals, ambient, rock songs, African-influenced songs and instrumentals, and ‘other.’

Guitar and Voice Songs:

Acoustic Instrumentals:

African-influenced Songs:

Rock Songs:

Ambient:

Other*:

* Concerning the “other” category, I’m not really sure what this thing is but I like it. If you want to get to the meat of this one, skip ahead to about 2:56. In fact, in listening back to a bunch of these songs, I’ve learned that a lot of them reward listening to the end. If you don’t you might miss something interesting.

July 6, 2009

Queen of Clubs: Half

Filed under: black cards,clubs — Tags: , , , , , — hewins @ 11:25 pm

Here it is, I made it to the halfway point. I’ve basically stayed on schedule, only posting songs 1-2 days late but mostly not late at all. I’ve created 26 songs where only a small few (2) are not really songs, but ambient soundscapes or some kind of whatnot. Not that there is anything wrong with that anyway, it’s just that they are not exactly “written” or “songs.”

This one is “written” and it is also a “song.” I summoned my best 60’s sunshine folk pop to try to brighten my day. I think I got there somewhat. I learned the effects of the D-Major 7 chord from John Mathias back in college and I’ve never put it to use until today. I also think it may be the opening chord (and rhythm) to Pink Floyd’s “Dogs” (which is on Animals, an awesome album).

Anyway, this song is a tribute to “half” and the fact that I am halfway done with this whole thing. Half and half. Bring me the halfling. Halved bagel. Halva. Goodbye.

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