May
the Cure - Lovesong (ukulele cover by the wildlife with vocals performed Live @ Hobbiton) (by ChannelSixSixNine)
May
Cover version of Morrissey’s song “Let Me Kiss You” by the wildlife. Recorded May 11-12, 2013. Ukulele and Vocals by Mano dio Gracias aka the wildlife from Russell City, CA USA
According to Wikipedia.org: “Let Me Kiss You” is a song written by Morrissey and Alain Whyte. It was recorded (in two separate versions) by both Morrissey and by Nancy Sinatra, both of whom released their version as a single in the UK on 11 October 2004. Both versions made the UK charts, Morrissey’s peaking at #8, and Sinatra’s at #46.
The original song can be found on Morrissey’s album You Are the Quarry.
from his album You are the Quarry
May
Cover of “Broken” by Gorillaz from the Plastic Beach album. Recorded by the wildlife May 9, 2013 on Garageband using a ribbon mic for vocals and shure sm57 on the ukulele in one take. The first take was used. rawest of the raw. Next song is a Morrisssey song.
Apr
Join me May 4 in San Francisco for a night of originals on ukulele and guitar.
Mar
the latest in the wildlife Trilogy EP videography. “The Last Ride” trailer #1. More trailers and the real video as the rest is shot and completed.
Feb
What possessed you to write such eerie and dark lyrics for this EP? Your albums usually are light, filled with love! i heard a couple from one you put out as yourself and it seemed to be written about a girl (or guy) you were really in love. This trilogy seems to have come from a dark place. Actually made me pretty sad. Hope you feel better soon. Get over the chick/dude and start busting out the jams! Tell us all, who's the jerk that broke your heart!
This is a really loaded question so the only answer I can give is that yes there was a female entity and who inspired the Trilogy EP and the upcoming album. And most of the songs come from a place that may be considered a dark place. However, I believe that the EP and the batch of songs slated for the LP are some of the best songs if not thee best songs I have ever written and that through the catharsis of creating and even singing these songs at a show or to myself I am putting myself in a better position to kick out the jams in the future. I’ve actually started ruminating about the third record and I foresee an etherial experience. Perhaps it is my own hopefulness that allows me to forecast such a positive future both musically and personally. I hope that doesn’t sound like hogwash diplomacy, because in my own cornball way it is true. My life right now is hopeful because that’s just my nature and I also have many positives in my life to be thankful for which I appreciate each day to the fullest. The trick is to navigate through the negativity and toxicity that comes my way and turn those things into something beautiful, whether they are through my songs, music films, or other creative outlets. I have always thought of my music making process as therapeutic. A sort of way to condense my life or moments in time into 3 minute ditties. So while a girl may have inspired the mood or one or two lines in a song, my whole life is actually in these songs whether it’s from one song to another or within a single song itself. I believe that both the light and the dark parts are represented in these works. So it’s either that or I have been more influenced by my recent playlists than I’d like to admit.
Jan
Track number one from the wildlife’s Trilogy EP. released on December 31, 2012
Jan
Track Number two from the wildlife’s Trilogy EP. Released on December 31, 2012.
Jan
Track Number three from the wildlife’s Trilogy EP. Released December 31, 2012
Dec
the wildlife’s Trilogy EP in its continuosly running glory. It’s the way it should be listened to. Accompanying music videos to follow.
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