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John DyhouseThere And BackA vvery difficult track to process with Suno. The Lyrics did not seem to work with any genres, the vocal would not sing them in the way I wanted them too. It even refused to copy the way I sang them on an audio upload. A quite slow song mixed a few syllables on some lines with more on other lines in the same verse. The AI just couldn't seem to work with the lyrics at all. Finally tried a "cool jazz" genre. It gave me a song, but not what I wanted. One to come back to!
If you...2025-03-2203 min
John DyhouseDr JohnI have no idea where this song came from, except I had not long picked up my PhD award from my university. Not a serious song, but no other explanation for the theme. This was 1980 and was quickly forgotten.
Finding it again, it provided, I thought, a wonderful chance to try out a barber shop, close harmony group. I honestly liked the result (first iteration again!) and so , probably unwisely, decided to upload it to Soundcloud.2025-02-1302 min
John DyhouseFantasiesA light-hearted song, Believe it or not, at this time in my song writing, I was often inspired by popular song titles, to write some of my better lyrics. This one was inspired by "In My Room" by Brian Wilson (of The Beach Boys). Just the title, the lyrics are obviously something different). You might also notice one or two allusions to the real world in the song, John Wayne, Superman, Valentino. One allusion you might not place is that New York was called New Amsterdam until 1660 (approx), it was originally founded by Dutch Traders. I must have read it...2025-02-1004 min
John DyhouseThe Green KnightThe Green Knight by John Dyhouse2025-02-1003 min
John DyhouseI can't stop singingThe first use of the new Suno v4. Excited to try this as sound quality is claimed to be better. Difficult to tell on this track, although I prompted for the backing to be minimalistic. It starts off very good but depending on your sound system you may think differently. The AI has chosen to include clapping rather than bass or drums, etc. This can be heard clearly by using headphones or external speaker (I assume) but with an internal speaker is not so easy to tell. The clapping morphs into applause as the track ends. I have edited the...2024-11-2403 min
John DyhouseDon't Set Me FreeSong written by John Dyhouse (early 1960's) and bought up to date using SUNO AI v3,5. The AI was prompted by using an audio clip of me singing an acapella version of the song, this enables the AI to model my voice and use the original melodies (verse/chorus/ bridge, etc.
This is a song which I found difficult to match with any of the genres/styles which I initially tried to use. Some songs do seem to fall into a category where this happens. Sometimes I get lucky, sometimes I rewrite or heavily edit the lyric to get a...2024-11-0202 min
John DyhouseHow Do You Play Your UkuleleAnother old-ish song, created with AI. Showing how I use a voice sample (Acapella) to prompt the AI with my own voice and the original melody used for these lyrics. Copyright John Dyhouse2024-09-1703 min
John DyhouseTell me what to saySettling in to using Suno to demo my songs. I am now uploading samples of me singing (acapella) the first verse and a chorus up to the 60 sec max allowed. This prompts the AI to adopt and use my voice which means all my songs have a standard voice if I prefer ( and thank you, auto corrects the pitch) and also prompts the AI with the melody and the way I scan the lyrics (all provided). I can structure the song (sometimes the AI follows the prompts) and add sections of music and request what instruments are used. The AI...2024-09-1402 min
John DyhouseRemember Me (1)I wrote these lyrics about three years ago, long before I had coe across AI assisted music. And It was a song I liked very much, in fact a ukulele demo was posted on soundcloud 3 years ago.
The danger with prompting with the existing lyrics, is that it is not always possible to force the AI to create a song with a familiar tune. But I thought I would try with this one. Not easy and not helped by the random decisions by the AI engine. (programmed like this so it does not create the same song from similar prompts).
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John DyhouseShould True Love Be DiscouragedAcoustic ukulel backed version of this early song, #1 in my back catalogue. Written in early sixties. But this is not the first song I wrote, just the first one I entered into the first of my lyric notebooks.
Very simple chord progression, I must have just learned about adding a flattened seventh to move from I to a IV chord. (cf the first two lines of the verse). Just a couple more to come from this era, I think, before I move on with later songs and even new songs.2024-04-1202 min
John DyhouseDepression (ukulele demo)One of the very earliest of my original songs, presented here as a simple (and quick) ukulele demo. I think I was probably thinking of Bob Dylan when I wrote this, at least that's my excuse. For info, this was numbered #7 in my catalogue now numbering above 250.2024-04-1202 min
John DyhouseSunny Day - guitar demoAnother in the series of early, original songs from my back catalogue. This is a "pop-py" song with a jazzy vibe; being written in the early sixties, unfortunately I have no dates in my note books for this period.
Trying to feature a little lead playing on this short song.2024-04-0802 min
John DyhouseSolitudeWritten in the late sixties (#71 in my catalogue). Many of these early songs were simply me trying to find a style in my early days of songwriting. A simple arrangement as a demo, for now.... Lots of delay on this guitar2024-04-0103 min
John DyhouseI Saw You Standing-uke demoAnother of my songs from my early lyric notebooks, again this was written in the early sixties (1960s). It is as the title suggests a ukulele demo; as there are a number of issues I have with remembering the song fully, I was happy enough to use the uke on this track.2024-03-1501 min
John DyhouseSilent Lady (guitar demo)Another early original song from from the sixties. Originally played finger style and in the folk idiom. Maybe the tempo was a little slower. I am however trying to recreate the song as written even though with a different style of backing2024-03-0703 min
John DyhouseStill Waters (guitar demo)Another early original song from from the sixties. Originally played on an acoustic guitar and in the folk idiom. Maybe the tempo was a little slower. I am however trying to recreate the song as written even though with a different style of backing2024-03-0701 min
John DyhouseYou Don't Love Me No More (guitar, demo)This is a "special" song for me as it was probably the first song I ever wrote after I had my first guitar. from memory it was written around 1959/1960 and shows it's age in the lyrics. Almost embarrassing now because of the lyircs and especially the rhymes, which I would never dare to use these days; but I was only 13/14 at the time. The song structure is also very much of it's time, with a very short bridge, but probably called a chorus at the time. It is included here as one of a number of my older songs which...2024-02-2202 min
John DyhouseMy Country Lady (Ukulele demo)Aother of my older songs from the late seventies. A happier, more upbeat song than most of my output2024-02-1802 min
John DyhouseCry Your Little Heart Out (ukulele demo)Written 1978, another of my older songs I am trying to get off the pages of my notebooks. Here, especially in the bridge I am having trouble with the melody/chords but after a little more work on it, I expect to rewrite and re-record and then re-load the corrected track.
I am choosing this way as there are many songs I hope to post here with more detail (melody/chords) than simply the lyrics from a notebook page.2024-02-1402 min
John Dyhouse(Lifes A) Moving Picture ShowAnother, blast from the past, written in 1979 (yep) trying to use a novel theme. I had remembered the melody to this one but still needed to put chords (harmony) to it. Recorded on an acoustic uke, as a demo for later cataloguing2024-01-3003 min
John DyhouseShadows Of The PastThis is the first of two more songs I wrote within a month of each other in 1979. Neither song became a song I sung often and would have sunk into obscurity except for the entry into my catalogues of lyrics. These songs were completed (but both quite short) but because of being seldom performed the melodies were mostly forgotten and I never even recorded the guitar chords to help me resuciate them and so were almost lost as the years past. I have used what I remembered but a lot of the melodies are new. I have recorded these rough...2024-01-2803 min
John DyhouseYou're In A Rut BoyThis is the first of two more songs I wrote within a month of each other in 1979. Neither song became a song I sung often and would have sunk into obscurity except for the entry into my catalogues of lyrics. These songs were completed (but both quite short) but because of being seldom performed the melodies were mostly forgotten and I never even recorded the guitar chords to help me resuciate them and so were almost lost as the years past. I have used what I remembered but a lot of the melodies are new. I have recorded these rough...2024-01-2801 min
John DyhouseTake Care - coverA song I love by Ruth Nina Welsh from her album, "Somehow". (find Ruth on Facebook and Spotify and here on Soundcloud)
A simple melody and wonderful lyrics. If you like this kind of music, I do recommend that you check her albums on Spotify.
It is accompanied here on a ukulele played thru an amp and a pedal chain consisting of compressor/sustain, delay and chorus pedals. I learning to be a little judicious with these toys, still somway to go I'm afraid.2024-01-2403 min
John DyhouseThe Wicked MagicianIn a few words... "having a little fun".
In 1979, yes another old one, I was taxi-ing my son and two of his friends to their their first communion lessons, at the local church. On the way home, they were talking excitedly about the previous evenings TV. Specifically about a cartoon show with a wicked wizard. At home later. I began playing around on my guitar, very simple chord sequences and the words simply flowed out of me.
The Wicked Magician (March 1979)
1.The wicked Magician,
He cries in the night.
For the wrongs he has done
And the wrongs he can’t...2024-01-1902 min
John DyhouseA Cowboys Life For MeA song which came out of the blue (in 1979).
I have been recording some old (but loved) songs from my original lyric notebooks. Some need new tunes, but this one I must have sung quite often to have remembered the original music and guitar chords.
Maybe I had been considering my options?2024-01-1602 min
John DyhouseThe First NoelThis arrangement of a well-loved christmas carol was inspired by a visit to the RSC to see a performance of The Box Of Delights.
A simple carol, created with multi-layered instruments to create a real christmas treat. I am posting this video with the permission of the musician, a friend who does not have a SC account.2023-12-1905 min
John DyhouseI Sing My Song In RemembranceAnother old (1977) song I am catching up with. A simple acoustic ukulele backing2023-12-1603 minJohn DyhouseNo Tears Left To Fall - ukulele coverThis is a cover of a wonderful song by Ruth Nina Welsh, one of a number I have included on a playlist/album I am compiling.This is a work in progress, a number of fluffed lines in the lyric and one or two mistakes with the ukulele but posting it any way to make sure I do finish it soon.2023-12-0203 min
John DyhouseCrazy Ways (Ukulele)An old song of mine from 1977, I am trying to bring up to date - a little; by re-recording rather than rewriting....
Not sure if it is working but I will revisit after having a chance to mull it over.2023-11-2402 min
John DyhouseThe Song Of My Life (ukulele)An old song of mine from 1979, I am trying to bring up to date - a little; by re-recording rather than rewriting....
Not sure if it is working but I will revisit after having a chance to mull it over.2023-11-2404 min
John DyhouseThinking Of You - Ukulele demoAnother of my older songs, this was written in the early 1980's and is a little more up-tempo than my usual fare. Included in a playlist of older songs, The Flowers Of My Youth
Here, I am playing the uke thru an amp with reverb and delay effects pedals, as an experiment.2023-11-0602 min
John DyhouseYou Make Me Feel So Good - ukulele demoOne of my older songs, this was written in the early 1980's and is a little more up-tempo than my usual fare. Included in a playlist of older songs, The Flowers Of My Youth
Here, I am playing the uke thru an amp with reverb and delay effects pedals.2023-11-0503 min
John DyhouseGet On Your Bike - (2023)"Get On Your Bike" is the fourth in a series of projects to create a fully arranged version of some of my songs.
These are collaborative projects with an audio engineer just starting out in the field. He is hoping to learn from working on "the blank canvas" that my songs offer. Allowing him to work without preconceived ideas.
I write the songs and sing the lead lyrics. All other instruments and backing vocals, the mixing and mastering are down to my colleague.
I am excited and very grateful for this chance to hear my songs "bought to life" in...2023-11-0204 min
John DyhouseLife Is Cruel (Life's A Joker)A litle bit of an experiment in a slow time with songwriting for me; possibly in the early 80's. I retold the story of Tom Dooley in my own words and with a new melody. Liked the words but not the new tune. It has lain dormant in one of my lyric notebooks. ever since.
But while looking thru one particular notebook for some songs to record (at long last), I sang this and thought, well if only for the lyric..... and it was a bit of fun. So here it is, hope it hits the spot for you.2023-10-3002 min
John DyhouseTil The Dawn - ukulele demoAnother one of my older songs, for the playlist. "Flowers Of My Youth". A song I have posted here to bring it a new life.2023-10-2802 min
John DyhouseThe Killer Came Tonight - ukulele demoThis is a song written some time ago, at a time when I was writing songs one day and forgetting the tunes/melodies the next. So I am trawling thru old notebooks looking for songs I never recorded nd are at risk of beig lost. Not all are winners by any stretch of the imagination but all (or most) have memories for me although I never wrote autobiographical songs. Some have decent ideas which I would like to make a record of. they will be on the playlist, "Flowers Of My Youth".2023-10-2802 min
John DyhouseIf I Only Had My Life To Live AgainJust me and my ukulele: Another new song demoed with an acoustic ukulele. I don't usually include lyrics in the description but I seem to have sung this without making many of the words really clear, so just this once I have included the lyrics here.
IF I ONLY HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE AGAIN
(Oct 2023)
Shattered Dreams
Broken promises
Map the highways
Of my life
A broken heart
Long lost dreams
The price I pay
For blinkered eyes
In my youth
I saw the world
A gilded path
And all that implies
But with age,
Experience
Shows the truth
...2023-10-2803 min
John DyhouseI really need to know - uke demoJust me and an acoustic ukulele (this one a Gretch 9220 ) with my latest song. it is quite similar to some other recent songs, but not my usual style; I ask myself if my style has changed (or is changing ) due to the fully instrumented examples of my songs which I have been working on with a collaborator.
The uke in the photo is actually a Dolphin model Not the Gretch mentioed above2023-10-1204 minJohn DyhouseSecret - guitar mix (cover)A second cover version of this lovely song by Ruth Nina Welsh. I felt that I was not getting as close to the original as I wanted and decided to try using a guitar (Specifically, an Italian Encore ENC1, One I have had since my 21st birthday well over 50 years ago). By the time I was ready to record it, I think, at least I hoped, I was getting somewhere close. I think it is the better version, hope you like it.
Incidentally, I had to have the body repaired about 35-40 years ago after it was dropped from a...2023-09-2203 minJohn DyhouseSecret - coverMy own take on this wonderful song by Ruth Nina Welsh. As I normally do, I recorded this on a concert ukulele, my Gretch 9120.2023-09-1703 min
John DyhouseGet On Your Bike - original song - ukulele demoFor some time this year, I have had a very dry period as far as new songs were concerned. The basic idea for this particular song came to me whilst on a daily exercise trip to my local park. My wife was busy feeding the birds and some one who was old enough to know better came speeding past on a push-bike, no real problem, plenty of room, but this phrase which became the title would not go away and I spent the whole walk around the lake composing the lyrics. Not my usual style at all, in fact well...2023-08-1702 min
John DyhouseRocking Around The Christmas Tree - coverI have been listening to some videos of various covers I recorded during Lockdown. All in the name of fun and sanity, Just sat down in front of my laptop, picked up my uke and started turning pages of my songbooks. Nothing special, just went for it and clicked record.
I wanted to post these onto Soundcloud so had to use a little technological magic. First stripping the soundtrack, and then using a few lttle tricks in my DAW (Audiotonic based on the Audacity codes and just as free) and adding a little reverb for effect. Finally posting on SC...2023-08-1601 minJohn DyhouseDream Lover - cover of Bobby DarinI have been listening to some videos of various covers I recorded during Lockdown. All in the name of fun and sanity, Just sat down in front of my laptop, picked up my uke and started turning pages of my songbooks. Nothing special, just went for it and clicked record.
I wanted to post these onto Soundcloud so had to use a little technological magic. First stripping the soundtrack, and then using a few lttle tricks in my DAW (Audiotonic based on the Audacity codes and just as free) and adding a little reverb for effect. Finally posting on SC...2023-08-1602 minJohn DyhouseJust The Way You Are - coverI have been listening to some videos of various covers I recorded during Lockdown. All in the name of fun and sanity, Just sat down in front of my laptop, picked up my uke and started turning pages of my songbooks. Nothing special, just went for it and clicked record.
I wanted to post these onto Soundcloud so had to use a little technological magic. First stripping the soundtrack, and then using a few lttle tricks in my DAW (Audiotonic based on the Audacity codes and just as free) and adding a little reverb for effect. Finally posting on SC...2023-08-1403 minJohn DyhouseVIncent - cover of the song by Don McleanI have been listening to some videos of various covers I recorded during Lockdown. All in the name of fun and sanity, Just sat down in front of my laptop, picked up my uke and started turning pages of my songbooks. Nothing special, just went for it and clicked record.
I wanted to post these onto Soundcloud so had to use a little technological magic. First stripping the soundtrack, and then using a few lttle tricks in my DAW (Audiotonic based on the Audacity codes and just as free) and adding a little reverb for effect. Finally posting on SC...2023-08-1403 minJohn DyhouseAfter You've Gone - CoverI have been listening to some videos of various covers I recorded during Lockdown. All in the name of fun and sanity, Just sat down in front of my laptop, picked up my uke and started turning pages of my songbooks. Nothing special, just went for it and clicked record.
I wanted to post these onto Soundcloud so had to use a little technological magic. First stripping the soundtrack, and then using a few lttle tricks in my DAW (Audiotonic based on the Audacity codes and just as free) and adding a little reverb for effect. Finally posting on SC...2023-08-1402 minJohn DyhouseHeartland (cover of Ruth Nina Welsh Single)This is a cover of a wonderful song, a single from the album of the same name, Heartland; released by Ruth Nina Welsh in August, 2023
Follow Ruth on Spotify.2023-08-1204 minJohn DyhouseHas Anybody Seen My GalI have been listening to some videos of various covers I recorded during Lockdown. All in the name of fun and sanity, Just sat down in front of my laptop, picked up my uke and started turning pages of my songbooks. Nothing special, just went for it and clicked record.
I wanted to post these onto Soundcloud so had to use a little technological magic. First stripping the soundtrack, and then using a few lttle tricks in my DAW (Audiotonic based on the Audacity codes and just as free) and adding a little reverb for effect. Finally posting on SC...2023-08-1201 minJohn DyhouseSan Francisco Bay Blues (cover)I have been listening to some videos of various covers I recorded during Lockdown. All in the name of fun and sanity, Just sat down in front of my laptop, picked up my uke and started turning pages of my songbooks. Nothing special, just went for it and clicked record.
I wanted to post these onto Soundcloud so had to use a little technological magic. First stripping the soundtrack, and then using a few lttle tricks in my DAW (Audiotonic based on the Audacity codes and just as free) and adding a little reverb for effect. Finally posting on SC...2023-08-1202 minJohn DyhouseChantilly Lace (cover)I have been listening to some videos of various covers I recorded during Lockdown. All in the name of fun and sanity, Just sat down in front of my laptop, picked up my uke and started turning pages of my songbooks. Nothing special, just went for it and clicked record.
I wanted to post these onto Soundcloud so had to use a little technological magic. First stripping the soundtrack, and then using a few lttle tricks in my DAW (Audiotonic based on the Audacity codes and just as free) and adding a little reverb for effect. Finally posting on SC...2023-08-1002 minJohn DyhouseI Can't Help Falling In Love With You (cover)I have been listening to some videos of various covers I recorded during Lockdown. All in the name of fun and sanity, Just sat down in front of my laptop, picked up my uke and started turning pages of my songbooks. Nothing special, just went for it and clicked record.
I wanted to post these onto Soundcloud so had to use a little technological magic. First stripping the soundtrack, and then using a few lttle tricks in my DAW (Audiotonic based on the Audacity codes and just as free) and adding a little reverb for effect. Finally posting on SC...2023-08-0903 minJohn DyhouseThe Fields Of Athenry (cover)I have been listening to some videos of various covers I recorded during Lockdown. All in the name of fun and sanity, Just sat down in front of my laptop, picked up my uke and started turning pages of my songbooks. Nothing special, just went for it and clicked record.
I wanted to post these onto Soundcloud so had to use a little technological magic. First stripping the soundtrack, and then using a few lttle tricks in my DAW (Audiotonic based on the Audacity codes and just as free) and adding a little reverb for effect. Finally posting on SC...2023-08-0904 minJohn DyhouseThe Nearness Of You (Cover)I have been listening to some videos of various covers I recorded during Lockdown. All in the name of fun and sanity, Just sat down in front of my laptop, picked up my uke and started turning pages of my songbooks. Nothing special, just went for it and clicked record.
I wanted to post these onto Soundcloud so had to use a little technological magic. First stripping the soundtrack, and then using a few lttle tricks in my DAW (Audiotonic based on the Audacity codes and just as free) and adding a little reverb for effect. Finally posting on SC...2023-08-0902 min
John DyhouseHallelujah - Coverset of songs recorded on my old PC in the early stages of Lockdown. Recorded as videos and the audio has been stripped and edited in Audiotonic.
This is a cover of a classic song by Leonard Cohen2023-08-0804 minJohn DyhouseTeenager in Love (cover of a classic song by Dion)set of songs recorded on my old PC in the early stages of Lockdown. Recorded as videos and the audio has been stripped and edited in Audiotonic.
This is a cover of a classic song by Dion DiMucci, from 19592023-08-0701 minJohn DyhouseIt must be love (Cover of a labi sifri classic)set of songs recorded on my old PC in the early stages of Lockdown. Recorded as videos and the audio has been stripped and edited in Audiotonic.
This is a cover of a classic song by Labi Sifri2023-08-0703 minJohn DyhouseAll shook up (Cover of an Elvis classic)set of songs recorded on my old PC in the early stages of Lockdown. Recorded as videos and the audio has been stripped and edited in Audiotonic.
This is a cover of a classic song by Elvis2023-08-0602 minJohn DyhouseRuby Tuesday - Cover of a Stones classicset of songs recorded on my old PC in the early stages of Lockdown. Recorded as videos and the audio has been stripped and edited in Audiotonic.
This is a cover of a classic song by The Rolling stones2023-08-0603 min
John DyhouseAll I Have To Do is Dream (Cover)set of songs recorded on my old PC in the early stages of Lockdown. Recorded as videos and the audio has been stripped and edited in Audiotonic.
This is a cover of a classic song by the Everly Brothers2023-08-0502 minJohn DyhouseDoesn't Matter Anymore - (Cover of a Buddy Holly classic)set of songs recorded on my old PC in the early stages of Lockdown. Recorded as videos and the audio has been stripped and edited in Audiotonic.
This is a cover of a classic song by Buddy Holly2023-08-0502 minJohn DyhouseCREEP (cover of a classic song)set of songs recorded on my old PC in the early stages of Lockdown. Recorded as videos and the audio has been stripped and edited in Audiotonic.
This is a cover of a classic songby Radiohead2023-08-0303 minJohn DyhouseOnly You (cover of a Platters classic)set of songs recorded on my old PC in the early stages of Lockdown. Recorded as videos and the audio has been stripped and edited in Audiotonic.
This is a cover of a classic song from The Platters2023-08-0303 minJohn DyhouseI saw her standing there (cover)A set of songs recorded om my old PC in the early stages of Lockdown. Recorded as videos and the audio has been stripped and edited in Audiotonic.
This is a cover of a song from the beatles first album2023-08-0302 minJohn DyhouseI still haven't found what I'm looking for (Cover)A set of songs recorded om my old PC in the early stages of Lockdown. Recorded as videos and the audio has been stripped and edited in Audiotonic.
This is a cover of a classic by U22023-08-0303 min
John Dyhousealways look on the bright side of life (cover)A set of songs recorded om my old PC in the early stages of Lockdown. Recorded as videos and the audio has been stripped and edited in Audiotonic.
This is a cover of a song from the monty python film, The Life Of Brian2023-08-0302 min
John DyhouseHow Many Faces (revised ukulele version)A song written a couple of years ago which I have come to think of as one of my favourites, so needed to get it down in an updated version.2023-06-2103 min
John DyhouseSomethings Gotta Change (ukulele)A new song, I saw this phrase on a comment by someone on FB and thought, "What a great song title" . I was soon making a few notes and puting some chords to the resulting lyric. It's in the key of C but I had chosen a very common I ii IV V sequence so added a III7 in the third line of the chorus for variety. I think it works well.2023-06-2102 min
John DyhouseMr Nobody (2023)Third in a series of collaborations with a partner who plays and records all instruments, records my vocal, mixes and masters the track. The songs are and will be my own original material.
Basically my partner is using the project as an opportunity to be creative with the backing and feel/style and increase his skills in all aspects of recording modern music. I consider myself fortunate to have this opportunity to hear my songs with a professional backing.
This song was basically written (in 2020) with a simple ukulele backing in the style of a blues song; with an added...2023-06-1103 min
John DyhouseBook Of Rules - revised (uke demo)Decided to rewrwite this song as I did not like the lengthy bridge section. I think I also spiced it up a little, faster and a few ukulele chord licks for fun. It is also acoustic - is this a backward step? But hoping it will be one for the full treatment in the near future.2023-06-0402 min
John DyhouseThis And That (2023 version)An update of a recently posted track, remixed and mastered. The second in a proposed collaboration between myself (lyrics and melody, and lead vocals) and the arranger/producer (backing vocals and all instruments).
BTW, the bottled beers were found quite recently and we thought they would make a great image for this track. My thanks to the brewery.2023-05-1902 min
John DyhouseThis 'n' That (full - demo)A version of an old song now fully insrtumented, The lead vocal is myself. All other instruments and backing vocals by the collaborating producer.2023-05-0802 min
John DyhouseThat's How I feel (uke demo)A first version for demo purposes, with ukulele. I always (well almost always, these days use a ukulele for writing songs. Easy to grab hold of when in the mood and feeling motivated/inspired. This is one which has been around for a little time and has been put on the "back-burner" but I do like the idea and so am still working on it. It is here to remind me to get it sorted!2023-05-0702 min
John DyhouseBabe I Get This Feeling (2023)So excited to share my first song with a fully instrumented backing. I was offered the chance by a friend to have guitars, bass, percussion and backing vocals on one of my songs. I jumped at the chance and enjoyed singing over the final arrangement. I am so pleased with the outcome. Would love to get some feedback. Thanks in advance if you can spare time to take a listen.
Please note, I have changed the image on this track! This red strat was gifted to me at the time, and I associate it with this arrangement BUT it is...2023-01-2904 min
John Dyhousebook of rules - ukuleleA playlist for acoustic, quick and dirty versions of newly self-written songs. Mainly to remember what they sound like, the melodies and scanning (with some wordy lyrics). In the past I have come back to songs written years previously, which never became part of my regular choice for singing. They will often be arranged for guitar now that I am using a guitar again. This makes it even more necessary to store them as I can mix up the harmonies - guitar and uke use the same chord shapes but ukes are tuned a fourth higher than the guitar. Changing...2023-01-1202 min
John Dyhouseuntil it's time for you to go - coverAn acoustic cover of a fabulous Buffy St Marie song. Just me and my ukulele.2022-11-2904 min
John DyhouseLonely (acoustic guitar remix)Another in the short series of songs which I originally posted on You Tube. This one is an original song, ripped from the video and remixed to (hopefully) improve the overall sound.2022-11-2802 minJohn DyhouseI'm Down (original song)A complete change of direction for me with this song. Actually an old song (80's) but I wanted to experiment with my guitar pedal chain which includes overdrive & distortion pedals. So far, I had not used my new toy(s) to their full extent and this gave me an opportunity to let rip.2022-11-2602 min
John DyhouseStill I See You - original songAn updated version of this old original song, with my new red Franken partscaster guitar. I have not been playing guitar for a few years and am currently trying to catalogue my old songs, so not looking for professional quality recording - yet, I may replace the file in the near future.2022-11-1403 min
John DyhouseThat's another story - acoustic remixanother of the original tracks I have stripped from earlier videos, "remixed" to try to improve balance of bass and treble and vocal and acoustic guitar with added reverb and other edits.2022-11-1102 min
John Dyhousethe one who sang the song - acoustic remixThis is one of a series of eight tracks which I recorded back in the early years of my writing. I captured these songs on a digital camera with video capabilities. I was happy with most but one or two should have been given another take - I suggest, you may think more. But things are what they are. I have stripped the audio track from the video (original video on my You tube channel) and posted them on Soundcloud close to 10 years ago. I have now available, the ability to edit and manipulate the audio tracks. Just for purely...2022-11-1002 min
John Dyhouseits later than you think - acoustic mixAn acoustic version of this song, originally posted elsewhere as a video. The track was stripped from the video in audiotonic (audacity clone) and edited for bass/treble balance and added reverberation. Part of a series of early videos which I am revisiting and hopefully improving the sound of.2022-11-0602 min
John DyhouseThis 'n' that - Fender Stratocaster guitar, original song demoYou can see me actually playing this song, on You Tube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shV2BYs1Jd0 - sounds the same tho'.
An oldish song which has been posted elsewhere as a video. The soundtrack has been stripped in audacity; and then edited to balance the bass and treble and add reverberation. Part of a small series of early recordings. Just me and the Strat.Apart from the later edits (bass/treble and reverb) original recording (several years ago) was a "clean" signal no pedal effects, etc.2022-11-0602 min
John Dyhousewhen you were sweet 16A cover of what has become to be known as an Irish folk song due to its success when recorded by The Fureys. It was actually written by an american and has been covered by many singers. This is a revisited recording of mine, from the 1970s. Remixed to improve bass/treble balance and add reverb.2022-11-0503 min
John DyhouseGoing to the city; original songAn original song, here just an acoustic guitar and myself. Originally from the 1960-70s maybe 50 years ago. Revisiting some of my old songs.2022-11-0502 min
John Dyhouseoriginal song: you haunt my dreamsAn older song from my catalogue, which I am revisiting as I have started playing a guitar again after several years of ukuleles. This was written in 1981 and was one of my favourites, hope you like it2022-11-0403 min
John Dyhouseoriginal Song: Babe I Get This FeelingA song written back in 1981, and now recorded using an acoustic guitar.2022-11-0303 min
John DyhouseI heard a song - original song (revised ukulele version)One of my songs, dedicated to a singer/songwriter who inspired me to start writing my own material again.
This song has been re-recorded with the use of guitar pedals to improve the tone of the uke.2022-07-1402 minJohn DyhouseSomehow - cover of Ruth Nina WelshMy tribute to the wonderful Ruth Nina Welsh2022-06-2804 minJohn DyhouseOnly For You - cover of Ruth Nina WelshAnother tribute to the wonderful singer/songwriter Ruth Nina Welsh2022-06-2803 minJohn DyhouseCover - I wanna make a statement - Ruth Nina WelshAnother tribute from myself to the music of the wonderful singer/songwriter Ruth Nina Welsh,2022-06-2802 minJohn DyhouseAs I Breathe - Cover of Ruth Nina WelshThe first song by Ruth which I recorded, and intend to re-record with the newer techniques I have started to use - watch this space2022-06-2803 minJohn DyhouseNever No More - original songA new song written on my ukulele (or should I say, with the help of.." Not sure about this yet as it seems a bit disjointed to me but I have posted this anyway, it seem to grow on you,2021-06-1403 min
John DyhouseAin't No Body Home - Original songThis is something quite different for me, usually, I get ideas for songs "out of the blue" often whilst busy doing other things. But I have noticed that my songs are becoming "samey" with respect to the chords I use and the melodies, which use limited diatonic notes from a limited number of keys, I use.
This time, I had done a little research into music theory techniques, and set out to use modal interchange to inject little variety into the melodies and harmonies. I am very pleased with the result and shall be repeating the experiment.2021-05-2802 min
John DyhouseFall On Me - Cover of Ruth Nina WelshA cover of a beautiful song by a great singer/songwriter, Ruth Nina Welch.
I have taken a few liberties with the song to make a quick recording to see how it sounds, my voice is not up to singing the original2021-03-0602 min
John DyhouseBaubles & Blue Skies - Original songI rarely have much to say about why or how I arrive at a particular song / song title and this one is no different. I often hear a phrase or a chord squence (it could be either) which starts me strumming and singing. I often am not even conscious of where the ideas come from, so what can I say. They are unlikely to arrive out of the blue but don't expect a clever answer. Just enjoy! I hope.2021-02-2603 minJohn DyhouseFeel - The - GrooveFeel - The - Groove by John Dyhouse2020-03-2604 min
John DyhouseCover, Autumn LeavesMy recording is thanks to my laptop -not the best of equipment but I can see/hear where I am going wrong; which is why I am recording anyway.
This one was particularly difficult because I over-recorded a second uke part and had to hum along to get the timing right. It is nearly there as you can hear from the increased echo effect where the second track is about .005 seconds out, but it was the best I could do with my simple recording software.
Anyone in the Solihull / South Birmingham Area of the UK would be welcome to come...2016-02-0703 min
John DyhouseOnly YouFrom The Platters version of this love song2016-01-3103 min
John DyhouseThis 'n' That - original songOriginal songs from my younger days as a singer-songwriter, I have referred to thisas acoustic although played on a fender strat - no effects just a litttle amplification2013-11-0902 min
John DyhouseIt's Later Than You ThinkOriginal songs from my younger days as a singer-songwriter2013-11-0902 min