Published 2020-03-01. Last modified 2024-10-22.
This page summarizes my original songs and covers – chords, lyrics, and drum patterns. Miscellaneous recordings follow.
Original Compositions
Each of these songs has its own page. Click on the images and links to view lyrics, download audio and video recordings, Pro Tools and Ableton Live projects, and more.
Featured Song
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One Year Older
“Happy Birthday to You” is a nice song, and very well known. “One Year Older” is a bouncier and more poignant celebration of another year of life. |
Alphabetically Listed Songs
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I Love Chocolate
This song has three versions of lyrics. While the PG-13 family version is quite popular, it seems that once people learn the lyrics to the adult version, that is the one many of them sing to each other on their way home. |
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| Lullaby |
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| Moonlight |
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| Make the First Move |
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| Peace Isn’t Found At the End of a Gun |
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| Sechelt Porch |
Other Recordings
These recordings do not have their own page.
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Alto Sax Solo Over Live Band
2023-08-24
Author: Mike Slinn Extemporaneous solo on alto sax with unknown band. |
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Dappled Sunlight
2005-12-29
Authors: Mike Slinn and Greg Blake This collaboration was recorded using Nuendo. I provided the original licks on guitar and keyboard, and Greg did the rest. |
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Operator Fun
2024-03-01
Author: Mike Slinn Goofing around with Ableton Live Operator. |
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Crazy Shit v2
2024-01-01
Author: Mike Slinn Once again goofing around with Ableton Live. |
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‘Back Porch’ with Sarah Kennedy
2021-10-23
Author: Mike Slinn We were just jamming. Grooving. Singing to each other. |
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Legolas
2013-12-19
Authors: Mike Slinn, Greg Blake and Joan Gardiner Written during the late 70s. We performed this song as a classical guitar trio on an Ottawa TV talent show and won. This recording is of my part (the song was a 3 part harmony). |
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Doo Doo Doo
2011-01-01
Author: Mike Slinn One day this song will have words. When it was on SoundCloud, one listener commented “This is catchy asf” |
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Let’s Do Ourselves Better
2023-01-24
Author: Mike Slinn The world will only change after we do. |
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Didgeridoo
2023-01-24
Author: Mike Slinn I cut my finger, so I am putting energy into a different instrument tonight. I made this didgeridoo. Thanks to Betsy Gordon for the colors, back in 1986. |
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Nobody Loves You
2021-10-23
Author: Bessie Smith Sarah Kennedy and Mike Slinn, first time through. No rehearsal. No charts. Crazy. Mike and Sarah sang, Mike played guitar. It was awesome! |
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Descending C To G Djembe Ideas v2
2022-03-11
Author: Mike Slinn Drumming on a groove. |
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Deep Sea Sax
2021-08-02
Author: Mike Slinn I wonder if whales might enjoy listening to this? |
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Panpipes In A Long Hall
2011-07-07
Author: Mike Slinn I recorded myself playing pan pipes and a rain stick and messed around using Ableton Live. |
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Garden Walk
2015-12-29
Author: Mike Slinn Background mood music for an art show at a gallery I used to co-own with the artist, Ellen Joseph. Made with Ableton Live. |
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Doubled Bass Groove
2015-12-29
Author: Mike Slinn Goofing around with a bass guitar and Ableton Live. |
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Swinging Caravan Bossa
2018-01-01
Author: Mike Slinn This uses the same percussion track as Doubled Bass Groove, but I play guitar instead of bass. |
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Cats Partying In a Sewer
2018-01-01
Author: Mike Slinn I am just goofing around with a short segment from a song I am working on called A Visitor. I need to learn how to apply automation to Pro Tools effects, so this has far too much reverb sometimes, and not enough other times. |
