All Songs (Re)Considered #1: “Demon Song”

So here’s the first installment of the project I mentioned in my last post. I’m submitting the feed to iTunes as a podcast; you’ll be able to subscribe there soon.

I’ve decided to name this project “All Songs (Re)Considered” at the request of my friend Lindsey, who thought it fitting, considering my love for public radio.

What follows is pretty much what you’ll get each week. Unless I feel like changing it up.

"Hand Built Log House" by Old Shoe Woman on Flickr

"Hand Built Log House" by Old Shoe Woman on Flickr. Not the log cabin in question.

THE STORY:

I wrote this song years ago. I believe I wrote it late at night, on the front porch swing at my ex-girlfriend’s parent’s house. It was a big, modern log cabin, with floorboards plain to see.

Between that, and “Baby Doll” by Cat Power, I had inspiration for the lyrics; I’m pretty sure the music came straight from the last two tracks of Big Star’s Radio City LP. I think it’s probably the most Chilton-inspired song I’ve written.

The version here is one that I re-recorded as part of a project to top a friend’s mixtape. I decided, against all reason, to record her an EP. She got rough drafts, bad ideas, and a couple good tracks. “Demon Song” being one of the rough drafts.

WHAT I LIKE:

I actually like this track as-is. There doesn’t seem to be any instrumentation lacking.

WHAT IT NEEDS:

  • A better perfomance.
  • A better guitar sound.
  • Something other than a backwards acoustic guitar solo.
  • To end sooner.
  • I’d consider one more verse, but I don’t think it’s necessary.

If you have any suggestions, let me know. I’ll be posting the new version Friday.

Posted: April 12th, 2010 | Author: Matthew | Filed under: Music, Writing | Tags: , , , , | 2 Comments »