Semi-Stix Studio - Brian McAdams' Collaborations

Brian hasn't been doing much solo work of late, but focusing on more collaboration work. The internet can be a strange and wonderful thing - and one of it's many varied uses is to bring musicians together. Though CD Number Three will eventually come out, these pages are devoted to the collaborations and works in progress. Enjoy!

The pictures to the left are people and places along the way, enjoy!

The Sultan Boogie
Completed 01/07/04 Location: Graham, WA Piano Written/Performed by: Brian McAdams Bass/Drums, Written/Performed by: Bobby Watson Lead Guitar Written/Performed by: Mark Conners	Song Info: This was a contest entry for an online radio station - to create a snappy lead-in to the show (still awaiting word if it won!).
I'll Dream of You
Completed 12/21/03 Location: Graham, Washington Lyrics: Melody Mercado Vocals: Brian McAdams Music Written & Performed: Brian McAdams	Song Info: Brian came upon these lyrics while checking out some new collaboration sites, and was inspired to put them to music. This being a very personal song to the writer, it was important to get it "right". A very melancholy song, it's the first time Brian tried this type of singing, veering away from his normal bluesy tones.
Without You, Video version
Completed 09/27/03 Location: Langenbrücken, Germany Lyrics Written & Performed: Paul Townsend Music Written & Performed: Brian McAdams	Song Info: We were excited to go to stay with Paul and his family in Germany, as he's one of our favorite online musicians (and people!). In addition to getting to meet him and spend the weekend at his new home, Brian & Paul wrote this song in just one day.
Off the Beaten Track
Lyrics Written & Performed: Paul Townsend Music Written & Performed: Brian McAdams	Song Info: Brian's first collaboration with Paul, long awaited (Paul isn't fond of blues). Wonderfully smooth song mixing Paul's vocals with Brian's guitar. I may be biased - but I say winning combo every time!
Collaborating in Scotland
Taped 09/24/03 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Norman Harris & Brian McAdams	Song Info: As well as taking the "portable recording studio" (aka - laptop with VERY nice external soundcard), we also took our video camera on our trip. This video was shot in our Edinburgh flat. Someday maybe this will turn into a song...
Waitin'
Completed 02/28/03 Location: Graham, WA Lyrics Written/Performed: Brian McAdams Piano Written/Performed: LearJeff Lead Guitar Written/Performed: Tom Hicks Other Music Written/Performed: Brian McAdams	Song Info: Acoustic "Front Porch Blues" type of song, this was an online collaboration via Collaboration Central

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Video The video's here are *.rm format (Real Media for RealOne Player). These should download automatically and start playing upon download if you have Real Player installed. I may change these formats to *.mpeg's if enough of ya'all would prefer that.