Song Book CPR
For years, I've been building a catalog dedicated to the traditions of English, Scottish, Irish, American, and contemporary 'folk' music.
Scores and sheet music are available for all my material.
The "CPR" Process: Here is how these tracks come to life over a couple of days:
1 The Words: I write original lyrics or meticulously assemble them from historical sources.
2 The Melody: I compose the core melody lines on acoustic guitar and translate them into traditional notation.
3 The Arrangement: I harmonize the melody for a full folk ensemble—voices, fiddle, whistle, harp, accordion, and guitar—crafting a master score.
4 The Breath of Life: I sing and record the initial vocal tracks over the score using GarageBand.
5 The Studio Polish: Finally, I use advanced AI tools to convert this deeply personal acoustic blueprint into the full, rich studio performances you hear on the channel.
View my other YouTube Channel: Earthbound - a collision of science and poetry