| ..................................................1/7/09 - Just got thru putting the finishing touches on a mix with my friend, percussionist Larry Mahlis(photo to left). Larry and I met yrs ago in college @ Weber Univ. and had jammed together a few times...just enough to find that we meshed pretty good together. But life goes on and so comes changes... and I still live here in Ogden and Larry in Seattle,Wash. So thanks to the internet, Larry and I have collaborated on an original tune written by me, for guitar. He has been kind enough to lay down a Clay Pot track. I have had the track for well over 6 months and because of the difference in recordings or inexperience on my part in mixing, I couldn't get our tracks synched. Being bored here this winter with tons of snow, I finally got back to the mixing and to my surprise and persistence, I finally found it. The song is from my 3rd release 'Too Little Time' and is called 'Two The Sea'. Chk it out on the player here. I also have this song presented to a didge player living in Italy for his add. Chk for that mix as it becomes available. |
Well, it looks I am planning another re-d, I have decided (artists' prerogative) to revisit another of my tunes from the 1st cd., 'The Hale Bop'.
Now this song was totally inspired by the passing of the Hale-Bopp comet back in 1997. I, along with a group of friends, were camped, for 6
nights, in Black Dragon Canyon, San Rafael Swell, So. Utah. Out in the middle of nowhere. No city lights and other than our own fire, no
manmade lights to be seen ... the black desert sky, a backdrop of millions of stars shining brightly and the Hale-Bopp comet. It was inspiring to
say the least. So at that time I wrote this song ... 'The Hale Bop'. I did not record it for the first time until 2002. My good friend and mtn
biking buddy, Mark Hafterson, played the didg on that first recording.
But I was never satisfied with that version. Mark and I have lost contact somewhat (he's into kayaking and doesn't play didg much anymore). I
have always loved this song... so I wanted to come back and do it some justice.
Looks like 'The Hale Bop' will be included on my 4th cd release 'Fore For Four' as a remix. Hopefully to add in a didjeridu part at a later date.
You can listen to the original tune posted in the 'Music' section of my pages...
Now this song was totally inspired by the passing of the Hale-Bopp comet back in 1997. I, along with a group of friends, were camped, for 6
nights, in Black Dragon Canyon, San Rafael Swell, So. Utah. Out in the middle of nowhere. No city lights and other than our own fire, no
manmade lights to be seen ... the black desert sky, a backdrop of millions of stars shining brightly and the Hale-Bopp comet. It was inspiring to
say the least. So at that time I wrote this song ... 'The Hale Bop'. I did not record it for the first time until 2002. My good friend and mtn
biking buddy, Mark Hafterson, played the didg on that first recording.
But I was never satisfied with that version. Mark and I have lost contact somewhat (he's into kayaking and doesn't play didg much anymore). I
have always loved this song... so I wanted to come back and do it some justice.
Looks like 'The Hale Bop' will be included on my 4th cd release 'Fore For Four' as a remix. Hopefully to add in a didjeridu part at a later date.
You can listen to the original tune posted in the 'Music' section of my pages...
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| 'The Hale Bop' to be revisited - 8/6/08 |
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3/15/09: Going strong on the production, writing and recording of the new cd.
Now 10 songs deep...with about 2 - 4 more to go. There are two in the finishing
stages... so the new release is looking like a couple months away. Here is the
newest tune, written by my friend Dan Weldon about the place where he grew
up on the east coast in New York state. Montauk is the tune and this is my
take. Thanks to Daniel for letting me have at it... it's on the player above..
Now 10 songs deep...with about 2 - 4 more to go. There are two in the finishing
stages... so the new release is looking like a couple months away. Here is the
newest tune, written by my friend Dan Weldon about the place where he grew
up on the east coast in New York state. Montauk is the tune and this is my
take. Thanks to Daniel for letting me have at it... it's on the player above..
| R.E.A. & kritmon are proud to announce the release of the 4th cd.... |
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| release date: April 15, 2009 |
| For your musical journey into the realm of alternate tunings and strange rhythms. 12 original tunes with one Dan Weldon cover. |
| April 2009: I now have my tunes listed on SoundClick...just click the pic to the right and away you go!! >>>>>> |
| A while back I got a care pkg from my good friend and picking buddy Richard 'BoJet' Crampton from Maine. Now Bojet had a great affect on the picking that I now do. He taught me quite a bit about odd tunings & opened my hands to 5-finger style. I had to learn with 5 fingers to do what he could with only his little finger and thumb...strange I know but just listen to what he actually does. Amazing is a word that comes to mind. He's the main administrator and teacher at a small private school in a small town in Maine. But he still plays and these are a couple of his great tunes for you to check out. If you are interested in his music ... let us know and we'll put you in touch. NICE!! Thanks Crampton!! Peace ... Kritter |
| Sunset - Crampton |
| Podo - Crampton |
| BoJet the Worm - Crampton |
| This last tune from Richard is why we used to call him 'BoJet'. A really great, but strange tune ... chk it out... |
| Richard 'Bojet' Crampton - a taste of some great finger style pickin... |
| While messing around and doing a little turning in my shop about a month or two ago...I ran across this piece of Box Elder burl that I'd had sitting around for a spell (10 yrs). I got inspired or bored and tied into that burl with a circular saw and sawzall and then the lathe and this piece of music was the outcome. The grain is outstanding and it sounds pretty good too! REA |
| Heads up to those interested... I (REA) am in the process of creating a compilation cd of the first 4 cds that I've released... 1) 'Splorin Acoustically; 2) Epics To Live Bye; 3) Too Little Time; 4) Fore For Four. This will be a complete collection to date, plus three bonus tracks not released. These include: Lessons Learnt - vocals by REA; Lullabye - lead vocals by Rick Shelton, harmonies by REA; Soul Cake - all vocals by REA. This Collective will have 46 songs on it, all in MP3 format (to fit them all), recorded @192 bps. Look for it in my music section for the price of $30 + shipping. Go There |
| These are the cd artwork designs for 'The Total Collection' |
| The Total Collection - REA - 12/23/2009 |
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1/5/2010 - release news:
I am in the process of recording my 5th release. This one
will be called 'Five From the Hive'. I just finished up on
the 6th song, with maaaaaybe 6 more 'til finish. This new
tune has no name...so if you'd like to name that tune...hear
here...then drop me a line with your thoughts as to a title for
that song. TIA for the help. Enjoy and ...
I am in the process of recording my 5th release. This one
will be called 'Five From the Hive'. I just finished up on
the 6th song, with maaaaaybe 6 more 'til finish. This new
tune has no name...so if you'd like to name that tune...hear
here...then drop me a line with your thoughts as to a title for
that song. TIA for the help. Enjoy and ...
| Untitled - REA |
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possible re-issue of these guitars
possible re-issue of these guitars
| Got your curiousity up yet? Looks like fate would have it, I (REA) and my site have the pleasure of being the sole access to this wonderful happening. As stated before, I play T.Haruo guitars exclusively... Click above to find out... |