ORIGINAL MUSIC
Welcome to the Lovely, Lo-Fi Musical World of Babbitt. The tracks here are fairly diverse: different genres and arrangements... which is a point of pride. I've tried to be loose and precise, to be ragged but refined; I've tried to innovate and be a skilled musical craftsman; I've tried to take my Bowie classes and my Miles classes and my Jeff Beck and Jimi classes, you know... In almost all cases, I have no producer or engineer or anyone else really, making it very difficult to progress these Pro-Tools pieces beyond the LoFi DEMO stage - so please forgive the comparatively sub-standard audio if you can. My mixes are getting better and better, but you don't know how truly skilled these engineering wizards are until you've tried it your own damn self. But I enjoy the process so much - ever since my first TASCAM 4-track cassette recorder in, say, 1983... So cool, so cool. I'm happy to say, however, that at some point along the way I stopped being an imitator... and embraced the crazy rough diamond that is my racing musical heart.
All instruments played and programmed, all arrangements mixes and words, all vocals, horns and strings - by TB, except: ** Drums & mixing by Sam Kapala; *** Backing vocals by the great Lisa Redfern.
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THE REVIEWS ARE IN...
ON "The sun goes down alone"
Strongly performed and deftly written, Tom Babbitt's "The Sun Goes Down Alone" is an engaging blend of intricate acoustic guitar work, emotive vocals, driving rhythms, and subtle atmospheric synths elements, providing listeners with a thought-provoking and melody-rich listening experience that effectively combines alternative, folk, and driving acoustic rock styles together to create an undeniably distinct sound. Its poignant lyrics resonate deeply, offering a melancholic yet beautiful reflection on life's impermanence and the enduring hope for connection and meaning. - Andre Avanessian for Radio Airplay
ON "passerby"
Having reviewed and enjoyed Tom Babbitt's deftly crafted "The Sun Goes Down Alone", I looked forward to delving into "Passerby" to see how it stacked up, and I was pleasantly surprised to hear that whilst the track retains Tom's distinct style and unique creative approach, this particular offering edges into a more experimental and enigmatic realm. Effectively utilizing expansive inter-weaving textures, Tom's deeply melodic and immersive ambient guitar style, whimsical pizzicato string elements, and a somewhat off-kilter sense of character, "Passerby" manages to feel particularly grand in scope despite its short runtime. There's an undeniable dreamlike quality to the track that is underpinned by some darker, more grounded thematic undercurrents. These lyrics paint a stark, haunting picture of emotional and spiritual confinement, punctuated by moments of futile hope and ultimately characterized by a profound sense of resignation and detachment. It makes for a thought-provoking and irrefutably poignant listening experience, one that's sure to hit home for many a listener. - Andre Avanessian for Radio Airplay