Musical Colloborations
Somtimes It Rains Sessions
I've always wanted to produce/record my original material using great musicians in a state of the art recording studio. These sessions are the realization of that aspiration. It was an exhilarating experience. To work with great talent and hear my songs come to life was true magic.
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Recorded October 17 and 24, 2022 at WildSound Recording Studio, 2400 2nd St NE, Minneapolis MN 55418.
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Producer - Bradley Borg
Assistant Producer/Engineer - Steve Kaul
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October 17, 2022 Personnel October 24, 2022 Personnel
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Myra Burnette - Guitar Chris Lomheim - Piano
Matthew Blake - Bass & Saw Graydon Peterson - Bass
Sam Skavnak - Clarinet Reid Kennedy - Drums
Bradley Borg - Vocals Al Asmus - Saxophones
Bradley Borg - Vocals/Guitar
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Somtimes It Rains
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I wrote this song in 1982. It was after my first major break-up and broken heart. It is now memorialized in this song. Al Asmus, alto sax, plays a soulful solo on this song. It really captures the melancholy vibe perfectly. I was in the same band with Al back in 1982. We used to do it as duo during one of our sets. So glad we had the chance to document this after so many years.
Here is the instrumental version
Blurring The Lines
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This song is a cautionary tale of the consequences of blurring the lines between the truth and lies. We all want to believe things that we want to hear. Snake Oil Salesman have understood this and exploited it for generations. Matt Blake added the musical saw to the intro and outro creating an eerie vibe that really embellishes the message of this song.
Here is the instrumental version
Like Being With You
Ever wonder what your dogs would write about you in a song? This is my attempt to explore this idea. My dogs are such a huge part of my life. Truth is, I like being with them as much, if not more, as they like being with me. Miss Myra adds some great guitar lines to this track. And Sam Skavnak's clarinet captures the happiness of all of us together.
Here is the instrumental version
Always Meant To Be
A tribute to my soulmate of 40 years. I am truly blessed to have her in my life. Love you Sonia! Once again, Al Asmus nails the solo on this track. He plays a alto flute for this one. The tone and depth of sound from this instrument is a rare treat.
Here is the instrumental version
Nothing Left To Say
A good old minor blues tribute to my favorite jazz guitarist - Kenny Burrell. Chris Lomheim nails the B3 Solo. By the way it was a bit of reunion for Chris. He was able to play his own B3 on this recording as he left it WildSound for safe keeping a few years earlier. A very happy reunion indeed!
Here is the instrumental version
Hope You Find The Song
I lost a dear friend many years ago. He took his own life after years of struggle with depression and other mental health issues. He was a musical mentor who taught me some of my first chords and licks on the guitar. This song is a goodbye and prayer for him.
Here is the instrumental version