Tag Archives: Isaac Dust

Little one hang in there

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Bob

There are songs that I come to again and again, that I never tire of, that I turn to when I need to tune up and tune in. Many of these songs were written by my friend Brian Hall, including … Continue reading →

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On the run

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Bob

Gonna pack up all my things I’m on the run again come the morning Gonna cover up my tracks I’m never looking back come the morning. Why do I run? Why do I run? Why do I run when I’ve … Continue reading →

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Change

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Bob

A life filled with days of constant struggle, desperately trying to catch a creative wave and ride it home. I haven’t made it yet, but then again, I haven’t drowned yet either… Change by Isaac Dust Change Another tap has … Continue reading →

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Unwinding

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Bob

I do a very idiosyncratic meditation practice of sorts that has evolved over many years — a little song and dance I call “unwinding.” Basically, I just lie on the floor, on my back, and do nothing. I inhibit any … Continue reading →

Posted in Dustbin, Musical, Personal | Tagged Carrboro, Crying, Isaac Dust, Roy Orbison, Unwinding | 3 Comments

Breakthrough (Take two)

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Bob

I tried a little something different with this tune, i.e. laying down some bass, electric guitar and drum tracks first, then doing the acoustic guitar and vocals live over those pre-existing tracks. The synching of the video and audio is … Continue reading →

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11 Things

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Bob

Reverb 10 Prompt (from Sam Davidson): What are 11 things your life doesn’t need in 2011? How will you go about eliminating them? How will getting rid of these 11 things change your life? Okay party people, I won’t try … Continue reading →

Posted in Dustbin, Reverb 10 | Tagged 11 Things, bad bone, don't lose your head, Glen Hansard, half-life, Isaac Dust, Reverb 10, Sam Davidson, The Frames | 12 Comments

Drive all night

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Bob

I’m still in my Glen Hansard phase, spending way too much time watching/listening to every bit of him I can find on YouTube. A few weeks ago I saw this video of Hansard, Markéta Irglová, and Colm Mac Con Iomaire … Continue reading →

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Weary hearts

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Bob

A song that descended from the Great Unknown on January 2, 2008, while I was living in Mexico. I finally got around to singing it: Go Beth, go catch your breath Just slow things down a little bit One day … Continue reading →

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Red Chord

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Bob

A sleepy version of a song by Glen Hansard of The Swell Season and The Frames. I just discovered Hansard a couple of weeks ago and since then I can’t stop listening to the guy’s music. I’m just blown away … Continue reading →

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Broken shoulder blues

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Bob

I went out to have a beer with Eric on Friday night and we spent some time reminiscing about our years together in My Dear Ella and Minor Stars. I was jogging home the two blocks from the Orange County … Continue reading →

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