Ben Centra

Writing out the music for a new song. Some of the lyrics: I play for friends from time to time, But I don’t demand attention. I play for my family, though its Not to earn affection. If you nudge me just enough, I might even go on stage But applause and admiration Are not the things I gauge. Oh, for me, it’s the sound, The feeling of the music all around. I’ll play for you if you want me to, But I’m just as happy, Playing for no one, Playing for me.

New, better mix by Andrew Glaude - https://soundcloud.com/ajgajg1134. Added some harmonies, too.

Bored on a train. Jotted down a drum line I've been working on and rolled with it.

Something a little hopeful given the current state of things. Plus my voice is finally good enough to (mostly) hit the right notes.

A cover of "Caroline, No" from The Beach Boys' 1966 album "Pet Sounds." I could spend days trying to replicate the intricacies of the original arrangement, so I decided to keep it simple. Recorded with GarageBand.

Farewell (Demo) by Ben Centra

School Days (Loudon Wainwright III Cover) by Ben Centra

Cover of "Strangers" by The Kinks from Lola vs. Powerman. Nothing fancy, mostly just practicing vocals. Capo on 3 to get the song in my range.

"Gamelan Bells" is the name of the sound at the beginning of the song. Just drums, guitar, and bass for now. Made with GarageBand.

Looped, layered chords. Bored on a Saturday morning. Made with GarageBand.