Critique of first track "Bleecker Street '66" / "Bill Dyckns - Best To Offer"
Bill Dyckns
Easy Listening, Jazz
A more jazz-complex blues tune I don't think I've heard in a long time. But when the threads are unraveled, and the combinations are allowed to just wash over and seep in, the groove is sublime. — CraigH
"ABANDONED BLUES" RELEASED TODAY, 11.15.07 ! A progressive journey in musical story telling fashion in the style reminicent of Dr John, Bruce Hornsby, Sir Elton John and Marc Cohn. AVAILABLE AT PayPlay.FM.
Elvis Presley, Little Richard, Rick Nelson, Everly Brothers, Bob Dylan, Rightous Brothers, Donovan, Little Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, Mick Jagger, Otis Redding, Jerry Lee Lewis, Lenoard Cohen, Dr. John, Joe Cocker, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Elton John, All Dixieland folks, All Blues Folks especially Sonny (Boy) Williamson and Most Every Comedian for keeping me in perspective!
NOT MUCH AS TO MUSIC AS TO WHAT GOES INTO MUSIC:
AN INSIGHT INTO BILL DYCKNS' MUSIC YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD. "Night Screams". Music as intimate as one gets.
"Abandoned Blues" sounds like Dr John, Bruce Hornsby, Elton John and Marc Cohn (no vocals though) all sitting in together and laying out a story line in music.
Dyckns Has Seen It All Twice Headline BIO - BILL DYCKNS Narrative BILL DYCKNS has been singing & writing since 1964. DYCKNS wrote a highly acclaimed song of the events of November 22nd, 1963 he titled "Man In Texas" as a high schooler. He was a visible & vibrant supporter of the civil rights movement,performing, along with his own works, the "folk/rock' & gospel songs of the day throughout the local area. After graduation, before college, DYCKNS arrived in New York City's Greenwich Village where he made an effort for larger recognition playing the "Bitter End" & local "basket" clubs in the Bleecker Street area. Attaining great experience DYCKNS headed for college.He formed "The Wakefields & played the the midwest. Leaving college early DYCKNS headed back to New York City, enlisting in the army soon after. Being drafted was not on his agenda. Though DYCKNS did serve 1 year in Viet Nam as a combat photographer & was decorated for his service with the ACM, on his return to the States, as he said, it was a world changed. DYCKNS purchased a new guitar in 1980 but could never grasp the gift he had buried deep within after his return from the war. His First "DEMO" CD "STILL AROUND" features "THE BALLAD OF SUSETTE KELO" which has gained praise. Attorney's for the case are promoting the CD, showing the populist issue it is. Dyckns remains a songwriter of the injustices' to society but also writes songs with amazing wordsmithing & catchy melodies. DYCKNS was stunned by the inspiration relit in him but is enjoying every second of the magic. Band Members/Instrumentation BILL DYCKNS - Vocalist, Guitar-Lead BILLDYCKNS - Keyboards-Pianist, Drums-Percussion JEFF KNOETTNER - Keyboards-Pianist, Bass Discography TERRI'S SONG - Single, 1998 THE FINEST CRAFT FEATURING THE BALLAD OF SUSETTE KELO - EP, 2005 BILL DYCKNS - STILL AROUND - THE BALLAD OF USETTE KELO - EP, 2005 BILL DYCKNS BURNING COVERS - LP, 2005 ABSOLUTELY NOT YOU - Single, 2005 IN ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION - Single, 2005, "Abandoned Blues" LP 2007 - "Bill Dyckns- Best To Offer" LP 2007, "Ambiance Before I Go" LP 2009, One (1) Track "Didn't I Just Say That Pt. II" Selected For Inclusion On Moiko Records Benefit CD "Showcase" To Benefit Research For Multiple Sclerosis LP May 2009
hello Bill, I looked in magazine, Ads, books and made my own constructions for the acryl painting pictures. Since this time I have open my eyes for diffrent things. Sincerely Peter that'was a fogal stocking advert. The company print this picture in the house magazine years ago.
thank you so much for your compliments. I painted my last picture 15 years ago. One is in the corner and it is waiting for more colors. It's a sax-player from the R&R time. Perhaps I will start again with my painting work. Thank you so much for all your words. Yesterday I finished my diploma work in the fashion designer school. Now I feel me so free!!!! Hope you have a good time too. Today it was very hot outside. But it's summer. Sincerely Peter
hello Bill, how are you??? I hope you are ok. I lost my job as technical designer last week. It's difficult to find a new job but perhaps it will be a chance to do something new. I wish you a good time. Sincerely Peter
Hello from the amazing windy plains just outside Calgary , Alberta(weather subject to change on the 1/2 hour with out notification) Wonderful music in your space.Many discoveries made at your space, very nice indeed to be m8s.Cheers ! (mO:) moreno
In a act of Kindness endorphin levels are elevated in the Giver, the Receiver and the Observer, how nice is that.
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Ciao baby!!!!!!It's been so long.....I'll see ya tomorrow evening at the
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