My 74 year old Dad and his music

SexyGreyFox · 2 Dec 2007 at 17:19

Since my dad retired 9 years ago all he does is spend his time recording songs.
He bought loads of gear and built himself a home studio and up to yet he's made at least 40 cd's worth of music that he gives out to friends.
He's become quite expert with programs like Soundforge, Photoshop and Coreldraw because he also does his own cd covers.
The one problem he has is not listening to songs properly and doing his own versions but sometimes they come out really well.
Most of you will think this cover is awful but just bear in mind when listening to this track that he's 74 and plays all his own instruments.
He also plays keyboards and harmonica which aren't on this track.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/ann.poole/dennyscom.mp3

Begbie · 2 Dec 2007 at 17:25

Did he sing that too?

Pretty good, don't like the song though.

SexyGreyFox · 2 Dec 2007 at 17:27

Begbie said:
Did he sing that too?

Pretty good, don't like the song though.

He does everything.

You did recognise his version of the famous song?

Schofield · 2 Dec 2007 at 17:30

sweet child o mine GnR!!! hes good, voice made me lol at 2:35

Kobrakai · 2 Dec 2007 at 17:31

Wow that sounds really professional. Like something you would hear on the radio. :eek:

Converge · 2 Dec 2007 at 17:40

I was impressed with it, very good even when you don't take his age into consideration in my opinion.

Vocal's are a bit quiet sometimes, or maybe that was just me :confused:

SexyGreyFox · 2 Dec 2007 at 17:40

Schofield said:
voice made me lol at 2:35

Up until he was 50 (my age) he had a fantastic voice.
It was really powerful and I've seen people cry when he did ballads etc.
I think he's scared to open his voice up properly because he has neighbours either side so he's learned to sing in a softer voice.

G|mp · 2 Dec 2007 at 17:41

Does he wear a G|mp mask whilst playing though?

Cracking for an old 'un

SexyGreyFox · 2 Dec 2007 at 17:46

Heres another - http://homepage.ntlworld.com/ann.poole/dennyrtn.mp3

Hellsmk2 · 2 Dec 2007 at 17:51

Damn - I'm really impressed. You have an exceptionally cool dad!

His vocals are excellent - I just can't picture a 74 year old man behind them!

Cheers for sharing dude.

randal · 2 Dec 2007 at 18:01

Schofield said:
sweet child o mine GnR!!! hes good, voice made me lol at 2:35

Kinda like Weird Al!

All in all though, I'm very impressed. One because I've never heard a 74 year old have an interest in Guns and Roses - let alone to cover it, two because of his proficiency with apps to knock out that recording. Three, because it's a really good inventive cover.

G|mp · 2 Dec 2007 at 18:11

Well does he...............?

I can send him one if need be

fornowagain · 2 Dec 2007 at 18:12

dmpoole said:
Heres another - http://homepage.ntlworld.com/ann.poole/dennyrtn.mp3

Got any more? Congratulate him for me, nice work.

Sweetloaf · 2 Dec 2007 at 18:23

Forget the fact that he's 74...he's ace for any age.

Does he look like Jerry Garcia by any chance? He reminds me a lot of The Grateful Dead for some reason.

SexyGreyFox · 2 Dec 2007 at 18:29

G|mp said:
Well does he...............?
I can send him one if need be

Put it this way, if you knock on the door and he invites you in DON'T ENTER.

Sweetloaf said:
Does he look like Jerry Garcia by any chance? He reminds me a lot of The Grateful Dead for some reason.

Not one little bit.

G|mp · 2 Dec 2007 at 18:33

dmpoole said:
Put it this way, if you knock on the door and he invites you in DON'T ENTER.

LoL, does he want a G|mp pet?

James07 · 2 Dec 2007 at 18:36

Kind of thing you hear in films.

Hes pretty good.

SexyGreyFox · 6 Dec 2007 at 21:07

Heres another one he's just sent me.
Listen to those harmonies for a 74 year old.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/ann.poole/dennymb.mp3

georges · 6 Dec 2007 at 21:54

Really cool interpretation. Seems much younger than the number would suggest inside. Must be a lot of fun, so good on him!

Tom0 · 6 Dec 2007 at 23:17

What awesome talent! Thank you for sharing