New Electric Record:  "My Not-So-Silent Movie"

"My Not-So-SIlent Movie" is a soundtrack to an imaginary film. This is a story of unintended consequences: good causing evil for good's sake and vice versa. Love, betrayal, death and redemption splashed out with dynamic guitars, soaring melodic vocals, hooks, harmonies, and a rhythm section that will throw you into dance.

The project started simply: I had this sense that I should write a narrative song from the bad guy's perspective, like Pete Townshend's "Behind Blue Eyes". Six tunes spilled out, characters and a story began to develop. Inspiration dried up but still no bad guy song. I bought some screenwriting books and wrote a screenplay to help imagine context of the rest of the songs.

The work is conceptual but not a rock opera or musical. Tracks on My Not-So-Silent Movie introduce characters, describe situations and resolutions without narrating a plot. Each song stands on its own without need to understand the story arc.  

General information

Live: -lovescratch- is a rock power-trio led by me, C S Gleason. The lineup for each show depends on the availability of the musicians. Their names are in the left sidebar under "Cast of Characters". I feel fortunate to know all of these people.

Read the interview by my friend Daniela Ianculovici for more details about -lovescratch- and "My Not-So-Silent Movie".

Free Test Production  Downloads

The following tracks are full versions that were overdubbed on copies of the original recordings to map out ideas. I'm developing the arrangements for final versions and look forward a finished record. "Holdin' On", "Caught Between Red & Black" and "Foster" are my favorites right now. Left-click to listen in your browser (if supported). Right-click to download the files to your machine at your own risk.    
Thank you for listening. if you'd like, send your thoughts to: lovescratch@gmail.com. 

At The Edge (Harmony Map).mp3: Introduction of Protagonist.

Caught Between Red&Black.mp3: She does something bad to save his life.

Foster.mp3: Bonus Track

Holdin' On (harmony map).mp3: Will their love be strong enough?

In Hiding (harmony map).mp3: Escape from the killers...for now.

mother cries for freedom.mp3: True sorrow.

Target (harmony map).mp3: She's a target for the uninvited.

They Meet.mp3:That magic moment.

Antagonist: Bad guy.

Your Tears Ain't Holy Water.mp3: She confesses the bad thing she did to save him...he can't hear her.