Quintessence - The Dodechedron (Music of the Spheres)

by Mike O'Rourke

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1.	Keepin' The Summer Alive 02:10	info	buy track
2.	Thru My Window 03:23	info	buy track
3.	Baby It Will Be Okay 03:02	info	buy track
4.	Dancing Girl 03:00	info	buy track
5.	VIBRATE 02:59	info	buy track
6.	Sweaty Betty 02:02	info	buy track
7.	Weekend 02:06	info	buy track
8.	Mary Ann 02:26	info	buy track
9.	Day By Day 01:56	info	buy track
10.	Paralyzed 03:16	info	buy track

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Greetings Mike O'Rourke here,

Sometime ago I responded to inquiries about my songs "Weekend" and "Mary Ann" clarifying the mystery of their orgin.

Due to the Covid, with time on our hands, my son Matt, and I dug out all of the old 7 inch reels of my quest to understand the great songs of the Beach Boys. This album, and the songs that we have since uncovered, represent my expierments.

Some of you may remember, Jeffrey Foskett aquiried my label name "New Surf", and other songs of mine.

I sent a cassette tape to Carl with my versions of Beach Boys' songs when they were at Caesars' Palace in 1988. Jeff must have heard these songs, as he was curious enough to come see me perform at the old Showboat Hotel & Casino. This is where Jeff and I became acquainted.

I've had several inquiries to hear what were described as "The Pre-Jeff Versions" with my original performance and mix. Here are some of them, more to come!

These versions are from the original tape I recorded in the 80's and went straight from my Teac A2340 to ProTools with no effects or new technology jazz applied.

To read a more complete summary of the story check out : smileysmile.net/board/index.php/topic,27573.0.html

Some Pictures You Might Enjoy:
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released February 8, 2021

All Music, Vocals and Production performed by Mike O'Rourke, except for Dr. Allan Padderud's Sax on the track "Thru My Window" which I did have to tune for him. R.I.P.

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Mike O'Rourke Las Vegas, Nevada

Musician of the 60's. All the Favorite records that we grew up with was my classroom. That's me with my 1966 Jazzmaster, great guitar until I threw it off stage imitating Pete Townshend at a local dance.

Was in several bands into the late 60's, two, with keyboardist Gary Griffin, yes Gary Griffin. ... more

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