Bilbozo Blog

Tennessee River - OCR Boys & Bilbozo

This collab is for Bobby & Steve who put their dedication into their great show on Mixposure. Sad to see them go, but they are onto big things and we are all proud. I talked with Bobby (Bubba) about doing this for a while, and we finally got her down. I got the bass, acoustic tack and drums and Bobbys vocals. I dusted off the harmonica, brought out the old country Fender Strat and the pedal steel and the midi-guitar for the fiddle parts for this one. Always fun and challenging doing multiple instruments in a track.

A great Nashville sounding song about growing up on the great Tennessee River. Thanks Bobby & Steve..Nashville gents, we're gonna miss ya'll. Comments always welcome.

http://www2.mixposure.com/Bilbozo/song_focus_31249.php

BILBOZO - CUBAN SUNSET - New Track

This is a latin based instrumental track, laid back with a hint of jazz. I just aquired a Godin "La Petrie" spanish acoustic guitar and was anxious to hear how it sounded compared to my other guitars, so this is the first track I recorded with it. I tried to create a mood so people could visualize the setting. Hopefully it comes across as a vision of some utopian place in paradise. Big kudos for buddy Steve Bone (Slap Johnson) whom I always turn to for mood setting woodwind loops. All other instruments via Roland Midi GR-20 Guitar or loops.

I hope you like it and of course comments always welcome.

http://www2.mixposure.com/Bilbozo/song_focus_30918.php

SUPERGIRL - Featuring Teri Puckett with Bilbozo, Buddrumming and Scott MacLeod

This is a fun collaboration with the amazing talent of vocalist Teri Puckett. Teri has a powerful yet soothing voice that is strong, unique and an aesthetic pleasure to listen to. Generally and usually, we collaborate with people from all over the planet, but this one by chance involved all musical talents from our home city of Nanaimo, BC Canada. "SuperGirl" is performed by:

Teri Puckett - Vocals
Bill (Bilbozo) Smith - Guitars, Keyboards & Arrangement
Buddrumming - Drums and Precussion
Scott MacLeod - Bass

Recorded at Hidden Missions Studio & Buddrumming Studio 2013.Thanks very much for listening. Comments always most welcome.

http://www2.mixposure.com/Bilbozo/song_focus_30311.php

Merry Christmas All !

Merry Christmas everyone. Thank you for another great year of Indie Music ! Looking forward to hearing more hits in 2013!

Bill "Bilbozo" Smith

STILL GOT THE BLUES FOR YOU - TRIBUTE TO GARY MOORE

This was a collab to pay tribute to thew Late Great Gary Moore. I had the opportunity to collab with all of the talented gentlemen on several occasions. As always it's been a true pleasure and honor to work with such great guys. There is a point of great sorow when we lose an artist we all admire. I hope for the memory Gary Moore, we have done some justice in paying tribute to his great music. Comments always welcome

Pete Tebar - vocals
Bill (Bilbozo) Smith - guitars
David C. Deal - keys
Scott (Bassman) Macleod - bass
Bud (Buddrumming) Marcy - drums

Written by Gary Moore - Tribute collaboration produced, engineered and mixed by Bill ( Bilbozo) Smith. Hidden Missions Recording Studio
Drums mix - Buddrummings Studio - Nanaimo BC, CANADA) 2012

http://www2.mixposure.com/Bilbozo/song_focus_29380.php

Bilbozo & Mista Perez - "She's Gone"

I did this song originally as an instrumental back in 2009. Mista Perez liked it and was inspired to put lyrics to it. After reconfiguring the progressions, adding an intro and several different elements, it;s now been transformed to something very different and aesthetic. Michael is a man of true talent. This was our second collab and like always he makes it a true pleasure. We hope you enjoy "She's Gone"

http://www2.mixposure.com/Bilbozo/song_focus_29241.php

HORIZON - NEW BILBOZO TRACK

Another symphonic heavy rock track. I was toying with Symphonic Orchestra, Dimension 4 and Omnisphere. Very realistic orchestra sounds, I just can't get over the qulaity of these programs. I combined it with some heavy guitar to make an epic sountrackesque tune. This one is called Horizon. I have to thank PlanetJazzBass for me to make these kinds of tracks possible. I hope you enjoy my nemesis. Comments of course are always most welcome ! Cheers - your musical friend - Bilbozo

http://www2.mixposure.com/Bilbozo/song_focus_28749.php

Ultimate Gig Rig 2

MODERN WORLD - BILBOZO

This one takes me back to playing heavy rock, with a little darkness with a couple of rays of sunlight...and thats the daily forecast for today heheh. The modern world has changed with technology and is such a busy place. This tune seems to personify it that way, with perhaps the hope that we'll find time to smell the roses and have a fresh outlook for the future. Live your days like it's your last...now is as good as it gets. I hope you like this song. Best heard cranked with a drink in your hand ! Comments are always welcome. Cheers - Bill Smith ( Bilbozo )

http://www2.mixposure.com/Bilbozo/song_focus_28044.php

Davey Jones from the Monkees Dies at 66

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Sad news today as we lost another singer/musician in 2012. Davey Jones from the Monkees passed away from a heart attack.

http://todayentertainment.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/29/10540912-monkees-star-davy-jones-dies-at-66

Hold On - C.M.C. ( Bilbozo )

A track I wrote for the CMC Country Music Contest. This is a song for anyone who is living their life in crisis, or dealing with pain or stress and needs to find strength and courage to change or deal with issues they have and to have faith in overcoming them. I had a rough couple of months and this song was significant to me and helped me heal and stay strong. I played all the instruments and programmed the drums and yes (gulp) this is my vocal debut singing (if you don't count "Pull My Finger Polka" hehe), and the first song I completely produced alone. I hope you enjoy this song and for those who are in a position of crisis or pain, I wish you better days. Comments always welcome. - Cheers and take good care - Bilbozo

http://www2.mixposure.com/Bilbozo/song_focus_27478.php

Angel Looking Through Your Eyes - (Bilbozo) Bill and Bobby Smith

My brother Bob and I played together as guitar players in a number of bands about 20 years ago. After he became a dentist and I got into the printing business we moved away to different places and our band broke up and we joined different groups. Bob was also a very talented luthier and built me the best guitar I ever owned, a PRS-style custom which I play to this day.

This was the first time we actually spent any time in the studio together in about 20 years. Bob wrote this song many years ago but we never had the chance to finish it. It was a real treat for me as it brought back so many memories of practicing in my parents garage with our band. We used to drive my folks crazy, but Pop was real proud of us, mom on the other hand wore airline headgear and tuned us out. The night we finished mixing this song, sadly, my father had a stroke from cancer complications and passed away 4 days later on Jan 6th 2012. He never had the chance to hear this song or see us play together in the studio, but I am sure it would have put a smile on his face. We miss you Dad. This one is for you Pops.

Bobby Smith - Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Drums

Bill (Bilbozo) Smith - Guitar, Synth and Mix-Mastering

http://www2.mixposure.com/Bilbozo/song_focus_27396.php

DUST 2 DUST

This is a collab with fellow friend, musician and keymaster David C. Deal, myself...with the acapella is from Chris Venna which I had found at Acidplanet. We decided to give this one a dark heavy rock or metal overtone but still hold a club groove to keep it moving and interesting. I told David it was an exercise in atmosphere. It basically shows how versatile David is, he virtually can play any genre with impecable success. Not really what people may expect from the two of us, but it definately was a lot of fun as all collabs are with Dr. Deal. Alawys an honor my friend. Cheers and comments are always most welcome.

David C. Deal - Keyboards

Bilbozo - Guitars, Bass, Precussion

Chris Venna - Vocal acapella

http://www2.mixposure.com/Bilbozo/song_focus_26933.php

CAFE IN PERU ( Bilbozo )

It's seems like ages since I have posted a song, almost 3 months. It's great to be at it again as well as collabing with all my good friends. Life threw a few curveballs and I got sidetracked . Music has always been a great escape for me. Not just the therapeutic creativity of excrecising my brain (too much trans-fat up there !), but to dream of being in a peaceful place.

Hence the song "Cafe in Peru." It takes me to a place where things are simple, Where the smells of Peruvian coffee, culture, wonderment and mystery. I have travelled to many places in Mexico, Central America Life there is one of passion, values and romance. I am glad I finished this song today, because if I had any more of it's atmosphere it produced in my dreams, I might never have come back ! Can I buy you a Mountain Roasted Blend? Enjoy. I wish you Love, family, peace and music.

Bill Smith ( Bilbozo )

http://www2.mixposure.com/Bilbozo/song_focus_26106.php

Thank you Everybody for the Birthday Wishes

Thank you everybody for the Birthday Wishes...I was really touched and overwhelmed with happiness. You are all like family to me. And remember....

If drinking takes a day off your life, and good sex adds 2 days onto your life...you could possibly live forever !!!!

Bilbozo

METALSHOP 101 - Bilbozo & Pete Tebar (SPD2)

It's always exciting to get the opportunity to collab with other guitar players. One of them is PeteTebar (SPD2). Pete just blew me away with his picking, aggressive style, killer vibrato. So right away if we were going to collab it would have to be something heavy, intense and dynamic. Arena style rock/metal that boils in your blood like a seringe of caffeine. Pete and I hope you enjoy Metalshop 101 and of course feel free to leave some comments. Pete you killed this one, great work my friend. Get your lighters ready... Love, Peace and music - Bilbozo

http://www2.mixposure.com/Bilbozo/song_focus_24662.php

METALSHOP 101 - Bilbozo & Pete Tebar (SPD2)

http://www2.mixposure.com/Bilbozo/song_focus_24662.php

Rock You - Angela Smith New Mixstream Radio Promo

Angela was digging this song during the Hockey Playoffs. So I convinced her to do another Mixstream Radio with Dad in the studio. A snippet here and there from her old promo and now it's a new updated one. Rock on Angela! She always enjoys any comments. Thanks ! - Bill & Angela Smith

Angela Smith - Vocals
Bilbozo - Guitars & Drums

http://www2.mixposure.com/Bilbozo/song_focus_24597.php

Sabor A Mi - Bill ( Bilbozo ) and Claudia Smith

Meet Mrs. Bilbozo. The first time I have ever had the chance to collaborate with my wife Claudia (Angela's Mama). I thought it was fitting for Mother's day. Her voice was one of the things that swayed me into asking to marrying her. This one is in Spanish, a traditional love song. This is for all who have lost love but still feel their love is always eternal...we hope you enjoy this song. From our family to yours, Happy Mother's Day Weekend ! - Bill and Claudia Smith

http://www2.mixposure.com/Bilbozo/song_focus_24040.php

Bilbozo Guitar Instrumental - Remember me (Recuerdame)

Wow ! It's been a while since I did something since I had bummed up my shoulder last month. I was getting tire of being a one-armed bandit !

Remember Me ( Recuerdame ) is a guitar rock instrumental track that is based on the progression by the latin love song by la Quinto Estacion. I played all the instruments (except drums) love and layed out the music beds and changed the progression and tempo a bit to make it interesting. A real heart-wrenching tune in the key of E Minor Mixolydian and Penatonic. Features, some electric guitar, acoustic flamenco, piano and strings.

I am trying to get back up to speed with playing, picking and bending again without making funny painul faces. This was great therapy to get the arm back into shape. It's not perfect, and I think I still need to practice the sqeaky arm. But I'm SO glad to be back making music again ! Time to get on some collabs too...Woohoo

I hope you all like it and please feel free to leave any comments. Cheers, love, peace and music. - Bilbozo

http://www2.mixposure.com/Bilbozo/song_focus_23623.php

Angela - MetalMaster Promo

Hey Everybody this is Angela Smith (Angel Rock). Joseph asked me to make him a Radio Promo for the MetalMaster Show. My daddy helped me so I could play the instruments. On this track I play guitar, keyboards and vocals on it. My daddy did the rest on his computer. Hear it for the first time on The Metalmaster Show with Joseph Rodriguez this Thursday Night. Don't miss it...it totally kicks butt !

One Armed Bilbozo - Bummer

Well.. It's curtains for me. I took a nasty spill on some ice over the weekend going down my steep driveway and ripped all the ligaments in my shoulder. Doc says I am out of commission with the guitar for at least a month maybe even two. For me that's too long. I just wanted to hear if anyone has any suggestions on how I can keep producing music. I can kind of play keys a bit and run software but the guitar is out of the question. I tried it today and I was screaming in pain.

I just feel pretty empty without my main instrument. But I know it's best not to try and push it, proper healing takes time. Two months seems to come as a shock. Who knows, maybe you may hear me make some Dubstep, Trance or Dance in FL Studio or something like that. LOL.

OR perhaps I can do something like this guys does...incredible ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weGctZyCE7s

I really want to continue so any advice would be awesome. Thanks guys - Bilbozo ( Now known temporarily as "Lefty)

Rest in Peace Gary Moore

I just heard the news about the early passing of one of the biggest guitar influences who ever graced six strings, legend Gary Moore who passed on Feb 6 . The man who played with such soul and heart. I am so crushed to hear he left us so early. Gary was one of the biggest reasons I picked up guitar. Most importantly he showed everyone that a guitar was an extension of your soul, and pulled every note out of his heart. We Still Got the Blues for You.... more than ever now that you are gone. Goodbye Gary and Godspeed. Until we all meet again

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97DM-xFBj48

I could never do Gary justice in any way, but here is my humble and modest tribute to what he all gave us. One of the first songs I tryed to record in 2004. Parisienne Walkways by Gary Moore (R.I.P.)

http://www2.mixposure.com/Bilbozo/song_focus_22611.php

Happy Birthday Angela Smith

From all your friends at Mixposure and your biggest fan. Love Daddy

http://www2.mixposure.com/Angela_Smith/

Get Some - Bilbozo Featuring Ciera Corr

Get Some - Bilbozo Featuring Ciera Corr

A hybrid of cross-over of hip-hop, hard rock & pop. Featuring the vocals of Ciera Corr. This is kind of a fresh approach for me as I usually don't hit some of these genres, but couldn't resist the progression, beat and feel of this one which is seductive, dark and heavy which would go well with guitar. Some real fun chunky axe lines, grinding chords, dual guitar lines and a little shred for interest. Cheers and comments always welcome. Thanks - Bill ( Bilbozo )

http://www2.mixposure.com/Bilbozo/song_focus_22487.php

ANGELA SMITH & BILBOZO - FELIZ NAVIDAD

FELIZ NAVIDAD !
Angela's second song ! It's always fun to spend time with my daughter in the studio...we have a blast recording together. She wanted to get in the festive mood of Christmas and sing Jose Feliciano's "Feliz Navidad" in both Spanish and English. She hopes you really enjoy it and says that comments are always welcome. She blows everyone a kiss and wishes all the Mixposure DJ's and artists a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ! - Bill & Angela Smith

http://www2.mixposure.com/Bilbozo/song_focus_21241.php

ORCHESTRIA - BILBOZO & PLANETJAZZBASS

I had the honor and pleasure to do another song with the "Wonder from Down Under" PlanetJazzBass. I love his fusion based playing and it was begging to play on this orchestrial Fusion Track. This is a Blend of Symphonic, Fusion and Rock. Some experimentation made this one real fun. You get new software VSTi's and you feel like a kid in a candy store! Thanks for listening and comments always welcome. - Bilbozo

http://www2.mixposure.com/Bilbozo/song_focus_21017.php

CRAZY SITUATION - BILBOZO, MISTA PEREZ & TLT50 COLLAB

Time to get FUNKY ! Mista Perez, TLT50 and Bilbozo came up with a collaboration "Tower of Power" Funk-Style tune by the name of "Crazy Situation". Shake that thang vibe, 70's style funk with a cool contemporary twist. The 3 of us had a great time putting this one together. Many thanks to Mistah Perez for the great lyrics and vocals and the keyboard wizardry of Larry T. ( TLT50 ). This was one of the funnest collabs I ever had the pleasure of being part of. Such great talents you both convey, bros & pros. We hope you all enjoy this tune. Comments most welcome, love peace and music ! - Bilbozo

Mista Perez - Lyrics / Vocals / Backing Vocals
TLT50 - Keyboards
Bilbozo - Guitar / Bass / Midi Horns & Drums

Mixed and Mastered at Hammond Bay Studio, Nanaimo BC Canada

http://www2.mixposure.com/Bilbozo/song_focus_20722.php

New Track - Let Me Be the One - Bilbozo / BillyD / Buddrumming / Slap Johnson

Happy weekday everyone ! We have a great little R&B Song with the vocals of BillyD. Smoky and sultry love song I know you will really enjoy. I would like to thank him for his incredible vocal talent and Buddrumming for his awesome drums & precussion. Some really great sax from the great Steve (Slap Johnson) Bone. All other instruments were played by myself, bass, guitars, backup harmonies and keyboards. This is a really special song..great baby making music too heheheh. Comments always welcome. Cheers and peace, love and music. - Bilbozo

http://www2.mixposure.com/Bilbozo/song_focus_20518.php

4 Year Old Angela Collabs with Dad, Bilbozo - Country Sunshine

Hiya Folks ! This is my daughter Angela's Big Music Debut. She's very excited to be rockin' out with dad on her song "Country Sunshine" At 4 years old, I guess she may be the youngest performing artist on Mixposure. I finally managed a collab in between her busy pre-school schedule.

The most bizarre thing I have learned being a dad is that kids absorb everything you do. She sings in key and has great meter...and I almost burst into tears when she nailed the vocal harmonies. I am very proud of my little girl. She says comments welcome and hopes you enjoy her song. - Peace to all, Family, Love & Music - Bilbozo

http://www2.mixposure.com/Bilbozo/song_focus_20226.php

Planet Traxx World Music Show on MixStream Radio

WELCOME TO PLANET TRAXX
World Music Radio feature on Mixposure Radio, covering Latin, Reggae, Afro-Cuban, Reggaeton, Celtic and other cultural international music from all corners of the globe.

Monday - Sunday at 4:00 am EST
Monday to Saturday at 1:00 PM EST
or Premiere Broadcast at 7:30 PM on Thursday Nights preceeding Devodale Friday's Show or listen to the pr-recorded show at www.mixposure.com/planettraxx

If you would like to hear your music played on the show please feel free to drop me a line by Personal Message in this profile, or you can email me at bilbozo1@gmail.com

Chacha Pon (Collaboration with Bilbozo & Joseph Rodriguez)

Another collaboration with fellow guitarist Joseph Rodriguez. The song is based on a dance club beat mixed with lots of precussion. Latin flavors with lots of shared guitar work, horns and strings making this a groove based crossover of rock, latin and funk. Thank you to Joseph, mi hermano, for another honor to play with such a great friend and musician. Gracias compadre. Comments always welcome. Cheers and love, peace & music ! - Bilbozo

http://www.mixposure.com/Bilbozo/song_focus_19950.php

Bilbozo - New Track "Ma Ma My Corona"

This Corona is for you with a wedge of lime too ! The intro hook should sound familar. Latin rock, with hammond b4, acoustic and flamenco style guitar and some Santana style guitar wankin'. Most people know I am half Spanish...suprisingly the other half is Scottish ! So put on your kilt and sombrero. Grab a haggis taco with me and get ready to party. Comments always welcome. Hasta la vista wee laddies ! - El Bilbozo the Braveheart

http://www.mixposure.com/Bilbozo/song_focus_18294.php

Todos a Bailar

This is a celebration of latin music. A Bomba style song with a contemporary groove and feel topped with salsa caliente. Precussive and fun. I would like to thank Corrientes (Ivette Torres) for the outstanding lyrics and vocals and Joseph Rodriguez for lending his talented hands at guitar. My latin sister and brother, I am grateful. We hope you all enjoy this latin track. - Cheers, Bilbozo

Corrientes - Lyric & Vocals
Bilbozo - Guitars, Keys & Bass, Arrangement
Joseph Rodriguez - Guitars

Recorded, mixed and arranged at Bilbozo Studio, Nanaimo, BC Canada, March 2010

http://www.mixposure.com/Bilbozo/song_focus_17558.php

New Bilbozo Tune - Historia De Un Amor

Historia De Un Amor (Story of Love) is an old traditional Spanish Song. I recorded this rendition for my mom who used to play this type of melody to me when I was very young. The progression always stuck in my head as an emotional moving one. I tried using a variety of instruments, electric, acoustic guitars, some keys with horns and some hammond organ to try to capture a jazzy vintage feel to this but with contemporary soloing. I hope you enjoy it. - Bilbozo

http://www.mixposure.com/Bilbozo/song_focus_16197.php

"THE PLENA" - JOSEPH & BILBOZO

http://www.mixposure.com/Bilbozo/song_focus_15286.php

"The Plena" from which this song is named after, is a style and rhythm which belongs completely to Puerto Rico, specifically to the Ponce area. The place where our own Mixposure artist Joseph Rodriguez is from. This was a fun collab and always an honor to play music with Joseph, especially in celebrating latin music. We hope you enjoy this track. Comments are always welcome.

Joseph Rodriguez - Guitars, Bass, Drums, Synth, Vox & Hammond Keys

Bilbozo - Guitars, Brass (Keys)

New Song - BILL & BUD's "PULL MY FINGER POLKA"

http://www.mixposure.com/Bilbozo/song_focus_15038.php

New Bilbozo Song - The Mexican Machine

I wrote this one about the Drug War in Mexico. "Maquina Mejicano" (Mexican Machine) is about the tight grip many cartels have on the drug trade, and the tense, uneasy effect it has had on the people of Mexico. The great Narco War has taken thousands of lives over the past 8 years. Police officers and innocent people who got in the crossfire of their fury have been taken from their families. This song is for those people. Peace and comments always welcome.

http://www.mixposure.com/Bilbozo/song_focus_14432.php

DAVID C. DEAL - www.talenttrove.com STAGE ARTIST OF THE DAY !

Another feather in the cap for David C. Deal ! www.talenttrove.com has chosen the SONGDOC as the CENTER STAGE ARTIST OF THE DAY for SEPT 2nd.

This fellow is a man of noteable talent, and humble modesty & it is good to see that many recognize those terrific qualities that make up the Key-Master we all know & love.

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN DAVID. WE ALL APPLAUD YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS !

- BILBOZO

MEET MIXPOSURE'S YOUNGEST FAN

3 year old Angela....

A real fan of Mixposure and all genres of music. She's always listening to Mix Radio on the headphones when I'm in the studio recording.

A singer and performer, she's always teaching her old man new chords and offering valuable production advice.

We hope to get a collab going soon in between her busy pre-school schedule.

" Are you ready to Rock n' Roll with me Dad? "

Why Yes I am !!!!

Bilbozo wins 3rd Place in Talent Trove / Michael Kelly Guitar Solo Contest

Thank you to all who voted in the Talent Trove/Mike Kelly Guitar Solo Contest. The results are in. I am proud to announce that out of 115 guitarists, I came in 3rd place with 421 votes with my song "Blistered Digits" and only missed second place by less than 10 votes. Again thanks from the bottom of my heart to my Mixposure family who went through the ardous trouble of voting for me.)

It really meant a lot. 3rd place was far more than I had hoped for ! - Rock on my friends - Bilbozo

Bill Smith (HIdden Missions)

Would love to hear from guitar players about their rigs, equipment and recording techniques> I have been a player for 15 years and just got into home recording. I use Acid Pro, Sonar 6, Reason, Sonic Foundry and a Light Snake. As for my Rig I have a Fender Highway One Strat, Pod-XT Live, and use Line 6 Flexetone III Amps and Sure 57's & 58's. A Hand-Made Custom PRS-Style Guitar (MCartyu-style) made by my famous master luthier brother (Thanks Bob, you da best). I use Texas Special and Seymour Duncan Pickups in all my guitars. As for recording I'd like to meet a few people and talk about techniques, tips and tricks of the trade. I have coaberated on a number of tracks as well, so if you are willing to have fun, share some thought and music...I'm the guy that eats that stuff up ! Chers and Thanks !