We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

IF I COULD DRESS LIKE CLIVE OWEN (MUSIC FOR FILMS NOT YET MADE)

by Johnny J Blair "Singer at Large"

supported by
jgirio
jgirio thumbnail
grandeped
grandeped thumbnail
Jennifer Anne Dawson
Jennifer Anne Dawson thumbnail
Cris Zeri
Cris Zeri thumbnail
JANICE FLANAGAN
JANICE FLANAGAN thumbnail
Tod Booth
Tod Booth thumbnail
/
1.
If I Could Dress Like Clive Owen 03:39
lyrics
buy track
(copyright 2011 Word2Soul Music BMI) (Chorus): If I could dress like Clive Owen I'd always look like I know what I'm doing If I could dress like Clive Owen People would think I always know where I'm going See him there on a magazine See his face on the silver screen If he looks dour, moving in stealth He's wearing clothes like it's good for your health Romance comes, romance goes But that shouldn't stop you from wearing good clothes I'll tell you straight, ain't no scam It's the truth that clothes make the man (Chorus): If I could dress like Clive Owen I'd always look like I know what I'm doing If I could dress like Clive Owen People would think I always know where I'm going You tell a story by the way you dress Don't leave home lookin' like a mess No bad thing being a fashion plate Tailored pants, cuffs so straight Shirt is pressed, day and night If you're workin' out man that's allright Leather shoes, made to last For walkin' tall and thinkin' fast (Chorus): If I could dress like Clive Owen I'd always look like I know what I'm doing If I could dress like Clive Owen People would think I always know where I'm going
2.
Spying, Surfing, Dancing 03:41
info
buy track
3.
It's in Your Hands (single edit) 03:52
info
buy track
4.
Big Town Winding Down (instrumental) 03:31
info
buy track
5.
Kept On Walkin' (CVS dub mix 2013) 04:19 video
info
buy track
6.
Victor Valverde & Johnny J. Blair - Winterlude 01:49
info
buy track
7.
Johnny J. Blair w/Bil Bryant & Davy Jones - Exotic Animals & Beaches 02:52
info
buy track
8.
Johnny J Blair w/Davy Jones (Monkees) - Love, Love Alone 03:31
info
buy track
9.
Johnny J. Blair w/John Bechdel (Killing Joke) & Davy Jones (Monkees) - A Little Industrial Nachtmusik 03:23 video
info
buy track
10.
If I Could Dress Like Clive Owen (remix single edit) 03:19
info
buy track
11.
It's In Your Hands + Variations on Satie 06:39 video
info
buy track
12.
Spying in Barcelona (complete unedited improvisation) 20:20
info
buy track

about

Movie soundtracks have a language of their own. The composers and musicians supply a specific allure to support the atmospherics of the script and the photography.

The genre known as “spy movie music” implies intrigue, secrets, living on the edge, cheeky humor, fighting against wickedness in high places, and saving the world from terrible fates. Whether it’s James Bond or old school film noir, you can expect a certain template of chords and orchestrations, whether it’s the ironic zither of THE THIRD MAN, the Anglofied harpsichord bumpers in THE AVENGERS TV show, or the stacatto cello in the BOURNE movies. The genre known as “spy movie music” is often dark but scintillating, exotic but not esoteric, detached but connective on some level to the character, even if you’ve never been “a spy.”

Much of the material has been previously released, but I now present different mixes and edits as well as expansions on the I LIKE THE STREET album of 2011—notably the unedited 20 minute improvisation that was pared down for the (surprisingly popular) segue track “Spying in Barcelona.” Every other song is instrumental so it flows like some of my favorite soundtracks (or one of those old Eno records, take your pick).

Over the years I’ve drawn from the “spy movie music” template, with cross-overs into “surf guitar music,” classical, jazz, psychedelia, techno, and rock music of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. This collection certifies my interests in these sounds. Thanks for listening—and watch your back.

credits

released July 2, 2013

Musicians:

JJB: bass, drums, drum programs, guitars, keyboards, percussion, violins, and all lead & harmony vocals except:

Bret Alexander: lead guitar (1, 10)
John Bechdel: synthesizer and remixing (9)
Cassie Blair: harmony vocals (8)
Bil Bryant: drums (7)
Richard Devletian: bass (12) and guitar (4, 12)
Carmen Estevez: percussion (12)
Felix String Quartet: strings (7)
Frank Hakava: bass and guitar (7)
Davy Jones: guitar (9), narration (7, 8), and samples (9)
Keith C. Kavanaugh: drums (5)
Margot Mazzolla: harmony vocals (8)
Erik Nielsen: chit-chat (8)
Bridge Purifoy: harmony vocals (8)
Rusty Richards: drum program (9)
Dan Rielly: bass, drum programs, guitar, and electric piano (8)
Ron Simasek: drums (1, 10)
Felipe Torres: percussion (4, 12)
Victor Valverde: composition, guitar, & keyboards (6)
Chris von Sneidern: remixing (5) & remastering (6)

Produced by Johnny J Blair with Bret Alexander, John Bechdel, Davy Jones, & Chris von Sneidern.

This collection released July 2013 and created via Tape Vault Studios in San Francisco. Some selections previously released with different mixes and edits and were recorded in Pennsylvania, New York City, Stockholm, Moscow (Russia), Kentucky, and California.

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Johnny J Blair "Singer at Large" image

Johnny J Blair "Singer at Large" San Francisco, California

"Johnny is a virtuoso"--Brian Wilson
"Pop music with a conscience.”--Goldmine
“the Harry Houdini of rock and roll.”-- Spotlight. Listen to Johnny's fast-paced mix of old school soul, psychedelia, punk/new wave, & classic pop/rock. Singer-songwriter in his own right, he was also a sideman for Davy Jones and The Monkees + performed with David Cassidy, Al Stewart, Buddy & Julie Miller, & others. ... more

contact / help

Contact Johnny J Blair "Singer at Large"

Streaming and
Download help

Shipping and returns

Report this album or account

Johnny J Blair "Singer at Large" recommends:

If you like Johnny J Blair "Singer at Large", you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Fabiana Palladino stops by to talk about her mesmeric debut LP.
listen now