I will be making 'Rarities Part 1' available to purchase very shortly.
To give you a very slight idea of the compilation's scope I have uploaded a track from it entitled 'Ditto'.
There are songs dating back to 2003 in various forms, I didn't think these songs would ever be heard by anyone and some are very raw but I know there are people that would wish to hear them regardless as otherwise they'd disappear forever.
Below is a tracklisting with a brief description of each track's origin.

Dave McPherson - Rarities Part 1

1. Ditto - Recorded in 2007 - This was originally going to be an InMe song (on the 4th album) but it didn't fit in with the musical theme of the rest of the album demo tracks and felt much more like a Dave McPherson song. It got buried for a while until I rediscovered it again a month ago and decided I liked the English-nature metaphors throughout...and of course the salsa tinted guitar solo.

2. Stepping Stones - Recorded in 2006 - This was one of the first songs I wrote for InMe after Greg joined. It totally didn't fit the style of what we were creating at the time and feels much more like a Dave McPherson song in retrospect. I like the imagery of hopping across a flowing river upon stepping stones, it's a nice metaphor for trial and tribulation.

3. Glass White Flag (early demo) - Recorded in 2004 - This is a very layered version of one of my favourite solo songs. There are some slightly alternate lyrics in there and a massive sound scape behind the song for this version. It has a childlike quality to it as I had just properly discovered GarageBand!

4. Mr Goodchild (live at the Purple Turtle) - Recorded in 2008 - This was the first live performance of this very personal song. Many have commented on how much they liked this version so here it is. I really like Ben's improvisation on the lead guitar, it feels very warm and organic.

5. The Grace in her Hope - Recorded in 2004 - This was supposed to be part of 'Crescent Summer Sessions' but I didn't think it fitted at the time. I was listening to a lot of straight up pop music at this time which is clearly evident in this song!

6. Hearts need blood (early demo) - Recorded in 2007 - This was originally being treated as an InMe song but it was very clear it was a Dave McPherson song after a couple listens. It has become easier to make that distinction this last year. It has a different structure to the proper version and is about twice as fast!

7. Sorry lads (live at the Purple Turtle) - Recorded in 2008 - This was an amazing show largely due to such an enthusiastic warm audience. This song has always been a favourite for me to play live because a lot of people seem to connect with the song. The intro sums up the whole tune really!

8. Our Secret - Recorded in 2004 - This is another song that got taken off the 'Crescent Summer Sessions' EP as I felt it was the weakest at the time and it wanted the EP to be short and snappy. In retrospect I really like the melodies and the wide eyed lyrics about love.

9. The distance of a kiss - Recorded in 2004 - This was originally written for a multi-style concept album I was indulging on at the time. Not a lot was going on with the band and I had a lot of time to kill! This was the softest song on the demo and listening back to it instantly reminds me of walking back from the pub drunk in the freezing cold to go and work on this music until the sun rises.

10. Ghost to everyone - Recorded in 2004 - This is the first song I ever recorded on GarageBand when I was in a hotel room somewhere in the UK. It is quite a raw track in that respect but I like the feeling and the self loathing lyrics contained within.

I will put up another track when we make it available to purchase very shortly! In 2009 the second part will be made available. You people deserve frequent uploads!

Christmas is coming people, indulge!

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