Making Music with Jake Haws

Ep. 40: 5-10-15-20 (Music That's Inspired Me Over The Years)

March 20, 2017 09:00 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MB

Pitchfork.com does a feature on their website called "5-10-15-20" where an artist talks about what they were listening to and influenced by during different ages in their life starting with age 5, than age 10 and so on. I thought it would be fun to do it myself. For a playlist with all these songs, visit: http://jakehaws.com/ep-40-5-10-15-20-music-thats-inspired-me-over-the-years/

5-10-15-20 (Music That's Inspired Me Over The Years)

March 20, 2017 09:00 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MB

Pitchfork.com does a feature on their website called "5-10-15-20" where an artist talks about what they were listening to and influenced by during different ages in their life starting with age 5, than age 10 and so on. I thought it would be fun to do it myself. For a playlist with all these songs, visit: http://jakehaws.com/ep-40-5-10-15-20-music-thats-inspired-me-over-the-years/

Irish Music for St. Patrick's Day

March 13, 2017 09:00 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MB

With St. Patrick's Day right around the corner, I thought it was a good time to share some Irish style music I've recorded. A little back, I was asked to write some music for a video game. The maker of the game described the different scenes to me and I tried to match the mood the best I could to each of those scenes (without seeing any visuals). The project ended up not happening but at least I got some experience writing music in a different style. In each of these three pieces, I...

Ep. 39: Irish Music for St. Patrick's Day

March 13, 2017 09:00 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MB

With St. Patrick's Day right around the corner, I thought it was a good time to share some Irish style music I've recorded. A little back, I was asked to write some music for a video game. The maker of the game described the different scenes to me and I tried to match the mood the best I could to each of those scenes (without seeing any visuals). The project ended up not happening but at least I got some experience writing music in a different style. In each of these three pieces, I play an ...

Song "What Can I Say" (Influenced by the Sixpence None The Richer)

March 07, 2017 19:46 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MB

Today’s episode is a song from my “50 songs in 50 weeks” series called "What Can I Say". I recorded it in 2012 but it was actually written around 1999 while I was in high school. The lyrics are about expectations and wondering whether you measure up what other people want out of you. It was influenced by the Sixpence None The Richer song "Kiss Me." I probably would have been made fun of by my friends back then if I ever admitted that so it was kind of a guilty pleasure at the time....

Ep. 38: Song "What Can I Say" (Influenced by the Sixpence None The Richer)

March 07, 2017 19:46 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MB

Today’s episode is a song from my “50 songs in 50 weeks” series called "What Can I Say". I recorded it in 2012 but it was actually written around 1999 while I was in high school. The lyrics are about expectations and wondering whether you measure up what other people want out of you. It was influenced by the Sixpence None The Richer song "Kiss Me." I probably would have been made fun of by my friends back then if I ever admitted that so it was kind of a guilty pleasure at the time. I start...

Archie Crisanto and I Make A Western Showdown Song

February 27, 2017 09:00 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MB

This week on the show, I'm excited to have as my first guest, a very good friend of mine, Archie Crisanto. We recently got together and challenged ourselves to write and record a song out of thin air. The topic we drew to base the song on was "having someone mistake you for someone else." In the audio, you'll hear our conversation in writing the song (with the boring parts edited out) followed by the finished, produced song at the end. For the recording, I laid down vocals, acousti...

Ep. 37: Song Challenge with Archie Crisanto "That's The Truth"

February 27, 2017 09:00 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MB

This week on the show, I'm excited to have as my first guest, a very good friend of mine, Archie Crisanto. We recently got together and challenged ourselves to write and record a song out of thin air. The topic we drew to base the song on was "having someone mistake you for someone else." In the audio, you'll hear our conversation in writing the song (with the boring parts edited out) followed by the finished, produced song at the end. For the recording, I laid down vocals, acoustic and ele...

Song "Lullaby Without Words" (Guitar Instrumental)

February 20, 2017 23:30 - 3 minutes - 5.08 MB

Today’s episode is an guitar instrumental. I actually wrote this one way back in high school. Over th years, I've tried to come up with some words for it but I was never satisfied with anything and it felt like the guitar part was melodic enough that it stood on it's own. I didn't have a specific influence in mind this time, other than I wanted to make something that sounded classical. Visit jakehaws.com to download this and other songs.

Ep. 36: New Song "Lullaby Without Words" (Guitar Instrumental)

February 20, 2017 23:30 - 3 minutes - 5.09 MB

Today’s episode is an guitar instrumental. I actually wrote this one way back in high school. Over th years, I've tried to come up with some words for it but I was never satisfied with anything and it felt like the guitar part was melodic enough that it stood on it's own. I didn't have a specific influence in mind this time, other than I wanted to make something that sounded classical. Visit jakehaws.com to download this and other songs.

Song "Across the Sea" (Weezer Cover)

February 13, 2017 16:32 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MB

Today's episode is my cover of Weezer's Across the Sea. In 1996, Weezer released Pinkerton, their follow-up to the successful blue album. They went for a much rawer sound this time including both the sound and performance of the music as well as lyrics that drew from Rivers Cuomo's own heart breaks and frustrations. The album was initially panned but has since gone on over to time to become a cult classic. In Across the Sea, he writes about a fan from Japan who wrote him a letter an...

Ep. 35: Song "Across the Sea" (Weezer Cover)

February 13, 2017 16:32 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MB

Today's episode is my cover of Weezer's Across the Sea. In 1996, Weezer released Pinkerton, their follow-up to the successful blue album. They went for a much rawer sound this time including both the sound and performance of the music as well as lyrics that drew from Rivers Cuomo's own heart breaks and frustrations. The album was initially panned but has since gone on over to time to become a cult classic. In Across the Sea, he writes about a fan from Japan who wrote him a letter and he wish...

Song "Patience" (Influenced by The Black Heart Procession)

February 08, 2017 03:54 - 5 minutes - 7.5 MB

This week's song is influenced by a band called The Black Heart Procession. I first heard them when I was a freshman in college and one of my room mates showed them to me. They have a pretty unique sound where they borrow from folk and blues traditions but with their own dark spaghetti-western spin on it. They incorporate church organ, put heavy reverb on the vocals and guitars and even play the saw on many of their songs. With that influence in mind, I tried to write a song that ...

Ep. 34: Song "Patience" (Influenced by The Black Heart Procession)

February 08, 2017 03:54 - 5 minutes - 7.5 MB

This week's song is influenced by a band called The Black Heart Procession. I first heard them when I was a freshman in college and one of my room mates showed them to me. They have a pretty unique sound where they borrow from folk and blues traditions but with their own dark spaghetti-western spin on it. They incorporate church organ, put heavy reverb on the vocals and guitars and even play the saw on many of their songs. With that influence in mind, I tried to write a song that captured t...

Ep. 33: Song “Eye to Eye” (Influenced by Elvis Costello)

January 30, 2017 12:00 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MB

Today’s episode is a new song of mine called "Eye to Eye." This one is going to be on my album, which will be coming out later this year. It's influenced by Elvis Costello's song "Pump It Up." Visit jakehaws.com for lyrics and more info.

Song “Eye to Eye” (Influenced by Elvis Costello)

January 30, 2017 12:00 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MB

Today’s episode is a new song of mine called "Eye to Eye." This one is going to be on my album, which will be coming out later this year. It's influenced by Elvis Costello's song "Pump It Up." Visit jakehaws.com for lyrics and more info.

Ep. 32: Song "Underwater" (Influenced by Sigur Ros)

January 23, 2017 11:00 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MB

This episode's song is influenced by the Icelandic band, Sigur Ros. Visit jakehaws.com for lyrics and more details.

Song "Underwater" (Influenced by Sigur Ros)

January 23, 2017 11:00 - 9 minutes - 12.5 MB

This episode's song is influenced by the Icelandic band, Sigur Ros. Visit jakehaws.com for lyrics and more details.

Ep. 31: Instrumental "Slumberland" (Music for an Introspective Film Scene)

January 16, 2017 16:34 - 5 minutes - 7.27 MB

For today’s episode, I'm sharing with you a instrumental piano piece I starting writing back when I was about 14. It's actually one of my first pieces of music. Over the years, I've modified it a bit and added parts to make it longer but the main theme has stayed about the same. About a year ago, I decided it would be a good idea to record it in case any film makers wanted to use it for a scene. I kind of imagine it being a used for an introspective sequence like if one of the characters we...

Instrumental "Slumberland" (Music for an Introspective Film Scene)

January 16, 2017 16:34 - 5 minutes - 7.27 MB

For today’s episode, I'm sharing with you a instrumental piano piece I starting writing back when I was about 14. It's actually one of my first pieces of music. Over the years, I've modified it a bit and added parts to make it longer but the main theme has stayed about the same. About a year ago, I decided it would be a good idea to record it in case any film makers wanted to use it for a scene. I kind of imagine it being a used for an introspective sequence like if one of the char...

Song "Have I Loved You" (Influenced by The Beatles)

January 09, 2017 20:06 - 4 minutes - 6.55 MB

This week's song, "Have I Loved You" is influenced by the Beatles. Visit jakehaws.com for lyrics and more info.

Ep. 30: Song "Have I Loved You" (Influenced by The Beatles)

January 09, 2017 20:06 - 4 minutes - 6.55 MB

This week's song, "Have I Loved You" is influenced by the Beatles. Visit jakehaws.com for lyrics and more info.

Listening Party "Revolver: An Acoustic Tribute" by The Fab Folk (Beatles Covers)

January 02, 2017 23:46 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MB

For this episode, I'm doing something a little different. I play is a duo that covers Beatles songs called "The Fab Folk" (along with my friend, Matt Weidauer) and earlier this year, in honor of it's 50th anniversary, we performed the Beatles' album "Revolver" in it's entirety. This lead to the idea of recording a full album of these songs. So now for this listening party, I'm going to play each song and give you some commentary to go with it. Visit jakehaws.com for more info.

Ep. 29: Listening Party "Revolver: An Acoustic Tribute" by The Fab Folk (Beatles Covers)

January 02, 2017 23:46 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MB

For this episode, I'm doing something a little different. I play is a duo that covers Beatles songs called "The Fab Folk" (along with my friend, Matt Weidauer) and earlier this year, in honor of it's 50th anniversary, we performed the Beatles' album "Revolver" in it's entirety. This lead to the idea of recording a full album of these songs. So now for this listening party, I'm going to play each song and give you some commentary to go with it. Visit jakehaws.com for more info.

Ep. 28: Song "I Get By" (Influenced by John Vanderslice)

December 26, 2016 12:00 - 12 minutes - 16.5 MB

For this week's episode, I break apart my song, "I Get By" (Song Exploder style) so you can hear the individual parts and how they came together to make this recording (spoiler alert: there's beatboxing!). This song was influenced by John Vanderslice. Visit jakehaws.com for lyrics and more info.

Song "I Get By" (Influenced by John Vanderslice)

December 26, 2016 12:00 - 12 minutes - 16.5 MB

For this week's episode, I break apart my song, "I Get By" (Song Exploder style) so you can hear the individual parts and how they came together to make this recording (spoiler alert: there's beatboxing!). This song was influenced by John Vanderslice. Visit jakehaws.com for lyrics and more info.

Christmas Music 2016 - Angels We Have Heard On High and Oh Come Oh Come Emmanuel

December 19, 2016 11:00 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MB

A few week’s ago on Episode 24, I shared some of the favorite christmas songs my wife and I have recorded over the years. I promised there were more songs on the way and so now, here they are: folky/bluegrass take on Angels We Have Heard On High and a slow, serious version of Oh Come Oh Come Emmanuel. Visit jakehaws.com for more info.

Ep. 27: More Christmas Songs - Angels We Have Heard On High and Oh Come Oh Come Emmanuel

December 19, 2016 11:00 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MB

A few week’s ago on Episode 24, I shared some of the favorite christmas songs my wife and I have recorded over the years. I promised there were more songs on the way and so now, here they are: folky/bluegrass take on Angels We Have Heard On High and a slow, serious version of Oh Come Oh Come Emmanuel. Visit jakehaws.com for more info.

Favorite Music of 2016 - Top Ten Albums

December 12, 2016 16:05 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MB

Listen to my selections for the best music of 2016, including Radiohead, Chris Staples, The Lumineers, Parker Millsap, Blind Pilot, Wilco, Kishi Bashi, American Football, Childish Gambino, and The Head and the Heart. Visit jakehaws.com for more.

Ep. 26: Favorite Music of 2016 - Top Ten Albums

December 12, 2016 16:05 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MB

Listen to my selections for the best music of 2016, including Radiohead, Chris Staples, The Lumineers, Parker Millsap, Blind Pilot, Wilco, Kishi Bashi, American Football, Childish Gambino, and The Head and the Heart. Visit jakehaws.com for more.

Ep. 25: Song "I Don't Know" (Influenced by Bob Marley)

December 05, 2016 19:35 - 6 minutes - 8.32 MB

This week's song is influenced by Bob Marley. Visit jakehaws.com for more info.

Song "I Don't Know" (Influenced by Bob Marley)

December 05, 2016 19:35 - 6 minutes - 8.32 MB

This week's song is influenced by Bob Marley. Visit jakehaws.com for more info.

Christmas Songs My Family Made Over The Years

November 28, 2016 11:00 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MB

This week's episode is devouted to Christmas songs! My wife and I have a tradition of recording Christmas songs every year and I've picked out a handful of my favorites for your listening pleasure. Visit jakehaws.com to hear more.

Ep. 24: Christmas Songs

November 28, 2016 11:00 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MB

This week's episode is devouted to Christmas songs! My wife and I have a tradition of recording Christmas songs every year and I've picked out a handful of my favorites for your listening pleasure. Visit jakehaws.com to hear more.

Ep. 23: Song "Dad" (Influenced by Drew Danburry)

November 21, 2016 15:30 - 5 minutes - 7.44 MB

This week's song is about being a Dad. It's influenced by Drew Danburry. Visit jakehaws.com for lyrics and more info.

Song "Dad" (Influenced by Drew Danburry)

November 21, 2016 15:30 - 5 minutes - 7.44 MB

This week's song is about being a Dad. It's influenced by Drew Danburry. Visit jakehaws.com for lyrics and more info.

Adding Machines - Live Concert at Velour (6/24/2015)

November 14, 2016 13:04 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MB

For this week's podcast episode, I'm sharing with you a live recording from a show I played over a year ago on June 24, 2015. This is the last show I did with Adding Machines and it took place at at Velour in Provo, Utah. The lineup includes Matt Weidaur, Micah Dahl Anderson, and Andrew Dyer. Visit jakehaws.com for videos of the show.

Ep. 22: Adding Machines - Live Concert at Velour (6/24/2015)

November 14, 2016 13:04 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MB

For this week's podcast episode, I'm sharing with you a live recording from a show I played over a year ago on June 24, 2015. This is the last show I did with Adding Machines and it took place at at Velour in Provo, Utah. The lineup includes Matt Weidaur, Micah Dahl Anderson, and Andrew Dyer. Visit jakehaws.com for videos of the show.

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