Bits & Pieces # 1- Sweet Pad

Bits & Pieces:

Welcome to a new series I'm calling "Bits & Pieces." These are short bursts of audio that I made while looking for the right tone, sound, or instrument.

Captured at Level 3 Mania across Saint Louis, Waikiki, and Boston from 1994 until 2025, these aren't just isolated recordings. Think of them as roadmaps to another destination—a space filled with evolving sounds, ideas, experiments, and the hopeful notion that all the noodling might eventually amount to something truly useful.

With over 31 years in the digital domain (and even longer with analog recordings), recalling the exact original purpose for many of these "bits" can be tough. Some definitely found their way into compositions and songs, while others remain pure sonic relics. But honestly, hearing these long-forgotten stems now is quite a kick for me.

This is my first offering in the series, and I hope to share more soon. I invite you to enjoy them for what they are: raw, unpolished audio scratch pads. As for me, the most fun has always been in playing on the tracks.

Paul