Dan Barracuda: Inside A Musician's Mind

This particular riff is more of a song idea. The lyrics aren't really official, this was made over 6 years ago! Are there any other instruments you're hearing here? Where else could this song go, or does it stand alone as it is?

This next original riff was written in 2011. I think it could work as a piece of film music. I'm hearing slight percussion, maybe some djembe and shakers. What could you do with this idea? Let me know your thoughts/suggestions!

The title of this next original guitar riff is inspired by Breaking Bad, my favorite show EVER. This riff is begging for drums, and I'm also hearing some horns too. What do you think of the 2nd section? It's kinda goofy. Goofy? Goofy.

This next original riff is suuuuper old, from 2008. I remember writing it in my college dorm room late at night freshman year. I've always liked the Dorian touch - makes the riff look blue. What do you think about this idea? Not set on the lyrics at all - those were written on the spot, but I do like the general vibe of having these big voices come in. I like the bass riff too! Thoughts? Who wants to collab with me on "Gemini"?

This riff is called "Nox", meaning "night" in Latin. I'm picturing a forest here - with haunting feedback sounds in the background. Definitely needs some acoustic guitar and bass/drums. What do you think of the verse melody? I'm stuck on where it should go. Add something to it!

To celebrate the birthday of the poetic mastermind

This is the first riff featuring my new guitar! I'm so pumped about this Fender guys, it sounds and feels incredible. About the riff - it's got some potential. I think some singing would work really well over this, and some soft percussion. Let's collab!

I wanted to pay tribute to Jeff Buckley with a guitar rendition of his epic scream at the end of "Grace", transcribed to electric guitar. I can't get enough of the insanely intense vibrato he produces at the end of this song. What an ANGEL.

For now, I just have this original acoustic riff repeating itself. It needs some sort of B section to compliment it. I also think some groovy drums will really bring it to life. Maybe some electric guitar soloing over it would be badass, too. What do you wanna do to it???

Ok so this is tied at #1 for me for favorite albums, and this song is a big reason why. It's just a snippet of the song but damn I lovvvvveeeee Paul in this tune.

I'm taking my time for a number of things

That weren't important yesterday

And I still go...