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Shirley, Schwab and Santa Maria
Shirley, Schwab and Santa Maria
Shirley, Schwab and Santa Maria
2025 is the 50th anniversary of the greatest band I ever played in - we were days away from signing to be produced, published and launched by the great Chick Corea before his partner stepped in - (Ron Moss - asshole!) It is all the recordings of the group that I have (to date) plus "Inverted Forest" *
Featuring myself, Tom Shirley: Drums
Jim Schwab: Bass, *Jerry Keating: Keyboards
Bonus: "The Dream of SSS" a song I wrote for SSS but never recorded with them so I did it as a trio!
A Pop Masterpiece!
Shirley, Schwab and Santa Maria
Shirley, Schwab and Santa Maria
My new 12 String guitar shines on this one! Lyrics include references to Leonardo, Michelangelo, Medusa, finding girlfriends, Paul McCartney's beautiful ballad "I Will" (FAR superior than Harrison's "Something", but it gets overlooked) and fantasies-not realized. Click the album art to watch the video I created for this killer pop composition!
Pencil artwork and Photoshop by Pauly.
Timbercats Remastered
Timbercats Remastered
Timbercats Remastered
My whole 2003 CD plus 9 new tunes in a country vein...all original 12 songs remastered and also new parts added to each song, making them more the way I heard them but could not achieve on a 4 track cassette recorder back then.
The cover photo is up the road from our family farm in Short Tract, NY. Art by Pauly.
Click album art to go to Youtube playlist!
Christmas 2024 Album
Timbercats Remastered
Timbercats Remastered
1) Holly, Mistletoe and Ivy
(I Love Christmas)
2) A Little Kid's Christmas
3) Son of Marley's Ghost
4) 12 Days of Christmas V2
5) Holly, Mistletoe and Ivy (Instrumental Version)
All voices, instruments, recordings, mastering and Artwork by PSM.
#Click album art for Youtube playlist
Son of Mr. Moon (Single)
A brand new re-recording of a song I wrote in 1983 on the way to a gig in deepest darkest Kendall, a suburb of Miami, Horriduh.
The moon was absolutely full, I had a 45 minute drive and we played from 10pm to 4:30 am! 5 nights a week! INSANITY. But there he was, hanging in the sky and all the "cliches" about full moons came to me ... listen to it and you'll hear. On this new version, I took 11 days to record and edit it and it shows ...
I used my new Danelectro 12 string to great effect, which is NOT to say that my 48 year old Les Paul got left out - NO WAY. I actually think this may be the best recording I have ever made, with a new snare drum sample I found ... it came out great! Out now.
NOTE: The instrumental version will be out on the new TIMBERCATS REMASTERED album to be launched 2.19-20.2025.
I used my 1975 Alvarez-Yairi acoustic armed with a brand new L.R. Baggs Anthem pickup, and I played some beautiful melodies!
HANDBIRD / PSM - click ALBUM art for YOUTUBE playliSTS
PSM G+B Sextet Vol. 2
PSM G+B Sextet Vol. 2
PSM G+B Sextet Vol. 2
9 NEW instrumentals plus 3 Remastered updates from the Sextet Vol. 1 release, which was distributed before I had Ozone Advanced Mastering software ... Coming July 2024. Cover Art:
"Under The Influence" (1981) 2H/3H pencil drawing by
Paul Santa Maria
PSM G+B Sextet Vol.3
PSM G+B Sextet Vol. 2
PSM G+B Sextet Vol. 2
4 NEW instrumentals and an additional 8 remastered tunes from PSM Guitar and Bass Sextet Vol. 1
New version of my "Pascual Lives" tune with Larry Coryell!
Cover artwork: detail from my 2H/3H pencil drawing
"Remember Me" (1982).
PSM MAN+MACHINE
PSM G+B Sextet Vol. 2
Sons of the Jet Age # 1
20 Songs on this compilation of material that I added new 2024 guitar tracks to that compliment the original recording.
Released today 7/23/2024.
Some easy listening funk, rock tunes, all kinds o' styles!
My Les Paul and Ensoniq
ASR 10 make a mighty pairing!
Sons of the Jet Age # 1
Sons of the Jet Age # 1
Sons of the Jet Age # 1
11 cool tunes including 2024 recorded versions of
DREAM PEOPLE (REVENGE),
13, PARALLEL UNIVERSE and
my 50's hit songs (shoulda been, any damn way) "I Am A Man"
and a killer "Livin' It Up"...
Brian Setzer should cover it,
but he won't - too cool 4 school.
All Instruments, Voices, Music and Lyrics by Paul Santa Maria
Sons of the Jet Age # 2
Sons of the Jet Age # 1
Sons of the Jet Age # 2
10 more nutty tunes from the Paultergeist!
"Lady Of The Night" is not
to be missed, nor is
"(YOU) Scare Me To Death!"
Out Now!
Click artwork to go to the Youtube playlist.
All Instruments, Voices, Music and Lyrics by Paul Santa Maria
Sons of the Jet Age #3
Sons of the Jet Age # 1
Sons of the Jet Age # 2
10 songs that are remakes, remixes, recreations of songs of mine that were released over 20 years ago and pretty much before the age of songs being able to be traced by codes and companies to pay us properly. Needless to say I'm a WAY BETTER engineer and master-er now than then, so the audio quality is so much better it's inspiring!
LIVE NOW! Click CDArt to listen to playlist.
from 2024 to 2025
PSM G&B Sextet Vol. 1
Beatles, Coryell, Crimson and Me
Need some cash? Me too
The PSM Sextet Vol. 1 has 20 songs that are all instrumental, beautiful guitars and basses all played by me, impersonating a Sextet. 4 Christmas song arrangements of classics that are brand new to anyone.
Need some cash? Me too
Beatles, Coryell, Crimson and Me
Need some cash? Me too
4 versions on the main version 10 sec. 30 sec. 60 sec. 2:00,
each length cut for broadcast considerations. Fun party music for those of you who are not rich enough yet. Click the art for my Youtube channel to subscribe and see hundreds of my original music Vertical Content videos!
Model: Heather in Ohio
Beatles, Coryell, Crimson and Me
Beatles, Coryell, Crimson and Me
Beatles, Coryell, Crimson and Me
New Beatles and King Crimson covers, duets with Larry Coryell and Pauly originals for 2025. Featuring my version of "Starless" (by KC / David Cross)
"In The Court of the Crimson King", "Moonchild",
"I Talk To The Wind" (all Krim) "Concerto de Aranjuez", "Something" and "Mother Nature's Son" (with LC).
2023 RELEASES
INSTRUMENTALS 4
INSTRUMENTALS 4
INSTRUMENTALS 4
20 songs never before released from my catalogue! All original material and performances by Pauly! Christmas tunes - don't miss "The Christmas March"!
And if you're a fan of Tower of Power, check out : "Power Tower Badass Funk"!
"Queen of the Skies" Artwork by Pauly.
INSTRUMENTALS 5
INSTRUMENTALS 4
INSTRUMENTALS 4
21 New releases from my catalogue never before on the services. Artwork by me as usual, plus all compositions, instruments, performances and recordings and mastering.
The art is: "The Queen of the Green Forest"
which started life as an ink drawing.
INSTRUMENTALS 7
"TAPS" - A New version by Pauly
INSTRUMENTALS 6
25 MORE tunes from my extensive archive, newly mastered, reconsidered, reconstructed, etc. Many variations, kid's music, Christmas, Chill stuff too. As always, artwork by Pauly - the Queen Tree...which is also available as a print up to 11x14".
"TAPS" - A New version by Pauly
"TAPS" - A New version by Pauly
"TAPS" - A New version by Pauly
GURL CRAZY REBORN
"TAPS" - A New version by Pauly
"TAPS" - A New version by Pauly
22 songs Remastered / Reconstructed with technology and abilities I did not have when I released the original "Gurl Crazy" cd in 2003. Now with 10 bonus tracks over the original release.
2023 RELEASES Pt.2
My Christmas Best # 1
My Christmas Best # 1
My Christmas Best # 1
12 songs, all instrumental, some short, some long, all very
Christ-massy!
Click the Artwork to hear
"The Little Sleigh Bell Boy", which I had forgotten about for 27 years until 12/03/23!
INSTRUMENTALS 8
My Christmas Best # 1
My Christmas Best # 1
22 Songs. Solo piano, kid's music, fusion-y tunes from 1983 that I added new tracks to and more Earal (I know it's "aural", but it's MY site - hah.)
My Instrumentals are my best sellers overall.
13 Happy Birthdays
My Christmas Best # 1
13 Happy Birthdays
14 songs mostly designed for children, and one Easter Egg tune (14 altogether) all based on my TV themes. Click art for playlist on Youtube.
MY ONLINE Tunes - ALBUMS 1 - Click On any Album Art
80's UNHEARD POP MONSTERS Vol. 1
80's UNHEARD POWER MONSTERS Vol. 1
80's UNHEARD POWER MONSTERS Vol. 1
15 songs from the 1980's when I got my first Tascam 244 - now restored from the master tapes and enhanced with new tracks to complete them.
80's UNHEARD POWER MONSTERS Vol. 1
80's UNHEARD POWER MONSTERS Vol. 1
80's UNHEARD POWER MONSTERS Vol. 1
Unheard Power Monsters Vol. 1 has 10 songs also rescued from oblivion and augmented with new performances to make them complete.
TIME TRAVEL
80's UNHEARD POWER MONSTERS Vol. 1
RUN OFF WITH JESUS
25 Songs, more re-recordings
of older demos and others that never were previously released.
Check out: "A Snake In the Driver's Seat"!
RUN OFF WITH JESUS
BRILLIANT POP TUNES
RUN OFF WITH JESUS
26 songs. ROWJ strummer and full versions and a boat load of other unreleased, restored and brand new material. Click artwork for the Youtube playlist.
BRILLIANT POP TUNES
BRILLIANT POP TUNES
BRILLIANT POP TUNES
25 songs including "Life Is Koo-Koo" with guitar legend Larry Coryell. A proud title for this cd of my best all time songs at the time I released this.
MY ONLINE Tunes - ALBUMS 2 - CLICK ON ANY ALBUM ART
INSTRUMENTALS 1
INSTRUMENTALS 1
INSTRUMENTALS 1
36 instrumentals that turned out to be my best selling CD as of 2023. Charles Chaplin was right - the whole world
doesn't speak English.
INSTRUMENTALS 2
INSTRUMENTALS 1
INSTRUMENTALS 1
45 instrumentals in many different styles by Pauly.
Instrumentals are performed entirely by me and were designed for all sorts.
INSTRUMENTALS 3
INSTRUMENTALS 1
INSTRUMENTALS 3
45 MORE instrumentals.
NOTE: Instrumentals 4, 5, 6 and 7 coming very soon and all new ones I never released before. Mastered in Ozone 10.
SINISTER SCORES
SINISTER SCORES
INSTRUMENTALS 3
46 MORE instrumentals - this time, my stuff from the Dark Side. As with all my cd's - I do the cover art as well along with playing all the parts.
INTELLIPOP ONE
SINISTER SCORES
INTELLIPOP ONE
12 songs on my first release ever. Includes "I Am A Man", commissioned as "the 1950's love ballad hit that was never written...". Ha. I DID IT.
GURL CRAZY 1
SINISTER SCORES
INTELLIPOP ONE
12 songs - my 2nd release; 4 different female vocalists. "When Love's Not Around" was on hold for Whitney Houston for 7 months. See "Girl Crazy Reborn"
MY ONLINE MUSIC - ALBUMS 3 - CLICK ON ANY ALBUM ART
The TIMBERCATS
GUITAR EXPLAINED
GUITAR EXPLAINED
12 Songs on this, my 3rd release of country type crossovers all designed as hit songs - note that 3 songs are mislabeled by the distributor. Will be fixed soon.
GUITAR EXPLAINED
GUITAR EXPLAINED
GUITAR EXPLAINED
29 songs - some released before, but this was a CD Extra, no longer available. Many songs mislabeled by the distributor, not me. Cover Art by Pauly.
27 BEATLES TUNES
GUITAR EXPLAINED
27 BEATLES TUNES
27 fully licensed Beatle songs that took me 11 months to arrange, record and edit using only guitars, bass and light percussion. My tribute band!
INVENTION 1
INSTRUMENTAL MOODS
27 BEATLES TUNES
30 songs that were composed and recorded over a 2 day period in 11/1984 on my 1968 Gibson Johnny Smith guitar - Johnny speaks with tone deluxe!!!
With guitar god Larry Coryell!
INVENTION RMSTRD
INSTRUMENTAL MOODS
INSTRUMENTAL MOODS
46 songs this time, all from Invention 1 plus others from the same sessions that didn't make it on #1. Also featuring Guitar God Larry Coryell on 4 tracks.
INSTRUMENTAL MOODS
INSTRUMENTAL MOODS
INSTRUMENTAL MOODS
30 songs by Pauly with new parts by Michele, a great pianist in her own right. A beautiful collection for keyboard lovers.
MY ONLINE MUSIC - SINGLES PAGE 1 - CLICK ON ANY ALBUM ART
NIGHTMARES
TAKE A BREAK (FROM LOVE)
HAUNTED HOUSE BLUES 2
A spooky Sc-Fi "Girlfriend is a poltergeist" by a Paultergeist!
A re-recording of my 1987 version - Baritone sax parts by Don New (U.S. Airmen of Note)
HAUNTED HOUSE BLUES 2
TAKE A BREAK (FROM LOVE)
HAUNTED HOUSE BLUES 2
Barry Jonah Hirsh (RIP) sings the sh*t out of this blues tune I wrote for him and then he played a Keyboard solo that'll whack you in the head, if you have one.
TAKE A BREAK (FROM LOVE)
TAKE A BREAK (FROM LOVE)
TAKE A BREAK (FROM LOVE)
My customized 1961 Gibson SG Special, reborn as a Stratocaster is the star of this happy breakup country tune, all new except the SG's 1987 guitar parts.
WHO PRAYS FOR GOD
RUN OFF WITH JESUS
TAKE A BREAK (FROM LOVE)
From an Idea by Michele, with her lyrics, her vocals and my music - a thought provoking idea that'll have Christians everywhere pissed off! I love it.
RUN OFF WITH JESUS
RUN OFF WITH JESUS
RUN OFF WITH JESUS
Vocals by Tony Alasha, 7 deaths occur in interesting, horrible ways but they all Run Off With Jesus! Cover pencil art: "Remember Me" by Pauly.
IT's OK
RUN OFF WITH JESUS
RUN OFF WITH JESUS
A COOL country tune, another "You broke my heart but
"It's OK". Rescued from 1980, mastered by keys wizard
Robyn Robbins,
[Bob Seeger's Silver Bullet Band]
MY ONLINE MUSIC - SINGLES 2 - CLICK ON ANY ALBUM ART
LOVE IN THE TIME OF MONSTERS
LOVE IN THE TIME OF MONSTERS
LOVE IN THE TIME OF MONSTERS
A BEAUTIFUL, complex Sextet arrangement, impossible to play for standard guitarists, for these terrible times featuring sicko dictators and bozo politicos.
STARLESS KC
LOVE IN THE TIME OF MONSTERS
LOVE IN THE TIME OF MONSTERS
The KING CRIMSON classic
re-arranged by me to turn it into a more palatable version for everyone. A hit on Spotify! Even the composers loved it!
BECAUSE
LOVE IN THE TIME OF MONSTERS
HIS FUNNY WAYS
The Beatles classic done with
9 guitars, 2 basses; an early SEXTET- style arrangement, note-for-note reproduction with some added Tomita flavor.
HIS FUNNY WAYS
DIRTY LITTLE SECRET
HIS FUNNY WAYS
Goodbye Larry C. and
HIS Funny Ways.
I miss playing together,
but not the shenanigans.
R.I.P Brother.
DIRTY LITTLE SECRET
DIRTY LITTLE SECRET
DIRTY LITTLE SECRET
My best selling song from
"The Timbercats" cd...in fact, it's my best selling song!
2024 Remaster mostly finished and coming soon!
SEXBOMB
DIRTY LITTLE SECRET
DIRTY LITTLE SECRET
My testament to Marylin. Pretty sure I'm the only guy who's talked with her since she passed! 2023 Remaster finished and appears on
Sons Of the Jet Age, Vol. 1
MY ONLINE MUSIC - SINGLES 3 - CLICK ON ANY ALBUM ART
MERRY, MARY, MARRY
SONG of LOTUS SUTRA
MERRY, MARY, MARRY
I wrote this piece, inspired by my own pencil reproduction of The Pieta by on of my heroes, a guy named Michelangelo.
SMOKE IN A BOTTLE
SONG of LOTUS SUTRA
MERRY, MARY, MARRY
A haunting fingerstyle guitar piece, lush and very difficult to play. It's the music I composed as a commission for a pop song that was never released. Again.
SONG of LOTUS SUTRA
SONG of LOTUS SUTRA
STAR SPANGLED BANNER
Nam-Myoho-Renge Kyo
This is the original version.
I am writing a new one!
STAR SPANGLED BANNER
STAR SPANGLED BANNER
STAR SPANGLED BANNER
My touching fingerstyle guitar arrangement of our national anthem. The Intro and Outro copyright Paul Santa Maria.
THINKING OF YOU
STAR SPANGLED BANNER
A HAPPY CAJUN SONG
Another fingerstyle tune. Artwork by Pauly and Photographer Bob Lasky of Miami, Horriduh.
No, it's not A.I., it's a photo by a real guy and Photoshop enhancements by a real guy.
A HAPPY CAJUN SONG
STAR SPANGLED BANNER
A HAPPY CAJUN SONG
The title says it, but for the life of me for once I couldn't figure out the artwork. Thanks to Jason T. for the killer custom made strap, made by a REAL HUMAN WOMAN!!
SAMPLES NOT TO BE MISSED - CLICK ON ANY ALBUM ART
SILENT NIGHT
WHEN LOVE'S NOT AROUND V1
WHEN LOVE'S NOT AROUND V1
From the Sextet Vol. 1 album, this version has gotten much praise and is a great seller/streamer for me.
A beautiful acoustic / electric guitar instrumental.
WHEN LOVE'S NOT AROUND V1
WHEN LOVE'S NOT AROUND V1
WHEN LOVE'S NOT AROUND V1
Designed for Whitney Houston and put on hold for Universal Music for what was to be her new album - and then she died.
The original Version 1 !
I AM A MAN
WHEN LOVE'S NOT AROUND V1
OVER THE RAINBOW
Click the text above to read the special award...remember, this competition had 335 entries and 7 finalists -and my original music was in 5 of the final 7.
OVER THE RAINBOW
DAMNED IF I DON'T, DAMNED IF I DO
OVER THE RAINBOW
Licensed, this version for my friend Sam Trueheart who passed away in 2022 from COVID. Appears on "PSM Sextet Vol. 2" cd. in 2024. Art by Pauly
GEISHA GURL REBORN
DAMNED IF I DON'T, DAMNED IF I DO
DAMNED IF I DON'T, DAMNED IF I DO
The new 2023 complete reconstruction and remaster of my 1997 tune with new parts, new production and mastering!
DAMNED IF I DON'T, DAMNED IF I DO
DAMNED IF I DON'T, DAMNED IF I DO
DAMNED IF I DON'T, DAMNED IF I DO
This song was another record deal that didn't come to pass, but a great song. The title is what attracted the label.
2024 Remaster coming soon!
RUN OFF WITH JESUS BEST - 2 of 2 - Click On Art
MAD SCIENTIST
MAD SCIENTIST
MAD SCIENTIST
The most crazed thing I have EVER written - it's GOD Pissed off at us, his children - ready to wipe our asses out for the shit HE sees.
BE SERIOUS
MAD SCIENTIST
BE SERIOUS
A truly freeform Strato-Jazz song played on my 1961 customized Gibson SG Special...the original version had a 70's laugh box on it and will be on PSM Sextet Vol. 2!
ABOUT THIS CATALOGUE ...
My Contributions to these 667 Songs (01/5/2025)
All artwork, photography, design, recordings, editing, mastering, musical instruments, voices, lyrics and compositions copyright 1975- 2088 Paul Santa Maria unless otherwise noted in the list below. I am adding new stuff all the time so stay alert. NOTE: Click on any album's artwork to be taken to the full cd playlist or single ... also, since I am a visual artist as well, I have updated most of the artwork here on my site, but the music is the same on Youtube or the other platforms.
Other stellar players / singers credits:
Michele Cooney - Lyrics and Voice "Who Prays for God [The Question]
Keyboards: "Fast Girls" 2021, "She's The One"
Larry Coryell - Guitar on Life Is Koo-Koo, Pascual Lives, Solea, Purple Haze, House Burning Down, How Vamplike, Inseparable - R.I.P.
Rose Mendez - Vocals : "Hello", When Love's Not Around", Fell In Love Today", "Carry On", Do U Wanna Danze", "Point Blank", "Responsibility"
Barry Jonah Hirsh - Many 1980's / 90's killer keyboard solos, Lead Voice on "Haunted House Blues" versions 1 and 2 - R.I.P.
Louie Nagy Drums: "Tell The Truth", "Get You In The Night", "Voodoo"
Jeff Richards, Jr. Drums: "Rain", "Lady Madonna", "And Your Bird Can Sing", "Nowhere Man", "It's OK"
John Jenkins - Drums "While My Guitar Gently Weeps", "Serious Love" "She's The One", "Somebody's Following You"
Mark R. Harris - Bass solo on "Fast Girls 2021"
Dean Rickard - Drums: "A Happy Cajun Song", "Fast Girls 2021"
Don New - That Scary Baritone Sax on "Nightmares"
Tracey Coryell - Voice and music/lyrics on "Inseparable" and co-write on "Song Of the Lotus Sutra" Settle Down. Voice on Geisha Girl, Local Hero, ICU2, In The Air Tonight (Phil Collins cover).
Tom Shirley - Drums "On The Surface" (all SSS,) + Laff At It.
Jim Schwab - Bass, "On The Surface" (all SSS).
David Jerge - Voice/Lyrics on "Laff At It" - R.I.P.
Jamie Danger (Slater) - vocals on "November Eyes 2023"
Rick Collins - Drums "Jaded", "A Snake In the Driver's Seat 1",
"I'll Still Love You" (Coming Soon)
For HANDBIRD RECORDS Licensing ...
Except for a few cover tunes and co-writes (about 40 songs total) all songs are wholly owned by Paul Santa Maria and copyrighted and released as proofs. Copyrights will NOT be sold nor transferred, only publishing rights percentages.
As of April 2024, I am now represented by the Harry Fox Agency!
Questions or Updates
Contact me H E R E or at TheGuitarExplained at yahoo.com
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