Reward Music

When I am in the mountains, I am very careful to hang my food high and keep a clean camp.  Although I’ve never had a bear in my camp (that I know of), I’ve seen my share of them.  The animal that most frightens me, however,...

Explore a transformative journey with this extended 8-hour sleep meditation session. Designed to foster a sense of deep relaxation and tranquility, this meditation gently guides you towards a restful slumber. The soothing...

Soon after my first two dogs died of old age, my father died.  A thoughtful theologian, I doubt if he believed in a heaven, but somehow the title seemed ok....   I remastered this piece I wrote way back in 1994.  This used a...

All the sounds you hear are from a tiny cymbal I have.  For a description of how I wrote these pieces, please click here....

All the sounds you hear are from recordings I made from my farm.  To see how I did that, plus see some fantastic pictures of my dear animals, click here....

Experience a profound journey into relaxation with this soothing sleep music compilation. Immerse yourself in a harmonious blend of gentle sounds designed to promote deep rest and tranquility. Whether you're seeking to...

Steven Volpp wanted to do something special with one of my songs and the song he picked was Light Speed from the record Somebody. Not only did he create a remix but Steven also provided the thunderous drums throughout the...

I was reading an article about Arnold Lobel and his Toad and Frog books from The New Yorker by Colin Stokes when, strangely at the same time, my friend Mark sent me some sounds of frogs he had heard on a walk in his Iowa...

These three little pieces were written back in 1990 on my Ensoniq sampling keyboard with it's tiny 3 x 6 cm screen for the onboard recording sequencer.  (In other words--this was before my computer, Cubase, sound effect...

My sister, pictured here with rhubarb from her garden, tapped out a couple sounds on those rhubarb flower stalks for me.  All the sounds you hear in "The Rhubarb Run" are from that initial tapping (which you can hear in the...

"Don’t let the signature bow tie and Buddy Holly glasses fool you.... under this Clark Kent-like exterior lies a rock n roll heart! In a world full of show-off, technique for technique sake solo bass records, it’s refreshing...

 TIKI Man and I just wanted to show everyone in Maui that we are thinking of them. Sometimes the only gift I can give is the gift of music. This song is dedicated to everyone whose lives have been changed by the devastating...

A collection of darker, more contemplative tunes, involving effects and a looping pedal. credits Released February 14, 2020 Recorded live at Overneath Creative, in Kalamazoo, MI...

Small Bites is a collection of little experimental bits which I'm hoarding for use in longer pieces.   For my notes on how and why I wrote this strange little Pretzel Focaccia, click here....

Heavy Rock Instrumental. Originally written by Bob Hopkins and John Johnsen for FiZz.  This arraingement performed by Steve Thornbrugh, Aaron Thornbrugh and Bob Hopkins.   Engineered by Bob Hopkins and mixed my Adam Rossi (AR...

Taking solo bass into the realm of soundscapes and South Indian music, the combination of Jonathan Moody and Jen Tonon fuses a wide variety of genres and cultures together for an inventive EP. credits Released April 3,...

Beckett a 6 year old Heart Transplant Survivor and his Father wrote and recorded over 60 songs during their quarantine of 2020. This "A Bowl Full Of Earworms" is the first of 2 albums showcasing all this material. The second...

408 Funk in the trunk!...

This jam track was provided by JHS Pedals for anyone interested in creating their own music or image. This is what I created with it. Free download to all members. To become a member, simply sign up and enjoy the benefits...

All the sounds you hear are from recordings I made of varioius toy cymbals and bells, with just the attacks in most cases.  Thinking my pieces were beginning to sound all the same, I decided to do a piece of just rhythms.  I...

Solo album featuring the electric bass in an unaccompanied format. credits released June 1, 2016 Recorded 3/17/16 at Overneath Creative Collective, Kalamazoo MI
Recorded/Mixed by Gordon Van Gent
Mastered by Garrett...

First I'll tell you about Janelle Pepper Chew (long), then I'll explain how I wrote these little pieces (short). I worked with Pepper in 1990-91 at Central Wyoming College.  She was Director of the TRIO Student Support...

The 1st record by PSUPERBRAIN PSUPERBRAIN is: Bob Schaeffer: Guitar & Lead Vocals Kurt Morgan: Bass & Background Vocals Bubba Dixon: Drums & Vocals ℗ 2013 big yucky Released on: 8/7/2006 ...

My friend Mark sent me some great sounds of trees rubbing against each other.  All the sounds you hear are created from what he sent me.  For more on how I wrote these, click here....