Stroke of Luck

from Brainage Drainage by Joseph R. Ellis

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A Les Paul duet of sorts. One Les Paul utilizes an EBow while the other uses a standard pick. It was a song idea I had more than a year ago. I ran across the demo recording and decided to see if I could do more with it.

About the title: This was the first original song I recorded after suffering a stroke last year. It was pretty severe for awhile...I couldn't swallow or speak, couldn't stand or walk without assistance and even had double vision for a few days. I was on a feeding tube for several months and spent 2 weeks in the hospital and another 3 weeks or so in rehab. I gradually got back the ability to swallow, but it took a surgical procedure to give me a voice again. I'm now able to walk without a cane or other assistance and have gotten back most of my abilities. So, yeah, I feel lucky to be where I am. It could have been much worse.

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from Brainage Drainage, released April 26, 2022
Guitars & bass:
Joseph R. Ellis
Drums:
BeatBuddy

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Joseph R. Ellis Rockwell, North Carolina

Joe is a self-taught instrumental guitarist who mostly enjoys writing and recording original guitar compositions.

Joe has been playing guitar since he was 14, but only picked up a bass for the first time on May 29, 2014.

By day, Joe makes a living as a Software Engineer in the hobby industry. ... more

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