A latin flavoured tune named after a breed of South American horse. Originated as a melody on Phils' 1928 Gibson mandolin, with Leos' chord structure and middle section played on his 1932 Gibson guitar. Paso Fino won the Dolphin award for Best Instrumental at the 2001 North Coast Entertainment Awards.

Two Kinds Of Music

Phils' words sum up the Romaniacs philosophy about musical categories. The title comes from a Duke Ellington quote, there are only two kinds of music..." Good and Bad"

Two People In Love

A song written by Leo for his wife. Julies' violin entwined with Leos' delicate words set in a sultry New Orleans rhythm set up by Guys' Darabukka ( hand drum ).

Going To California

This is the only "cover" on the cd. A tribute to Led Zeppelin. Particularly to Jimmy Page who popularised mandolin in Rock Music. This song is always one of the favorites at gigs and Concerts.

Warning Bells

Phils' wake up call song. Can't you hear the Bells ringing? In the tradition of " If I had a Hammer".

Brigit And The Bogman

The ROMANIACS' version of Morrisons' Jig, a popular Irish tune; with a hint of reggae and some original diddley diddleys'.

All Day At Home

Leos' reflections on moving from city life in Melbourne to many acres on the Nth. Coast of N.S.W. Set in an old time reggae back porch feel.

Sunday Morning

Phils' minor guitar melody written on a wet Sunday morning. Leos' chord structure and middle semi classical section, Julies' violin solo and Guys' bells and percussion create a haunting Celtic mood. Visions of misty mountains and rugged shorelines.

You Got Life

A Romaniac arrangement of a song written by Leo and Mathew Watson, a long standing co-writer of Leos' who lives in Berlin. No matter what your troubles things could be worse, get on with it!

Grace

Phil and Leos' three part electric guitar suite.

Funk Off

This tune started off as a 30 second sound over for a TV ad. A friend asked if we could do something funky on the mandolin and acoustic guitar. We thought it would be fun to extend it for the cd.

Saturday Night

This is where the project started. Phil and Leo sitting around a stereo mike exchanging ideas. A Saturday night, no gig. One take warts and all.