Yes…Even Singer Songwriters Can Have A Train of Thought An observant singer songwriter is always on the lookout for ways to jump start musical ideas. Sometimes lyrics from other singer songwriters spark a new idea. Sometimes it’s almost by accident. Check out the lyrics to my song “Train of Thought”… This song came about because I had some music going on in my head … The rest of the story…
This singer-songwriter isn’t a sensitive 90’s guy. But when it comes time to “mend fences,” flowers are almost perfect. When I was a singer songwriter in Nashville in the middle 90’s, I was almost always the only keyboard player on showcase nights. One of those nights I took an offbeat song with a key signature played mostly on the black keys. A guitar playing songwriter … The rest of the story…
I’m Not A Superstitious Singer Songwriter, but… It doesn’t stop me from using a figure of speech to write a song. I mean…well…that’s just good songwriting business. 🙂 Here’s one from 1987. My brother, Marty, on acoustic guitar…feel free to right click the blue title and download. Stay tuned, P.S. Here’s a hint”if you’d like to get songs delivered to you without even logging … The rest of the story…
Pay No Attention To The Singer Songwriter With His Lullaby Songs No…don’t listen. If you don’t want to fall fast asleep and hear music in your dreams… If you start your bedtime prayer with “now I lay me down“… If you feel yourself drifting off easily to the sound of the beating hooves of a peppermint pony… If you can’t do a feather dance … The rest of the story…
Singer Songwriters Like Metaphors… …or at least this songwriter does. Pardon my metaphor and I hope you enjoy an old homemade recording of my song: Angel Cafe Stay tuned, P.S. Here’s a hint…if you’d like to get songs delivered to you without even logging in to the blog, just subscribe to my podcast. Click here If you’d like to support a simple singer songwriter … The rest of the story…
Oops, I think I’m gonna sing myself to sleep with my own Lullaby Songs So…I guess they must be doing their job. I was out and about today, and I noticed (as I often do) a lot of young people with babies. When I got back to my studio, I did some more research, and it looks like young parents still love to get lullaby … The rest of the story…
Here’s One Way A Singer Songwriter Can Express Feelings… …Without Actually Expressing Feelings Yep, it’s called passing the (emotions) buck. Check it out… (oops, this video is currently unavailable) Stay tuned, P.S. Support this singer songwriter in his efforts to write songs and feed his family. And consider buying some original music, music for kids, and lullaby songs. Thanks!
The rest of the story...Singer Songwriter Says Don’t Quit Let me just take a couple of seconds of your time to encourage you to persevere. Keep on keepin’ on. It works. Keep building momentum, and reap the benefits of focus. Here is a law as true as the first two laws of thermodynamics… What you focus on you can/will achieve. Stay tuned, P.S. If you’d like to support … The rest of the story…
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I love life and the opportunity to live it. I love the: smooth sailing, trials and tribulations growing up, gaining knowledge, gaining friends, awards and rewards, challenges and failures, clouds and sunshine, joy and laughter, pain and redemption, and words and music… …that altogether make up this journey. It’s not a two part journey…it’s a two place journey. And I’m an eager participant in … The rest of the story…