It feels like I’ve written 1800 notes to my friends. And maybe that’s because this is my 1800th article here on TonyFunderburk.com And, believe it or not, TonyFunderburk.com isn’t my first website, even though it’s 12 1/2 years old. Plus, … Read the rest
Category Archives: Words and Music
I can sing a new song any time I feel like it. And I mean a song nobody’s ever heard before. Because I can write that new song. And I know it won’t be music set in place since before … Read the rest
I woke up in the middle of the night, as usual. And while I was still halfway between a dream and awake I heard my own lyrics inside my head. But not just lyrics I’ve already written. No, I also … Read the rest
We try our best to capture life and make time stand still. And we never succeed. No one has ever succeeded. One of the few things the Rolling Stones got right: “Time waits for no one. And it won’t wait … Read the rest
I’ve got a melody in my heart Back in 1977, on one of my trips to the music store (because digital downloads weren’t invented yet) I picked up the brand new cassette from Kenny Loggins. It was his official first … Read the rest
Do You Look For Life’s Magic Little Moments Life can be hectic. Sometimes even frantic for hard working people. If that describes you, I know you might tend to forget, ignore, or totally miss those magic little moments all around you. But they … Read the rest
It’s a new day So what! Big deal. A new day comes around every twenty-four hours. So, what makes this one any more special than all the others? And why do so many people try to pump you up with … Read the rest
What this country needs is a good Do Right Songbook What?! A Do Right Songbook? Seriously? Yeah. And if every person in the country had one, there’d be no more fighting and looting in the streets. No more political differences. … Read the rest
Is dissonance art? Or just sound? Short answer? Art! Nine years ago, at around this time of June, I wrote about dissonance art. But I didn’t call it that. I just mentioned something I like to do when I’m writing … Read the rest
Restore my soul because I broke it If you’re a Christian (and if you’re not, you should be), you probably already know how trouble is always close at hand. You can’t swing a dead cornstalk (you thought I was gonna … Read the rest
Father’s Day 2020 Happy Father’s Day 2020 to all you dads out there. I know it’s been a mighty weird world so far this year. But I also know this world has always been pretty weird. Because of that weirdest … Read the rest
Live up to your own dream Because I can’t live up to your dream for you. And 99.9% of the people who read my articles or listen to my podcast know this. I’d say 100%, but nothing, here on Earth, … Read the rest