[Screaming]

Mike Patton is untouchable when it comes to singing anything, any way.

[Coldplay]

I used to like Coldplay but kind of grew away from them. Their new album is quite good though.

[Show Us]

That's a sexy Telecaster. I only have a shitty Squire Tele, but some day I'd like something similar to that one.

[*waves*]

What a beautiful face (yours)

I have found in this place (this thread)

That is circling all round the sun (this forum)

[Take The Challenge...]

This is actually a great opportunity. I've been meaning to try writing a rap song. I'll be honest, I don't like most rap (most, some is incredible but I'm usually just not in the mood for it) but I have to appreciate how they can spew out such incredible rhymes with ease on pretty much any topic. This is something I'll definitely look into, thanks for the inspiration!

[August Songwriting Contest.]

Entry number one, BOOM. This was a pretty quick affair, so I'd appreciate some feedback too if y'all are up to the task.

Soft Summer,

© Josh Abbott, July 30/08

It's been another hard winter

I'm chilled to the bone

Times haven't been easy

Nothing's set in stone

And I'm out in the blizzard

I'm out on my own

The only comfort I have

Is knowing I'm coming home

To a soft, soft summer

With my baby beside me and my arms around her

A soft, soft summer

It's what gets me through

These times without you

The spring's not the same

Without you around

While flowers are blooming

I fall to the ground

And the songs that I'm singin'

Ring out loud and true

Cause the songs that I'm singin'

Are all about you

You're my soft, soft summer

With my baby beside me and my arms around her

A soft, soft summer

It's what gets me through

These times without you

And sooner or later the snow, it will melt

The birds will be singing and the sun will be felt

The heavens will open up gracefully

And we'll be together, my baby and me

In a soft, soft summer

With my baby beside me and my arms around her

A soft, soft summer

It's what gets me through

These times without you

[Hello]

Hello hello hello, I can't wait to drown in your metaphorical ocean of rock/metal lyrics.

[Howdy Dudes + Dudettes.]

Hey dear, welcome to the party!

Caffeinated, eh? I find myself in a constant state of caffeination. My only known weakness is coffee.

[Moog Guitar]

It looks super cool. You could make some great zone-out hypnotizing music using only that guitar. I could play that for hours and not get bored, just drowning in the sustain.

[Who Are Your Favourite Lyricisits Or Songwriters ?]

Bob Dylan

Lennon and McCartney

Ted Leo

Robert Pollard

Elvis Costello

Conor Oberst

Sufjan Stevens

Josh Homme

Jack White

Lou Reed

Bruce Springsteen

[Hey Im Dan]

Hey Dan, welcome aboard!

[G'day]

Haha, that's a pretty vague question. Music-wise I'm into a whole lot of stuff. I grew up on 90's rock and alternative, so that still holds a place in my heart. Then I moved towards stripped down folk ala Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Nick Drake. Lately I'm more into dance-punk, electropop and shoegaze such as LCD Soundsystem, MGMT, My Bloody Valentine, Slowdive, etc. I'll give most anything an honest listen these days.

I play guitar (not all that well, yet) and have recently gravitated towards writing my own progressions so I think I'm going to attempt writing songs sometime this summer. I'm also considering getting a harmonica, and learning to play bass on my friend's acoustic.

Other than music I like playing tennis and golf, running, playing random video-games, reading and playing with my adorable new kitten.

[G'day]

Hey all,

Here's my obligatory introduction post. I've been messing around with songwriting more and more lately so I figured it might be a good idea to finally get involved here and take in as much criticism as possible. I haven't recorded anything yet, or really written a complete song, but I think I'm going to try to get something going this summer. Better late than never, eh?