[When The Best Songs Are Written]

21 hours ago, fasstrack said:

 

'Did a song ever come to you in a dream---or falling asleep? You go back to sleep, and in the morning, nothing.

 

It sure has. The most wonderful music, and I'm not even a musician! I always think I'll remember the melody in the morning, but of course I never do. )-:  Often, though, in those fleeting moments between coming out of sleep and actually waking up, lines will pop into my mind that I use later in a lyric. Or in the transition from being awake to falling asleep, a sudden line or two will jolt me into wakefulness, and of course after I've written them down I can't get back to sleep. So I keep working on the lyric.

 

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Well, one night I said to myself "no, not THIS time!". I staggered down to my studio, grabbed some paper, wrote it down, went back to a peaceful sleep.

 

Next morning I couldn't WAIT to play through such inspired work. Went down to the studio before breakfast or brushing my teeth----jumped on the piano, tore into it.

 

I had written something great, all right. THE VERSE TO STARDUST!!'...

 

Great story.

 

[Nashville is my home]

It's wonderful when things fall into place.  And good for you as well, making a move and a brand new start.

 

I'd recommend that at some point you get in touch with Marc-Alan Barnette. He's a treasure trove of information, and has been living, working, and writing/playing in Nashville for years. Decades, I think. He's also highly entertaining.

https://www.marcalanbarnette.com/home

 

Well, if I ever get over that way, I'll be sure to give you fair warning. Would be fun to meet up.  In fact, as I'm a TAXI member, I've occasionally toyed with the idea of going to one of their annual Rallies. They're said to be fantastic. Hasn't panned out though so far. Delft is a long way from Nashville.

[Nashville is my home]

Good for you, Lisa!  0nce upon a time I daydreamed vaguely about at least visiting there for a wee while. However...

It's not likely to come to fruition. Goals change over the years, especially when one is non-instrument-playing lyricist.

[2 years]

Lovely to see you again, @Vagdavercustis.  And good for you, making a brand new start with a brand new love and in a brand new place. That takes a lot of of courage. 

You'll be a wonderful mother.

 

I've been AWOL for some time also. Needed to take a sabbatical and re-group. Finding peace is definitely the answer.