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    "katie" Music Video

    in Musician's Lounge

    Posted

    Hi Michael

     

    Love the video, I think the shots giving impression of writing/rewriting over a period of days really works.

     

    You have created snapshots of a relationship and this makes it believable.

     

    Good luck with it  :)

     

    Jan

    Coolest Album Cover Art Ever

    in Musician's Lounge

    Posted

    I think my all time favourite has to be The Beatles 'Revolver' - simply because I stared at it for many, many hours over a period of years as a kid.  I had an old Bush record player with a lid and I played that LP over and over and over.  I can still remember the intricacy of the artwork, the feel of the cover, the inside sleeve and the vinyl and how much I loved 'Revolver' (and still do).  :heartpump:

     

    Sadly, I no longer possess the original vinyl copy. 

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    How Long Does It Take You To Write Lyrics?

    in Songwriting

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    It varies - but I tend to get most of my ideas pretty quickly when writing to music if I can 'hear' what I feel the words should be.  It then tends to takes me a week or so to refine this by constantly listening to the music ad infinitum to make sure that the words are, hopefully, sounding natural and not too forced and awkward.

     

    I always seem to end up with the odd line or two which I am not completely happy with so I put it away for a few days and come back to it with fresh ears.  I can never say I am ever completely happy, though, but there comes a point where I need to say 'right, that's it'  and send my email off - keeping my fingers crossed that it meets the approval of the musician.  :)  

    How Many Strings Does Your Bass Have?

    in Performance

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    I've been wanting to have a go for a while and saw this one advertised locally so I snapped it up. Whenever I listen to music, I like to always listen to the bass.

     

    Funnily enough, I had seen the young man who was selling it playing it in a local pub when I went to see a musician collab friend of mine playing.  My friend has been teaching him bass and he now he has just bought a new one.   I did get it very cheap and I think it's ideal for me to learn on. 

     

    (So far, I'm only following Youtube lessons - so my hubby hasn't complained because I do have a much more expensive alto sax I previously had lessons on under the bed).

    New Plan

    in Musician's Lounge

    Posted

    Mahesh

     

    The song is fab - thanks for sharing  :)

     

    Hang on in there - you're doing great and things will get better and better for you, I know it  :)

     

    You're the James Morrison of Bangalore, remember  :)

     

    Jan

    Desert Island Discs

    in Musician's Lounge

    Posted

    OK, here goes ......... I've gone for variety  ;)

     

     

    Queen - A Night At The Opera

     

    The Beatles - Revolver

     

    Michael Jackson - Thriller

     

    Kate Bush - The Kick Inside

     

    10CC - Deceptive Bends

     

    Tears For Fears - Songs From The Big Chair

     

    Sade - Diamond Life

     

    Squeeze - 45s And Under

     

    U2 - War

     

    Simple Minds - New Gold Dream

     

     

    I'll probably be editing this lot by tomorrow .........

     

    <3

     

    Jan

    What Are Your Favourite Lyrics, Of All Time?

    in Songwriting

    Posted · Edited by JanHutchinson
    Update

    It goes without saying that for me, as I'm from the north of England, it has to be The Beatles - but this is such a predictable (and most probably, boring and overused) statement - especially from us Brits.  :D

     

    I have to say that I love the songs of late 70s/80's pop band Squeeze (from the South of England)  who had a string of hits in the UK. Their songs, written by band members Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, all have snappy, catchy tunes and lyrics.  Jools Holland - who is 'Mr Music' (a fantastic jazz/blues musician/band leader/music programme tv host) here in the UK - was their keyboard player. I would say Squeeze song lyrics have probably influenced me more than any others.   

     

    Examples intros: 

     

    Tempted

     

    I bought a toothbrush, some toothpaste/ A flannel for my face/Pyjamas, a hairbrush/ New shoes and a case/ I said to my reflection/ Let's get out of this place

     


     

    Up The Junction

     

    I never thought it would happen / With me and the girl from Clapham / Out on a windy common / That night I ain't forgotten.

     

     

     

    (and my favourite..............)

     

     

    Take Me I'm Yours

     

    I've come across the desert / To greet you with a smile / My camel looks so tired / It's hardly worth my while

     

     

     

    (Difford/Tilbrook)

     

    (Edited to say: I met and shook  hands with Glenn Tilbrook this week - simply awesome !! :) )  22.11.13 

     

     

      :D

     

    Jan

    Any Saxophone Players?

    in Performance

    Posted

    I had lessons on the alto sax a few years ago but didn't continue with it beyond a pretty basic level. I do love the instrument and feel pangs of guilt about giving up. I did manage to assemble it recently ;) and gave it a few blasts :)

    Any tips re: good Youtube lessons or any other internet source to help me get going again would be welcome, thanks. I do intend to go back for lessons, if my teacher will have me back. In the meantime, I'd just like to have a bit of fun with it :)

    Jan

    No Ukulele Thread?

    in Performance

    Posted

    I recently got a Ohana concert uke as a present. It's a sweet little thing which I find appealing but just looking at it is no good ;) I'm no musician and I've never managed to play anything with strings before :) so I'm currently watching Youtube lessons for inspiration :)

    I'll let you know how I get on ;)

    June 2013 Contest Winning Entries Interviews

    in Musician's Lounge

    Posted

    We had some great entries for both the Song and Lyrics Contests in June and here are the interviews with the two very deserving winners  -  Randy Drilingas  (Just 1L)  with  'D.O.G' in the Song Contest and Kel Abbott  (Kel)  with 'Your Song, Your Story, My Life' in the Lyrics Contest. 

     

     

    Link for interview with Randy:

     

    http://forums.songstuff.com/topic/31146-randy-drilingas-just-1l-june-2013-song-contest-winner-interview/

     

     

    Link for interview with Kel: 

     

    http://forums.songstuff.com/topic/31149-kel-abbott-june-2013-lyrics-contest-winner-interview/

     

     

     

     

    Well done to Randy and Kel and thanks again for your participation in the interviews - you both gave some very interesting replies   :)

     

    Thanks to everyone who took part in the contests last month - there's still time to enter the July contests - good luck everyone !!

     

     

    Jan   :)

     

     

     

     

     

     

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