Quick review this week. I am on vacation (for two weeks), and I find it harder to sit at PC for an extended period of time when I have so much other stuff I have to do (all fun). I am playing an open mic tonight, so I need to practice some songs.
I really missed the whole World Cup thing.
Frank Canonica - Water For Tears - Nice song. I really love how his voice rises in chorus. I really need to try some of that one day. My only minor nit is that the spoken "H2O" part went on a bit too long. But still all good.
I bet most of my songs start out with very similar gibberish lyrics.
Sir Mick said he writes the lyrics down in almost a stream of consciousness fashion, without worrying about rhymes, etc. He goes back later and rewrites.
I should do more rewriting. But, on the other hand, by playing open mics, I get to rewrite the songs every time I play them. I play "Closing Down the Night" and may play it tonight with a new lyric.
My new mission is to learn some cover songs. Not so much because I like playing cover songs (I rather dislike it, actually), but to learn better how songs are structured. That's one part of this hobby/art/craft that I haven't really gotten a hold of so much.
Hate to bring up The Stones again, but I saw an interview with Keith once and he said that he sometimes will sit down and play a Buddy Holly song, for example (his example), over and over and often times it will turn into a new song. He said something like the first two times are practice and the third time it is his. That is also why I want to work on more covers.
When I was about 22, I suggested to a friend that we start a band. I was writing my song-poems at the time and I knew a few guitar chords, but I wasn't actually playing. He didn't know any instrument. But I knew there was something very attractive about starting a band. I was right. It's my one big musical regret.
The Continentals - Working Man's Blues - Wow. That's really smooth. Sounds like everyone is in the same room. Good job.
Laurier Tiernan - Ransacked - I love that crash and bang punk sound. Great song. Hits all the right spots.
The two that I think I agree with most are the drums and the timing. A bad case of drums can destroy an otherwise perfectly good song. Timing issues, as I can attest to, can also ruin a good song. I've listened to some of my songs and the timing issues make me cringe.
I watched the Fleetwood Mac "Destiny" video. I was pretty good. The guitar player was somewhat of a pain in the neck.
Not a big fan of The Roots either. I've been watching local musicians on Youtube. I want to see what the compitition is doing. Most of them a really talented musicians but their songwriting is, how do I say, local sounding (themes, etc.).
Yes, I'll be at the shore next week, so if there is a show, I probably won't be responding, or will be responding later in the week.
Sean Fellowes - World Peace - 60 tracks! Wow. Hired a drummer! Wow.
My problem with playing open mics is that I can't play all my songs on the guitar (many were written using presets, Qchord, Jamstudio, etc.). So I posted an add on Craig's List a few months back offering money for a guitarist to play my songs at open mics with me. The deal would be three songs per open mic and two shows a month. I didn't give any amount I would pay, but said I was open for discussion. I got one reply. The guy said he'd charge $50.00 per show. I thanked him and started trying to learn more of my songs on guitar.
This is really good song. It does have a very pro recording quality. The melody is superb. I love that electric guitar in break. Wow, this song keeps unfolding. Yes, Dave is right, great lead vocal voice. This was a real pleasure to listen to. You should be proud of your hard work on it. It paid.
. This was going to be a quick review.
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