Posted on 08/18/2012 8:20:43 PM PDT by waterhill
Any FReeper songwriters here? Do you record ideas/whatnot? Do you just write them down? What is it that you do? I do alot of notebook and some tape, and am just now starting to use the computer to record; although the sound is flangey and sometimes overdriven. I am using the mic on the 'puter, should probably use an external. Any tips you may have are welcome. Thanks!
I want to bring your attention to the greatest unknown American songwriter today (unknown, unless you’re in the Northeast, where I’m not, having discovered him years ago on the Internet through, I’m not sure, GarageBand.com or IUMA.com, or something) Martin England. Google his name to find a few places with his MP3s, he’s also on Spotify, Facebook and YouTube, where his videos are of rather poor sonic quality, but you’ve got to hear this one after hearing the studio version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvzvNfqlpH4.
Warning, he’s an acquired taste and takes some getting used to. Also, on his website look up lyrics to song “Park Bench”. Brilliant, in my opinion.
All his songs tend to have delicate melodies and interesting structures - he’s pushes the envelope.
I just finished a little piece last night. Like Marvin Hamlisch said when asked what was his favorite song that he ever wrote. He mused for a moment, and said, "My last song." That is the way it goes, so it seems.
Certainly, Jim Webb has been underappreciated, I agree. By the way, you probably know Michael Nesmith? He’s back.
What has Nesmith been up to?
He lost his sight and miraculously regained it in the past year. Now he’s back on stage by himself and with the rest of the Monkees. We can hope he’s got some new material.
I thought Davey died this past year. No?
Yes, he did pass, but the 3 of them will go on. In any case, just as with the current Beach Boys, they’ll have backup musicians.
Yes. I saw the Beach Boys on Imus. Brian Wilson seemed to have a very flat affect. I heard he either had a stroke or some residual effects off drugs. I guess they got that lawsuit out of their system....common financial interest seemed to clear their minds.
Here’s their entire concert:
http://www.npr.org/event/music/154917913/the-beach-boys-in-concert
I read that Brian is obese and has trouble with mobility. Haven’t heard their new album, except the weak single.
I’m very curious what you’ll think about the lyrics to “Park Bench” (preferably after you hear the tune on Spotify.) They are here: http://www.martinengland.com/songs/lyrics_chords/
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