Most artists (of any genre) don’t make a living with their art or get much feedback or attention.. They make a living so they can ENJOY and produce their art. Reading your poem made me think about this three minute interview I watched recently, below with Leon Russell about songwriters and songwriting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVlmPEtNyMg
1,751 2018-08-08 11:46:38
Re: Apathy (7 replies, posted in Poems)
1,752 2018-08-08 11:37:38
Re: monster rock and roller (25 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Mojo your monster rock and roller looks like a great machine to take to a party or use while busking.
Jandle your words are brilliant.
1,753 2018-08-07 12:20:19
Re: Sometimes I Feel... (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jeff I enjoyed listening to your song on soundcloud.
1,754 2018-08-07 12:18:38
Re: I'm gonna have my first band! (12 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Curt a nice line up of vocalist and instruments you got there. I hope we get to see a video. All the best.
1,755 2018-07-31 11:02:55
Re: Tuesday's Flying Fingers (474 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
TF he has mind blowing skill.. All notes are so clear.
1,756 2018-07-31 10:55:45
Re: JULY 2018 FSTOM - OPEN MONTH (33 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Neo you knocked the ball out of the park with that song. Guitar. lyrics and singing magic.
1,757 2018-07-27 12:18:09
Re: Sunny Rainy Days (14 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Look forward to hearing this Jeff I like the lyrics.
1,758 2018-07-27 12:09:32
Re: I'LL DIE WITH A SWORD IN MY HAND (29 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Ctech good to hear your Father has won the health battle. Welcome back and I look forward to more of your posts and good music, songwriting,
1,759 2018-07-27 12:08:18
Re: Old Things (4 replies, posted in Poems)
Nice one EB love that rust, dust, mold and old.
1,760 2018-07-25 05:53:25
Re: Prog Rock Wednesdays (580 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
That was brilliant thank you TF
1,761 2018-07-25 05:43:25
Re: SO MANY SONGS (5 replies, posted in Poems)
A nice bit of writing and I love Easybeats singing and playing of your poem turning it into a excellent song.
1,762 2018-07-25 05:40:59
Re: JULY 2018 FSTOM - OPEN MONTH (33 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Neo your voice and guitar came through good. A great cover suits your style of playing and singing.
1,763 2018-07-22 00:39:20
Re: A hymn for Donald (1 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Interesting song Grah done in in a good protest style. I myself don't know what to make of Donald. I have many relation over in the USA and one thing is because of their varying outlook on him it has caused a big rift in my family. Some see him as a breath of fresh air some see him almost as a Mesiah others think he is the Devil. I now in my emails to family members avoid any mention of him as I am scared of creating more division in the family.
1,764 2018-07-22 00:31:57
Re: JULY 2018 FSTOM - OPEN MONTH (33 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Jandle I love your style of guitar picking and your voice golden as ever.
1,765 2018-07-16 04:20:55
Re: Soundcloud - Three Words,Eight letters (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jim this an excellent well writen song with your singing and playing giving me a good listen. It made me think of a short sort of a poem about a young sixteen year old and her mother who I wrote about back in 2015.
Eight Weeks Out
It is hard to believe sitting here looking at you.
Your sweet smile and warm giggle so beautiful.
Sixteen beaming smile and only eight weeks out.
Eight weeks since you started to feel positive about yourself.
Eight weeks since you stopped self harming.
Six months since your last suicide attempt the second time you tried.
Eight weeks where you have now accepted your mother as a friend who loves you.
The two of you happy laughing and buzzing with warmth.
Eight weeks out.
Eight weeks out you got me shouting out loud life is good.
Eight weeks out an old man like me wants to share your song.
Eight weeks out you got a future.
Eight weeks out you want to help out.
Eight weeks out you are helping other young people .
Eight weeks out you are saving lifes.
1,766 2018-07-11 04:59:32
Re: Tuesday's Flying Fingers (474 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Two amazing guitar players thank you TF.
1,767 2018-07-11 04:55:39
Re: JULY 2018 FSTOM - OPEN MONTH (33 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Ark nice guitar very relaxing listen. Zurf I enjoyed your vocals and guitar.
1,768 2018-07-07 00:56:14
Re: Strummer Bill Where Are You. (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Thank you I am glad Bill and Dondra are having a good summer.
1,769 2018-07-07 00:54:01
Re: Three words, eight letters (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jim that is a beautiful piece of writing. Back in the days when I counseled young peopl it use to break my heart the number of beautiful young ladies who fell for rat bags and couldn't see their own beauty and the wonderful gifts they had.
1,770 2018-07-05 10:48:56
Re: JULY 2018 FSTOM - OPEN MONTH (33 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Cheers Grah and Jan thank you for your feedback. My friend Chris helped me by teaching me how to play that one. I love the sound of his slide guitar makes. Bravo Grah and Notis you wrote a good song together ευχαριστώ.
1,771 2018-07-05 10:37:26
Re: Listening VS Playing (10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I dont do much playing now days but I do enjoy spending the last part of the day before I go to bed with my headphones on listening to music. I get rid of all distractions and by myself for sometimes up to an hour I will listen to music through my headset. When I go to bed I am ready to sleep.
1,772 2018-07-04 05:54:20
Re: Prog Rock Wednesdays (580 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
I was taken on a journey with the visual experience also. Thank you TF.
1,773 2018-07-04 05:30:04
Topic: Strummer Bill Where Are You. (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I can,t find any recent Bill posts here on this visit. Hope Bill and Dondra are keeping well. When I meet EB for a pint on a Sunday we always like to have a chat about our buddy Bill and his entertaining posts.
Your Friend Pete
1,774 2018-07-04 05:22:52
Re: Tuesday's Flying Fingers (474 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Not only a super talented and a innovative player also his way of tuning his guitar's is clever. I was mesmerized watching and listening. Thank you TF
1,775 2018-07-04 05:16:31
Re: Sad Bird Singing (13 replies, posted in Poems)
Thank you Phill that gave me a good laugh.