Members blue2blue Posted November 1, 2011 Members Share Posted November 1, 2011 No news too trivial, no bragging right too small. Whether your latest triumph was a multi-album deal or a good night at your local open mic -- there's room to talk about it here... Here's this month's Official Showcase Thread where you can post your completed projects, links to finished works (even old ones) you want your pals here in the SW forum to hear, promo videos, covers of other people's songs, or just generally shameless self-hype that you're far too professional and courteous to post in the main forum. POST 'EM IF YOU GOT 'EM! previous showcase threads October 2011 September 2011 August 2011 July 2011 June 2011 May 2011 April 2011 March 2011 February 2011 January 2011 December 2010 November 2010 October 2010 September 2010 August 2010 July 2010 June 2010 May 2010 April 2010 March 2010 February 2010 January 2010 December 2009 November 2009 October 2009 September 2009 August 2009 July 2009 [no posts] June 2009 May 2009 April 2009 March 2009 February 2009 January 2009 December 2008 November 2008 October 2008 More on the Songwriting Forum Monthly Showcase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LCK Posted November 1, 2011 Members Share Posted November 1, 2011 Okay, here's my Christmas song (or one of them). 'Tis the Season to Be Blue Leaves of brown have tumbled down.And now, my love, you're leavin' town.I'll stick aroun' and buy a gift or two.Christmas is the season to be blue. While choirs croon a joyful tuneyou'll hear me howling at the moonat some saloon on Humbug Avenue.Christmas is the season to be blue. A shepherd on my shelf just lost a sandal.And I can't handle all this Christmas cheer.I think tonight I just might light a candleand pray next year, you'll stay right here. (piano solo) I caught a cold but now I'm feelin' better.Thanks for the sweater. It really cures the blahs.I think tonight I just might write a letterto Santa Claus, and that's because I've got a list of things I've missed.And even if he does existI still insist I've reason for the viewthat Christmas is the season to be blue. Even Santa's little elves spend Christmas by themselves.Christmas is the season to be blue. Words & Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldgitplayer Posted November 1, 2011 Members Share Posted November 1, 2011 Being a person who has retired to Humbug House every Christmas since he was 16, I relate to your song very well. 'elves' 'by themselves' is creatively playful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LeonardScaper Posted November 6, 2011 Members Share Posted November 6, 2011 As you all may know I am fortunate to be involved in a collabortive venture at a 'real studio'. How cool is that, right? Gives me a chance to really mess things up. We have recently produced a tune by a local singer/songwriter that I would love a critique on. My illustrious partner tracked this gentleman playing his acoustic and doing vocals. We then proceeded...with his permission...to make it a much bigger production. Is this fun....or what? I had some serious fun with this one as I didn't have to play or sing.....just got to try on my producer hat and chime in when I was not smiling. Look Around Just look around, see life abounding Just look around, it's quite astounding Hearts beating, lives taken Beautiful and devestating The never-ending urge to be The strong survive, the weak will pass But the strong become, weak at last Hearts beating, lives taken Beautiful and, devestating The never-ending urge to be A constant struggle to be Bridge Just by chance Or a carefully crafted dance You're free to believe, what you will But I believe it's no accident The never-ending urge to be A constant struggle to be Just look around Just look around you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oswlek Posted November 8, 2011 Members Share Posted November 8, 2011 That's a nice tune, Len, especially when the drums come in I found myself bobbing my head along. I have to admit I really don't like the singer voice. I really wish you had sung it and he had used his range for some choice high harmonies. He doesn't have your delivery skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oswlek Posted November 8, 2011 Members Share Posted November 8, 2011 Lee, I wasn't surprised at all to see that "Blue" was written 20 years ago, you definitely sound younger. As always, another treat to listen to, especially with those great key splashes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LeonardScaper Posted November 10, 2011 Members Share Posted November 10, 2011 That's a nice tune, Len, especially when the drums come in I found myself bobbing my head along. I have to admit I really don't like the singer voice. I really wish you had sung it and he had used his range for some choice high harmonies. He doesn't have your delivery skills. Just got off the phone with my partner from over at Joe's Place where we have all of our fun. He was thrilled to read your comments about the drums as countless hours went into getting them to groove like that. At one point last week we stripped this tune down to just drums and his bass and we were both boppin' around the control room big time. We also got some serious laughs about the thought of me doing the vox for this one. I appreciate that thought my friend. Thanks for checking this one out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members grace_slick Posted November 10, 2011 Members Share Posted November 10, 2011 I actually like the voice...it's got this modernist Pink Floyd-ish feel to it with whatever effect is on it...I like that a lot, but yeah, nobody delivers vocals quite like Lenny. He's my fav voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cybersecretary Posted November 22, 2011 Members Share Posted November 22, 2011 it was fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted November 23, 2011 Members Share Posted November 23, 2011 A few demos from my awesome new band, which is kind of like 60s songs through a 90s filter. I play lead guitar, do arrangements (and fake drums), occasionally sing. The two girls swap rhythm/bass when the usual bassist sings lead vocals. Little ItchRiding AlongSteal YouLittle One I'm so not used to singing harmonies, plus I have to sing higher than my usual. We haven't recorded any of my songs yet. I've been a Belly kick lately and I think it is painfully obvious, especially in the first song. (It's also ironic that both of the girls are syllable-mashers in their own songs. I would never do that in my songs but I don't mind them doing it.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stickboymusic Posted November 23, 2011 Members Share Posted November 23, 2011 A few demos from my awesome new band, which is kind of like 60s songs through a 90s filter. I play lead guitar, do arrangements (and fake drums), occasionally sing. The two girls swap rhythm/bass when the usual bassist sings lead vocals. Little ItchRiding AlongSteal YouLittle One I'm so not used to singing harmonies, plus I have to sing higher than my usual. We haven't recorded any of my songs yet. I've been a Belly kick lately and I think it is painfully obvious, especially in the first song. (It's also ironic that both of the girls are syllable-mashers in their own songs. I would never do that in my songs but I don't mind them doing it.) you do know that "little one" is the name of a song by Beck and Elliott Smith dont you Cool songs - sound great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted November 23, 2011 Members Share Posted November 23, 2011 I didn't write that song so it's not my problem! Besides, the girl's a lawyer, she knows how to handle this stuff, I'd assume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stickboymusic Posted November 23, 2011 Members Share Posted November 23, 2011 I didn't write that song so it's not my problem! Besides, the girl's a lawyer, she knows how to handle this stuff, I'd assume. Only pulling your leg - im pretty sure there are hundreds of songs with similar titles - all cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flummox Posted November 23, 2011 Members Share Posted November 23, 2011 Here's my new Soundclick page. There are seven very different songs on it - I was going for a sort of loose late Big Star feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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