I have a love for both, creativity, and tributation. Hey is that a new word? Hmmm. Anyway. I love doing covers, and lots of people love hearing them. I find that the line to hear original music performed by no named artist is small and hard to find. I have been to shows at clubs or dinner places, and watched a small group, single artist play covers, and the crowd listened, but then they toss out an original to the crowd, and no one seems to care a bit.

I also do an original tune on occasions, at home to whet creativity, or for someone special. I enjoy it, but must say that i find most of my writing kinda wordy, and not super clever.

I guess i am a music lover, and love original works, open mikes, singer song writers, tributes, covers and the like. Music done well is great. In the defense of cover artist, i believe that people go out to hear memories of time past, and old songs from favored artist of our youth, or times we look back on fondly, these touch our hearts in special ways.

I have seen the joy in people eyes when you start a song that "takes them back". One that reminds them of something very special in their lives. I have also seen the joy in the eyes of folks when you sing a song especially for them. I remember a song i did for my parents, one i shared here for y'all. When my father heard that i saw tears in his eyes, and that meant more than i could explain. He is gone now, and i can't bring myself to perform that tune anymore, but it is still special to me.

In conclusion, i think both sides have a very special place in our lives, and neither should be diminished.

Last edited by Robh; 12/09/14 11:24 AM.
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