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JoanneCooper #337332 02/20/16 02:11 AM
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Bob, Don and Floyd. Thanks for the latest comments. Point taken about the word "Serenity" Floyd

It is NEARLY OVER. Don't know if I am going to miss it or be relieved. I think the big take home for me is just how many great song writers take part in this every year. This guy Arthur Rossi who I have collaborated with in Whats the Time in Amsterdam, The Train to Phnom Penh and this one has written nearly 100 sets of lyrics during FAWM (He aims to reach 100, of which many are in German). 31 of these lyrics have been set to music by various FAWMers. An incredible achievement!

I am half (and only half) tempted to give 50 90 a whirl......

Here is song # 11

I HATE PLANES with Arthur Rossi


Lyrics
The airport is as airports are,
cold, a little dark,
and today you’re leaving,
and today you’re leaving...

your bags already on the flight
there’s half a life inside,
today you’re leaving,
today you’re leaving...

(Chorus)
I hate planes,
if they were not there, you'd still be here
you’d be my darling, still my dear
and all’d be the same...
I hate planes, oh, I hate planes...

I just wished the'rd be no planes,
no ships, no cars, no trains,
so you’d not be leaving,
so you’d not be leaving...

I hope you’ll think of us,
don’t look back through that glass
when you are leaving,
when you are leaving

(Chorus)
I hate planes,
if they were not there, you’d still be here,
you’d be my darling, still my dear,
and all’d be the same...
I hate planes, oh, I hate planes...


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RealTracks in style: ~684:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesSync Ev 120
RealTracks in style: ~522:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 120
RealTracks in style: ~1677:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking CountryBrent Ev 120
MIDI SuperTracks in style: 2060:Strings, Rhythm PopCountry Ev 120
RealDrums in style: NashvilleEven8^3-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, HiHat Open


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Josie,

Sorry to be so stupid, helpless, and ill-informed, but you had a mellow, Folk Acoustic Guitarist on a recent song (don't even remember song title) but I think it perfect for a current project. Please help me find that specific style.

As wonderful as the new Style Picker is, it depends upon the Irish user to prompt it with ACCURATE data. I know it was FOLK>ACOUSTIC>GUITAR but that leads to dozens of styles to audition. Hopefully, you can give me the style NAME. Hint: It's one of your a new FAWM songs.

Thanks,

Donny

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As heard at Sutter's Mill - Eureka, we've found it!

What's the name, Jo?

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Originally Posted By: Don Gaynor
As heard at Sutter's Mill - Eureka, we've found it!

What's the name, Jo?

RealTracks in style: 2548:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm FolkSorrow Ev16 090


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Such a gorgeous laid-back style a beautiful ending.

Donny

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Song # 12 Uncovered with Cynthia Wolff

I will hopefully get one more song done before the end of Feb (I have another collab that I have promised so I had better!)

Last weekend they had a whole weekend of "Skirmishes". This is were somebody hosts an hour of intense songwriting. They publish a topic and people write a song, record and publish in an hour! I wrote something really bad..(I guess it takes practice..I wont post it here) but someone called Cynthia Wolff wrote a wonderful lyric that really spoke to me because it was quite close to the bone to what has happened to me (and many many others). So I offered to put her lyric to music and this is the result.


I am drifting. A country without law.
my unprotected skin Worn and torn and raw
Exposed and vulnerable Pulled from my home
Taken from my country Left alone to roam

Bombs bursting Bricks tumbling
Down Down Down
All around me now history
Down Down Down Down Down

Underneath the night sky No bed to call my own
Had to flee my homeland Left alone to roam
What gives you the right To treat man this way
Uncovered and exposed Homeless left to stray

Gone is everything Our pride our dignity
Where lies the blame for this inhumanity
Where lies the blame

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RealTracks in song: 887:Piano, Acoustic, Solo-Accompaniment FolkPopPrairie Ev 100
RealTracks in style: ~~365:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 085
RealDrums in Song: NashvilleEven8^1-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride

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JoanneCooper #337956 02/24/16 09:40 AM
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It's your normal fabulous, Jo!

I especially like the theme and story-line. Sometimes it is okay to leave the listeners "down, down, down". In this case, your having actually experienced it adds an element impossible to imitate. You've turned negative experience into a valuable asset.

You go, girl!

Donny

JoanneCooper #338042 02/25/16 06:21 AM
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Hi Joanne,

I listened to the last 3 songs and
I like them all. It's always a pleasure
to listen to your vocals and harmonies.

Guenter

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Phew! It is over and the fat lady has sung. I managed to get my count of 14 new songs (the missing one is one that I am too embarrassed to post because it was a one hour skirmish). Thanks to everyone who has listened to any of the songs and taken the time to comment. Kevin Emmrich has also been a great encouragement for me.It is much appreciated. I hope I can now get back to some listening.(I sound like I just won an Oscar!)

FAWM really is a wonderful experience and I highly recommend it to all forum members. The highlight for me has been the collaborations, which have all been extremely easy and productive.

Band in a Box is the most awesome too for something like this. I have had loads of comments about the production of my tracks. I have also had loads of comments and questions on my harmonies so I am going to do a blog post on my website shortly to explain exactly how I have been doing those.

The last song is this one that is a collaboration with John Hudome called Stuck in my mind

Lyrics:
Sun is setting in the west
Maybe I can get some rest
Days I sit here locked inside
Living here inside my mind

Lost in thoughts of yesterday
Doesn’t matter anyway
Darker thoughts haunting me
on my own by never free

Prechoruse
I know you don’t understand
Try to do the best I can
Find the place I'm looking for
Still I hope to find more
Fear there’s nothing left inside

Chorus
… Tears, pain showing on my face…
… Fears, again, echo in this place…
… You say you're coming back some time…
… I live here waiting stuck here in my mind

Last call, its all too clear
closing time is near
Shut it down and lock the door
I expect, nothing more

Brige
Floating on a cloud
Music plays too loud
Words are all unclear
Turning hope to fear

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RealTracks in song: 908:Bass, Electric, SmoothBallad Ev16 065
RealTracks in style: ~364:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 065
RealTracks in style: ~368:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 065
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RT409:Fiddle, Background George Ev 08


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Congrats! That more song's than we've written in the last year and a half!

We really do admire you for taking on an endeavor like this AND being
successful with it.

And that is a nice tune to close it all out with.

J&B


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Josie,

I've long since quit trying to limit the boundaries of your talent and physical energy.

You are very talented, my friend.

A subtlety that I especially liked was the held fiddle note ending. Not Earth shaking but a very pleasant surprise - ear candy.

I'll go back and re-listen before commenting on the storyline or lyrics. That requires more attention that is impossible here.

Donny.

PS: I'm glad FAWM is over. I've been suffering Josie withdrawal on SJ. (Smile)

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Hi Joanne,
Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
Congrats! That more song's than we've written in the last year and a half!
We really do admire you for taking on an endeavor like this AND being
successful with it.
And that is a nice tune to close it all out with.

For me it's one year. Respect!
I'm looking forward to the end results after editing.

Guenter

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