Musician's out there???

[searam]

I am a professional musician, writer, guitarist and recording artist. Are there any more folks out there, besides Cathy C., who would post there original music for all of us to hear? There are posts as to who else we listen to, but I don't think any of us have posted our own material.
Any thoughts???
Sean

[LSH]

I'm not a musician, but I think this is a wonderful post. All us non musicians would love to know and live vicariously for a minute!

[Janice]

Sean, Like LSH, I'm not a performer, but I think that's a great idea. I've always loved listening to some of these guys in jam sessions in one state or another (or one country or another) and I've enjoyed hearing some of them in guitar chat, but there are many who I know play that I haven't had the pleasure of hearing.

[Borderstone]

Hi Sean! Glad to see you back! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

Well,I myself am quite a good lyricist,although I've never sold a song (definetly for a lack of trying) I know they're quite good because I wrote 80 or so of them over a 2 year period and a number of them are on a very deep personal level.

I have never had the time to really learn an instrument. I took piano for a few months as a kid but we moved and I never did return to it. I think I could play if I could find the time and the $ for lessons. I was also in 4 high school talent shows. 3 singing,one lip-synching to Billy Joel's,"Tell Her About It". Dressed like he was in the video! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/redface.gif

I posted one of my poems up here once but have been hesitant to post more because,again,I know they're good and I want to save them either for my own career or give them to someone that can flesh them out musically. (They are also not copywrighted.)
In all though,I have nearly 150. If you'd like to help an aspiring writer/singer from the ground level,I'm willing to learn! No joke. Just E-Mail me with a reply,I'd appreciate it. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

By the way Sean,I accidently delelted your E-mail a few weeks ago,I meant to press read.

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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." ;) - Borderstone

[searam]

Okay - here it is: go to a search engine, write in sean robert ramuno, and some sites should come up. I think "CD Baby" and "Tower" records have a few of my song bytes, and probably only one of my CD's.
I wrote all the songs, played lead guitar and sang. But listen to my bandmates - they have the real talent!
Sean
P.S. Thanks to you all! Borderstone, go to The Library of Congress.gov, and you should find copywrite forms. The least expensive way to forever protect your writings, is to put 30, or more, on one forme for one price labeling it "the first collected works of..."

[Borderstone]

Thanks again Sean,I'll look up Library Of Congress,right after I'm done posting here. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

After I have them copywrited (thanks for the spelling!)I hope to somehow get back to the piano or maybe some other instrument. Maybe,if he has time,my oldest brother who's a guitarist in Tempe can show me how to play that. I never have asked him. Been me. Later! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." ;) - Borderstone

[killemwithkindness]

Wow that's neat guys
I'll post some of my stuff soon.
Alot of it is post punk kind of stuff, but my side project try to stick country and folk.
I suppose this is as good as spot as any to ask,
Does anyone a good sheet music site for Gordon's stuff?
I'd love to cover a song or two.

[Auburn Annie]

quote:Originally posted by Borderstone:


I posted one of my poems up here once but have been hesitant to post more because,again,I know they're good and I want to save them either for my own career or give them to someone that can flesh them out musically. (They are also not copywrighted.)



Hey, B, once a song, or anything else, is in a fixed form (written down, audiotaped etc.) it is considered copyrighted. I think what you are referring to is 'registered'. Here's a link for you, and everybody else interested, on the difference and what to do when you want to protect your work:
http://www.iwritethesongs.com/articles/how_and_when_to_copyright.cfm

[searam]

Hello! Several of us have expressed a desire to post either poetry, or music that we have created! Excellent!!! But, I put my info out there for you all, and no one else has. Let's post our own creativity so we can all enjoy the genius of our work! When you think that you, alone, created a piece of art, THAT is the gift from GOD!!!
So, will anyone post their material? Believe me, when it comes form your own mind, there is NO bad creativity! So, do not be afraid, or too humble. I look forward to hearing and reading all of the fine works from my friends!!!
Sean

[Borderstone]

Well Sean,I don't mean to sound (and I know you didn't say this) like I only want to be a songwriter or singer just for the $$$. I guess I'm just protective of what I've written because if someone had more success with it than me,without my consent,I'd be a little upset. To say the least.

Anyway,I'll risk one or two up here in my next posts. I would right now but my eyes are sending me sleep-o-grams and my works are many verses long. (&my PC is used and 6 years old. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif Good-night. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif



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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." ;) - Borderstone

[DMD3]

I've always wondered how Gord can come up with a new tune and new lyrics. I know how to change old lyrics, but the art of singing & songwriting is a true gift.

[searam]

Borderstone, not at all what I meant. II have copywrited all my material since I was in high school, just because I wrote it, and there are too many dishonest people that will rip off a lyric. Sorry if it sounded otherwise!
Sean

[LSH]

Here Sean, I'll go first. An old lyric from 1990, getting ready to leave 1st husband days of misery.

comfort
dreams lurk in the shadows
waiting for eyes to close
white mist mysteries and how
very red the solemn rose
sometimes I see his face
the way he slams the door
then i spit on the treaties
and i'm back in the cold war

so the face in my mirror
doesn't look like me anymore

(chorus)
could you hold me close to you
could you dry the tears i cry
i'll comfort you
you comfort me
together--any weather
we can make it right

i need to bring my mind
all the way--full circle
to a place i can't conceive
somewhere love's shine never dulls
i imagine this life
a small flame in the wind
perform the same fragile dance
waver--unsure yet again

i've dreamed you so many times
but don't know how to make my stand

(chorus)

hold out your hopeless hope
and this time i'll be there
i promise this time your hands
won't be clutching empty air
i hate to see you hurt
you watch the world go by
and you make no excuses
for the tears she makes you cry

for the way you sing her name
to the deaf and uncaring sky

(chorus)
comfort me, comfort you
let this feeling roll away our blues
laurel hoover

wow. I'd forgotten how depressing and unwise that lyric was! Anyway, there it is, in all it's tarnished glory.


[This message has been edited by LSH (edited August 23, 2004).]

[Borderstone]

"I Know You'll Be A Friend"

All of life is a roundabout,dizzy dreaming dance of fate.
A song to hear,a movie to view,to pass the time as we wait.
So while we're waiting for the next bus or plane,taxi and train,
let's make it worth our while,so that it isn't all done in vain.

All in good time we discover,the up's & downs and turn arounds,
the ins,the outs and it's all about as good as it really sounds.
Listen up closely to the sounds you hear and drum along with the muse,
then make sure you look before you lash out,so as not to confuse.

All which we know,is obviously apparent,to anyone who's got the knack,
of life and living it to the fullest,pulling the high card from the stack.
Solitare and solitude's stagnation,leave you standing so very,all alone.
Not to sound corny or cliche'ed,I'm always as near to you as your phone.

People are prone to dancing around the truth,acting a part given to play,
until it all comes down to too much talking and then they're walking away!
Real is real and you and I have always been that deal,so real to the end.

Chapter one is the beginning but only we can write the end.
For all that goes on in between,I know you'll be a friend.
I know you'll be a friend,for all that goes on in betwween.
Yes,only we can write the end,chapter one's only the beginning scene.
From chapter one until the stories end,I know you'll be,you'll be a friend.

(I wrote this song in 1996.) Been me. Later! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." ;) - Borderstone

[searam]

To LSH and Borderstone:
FAB! Excellent, both of you. I have been witing since I was 15, 0r 16. I sold my first song the weekend out of high school, now a million memories away. But, all of my writing has been in conjunction with music, so I have never written down my lyrics as peotry. Does that make sense? Anyway, if you want to hear my music, that includes the lyrics (and until I get a bit smarter like John to put up some sound bytes) you can got to Tower Records, or CD Baby, or a search engine and put in sean robert ramuno. Maybe someone can help me put up music, as you may only find one CD, and I have released several.
But, beautifully written words you two! I am humbled!!!
Sean

[LSH]

Oh, baby! Guess I'll be getting myself a new CD. Nice, nice, nice. I loved it.
Lots of nice kudos on the web in that little blurb. I'm way beyond impressed.

[Borderstone]

Thank you Sean. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif That's the strongest compliment I've ever gotten for my lyrics/poetry. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif You're the first in the music business to say so and to come from that area,is high compliment indeed. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

Boy,if Gordon Lightfoot read my stuff and said that,I'd still be the humbled one. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/redface.gif

More tomorrow,when my eyes are open. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif


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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif - Borderstone

[This message has been edited by Borderstone (edited August 25, 2004).]

[Gord]

I'm the resident drummer here... I have a 2003 Pearl Forum Set with a 18" Sabian AA Crash Cymbal, hoping to get a Sabian Ride before the end of the year is out.

Don't have any of my own stuff per se obviously but I have created my own riffs from constantly noodling on the drumset.

When I get a bit more flush with cash, I'm gonna get a tape recorder and a proper microphone and record myself into the PC... a regular PC mic doesn't work as I found. I was kinda shocked how my Sabian cymbal sounds awfully close to Barry's plus I use a Pearl Snare like he does. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[searam]

Thanks for the great compliment! I have asked John Fowles how to put up songs. I am afraid I have no clue. The CD with only four tracks to listen to, has been an award winner for me and has been featured in International music conferences, especially in Germany and Cannes, France.
When I learn how to do this, the great songs are yet to be heard. Why the record company picked those four is beyond me! There is a "Gord" song called, "The One I Waited For" that I like - hard for me to listen to my finished material, but that's just me.
Thanks, again!
Sean
Oh yeah, I will post some of my lyrics, later. I have a session today...

[stationmaster]

Here's a set for you Gord...
http://images.animationfactory.com/animations/music/drums/drum_set_playing_blue/drum_set_playing_blue_sm_nwm.gif

[Borderstone]

Okay here's #2 and final. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

"Night Walk"
Stars reflect into my eyes,as I step out into the after hours again.
(and) The moon reflects across the water,left behind by the fallen rain.
Cool breezes make the night air,wake up all of my sleeping senses,
while I skip the cracks in the sidewalk and go knocking on wood fences.

Thoughts repeat as I move alongas if they say,"which way to go?"
I thought I could get away from it all,but I can't,how well I know.
It just may be,that I can't see,that I wont let some old things pass.
So I try to look for new beginnings,in the hours that darkness lasts.

Night walk,sidewalks,side streets and avenues,walking in rhythm,taking my time and feeling in blue.
Nightwalk,crosswalks,cubed curbs and the boulevards blaze,
from the neon lights that find you when the world's gone away.
Night walk,like you're the only one existing from night to day.

Traffic lights shine my face,with the colors of the lkarma C!
All of the signsare there to say that this could be a prophecy!Sirens scream into my bain and sound the horns throughout my mind!
Do I really feel this strain and stress? Does anybody really know the time?

Rain returns onto the streets,so I turn back for home and now it's late.
The same thoughts keep repeating but I guess it'll just have to wait.
When again I feel like being alone,when no one's got the time to talk,
I'll steal away into the dark,so i can take another late night walk...walk...walk...walk...walk. (Also 1996)



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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." ;) - Borderstone

[searam]

Boderstone, that one really painted a picture for me! That is what great poetry is all about! Unlike sory writers, we have to tell the entire storyline, including painting the picture for the reader, in only a few short verses. Writing songs that are "radio friendly" is even more restricting, as there is traditionally a 3 - 4 minute length allowed. That means the lyric portion get even smaller as you add musical intros/middles/outros. Listen to a Gord song, other than CRRT, and you will see what I mean.
Love this creativity! I will post a couple later today, as I am already late for a recording session!! (As always!)
Sean

[searam]

OOPS!!! Ther is my mispelling, again! I meant "song writers", not "sory writers!
Sorry!!!
Sean

[Borderstone]

Whee except yore ape-ology shahn! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

Yes,I know all about radio friendly edits & dubs. Some of my very simplest lyrics are that way,onpurpose. On the other hand,I have a song that's 6 or seven verses and no chourus! (Naturally I didn't post it! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif )

Happy recording to you! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." ;) - Borderstone

[searam]

Well, I am posting one of my song lyrics that you won't hear on any websites, but it is my "Gord" kinda song, so here goes:
THE ONE I WAITED FOR
I reached out to hold you in my arms,
Never knowing what was going on.
I was always happy at your side
Until the day I cried you from my sight.

Broken dreams for one,
The other just begun,
Who said that love was ever fair?
And it's hard to face
Alone here in this place.
I guess you really weren't
The one I waited for...

May the west wind always be with you,
And guide you safe thru everything you do.
As for me, you sill live in my heart
Even though the miles keep us apart.

Broken dreams for one,
The other just begun.
Who said that love was ever fair?
And it's hard to face
Alone here in this place.
I guess you really weren't
The one I waited for...

Everything will come around again.
And with some luck, I'll find another friend.
But the pain will always linger on,
Linger 'till the memory is gone.

Broken dreams for one,
The other just begun.
Who said that love was ever fair?
And it's hard to face
Alone here in this place.
I guess you really weren't
The one I waited for...
I guess you really weren't
The one I waited for.

Please remember, they are song lyrics with music attached to them. John Fowles is giving me advice on how to post a couple of songs, so when I understand, I'll do that.
Take care,
Sean

[LSH]

nice, sean, love the simplicity and depth.
can't wait to hear the whole thing in your wonderful voice http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

good luck with John, hang in there lol

[Borderstone]

Fan-tab-u-lous Sean! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif If Gordon read that he'd probably shake your hand! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif Love it! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." ;) - Borderstone

[searam]

Thank you! I'm glad I'm on the computer so no one can see me blush! I just wish you could hear my music. Then, I would feel much better about the compliments!
Sean

[searam]

Okay, I am posting another song (lyrics) off my first CD:

EVERY HEARTBEAT

I can't help the way I'm feeling
Over and over again.
I will never stop believing, in you.

There are promises unspoken
Night after night in your arms.
The circle never will be broken, it's true.

Satisfied as children feel,
When their day is done,
With each setting sun.

(Like)The universe before the light...
I am part of you
And every heartbeat that you feel is mine.

It's a matter of intention.
You are the one that I want.
If I ever fail to mention, it's true.

I have always been the dreamer.
You are the one that I dream.
I am also the believer, in you.

Satisfied as children feel
When their day is done,
With each setting sun.

(Like)The Universe before the light,
I am part of you
And every heartbeat tha you feel is mine...

Gotta hear it with the music! Award winner!!!
Thanks,
Sean

[Borderstone]

Why aren't "you" in the R & R Hall Of Fame???!!! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/eek.gif Dang good writing! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." ;) - Borderstone

[johnfowles]

quote:Originally posted by searam:
I have asked John Fowles how to put up songs. I am afraid I have no clue.
And I sent you a fulsome reply did you not receive it Sean ? I'll email it again to you later



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My Gordon Lightfoot webring
starts at
http://www.johnfowles.org.uk/lightfoot

[searam]

Borderstone, if you run for office, I will vote for you! Thanks for the compliment!
John, I did get a "garbled" email, and thought I emalied you back, but I have been so busi preparing for the Labor Day Concert in Santa Monica, that I may have forgotten. Sorry if I did.
Sean

[johnfowles]

quote:Originally posted by searam:
John, I did get a "garbled" email, and thought I emalied you back, Sean
"Garbled" no way!! long winded (well you asked a complicated question) yes maybe. I have just repeated my email with a request for you to check up on doawnloading sound files from a sample Yahoo group which I need to know the answer to. Do please find the time to reply this time!!!
cheers John



[This message has been edited by johnfowles (edited September 03, 2004).]

[searam]

Hello, everyone! While I have some time before the concert Sunday, I thought I would post another set of lyrics to one of my songs. I have receieved a means of posting songs here from John Fowles, and when I have time to fidure them out, the lyrics will have to suffice...

CRAZY LOVE

She wakes up Sunday morning, ten a.m.,
And rubs the sleep out of her eyes.
She takes the face off that she wore last night, a plain girl in disguise.

She drinks her morning coffee on the porch
And feels the night-time ease away.
So what if love is still a one-night stand?
She's better off this way.

Crazy Love, Crazy Love, Crazy love,
She's better off this way.

She puts the face on that she wore last night
A masquerade for all but her.
Another night, another strangers's love,
It's all that she deserves...

Crazy Love, Crazy Love, Crazy love,
She's better off this way...
Crazy Love, Crazy Love, Crazy love,
There's nothing more to say...

I'll get the music on soon.
Sean

[searam]

Hey, all you writers! Don't give up now! Gord may be watching, and besides, you all are great!!!
Sean

[Porter]

I am a musician currently writing an album..

but lately i've been getting into the prog-metal-rock thing a la Anathema, Stratovarius, and Sonata Arctica.

I try to work in ELO, Moody Blues and even Gordon Lightfoot tings, but it all depends on my mood.

i'll have a website up soon, but here is what i have so far.
http://www.perfectdisorder.net/~porter

[Borderstone]

Sean,In the words of E-Ore from Winnie The Pooh,"Thanks for noticin' me." http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif I'd vote for ya too! As for leaving more lyrics,I'll think about it. Still skittish but,maybe. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif

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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." ;) - Borderstone

[The Rez]

I dug back four pages in The Small Talk to see what was hiding.

This one shouldn't be hiding.

Song lyrics, poems, prose - I've embraced what I've read. More please?

Music has been my living since first getting bit by Ray Charles, Elvis, Choin, Mozart, Roy Acuff, Bird, Brubeck, and Leadbelly. With their spark, I've raised three boys to manhood and continue as a musician. It is the only gift in which I really know how to operate.

Let this thread revive. Let it prosper.

The Rez

[Sheryl]

I agree -- never saw this one before. I'm not a musician either, but, I would very much welcome hearing anyone's music or other art form. Welcome!

[Sheryl]

Wow, Patti, that's great! Now, put it to music! You go, girl!

[SilverHeels]

Patti, that so sad and so lovely! Thanks for sharing.

[Patti]

Thanks! I don't know how to put music to words. Sometimes I think of some tunes, but I don't play an instrument. (I don't want to learn either). I'm no good at thinking of titles either.

[The Rez]

Come to the Window

Come to the window, I am waiting
Here below in winter’s chill
Give to me your sweet attention
Come to the window now

Come to the window, I am standing
Here in all anticipation
Of your genteel, gentle presence
Come to the window now

All my fellow carolers
Have gone along to other dwellings
Singing Christmas fa-la-la-ings
I alone remain, pray thee

Come to the window, I am calling
You to be my everloving
Ere you come full into flower
Come to the window now

All my fellow carolers
Have gone along to other dwellings
Singing Christmas fa-la-la-ings
I alone remain, pray thee

Come to the window, I am singing
Songs of winter wonderlanding
All for you my one, my only
Come to the window now

Come to the window now

The Rez

PS: It's done in a sort of perky Madrigal style. I chose to have nothing rhyme.

Perhaps lets keep doing this. To me it is magic.

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. . . and that's a secret only Margaret knows

[The Rez]

Here in the Morning Hour

Here in the Morning Hour I seek Thee
Calling on Thy gentle presence
Singing hymns of grateful praises
Here in the Morning Hour

Here in the Morning Hour I greet Thee
Grant to me Thy tender mercies
Thou alone hast brought me safely
Here to the Morning Hour

All is quiet, all is stillness
Ere the new born day is dawning
Save the solitary songbird
Praising Thee in her own fashion

Here in the Morning Hour I meet Thee
So receive Thy lovingkindness
Offering Thee my heart’s thanksgiving
Here in the Morning Hour

All is quiet, all is stillness
Ere the new born day is dawning
Holy, holy - Hallelujah
Worship Thee Lord God Almighty

Here in the Morning Hour I seek Thee
Calling on Thy gentle presence
Grace amazing, love abounding
Here in the Morning Hour

Here in the Morning Hour

The Rez

PS: Had so much fun w/ the Madrigal interplay, I used the same melody for this Greeting.

. . . Psalm 5

[Patti]

Originally posted by stationmaster:
Here's a set for you Gord...
http://images.animationfactory.com/animations/music/drums/drum_set_playing_blue/drum_set_playing_blue_sm_nwm.gif That is so cool.

[waltsongs]

Here are lyrics to a song co-written with Borderstone.
Here's a link the music
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/8/walterfarmermusic.htm

When Lightfoot Sings
(© 2003 Walter Farmer, Walter LaMont )

Verse
He came down from Canada that's no surprise
With a message about livin' a word to the wise
A voice as fresh as new clover in Spring
Folks stop and listen whenever he sings

Chorus
When Lightfoot sings he sings from the soul
Bringin' us up from the lowest of lows
Put a smile on your face and a tap in your toe
With Folk songs Blues songs or ol' Rock and Roll
When Lightfoot sings he sings from the soul

Verse
There's songs about livin' songs about love
Songs that give praise the good lord above
Ballads of heroes and the reasons we fight
Songs of the woodlands and big city life

Chorus
When Lightfoot sings he sings from the soul
Bringin' us up from the lowest of lows
Put a smile on your face and a tap in your toe
With Folk songs Blues songs or ol' Rock and Roll
When Lightfoot sings he sings from the soul

Verse
If ever you feel You've been dealt a wrong blow
The burdens of livin' have brought you down low
In one of his songs can always be found
Lessons about livin' that turn things around

Chorus
When Lightfoot sings he sings from the soul
Bringin' us up from the lowest of lows
Put a smile on your face and a tap in your toe
With Folk songs Blues songs or ol' Rock and Roll
When Lightfoot sings he sings from the soul

Verse
If ever you find yourself at Massey Hall
A familiar sound shakin' the walls
A sound so smooth that it welcomes you in
Lightfoot and crew are at it again

Chorus
When Lightfoot sings he sings from the soul
Bringin' us up from the lowest of lows
Put a smile on your face and a tap in your toe
With Folk songs Blues songs or ol' Rock and Roll
When Lightfoot sings he sings from the soul
When Lightfoot sings he sings from the soul
He sings to our the souls

Here are links to my other "Lightfoot" Sounding Songs"

http://www.safossils.com/waltsongs/sunset.html
http://www.safossils.com/waltsongs/witoy.html

[brink]

Very Cool, Walt! I do remember something about this from awhile ago. I really like it, you have done a great job. Do I remember correctly that you play all the instruments too?

[ May 09, 2005, 18:20: Message edited by: brink ]

[waltsongs]

Yeah, I play all of the instruments. It's just a keyboard and 12-string guitar actually. I have a small studio set up in a closet....It's amazing what you can do now-a-days with computers and music. Thank you for the very kind words.

Walt

[talbot10]

Originally posted by waltsongs:
Yeah, I play all of the instruments. It's just a keyboard and 12-string guitar actually. I have a small studio set up in a closet....It's amazing what you can do now-a-days with computers and music. Thank you for the very kind words.

Walt Nice job Walt!!! Looking forward to meeting you at Massey if you are going!
Bill HaLL

[waltsongs]

I wish I could be there, but it's a long way from Tucson. I was hoping to catch one of his California dates, but I just couldn't work it in. I'm still enjoying the Harmony CD a lot, it would be nice to hear more of it performed live.

Best,
Walt

[brink]

There's always Reno Walt.

[The Rez]

It's 2am in Balboa; no one in the place here - just "Becker" and me; soon, only "Becker"

Must move this topic forward. I've valued your words and would love to read more (sing real loud, OK?)

I'll leave you and "Becker" w/ a short piece w/ a long story (mercifully left out)

{Insert Applause/Cheers}

Ahem:

HOW I LOVE MY BUCKWHEAT CAKES

How I love my Buckwheat Cakes
Early in the Mornin'
Early in the Mornin'
After lovin' you

The Rez

PS: I'll save The Nude Beach Song until July

. . . "Shut up!" he explained. (Mickey Spillane)

[Sheryl]

LOL!!!!

[Janice]

Hey Rez - I know you started a new thread for poems, prose, etc., but you mentioned that this thread had been deleted and I just wanted to show that it's still here and none of these wonderful words/songs are lost - actually, now that I re-read the thread, Patti's contribution that you mentioned is no longer here, so I'm assuming that Patti must have deleted it.

[The Rez]

Thanks Janice,

I searched and searched for the topic. Didn't remember the Heading. Memory told me it was something more specific to creative posting, but I was incorrect. Thanks for the find.

Now what do we tell poor Bullwinkle,

The Rez

. . . fan mail from some flounder

[The Rez]

Janice, Thanks.

THERE'S SOMETHING 'BOUT MONTANA

There's something 'bout Montana
I can't leave behind
Wild horses run inside of me
At the stangest times

It's something in the rhythm
Riding in the rain
Calling out Montana
Calling out her name

There's something 'bout her beauty
winding through the waves
Longing for the ocean
Echoing through the caves

I sometimes hear her singing
Softly on my name
Whispering California
You'll never be the same

But I don't want to spoil her changes
By getting in the way
Or sing too many love songs
To try and make her stay

It's just that I keep turning
From in to outward bound
There's something 'bout Montana
I can't leave the sound

It's just that in the distance
Falling on a rhyme
There's something 'bout Montana
I can't leave behind

The Rez

. . . like a childhood calling in the wind

[The Rez]

More, please, from y'all. I Love (big L) to read your hearts thoughs and share mine w/ you.

This one I'd not seen in yrs. I wrote it the first day I moved to Balboa, on my 30th B'day (1976.) (Have you ever noticed the sunbeam on the water follows you wherever you walk?)

This is from the perspective of the Exporer Balboa, credited w/ discovering The Pacific.
(All but the last verse)

I FEEL THE DESTINY

My name is Balboa
I come to the Sea
Observing the beauty
Far as the eye can see
I claim it for Spain
In Ferdenand's reign
And for me - It is my Destiny

For I come a traveler
A-long on the roam
Far from the home fires
I would call my own
And live on the Wind
The glorious Wind as she blows
What more need I to know

Consider the Sunbeam
Alive on the Sea
See how that Sunbeam
Shines it's way to me

Consider the Wild Clouds
Painted on High
The hand of my Master
The Journeyman's Eye

So settle me down here
And settle alone
Kindle new home fires
Now to call me own
And live on the Wind
The glorious Wind as she blows
What more need I to know

Consider . . . (Chorus)

My name is Musician
I come to the Sea
Observing the Houses
Far as the eye can see.

But alone on the sand
At Sunset I stand sitt and free
I Feel the Destiny

The Rez

[ June 06, 2005, 13:45: Message edited by: The Rez ]

[The Rez]

Grannie's Song:

The chorus is a toast often proposed by my first wife's mother. I wrote the verses when I was 18.
Tonite out of need.

HERE'S TO YOU . . .

Upon my way to Saturday
I met a Man returning
A smaller Man with yearning eyes
Who I perceived to be less wise than I

Instructing Him to step aside
He looked insted between my eyes
Straight to my surprize
Offering wine and wisdom as He said,

(Chorus)

"Here's to you as good as you are.
Here's to me, as bad as I am.
But as good as you are and as bad as I am,
I'm as good as you are
As bad as I am"

And I begin to understand
There is no one I can command.

Further down The Road I met a man
Taller man, w/ burning eyes
Perceived himself to be more wise than I.
Instructing me to step aside
I looked, instead, between his eyes
Straight to his surprize
Preserving wine and wisodm as I said,

(Chorus)

And I begin to understand
There is no one I can command

Yes, I begin to understand
There is no one we can command

Now, on The Road we meet many men.
Some wise. Some not.
Some tall. Some not so tall.
Or so it will seem.

Let us be shown by others
When we are to blind to see
Just as we show others,
Think, you please with me,

(Chorus)

And I begin to understand
There is no one I can command

Yes, I begin to understand
There is no one we can command

In time, we all must understand
There is no one we can command

The Rez

[The Rez]

White Boy Blues:

"I was born one mornin' on the way to school"
(Adrian Lloyd - 62)

The Rez

. . . Do Wa Diddy Diddy Dum Diddy Do