Good morning
@rightly,
thank you buddy. I've downed tools since writing the the album so quickly. That was a month or so ago and now I feel the urge to write again. Unfortunately I have to suppress the urge as once I start, it takes over my life and there are so many other demands on time. Once again, thank you.
Paul
@moraamarolaloba,
thank you for writing this review.
Accordion is such a beautiful instrument. I guess I have to write in a poetic manner. I do so to create something beautiful from ugly observations of life.
Many thanks
Paul
@Elvis Nash,
I'm going to let the 'f' word ride. I have no aspirations for this song other than to concisely express my feelings. Usually, I stay clear of the use of stronger words in my writing but I believe this word perfectly conveys my thoughts. No need to tailor this as it's sole purpose is to exist as the original thought which simply flowed during the initial writing process.
Thank you
Paul
Hey John,
@pompeyjazz, it gave me such a buzz to write a song each day as it reminded me that I'm still abe to write effectively. It was an accomplishment because each one was written after a hard day at work. I believe that I allocated a maximum of 90 minutes to each new composition. as you said, it represents a snapshot of my thoughts for a particular month. As you know, I went on to produce 5 of the new songs. I continued the writing process after the 7 or 8 that I sent you and stopped writing at 12 songs. I believe that you enjoyed 'A Tidal Wave From Hell'. I was really pleased with the emotion in some of the lyrics to various songs. A shed a tear to the following lyric ''Miami or Sterling, the school yard and the zoo" from" 'A Piece Of My heart'. I think if a song can evoke this, then the writing is honest.
A big thank you to you John.
Paul
Good morning
@Dorian,
Drums have always been my nemesis. However, I love to include toms. I always think that they bring something extra to a drum track My studio is currently packed away so I doubt if I will revisit this song.
Many thanks for your kind review
Paul
@PaulAds,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and generous review.
I think, you clearly see that I wear my heart on my sleeve during the writing process. When I first began to write, I did so to create something that I believed would be perfect. This has been my response to disappointment, injustice, hurt and ugliness, either experienced or observed in life. Equally, life can can also be quite beautiful.
I'm aware that I can't control what happens during a life-time. When my life is out of control, I write to readdress the balance. (I guess that I had some major balancing to do in March when I wrote the album). Creating beauty within a musical framework is achievable. It's my response to the ferocity of living and the disappointment of life experiences. We all have internal battles and are required to fight back in numerous ways in order to get through this life journey.
Writing is like a balm. Without the struggles and beauty, I doubt that poetry and music would be written.
thank you
@PaulAds.
Paul