[pompeyjazz]

Yesterday evening on the Zoom call, @ChrisPrice @Wicked Deeds @PaulAds and myself were kicking around some ideas for a new songwriter challenge. I think that everyone enjoyed the Alien Genre challenge last year and the addition of the "Spinning wheel of fate" gave the challenge additional impetus and interest.

So, just kicking this off for input - Nothing has been decided yet, but the loose idea was to select a number of "Headlines" or News stories that we could add to the spinning wheel and then allocate one to each participant - The challenge would be to write a song to the particular headline or story allocated to you !!

I would dust down the spinning wheel and we could allocate the stories "live" on the Zoom call on Friday 16th April

Who's in

As I say, this is just a loose idea at the moment so any ideas on how to run this show would be much appreciated

Cheers

John

[PaulAds]

Really like this idea...hopefully we can get a dozen or so who are up for having a crack at it 😀

[5 guys named Lars]

Sounds interesting. Count me in. 

[Boydie]

This sounds like a great idea and might be just what I need to get writing again

Count me in!

[Wicked Deeds]

Yes,  we had a good discussion about this last night and I think there is great mileage in this to increase participation amongst forum members.  Are we doing this as individuals or are we teaming up with cowriters.  Perhaps we could do a combination i.e. write our own entry and also submit a collaboration.  I'm definitely up for this and urge as many people as possible to get on bard with this project.

Paul

[Wicked Deeds]

@Boydie  If there is an option for a collaboration on this, I would love to work alongside you.  It think perhaps it's long overdue for you and I to write together.  I'm happy to write lyrics to your musical backing.  Maybe you could write to mine.  Alternatively, we could take turns to write contrasting sections of the song to compliment the finished product. You or I could  sing or perhaps we could share vocal duties.  However you would like to approach this would be welcome to me.  I'm happy to be guided by you.

Sen  me a PM if you'd like to do this.

Paul

[ChrisPrice]

I failed to deliver the goods on the stolen riff competition so I better get my ass into gear this time! I'm in:)

[pompeyjazz]

Great 👍 Looks like 6 in already. Roll up, roll up. It's going yo be a fascinating challenge and a bit of fun 😀

[MichaelA]

2020 was indeed a dull year. Until the incredible spinning wheel came along to bring much needed excitement. So, without the spinning wheel I am out. But with the amazing spinning wheel’s inclusion who could be out? Not me! So I am definitely in!  But no fixing it this year @pompeyjazz 

[Sterix]

I'm up for possibly providing some lyrics if anyone would want them.

[Wicked Deeds]

Bumping this again to encourage further participation.  If anyone wants to throw a few more headlines  into the ring, all would be welcome.  Perhaps with enough titles, we could each have two spins of the wheel to increase our options.

Paul

[Sterix]

@Wicked Deeds What headlines have you got so far? Do they have to be current/recent/any time at all headlines?

[Wicked Deeds]

Hi @Sterix,

I believe that John @pompeyjazz is collating the title.  He has produced an initial list and I've also sent a collection of titles to him.  Why not throw one or two into the mix by way of personal message to John for inclusion on the wheel of fortune spin so that tiles can be allocated to writers. 

Anyone else reading this message should feell welcome to join in the competition!

Paul

[pompeyjazz]

Yes, please do, although headlines won't be revealed until spinning wheel night !

[Neil C]

@pompeyjazz I’d be up for this and a collab. @MichaelA ?