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February 20, 2009
Lyrist 101
Here’s another blog I think anyone who is interested in songwriting should check out. Its written by my friend Linda Schaible from Orlando, FL.
http://lyrist101.blogspot.com/
Now, you may be wondering, what is a “lyrist?”
This term originated with the great songwriter Oscar Hammerstein, who wrote countless famous songs in partnership with Richard Rodgers. (Remember “The Sound of Music?”)
He preferred to be called a “lyrist” rather than a “lyricist.”
Later on, the great songwriter Sammy Cahn adopted this term to refer to what he did.
At Lyrist 101, you’ll gain some great insight into the art of songwriting. Here’s what Linda has to say about herself (taken from her blog):
A member of the duo Amelia Earhart Returns during the '90s. Received some air play on WMCW in Spindale NC. I'm a published poet, and winner of the Bain-Swiggett poetry prize for forms; collaborated on the score for a PBS documentary; shared the stage with Christine Kane, Gillian Welch, Mindy Smith, Guy Carawan, Stacey Earle and The Nields. Can play 5 or 6 instruments (not all at the same time, and most not very glamorous) and come from a family of British musicians. Unfortunately none were Beatles, but it's a legacy I'm proud of - Huthwaite Prize Band was started by my great-great-great grandfather (my mum's a Cooper) in 1857.
Enjoy the blog!
That’s right, enjoy her blog, and keep reading this one, too!
Posted by leonolguin at February 20, 2009 11:45 AM