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July 02, 2009
The Adventure Continues
I had put it off long enough. Sandy, my songwriting partner, had sent me a lyric. I had read it as soon I opened her email, and immediately began thinking about what kind of music I would put to it. I kept thinking, and I kept thinking. For a couple of weeks I kept thinking.
Finally, I had to tell myself, “You’re always telling songwriters not to be afraid to just start writing, so practice what you preach. Get going!”
So I sat down last Monday with a blank piece of music paper, and Sandy’s lyric. I wrote down the tune as I heard it in my mind. Then I waited until Sheryl left the house for an appointment, and recorded a “work tape” (actually a “work CD”) in the studio. Of course, I’m thinking to myself, “But what if Sandy doesn’t like it?" Finally, I sent an MP3 of my VERY rough demo to her.
OK, she liked it! Whew! But now we have before us the even more arduous task of re-writing.
When we get this song polished to the point where we are happy with it, then perhaps will let you all hear it. (With Sandy singing it, I hope!)
Posted by leonolguin at July 2, 2009 11:42 AM