Here is my answer to the latest Song Writing Challenge offered by Minnesota Association of Songwriters ... Challenge Prompt: “Photograph”
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Time it seems just keeps rambling on
Days turn to night and quickly are gone
Someday we all become…
Here is my answer to the latest Song Writing Challenge offered by Minnesota Association of Songwriters ... Challenge Prompt: “Photograph”
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Time it seems just keeps rambling on
Days turn to night and quickly are gone
Someday we all become…
Here is my answer to the latest Song Writing Challenge offered by Minnesota Association of Songwriters ... Challenge Prompt: “Photograph”
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Time it seems just keeps rambling on
Days turn to night and quickly are gone
Someday we all become…
Greg, the lyrics brought tears, silently sliding down my cheek, and a tug at my heart. The words have so much meaning and you found the true meaning of "Photographs" being a timeless picture of our memories. You have a special gift of music and I am so grateful you share with all of us.
Here is my answer to the latest Song Writing Challenge offered by Minnesota Association of Songwriters ... Challenge Prompt: “Photograph”
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Time it seems just keeps rambling on
Days turn to night and quickly are gone
Someday we all become…
Here is my answer to the latest Song Writing Challenge offered by Minnesota Association of Songwriters ... Challenge Prompt: “Photograph”
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Time it seems just keeps rambling on
Days turn to night and quickly are gone
Someday we all become…
Greg this is one of my favorites of all time. Your lyrics really touched me. And that timely harmonica just brings the bittersweet feel of the song. You are amazing!
I'm trying my hand at creating instrumentals for Sync Licensing. This track is actually one file containing 3 pieces of music: Orion's Belt 1, 2 & 3.
You can find my instrumentals on Pond5. Here is the address:
https://www.pond5…
I'm trying my hand at creating instrumentals for Sync Licensing. This track is actually one file containing 3 pieces of music: Orion's Belt 1, 2 & 3.
You can find my instrumentals on Pond5. Here is the address:
https://www.pond5…
I'm trying my hand at creating instrumentals for Sync Licensing. This track is actually one file containing 3 pieces of music: Orion's Belt 1, 2 & 3.
You can find my instrumentals on Pond5. Here is the address:
https://www.pond5…
I'm trying my hand at creating instrumentals for Sync Licensing. This track is actually one file containing 3 pieces of music: Orion's Belt 1, 2 & 3.
You can find my instrumentals on Pond5. Here is the address:
https://www.pond5…
A friend got me excited about writing short instrumentals for Video, TV etc and posting them on Pond5 ( A site catering to that type of thing). I recorded this little banjo piece this morning.
Just in time for St Patrick's Day . . . . And with any luck we might have a bonus "LIVE" Leprechaun track coming soon. The Minnesota Coffee table met and recorded a fun version last night.
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I was…
We have a great bunch of singer/songwriters and their beloved here in Cowtown. You would love being here and you would be loved. Your little creative contingency feels like a more intimate group and more involved in projects together. It gives me the sense of warmth on a winter day in an old log cabin, too cold to go out so you all just make the best of it. I wonder what kind of treats you all bring. What kind of liquids you share... How far you travel to get together. We had what we call a house concert night before last at one of "our" houses. Levi Ray and his dad and husband/wife duo. We all put some money in the kitty and each played for about an hour. After, we always do a little song circle for the rest of us. Tamales, chips and salsa, ice water and wine, cheese cubes and cookies. I would guess many of us drive 15/20 miles. Starts about 7 and we get home about midnight. We also have a weekly, Wednesday evening song circle around a fire pit in the patio at a biker bar called Dirty Water. Everyone plays along. Girls and guys. Some of us go back many years.
If Texas Water had heard this when we were in our hayday (sic) we would have done this one up in three-part harmony. I'm sitting here singing along. Great song for a Fort Worth Saloon.
Here is the latest song challenge offered by the Minnesota Asscociation of Songwriters:
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Your mission this month is twofold:
1. Try creating a boundary between the production of content versus the judging…
I haven't listened to this for a while. Still knocks me out. Amazing presence. If this is not multitracked, if this is one of your coffee table productions, it... nope. No way. Every element is crisp. Flawless delivery. Master vocal. Pristine guitars...da da.
A collab with Tod from the other side....Thanks Tod..... i'm responsible for the waffle & lead ....Thanks for listening
Drink the whiskey
The earth has burned nothing here will grow
It’s just a dust bowl and earth as hard as bone
There…
Jolanda
My favorite "biker."
Jolanda Neff is a Swiss cyclist, who primarily rides in the cross-country cycling and cyclo-cross disciplines, for the Trek Factory Racing team.
This is the first time I have played in drop D
this is a Springsteen song that he borrowed the title from a Pete Seeger song..and I like the way Warren Haynes plays it live...so here is my humble attempt at it...
I have always loved this poem by Robert Frost.
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
BY ROBERT FROST
Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods…
Ahoy, shipmates, it's that there time of year again, when yer ready to hang over the lee rail on account of all them insipid Christmas songs they've been blatting at you everywhere you turn ever since Halloween, if not before.
Well, I've got…
You got the spirit of Christmas right here Robert!
Merry Christmas! I hope you make bail.
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I saw something that you might be interested in:
Irish Whistles made in Russia.
http://forums.chiffandfipple.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=105877
COLORS - For Donna
Roses are red. Violets are blue
I could name a bunch of flowers and colors too
Roses are red. Tulips are too
But I could never name all the colors that look good on you
CHORUS
There was a time my world was black…
The pages of the book were leaking into the dream
Wading through waters of time, an unconscious stream
Eyes begin to flicker, getting heavier with sleep
Takes you by force into the deep
Cobras hood like an open sail
Eternity tries to…
I'm invited to play at Moscow's Banjofest next month. I decided to do a clawhammer banjo set, as nobody much is playing that style over here. I'm recording backing tracks so I can play the tunes with a virtual band, and this mix of this old traditional…
Well this one marked the beginning of better songs as the last few I wrote really didn't please me or anyone so they went to the heap before ever making it here!!!
I was sitting enjoying a refreshing springtime breeze and felt that pull of…
I added some additional lyrics to complete the last verse and we played this around Greg's coffee table last night.
Greg Connor, Mark Lofgren, and Mike Rudquist on guitars and vocals with me....
Hope you enjoy this version as much as the first!
Greg Connor, Scott Zosel and I wrote this one today around my coffee table. It's been awhile since we've had a chance to do that, and it felt like "going home" a bit to us...
We wrote this in support of all those who are trying to find the…
I've taken up Kens Challenge to work on this backer with him.I hope no one is offended by this too much. Its just an opinion , i've tried to describe the conflict in American politics and the world to the new President Trumps and his attitudes…
We were around the coffee table on Thursday night and dusted this one off from my 2014 archive. Greg Connor and Mark Lofgren pitching in on vocals and guitars....
I like this 2017 version....
They Don't Matter To Me
Some fools don’t…
I KEEP MY RADIO ON
I keep my radio on
From sunset to dawn
Keeps the spooks at bay
Scares them all away
I keep my radio on
I guess some folks got no problems
Some folks got no regrets
Don’t know how they do it
I’m not there yet…
“You commented on my song I KEEP MY RADIO ON. You also added, “I once had someone call me selling a security system. I told them “I don’t need it.” They will only come in here once.” Did you write that song?*”
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No, I never wrote the song, but always thought I would begin the song with the sound of my 12 guage shotgun as I open the action.
Em
Well, some folks got big noses
Some folks got big ass
Some folks stand out in the aisle
Make it hard to pass
Am
Some folks got money
Em
They say, “That’s just how it goes.”
B7 A
They make it hard for folks like me
Am Em
To keep…
Comments on Greg Connor's stuff
Gregg, Been there done that so it resinates in my memories. Picked my self up too and found my way. Good stuff. May I cover it? JOHN BENNETT
Wow...this is gorgeous!!! Those lyrics are powerful (I have chills). That challenge really produced!
Blimey, that last verse is a killer Greg ..... Pure magic mate .... Pure Magic .....
Greg, the lyrics brought tears, silently sliding down my cheek, and a tug at my heart. The words have so much meaning and you found the true meaning of "Photographs" being a timeless picture of our memories. You have a special gift of music and I am so grateful you share with all of us.
You win!!! Colleen is right, love the lyrics and harmonica.
Greg this is one of my favorites of all time. Your lyrics really touched me. And that timely harmonica just brings the bittersweet feel of the song. You are amazing!
one mo' time.
wheels ain't off yet but they wobbling :) Nice vox - good tune man.
Basically, a Master class in songwriting Greg, love it ....... Oh , and BTW send that to Nashville, as they say, ' It's a smash hit '
Your songs are always so uplifting! Even when the wheels are off the wagon. Your voice is awesome on this one!
Very very nice...love the feel! May be some of your best vocals...great mix as well!!
So cool. Where's Bee? Plz say hi. Geasjustice@gmail.com
Corollary https://alonetone.com/kavin/tracks/orions-belt-trilogy
4:07 starts a song on it's own. write it man.
really good listen Sir.
you a bad man. or should I say bad ass man? for some odd reason Orion's belt is always inspiring. ~WG
Ohhhh yea! Man that sounds good! Love it!
We have a great bunch of singer/songwriters and their beloved here in Cowtown. You would love being here and you would be loved. Your little creative contingency feels like a more intimate group and more involved in projects together. It gives me the sense of warmth on a winter day in an old log cabin, too cold to go out so you all just make the best of it. I wonder what kind of treats you all bring. What kind of liquids you share... How far you travel to get together. We had what we call a house concert night before last at one of "our" houses. Levi Ray and his dad and husband/wife duo. We all put some money in the kitty and each played for about an hour. After, we always do a little song circle for the rest of us. Tamales, chips and salsa, ice water and wine, cheese cubes and cookies. I would guess many of us drive 15/20 miles. Starts about 7 and we get home about midnight. We also have a weekly, Wednesday evening song circle around a fire pit in the patio at a biker bar called Dirty Water. Everyone plays along. Girls and guys. Some of us go back many years.
If Texas Water had heard this when we were in our hayday (sic) we would have done this one up in three-part harmony. I'm sitting here singing along. Great song for a Fort Worth Saloon.
I haven't listened to this for a while. Still knocks me out. Amazing presence. If this is not multitracked, if this is one of your coffee table productions, it... nope. No way. Every element is crisp. Flawless delivery. Master vocal. Pristine guitars...da da.
Comments made by Greg Connor
Wow . . . . That got my blood pumping! Replay ................................................
Short and a bit of a sweet surprise.
Great way to launch into the new year!
Beautiful song James!
You got the spirit of Christmas right here Robert! Merry Christmas! I hope you make bail. __________________________________________ I saw something that you might be interested in: Irish Whistles made in Russia. http://forums.chiffandfipple.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=105877
Yes, this song is filled with optimism and hope. You pointed us in the right direction!
Reminds me of my "YOOT". Sounds like a fun experiment.
Wow . . . Heavy but extremely interesting
That sounded fantastic! it would be fun to see your whole performance.
This is a wonderful song! It will be fun to hear it on "Minnesota HomeBrew" next Thursday. Our little coffee table sessions are a lot of fun!
This one is a keeper! Beautiful song.
WOW !!! A perfect balance of poetry and artistic expression. Beautiful Tess!
A great afternoon of songwriting. This one is a real keeper!
Good one!
I love our MINNESOTA COFFEE TABLE SERIES Lots of fun!
That's impressive! Well done.
“You commented on my song I KEEP MY RADIO ON. You also added, “I once had someone call me selling a security system. I told them “I don’t need it.” They will only come in here once.” Did you write that song?*” ............ No, I never wrote the song, but always thought I would begin the song with the sound of my 12 guage shotgun as I open the action.
Wow! That's a powerful song! Good lyrics too.
Good song! Nice Build up throughout the song.
*W H I S K E Y !* It's not just for breakfast anymore. Nice work guys.