"Nice Jud. I really like the "tone" I'm left wanting to know a hint (at least) about what the change that's coming is, and why it will just shift the strife but not relieve it."
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SX Taylor knockoff
Howdy fellow GASer's,I have an opportunity to pick up a, SX acoustic for a song. It is a SX20C/NA. The pickguard and bridge are blatant copies of Taylor designs. It is not a current part of SX's line…Continue
Started Jan 11, 2011
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Tom Humphreys replied to Jud Hair's discussion "A New Release" video and lyrics in the group SongwritersTom Humphreys added a discussion to the group Songwriters
Cracked Wide Open Again
A song I wrote in the wake of my wife's death about the process of grieving. Feelings which have been restimulated by the horror of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary.Here's the song on YouTube (words are in the video)See More
Tom Humphreys replied to Phil Manuel's discussion Have Faith in the group Songwriters"Great Lyrics Phil. I'd love to hear it.
Tom"
Tom Humphreys added a discussion to the group SongwritersNew Song: "The Fooler is the Fool"
Hello songwriting folk. I've posted a new song on Youtube with the lyrics in the video stream. I will lead by saying I like it generally but I'm not crazy about it. I'd really like to hear critique, impressions, suggestions. Click here for the song! Thanks!Tom in SeattleSee More
Tom Humphreys replied to Dave Sterenchock's discussion On the nature of collaboration. in the group Songwriters"I have done some minor collaboration with a longtime musical partner. We have not enjoyed enough success to risk any bickering. To be clear the collaboration has mostly involved active critique and coaching through stuck spots in songs. We have…"
Tom Humphreys replied to Gil's discussion 10 Tips for Better Lyric Writing in the group Songwriters"LOL! I'll read later, but it looks like tip #1 might be: "Be the young Bobby Dylan."
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Tom Humphreys replied to Phil Manuel's discussion Nothing to Lose in the group Songwriters"I'll third that. Really like to hear it."
Tom Humphreys commented on Dan Gabel, Editor & Group Publisher's group Songwriters"LOL! Great minds think alike Bob; here's a verse from my song "Cheap Guitar" Which can be found on the Songwriter's Group Here
I got these old secondhand blues, I’m writing secondhand blues...There’s nothing new under…"
Tom Humphreys replied to Tom Humphreys's discussion New Song: Heartache Cafe in the group Songwriters"Grist for the mill!"
Michael S. Jackson replied to Tom Humphreys's discussion New Song: Heartache Cafe in the group Songwriters"Makes sense - perfect sense.
Kidneys produce a hormone that stimulates blood cell production in the marrow. Myeloma is cancer of the marrow (more specifically platelets). Destroys the bones, floods the body with protiens, calcium, phosphorous, etc.…"
Tom Humphreys replied to Tom Humphreys's discussion New Song: Heartache Cafe in the group Songwriters"Michael,
I'm sorry to hear about your wife's cancer and your hell-ride. Sounds like renal failure too? Related or coincidental? Inconsequential I guess. It all adds up to unanticipated, unwished for and unmanageable change. Jesus.
I…"
Michael S. Jackson replied to Tom Humphreys's discussion New Song: Heartache Cafe in the group Songwriters"Tom -
We recently found out (two weeks ago) that my wife has multiple myeloma. She is on chemo twice a week and dialysis three times a week and is ever-so-slowly improving.
I'm sure you can relate to my thoughts of writing a song about going…"
Walt Pilcher replied to Tom Humphreys's discussion New Song: Heartache Cafe in the group Songwriters"Your last paragraph, on process, is how it is for me too, which makes the whole thing very exciting and satisfying when it all gets added up. Thanks for stating it this way."
Tom Humphreys replied to Tom Humphreys's discussion New Song: Heartache Cafe in the group Songwriters"I am capable of writing a hooky chorus. I have a few. But It needs to be in service of the song. Since I think I'm unlikely to become a commercial success I figure I oughtta write 'em as I sees 'em. (hears 'em?).
So I guess my…"
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- Which one of the following describes your involvement in music? (Check all that apply)
- Amateur or recreational musician
- How many years have you been playing guitar?
- 20-30 years
- Which of these instruments do you own or play?
- Flattop steel-string acoustic guitar, Nylon-string guitar, Archtop guitar, Electric guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Resonator guitar, Travel guitar, Bass guitar, Ukulele
- What is your website address?
- http://myspace.com/2ndhandsunday
- What type of music do you like to play?
- Rock, blues, country, folk
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- I don't regularly read Acoustic Guitar
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