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Musical Inspiration and Joy. . A personal Experience
By David c Deal
In about 2005 the band I had been in, called “One of These Daze”, ended in that painful way such bands often do. I suddenly found myself without musical direction and found myself brainstorming for direction with two musician friends, Tim and Andy. Suddenly inspiration hit, “I’ll make a cd which reflects all of the spiritual experiences I have had in my life. No religion, just pure experiences.”
At that moment a four year journey began which consumed my non working hours. Often I have taken part in long discussions about where artistic and in particular musical inspiration germinates. I mostly rely on the explanation provided by Victor Wooten in his marvelous book, “The Music Lesson”. He labels the source of creative musical energy as “Music” with a capital M, treating Music as an active, conscious spirit behind all true musical expression. As I look back at that era between 2005 and 2009 I can now perceive how I was indeed the fortunate recipient of “Music’s” energy, direction, motivation and blessed possession.
During those years, one by one, I was provided with the musical seeds of what became the various songs on the CD Transformations. My constant effort in writing these songs, practicing them, learning how to record at a new home studio was not experienced as effort but as intense, concentrated joy. When working on a song I would think, “Tom’s guitar style would be great on this, or Cynthia’s voice would sound great on this” and one by one musicians of the finest quality would record their inspirations at my asking. Never did a single musician refuse a request to add to any of the songs on the CD and not once did any of their contributions not fit beautifully. Fourteen different musicians participated. A young artist/musician friend volunteered to design the CD cover which I swear is truly a work of art. A local musician/studio owner recorded three of the songs at no charge and mentored my efforts to learn how to record in my newly created home studio. Now that I look back I am aware how “Music” was actively shaping not just me but all of these other musicians and artists.
I followed publication of the CD by earnestly learning about record labels, publicity, internet publication, ASCH, copyright laws, “song shoppers” and discovered that marketing a CD is not nearly as enjoyable as creating such a project.
I am now aware that “Music” has withdrawn a large percentage of the inspiration which flowed through my being during those years. She still periodically uses my limited talents in writing, performing, collaborative creation and/or in the production of individual songs and when she does I feel my musically driven soul again burst into focused light. I am blessed and extremely grateful for her inspiration both in the past and the present. In conclusion, I want to express my gratitude at being a “conduit” along with so many old and new friends; for being a shared recipient of Music’s inspirational energy.
Pleased to announce the release of our latest song, "Short-term Fantasy", a real life story about two people meeting in a bar from our album, "A Reason to Walk in the Rain". Hope all of you enjoy it. Music, lyrics, performance and production by Bill Thompson Check it out on our artist page.
I uploaded a new song called "Cry In The Night". Please give it a listen if you get a chance.
http://www.mixposure.com/sam-houston/audio/19080/cry-in-the-night
The Award Polls are now open! Keep in mind that we will no longer allows entries after March 28th. We will then keep the poll open for another week so you can listen to all entries!!
Mixposure 2014 Songwriting Music Award Poll
Mixposure 2014 Rock Music Award Poll
The TrueVulgarians are pleased to announce the release of our newest song, "Don't Look at Me That Way", music, lyrics, performance and production by Bill Thompson. Hope everyone enjoys it! http://www.mixposure.com/the-truevulgarians/audio/19036/dont-look-at-me-that-way
Welcome to the Mixposure.com 2014 Music Awards. There will be 4 categories this year. These are Best Country Song, Best Rock Song, Best Blues Song and Best Songwriter of 2014.
The songwriting competition is open to all indie artists as well as working artists who want to be heard, recognized, and rewarded for their songwriting talent. There will be one award issued for this category and all genres of music are accepted.
Please post any questions you have!
The Rules:
1. You must be a member of Mixposure.com to enter or vote
2. One song per genre per artist. Let's avoid crossovers everyone. If it is close to multiple genres, pick one genre only.
3. Voting is by registered Mixposure Members. One vote per person per genre. We have it locked down by ip/user. (more on this coming soon!)
4. Anyone found cheating will have all songs entered removed. (this is for fun people, if you need to cheat, something is seriously wrong with you!)
5. All songs must be from 2014. Please do not submit tunes from a few years back. We want to recognize songs from the prior year only.
6. No covers!!!
7. The winners will receive a Trophy and will be featured on Mixposure.com as well as Social Media sites
8. All songs will be played by the Mixposure.com DJ's on their shows (genre conditional on some shows)
9. The contest starts January 17th and will end on March 28th, 2015
10. Voting information wil be posted soon
11. Mixposure reserves the right to modify the rules at any given time with or without notification.
Jesus..!! How long..?
You know that feeling you get... when things are just shit... and you get tired of fighting..? I have had that moment for fucking ages and ages. People became distant, music becam non existent and I could just... not... be... arsed.
I'm surprised (but pleased) to find my page working and even had a listen to some of the stuff on it. It sounds well... painfully unfinished and under[roduced but you know... it still has something.
Well hellp again... my gear is in bags and boxes... me recording stuff (as much as it i) is also in boxes and my PC with the software on it... yeah... in a box too.
Please make me want to get it out... I ned t get back to something.
Re-recorded full version of Whiskey Mist. Please give it a listen.
http://www.mixposure.com/sam-houston/audio/18899/whiskey-mist
I know everyone was a bit busy with the Holidays but I did not want to let this Joe Cocker's passing go unnoticed. Talk about an amazing musician. What a talent.
JOE COCKER -With A Little Help From My Friends- 1969 Woodstock..
Joe Cocker - You are so beautiful (nearly unplugged)
Joe Cocker - You Can Leave Your Hat On (LIVE in Dortmund) HD
A MAGIC SEEMS TO SHINE THROUGH YOU
EACH AND EVERY YEAR
YOU SPARKLE LIKE THE SNOWFLAKES DO
PLACING SMILES ON LAUGHTER'S TEAR
LADY WINTER TREASURED BY YOU
LIKE THE STAR UPON YOUR TREE
I CAN'T KEEP FROM FEELING BLUE
THINKING BACK WHEN SHE WAS ME
THE ICY WINDS BLOW THROUGH ME
I SIT WITH MY HOT TEA
SNUGGLED UP WITH MEMORIES
WHEN WILL MISS FROSTBITE LEAVE ?
JUST WHEN THE WEATHER CHANGES
CLOUDS START TO ROLL AWAY
I TRY TO WRITE NEW PAGES
THINKING OF WAYS TO MAKE YOU STAY
THE CLOUDS ARE NEVER GONE TOO LONG
AND SOON YOU'VE FORGOTTEN ME
CUZ' LADY WINTER COMES SINGIN' A SONG
AND THROUGH HER, YOU CAN'T SEE ME
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