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Did he just say Dylan and Cohen have produced some shit? *shudder* ;) You wouldn't happen to have a couple' examples, would ya? Y'know... Just to keep as reminders that we are all mortal? I could really use some sappy Dylan right now... As for the rest, I guess you've busted me Krystof01...

CMiller, you've got my formula... Pad and pen by the piano or guitar. Also straight sober. Also after the fact. If I dive into an emotion to quickly, I might get alot written, but none of it will be any good. Angle is often the toughest to find: From which perspective do I want to say I'm hurt...

Based on what posts of yours I've read, Treeline, I'd have to say your pen is a crafty one. Here's hoping the muse visits you more often...

I'd heard somewhere that Hendrix was a solid writer. Something we tend to forget because of his guitar prowess. This is all I needed to convince me that he was, indeed, godsent: The Wind Cries Mary (Jimi Hendrix) After all the jacks are in their boxes And the clowns have all gone to bed You...

HEY!! What's up Dragon? My curiosity is running amuck! What happened to Flame's post?

Hey Buck: Make sure you let us know how to sample your work! I'd love to hear some of it... And Randy, I'm afraid B62's knows his shit pretty well. I've taken marketing classes, talked to corporate and copyright lawyers and the verdict in every instance was the same: Unless your friend just...

Composing music is second nature to me. I wrote my first song on piano before I ever played a cover. Ok, it was crap, but you get the idea. This being said, I'd rather leave my mark as a top-notch lyricist than composer. Don't ask me why, but I've got this insane ambition of ending up as one of...

10/4 on that score, dragonworks! The no.1 reason for my scrapping any lyric is because its corny. And the no.1 reason for my cornyness is taking myself to damn seriously. Whenever I keep it light, the heavy makes its way into it all its own. And it makes it that much more legit. Case in point...

Cool name, DNiles. Thanks for your suggestions, people. I'm still drilling. In time, I guess, something will just stick itself to my skin... And what's the deal with Bono? Is it his real name? And what inspired Sting? Anyone know? My personal favorite is still Seal. Him and that Britney Spears...

!!! Jon X, I'm speachless! That process is just so damned clever! Who came up with it?

Wow... Never heard of it, but I'll get to digging. I just don't get these people who rip off lyrics. Any self-respecting songwriter should be proud that his repertoire is his own. Anyways. I'm on it! I'll let you know as soon as I get some info!

Yeah, know what you mean. I should be writing now instead of hangin' round these threads... But... *sigh*... Oh, alright already! I'll get back to work... soon enough... And I'll listen to your material as soon as I get to a comp with soundcard. (Got one at home). Looking forward to it!

Oh yeah, (I wuz fergittin' this part) more often than not, though, I just steal stuff from obscure and/or not yet signed artists who've confided their lax copyright protection habits to me. Anybody got anything for me? I'm in need of a hit!

From Ani DiFranco's "Everest": from the depth of the pacific to the height of everest and still the world is smoother than a shiny ball-bearing so i take a few steps back and put on a wider lens and it changes your skin, your sex, and what your wearing distance shows your silloutte to be a...

What haven't you been writing? Lyrics or music? As far as words go, I might have some tips to get the ball rolling. But often, its just a question of giving yourself the time... Like you said: The habit part of it (which I read as meaning discipline) is a bitch! I'm in the same boat with this...

Thx Gibs. I was contemplating Qasper, as I did the 46,932 other names I'd given myself in the past year, but when it comes down to telling people face-to-face "hey there, I'm Casper, only with a Q!", it just... doesn't seem to fly... Don't ask me why. Still, I might just do that. Any word on...

Ok. I'm corny. I'll admit to that. But it struck a chord when I got down on myself for not being a brilliant enough composer/lyricist. It basically made me smile, something I hadn't done in a while. Perspective, y'know?

He he. Yeah. The demise of the professional songwriter came when singer-songwriters took over the scene. Now, except in Country (and don't get me started) and some Jazz (new stuff is harder to come by, though - everyone just sticks to the classics or writes their own) the only professional...

I found you all! Praise the... Um... Forget that. I'm happy! (yeah, better)! At this pace, the VS will outnumber the homereckers by... Valentine's day 2002... hmmm. Ok, peace, then... he he... so... how's Cakewalk runnin'? He he...

Who blew you away? Bob Dylan's got some, but I'm also a big Ani Difranco fan. She tackles some pretty heavy issues with flair and strong narration. Anyone have particular songs or songwriters who just demolished your ego out of pure talent? Care to share?