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georgeinar · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 11:24 am Post subject:

I keep paper with me in my briefcase and when I'm working on my lyrics, so when I get stuck I turn on my mp3 player and listen to different kinds of rock music and as I hear other songs going I get an idea for my song and then I write it down. This happens on the train or anywhere I am. I don't copy the artists lines, but I will just get a word or two that suggests a subject matter or catchy phrase that will strengthen the chorus etc. It breaks me out of that narrow groove I find myself in at times when I run out of ideas. Also, since I tend to write funny words, when we joke around at work and I say something, sometimes that smart remark becomes part of my song.
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DrWho · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:04 pm Post subject:

lyrics and ideas - I should try your technique George. I also remember Alex saying he used to go to a cafe and just listen to conversations around him and take notes. I can't write lyrics to for nothing.

ellll - Dude, we love your music! I think u r ur biggest critic.

Yes - there is variety here - Cool

So the deadline is on the END of the month - correct?

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Diego · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 1:19 pm Post subject:

ellll · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 5:03 pm Post subject:

Diego, you sound like me...!

I used to run around with manuscript paper everywhere I went...now I.(me, who refuses almost all tech..), I keep a pocket recorder that uses a chip..and I just hum the tune I hear, or invent mentally...or turn it on when I hear something...that even goes with ambience, like traffic/rain/crowd noise..etc...

Now, I don't use many....but I DO have them and thats good, if it was a real --- kicker you might never hear again.., 'cause I just hear a bar....and it takes me back to it..GREAT..(and also there are sites online that will recog. a short burst of music, and identify it..not real well yet...but thats gonna get better in the future)..When it is some accidental thing on a recording/radio etc, and you just hit rec...and go back later..and commit it to paper if you wish...!!

Regards all!!ellll (John) Rolling Eyes

Lorenzo · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 5:13 pm Post subject:

Diego · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 6:12 pm Post subject:

georgeinar · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 11:53 pm Post subject:

In response to the question of when our songs are due. They are due by that last day of each month. So by the last day of February you should have posted your song at least the first time so I can check your name off the list. For me I try to stay ahead of the game and post early in the month to get feedback and do some re-writing/tweaking. But that's just me. As long as you post something before the months ends, then you met your deadline. That's how it works. Now for those who fall behind, not that we will have any this year, but you can catch up, but looking at the past years, it does not always go well for those who miss the initial deadline. And please make sure I get you checked off the list if you're late so I can at least show you did complete your song. Perhaps I can indicate on the checklist which songs were late, like the word late in brackets or something. As it's not fair to the rest who struggled to make it in on time.
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unimon · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 11:59 pm Post subject: New OSAM

George,
Please add my name to your list of participants in this latest round.
Regards,
Tom

ellll · Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:03 am Post subject:

Hey Tom...!!

Long time...Glad you are aboard!!!! (it won't be a.bored, I am sure...!)!

Regards!!! ellll (John) Rolling Eyes

(And Diego...Go ahead and get the gadget...I think it might be best to get Lorenzo off you....)

Daz · Retired Joined: 01 Jan 2002 Posts: 10829

Excellent news from Tom there Cool

georgeinar · Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:20 am Post subject:

jazlover · Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:21 am Post subject:

Kewl Beans ! This is a great line up!
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georgeinar · Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:22 am Post subject:

Hey, Unimom, I'm shocked you've got 12 more songs in you, you must be the most prolific songwriter we got in here, except maybe for Rabbit, who also seems to post a lot of tunes. You've really given these Osams the run for their money. And I can't wait to hear your new stuff.
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ellll · Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 1:45 am Post subject:

Yeah...I am a fan of Tom and his art song sound...Really looking forward to them!

ellll Rolling Eyes

DrWho · Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 2:04 am Post subject:

Hi Tom - Man U R prolific!!!!

Welcome to OSAM 3 Smile

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