Meeting Death in Thrones and Elsewhere
I’m finding myself profoundly affected by the events of the recent broadcast third episode of this eighth and final season of Thrones.
How Important is Honesty in Songwriting?
A recent blog from ReverbNation titled, “Why Honesty is Important in Songwriting” got me thinking about this. And my title isn’t really honest (to tell the truth) because I believe, as did the writer of [...]
Oh, Johnny Crewcut
I have a song called "Johnny Crewcut" about young men I grew up with and went to school with in Gill, MA, and who weren’t as lucky as I was, as I am. The character [...]
To Leonard Cohen
a tribute to Leonard Cohen, who wrote those words and placed them in such a beautiful melody: one his own voice couldn't quite convey, but which he clearly heard.
The 60s Music Challenge
Over on Facebook, I was invited by a friend to post a series of songs from the decade, the 60s Musical Challenge, along with whatever personal and musical history I chose for each post. A [...]