Hey Bruce and Hawk,
Sorry I didn't get back on this thread, to answer you, last night, but I was putting together another YouTube video, for you two(was up till 4:33 AM)!%^!$%^%#@%@I%^#I^!!!.....when the computer froze. So, I'm going to put together some tunes for you(The video had about 5-6 on it), so in case you wanted to do a music project, you'd have a better taste of more possibilities. One song, though, I promised Little Hawk first dibs on it. We just have had a helluva time getting it through the mail, and him being able to open it. It was easier when I'd send files, via Yahoo Messenger. So when I get these done, I'll load it up to YouTube, but they will be 'Private'....to limit the public exposure, at this time. They are vocals (female)..except for Little Hawk's. I was thinking, we could continue to use this thread, if you want, but I wasn't wanting to usurp Bruce's subject, with yakking about these other tunes. Little Hawk started one up titles "Calling GfS", if you wanted to use that one...OR...we can use this one. It's up to whatever you want to do.
Anyway, I'll be gone most of the day, but I WILL be back, later...hopefully with some 'new'(?) material for your review. OK?

Warmest Regards......and Little Hawk, you've been a Great Friend! Love ya'!..........(That's only cause, you're 'clear')

GfS

P.S. Oh shit, I forgot to post the 'Ten Commandments for Musicians'..hold on, I'll get it................>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>......

                   "Ten Commandments for Musicians"

I AM the heart and soul within you, You shall not imitate other player's licks, or singer's voices, thinking they are better than your heart!

You shall not sing from your heart in vain, nor in vanity.

You shall not make yourself an idol, in your own eyes, nor for anyone else.

You shall not bear false witness to how much you know about anything, therefore blocking new input.

You shall take breaks, and use that time to focus, and not ask people 'Did you like it?' (Besides, you might want to give the audience a break, from putting up with you, ...for not obeying the first three!)

Honor sound, and your tunings. You can always tell a 'purist', they're always out of tune! It shows arrogance. (See 1, 2, and 3).

Thou shall not murder your partners, by drowning them out! BLEND!! Nor shall you be suicidal, and proud of it!

Thou shall not commit adultery, or wish for it, as a reward for a good gig. When you have that much to learn, your music isn't saying much from the heart! (See 1,2,and 3.)

Thou shall not steal licks, and then announce A 'NEW ORIGINAL SONG' you just wrote. If stealing is in your heart, please don't play, or sing!…Matter of fact, SHUT UP!

Thou shall not covet thy neighbor's ax. The right sound is in your head, and heart, so get the right instrument that lets you speak the TRUTH...not that you got a 'prestigious' ax, to impress people, that if you were any good, you'd be able to afford it. (See 1,2,and 3.)

Sub-part B: Thou shall not fear, nor have bad attitudes about sound equipment, nor processors. If you don't think you're dealing with sound, shut up, and don't play!

Thou shall not precede a song with lengthy 'histories' of how you came to write it...just play it. If it is interesting, someone will ask you about it. They came to hear music, not how 'special' you think you are! (See 1,2, and 3.)

Thou shall use anything you need to make the song sound the way you hear it....the audience will be the judge of your 'taste'.

If you play stoned, remember, to YOU the song may FEEL great, even if the notes are all wrong! Learn the discipline of FOCUS instead!

Thou shall PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE, so when you perform, you can listen and speak to God, with your heart, and not be 'SELF-conscious', but 'GOD conscious'. Those who commit the sin of SELF consciousness, shall make mistakes. Your PRACTICE will set you're abilities free! Let your mind and heart be upon God, and let Him play through you. (See 1,2,and 3.) Play to God, thanking Him for HIS gift to you. The audience is only your witness, and they'll think its to them, and then you bring them with you....and remember, WE ARE ONE

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OK..there it is..it works, too!