The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #53038   Message #3302643
Posted By: Stewart
05-Feb-12 - 02:38 PM
Thread Name: Lyr ADD: The Old Figurehead Carver (Cody, Swain)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: The Old Figurehead Carver (Cody, Swain)
Becky, that's true - my transcriptions are just for the pitches. It's much too complicated to put in all the dotted notes, syncopation and rhythms that a singer might do in singing the song. It's the same for traditional instrumental music. Each singer has to create his/her own version of the song, the timing and the rhythm. You have to make the song your own.

John Roberts does a fine version of this song. But one shouldn't attempt to just copy his or any other person's singing of the song. Create your own interpretation.

Cheers, S. in Seattle