Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: Genie
Date: 28 Jun 07 - 05:11 AM

I agree, Frank.

That "Trad" guy (gal?) had a way with songwriting and would be a great "master" to study.

Genie

§;-D

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: Stringsinger
Date: 25 Jun 07 - 11:56 AM

Good song Amos! Need to see more like it. Not much for pubs or bars but I sure like the specificity and the characters you presented. I'd like to see this kind of a model for folkstyle writing rather than the chest-beating rants you hear these days or the psuedo-profundity of poppy love ballads done in a breathy or growly over-dramatic pinched vocal style .

The best thing is to write your own songs but study the masters...Woody, Jean Ritchie, Christopherson, Prine, Jimmy Driftwood and be sure to study the anonymous folk music from the world of cultures.

Frank

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: SharonA
Date: 24 Jun 07 - 11:17 PM

Amos: Lovely, lovely job. The term "colour scheme" was the only thing that gave me pause (sounds a bit interior-designerish to me -- there must be a more colloquial term for the same thing, but since I'm not British either I wouldn't know it). I could get all pedantic about how "in" and "Inn" don't technically rhyme since they're homophones, but of course there are plenty of homophones in traditional folk songs so it hardly matters. I'm sure that all the Station Inn folk will be quite pleased ("chuffed?") to hear your song... especially Emma!

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: Amos
Date: 24 Jun 07 - 12:14 AM

MG:

I could do it. Send me a pm with the lyrics. (I dunno what b.c. is...).


A

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: Genie
Date: 23 Jun 07 - 05:23 PM

Good on ya, Amos!   Another keeper!

§:-D

Genie

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: GUEST,mg
Date: 23 Jun 07 - 05:19 PM

Hi..great song..

I wonder if someone could help me put the tune to some words one of the Fisher Poets wrote...his wife asked me if I could but so far I have not and I am way overdue. The problem for me is I think the rhythm is a mite off for a tune...but please to b.c. me at [e-mail] and I will send you the words once I am work...he wants it to be like a drinking song..because it is about square bottles of rum or whiskey not rolling around on a ship. mg

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: harpmolly
Date: 23 Jun 07 - 02:59 PM

Wheeeeee!

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: Amos
Date: 23 Jun 07 - 12:53 PM

Okey-dokey!! SC has approved the recording and sent the dough to the 'Cat, so everything is just right!

A

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: Amos
Date: 22 Jun 07 - 08:21 PM

Thanks, Bert!

Does anyone out there know whether Skycaptain, about whom I have no further information, has heard this?

He has not responded to the posted recording to date. I am assuming he has made good on the requirement to donate to the Cat maintenance fund oen way or another.

Amos

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: Bert
Date: 20 Jun 07 - 08:56 PM

Great!!!

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: GUEST,Ms lemon on her mobile
Date: 20 Jun 07 - 08:40 PM

A friend of mine www.myspace.com/fuzzybrown has written a lovely one called fol-diddle-eye-doe-diddle-eye-ay. I think it's brilliant!
Sal

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: Amos
Date: 20 Jun 07 - 02:52 PM

Aw, Moll, wouldja? I think I'd like that... :D


A

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: harpmolly
Date: 20 Jun 07 - 02:11 PM

Amos, if you don't stop being so freakin' talented I'm going to have to smack you. :P :D

Molly

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: Amos
Date: 20 Jun 07 - 08:32 AM

Well, I hope it gets sung in the Snug on some jolly evening. Thanks, folks!


A

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: Fergie
Date: 20 Jun 07 - 06:16 AM

Good man yerself Amos. Well Done. Thats a fine song, and well sung too.
Fergus

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: Doktor Doktor
Date: 20 Jun 07 - 05:23 AM

Hearty applause!

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: Amos
Date: 20 Jun 07 - 12:36 AM

Chords as played:
D-- -------------G------D
If you come down to Whitby's town
D--------------A
Just looking for a frolic
D-- -------------G------D
You might drop by a little pub
D--------A-------------D
Where no-one's melancholic!
D-- -------------G------D
Not just a common tap and spile,
D--------------A
All sorts get welcomed in,
D-- -------------G------D
To lift a glass and sing a tune
D--------A-------------D
At Whitby's Station Inn!

          D-G-------Em--------
CHO:And oh, we have a jolly time
----------Em7----------------A
When the reg'lar crowd comes through,
          D--------------G---D
When Derek sets the singing 'round
--D-------A------D
And Colin serves the brew
--G--------------Em-------
And Andrew fills the mugs again
----Em7----------A
We make a loverly din
--D-------------G------
A drinking Sunday night away
--D----C----A---------D
At the dear old Station Inn!

The C chord in the last line of the chorus is optional -- the recording does it both ways at different points.


Enjoy.


A

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: Amos
Date: 20 Jun 07 - 12:04 AM

I don't do the "What Is Folk" debate, as I have no time for imponderables. But I wrote a ditty for Skycaptain, who started this thread as a guest and became a member. He has approved same, and I tender herewith the humble lyrics thereunto.

http://amos.adajessup.com/Station%20Inn%20v2.mp3

High Times At the Station Inn

1

If you come down to Whitby's town
Just looking for a frolic
You might drop by a little pub
Where no-one's melancholic!
Not just a common tap and spile,
All sorts get welcomed in,
To lift a glass and sing a tune
At Whitby's Station Inn!


CHO:And oh, we have a jolly time
When the reg'lar crowd comes through,
When Derek sets the singing 'round
And Colin serves the brew
And Andrew fills the mugs again
We make a loverly din
A drinking Sunday night away
At the dear old Station Inn!

2

The crowd comes in to have a pint,
Meandering to the door
But the place is looking spiffy now
So they stay for three or four!
The colour scheme's inviting
The place done up like new
So they often spend the whole night long
A-sipping Andrew's brew.

CHO:And oh, we have a jolly time
When the reg'lar crowd comes through,
When Derek sets the singing 'round
And Colin serves the brew
And Andrew fills the mugs again
We make a loverly din
A drinking Sunday night away
At the dear old Station Inn!

3

There's Handsome Jim, when he comes in,
The gals all start to blush
And Emma grabs the largest glass
And fill it with a rush.
Her eyes are bright, her curves are right
Her waistline is the thinnest.
But if you make a bit too free
She'll douse your head with Guinness!

CHO:And oh, we have a jolly time
When the reg'lar crowd comes through,
When Derek sets the singing 'round
And Colin serves the brew
And Andrew fills the mugs again
We make a loverly din
A drinking Sunday night away
At the dear old Station Inn !


4

So raise your glass, and health to her,
And honest barkeep Pat,
They keep the tavern running right,
And thanks to them for that!
Now bring a round back to the Snug,
And let the songs begin
Old Whitby's never seen the like
Of our dear old Station Inn!

CHO:But oh, we have a jolly time
When the reg'lar crowd comes through,
When Derek sets the singing 'round
And Colin serves the brew
And Andrew fills the mugs again
We make a loverly din
A drinking Sunday night away
At the dear old Station Inn !

Click here to play or right-click to download an MP3 version

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: Genie
Date: 19 Jun 07 - 10:01 PM

And if the council decides Amos's song isn't "folk," do we get to give him 20 lashes with a worn-out E-string? :D

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: GUEST,Trix
Date: 19 Jun 07 - 06:09 PM

I am sure the 'folk' council will make the right decision!

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: GUEST,Shimrod
Date: 19 Jun 07 - 05:49 PM

As it happens, Trix, I'm not ashamed of anything. I just can't abide wilful ignorance, that's all! For example Amos's song may well be a brilliant song - bit it isn't a 'folk song' until the 'folk' decide that it is. I'm sure that loads of people will accuse me of nit-picking - but it isn't - it's fundamental (see the trillions of previous threads about 'what is a folk song?').

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: Amos
Date: 19 Jun 07 - 10:15 AM

Well, Skycaptain dropped me a PM and sez he likes it all right. So this evening I will put the lyrics in here, and also post a link to an MP3 demonstrating the choon for those who want to hear it.

A

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: GUEST,Trix
Date: 19 Jun 07 - 09:48 AM

Shimrod, what a selfish, judgmental and pointless thing to say! You should be ashamed for treating any idea or request by someone to learn more so venomously.

The only ignorant person here is you and your narrow minded and pathetic opinions!

Good luck to all songwriters and welcome all newcomers!

Trix

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: harpmolly
Date: 19 Jun 07 - 01:18 AM

I'm coming in late here, but must chime in with my high regard for Amos' songwriting skills!

M

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: Genie
Date: 19 Jun 07 - 01:08 AM

Guest Cs,
I think it's great that you've accepted Amos's offer. That's a win-win.   Amos gives (sells?) good song and anything that helps the cat's bottom line is a good thing.

I still like the Song Challenge idea, though.   If you're open to adding more than one new "folk song" to your repetoire, how about posting the general gist of what you'd like your song to express -- it could be in this thread or in a separate Song Challenge thread -- and inviting anyone and everyone to submit their songs based on those ideas?

Genie

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: Amos
Date: 18 Jun 07 - 09:06 PM

Well, that's you, Shim. I am a more lenient sorta chap and I have written a fine little song for the lads ta the Station Inn, WHitbuy, and wish Skycaptain would pop back in to collect his due.

Otherwise I may post it somewhere on a Whitby thread of which there are MANY.


A

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: GUEST,Shimrod
Date: 18 Jun 07 - 04:22 AM

I wouldn't even consider writing anything for an ignorant person who doesn't know (or even want to know) what a 'folk song' is!

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: Amos
Date: 18 Jun 07 - 12:21 AM

Garg...sometimes you are impenetrably obscure.

A

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: GUEST,TIA
Date: 17 Jun 07 - 11:17 PM

My daughter kicks f'ing ass at writing bass lines. All ya gotta do is axe.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: GUEST,.gargoyle
Date: 17 Jun 07 - 09:29 PM

Rite Mye a Sounge

Look - Dude (Dudette)!!!

You have close to 500-plus versifiers (with perhaps 65 tunifiers)

SITTING AT THE BAY
- Scenting for the Fox
- more than eager to let lay
- looking outside the box.

And you.... (for five full days) reigned over the lot .... and then forgot, your why and your wherefore.

Sincerely,
Gargoyle

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: Amos
Date: 17 Jun 07 - 08:45 PM

We'll, I have sent ole SkyCaptain a song, and have recorded it so he can have the tune as well, and I await his approval of the lyrics by PM. If he blesses it I'll post it here as well.

After that, it's free-for-all on improvemnents, comments and such.

A

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: old salty
Date: 15 May 07 - 06:27 AM

Cant we all do a bit??   I enjoyed the last bash whats the topic wheres my full stop gone its all gone pair shaped   HELP ! SALTY

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: Amos
Date: 14 May 07 - 01:21 PM

I have accepted the tasking for this composition from Mudcatter Skycaptain. I think it will be fun. I am mulling it over.

A

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 14 May 07 - 01:11 PM

Thank you Gurney. The only other thing one needs is to finish satisfying the definition....

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: Gurney
Date: 13 May 07 - 05:37 PM

To answer the thread title; no.

Someone can write you a song, but it's other people who make it a folk song.


Just being picky.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: Jim Lad
Date: 12 May 07 - 09:55 PM

Scrump had a great old time to himself when we all tried writing one together. How can you miss a guy you've never met?

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: Jim Lad
Date: 12 May 07 - 09:53 PM

No shit!

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: Peace
Date: 12 May 07 - 09:43 PM

I agree with Jim. I'll help if you need cuss words.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: Jim Lad
Date: 12 May 07 - 04:02 PM

What they say!

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: Brían
Date: 12 May 07 - 02:56 PM

... and if place your pointing device on Amos' name's hyperlink and search through his history, you will see that he is qualified and well up to the challenge.

Brían

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: Amos
Date: 12 May 07 - 12:09 PM

C's:

If you want me to do it, you sign up here as a Mudcat person using any name you like, by clicking on "Membership" at the top of the page. It's free, and you get to chat with all kinds of fine people, including using the Personal Message system.

Send me a PM describing you rideas and we'll come up with something. I'll send you a recording of it and a set of lyrics.

A

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: open mike
Date: 12 May 07 - 11:27 AM

some times people start song challenge threads here..
and the whole group pitches in to add verses.
but Amos has made a good offer that seems to
benefit you and this site.

if you join and become a member you can
send and receive personal messages from
and to members.

welcome, and i am glad you found this
amazing site.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: wysiwyg
Date: 12 May 07 - 11:27 AM

GUEST,Cs,

Here's how:

1. Post the info you have and describe what you want and when you need it, here in this thread.

2. Join Mudcat so you can exchange personal messages outside of the thread to discuss payment.

Welcome to Mudcat!

~Susan

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 12 May 07 - 11:22 AM

What would you want the song for please? I would consider doing it but would want to know what it would be used for.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: GUEST
Date: 12 May 07 - 08:40 AM

Oh get a grip? By definition you are a kill joy, a folk song is a folk song and is supposed to be fun

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: GUEST
Date: 12 May 07 - 08:29 AM

By definition, no, it will be a contemporary song.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: kendall
Date: 12 May 07 - 08:26 AM

Steve Gillette did it well enough to fool his professor. The song was "Darcy Farrow"

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: GUEST,Cs
Date: 12 May 07 - 08:11 AM

How do i go about doing that then? How long would it take? Cheers

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: Amos
Date: 12 May 07 - 07:59 AM

I can probably do it for you, if you will donate $50 to the Mudcat.

I've done several for other Catters on these terms, one of which is on the Mudcat CD collection.

A

Subject: Lyr Req: Can someone write me a folk song?
From: GUEST,Cs
Date: 12 May 07 - 07:42 AM

Can someone write me a happy musical folk singalong song if i were to provide a couple of lyrics and facts that i would like including? How would i go about doing this? Cheers