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Olddude song - what have I done right

04 Oct 09 - 08:23 PM (#2738421)
Subject: Olddude song - what have I done right
From: olddude

Wrote it one day when I was depressed
"what have I done right today"

any suggestions to make it better would be greatly appreciated
Dan
What have I done Right Today


04 Oct 09 - 08:45 PM (#2738434)
Subject: RE: Olddude song - what have I done right
From: maeve

Dan- You sure write lovely songs! Your guitar sounds so pretty, and I love the rhythm. It's a contemplative melody, yet is hopeful, moving forward.

I listened intently to the evocative lyrics and felt the need for a resolution of the question that matches the tune. I feel the despair of the words and want them to move a little further toward meeting the perceived hope of the tune. Even when you write from depression you make me want to hear more- pretty slick, I'd say. :)

Thanks for posting this. It was great to be able to listen to it. If you ever do need a real list of what you've done right here, drop me a line. I can fill a full page for you!

maeve


04 Oct 09 - 09:37 PM (#2738479)
Subject: RE: Olddude song - what have I done right
From: olddude

Thank you Maeve, I switched to a classical guitar on this one. I wanted to try and mellow it instead of using the old Martin ... I need to play my classical more. I love the sound out of a classical


04 Oct 09 - 09:42 PM (#2738486)
Subject: RE: Olddude song - what have I done right
From: maeve

I loved the sound of it, Dan. Thanks again for letting us listen.

maeve


05 Oct 09 - 09:37 AM (#2738790)
Subject: RE: Olddude song - what have I done right
From: Charley Noble

Hmmm. Can't seem to access the song from the link. Anyone else have a similar problem?

Charley Noble


05 Oct 09 - 09:44 AM (#2738797)
Subject: RE: Olddude song - what have I done right
From: maeve

I just checked it Charley, and had no trouble at all.


05 Oct 09 - 10:56 AM (#2738843)
Subject: RE: Olddude song - what have I done right
From: topical tom

A very moving, lovely song that evokes a question in all of us. It's quite obvious that you have done a lot for us with your music and song; Now how about an upbeat piece? LOL! Thanks again!


05 Oct 09 - 04:07 PM (#2739084)
Subject: RE: Olddude song - what have I done right
From: olddude

Hey thanks alex
my wife just said the same thing how about a funny for a change .. LOL
will do my friend


08 Oct 09 - 10:22 AM (#2741106)
Subject: RE: Olddude song - what have I done right
From: olddude

My friends
if you don't have a myspace music page please get one. I got an email from a French agent. A pretty well known French musician wants to record this on her next CD. She is on TV and radio in France.. I tell you this not for me, but to tell you that people do listen to myspace music. I only had 4 hits on the song but it was the right 4 hits. If you don't have one, make a myspace music page.

Dan


08 Oct 09 - 10:25 AM (#2741108)
Subject: RE: Olddude song - what have I done right
From: maeve

Good for you, Dan. Guess you did something right, eh?

maeve


08 Oct 09 - 10:26 AM (#2741110)
Subject: RE: Olddude song - what have I done right
From: gnu

Were you lookin in my kitchen window, Dan?

Great stuff, as usual. Thanks again, buddy.


08 Oct 09 - 10:48 AM (#2741128)
Subject: RE: Olddude song - what have I done right
From: olddude

Thanks Gary and Maeve, Hey I heard from the big guy Gary. I will ship it to you when I get it ... cool