Thanksgiving Challenge - write & post your piece

[mewman]

Well, here it is. I had to write and record it a bit at a time as I had a bunch of gigs this week plus did the renovation thang during the day. In honor of your instigation, Vikki, I call it "The Challenge" and dedicate it to you.http://www.taximusic.com/song.php?song_ ... ream=trueI hope you like it.Mewman

[mojobone]

Dec 5, 2008, 8:08pm, matthoggard wrote:Please tell me I didnt rip this off!!! This is one of those songs that pretty much wrote itself. I wrote the lyrics and the basic arrangement in 30 minutes last weekend. NO LIE!!!! Ive spent the last couple of unemployed days putting it together.Ive done 1 of 2 things:1. Ive totally ripped off every christmas song ever written including the bible. ( I wonder if GOD sues for copyright infringement)OR2. Ive written my best freakin song ever in 20 years of songwriting.Ive searched for similarities and havent found any. If someone else knows of any PLEASE tell me so I can destroy this! A star shining bright http://www.taximusic.com/song.php?song_ ... rueMatthew E HoggardIn a far off eastern landword came to the kingA savior would be coming soonOf whom angels would singThe King went out through foreign landsSearching for the oneWho would come and bring peace to allHeaven sent it's only son.(chorus)Starlight starbrightIn the eastern sky to show the world the wayIt shines down over bethlehemLeading Kings and guiding common menFor a king is born and in a manger laysA star shining bright to show us all the way.In a field a lowly shepherd boyIs awakened in the nightIt was a vision of an angelshimmering in pure lightThe angel said behold this nightA savior is bornHis name shall be Christ the kingand the lord of all lords.(chorus)Starlight starbrightIn the eastern sky to show the world the wayIt shines down over bethlehemLeading Kings and guiding common menFor a king is born and in a manger laysA star shining bright to show us all the way.In a stable a shepherd boy Bows before a KingA King bows low before a child All the while the Angels singHallelujah and hosanna resoundOn this Holy nightThe King if Kings is born beneathA star shining bright.repeat chorus Matt, to date, God has never sued for copyright infringement; apparently heaven has no lawyers.

[billg]

Dec 5, 2008, 8:08pm, matthoggard wrote:Please tell me I didnt rip this off!!! This is one of those songs that pretty much wrote itself. I wrote the lyrics and the basic arrangement in 30 minutes last weekend. NO LIE!!!! Ive spent the last couple of unemployed days putting it together.Ive done 1 of 2 things:1. Ive totally ripped off every christmas song ever written including the bible. ( I wonder if GOD sues for copyright infringement)OR2. Ive written my best freakin song ever in 20 years of songwriting.Ive searched for similarities and havent found any. If someone else knows of any PLEASE tell me so I can destroy this! A star shining bright http://www.taximusic.com/song.php?song_ ... rueMatthew E HoggardIn a far off eastern landword came to the kingA savior would be coming soonOf whom angels would singThe King went out through foreign landsSearching for the oneWho would come and bring peace to allHeaven sent it's only son.(chorus)Starlight starbrightIn the eastern sky to show the world the wayIt shines down over bethlehemLeading Kings and guiding common menFor a king is born and in a manger laysA star shining bright to show us all the way.In a field a lowly shepherd boyIs awakened in the nightIt was a vision of an angelshimmering in pure lightThe angel said behold this nightA savior is bornHis name shall be Christ the kingand the lord of all lords.(chorus)Starlight starbrightIn the eastern sky to show the world the wayIt shines down over bethlehemLeading Kings and guiding common menFor a king is born and in a manger laysA star shining bright to show us all the way.In a stable a shepherd boy Bows before a KingA King bows low before a child All the while the Angels singHallelujah and hosanna resoundOn this Holy nightThe King if Kings is born beneathA star shining bright.repeat chorus Daggone Matt, you may have written what could become a country Christmas hit for someone. Wouldn't it just be one of those crazy stories if you got a cut with this song written because you had time to do it because you lost your job???!!!I say copyright it and start looking for pitch opps.Mewman, yours sounds like it will perfect for the right listing too. What are you using for bass on this?

[mewman]

Hi BillTo be honest, I'm not sure exactly which bass I used! I believe it's a Giga sample. I have several on my EXS24....Giga and Akai, but the names are'nt listed in my sampler.By the way, I really liked your lyrics for "Good Lord Willin". It got to me. Very well crafted!In general, it's been a great experience trolling through these submissions. I love you guys!Mewman

[che]

Haven't had a chance to listen to them all yet, but BILL I really liked your entry. Actually my son ( the 17 year old) was reading the posts and listened to it first and told me to listen cause he liked it. He's huge Steve Seskin fan and a sucker for a story line..... no wonder he liked it. Doesn't hurt that the melody was hummable ...is that a word????

[hummingbird]

Nov 29, 2008, 9:51am, hummingbird wrote:I know there are TAXi listings with due dates this week. I challenge everyone here - write something new. Maybe even to submit this week. You game?Call it the THANKSGIVING CHALLENGE - write something new and post it by Saturday Dec 6th, 10 am PST, here, on this thread. Lyrics only is okay, words & music is okay (3 mins), instrumental is okay (60 secs min). A worktape will suffice, a fully produced song/instrumental counts too.It has to be something new you began today (after reading this thread). Don't forget to post the TAXI listing (or market) you're aiming for, if applicable.Let the MUSIC begin. Okay folks, the deadline is almost upon us!!! About 40 minutes left... glad to see so many people participating, my next job will be to listen to all the entries - and I will, a little later I have to head out, so I'll post mine now!Industrial Bluehttp://vikkiflawith.com/audio/VIKKI_FLAWITH-Industrial_Blu-3.m3uwasn't this fun?

[suzdoyle]

Well, I'm past the deadline, but am going to go ahead and post my foray into writing a Thanksgiving song.Here's tis:Thanksgiving http://www.taximusic.com/song.php?song_ ... ream=truea piano improv . . . This is FUN!Suz

[slowdance]

Suz,You may be a tad late.....but a beautiful piano pieceregards,Dick

[suzdoyle]

Thanks! Suz

[tedsingingfox]

OK, well I totally failed at this.Haven't gotten any further than writing out 3-4 different possible backstories for the characters in my lyric.don't shun me, please.