John Walradt

over 30 days ago

You're very much welcome, Bob. It's a beautiful tune and a really nice addition to my collection which I'll play again and again.
John

John Walradt

over 30 days ago

You're welcome, Nigel. I liked those 80s songs as well. "One Night in Bangkok," "Life in a Northern Town," "Sanctify Yourself," the punk of Echo & the Bunnymen, Joy Division, stuff I can't write or record...and I loved the fluffy, sugary ballads of the Carpenters and David Gates (my "Stay Here Now" reflects that), and the disco tinged songs of the Bee Gees (my collaboration with Robert Quigley on "You Can Feel It"). Robert and I have realized we've got to update our sound and go more towards EDM, so I've been teaching myself mix/mastering and we'll look more into those styles. I love the mix of New Age synths and the energy that EDM has. I'd say with your songwriting skills, your dream of having a pop artist record your songs is in your favor. Best to you, Nigel. I included you in my latest news (not that I have any kind of following) but maybe a few friends will drop on by to listen to your pieces. John

John Walradt

over 30 days ago

You're very welcome, Scott. I'm glad to know the new computer is great! You've got a great start with those chords. I'm interested in hearing the melody line. You've got the tunes! Right now we've been contending with multiple events: gunfire from a car a couple of nights, usually rounds lasting 10 to 20 seconds, the ridiculous T-Mobile breach, and a huge swarm of bees that nested in the roof above our neighbor. We got a beekeeper to get rid of the bees. Our neighbor bitched, "Why did it have to be in the roof over my apartment?" He was worried about the bill but the HOA took care of it. I've been working on changing passwords. Every American network has holes like Swiss cheese so I knew it would happen someday. T-Mobile was sloppier than most. Ever see a huge swarm of bees swirling by your window? Must have been one of those 50,000 to 80,000 swarms. It's bizarre! All this is taking time away from doing music, of course. I thought it was funny that you offered the tune because you can't sing. Neither can I. But then, I can't play, either! (Ha!) I rely on using the piano roll to fix my midi notes and I rely on other people to play guitars...then there's good old Band-in-a-Box to do it for me!
Well, back to the fun! Your friend, John

Ravensong

over 30 days ago

Wow sounds like you have a lot on your plate just now... Gun fire, honey bee swarms is enough to unnerve anyone. wow. Stay safe my friend.