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Friday, October 28, 2011

Inspire Away

Sometimes I hit a wall with songwriting. When this happens, I turn to some greats for inspiration.

Although it's always helpful to listen to artists whom have influenced you and who people say, 'you know you kind of sound like_____' to me, it is equally as important to immerse yourself in any sort of listening, all different sorts. That way, not only are you looking for qualities and characteristics of songs that you can understand musically, but you're forced to think outside the box and listen to what qualities you might have in common with that artist. Maybe its your lyricism, themes, chords, key signatures, tempos, and on and on and on...and it lets your mind wander.

Here's what's currently on repeat on my itunes library... If you have any other suggestions, please leave them here: www.facebook.com/fargosrose

Mucho thanks!!!

My top 20 for Fall 2011

20. Afro Blue-Lizz Wright

19. Both Sides Now-Joni Mitchell

18. Pursuit of Happiness-Kid Cudi

17. Truth - Alexander

16. Notice Me Horton-Seussical the Musical

15. Burn-Ray Lamontagne

14. Playing House-Active Child

13. Moneygrabber-Fitz and the Tantrums

12. Street choir- Van Morrison

11. Celebrate - Dark Dark Dark

10. Quarter Chicken Dark - Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer, Chris Thile

9. Minnesota, WI-Bon Iver

8. Machine Gun - Sara Bareilles

7. The Beacon - A Fine Frenzy

6. 1973 - James Blunt

5. La Boheme- O Soave Fanciulla - Pavarotti

4. Stitched Up-Herbie Hancock featuring John Mayer

3. One and Only - Adele

2. Carry- Tori Amos

1. Apologies-Grace Potter


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