I've managed to sit-down and run through some story songs for the first time in a few months on my own with my guitar. It's always interesting as to how they transform and rearrange themselves each time it recite them.
Windmills & Wooden Shoes There are now two versions of this story. The first version is the one I've performed before and its gone down well, but there is a new version of the story which is pretty much the same, it just now has a 'prequel'. I no longer say the story from the first person, I tell it now about a nameless boy who grows up and eventually goes on the holiday that leads him to meet the girl from holland. It throws in some poor attempt at social commentary and bullying and adds a slight (at least I hope it does) heartwarming aspect, giving the audience more of a connection to the 'boys' story. Pablo Trilogy I'm happy with the way Pablo and I are collaborating on his three songs. Trying to work on the 3rd song a bit, as there is the possibility of Pablo performing this one himself. Crempog This song have taken a new lease of life. I really enjoyed writing this song and I like the demo recording of it, but when I perform it or rehearse it with my band, it always feels a little bit ... empty? But I have found a new way to play it, and a story that really makes it work. The story is based around an old couple and their family dealing with their dementia, which is very close to home and I struggle to get through the story without fogging up. This song I hope will do them proud. No Heartbreak Here An old song I wrote when I was a teen, sat in my bedroom and nervous that my family would hear me singing (which you can tell by the notes and timbre I sing this song in). It's a short funny story that I'm happy with but bored of already. Maybe because I've played it so many time. Bulletproof I've been struggling with this story as I'm trying to stay away from the first person. But I can't find a way to make it about anyone else, mainly because I don't want to. It's my favourite song I think I've ever written and the story does mean a lot to me... maybe it can be a nice little encore. Where? A funny little story. This story is told in a different way to the other songs. The issue I am facing however, is that this song is meant to be a duet, but I can't pay anyone to tour with me... let's see what happens. Maybe a microphone effect. Or asking an audience member to get up on stage with me. Brighter Day A song written for someone with MH issues. But at the time it was written I was ignorant to it as I was only young and simply didn't know what it was. I don't think I'll tell a story so much with this song, maybe just ask people to be kind to one another and just reach out a hand.
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