Tag Archives: Friendship

THE TIMES IT TORE MY PRIDE

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Judy

The title for this post comes from lyrics to my song, “Through My Music.” It absolutely refers to my feelings about “putting myself out there” and feeling squashed. The full lyric line is: Through my music I forget the times it tore my pride, but somehow I’m still playing
for comfort while alone. I might have had doubts about whether my songs that are left are “good enough” to record and share, but I don’t anymore. I’ve decided it doesn’t matter. My life feels like a musical. When I’ve gone to a musical, not every song is a hit. Therefore, even my songs that are unconventional can still be recorded if that’s what I want to do. Continue reading →

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IN THE HEAVENS

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Judy

I had another realization; performing has also allowed me to alleviate my creative ache very well. It is wonderful because it allows me to share. “Sharing” is what I want to do. I am not selling anything for that reason. ll I want to do is share my knowledge, insights, stories, and music. If I move other people, then my heart is truly in the heavens. Continue reading →

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MY FAREWELL TO MUSIC

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Judy

When I was seventeen, I was composing songs whenever possible. In addition to songs with lyrics, I composed a few interesting, guitar solos; one in particular was my favorite. I called the song “Farewell,” after composing lyrics for it. Continue reading →

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WITH THE PASSAGE OF YEARS

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Judy

Yesterday was quite joyous for me as I recorded a very special song, “Only Tears.” I was very happy with the way I sang it, as well as the arrangement. In a few days, it will be Cheryl’s birthday. She died in February of 2008 from breast cancer. I have wondered what songs I might write once I’ve finished “unloading” all my former musical compositions of my youth. It was huge for me that I sat down and wrote new lyrics a week ago. I wrote a completely new, last verse for Only Tears. Continue reading →