Tag Archives: lyric writing

I SING FROM MY HEART, PART 1

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Judy

I have improved over the course of when I first started recording with George Reich. Initially, I sang many of my songs in keys that were too high. Sometimes, I didn’t consider nuances of tempo, retard endings, or song format. Despite all of that, I am amazed at the beauty of George’s arrangements and consider the biggest improvement of all my singing ability. Therefore, since I want my music to be part of my story – I want to have the best vocals I am capable of.
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BLOG ANNIVERSARY POST

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Judy

I begin my introduction by answering this question, “What is my message?” My message is that I am sharing my story because I want to inspire other people to know happiness is truly possible, despite grief and challenges in life.
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NO WORDS FOR YOU-PART 1

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Judy

I am a singer/songwriter clearly who was influenced by the music of the 1970’s. One of the songs I used to sing was “Where Have All the Flowers Gone?” I’m certain that was my inspiration for “No Words” was that song. My three stanzas were written when I was probably seventeen years old. I did not remember any of the melody except perhaps for the very first line. Continue reading →

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WHEN YOU WERE BORN, I CAN’T EXPLAIN

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Judy

Last week, I rediscovered the melody to go with lyrics to an old, love song composed when I was seventeen. The song was called “No Words.” The song had three stanzas, but required something more. For some reason the song stood out for me as a song for my child, not for a lover anymore. I decided it would actually become a song for my “subsequent children.” Continue reading →