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AUTUMN RECOLLECTIONS & ALONE

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Judy

It turns out that the songs I’ve decided to record last are musically the most unusual and interesting. When I went into George Reich’s studio, I decided to arrange two songs together: Autumn Recollections and Alone. Both songs are among my earliest compositions; I was seventeen years old when I wrote them. I decided to exercise creative freedom by connecting the songs; they are short and similar in style. Each has dissonant chords, as well as three stanzas without a chorus. Three strings of the last chord on Autumn Recollections carries over into Alone, even though they are in different keys. Continue reading →

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ALONE WITH MY GUITAR

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Judy

On top of gaining singing experience, I am now an independent performer! I no longer require my husband to be my “roadie.” I am so appreciative that he was patient with me. In the beginning, I was too nervous to pay much attention to setting up the equipment in preparation of my performances at Borders. I needed to learn where to place the speakers, cords, amplifier, and guitar hookup. Every cord had a hole and volume setting – I would panic just thinking about forgetting where things went!
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REDISCOVERING WHAT I LOVE TO DO – PART 2

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Judy

Today is my 51st birthday. I am crying as I write this; it is because I am SO HAPPY! I started this blog back in February. I named one of my first posts “Rediscovering What I Love to Do.” Well, rather than name this post with a lyric line, I am going to just keep it simple with a “Part 2!” I am living my life doing what I love.
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I WONDER WHAT LIES AHEAD

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Judy

The relief has flooded me once more. Another anniversary of heart has passed. This year was special for me. I am such a person from who I was last year at this time. My heart is connected to writing and music; the ability to express myself made everything very meaningful for me this year.
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