With her unique voice, inventive phrasing, and heart-centred lyrics, Christine Gaidies filled our little studio with music and conversation about “love and life”. From endings (My Hear is in the West) to sexy middles (Love 101) and the frustrations of searching for love (All I Ever Really Wanted).her songs weave a spell. Listen to the sweet …
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He sang us good songs, he’s the piano man – Jeff Alan Greenway
Jeff Alan Greenway, backed by Cheryl Beatty on guitar and vocals, rocked our little studio with some powerful piano chops and heartfelt sounds. With a background in piano, jazz improvisation, cover and original bands, Jeff draws on his relationships to inspire his song writing. Whether it’s a call for closeness (Open These Doors), an on-again, off-again affair …
Two guitars, 20 harmonicas, harmonies and beat boxing with Taylor & Bryn
The uber-talented duo of Talyor & Bryn impress the team with their fusion of styles and great sense of humour with 3 live performances, including an improvised lyric and melody by Taylor for their final song. We discussed: Taylor’s songwriting workshop Bryn’s harmonica workshop The IMSTA Songwriting Contest lyric progressions the effectiveness of stops in …
Songwriting with “Puppets Who Kill” creator John Pattison
Script writer, puppeteer and occasional singer-songwriter John Pattison joined us, without puppets, to perform and talk about three of his songs. Together we discussed: the difference between abstract and narrative songs John’s journey from script writer to song writer How John wrote a song in the men’s room at Massey Hall after a Paul Simon …
Using real places in your lyrics to create real emotions with Dave Taylor
Singer songwriter Davie Taylor talks about starting later on in life and discovering that making music is what he’d rather be doing. Some stuff we talked about Producer Kevin Zarnett lyrics in the present tense will engage the listener and create more drama. Pre chorus variations Wheelhouse 4
Anything can happen when it’s the All Hosts Show!
Bruce, Neel, and Phil overcome many obstacles to present a song each, and then glorify each other with mountainous heaps of unqualified praise. Neel presents a song inspired by a songwriting webinar held by songwriting coach Alex Forbes, Bruce plays his classic hit “Survivor” live in the studio, and Phil talks about writing on bass and what it …
Revelation and Redemption with Sonja Seiler
Sonja talks about her arguably turbulent past with regard to the Canadian Art Song. The guys comment on her strong melodies, powerful imagery, and beautiful songs.
I don’t need no stinkin’ band! T.C. Folkpunk – one man, one electric guitar – no band needed
Toronto’s TC Folkpunk talks about only needing his electric guitar and voice to play shows and gain fans! Really fun stuff.