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Song Writing Diary

Finished writing and recording my Christmas song today.  Decided to use some synth and different effects on the guitar as I haven't written a song using synth before.  Chose the Key of E Major for this song which worked well as I used C# Minor, G# Minor, B Major, A Major and E Major.  I am not the biggest fan of Christmas and I decided to contrast of my less than cheerful lyrics with a very happy chord structure as well as using the E Major scale to add riffs and the solo.

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Northern Soul (2014) Loved this film, didn't really know much about the origin of Northern Soul before watching this but this did not detract from the film at all.  I found it really interesting to see how a genre emerged in Britain from the DJ's playing new music from America, adopting the dancing style, the fashion and the up-tempo music.  I also really enjoyed the relationship between the two main characters as it showed a friendship formed through a love new music, as well as showing the darker side to the industry with drug abuse and run-ins with the law. I have a special connection to the genre this movie is about because the first Northern Soul clubs originated in Manchester, which is a place I frequently attend music events.  Thoroughly recommend this movie whether you know about the genre or not it an incredible story of music and friendship.

Let me know what you think about Northern Soul? head to my ask box :)

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Koko Taylor Mix on Youtube :) Another Blues artist I have been introduced to by the book I'm currently readying, She's A Rebel by Gillian G. Gaar

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Sippie Wallace Mix on Youtube :) Really good quality this and the music is amazing!

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Willie Mae 'Big Mama' Thornton playlist  

Just been reading She's A Rebel by Gillian G. Gaar which is a history of women in Rock 'n' Roll and Big Mama is the first musician mentioned in the book.  Really good artists who released the first recording of Hound Dog, which was made famous by Elvis Presley.  She has an amazing voice and is an incredibly talented musician who had an amazing career touring with some of the most famous Blues performers such as Muddy Waters Blues Band. 

More tracks from Willie Mae 'Big Mama' Thornton

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Home Rehearsal - 8/06/2014

Ran through a Grade 6 piece today without the full mix of the backing track.  After having practiced with the other guitar to guide me I have now moved on to playing with just the backing track.  Really need to work on the timing as I am getting a bit lost in some parts and I shall work on this for the next rehearsal.  I will also work on my solo and making sure that it is more accurate :)

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28/05/2014 - Grade 6 Home Rehearsal

Ran through the first Grade 6 song today, need to work on the timing but I think that technically I have got it right :) next rehearsal I will listen to the original track to improve on my timing!

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21/05/2014 - Home Rehearsal for Gig Tomorrow!

So I ran through the two songs I am in on my own, practising the lyrics and making sure I know everything just so that it all runs alright tomorrow.  As I didn’t run through these songs with the whole band this rehearsal there wasn’t really much I could do in terms of timing, though I have now remembered all the vocal cues and know my particular parts. As they say practice makes perfect!