a year of songs: number 04

the 52 song project

OK, we're through 4 weeks of songs now. It's having the (good) effect of kicking me into being a song writer with more mission than I normally have. It's been energizing to get comments and a little nerve wracking to be committed to something that seems a little out of my control. FYI - Numbers 01, 02 and 04 were written 'in the moment' and 03 was from my stack of previously unfinished songs.

THE PROJECT:

I'm going to attempt to write a new song (or tackle old unfinished songs) at a pace of one per week. I'll record them and post them here, as well as my facebook page and ReverbNation.com. I'm going to convince myself that you will take a few minutes to listen and/or download them (for free) and occasionally give me feedback.

52 songs in 52 weeks. Beginning January 1st.

A few disclaimers and ground rules:
1. I may cheat and do two songs some weeks and take a week off.
2. I may change something in a song as I hear your feedback, and as I get used to performing it. If you like the initial version, save it because it might change.
3. I'll try some new things. I may experiment with sounds and song structure. You're not going to like all my experiments.
4. At some point, I may move a song over to iTunes or Popcuts.com and sell it. Then I'll probably remove the free version.

I'll include the lyrics and a story if it's relevant to the song. Please suggest changes but don't be disappointed with me if I don't make the change.

THE KEY: I can only do this if I believe that others are in on this project too. I need to hear from some of you or I'll never make it. And some songs won't be that great, but I'll post them anyway.

I hope you'll check in on me each week in 2009.