Songs in the Raw - 2 new ones!

Well, I had a chance to finish up a couple of new tunes over the Thanksgiving Holiday. I've gotten the recording process down to the very barest elements that the song needs to live. I record the guitars during nap time and lay down the vocals when the kids are being fed and are captive in their highchairs. I've had to get it done quickly, which I like. No time for second guessing and retakes on guitar parts. I'm getting better at making last minute decisions and living with them. Of course, the beauty of it all is that I can always make changes when it comes time to making a record.

"Noise Pollution" is the first song that I put down. Just watch the news and read the paper and you'll understand where this song came from. I wonder if the networks realize that they're pumping out so much news, most of it negative, that slowly but surely we're all becoming numb to it. It's more like noise pollution than important world events. I'm not even getting into the 24 hour loop that happens when there is something major. Try it one day. Leave the news on all day. Notice by the end of the day, you don't even hear them talking about the world falling apart. It's more like the hum of the refrigerator.


"Quickie Mart Rodeo" was an idea that popped up while I as writing another tune. I've spent a lot of time at 7-11s, Time Savers, Truck Stops, and various gas n' goes. It's kind of a trip. 3am in Nebraska on interstate 80 can provide some real world entertainment. If I wasn't in such a hurry when I was at the Quickie Mart, I might stay a while and soak it in. But that's the point of the "Quickie Mart". Gas up, grab a microwave burrito and diet beverage and hit the road. Barrels of sodas, candy of every kind, dirty magazines and a laminated map of whatever state you're in. How 'bout a pack of smokes and a slim jim? Maybe a gallon of washer fluid and a six pack of oreos might tickle your fancy. OH...don't worry...they got it!

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I hope that life is treating everyone well!

Peace,
Jon

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Songs in the Raw Nov 18, 2008

"Life Goes On"...I only wish that I could tell my 15 month old twins that. The milk running out, the blocks falling over, the "must have" toy out of reach under the couch...this is not the end of the world.
It's the same at any age. I think that we all get down and feel like the mountain ahead of us is too hard to climb. I actually think about it every day! But, in the end, "LIFE GOES ON". You better find a way to pick yourself up by the boot straps and get going!

Here's the drill! Economy in the toilet...Wars popping up everywhere...bail out this...bail out that...foreclosures everywhere! All I know is that "Life Goes On". get out of bed and get to work. If you don't have a job, play with your kids. If you don't have any kids, go for a walk. If you don't like walking and you don't have any kids....pick up a hobby! Figure it out. There is always something that you could be doing to make life better, or at least tolerable. And, in the my personal opinion, burying your face in US Magazine and watching The E Channel doesn't count! I feel like, as a society we tend to look at how other people are doing instead of focusing on how WE ARE DOING! Who actually gives a crap about Brad and Angie? Heidi Montague can kiss my ass and I am insulted by stupid shows like The Hills and the new 90210. Life is too short to spend watching rich 20 year olds worrying about who broke up with who and what purse they bought this week!

For god's sake, Learn how to play an instrument. Break out a piece of paper and a pen and write something. Paint! Read! Rake the leaves! Meditate! Have sex! Do something...anything to help make your future look or feel a little brighter. "Life Goes On" but it will be over eventually! Find a way to see the brighter side and get on with it!

OK...sorry....I'm done now. I feel much better!

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Peace,
Jon

Songs in the Raw - Nov 16

I was thinking about the few people I know that have married their high school sweetheart. I actually know more than you would think. It must be a really comforting feeling to know your spouse through the many changes that take place between high school, college and early adulthood. Kind of a trip to think about some one knowing all the tiny events that helped to form the person that you become. And, at the same time, you knowing all the events that helped to form the person that you love.

Were you an athlete in high school and now you don't even get off the couch? Was your wife a cheerleader and now she's a member of the PTA? Were you both big drinkers in college and now you barely even drink a glass of wine before you get tired at 8:30 on a Friday night? Did you used to smoke a ton of weed and now you smoke once a year when you get together with your college buddies? Were there breakups and make ups and little flings that caused massive fights and now you can't even imagine kissing another person? I am blown away when I think about how two people can stay together through all these little things and forge out a life and a family.

There has to be a really strong bond between them. Or is it the same for folks who met in their thirties and married quickly? Was there always that "perfect fit" and it just took some longer to find it and some found it early on?

Anyway, this week's song was spawned from that thought. It's called "There is No I" and it's about a couple who met in high school and stayed together through all the little changes. Check out Songs in the Raw and give it a ride.

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J

Songs in the Raw - Nov 7, 2008

I am not sure if I told you about the new song that I put up on Songs In The Raw. It's called "Food For Worms".
I don't mean to be so morose, especially after the new "Election of Hope" just came down the pipe. But, it was on my mind and just came out. The title should say it all. I just thought that I'd remind everyone about it. So, head over to Songs In The Raw and give it a listen.
I've also just finished "There is No I" and will have that posted by the end of the weekend.
Stay tuned......

Peace,
Jon