This song makes me feel great!!! Simply lovely!!! Fun, fun, fun!!
@sherrycanary - 2024-02-21
Words to live by Love the melody and upbeat rhythm. You always sound great. A feel good song, and we need them these days!
@gfandme - 2024-02-10
This surely makes me feel good!
@stuartbenbow - 2024-02-02
Solid inspiring tune with a hooky chorus, nice work!
@beechcraftbonanza - 2024-02-01
I found something that makes me feel good! This song! ;) Don't archive this as FAWM-only <3
@florianhoffmann - 2024-02-01
Full of positive vibes. I closed my eyes and found myself back in the 90s, with my school friends, in summer, at the public swimming pool. Laughter, the smell of sun lotion and fries. That one guy who would always bring his guitar to make everybody sing.
@andyt13 - 2024-02-01
Bitchin!
@axl - 2024-02-01
Nothing like four chords, a lovely sounding guitar, and MAX singing to make me feel good. :-)
@jcooper - 2024-02-01
Oh wow! I enjoyed that very much.”it’s okay to wonder what you are looking for”. Good words to live by this FAWM
@toms - 2024-02-01
Wow, that's a great song - what a great way to start! I feel like I should be in a concert crowd singing along!
@b3nut - 2024-02-01
A nice ray of musical sunshine to start the day! Love it!
@oddbod - 2024-02-01
Max! You’re getting slow. Sapient was faster on the trigger this year but you still sneaked in ahead of John Staples π
@tippyteapot - 2024-02-01
My fist song of the fawm. Good morning and great song! Very catchy!
@donna - 2024-02-01
Always a pleasure to hear something so bright and positive in these excessively troubled times. (-: Really enjoying your vocals here, Max.
@sapient - 2024-02-01
I LOVE the positivity in this song, Max. Truly a reflection of what we all need to keep in our hearts through FAWM. It's a real good sing-along tune too :D Thanks so much for giving us all such a great song to begin the month!
@coolparadiso - 2024-02-01
Love that opening guitar - feels very Harrison! Nice message! very light anthemic - great first up song
2. ✯ We've Only Just Begun (1hr skirmish)
2024-02-01
#skirmish #live-performance #overdubbing The whole shebang done in exactly one hour! Yeah! So happy. Podsafe audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/weve-only-just-begun https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2776101088_16.jpg
Lyrics
WELL I DO REALIZE SOMETIMES WE HAVE TO COMPROMISE IT’S NOT THAT I’M UNWILLING TO WRITE A BRAND NEW SONG
I DO FEEL OKAY FAWM IT AND GIVE IT AWAY DON’T KNOW IF IT’S FULFILLING WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN
WE HAVE ONLY JUST BEGUN
WE HAVE ONLY JUST BEGUN
ON SKIRMISH GROUND NEW SONGS CAN BE FOUND TOGETHER WE CAN REACH THE TOP IN HARMONY
ALL IS WELL AS FAR AS I CAN TELL UNLESS I JUST DON’T LIKE THE PROMPT THEN PARDON ME
lovely floaty melody for a neat little meta song. amazing you got that all together in a skirmish! nice performance!
@kaminokai - 2024-02-02
Great tone! Fun. Kudos.
@nightwing521 - 2024-02-01
Your guitar tone is marvelous. And your voice is great! Did you overdub? Or just use some kind of pedal to double it live? Well done! Great skirmish!
@nancycunning - 2024-02-01
Mmmmmm. I like that feeling of a duet with yourself. What a warm welcome. Look forward to hearing more.
@strumandstress - 2024-02-01
Great jazzy feel, great singing and playing. Enjoyed it,
@n24 - 2024-02-01
I love the gentle minor vibes in the verses! Really enjoying the meta-ness of a first FAWM song about FAWM. Really nice double tracking on the vocals, makes for a really warm sound, not to mention your silky smooth voice :) great work!
@gbg2016 - 2024-02-01
are you kidding me??? fawm it! this is a great song and I love the sound of your voice(s)
@scubed - 2024-02-01
Laughed out loud at your spoken intro! Love the rhythm in your accompaniment and the "let's do this!" vibe in the lyrics. Your vocal sounds great. Happy FAWM 2024 to you, too!
@hmstreetteam - 2024-02-01
Wonderfully smooth. I like the emotive melody for the chorus.
@wacha - 2024-02-01
The smooth, jazzy feel of this makes me so happy and a song about songwriting is an added bonus. The playing is great as are vocals, I love the line "FAWM IT AND GIVE IT AWAY". Nice work!
@kayleighmorganmusic - 2024-02-01
Love it!
@porrectus - 2024-02-01
great intro, truth. Great song, I like the vocal doubling. The video effect is wicked neat. Nice
@beto - 2024-02-01
Amazing! Love the vocals, super wide, and work really well against the guitar groove. Lovely lovely lovely, well done!
@marilisa - 2024-02-01
I laughed out loud at the spoken intro π This is so nicely done – really smooth!
@kosch - 2024-02-01
It can be surprising to me what folks can pop out in an hour - live vid - very nice. Nice groove to it Happy FAWM to you as well!
@tcelliott - 2024-02-01
Oh, nice phrasing in the melody. Very nicely written and sung. This sounds so smooth.
@pabrizzer - 2024-02-01
well fawmed for a skirmish
@deandra - 2024-02-01
Oh.my.goodness! Fun!
@timfatchen - 2024-02-01
Dammit there's no stopping the brilliance of your productions even for a skirmish! Sheesh! Okay, I'll IGNORE the production and concentrate on the song. Dammit. Good lyric, good chords, good melody. I Bow In Awe. (Well,...seriously...it's good!)
3. ✵ Banish Yesterday
2024-02-02
Response to the 1965 'Hang On Sloopy' video clip by The McCoys seen from todays perspective. #hangonsloopy #acoustic_one_take #singer-songwriter Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/banish-yesterday https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2776101088_16.jpg
Lyrics
SLOOPY GIRL, SLOOPY GIRL
SHE’S GOT HER HANDS IN TINY POCKETS WHILE STROLLING DOWN THE STREET NO MAKEUP NO JEWELRY SHE LISTENS TO THE BEAT
SLOOPY GIRL, SLOOPY GIRL
THE McCOYS START SINGING SHE’S IN SHORTS AND TANK TOP A GAZZARRI DANCER DON’T THINK SHE’LL EVER STOP
WELL HANG ON WHAT AM I LOOKING AT SILLY ME, I DO FEEL BAD AM I STILL LISTENING, IS THIS OK? OR SHOULD WE BANISH YESTERDAY? SHOULD WE BANISH YESTERDAY?
SHE’S GOT A BREATHTAKING SMILE WHEN SHE FEELS THE GROOVE HER HIPS START WIGGLING LOVE THE WAY SHE MOVES
SLOOPY GIRL, SLOOPY GIRL
SHE LETS HER HAIR HANG DOWN WITH A TWINKLE IN HER EYE SHE SHAKES IT AND SHAKES IT QUITE SOMETHING, OH MY
WELL HANG ON WHAT AM I LOOKING AT SILLY ME I DO FEEL BAD AM I STILL LISTENING, IS THIS OK? OR SHOULD WE BANISH YESTERDAY? SHOULD WE BANISH YESTERDAY? SHOULD WE BANISH YESTERDAY?
Love the song and the video is great too. great voice
@raspberry33 - 2024-02-07
Inspired idea to update a 60's classic with modern sensibility. (Up next: These Boots Were Made for Walking?) Can't banish yesterday, but why try? And, agree with @coolparadiso about the nicely driven guitar supporting great vocals.
@coolparadiso - 2024-02-02
Clever idea well delivered! A real pop song! Nice drive outta that guitar! good one!
4. ✯ 10x10 On Banjo (10x10 Challenge)
2024-02-02
#10x10 #challenge #banjo I decided to make them 15-Second Songs. So now I have an album with 5-Second Songs (2010), one with 10-Second Songs(2023) and a brand new 15-Seconds Songs album. Podsafe audio: https://maxvanremmerden.bandcamp.com/album/15-second-songs-double-album https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3226928655_16.jpg
Lyrics
01 π΅ SOMETHING PRETTY
DID YOU JUST ASK ME TO PLAY SOMETHING PRETTY? WELL I’M SORRY THAT'S NOT WHAT I DO
02 π΅ NOT A HIPSTER
AIN’T GOT NO CAMPER VAN I’M NOT A HIPSTER MAN I DRINK MY COFFEE BLACK AIN’T GOT NO ANORAK
03 π΅ ONE MORE TIME
I’M GONNA TAKE YOU IN MY ARMS SO WE CAN DANCE ONE MORE TIME
04 π΅ THE END OF MANKIND
CAN’T WAIT TO CELEBRATE THE END OF MANKIND OH WAIT… WHAT A BUMMER
05 π΅ TAKING THE PISS
I DON’T GET WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS WHY ARE YOU TAKING THE PISS
06 π΅ I JUST KNEW
I JUST KNEW IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH WOOHOOHOO THE DEMONS FROM YOUR YOUTH
07 π΅ WELL PREPARED
GOT MY BOOTS ON THERMO UNDERWEAR GOT MY RAINCOAT I’M WELL PREPARED GOT ENOUGH FOOD FOR SIXTEEN DAYS OFF WE GO!
08 π΅ SAY NO
SO YOU THINK I WILL DO THAT WELL I HAVE TO DISAPPOINT YOU AND SAY NO
09 π΅ ARTIFICIAL MEDIOCRACY
WHAT THIS WILL LEAD TO? WELL NOW THAT YOU ASK ME I SAY ARTIFICIAL MEDIOCRACY
10 π΅ TRY ONCE MORE
I’M GONNA TRY ONCE MORE I KNOW IT’S SOMETHING WORTHWHILE TO BE FIGHTING FOR
Fabulous. I love 10x10's and I love your banjo idea. And your banjo playing! My favorite is 08 SAY NO hahahahaha! What more is there to say?!
@joeycyclone - 2024-02-22
Such a great 10x10. I watched your open mic video as well, brilliant live performance!
@bradbrubaker - 2024-02-21
Favorites are 6, followed by 3.
@max - 2024-02-11
Yeah! I played the album in its entirety live today on an Open Mic. https://youtu.be/XSmmwkk2AUU
@rhiannonslark - 2024-02-09
This is so much fun! Great catchy sound and lyrics.
@reinderd - 2024-02-08
Number 7 is very intriguing, I'd like to hear that as a full song.
@valeriecox - 2024-02-07
I love a 10x10. #4 is hilarious! I also love #9. The banjo is a cool thing too, ain't it?
@raspberry33 - 2024-02-07
I love the 10x10 concept, but yours should be a highlight reel for ten full-fledged songs. All of these are interesting enough to extend. Enjoy your voice and banjo.
@witcrafts - 2024-02-07
What a great idea to catch them all on a single track! I was feeling crummy for having my 10x10 entries counting towards my "song count". But if you collect 10 of them, that's definitely worth a full credit!
@fb2studios - 2024-02-05
nice to see a banjo and some great experts - i recently got a 6-string banjo and it will appear on at least one song during the month
@dreamscuba - 2024-02-02
This is brilliant.. I dig the banjo and the singing is wonderful... I love that you are playing and singing live!! This really inspired me to give this challenge a go - without the banjo and singing (I sound like I'm having root canal when I sing)...And great reference to anorak!
@carleybaer - 2024-02-02
These are great! Every time I thought "this one is my favorite" I'd have to change my mind on the next one. Nice twang on "Well-Prepared," and thanks for giving me occasion to learn what an anorak is!
5. ✵ Those I Hold Close
2024-02-03
#guy-with-guitar #unplugged #tothoseinpower Performed LIVE February 10th on Open Mic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoYD8b_PzYc Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/those-i-hold-close https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2776101088_16.jpg
Lyrics
I DON’T CARE I DON’T MIND BUT IT BOTHERS ME YOU’VE BEEN UNKIND TO THE ONES I LOVE THOSE I HOLD CLOSE
IT’S NOT TOO LATE NOW TURN THE TIDE I’M ASKING YOU DON’T PUSH ASIDE THE ONES I LOVE THOSE I HOLD CLOSE (TO MY HEART) THOSE I HOLD CLOSE
HEAL THE WOUNDS DRY THE TEARS LET THEM GO TAKE AWAY THE FEARS FROM THE ONES I LOVE THOSE I HOLD CLOSE
YOU CAN PUT AN END TO IT PLEASE FORGET THE DIFFERENCES I KNOW HOW DIFFICULT IT IS TO CHOOSE KINDNESS OVER BITTERNESS
BREAK THE CYCLE STEP ASIDE DON’T BUILD WALLS BUT BE THE LIGHT TO THE ONES I LOVE THOSE I HOLD CLOSE
THERE’S NO WRONG THERE’S NO RIGHT I’M ASKING YOU TO END THE FIGHT WITH THE ONES I LOVE THOSE I HOLD CLOSE (TO MY HEART) THOSE I HOLD CLOSE
BUILD A BRIDGE DON’T LET THEM FALL USE YOUR POWER TO END IT ALL FOR THE ONES I LOVE THOSE I HOLD CLOSE
YOU CAN PUT AN END TO IT PLEASE FORGET THE DIFFERENCES I KNOW HOW DIFFICULT IT IS TO CHOOSE KINDNESS OVER BITTERNESS
BUILD A BRIDGE DON’T LET THEM FALL USE YOUR POWER TO END IT ALL FOR THE ONES I LOVE THOSE I HOLD CLOSE (TO MY HEART) THOSE I HOLD CLOSE (TO MY HEART) THOSE I HOLD CLOSE (TO MY HEART) THOSE I HOLD CLOSE (TO MY HEART) THOSE I HOLD CLOSE (TO MY HEART) (TO MY HEART) (TO MY HEART)
I liked the message, and the way it came from an angle I hadn't heard before...don't hurt the ones I love, rather than, I really disagree with you. That's what songs are for, right? Nice job.
@gordon - 2024-02-03
Digging that groovy strumming pattern Max. Really catchy stuff as ever and solid, positive lyrics. Nice!
@coolparadiso - 2024-02-03
I love the pace from the off! very boppy and foot tappy right out the gate. Nice use of repetition! Nice song!
6. ✯ And Pigs Might Fly (1hr skirmish)
2024-02-03
Did it! Wow! #skirmish #pinkpiggies #pop Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/and-pigs-might-fly https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2776101088_16.jpg
Lyrics
OH, HERE WE GO AGAIN ALWAYS IN THE MOOD WELL, YOU KNOW, MY FRIEND IT’S GONNA BE SO GOOD DON’T HESITATE WE’RE GONNA HAVE IT DONE WITHIN THE HOUR
NOW COME ON BE BRAVE WE’RE GONNA PROOF THEM WRONG I KNOW WE CAN WE ARE SMART AND STRONG DON’T BE LATE WE’RE GONNA HAVE IT DONE WITHIN THE HOUR
I’M SURE WE WILL TOUCH THE SKY WE DON'T GIVE THEM THE CHANCE TO SAY: 'AND PIGS MIGHT FLY'
SURPRISE THEM ALL WE’LL BE ON TIME SHOW THEM WHAT WE’VE GOT WE WILL BE FINE DON’T LET THEM WAIT WE’RE GONNA HAVE IT DONE WITHIN THE HOUR
FREE FROM IT ALL IT’S GONNA HAPPEN NOW HERE WE GO WE’LL END WITH A WOW! KEEP THE FAITH WE’RE GONNA HAVE IT DONE WITHIN THE HOUR
I’M SURE WE WILL TOUCH THE SKY WE DON'T GIVE THEM THE CHANCE TO SAY: 'AND PIGS MIGHT FLY'
WE WILL DO THIS THING IT ALL FEELS RIGHT I'M SURE WE CAN AND HAVE IT DONE TONIGHT KEEP THE FAITH NO PINK PIGGIES, NO WAY! KEEP THE FAITH NO PINK PIGGIES, NO WAY!
A meta skirmish song, and you are a master! What a clever setup to use and pigs might fly. Great production!
@danieldeshon - 2024-02-09
Great performance & tune! That guitar sounds fantastic as well. π₯π₯π₯π₯
@wobbiewobbit - 2024-02-09
love those chords under that melody... especially the 2nd chord... pink floydish progression pink flying pigs. very nice skirmish :)
@headfirstonly - 2024-02-06
This is a fun meta-song that really gets over the fun of skirmishing (and the occasional self-doubt that can kick in when you spend the first five minutes drawing a complete blank!)
@strumandstress - 2024-02-04
Catchy, fun and explains skirmishes in under 2 and a half minutes. Great!
@prsongsmith - 2024-02-04
Meta magic! Way to go! Great skirmish!
@jwhanberry - 2024-02-03
Lovin' the high energy in your performance of this meta song. Good job on this skirmish.
@thedutchwidows - 2024-02-03
Great energy - really good delivery and nicely meta lyric! Enjoyed it!
@writeandwrong - 2024-02-03
Hah now there is a way to get around it! Great sound and energy! "We're gonna have it done within the hour." Yup!
@mashala - 2024-02-03
Oh great - so groovy and fun from the start. Made me smile. And a great skirmish-motivational song. Very meta. ;) Good work!
@johncrossman - 2024-02-03
I like Max songs and there's a lot to like here. It sounds great, and your kind of rolling around through a few topics to end up with some piggies is a ride I enjoyed taking. Nice.
@raspberry33 - 2024-02-03
Meta-skirmishing! The Pink Piggies are applauding. And kudos for pulling off not only a fully realized song (one take?) AND a video!! Impressive.
@edsmaronmusic - 2024-02-03
It's like a skirmish song about skirmishes...with pigs! Great recording, your guitar and vox are solid!
@torsten - 2024-02-03
Wow! First I wanted to say "Pigs might fly" but than ... ! You are not only a concise singer/songwriter but seem to have precognitive abilities. What you sang all became true.
Very catchy, especially the yeah yeah yeah, ooo ooo ooos We made a lot less money then, but it was still worth more! Good collab.
@max - 2024-02-10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naAtxiEXKl0 I played it live tonight February 10th. Way too fast , but the crowd was singing along at the end. Yeah!
@tamsnumber4 - 2024-02-09
Love this catchy, upbeat 50's style. Great phrasing, love the way you sing this. The write is wonderful with lots of examples, a great collab!!!
@coolparadiso - 2024-02-04
Liked and commented on the lyric! Like the pace the guitar sets! Really good interpretation of this fine lyric, very catchy
@gordon - 2024-02-04
Lovely catchy tune Max, and some fine lyrics by Srcoops as ever. Great collaboration guys
@judypie - 2024-02-04
So purely 50s with oohs and yeahs! My most favouritest decade. Love it ❤️
@sawtoothgrin - 2024-02-04
Great little melody!
@trishamason25 - 2024-02-04
This is hopping, digging it! Sing along fun πΆ
8. ✯ Busy Life Break (Weekly Lyrical Challenge)
2024-02-05
#officialchallenge #listsong #acoustic_one_take https://avatars.fawm.org/fawm2024/552efbbc-f75f-4ddf-ae84-3dd29f496a08.png Official Monday Lyrical Challenge February 5th. List Song : Write a song with a verse or chorus that uses a list structure.
BUSY, YOU’RE ALWAYS BUSY OH SO BUSY, AIN’T GOT NO TIME BUSY, YOU’RE ALWAYS BUSY OH SO BUSY, AIN’T GOT NO TIME
NO TIME TO SEE WHAT’S GOING ON NO TIME TO FEEL THE VIBE NO TIME TO LISTEN TO THE BIRDS NO TIME TO FEEL ALIVE NO TIME TO DANCE AND SWAY NO TIME TO UNWIND NO TIME TO ENJOY THE RIDE GOT NO TIME TO SHINE
NEED TO TAKE A BREAK DON’T WORRY THE WORLD IT CAN WAIT A WHILE NEED TO FIND AN EASY RHYTHM TAKE A CHANCE WHY DON’T YOU TRY IT NOW
BUSY, YOU’RE ALWAYS BUSY OH SO BUSY, AIN’T GOT NO TIME BUSY, YOU’RE ALWAYS BUSY OH SO BUSY, AIN’T GOT NO TIME
NO TIME TO ESCAPE THE RUSH NO TIME TO CLEAR YOUR MIND NO TIME TO BREATH, TO BE AT EASE NO TIME TO STOP AND CRY NO TIME TO LIVE THE DAY NO TIME TO BE KIND NO TIME TO ENJOY YOUR LIFE GOT NO TIME TO SHINE
NEED TO TAKE A BREAK DON’T WORRY THE WORLD IT CAN WAIT A WHILE NEED TO FIND AN EASY RHYTHM TAKE A CHANCE WHY DON’T YOU TRY IT NOW
I really wish I could and would... Great song! Especially this year. Time to take a chance and try it now.
@kayepeanyc - 2024-02-09
I love the tempo--really expresses the rush of anxiety that is the life of most of the people I know. No time, indeed!
@dkord - 2024-02-09
I can feel the frenzy! Powerful song, well done!
@rexhex - 2024-02-07
No time! I like it.
@the_aguaje - 2024-02-06
Oh, Max, your voice is so powerful! Really like this song, so uplifting.
@ceilidh - 2024-02-06
Love the tempo change at the beginning, and the guitar rhythm which carries the urgency of the song, plus love the busy background on your video which reinforces the frantic busy-ness of the song!
Aw, sad! but I definitely get it. Been there, done that. Simple song with much meaning.
@mardeycranbleson - 2024-02-09
Lol this one speaks to me my wife and I like zero of the same things π
@coolparadiso - 2024-02-08
Has a really cool freestyle feel! Again the repetition works well. Great rhythm in this!
@odetocollaboration - 2024-02-07
Cool! Love when songs use the same line repeatedly in slightly different ways.
11. ✯ Paranormal Cyclone (1hr skirmish)
2024-02-08
#paranormalcyclone #famchallenge #skirmish https://write.fawm.org/skirmish/185 The guitar model Paranormal Cyclone comes in different colors. The song is about doubt and decisions. F Am challenge and Skirmish in one. The whole shebang done in 45 minutes. π Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/paranormal-cyclone https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2776101088_16.jpg
Lyrics
DAPHNE BLUE (502) SHELL PINK (556) PEARL WHITE (523) CANDY APPLE RED (509) CANDY APPLE RED (509)
DAPHNE BLUE (502) SHELL PINK (556) PEARL WHITE (523) CANDY APPLE RED (509) CANDY APPLE RED (509)
CANDY APPLE RED (509) IS MINE CANDY APPLE RED (509) IS MINE CANDY APPLE RED (509) IS MINE
Love the idea. And I can so relate, although from the colours I would have chosen Daphne Blue which rhymes perfectly with its number but definitely not with 'mine'. :-) Great skirmish.
@trishamason25 - 2024-02-08
Sounds like me at the paint shop trying to commit to a color, knowing how much time and energy is about to go into painting an entire room project. I liked what you did here and that you found your color!
@mardeycranbleson - 2024-02-08
Love the concept, especially that you committed to sing the model numbers as well π . Candy apple red 509 is mine is a classic line!
DON’T LET IT FALL THIS LITTLE GADGET WHEN YOU DO YOU BETTER CATCH IT
CAUSE IT’S BEEN IN THE FAMILY FOR MANY YEARS KEPT SAFE FROM GRAVITY YOU UNDERSTAND MY FEARS?
IF YOU DROP IT IT WILL BREAK NOTHING LEFT TO REPAIR NOTHING TO MAKE
IT’S BEEN IN THE FAMILY FOR MANY YEARS KEPT SAFE FROM GRAVITY YOU UNDERSTAND MY FEARS?
WE’VE GOT TO HOLD ON TO THIS LITTLE GADGET FOR GENERATIONS TO COME THIS LITTLE GADGET WE’VE GOT TO HOLD ON TO THIS LITTLE GADGET FOR GENERATIONS TO COME THIS LITTLE GADGET
Wow, loving the vocal layering here. Those deep tones dip down almost into my subconscious. Impressive!
@coolparadiso - 2024-02-08
two chords and the truth and such a nice gentle delivery
@scruffyblues - 2024-02-08
Love the gravel in your voice. This song flows so nicely, like a lullaby. Beautiful skirmish
@joeycyclone - 2024-02-08
We have them in every family. Love your voice, and the gentle rolling between the two chords is very soothing
@strumandstress - 2024-02-08
A great 2 chord song. Love the picking.
@crutherford - 2024-02-08
the responsibility of family heirlooms! trusting the next generation... lovely picking - lovely voice lovely to hear what can happen in two chord songs bravo! great skirmish! (as an aside) i have a very similar pepper grinder
@fuzzy - 2024-02-08
But isn't that a lot of pressure to put on someone?? "Your great-great-great grandmother made this 10000 years ago, and now THE PRESSURE IS ON YOU TO KEEP IT SAFE." Anyway. This is quite a lovely song here. Love that fingerpicking. You have a great voice. Nice.
@ltunes - 2024-02-08
nice relating to a gadget in your family life. Nice sentiment and the finger picking pattern really sets the stage for your lyrics and mood.
@rutheniumg - 2024-02-08
Powerful metaphor — this is exactly how I imagined this skirmish…
@sawtoothgrin - 2024-02-08
Oh man. I have such a strong feeling towards sentimental items. This one hits home. Great lyrics!
@marilisa - 2024-02-08
I genuinely have a terror of things that are fragile and sentimentally valuable, so I felt this one in my bones! Great take on the prompt, and a lovely song!
@cindyrella - 2024-02-08
Impressive and makes me think not of a gadget but a cup a friend gave me in 1985 has never broken, despite 4 kids. Anyhow, I really like this!
@trishamason25 - 2024-02-08
Dang what a low in your voice you got! I like the protection of a heirloom. Lovely!
Oh wow this is so good! FAWM's random song button did not disappoint when it brought me here!
@coolparadiso - 2024-02-09
Great melody to this one and all very positive! very nicely listening - probably my fav of your so far!
@mrtylerlarson - 2024-02-09
πππ that alliteration: limit to loyalty really rocks and def lifts the chorus! Great vibe! Nice one!
@robinleaf - 2024-02-09
This feels really uplifting to me. I really like the rhythm of the guitar and how it interplays with your vocals. I didn't really pay attention to the words because I was listening to it while I was driving to work, but I really enjoyed it! I would definitely listen to it again.
This has a swell rhythm to it, and your vocals have a cool, smoky edge. Nice, catchy hook!
@richaaaay - 2024-03-09
Awesome one take. Great song of encouragement. Smooth delivery and a heartfelt nurturing tune. Is this for someone real or fictional? Doesn’t really matter but it certainly is believable.
@pcob1993 - 2024-02-10
Max, I love this, so inspiring. Great lyrics and singing..... the whole feel of the song is very moving. Way to go brother... Pearse
15. ✵ Don't Get Me Started
2024-02-10
#singer_songwriter #acoustic_one_take #guy_with_guitar Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/dont-get-me-started Sorry for the P's. π No popfilter, I'm afraid. https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2776101088_16.jpg
Lyrics
DON’T GET ME STARTED FOR I’M GOING MAD DON’T GET ME STARTED OR I’LL END UP FULL OF REGRET
TOO MUCH TO TAKE NEED A LITTLE BREAK CUZ IF WE WILL CONTINUE NOW OUR FRIENDSHIP IS AT STAKE
I NEED TO SHUT UP PLEASE MAKE ME STOP KEEP AN EYE ON ME RIGHT NOW DON’T WANNA LET IT DROP
WHAT IS GOING ON IT FEELS SO WRONG SILENCE IS THE BEST FOR NOW SO WE CAN GET OUT STRONG
DON’T GET ME STARTED FOR I’M GOING MAD DON’T GET ME STARTED OR I’LL END UP FULL OF REGRET
FOR ME IT’S BETTER NOW NOT TO SAY ANYTHING FOR YOU IT’S HARD AND IT RUINS EVERYTHING
STILL I’M ASKING YOU TO PAUSE A LITTLE WHILE SO I CAN CATCH SOME BREATH AND TALK TO YOU LATER WITH A SMILE
GIVE ME A CHANCE TO TALK SOME SENSE IT'S NOT HAPPENING NOW PLEASE DON’T TAKE OFFENSE CUT ME SOME SLACK I WILL BE BACK IF YOU COULD HELP ME NOW TO GET ON THE RIGHT TRACK
DON’T CHALLENGE ME PLEASE LET ME BE IF YOU LET IT REST FOR NOW THERE’S REASON, YOU WILL SEE
DON’T GET ME STARTED FOR I’M GOING MAD DON’T GET ME STARTED OR I’LL END UP FULL OF REGRET
I DON’T LIKE THE SOUND FEELS LIKE SOMETHING’S WRONG NEED TO CHECK IT NOW LET’S HOPE IT WON’T TAKE LONG REALLY HAVE TO STOP TO SEE WHAT WE CAN DO PULLING OVER HERE TO FIND OUT IF IT’S TRUE
FEAR SOMETIMES PLAYS NASTY TRICKS ON ME EVERYTHING SEEMS WORSE THAN IT IS IN REALITY
PLEASE GIVE ME SOME TIME TO CHECK UNDER THE HOOD DON’T SEE NOTHING NOW EVERYTHING LOOKS GOOD ENGINE PURRS JUST FINE NO ISSUES TO BE FOUND SOUNDED LIKE SOME METAL WAS TICKING ON THE GROUND
MAYBE IT’S THE WHEELS LET ME FIGURE OUT EASY DOES IT NOW WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT PRESSURE FEELS OKAY TIRES LOOK ALRIGHT THE FEAR WITHIN ME GROWS AS DARKNESS TAKES THE LIGHT
FEAR SOMETIMES PLAYS NASTY TRICKS ON ME EVERYTHING SEEMS WORSE THAN IT IS IN REALITY
FLASHLIGHT IN MY HAND NOT MY COMFORT ZONE FEELING DIZZY NOW AFRAID THE FEAR HAS GROWN AT THE INSIDE OF THE RIM I SEE A STEEL WIRE STUCK EASY TO PULL OUT WELL IT SEEMS WE HAVE SOME LUCK
car trouble slowly growing panic. I HATE IT. the feeling, not the song. song good. car trouble bad. the music drives the lyric home.
@odilongreen - 2024-02-10
Such great acoustic energy to this, and even though there's a tension to the insistent rhythm, I like the ultimately upbeat message (although I'm not convinced things aren't as bad as they seem, generally speaking). Very cool almost folk-punk feel.
What a cool song (and you look great in the video, too)! Bouncy catchy groove, vibrant guitar and voice. Sharp lyrics, too. Love it!
@torsten - 2024-02-11
What a song! Nice happy vibe wrapped around a big topic. Thanks for that song!
@treble - 2024-02-11
"I'm from a different time" too and I like this song so much. I like the message and I think the chorus is very catchy. Nice performance as well!
@mikeskliar - 2024-02-11
there is so much truth in this lyric! its a great encapsulation of that old vs new thing that has made things sometimes harder to navigate, but that's the nature of progress! This really cuts to the heart of things with a direct approach and its a great song and performance! great to hear ya again here! so many great lines here! this should be a hit, in a better world! catchy music too!
@willow1 - 2024-02-11
A conversation that happens (or needs to) a lot these days. Hopefully it inspires the compassion needed to bring forth much needed societal change. I commend you for broaching the subject, great song and playing!
@kristi - 2024-02-11
Important message in this. I like the chorus, it's really universal. Good playing and singing!
@seemanski - 2024-02-11
This is great, you have a knack for knocking out well constructed polished songs fast. This is a damn catchy little number.
@corinnecurcio - 2024-02-11
Awesome work in an hour. Well constructed lyrics and the music complements them quite nicely. Bravo!
I’M STANDING IN LINE LONGING FOR YOUR LOVE I’M KILLING TIME LONGING FOR YOUR LOVE
I KNOW I HAVE TO SHARE YOUR LOVE WITH OTHER PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE I KNOW I HAVE TO SHARE YOUR LOVE WITH OTHER PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE
YOU’RE SO GENEROUS SO SWEET THE BUS OF LOVE YOU DRIVE HAS GOT SO MANY SEATS I’M WILLING TO GIVE MY PLACE TO THE ONES WHO ARE IN NEED BUT SOMETIMES I FEEL THAT ONE IS ME
AWAITING MY TURN LONGING FOR YOUR LOVE DREAM AND YEARN LONGING FOR YOUR LOVE
I KNOW I HAVE TO SHARE YOUR LOVE WITH OTHER PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE I KNOW I HAVE TO SHARE YOUR LOVE WITH OTHER PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE
YOU’RE SO GENEROUS SO SWEET THE BUS OF LOVE YOU DRIVE HAS GOT SO MANY SEATS I’M WILLING TO GIVE MY PLACE TO THE ONES WHO ARE IN NEED BUT SOMETIMES I FEEL THAT ONE IS ME
I HATE THE FEELING LONGING FOR YOUR LOVE THE WAY OF DEALING LONGING FOR YOUR LOVE
I KNOW I HAVE TO SHARE YOUR LOVE WITH OTHER PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE I KNOW I HAVE TO SHARE YOUR LOVE WITH OTHER PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE
I absolutely loved this. The driving rhythmic guitar work, as well as the vocal delivery and earnest lyrics reminded me immediately of Grant McLennan's work with The Go-Betweens. In my world that is high praise, I hope it is in your world as well.
20. ✯ Lucky 13 (1hr skirmish)
2024-02-13
#skirmish #acoustic_ska #lucky13
I used the entire prompt given by @metricula for lyrics π Oh wait that makes it a collab ...... No pop filter, sorry about the P's, it's the time PPPPPresssure. https://write.fawm.org/skirmish/142 'Prompt: songs about luck—good luck, bad luck, superstitions for luck (black cats, ladders, see-a-penny-pick-it-up, or personal habits we form for “luck” or to calm anxiety—or how we feel “wrong” or more anxious if we *don’t* do them), games of chance and skill. Anything related to chance, luck, or moments of serendipity—or where it all went wrong! Feel free to take wide liberties with the theme whether you go for lyrics, instrumentals, or both!' Podsafe Audio https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/lucky-13 https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2776101088_16.jpg
Lyrics
LUCKY 13
SONGS ABOUT LUCK GOOD LUCK, BAD LUCK SUPERSTITIONS FOR LUCK (BLACK CATS, LADDERS, SEE-A-PENNY-PICK-IT-UP, OR PERSONAL HABITS WE FORM FOR “LUCK” OR TO CALM ANXIETY—OR HOW WE FEEL “WRONG” OR MORE ANXIOUS IF WE *DON’T* DO THEM),
SONGS ABOUT LUCK GOOD LUCK, BAD LUCK GAMES OF CHANCE AND SKILL. ANYTHING RELATED TO CHANCE, LUCK, OR MOMENTS OF SERENDIPITY—OR WHERE IT ALL WENT WRONG!
FEEL FREE TO TAKE WIDE LIBERTIES WITH THE THEME WHETHER YOU GO FOR LYRICS, INSTRUMENTALS, OR BOTH!
LUCKY 13 LUCKY 13
FEEL FREE TO TAKE WIDE LIBERTIES WITH THE THEME WHETHER YOU GO FOR LYRICS, INSTRUMENTALS, OR BOTH!
SONGS ABOUT LUCK GOOD LUCK, BAD LUCK SUPERSTITIONS FOR LUCK (BLACK CATS, LADDERS, SEE-A-PENNY-PICK-IT-UP, OR PERSONAL HABITS WE FORM FOR “LUCK” OR TO CALM ANXIETY—OR HOW WE FEEL “WRONG” OR MORE ANXIOUS IF WE *DON’T* DO THEM),
How cool is that to create a song from a text about the skirmish! So catchy and funny Excellent skirmish
@majordanby - 2024-02-16
Great skirmish. Congratulations for turning the random text into a fully fledged song.
@metricula - 2024-02-14
I didn’t mention this the first time but I love how you gave so much verve and rhythm to the text!!!
@bobjestes - 2024-02-13
Lots of energy and a few smiles. You had me tapping my foot and humming harmonies throughout. Great skirmish.
@aubrey - 2024-02-13
πΆ black cats, ladders, see-a-penny-pick-it-up πΆ so satisfying how you found a groove for those first few lines especially. I'll be singing that part to myself all day! what a jam!
@metricula - 2024-02-13
I am absolutely in STITCHES
@scruffyblues - 2024-02-13
What a great idea, really love this, made me smile at the cheekiness of the whole thing. Ace!!!
@tjeff - 2024-02-13
Excellent stuff! I enjoyed listening! Great skirmish.
@reinderd - 2024-02-13
That is amazing. Well-played, sir. Well-played.
@cindyrella - 2024-02-13
This made me smile and it's clever and a great skirmish!
@berni1954 - 2024-02-13
ππ½ππ½ππ½ I particularly like that detail of those personal superstitions we build up. I have a few of those.
@gordon - 2024-02-13
Max, once again, you have put a stupid big grin on my face and my toe just can't stop tapping. Great skirmish sir!
@sheilerk - 2024-02-13
What an awesome and unexpected take on the prompt! And so fun to listen to. This is great!
@johnstaples - 2024-02-13
Wow! This is such an innovative take on the prompt! Pretty clever and you pulled it off beautifully! Great performance!!! Nice skirmishing!
@lyricslinger - 2024-02-13
Nice song and video! Like the doubled up vocals and the reference to both good and bad luck
I CAN BE SO BLUNT TYPICAL ME HARSH AND ROUGH SOUR AND GRUMPY WELL AWARE THERE IS NO NEED TO BE I’M NO FUN AT ALL SO PLAIN TO SEE
OOOOOOH TELL ME WHY DO YOU STILL LOVE ME OOOOOOH TELL ME WHY DO YOU STILL LOVE ME LOVE ME LOVE ME LOVE ME LOVE ME
I’M NOT EVEN CLOSE TO BEING NICE MANY TIMES YOU HAVE TO ASK ME TWICE NOT EASY-GOING I DO REALISE IT’S OK TO SAY I’M COLD AS ICE OOOOOOH TELL ME WHY DO YOU STILL LOVE ME OOOOOOH TELL ME WHY DO YOU STILL LOVE ME LOVE ME LOVE ME LOVE ME LOVE ME
So great ! I've been listening to your songs here on FAWM since like 2009. You're so prolific and always so good. I dunno how you do it, and you did this live. lol Cheers!
@robinleaf - 2024-02-14
Nice write! The chorus is so memorable (I'm totally gonna have it stuck in my head) and the lyrics, so relatable. It's got a nice rhythm to it that keeps it from sounding depressing. ππ
22. ✯ A Leprechaun Friendship (1hr skirmish)
2024-02-14
#skirmish #leprechaun #breakup Breaking up with a little Irish friend. Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/leprechaun-friendship https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2776101088_16.jpg
Lyrics
DAMN WE BOTH FEEL WEIRD IN THIS SITUATION WONDERING WHERE TO GO IN THIS RELATION SOMETIMES IT IS HATE SOMETIMES IT’S LOVE SOMETIMES I FEEL PUSHED SOMETIMES SHOVED
SURE I WANT YOUR GOLD THE STASH YOU HOLD YOU BEARDED MAN OUR FRIENDSHIP ENDS
I FEEL A DISTANCE GROW AS THE GREED TAKES HOLD WITH A HEAVY HEART WE MUST NOW DEPART
DAMN I FEEL SO BAD ABOUT MY GREED BUT THE GOLD YOU HAVE IS THE ONLY THING I NEED TOGETHER WE HAD SOME LAUGHS AND A GOOD TIME BUT I’M LEAVING AS SOON THE GOLD IS MINE
TIED SCARFS AROUND THE TREES YOU GOT ME ON MY KNEES IT’S CLEAR THAT WE CAN’T LONGER PRETEND
I FEEL A DISTANCE GROW AS THE GREED TAKES HOLD WITH A HEAVY HEART WE MUST NOW DEPART
SURE I WANT YOUR GOLD THE STASH YOU HOLD YOU BEARDED MAN OUR FRIENDSHIP ENDS
SURE I WANT YOUR GOLD THE STASH YOU HOLD YOU BEARDED MAN OUR FRIENDSHIP ENDS
WOH GNIREDNOW UOY SEVAEL YLERUS EHS DNIK A FO ENO S’EHS YBAB YM LLEW WOH GNIREDNOW UOY SEVAEL EHS DNIK A FO ENO S’EHS YBAB YM LLEW DENNALP SI GNIHTYREVE ,WONK UOY EROFEB WONK UOY EROFEB DNATSREDNU OT TSAF OOT ,TSAF YLERUS S’EHS REVO SGNIHT KNIHT OT EMIT ON TOG EV’UOY DNATSREDNU OT TSAF OOT ,TSAF SI EHS REVO SGNIHT KNIHT OT EMIT ON
GNORW OG NAC TAHT GNIHTON S’EREHT ON GNIHTON S’EREHT
ENOD SGNIHT TEG OT WOH SWONK YLERUS EHS TI TEG OT WOH SWONK EHS YBAB YM LLEW ENOD SGNIHT TEG OT WOH SWONK EHS TI TEG OT WOH SWONK EHS YBAB YM LLEW
This is bonkers. The backwards guitar is oddly relaxing.
@jramonewi - 2024-02-15
From Wisconsin, USA, this plays forward! \m/
@jonnysmeby - 2024-02-15
Pretty cool. I want to hear it in reverse now.
@savvyaz - 2024-02-15
I thoroughly enjoyed this!
@coolparadiso - 2024-02-15
I had to hear you do this! it does sound eastern european. @tiias i wonder if an accordion would sound like a guitar backwards :-) Very funny very clever
@wylddandelyon - 2024-02-15
Wow, I can't follow the lyrics even with them in front of me. And yet it sounds musical. Good experiment.
@roxya - 2024-02-15
Feels like my brain is exploding, like I should recognise the words but no? Crazy.
@tiias - 2024-02-15
Crazy how the sound of a guitar can resemble that of an accordion when played in reverse...
@berni1954 - 2024-02-15
This is GREAT. It sounds like you're singing in an Eastern European language I am unfamiliar with. Well done indeed!
@tiias - 2024-02-15
Citsatnaf!
@heather - 2024-02-15
!gnidnatstuo
@mardeycranbleson - 2024-02-15
Lol I laughed straight away when I heard it. I love it and it actually sounds like a regular song just in reverse, I don't know how you accomplished it. Thanks for the fun listen. I need to listen a few more times
@mal70 - 2024-02-15
ππ That's wild, I think you ve invented a new genre! It works though π.
24. ✵ Let Me Be Me
2024-02-15
#misfit #beyourself #acoustic_one_take Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/let-me-be-me https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2776101088_16.jpg After a fresh haircut this morning and a couple of crazy skirmishes both this morning and last night it's time for some serious songs again.
Lyrics
I AM NOT A FOOL FOLLOWING THEIR RULES I AM WAY TOO PROUD TO BE PART OF A CROWD WILL NOT FIT IN NEED TO BREAK FREE WILL NOT PRETEND I’M SIMPLY BEING ME
EMBRACING ALL THAT’S REAL WITHIN SOMETIMES I LOOSE SOMETIMES I WIN I’LL TAKE THAT RISK
SO DON’T MIND ME JUST LET ME BE ME ME ME
I HOPE YOU DON’T MIND NOT ONE OF YOUR KIND I HOPE YOU’RE OKAY GOING MY OWN WAY WILL NOT GIVE IN NOW WATCH ME SHINE WILL NOT CONFORM THE WORLD IS MINE
EMBRACING ALL THAT’S REAL WITHIN SOMETIMES I LOOSE SOMETIMES I WIN I’LL TAKE THAT RISK
My toes are tapping and head is nodding to the beat - great energy, wonderful acoustic one-take. The chorus is a great change-up to the pace - love that "me, me, me". Great song concept, well done!
@majordanby - 2024-02-16
I’m in agreement with the other comment, your guitar playing and rhythm is fantastic. Reminded me of something, not sure what. I think it must be that this is just an instant classic.
@beechcraftbonanza - 2024-02-15
Love the rhythmic drive of this song. It's a good punk song and also has a bit of a 60's garage vibe to it :)
THE CURE, JOY DIVISION P.I.L. AND SIOUXSIE SIOUX VINYL TREASURES ON THE SHELF I WONDER WHAT TO DO
SORTING THROUGH MY COLLECTION DUSTING OFF THE PAST A STACK OF RECORDS IN MY HAND A DECISION TO BE CAST
TEMPTATION WHISPERS SOFTLY 'TIME TO LET SOME GO CASH THEM IN FOR SOMETHING ELSE THERE’S SPOTIFY YOU KNOW'
BUT AS I GAZE UPON THESE GROOVES NOSTALGIA STARTS TO BLOOM THE TUNES THAT SHAPED MY YESTERYEARS PUNK, NEW WAVE AND DOOM
THE PRICE THEY WANT TO PAY TODAY WOULD FILL MY POCKETS WELL BUT THE MEMORIES ARE WORTH MUCH MORE MORE THAN I COULD TELL OH, THE RECORDS TELL A TALE OF DAYS BOTH DARK AND BRIGHT THESE VINYL ALBUMS MEAN A LOT TO ME THEY ARE THE CHAPTERS IN MY LIFE
THE CLASH, WIRE, THE DAMNED BUZZCOCKS AND THE SLITS THE SCRATCHES AND THE HISS, PART OF ME IT IS
THROUGH LAUGHTER, TEARS AND ANGER THEY'VE NEVER LEFT MY SIDE MY YOUTH, MY GENERATION THEY'VE BEEN MY FAITHFUL GUIDE
SHOULD I SELL MY COLLECTION NOW PRICES ARE SKY-HIGH? OR SHOULD I LET THE KIDS DECIDE THE DAY AFTER I DIE EACH PURCHASE MARKS A SPOT IN THE LIFE THAT I'VE EMBRACED A SENTIMENT TOO STRONG TO SELL AND NOT TO BE ERASED
THE PRICE THEY WANT TO PAY TODAY WOULD FILL MY POCKETS WELL BUT THE MEMORIES ARE WORTH MUCH MORE MORE THAN I COULD TELL OH, THE RECORDS TELL A TALE OF DAYS BOTH DARK AND BRIGHT THESE VINYL ALBUMS MEAN A LOT TO ME THEY ARE THE CHAPTERS IN MY LIFE
FAD GADGET, COLIN NEWMAN JONATHAN RICHMAN, BILLY BRAGG SHOULD I PART WITH THESE OLD FRIENDS WHILE I’M SURE I WANT THEM BACK
THE MARKET IS TEMPTING BUT MY HEART WON'T LET THEM GO THE SLEEVES, THE COVER- ART JUST HOLDING THEM FEELS GOOD YOU KNOW
THE PRICE THEY WANT TO PAY TODAY WOULD FILL MY POCKETS WELL BUT THE MEMORIES ARE WORTH MUCH MORE MORE THAN I COULD TELL OH, THE RECORDS TELL A TALE OF DAYS BOTH DARK AND BRIGHT THESE VINYL ALBUMS MEAN A LOT TO ME THEY ARE THE CHAPTERS IN MY LIFE
I'LL HOLD ONTO THESE RECORDS THE MEMORIES THEY HAVE MADE AND WHEN THE NEEDLE FINDS THE END EVERYTHING WILL FADE
This song makes the decision easy….Don’t sell that collection! Great song.
@coolparadiso - 2024-02-17
Oh man no wonder i like your stuff when i see that vinyl collection. Lovely song - so enjoyable - and so much a part of my life
@rogerhammond - 2024-02-16
I can relate to this one @max. Keep the records! Song sounds like a keeper too ..... finally got around to joining you here ... you're as prolific as ever!
@majordanby - 2024-02-16
The melody and nostalgic feel when you sing OH, THE RECORDS TELL A TALE, is beautiful. Firstly, great record collection, secondly, so, so, hard to part with vinyl. I felt every moment of this song.
@majordanby - 2024-02-16
Haha! What a great great subject matter. Several lines made me chuckle in the knowledge that I feel exactly the same way. This could be an advert for vinyl collecting. The ups and downs of owning an expensive collection. Really really great lyrics. I enjoyed this so much!
CAN’T AVOID YOU HAVE TO DO IT ANYWAY DON’T LOOK BACK YOU NEED TO MOVE ON CAN’T ESCAPE THERE’S NO CHANCE TO RUN AWAY DON’T GIVE UP CONFRONT IT ALL HEAD-ON
FACE IT THERE'S NO STOPPING NOW FACE IT GET ON WITH IT FACE IT YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO FACE IT HURRY UP AND GO
TAKE A CHANCE TELL US WHAT YOU’RE WAITING FOR YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SUCCEED TAKE THE RISK OPEN UP A DIFFERENT DOOR YOU WILL FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED
DO IT THERE'S NO STOPPING NOW DO IT GET ON WITH IT DO IT YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO DO IT HURRY UP AND GO
NO DELAY DON’T HESITATE GET ON WITH IT YOU’RE ON YOUR WAY NO DELAY DON’T HESITATE GET ON WITH IT YOU’RE ON YOUR WAY TO VICTORY
I'd love to hear this played by a band, though it also clearly works as an acoustic banger! Love the second vocal on the chorus. Great lyrics - ALL CAPS!
@coolparadiso - 2024-02-17
Great energy and a good message - that's got great punk roots in it!
@rogerhammond - 2024-02-17
Another super-catchy sing-along with a positive message and upeat melody. You just keep coming up with them! Great stuff.
@gfandme - 2024-02-17
Encouraging Words and Music, thanks!
@odetocollaboration - 2024-02-17
Good song. The tempo is a great fit for the lyrics
@mikeskliar - 2024-02-17
great!! love that positive energy and the whole thing flows so well. You get a great sound out of that acoustic guitar and the vocals. There's some background vocals on there too? (is that doubled later as a second track, or did you just put a delay on the existing vocals for the chorus only, perhaps? it sounds great, whatever you're doing...)
27. ✯ Solid Ground (1hr skirmish)
2024-02-18
#skirmish #instability #acoustic_one_take No idea what I just wrote π€ *Changed the title as suggested in the comments.*
Lyrics
YOU BEHAVE UNPREDICTABLE WAIT, LET ME GUESS I HOPE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU’RE DOING BUT YOU LOOK LIKE A MESS
YOU’VE BEEN ACTING STRANGE LATELY SUSPICIOUS MOVES AND ALL AT FIRST I DIDN’T NOTICE NO BALANCE, YOU MIGHT FALL
DON’T WANT YOU TO HURT YOURSELF YOU’RE SPINNING ROUND AND ROUND
PLEASE TRY NOT TO FOOL YOURSELF FIND SOME SOLID GROUND
WHAT CAUSES THIS INSTABILITY? NO, DON’T TELL ME, PLEASE I’M PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER IT’S A PUZZLE PIECE BY PIECE
THE FIRMNESS IS STILL IN YOUR EYES BUT YOUR FACE IS SHOWING FEAR YOUR EMOTIONS DO SWING FREELY YOUR INTENTIONS ARE NOT CLEAR
DON’T WANT YOU TO HURT YOURSELF YOU’RE SPINNING ROUND AND ROUND
PLEASE TRY NOT TO FOOL YOURSELF FIND SOME SOLID GROUND
RAPID CHANGES NEED TO END I HOPE YOU WILL FIND A WAY WARNING SIGNS ARE EVERYWHERE YOU NEED TO FIND BALANCE TODAY
DON’T WANT YOU TO HURT YOURSELF YOU’RE SPINNING ROUND AND ROUND
PLEASE TRY NOT TO FOOL YOURSELF FIND SOME SOLID GROUND
The guitar drive really moves this almost conversational lyric on! Good turnaround to solid ground - which is the stand out line "maybe a title" nicely done
@seemanski - 2024-02-18
Love the rhythm, your vocal delivery has a Mark Lanegan quality about it. Really like how the rhythm with how you sing spinning round and round really feels like you are being thrown around the room. The obvious grammatical use of predictable instead of predictably was a very nice touch.
@mikeskliar - 2024-02-18
nice! love that conversational tone, its a striking portrait of someone who is falling apart, and has many great lines in there! great performance too!
@kahlo2013 - 2024-02-18
Wonderful descriptions of someone who is seemingly unstable - the examples you provide are great examples of instability. I like the compassion and empathy that you bring to it. Great vocals - the chorus is really lovely. Nice musical change up in melody between verses and chorus.
@treble - 2024-02-18
Good description of instability. I think the chorus is catchy and all parts of the song work very nicely together. You wrote,"No idea what I just wrote." Well, however you did it, it's great!
@andygetch - 2024-02-18
This is a tight write for the skirmish, and I can infer several different meanings. The music is well done!
@gfandme - 2024-02-18
Great Job on the Skirmish Max, goed gedaan!
@andygriff - 2024-02-18
Cooking feel to this, an excellent assuredly delivered. Top response to the prompt! π
@ajna1960 - 2024-02-18
An enjoyable skirmish listen. I liked how the story line lead me through, and then left me wondering.
I love the positive vibes!! Great guitar rhythm too. This was a great listen, very uplifting. Awesome job!
@kahlo2013 - 2024-02-19
I love how you rock out these affirming lyrics! I love the positive encouragement!
@gfandme - 2024-02-19
Always be yourself, there are more than enough others, just be you and keep making this nice Music!
@tippyteapot - 2024-02-18
Love this: IT’S OK YOU KNOW TO FEEL GREAT AS YOU GO DON’T PUT ON A SHOW BE YOURSELF, JUST GLOW Catchy tune as always!!
@freshspotlessyouth - 2024-02-18
What a charming, catchy affirmation. What could be more punk rock than loving yourself and not worrying about what others think. I think this will be stuck in head for a while
@pipewrench67 - 2024-02-18
Great affirmation. When the song started I had to check where you were from (it should be self-evident from your name, but you never know) anyways I was getting Irish vibes at first and as the song went on there were tinges Neil Diamond (monster songwriter). So I guess you could bill yourself as Amstermdams only Irish Punk Neil Diamond.
Thank you @sailingmagpie. Not just for the comment. I think you just gave me an idea for a FAWM2025 concept. The Brill Building genre combined with my own input. Need to start working on some whapshowap harmonies. Seriously, I think you have laid the foundation under my next FAWM. Already looking forward. If it happens, I can’t thank you enough.
@sailingmagpie - 2024-03-02
There's a real "golden age of songwriting" feel to this track, like something from the Brill Building! And the melody line you've chosen really brings out a nice timbre in your voice.
@rogerhammond - 2024-02-19
Another catchy one, Max. The gentle feel suits the sentiment on this one. Would definitely be one we would sing along with at the open mic.
@writeandwrong - 2024-02-19
Oh, we all can all identify with this at different times in our lives. Hopeful and tender. Excellent write!
30. ✯ I Know You Love Me (hummingbirdcore)
2024-02-20
#tinnituscore #HummingbirdCore #theoppositeofslothcore Twice the Max! See this topic to understand the madness: https://write.fawm.org/forums/2281 Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/i-know-i-love-you https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2776101088_16.jpg
Lyrics
I KNOW YOU LOVE ME YEAH I KNOW YOU DO I KNOW YOU LOVE ME YEAH I KNOW YOU DO I KNOW YOU LOVE ME YEAH I KNOW YOU DO I KNOW YOU LOVE ME
AND IT FEELS YES IT FEELS SO GOOD
I KNOW YOU LOVE ME YEAH I KNOW YOU DO I KNOW YOU LOVE ME YEAH I KNOW YOU DO I KNOW YOU LOVE ME YEAH I KNOW YOU DO I KNOW YOU LOVE ME
AND IT FEELS YES IT FEELS SO GOOD AND IT FEELS YES IT FEELS SO GOOD
I KNOW YOU LOVE ME YEAH I KNOW YOU DO I KNOW YOU LOVE ME YEAH I KNOW YOU DO I KNOW YOU LOVE ME YEAH I KNOW YOU DO I KNOW YOU LOVE ME
AND IT FEELS YES IT FEELS SO GOOD AND IT FEELS YES IT FEELS SO GOOD
I defy anyone to have a catchier song I listen to today.
@sapient - 2024-02-21
That is PERFECT π
@rogerhammond - 2024-02-20
That's awesome Max. Wild ride on a strumming hummingbird.
@rinwolf - 2024-02-20
Well done! I like the rapid strumming and energetic vocals. I tried doing the recommended 1200bpm and my DAW just failed to sequence MIDI at that speed
@dkord - 2024-02-20
Love this high energy performance and vibe! Your right hand is a blur- amazing! Awesome song!
@coolparadiso - 2024-02-20
Likewise i was waiting for the smoke to start and you explode. Great performance! Ramonecore!
@headfirstonly - 2024-02-20
I'm surprised that guitar didn't burst into flames! Much kudos for taking the hummingbird challenge and running with it. Very entertaining madness!
@lyricslinger - 2024-02-20
'I know you love me / Yeah I know you do' is now stuck in my head! Nice work on the hummingbird theme
@nadine - 2024-02-20
Fast, in your face, and yet positive. This will stick in my head
31. ✯ Give Me Back Myself (1hr skirmish)
2024-02-20
#therapy #skirmish #acoustic_one_take Skirmish Prompt: A Therapy Session https://write.fawm.org/skirmish/193 A scream for help. Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/give-me-back-myself https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2776101088_16.jpg
Lyrics
IF ONLY I COULD DANCE OOOOOH FULL OF ENERGY OOOOOH LIKE TO TAKE A CHANCE OOOOH FORGET MY MISERY
GIVE ME BACK MYSELF THE PERSON I ONCE WAS LET ME LAUGH AND SWING RELEASE ME FROM THIS ENDLESS PAUSE
I FIND IT VERY HARD TO DEAL WITH ALL THIS TAKE ME BACK TO BETTER DAYS I DON’T LIKE IT AS IT IS
IF ONLY I COULD SHOUT OOOOOH HAVE A CLEAR MIND OOOOOH LIKE TO CRY OUT LOUD OOOOH GOT NOTHING TO HIDE
IF ONLY I COULD FIGHT OOOOOH MY WAY OUT OF HERE OOOOOH WALK THROUGH THE NIGHT OOOOOH WITHOUT ANY FEAR
GIVE ME BACK MYSELF THE PERSON I ONCE WAS LET ME LAUGH AND SWING RELEASE ME FROM THIS ENDLESS PAUSE
I FIND IT VERY HARD TO DEAL WITH ALL THIS TAKE ME BACK TO BETTER DAYS I DON’T LIKE IT AS IT IS
WHEN WILL THIS END OOOOOH CAN’T TAKE THIS NO MORE OOOOOH HELP ME MY FRIEND OOOOOH I’VE BEEN HERE BEFORE
GIVE ME BACK MYSELF THE PERSON I ONCE WAS LET ME LAUGH AND SWING RELEASE ME FROM THIS ENDLESS PAUSE
I FIND IT VERY HARD TO DEAL WITH ALL THIS IT’S TIME TO MOVE ON I DON’T LIKE IT AS IT IS
hey i like this. it's rockin and the lyrics are right on. it rolled around my head yesterday afterwards :) (didn't have a chance to leave a comment then) thank you!
@rogerhammond - 2024-02-21
It's unbelievable that you created this in an hour! It's a super-catchy melody and the OOOOH's got me singing along immediately. And the central idea comes through so well "I find it very hard to deal with all of this, it's time to move on, I don't like it as it is". I like the tempo shift at the end too.
@racheleve - 2024-02-20
Love the fast paced urgent feel of this song- really reflects some of the longing and perhaps desperation in the lyrics. And then how it slows down at the end, brings some nice spaciousness to it. Well sung and played! And thanks for your kind words on my therapy song!
@dkord - 2024-02-20
I love this swinging take on therapy- awesome vibe! Very relatable and great lines! Great writing!
@max - 2024-02-20
@tunecat Thank you for listening. I do not remember any of my lyrics, my biggest problem. The reason I have my lyrics in Caps is so I have them printed out to read them while performing. You should see the view from my side. π One song is usually four sheets on the wall.
@tunecat - 2024-02-20
cool video - how did you do that??? I love teh ooooohs... The song ad rendition is so sefl assured.. You wrote remembered and put together this confident word perfect version in an hour. Well done!!
THE PAST IS A PATH WHERE I TRAVELED FROM THE FOOTPRINTS MADE OUTNUMBER THOSE YET TO COME
LIFE IS A STROLL A JOURNEY THROUGH AGES PROUD OF WHAT’S BEHIND ENTERING NEW STAGES
HATCHING A PLAN FOR THE LIFE I’VE STILL GOT SEEKING A WAY BEFORE MY TIME GETS LOCKED HATCHING A PLAN FOR THE LIFE I’VE STILL GOT AHEAD OF ME SEEKING A WAY BEFORE MY TIME GETS LOCKED ETERNALLY
NO DAYS TO WASTE NO DAYS TO WASTE
LOOKING BACK EACH STEP HELD DEAR SETTING NEW GOALS AS THE HORIZON DRAWS NEAR
THE FINAL LEG TWO-THIRDS BEHIND ME PREPARING FOR NEW GOALS I WON’T LET DEATH FIND ME
HATCHING A PLAN FOR THE LIFE I’VE STILL GOT SEEKING A WAY BEFORE MY TIME GETS LOCKED HATCHING A PLAN FOR THE LIFE I’VE STILL GOT AHEAD OF ME SEEKING A WAY BEFORE MY TIME GETS LOCKED ETERNALLY
I relate so much to these lyrics. I assume we're probably at the same stage in life. Beautifully written and performed.
@johns - 2024-02-22
Easy listening, Max, good song.
@rogerhammond - 2024-02-22
"The footprints made outnumber those yet to come...No days to waste". I know what you mean! It's nice to hear a mellow number enter your incredible portfolio of FAWM songs. And as always, you've managed to create a melody hook, which is so inviting to sing along with.
33. ✵ A Relief
2024-02-22
#singer_songwriter #acoustic #guitar A bit sloppy, this one. The FAWM fatigue kicks in I think. But eh, it doesn't matter. Podsafe Audio https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/a-relief https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2776101088_16.jpg
Lyrics
THERE WERE TIMES I SOUGHT BALANCE CONSIDERING EVERY SITUATION STUDIED ALL THE OPTIONS THAT I HAD
CAREFUL IN MY PLANNING CAUTIOUS OF WHAT COULD HAPPEN MADE SURE WHAT'S GOOD AND WHAT'S BAD
BUT IT DOESN’T MATTER IT DOESN’T MATTER ANYMORE NO IT DOESN’T MATTER IT DOESN’T MATTER ANYMORE
QUITE A RELIEF IT IS QUITE A RELIEF IT IS
I NEED TO LEARN TO TRUST MY LIFE LET THE MUSIC GUIDE ME FREE FALLING INTO THE UNKNOWN
NOT STRIVING FOR PERFECTION BREAK THE CHAINS THAT BIND ME LETTING GO OF THE NEED TO CONTROL
CAUSE IT DOESN’T MATTER IT DOESN’T MATTER ANYMORE NO IT DOESN’T MATTER IT DOESN’T MATTER ANYMORE
QUITE A RELIEF IT IS QUITE A RELIEF IT IS
NO LONGER BOUND BY FEAR DANCING IN THE MOMENT CAUSE IT DOESN’T MATTER ANYMORE
IT DOESN’T MATTER IT DOESN’T MATTER ANYMORE IT DOESN’T MATTER IT DOESN’T MATTER ANYMORE IT DOESN’T MATTER IT DOESN’T MATTER ANYMORE IT DOESN’T MATTER IT DOESN’T MATTER ANYMORE
Fawm fatigue is the real deal, but it's also really freeing to just throw stuff down to tape and move on. It doesn't matter might as well be my mantra in life. This has a really classic, timeless sound. Could listen to a whole album of it, honestly. Cheers!
@rogerhammond - 2024-02-22
Sounds good to me Max. Another catchy melody, clear, solid idea and a chorus to sing along with. Nice, understated performance too. Suits the song. Another one to tag on to your bizarrely long list. Very well done.
@coolparadiso - 2024-02-22
Yup FF is a real thing! Mind you i dont hear it here maybe the FF actually fits with this style as song - has a bit (Del amitry) feel to this (not sure where that thought came from) I really like this!
34. ✵ Welcome
2024-02-23
#singer_songwriter #acoustic_one_take #guy_with_guitar Here's hoping you feel welcome when visiting Amsterdam or if you come to live here. Podsafe audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/welcome https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2776101088_16.jpg
Lyrics
YOU’RE COMING FROM A PLACE YOU STILL CALL YOUR OWN EXPLORING A NEW WORLD WHERE THE RULES ARE UNKNOWN
LET ME BE YOUR GUIDE THROUGH UNFAMILIAR STREETS SHOW YOU THE GOOD SPOTS WHERE THE PUBLIC MEETS
IT TAKES A WHILE TO UNDERSTAND THE HABITS HERE TRY TO IMMERSE USE YOUR EYES AND EARS
COME TO THE CONCLUSION WE ARE NOT THAT BAD PRECONCEPTION GROWS WHEN INFORMATION LACKS
NOW YOU KNOW HOW THINGS GO ‘ROUND HERE NOW YOU KNOW HOW THINGS GO
EMBRACE THE DIFFERENCES EMPATHIZE KEEP LEARNING, BE AMAZED AND TRY TO COMPROMISE
WE WANT YOU TO FEEL WELCOME AND FIND YOUR PLACE HERE’S HOPING YOU WILL LOVE IT AND DO EMBRACE
NOW YOU KNOW HOW THINGS GO ‘ROUND HERE NOW YOU KNOW HOW THINGS GO NOW YOU KNOW HOW THINGS GO ‘ROUND HERE NOW YOU KNOW HOW THINGS GO
IT TAKES A WHILE TO UNDERSTAND THE HABITS HERE SOON YOU’LL FEEL AT HOME AND IT WILL BE CLEAR
YOU’LL UNDERSTAND AND LIKE US YOU WILL CONCLUDE BEING DIRECT DOESN’T MEAN WE’RE RUDE
NOW YOU KNOW HOW THINGS GO ‘ROUND HERE NOW YOU KNOW HOW THINGS GO NOW YOU KNOW HOW THINGS GO ‘ROUND HERE NOW YOU KNOW HOW THINGS GO NOW YOU KNOW HOW THINGS GO ‘ROUND HERE NOW YOU KNOW HOW THINGS GO NOW YOU KNOW HOW THINGS GO ‘ROUND HERE NOW YOU KNOW HOW THINGS GO
Love this melody and vocal and I do think it is "welcoming". I really like the write, I was hoping to learn more details on what the "things" are LOL, but you do give one example at the end. I really enjoyed this song, very catchy.
@odetocollaboration - 2024-02-24
Love the strumming pattern on this. Great message and love the Doubled vocals!
@beechcraftbonanza - 2024-02-23
The first line of the chorus pulls my musical emotion strings ;) also a pretty good find to grow the chorus after every verse. at the first chorus I felt I wanted to hear that part again, and hooray, in the second chorus you double up and double up again at the end. Nice!
@rogerhammond - 2024-02-23
Nice melody in the verses and really pleasing change for the chorus. You have a knack for catchy choruses and this is another one. I like the way you make clear it's about the Netherlands in the last line of the last verse (up til that point it could be about anyone moving between any cultures). Nice.
@claus - 2024-02-23
This is great!! I love the line "being direct doesn't mean we're rude". I am from the U.S. and have had that conversation with my relatives in Germany. Catchy tune and love your voice.
35. ✯ 10x10 Deep (10x10 Challenge)
2024-02-25
#10x10 #challenge #deepvoice Usually I don't write many love songs. Today I wrote one after the other. 10 short love songs. Usually I don't sing with my deep voice. Today I sang one after the other. 10 deep voice songs. Podsafe Audio: https://maxvanremmerden.bandcamp.com/album/15-second-songs-double-album https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3226928655_16.jpg
YOU DON’T WANT TO FEEL THE WAY I FELT YOU DON'T WANT TO GO THROUGH WHAT I'VE BEEN GOING THROUGH
YOU DON’T WANT TO CRY THE TEARS I’VE CRIED YOU DON’T WANT TO KNOW EVERYTHING I KNOW
LETS HOLD EACH OTHER TIGHT AND BE EACH OTHER'S GUIDE ACCEPT THE SILENCE NOW AND THEN THERE IS A CHANCE TO HEAL I DON’T SHARE EVERYTHING I FEEL WHEN WORDS ARE LOST PLEASE UNDERSTAND
TOGETHER WE WILL CONQUER TOGETHER WE WILL FACE THE DARKNESS, THE UNKNOWN WE WILL MOVE ON
YOU DON’T WANT TO FEAR THE THINGS I FEARED YOU DON'T WANT TO BRAKE LIKE I HAVE BEEN BROKEN
YOU DON'T WANT TO WORRY LIKE I WAS WORRIED YOU DON’T WANT TO LOSE THE THINGS I HAVE LOST
LETS HOLD EACH OTHER TIGHT AND BE EACH OTHER'S GUIDE ACCEPT THE SILENCE NOW AND THEN THERE IS A CHANCE TO HEAL I DON’T SHARE EVERYTHING I FEEL WHEN WORDS ARE LOST PLEASE UNDERSTAND
TOGETHER WE WILL CONQUER TOGETHER WE WILL FACE THE DARKNESS, THE UNKNOWN WE WILL MOVE ON
I LOVE YOU, WE’RE STEADY I NEED YOU AND I’M PROUD BUT THERE WILL ALWAYS BE A PART OF ME I WON’T TALK ABOUT
LETS HOLD EACH OTHER TIGHT AND BE EACH OTHER'S GUIDE ACCEPT THE SILENCE NOW AND THEN THERE IS A CHANCE TO HEAL I DON’T SHARE EVERYTHING I FEEL WHEN WORDS ARE LOST PLEASE UNDERSTAND
TOGETHER WE WILL CONQUER TOGETHER WE WILL FACE THE DARKNESS, THE UNKNOWN WE WILL MOVE ON WE WILL MOVE ON WE WILL MOVE ON WE WILL MOVE ON
Very successful driving guitar rhythm. and then the repetitive line, hypnotizing for me, I imagine hearing piano chords in the background and sometimes another voice, if I don't anticipate it, it's so in the background that it increases the tension.
@twyllodrus - 2024-02-29
Great guitar, beautiful sound and a really great delivery. Love the second voice.
@rogerhammond - 2024-02-26
Lovely song, Max. There's some soul-searching in this one. Moving towards the light and fighting away the darkness. I guess many of us on here have had to do that at some point. I like the soft guitar sound too (strumming with the flesh of the thumb?) with the that intense cadence and the subtle supporting keys and second voice - creates a moody atmosphere. Well done.
@coolparadiso - 2024-02-26
you must have calluses on your calluses! banging away again and again! nice rolling pattern to this one. Nice to accept the past and have some hope for the future for you and others - great message! Nice song - I hear some doubling delay here nice!
37. ✵ Up My Alley
2024-02-29
#finish #lastone #thankyoufawmers
Last one for FAWM2024 I'm happy with this year. two 10x10's, many challenges and skirmishes and a few keepers I think. It's been fun. See you in 2025. Podsafe Audio: https://studio273.bandcamp.com/track/up-my-alley https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2776101088_16.jpg
Lyrics
I LIKE TO BE CREATIVE BUT NOT ALL YEAR LONG SO ONLY DURING FAWM I WRITE MY SONGS AND IT WORKS FOR ME PRETTY WELL (HEAR HEAR)
RIGHT UP MY ALLEY
HOSTED AN OPEN MIC FOR FIVE YEARS IN STYLE DONE THE WEEKLY EVENT BUT IT’S BEEN A WHILE WHAT WE’RE DOING NOW IS REUNION NIGHTS (TWICE A YEAR)
RIGHT UP MY ALLEY RIGHT UP MY ALLEY
RECORDED MY SONGS IN ALL KINDS OF WAYS LIKE TO KEEP IT SIMPLE AND UNPLUGGED THESE DAYS ONE MICROPHONE, ONE TAKE THAT’S ALL (NO HIGH-END GEAR)
RIGHT UP MY ALLEY
WHEN I’M ON STAGE GUITAR IN MY HAND I PLAY SIMPLE TUNES I KNOW WHERE I STAND I DO NOT PRETEND TO BE A STAR I’M HAVING FUN (QUITE CLEAR)
RIGHT UP MY ALLEY RIGHT UP MY ALLEY
I LIKE TO DO MY THING BUT IT HAS TO BE MY CUP OF TEA
RIGHT UP MY ALLEY RIGHT UP MY ALLEY
SEEING A BAND PLAY I PREFER IT SMALL THESE GIANT VENUES I DON’T LIKE AT ALL THREE LIVE ACTS FOR A TENNER SURPRISE ME (I’M ALL EARS)
RIGHT UP MY ALLEY
I LISTEN TO YOUR MUSIC IT NEEDS TO BE REAL MAKE ME CRY, MAKE ME LAUGH THAT IS THE DEAL DOESN’T HAVE TO BE PERFECT AS LONG AS IT MOVES ME (THAT’S WHY I’M HERE)
RIGHT UP MY ALLEY RIGHT UP MY ALLEY
I LIKE TO DO MY THING BUT IT HAS TO BE MY CUP OF TEA
Cool idea for a track to finish the month! The storytelling mixed with the vigorous guitar strumming reminded me of Jeffrey Lewis.
@heather - 2024-02-29
Strong finish!!! I love how you are on here almost every day, doing your thing, authentic and real.
@rogerhammond - 2024-02-29
What a song to round it all off! You do an amazing job with your "one microphone, one take and that's all". You wrote so many songs that I haven't managed to listen to them all yet (will do that from tomorrow as I still have one more song to write today). Definitely a lot of keepers in your list Max... there are more songs in that list than many songwriters create in a lifetime. Thank you for sharing all your work and for introducing me to FAWM.
Hey Max. Thank you for giving my page a look and my song a listen! I'm not great at online communication but felt like I should leave a comment back. Congratulations on getting the full 14 (and then some). Your music is fantastic! Looking forward to hearing more of it next year. π
@nadine - 2024-03-02
Thank you Max! I'm happy you enjoyed Cryptonite. I'm with the arrangement as is. I just want to rerecord the vocals with DJ and give it a proper master.
@sapient - 2024-03-01
Thanks, Max! That was a real rush at the end... I nearly didn't make it π¬
@essahumans - 2024-03-01
Walikum Aslam Max :) Great Congratz for completing the challenge more than two times , you got strong creativity spirit , I am impressed :D No worry, my friend, we are just having fun , if you like whenever you are available we can work on the song outside FAWM, or maybe in next 50/90 event , just let me know whenever you are available to grant these lyrics your magic, this is my email essahumans@gmail.com It has been great knowing you this month, Max :) Take care Essa
@rogerhammond - 2024-02-29
That (superb) recording from 2011 ... you and @sapient I guess? It's got his signature sound on it (I've been listening to some of his songs) and of course your voice is unmistakable. Very cool stuff and shows how long you guys have been at this FAWM thing and how much you've created over the years. You should do another collab with him! - it really is very good - suits your voice.
@davidtaro - 2024-02-29
Thanks Max!!
@terriellen - 2024-02-29
Thanks Max for your kind comments on my last song of this amazing challenge!!! I hope you find a lot of keepers in your amazing output!
@essahumans - 2024-02-25
Hi Max, Glad to see you, breaking records of inspiration with more entries, I just finished writing another entry exploring Arabic phrases, this one is exploring the deep meaning behind one word "Salam", the quick way to greet in Arabic here is the link, Let me know what you think https://write.fawm.org/songs/292476
@bfwaite - 2024-02-23
Thanks for the kind words and for singing along, Max!! You made me feel less alone -- just like in the last verse π
@sherrycanary - 2024-02-21
Thank you for coming back to Tim's beautiful song a Place where we belong. High praise!
@racheleve - 2024-02-20
Why thank you for the kind words on my unstable song!
@plushbaby - 2024-02-19
Hello Max, 2006 represent! We're around but time is tight, you've been really going for it this year - wowzers, can't wait to get stuck into your new songs!
@essahumans - 2024-02-19
Thanks Max really appreciate your reply, maybe i pulled off, yet the saddest piece i ever wrote, So i understand how sensitive it feels to empower this with emotional performance Its ok, you may ignore this one, if it is too difficult for the next one, i would try to write more cheerful one once done, i will let you know Thanks again :) Essa
@essahumans - 2024-02-19
Hi Max, Hope you are doing great Regarding the idea of having song mixed in English and Arabic languages I just finished writing an interesting piece, let me know what you think this is its link - Titled: Ayia-moan Tath-Habb (In Arabic) - Days keep going (In English) https://write.fawm.org/songs/289353
@misterd - 2024-02-18
Thankyou for listening to my song and the positive comments ! Much appreciated ππ
@majordanby - 2024-02-16
26 songs, congratulations. Thanks for listening and commenting. I need to catch up on both songs and listening. Hopefully get a couple more songs done tomorrow.
@cindyrella - 2024-02-13
Thanks for the suggestion! I did tag it Valentines
@srcoops - 2024-02-10
No problem with you playing the song
@johns - 2024-02-07
Thanks Max!
@lindsaymachine - 2024-02-07
Thanks for the list song love! I do enjoy the long list (and growing) of my instruments :)
@lukas - 2024-02-06
Max! Lekker bezig zie ik! Ik moet misschien ook maar weer beginnen... Misschien kunnen we een collab doen?
@paulotteson - 2024-02-05
Happy FAWM @max! I see you are prolific as always :) Looking forward to hearing what you've been up to already!
@srcoops - 2024-02-04
Nice and lively! Good job, I enjoyed it.
@srcoops - 2024-02-04
I would be happy to have you work on Inflation
@rubberbandage - 2024-02-02
Oh thank you for listening! I reject the Zen koan of one hand clapping thanks to O V E R D U B S (seriously that was like 7 tracks of me clapping, totally unnecessary, so thanks for appreciating them π)
@trishamason25 - 2024-02-02
What kind words, thanks Amsterdam! You've got a great style yourself, happy FAWMing!
@beechcraftbonanza - 2024-02-02
Hi Max! Thank you for listening and commenting! Enjoy another year of FAWM! :)
@dragondreams - 2024-02-01
Thank you loads for taking the time to listen and leave a comment. π
@trishamason25 - 2024-02-01
Thanks for the welcoming Max, excited to see what's it all about.
@petefrog22 - 2024-02-01
Thanks for the welcome Max. To create is to stay alive. Keep on living and enjoy February!
@sailingmagpie - 2024-01-31
Hey Max, hope you have a great FAWM!
@kaminokai - 2024-01-31
@max Have a stellar FAWM! I’ll be listening!
@donna - 2024-01-31
Heel erg bedankt, Max. (-:
@wacha - 2024-01-31
Hey, happy FAWM!
@fireball - 2024-01-31
howdy, max. keep on holding the fort over there in amsterdam. i'll attempt to swing by for some listening in the busy month ahead.
@owl - 2024-01-31
Happy FAWM!
@katestantonsings - 2024-01-31
Thank you for the kind greeting, Max! Happy FAWM!
@plainwhitetoast - 2024-01-31
Hey Max! Peace and productivity to you.
@thetau - 2024-01-31
Hey Max. Here's to Kickin it again... Russ
@zecoop - 2024-01-31
Welcome back Max! Hope you have a stellar FAWM. :)
@sueawesome - 2024-01-31
max!!! hi friend. I hope you have a creatively wonderful fawm-filled February! looking forward to your music!
@tcelliott - 2024-01-30
Thanks, Max. Glad you're around again. Here's to another great FAWM!
@nancycunning - 2024-01-30
Thank you, Max - Glad you're here.
@johncrossman - 2024-01-30
Max, thanks for the warm welcome! You are a force of (fawm) nature, rock on!
@taracraig - 2024-01-30
Happy 19th to you!
@judypie - 2024-01-30
Thank you Max! 19 FAWMs wow! Hope this is an especially good one π
@spinhead - 2024-01-30
astounding; FAWMing in parallel for 19 years and haven't connected with you. happy FAWM20, sir.
@excessivemachine - 2024-01-30
Thanks, Max! Have a great FAWM!
@ampersandman - 2024-01-30
Thanks Max, have a happy FAWM!
@adforperu - 2024-01-30
Thanks Max, and a happy 19th to you!
@sherrycanary - 2024-01-30
Happy FAWMing to you too Max
@musicsongwriter - 2024-01-30
Thank you Max. You too. Happy FAWM π΅
@funnypunkband - 2024-01-30
Have a fun FAWM, Max!
@chasingandromeda - 2024-01-30
That’s the plan. Have a great FAWM!!
@b3nut - 2024-01-30
Thanks Max! Have a great FAWM!!!
@axl - 2024-01-29
Hey MAX! Good to see you again! Have a great FAWM!!
@embersofautumn - 2024-01-29
Thanks for the encouragement! Excited to be around this year.
@tamsnumber4 - 2024-01-29
Happy FAWMing Max!
@bradbrubaker - 2024-01-29
How sweet it is
@dragondreams - 2024-01-29
Hi Max! And thank you. Have a great FAWM too. π
@elainedimasi - 2024-01-29
I will totally be "popping" by, expecting you will be popping and rocking and all the things :-) Have a great FAWM!
@oddbod - 2024-01-29
Ready to rock Max
@florianhoffmann - 2024-01-29
Happy FAWM!
@dutch - 2024-01-29
Hoi Max! Dankjewel voor je welkomstboodschap, laten we zien waar dit schip strandt. Of voor anker gaat. Of… misschien vaart het als De Vliegende Hollander tot in de eeuwigheid over de Zeuven ZeuΓ«n.
@the3queens - 2024-01-29
Hey Max! I'll be here. Last year got Covid Feb 1st, two weeks after surgery (1/16.) I was just not up for it. But fingers crossed, I'm here!
@majordanby - 2024-01-29
Thanks Max, looking forward to what you come up with this year. I don’t know about you but I’m chomping at the bit to get started.
@stuartbenbow - 2024-01-29
Hey Max, welcome back! Almost go time!
@tobermory - 2024-01-28
Max! Good to see you, have a fun February :)
@writeandwrong - 2024-01-28
Hope you have a FAWMtastic 2024! ♫⋆｡♪ ₊˚♬ οΎ
@sunnymae - 2024-01-28
Hey Max! So great to see you back compadre! Have a great FAWM, and yeah, if we can get 1 or 2 fab keepers, it's a win!
@toms - 2024-01-28
Thank you, Max! Looking forward to a good one!!!
@erbaer - 2024-01-28
Hey Max! Great to see you! Lots of music ahead!
@sailingmagpie - 2024-01-28
Hey Max, hope you have an amazing FAWM!
@metalfoot - 2024-01-28
A rock opera is a lofty goal. Might not work. But FAWM's all about the trying, isn't it? Happy FAWM!
@andygetch - 2024-01-28
Have a great FAWM Max!
@gm7 - 2024-01-28
Have a great FAWM
@gordon - 2024-01-28
Hi Max, look forward to hearing your output this year. Always a pleasure. Have a good one
@mikeskliar - 2024-01-28
hey! here's to that class of 2006! great to see ya back!
@opossum - 2024-01-28
Hiho Max! Happy FAWM to you!
@kiffa - 2024-01-28
A fruitful FAWM to you, Max!
@timfatchen - 2024-01-28
Thank you Max. I regret it won't be a full or wonderful FAWM for me, but I'll try some.
@carleybaer - 2024-01-28
Max, hooray! It's good to see you again!
@daveyboy103 - 2024-01-28
Hey Max, welcome and have great FAWM
@robynmackenzie - 2024-01-28
So good to see you, Max! Happy FAWMing!
@joshbelville - 2024-01-28
Hi Max! Thank you, I hope you have a fantastic FAWM this year!
@newukenewyork - 2024-01-27
Hey, thanks! Happy FAWM!
@nancyrost - 2024-01-27
Great to see you back here, fellow '06-er!
@phylo - 2024-01-27
Hey @max Here's to a great FAWM!
@prsongsmith - 2024-01-27
Thanks for the kind words, Max!! Veel succes, liedjesschrijver!!
@sheslin - 2024-01-27
Happy FAWM to you - wishing you a wonderful month of music!!
@wobbiewobbit - 2024-01-27
Happy FAWM!!
@mikegtz - 2024-01-27
Hiya Max from Mike.
@coolparadiso - 2024-01-27
Fun it is, good to see you here.
@fuzzy - 2024-01-27
Haaay, have a great FAWM!!!
@steffan - 2024-01-27
Likewise, Max! Can't wait to get it going!
@guatecoop - 2024-01-27
Hello again to you Max! I wish you a lovely FAWM!
@charliecheney - 2024-01-27
Max! Rawk! We will rock the nights and days away in the blissful dance of birds.
@headfirstonly - 2024-01-27
Hi Max - good to see you here once again! Happy FAWMing!
@jendistad - 2024-01-27
Thanks, Max! It's so great to see you back for another round. Have a fun FAWM!
@sapient - 2024-01-27
Yes, real singing lessons in the basement of the Volkshotel on the Wibautstraat every Wednesday afternoon with a wonderful teacher who studied at the Conservatorium. I'm learning soooo much! I'm look forward to seeing how it changes my FAWM...
