Comments for Thinking Aloud

Comment on Missing Jayna. ‘A Piece of Happiness’ by Mike

Mike — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:06:27 +0000

Nicely done; lovely song that tugs at the heart strings and reminds of a great human being. ~M

Comment on Here Lies Myspace.com: 2003 – 2011 by cats

cats — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 06:25:36 +0000

Touche. Sound arguments. Keep up the good work.

Comment on Missing Jayna. ‘A Piece of Happiness’ by Mosno

Mosno — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:49:30 +0000

Powerful post, your Jayna would be proud. The song is a beautiful tribute to a beautiful soul. Sending you healing vibes in her memory my friend.
Much Love to you & Jayna’s spirit.

Comment on Missing Jayna. ‘A Piece of Happiness’ by Abbey

Abbey — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:23:01 +0000

Thank you for sharing, Brian. I never met Jayna but I live near the lululemon store and have been tremendously affected by the loss of Jayna. Mostly I feel sadness that I never had the chance to meet this shining light of a person. My thoughts are with you. In hopes of hearing you live someday, Abbey

Comment on Missing Jayna. ‘A Piece of Happiness’ by atf

atf — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:00:30 +0000

Beautiful song…what a touching tribute to someone I wish I had the pleasure of knowing, though I know her spirit will live on in friends like you.

Comment on Play Cover Songs vs Original Songs? Two Schools of Thought on Performing by brian

brian — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 07:16:39 +0000

Thanks for the comment Michelle. I don’t think you should be afraid to try a cover out and not worry about not doing it justice. Do it in your own style. It may not make it better, but it will make it unique!

I agree you should do music on your own merit, but lots of artists from The Beatles to The Killers played cover songs. Eventually people saw their music for what it was and supported it. If those artist, and probably myself, did not do cover songs, we would be unable to pay our bills, make our albums, and continue with music. I’m not saying it’s all about money, but covers can be somewhat of a sacrifice if doing music is truly your dream.

Brian

Comment on ASCAP EXPO 2011 in Review by Joe

Joe — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:42:12 +0000

I Googled “Ascap Expo” and found your page. Thanks for your review, it will help me make a decision about going this time (since I didn’t last year).

Comment on Play Cover Songs vs Original Songs? Two Schools of Thought on Performing by Michelle Ward

Michelle Ward — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:05:44 +0000

Hi,

I’m a singer-song writer & guitarist from South Africa.

I have mostly done originals,since I think I don’t do justice to the covers.I don’t feel confident enough to do other artist’s songs.there’s this expectancy by the audience that the cover song should sound just as good and if not better!The audience then will judge you according to the artist whose song you are doing.

I prefer to be judged according to what I’m capable of doing and comfortable doing as a muso.When you do originals,they can’t weigh you up against any other artist because you are coming in as a new artist and should be like or not for this, creating fans based on your own merit.

I also love creating with chords and melodies,lyrics.It’s within this process of creating you find more of your identity.

I’m not against covers at all and are in the process of doing some.Can’t really say why?Maybe…I just feel like exploring a bit on other people’s songs..my vocal capabilities, and stretching myself on the guitar for sure!

Thanks for the interesting article.All of the best with your journey!

Comment on Here Lies Myspace.com: 2003 – 2011 by brian

brian — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:05:25 +0000

Michael I won’t be mad. Just use my name (Brian Franke) and proper citing for your thesis paper. it’s an honor thanks!

Comment on “Niching Up”: The Importance of Targeting Your Fan Base by Michael Wallace

Michael Wallace — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:49:30 +0000

Your writing has definitely inspired me to totally change the way I blog. I really appreciate your hard work.