04.03.08 Re:Write
Great songs aren’t written; they’re rewritten.
I’ve got this internet TV channel (thanks to Los‘ expertise). I sometimes broadcast shows live on it but, for the most part, it just sits there looping Youtube videos.
Also, people hand me demos of their music all the time, e-mail me lyrics, send me links to their site to have a listen. They, for some reason, want my opinion on their writing and performing.
Also, I know a lot of great writers and performers.
Also, I can spare a couple hours to give my two cents.
So, here’s an idea. Tell me what you think. Once in a while (vague enough?) I could ask you guys to send me lyrics and mp3s of your best songs. Then, I and a song writing pro could critique, offer tips and encouragement live on the internet. You all could chat there as well - ask questions, cheer one another on, etc. We’d call it Re:Write.
If I did this, would anyone be interested in participating? For free?

Rachel said:
I’d be in.
=)
Cynthia said:
Very cool idea and yes, I would participate!
Shaun Groves said:
I’m thinking we’d do this in the evening when people are out of school and off work.
8PM Central Time. How’s that sound?
What night of the week has nothing good on TV?
Cynthia said:
8:00 sounds good and any night works for me. Nothing on TV I couldn’t miss, but I know there are a lot of Lost fans, and that’s on Thursday nights.
Shaun Groves said:
Mmmm. Good word, cct. Must avoid Lost. When American Idol? That’s still on TV right?
anne jackson said:
i’m in. i’m a closet song writer. minus the music. what would that be...lyricist? sounds fanchy-schmancy.
Katherine said:
Yes! Absolutely! Amazing! Tell us where to send stuff.
john in colorado said:
yes. me like idea real lot. chat real goodly, too.
keith said:
I hear there’s nothing good on t.v. on Wednesday nights, but then some people use that time for other activities… business activities, you might say.
Rachel said:
hahaha Keith! It took me a moment, but then the song started playing in my head…
andira said:
I like it! I’m in!
cool dad said:
great idea and a nice service to songwriters!
said:
You should try taking just lyrics and making your own song out of it. It would be interesting to compare the lyric writer’s song with your own
Shaun Groves said:
Good idea, but I don’t want to get sued, Shane.
said:
absolutely!!!
Sarah Chia said:
This is a great idea.
I’d want to be in, if I were the kind of person who opened myself up to critique.
But since I’m ultimately incredibly shy with my creativity, I’d just listen in while you critique others.
Cali Amy said:
LOST is on hiatus until the end of April.
The important night of AI is Tuesday, though next week is the charity star studded event on Wednesday.
Just giving you my tv knowledge, I’m not a songwriter. But I think it’s a really cool idea and I’d love it if I was a songwriter.
portorikan said:
I’d be down. My fragile ego could use some encouraging.
Spinster-in-the-Making said:
I think that’s an awesome idea and I don’t even write music. Wish I did. I just sing. But, if you do decide to do it, I’ll mention it to a couple of my friends who do write.
Chris Morris said:
+1 - any night.
Dreamer said:
I’m only one person, but if it’s at 8 on Wednesday’s I’d miss it. No questions asked, unless it was between June and September. Thursday’s are big TV nights, and so are Sunday’s, kind of.
And yeah… I think that would be awesome. One of my friends is an amazing songwriter. I don’t know if she would go for it though.
Andy Vandergriff said:
Shaun,
i’d be in for sharing some of my stuff with you. that would be fun.
Josh said:
Wow, what a fantastic idea. i unfortunately work til about 9:30 CST. Still a great idea.
anon4him said:
I’m up for it!
said:
I’d really like that.
Would we need to have songs officially copyrighted before sending ‘em?
said:
this would be unbelievably fantastic. monday nights would be good....start the week off right
said:
Oh gosh. Yes, please. Anytime’s good. Thanks a bunion!
said:
Shaun,
I’d be in and welcome the critique - any night but Thursday’s (though not because of Lost - our Praise Band rehearses Thursdays)
said:
Shaun, I would love it. Pick any night and I can probably rearrange my schedule for it. Ah… the beauty of being a manager. Except for those few times when my schedule rearranges me. Ah… the curse of being a manager.
One thing though… I love how creative that logo looks… but it really hurts my eyes.
said:
BTW- That previous post was me, Brad.
Alastair Vance said:
Great idea!
Chat said:
Lol, really all i can say is Lol