I loved Crowded House when they got popular around '86 or '87. "Don't Dream it's Over" will forever be an anthem for me of those years. Back when music wasn't overtly sexual, violent but positive, uplifting and fun. Back when music videos were an extension of the artist's creativity and were fun to watch. It's nice to see Neil Finn, of Crowded House (now solo), still enjoys embracing that.
Neil's latest album Try Whistling This is a testament to me that good songwriting still exists. Along with guys like Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne and soundtrack work on films like "That thing you do" and Music and Lyrics, they keep that spirit alive.
It's been a confusing month or so, I've been heading in a direction, trying to learn as much as can with the limited time I have to practice and play. It's been a little depressing as well. The more advanced I get, obviously, the harder it gets. So I've had to take a step back from piano right now and re-evaluate what I'm trying to accomplish. I think I had hoped to magically become a songwriter and I know that the first step is to just jump off that ledge, dive in, etc. But I can't seem to find the inspiration.
I often wonder, "what is it these people (songwriters) have that I don't have?" It boggles my mind, but that is only because I stand on the outside thinking how easy they make it look. I'm sure it's hard for them too. I sure they agonize and struggle and worry that others will think it sucks. It takes a lot of ego, somedays I just don't have it in me. :(
So I hope to get inspired by my latest muses: Neil, Adam, E, Van Morrison and a few more. They help me realize where I came from so that, hopefully, I can figure out where I want to go. I hope I get there someday!
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