Sunday, December 29, 2013
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Silver Moon
I entered Silver Moon in the General Catergory of the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at Merlefest. My parents and my sisters sponsored songs---It costs $30. a song to enter and I wanted to enter more than one song.
I want to get in and play on the big stage again.
I think I'm finally ready to jump back into life. Sam Moss is and was my friend. He's dead and gone, and life goes on.
Sam is playing electric guitar on this rendition of Silver Moon. Troy Pierce is on drums, Randall Johnson is on stand-up bass, and I'm on acoustic guitar and vocals. It was our band KD Rouse & the Dirty Boys. We recorded a 22 song double album we call The Unfinished Symphony.
Silver Moon c.2003 KD Rouse
Looking like a troubled Mozart he laid across the bed
Pondering the undeniable war inside his head
One gave him a reason/The other wished him dead
In silent conversation he chose the words in red
Silver Moon/Golden Sun
Same that shines on everyone
To be or not to be undone
Close your eyes to see the mighty river run
He looked across the room and saw his own reflection
Saw the tremor in his hands and other imperfections
He saw how deep his eyes and doubted his perceptions
Until he realized the answer in the question
Silver Moon/Golden Sun
Same that shines on everyone
To be or not to be undone
Close your eyes to see the mighty river run
A mental toast to changing minds/Grateful for sensation
The sun will set/ The sun will rise like the weary to elation
A worthy enterprise to rise to the occasion
For all who live and die without a calculation
Silver Moon/Golden Sun
Same that shines on everyone
To be or not to be undone
Close your eyes to see the mighty river run
I want to get in and play on the big stage again.
I think I'm finally ready to jump back into life. Sam Moss is and was my friend. He's dead and gone, and life goes on.
Sam is playing electric guitar on this rendition of Silver Moon. Troy Pierce is on drums, Randall Johnson is on stand-up bass, and I'm on acoustic guitar and vocals. It was our band KD Rouse & the Dirty Boys. We recorded a 22 song double album we call The Unfinished Symphony.
Silver Moon c.2003 KD Rouse
Looking like a troubled Mozart he laid across the bed
Pondering the undeniable war inside his head
One gave him a reason/The other wished him dead
In silent conversation he chose the words in red
Silver Moon/Golden Sun
Same that shines on everyone
To be or not to be undone
Close your eyes to see the mighty river run
He looked across the room and saw his own reflection
Saw the tremor in his hands and other imperfections
He saw how deep his eyes and doubted his perceptions
Until he realized the answer in the question
Silver Moon/Golden Sun
Same that shines on everyone
To be or not to be undone
Close your eyes to see the mighty river run
A mental toast to changing minds/Grateful for sensation
The sun will set/ The sun will rise like the weary to elation
A worthy enterprise to rise to the occasion
For all who live and die without a calculation
Silver Moon/Golden Sun
Same that shines on everyone
To be or not to be undone
Close your eyes to see the mighty river run
Estelle
Estelle is one of my favorite songs. How can the judges resist?
I keep thinking let me in, let me in. I 'm going to win.
I am going to get in and win. Get in. Win.
I want to be on that stage singing one of my songs to a sea of music loving faces.
It has to be my year.
They choose 3 finalists in each of 4 categories. I am entering Estelle in the country division.
Estelle by KD Rouse
I keep thinking let me in, let me in. I 'm going to win.
I am going to get in and win. Get in. Win.
I want to be on that stage singing one of my songs to a sea of music loving faces.
It has to be my year.
They choose 3 finalists in each of 4 categories. I am entering Estelle in the country division.
Estelle by KD Rouse
I Want To Win The Chris Austin Songwriting Contest
I think I'll win but I have to get in first.
The Chris Austin Songwriting Contest is held every year at Merlefest in Wilkesboro, NC. MerleFest
I've entered every year for the past 7 or so years.
I think it's my year.
The Chris Austin Songwriting Contest is held every year at Merlefest in Wilkesboro, NC. MerleFest
I've entered every year for the past 7 or so years.
I think it's my year.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Smash House and Other Helpful Games to Play
Smash House! It's a place I go when I am ready to jump out of my skin with angst. I smash dishes and shove TV's out the 3rd story window. I knock out walls with a sledge hammer and make fire-wood out of the chairs with my chainsaw. I sing my ditty: Smash House! It cheers me up every time. Smash vividly and there is no mess to clean.
Use the 'Squish Test' when people puzzle you and you can't figure out from whence they come. The Squish Test: Grab your enigma and squeeze. Squeeze as hard as you can and then some, until you see what comes out. If it's dust and ashes, the promises are empty. If it is an oily goo, you should probably run.
'About Face!' This is the name of the game when you have to change your direction rather abruptly. For example, I worked hard to get my college degree. I did well in school. But when I actually tried to teach: About Face!
I waited tables, a job much more suitable to Gypsy jugglers. It may look frivolous to the outside world, but I think the 'About Face' is crucial for survival.
Use the 'Squish Test' when people puzzle you and you can't figure out from whence they come. The Squish Test: Grab your enigma and squeeze. Squeeze as hard as you can and then some, until you see what comes out. If it's dust and ashes, the promises are empty. If it is an oily goo, you should probably run.
'About Face!' This is the name of the game when you have to change your direction rather abruptly. For example, I worked hard to get my college degree. I did well in school. But when I actually tried to teach: About Face!
I waited tables, a job much more suitable to Gypsy jugglers. It may look frivolous to the outside world, but I think the 'About Face' is crucial for survival.
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