Artist Bio
Influences: I never thought about music much in my youth, and now that I am an older retired person, I am a keen listener. My influences are a life time of experiences.
This is my second FAWM. I have been learning to play a mandolin for the past 6 years from online sources,. Thus the mandolinda name. I also started songwriting at the beginning of COVID to pass the time.
I continue to learn new techniques. During 50/90 2021, I made a multiple track song, and I have set a goal to use GarageBand during FAWM.
Added Feb. 23. I have been overjoyed this FAWM to attempt many new techniques. This selection of songs have been an adventure into music making. I do have some ️favorites, but I like them all. I hope you enjoy as well.
I also quilt. A lot. https://youtube.com/c/MsLindaMielke
Songs (20)
| #1 |  Nightime on My Balcony |
37 Feb 2022 |
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| #2 | The Casuarina Tree |
20 Feb 2022 |
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| #3 | Green Fields |
25 Feb 2022 |
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| #4 | Avatar Jam |
21 Feb 2022 |
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| #5 | Airplane Shuffle |
12 Feb 2022 |
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| #6 | Ridin’ Da Bus |
18 Feb 2022 |
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| #7 | Six Winds @elesimo |
19 Feb 2022 |
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| #8 | Night Sky Memories (Demo added 2/11) @kahlo2013 |
15 Feb 2022 |
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| #9 | Snow |
24 Feb 2022 |
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| #10 | It’s All Stars @tsunamidaily |
12 Feb 2022 |
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| #11 | Endless Sorrow @yewnorker |
10 Feb 2022 |
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| #12 | Everything is OK |
8 Feb 2022 |
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| #13 | The Hairy Fairy Story @freddie13
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10 Feb 2022 |
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| #14 | My Sad Banjo |
20 Feb 2022 |
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| #15 | Special Places |
13 Feb 2022 |
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| #16 | Mad About You  @ajna1960
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23 Feb 2022 |
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| #17 | My Slice of the Pie |
21 Feb 2022 |
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| #18 | Locks on your Door @mrgee1952 |
7 Feb 2022 |
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| #19 | Spring In My Step Today @lyricslinger |
12 Feb 2022 |
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| #20 | Dim Sum |
8 Feb 2022 |
Soundboard
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@hornesgiftshop Apr 2022
Thanks for the comment Linda. It's not my shop, I just stole the name because it's my name too. (When we moved here, people kept asking if I was 'one of the Whitby Hornes' because they've largely died out. Sadly not.)
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@coolparadiso Mar 2022
I have only come across one of those but it is someone you have collabed with. I have done maybe 100 collabs and as i say only once has that happened.
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@coolparadiso Mar 2022
Following your comment in the forum heres some info. Most people when they put music to lyrics put it up as a separate song, don't just add the music. Sure it shows twice on your list but it means it comes back up as a new song in the list and on everyones watch list. Most people i know do that.
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@nancycunning Mar 2022
Hi, Linda - your post saying you’d be willing to have a song on @coolparadiso ’s podcast made me brave enough to do the same. Thanks for that. Is there a forum that mentions songs that ought to have more listens? Could you point me to that one and the recommendations forum? You also mentioned you were thinking about what stuff you could do to become an even better songwriter before 50/90 and next FAWM. If you’re thinking about books and videos, I’d be happy to share some of the things I’ve liked a lot. Maybe we could even start another Forum thread. Thanks so much for helping to make this such a welcoming place.
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@dreamscuba Mar 2022
Thank you for comments on several of my songs... I will get round to #tit4tat, I have been working crazy hours at work this last couple of weeks... Thanks
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@ayehahmur Mar 2022
And thank you for your comments too! Very much appreciated. I don't have a great record of making 50/90 but if I do I'll look forward to hearing more of your songs!
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@kahlo2013 Mar 2022
thank you so much, Linda, for your kind comments, sharing your great music, and your collaboration! I am so grateful and look forward to listening to more of your songs over the next month and hope we can collaborate again in the future!
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@tukayandryan Mar 2022
Congrats on smashing the finish line! Will be listening to more this month :)
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@kenmattsson Feb 2022
Yes, you've been doing some amazing stretching to try new things. Me too! Consider coming to my Virtual FAWM Over Reception on Saturday!
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@kenmattsson Feb 2022
Somehow, you dropped off my watch list! I'm back on and will be listening in March!
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@ajna1960 Feb 2022
Re: Too Much In Love - I am actually working on some music myself for this one, in order to send to a co-writer (not FAWM). Sorry about that :)
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@klaus Feb 2022
Hello Linda. Thank you so much for the comments. Glad to hear the songs brought back memories for you. Congratulations on your Win or by now "Win and an almost a Half". :)
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@ajna1960 Feb 2022
Done :)
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@writeandwrong Feb 2022
Thank you so much for your kind #tit4tat comments!! Working on getting my trophy at the moment, but as soon as that's done, you can betcha I'll be finishing the tit4tat list!!
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@freddie13 Feb 2022
Hey Linda check out the new version of New Fallen Snow..my attempt with the mandolin...I'm no mandolinda but did not bad..congrats on getting your trophy..
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@n24 Feb 2022
Thanks so much for your lovely comments! I forgot to put the hashtag on most of mine :p I’m a little new to this but this has been such a lovely way to be introduced to your music! You have a wonderful voice and a great style :)
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@lyricslinger Feb 2022
Hi Linda,
I've emailed you a lyric with a spring flavour. Hopefully it finds its way through to you okay
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@crutherford Feb 2022
Thanks Linda! I think I have a few more tunes left in me. I plan to concertedly listen to all the songs of my fav people this evening. You of course are on that list! xoxo
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@mrgee1952 Feb 2022
Hi Mandolinda
re: Locks on Your Door
Go wild and I lool forward to what you do.
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@yewnorker Feb 2022
Yes please post Endless Sorrow!
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@droberts Feb 2022
Thanks for listening! It's taken me a while to get going this year but the feedback helps
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@yewnorker Feb 2022
I would be absolutely thrilled to hear you do Endless Sorrow. Anything I can do just ask.
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@lyricslinger Feb 2022
Hi Linda,
I see that we've been paired in the latest Random Collaborations round. looking forward to working for you. I'll start thinking about some lyrics. Let me know if there are any themes you'd like me to consider?
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@papaooo Feb 2022
Hi, Mandolinda, regarding the Dishwasher Round, I hear it as a cappella, but I may rework it into something else.
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@andrea Feb 2022
Absolutely! I am proud of our song. I love that you will have it on your page :) Thanks
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@andrea Feb 2022
Hi Linda, Thanks for your interest in Sticky Fingers. Sorry, but I already have a collaborator.
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@bjunker Feb 2022
Thanks for the kind words on Enough!
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@crutherford Feb 2022
i tend to agree that second what ifs don't really get you anywhere irl - but in a skirmish they can be liquid gold :)
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@robheron1 Feb 2022
Hi! I listened to the Opossum. Good pickin' and grinnin' right there! I like zecoop. You should give a listen ... not old tyme or bluegrass though.
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@sw1n3flu Feb 2022
Thanks for the comments on hit delete :)
Yeah I know what you mean about vox being a little soft… I got the positioning of the iPhone wrong -
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@papaooo Feb 2022
Thank you for busting my Zong. I too am a second time FAWMer.
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@slightlydrunk Feb 2022
Thank you for your kind comment! The feeling is mutual: I'm envious of all of you great instrumentalists. :)
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@apolez3 Feb 2022
Hello; me too! I'd like to start on the weekend or at least after I finish...submitting an online application as it has a deadline...which is Friday... Though If you would like to think of & ponder a topic that you would like me to elaborate on through lyrics; if not I'll just wing it~ *pretty much already having an idea to go off of; though I'll leave it up 2 u.
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@franniezest Feb 2022
Thanks so much for your comments on Demon!
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@bjunker Feb 2022
Thanks for the kind words on Weather Report! It's always fun to set @hummingbear's works to music!
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@slusk Feb 2022
Thanks for listening and commenting. I agree that Procrastination is easier listening. Not being a native English speaker it’s a bit hard for me to write meaningful lyrics in English so I don’t know where this is going.
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@kahlo2013 Feb 2022
Added you! Looking forward to it! L
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@tsunamidaily Feb 2022
check your email!
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@raspberry33 Feb 2022
Thanks for your kind review of "Explain to Me". https://fawm.org/songs/129826/ I'm guessing we're not the only ones out there struggling through password hell!
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@jtsteam Feb 2022
Thanks for your comment! More ukes are always better :).
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@quork Feb 2022
Thank you so much for listening and commenting!
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@tsunamidaily Feb 2022
on it!
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@kahlo2013 Feb 2022
That would be lovely, thank you! And I need to catch up on your other songs!
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@nadine Feb 2022
Thanks a lot for your comment! The song is still in development and I have a good feeling about it :)
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@tsunamidaily Feb 2022
hey! we are paired in the random collab, round 2.
is there a phrase you have in your head, or a story-- true or not-- you would like realized in lyrics? that has yielded some of my best collaborations over the years. just a thought.
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@elesimo Feb 2022
I loved our collab, Linda! You gave such life to the lyrics, I'm in awe. Thank you so much for collaborating with me!
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@zecoop Feb 2022
Hahaha.... Hey, avoid the tape loops!! I promise my other stuff isn't ANYTHING like those. My wife *hates* them. ;)
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@dragondreams Feb 2022
Hi Linda! So sorry it's taken me a while to drop by.
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@elesimo Feb 2022
Hi, Linda! I'm happy with you posting the song as soon as it's recorded, your songs are beautiful so I don't need to listen to it before. :)
Maybe it's better to post is after we have the demo, so we get comments on not just the lyrics? Otherwise if I create the song now people might comment and not come back after we have the demo.
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@gwyn1234 Feb 2022
Many, many thanks for the listens and your kind and encouraging words...
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@robheron1 Feb 2022
Ps: I had a Les Paul standard but I never liked it. Traded for a Strat.
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@robheron1 Feb 2022
Hi Linda...that's what I'm doing too. Just the Singwriting weekend. David Francey was amazing. The new instructors should have something to teach us. Enjoy FAWM! Great community!
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@serene123 Feb 2022
Yes so inspiring to see you are experimenting.. I need to do the same!
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@tukayandryan Feb 2022
Thank you for your lovely comments on 'Temporal Drifter'.
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@nadine Feb 2022
Thanks for your comment on "Diplomacy". Yes, these are all plugins. I tried to play along but 163 BPM hurt in my wrist and the acoustic guitar didn't sound good. Maybe I record something with my real guiar soon though I can't play well yet.
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@elesimo Feb 2022
Have a great flight, Linda, and enjoy your time there! No need to rush with our song, take your time.
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@elesimo Feb 2022
I sent you an email with some tentative lyrics for our collaboration, Linda!
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@jeff9 Feb 2022
Thanks for dropping in on "What About Me" and the very kind words.
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@nadine Feb 2022
Thanks for listening and commenting "Skyscraper"! I'm glad you enjoyed. Happy FAWM :)
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@katestantonsings Feb 2022
Hi Linda! Happy FAWM!
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@yam655 Feb 2022
Yay!! That's great news! I hope you have a great FAWM!
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@elesimo Jan 2022
Hi, there! For the random collaboration I was planning to send you some lyrics, would that work for you? Otherwise I can also write an instrumental, if you prefer that.
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@yam655 Jan 2022
Hopefully I've given you enough hints that you'll be able to figure it out. Things can be so tricky when you're learning new things.
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@billwhite51 Jan 2022
ready, steady ....GO!
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@metalfoot Jan 2022
No requirements that you play guitar and no rush on the collab either. Just noticed we had the same avatar and we've worked together before so thought it might work for that challenge!
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@freddie13 Jan 2022
getting ready... can't upload my album cover???
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@dedrood Jan 2022
Yes, I am from Barrie! FAWM sounds so exciting! Thanks for the welcome!
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@nedgreenough Jan 2022
I love your username, very clever lol. Happy Fawming!
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@geoff61 Jan 2022
Have a great FAWM Linda
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@roddy Jan 2022
Good to see you here again,
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@wolfkier Jan 2022
:)
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@metalfoot Jan 2022
Indeed! Though different colours, same guitar! All the best for FAWM this year!
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@stephenwordsmith Jan 2022
Thank you for the compliment. I will no doubt give you some food for thought this month. Perhaps some of it will be to your taste.
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@kenmattsson Jan 2022
Looks like I got your avatar!
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@coolparadiso Jan 2022
Looking forward to seeing what you come up with this year
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@kenmattsson Jan 2022
Welcome back! I'm sure we're going to have a great time!
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@jamkar Jan 2022
Hey wishing you a happy FAWM experience. Looking forward to your songs!
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@elesimo Jan 2022
Hi, there! Wishing you an amazing FAWM, and looking forward to your songs! :)