Artist Bio
Influences: SJ Tucker, Wax Chaotic, Mercedes Lackey, Heather Dale, Cheshire Moon, The Cruxshadows, Nightwish, Kamelot, Keldian, other filk & symphonic metal bands.
Hi, I'm Gabrielle (she/her)! What I write is closest to filk, otherwise known as fantasy, sci-fi, and convention music.
2021 was marginally less hot-mess-y than 2020. Let's call it a reasonably warm mess. Regardless, I am back for year 8, and we'll see what happens. Trying to keep an open mind and a low bar. :P
I was thoroughly inspired to spice up my profile after reading all your lovely intros, so:
Favorite weird animal: Three-way tie between pangolin, platypus, and panda. Yes, I must like the letter P. Yes, I edited this to include the Oxford comma. Yes, pandas are super weird. Fun fact - their teeth don't match their digestive systems. I love patchwork designs.
Favorite obscure internet reference: Tie between "Large generic blunt object" and "That is also my egg." Google if you must. Happy hunting!
Claim to fame: I have won one song contest in my life, in senior year of high school, at a local sci-fi convention. The topic was "Godzilla". I am still proud.
Other tidbits: My day job is at an academic library, and I have several fantasy novels in the works.
If you want to get in touch with me 'cause something looks nifty, or you have a question unrelated to my songs, feel free to send me a message. I like meeting new people. Good luck everyone, and may the sporks be with you.
Songs (9)
| #1 | Someone Else's Eyes |
27 Feb 2022 |
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| #2 | A Song of Ages Woven |
19 Feb 2022 |
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| #3 | All the Sails are Quiet |
7 Feb 2022 |
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| #4 | Tangled History |
9 Feb 2022 |
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| #5 | Chasing Butterflies |
9 Feb 2022 |
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| #6 | Witness |
5 Feb 2022 |
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| #7 | All Hail the King |
6 Feb 2022 |
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| #8 | Bloom |
4 Feb 2022 |
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| #9 | The Outskirts of Winter |
6 Feb 2022 |
Soundboard
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@wolfkier Feb 2022
done! Enjoy the chaos. I'm sure you will, expect a visit from me too after the rubble clears Tuesday! :)
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@bethdesombre Feb 2022
Thanks SO much for putting "I won't be famous" on the recommendation thread. I'm honored! I nearly didn't finish/post that song, because I wasn't sure it worked, so I'm glad to hear it resonated.
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@whispermouse Feb 2022
Thanks for your comment on "Clear As Crystal!"
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@kcc Feb 2022
Hey Tawny, Did a quick vox only scratch track of Folly Hill, melody is there and I have an opening finger picking riff/melody should be sending you in couple of days.
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@jtsteam Feb 2022
Thanks! Still plenty of time left :).
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@tukayandryan Feb 2022
Thanks so much Gabrielle for your lovely comments on 'Ain't that the Truth'.
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@ineloquentsd Feb 2022
Thank you for your kind comment on “Oh Sisyphus”! :D
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@thesoundof Feb 2022
Thank you so much for your kind words!
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@gwyn1234 Feb 2022
Many, many thanks for the listen and your kind and encouraging words...
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@sorby69 Feb 2022
Hey Gabrielle! Thanks so much for your kind & thoughtful words about my first FAWM song. I can't tell you much about my choice of chords either as I too lack any musical theory! LOL
Have a great FAWM and I'll be sure to check out your songs the first chance I get. -
@jtsteam Feb 2022
Thanks for your message! I think the Zoom R8 is magical :). I also think I've spent nearly all my ideas now... but we'll see...
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@ineloquentsd Feb 2022
Thank you for your kind comment on “Silver”!
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@nadine Feb 2022
Thanks for your notes on "Dust". I didn't know about the difference of unfortune and misfortune. Guess it's a typical German native speaker problem, because most negative words starts with "un" (un-glücklich, un-geschickt) and we only have the dis in foreigh words. I have to sing both versions to figure out which sounds better. Somebody else is already working on the verses let's see what comes out. Thanks a lot!!!
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@hmorg Feb 2022
Thanks for the comment on "Wireweaver's Theme" and especially for the recommendation! I'm flattered. ^_^
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@jtsteam Feb 2022
Thanks for the comments! I am flattered to be compared with Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq, I love his stuff. Although I don't think I can pull off the beard and bow tie.
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@honeybadgerfolk Feb 2022
Have a wonderful FAWM :)
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@flw3rch1ld Feb 2022
Happy FAWM friend!!!!
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@owl Jan 2022
Happy FAWMing tawny!
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@wylddandelyon Jan 2022
May your FAWM be excellent too!
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@ekunyi Jan 2022
Hello hello! :D Happy FAWM 2022!
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@tukayandryan Jan 2022
Sorry! I meant Gabrielle! xx
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@tukayandryan Jan 2022
Thanks Tawny. it is great to be back :)
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@yam655 Jan 2022
I'm so glad Hookpad looks like a good fit for you! I don't see any downside with paying for Hookpad.
I pay for both Hookpad and Band in a Box. Once you start getting comfortable with the chords, there's just a lot more you can do with BiaB. (Like instead of decent computer baking tracks, BiaB also has "real tracks" which are played by musicians.)
BiaB isn't friendly to beginners, and the things Hookpad teaches with the chords will all translate to BiaB. Plus with Hookpad, not only can you get sheet music, you can get the Lilypond source code for the sheet music, (and Lilypond is open-source and cross-platform) so you're not locked in to the platform if you grow to a point you stop using it.
(For instance, by default Hookpad produces guitar tabs, but with the Lilypond source, it is easy to change that to ukulele tabs.) -
@jtsteam Jan 2022
Thanks for the welcome! I'm plinking a couple of ukes and blowing and sucking on harp, I suppose :).
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@tamsnumber4 Jan 2022
Can't wait to see your creations! Have a great FAWM!!
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@yam655 Jan 2022
The thought occurred to me that you might like to try https://hookpad.hooktheory.com -- It's a super easy place to play around with chords and melodies, and it can also generate a complete (if limited) backing track, as well as sheet music for your songs. (Though I think all of the export options are in the paid features, you can play around with song composition for free, which would allow you to explore easy chords for your songs, and simple automatic backing tracks.)
Once a person can write a song with melody and chords, it's possible to use Band in a Box and get fancier backing tracks. But if you need to just explore chords with your melody, I find Hookpad really easy to pick up and start that journey.
If you're not interested, that's totally cool. It was just a thought that it might be useful to you, so I thought I'd mention it. -
@readerwriterpoet Jan 2022
Hi friend! Excited to see what gorgeous stuff you come up with this year.
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@crisp1 Jan 2022
Wishing you a great FAWM, too!
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@leslie Jan 2022
Hi Gabrielle! Happy FAWMing to you too. Hope it's a great month for you.
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@cleanshoes Jan 2022
Hey! Thank you. I'm looking forward to this FAWM for sure. I hope you're well and that you have a great month!
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@mariekevinkmusic Jan 2022
Hello! Nice to see you back for another year of musical mayhem. Let's hope you feel inspired!
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@opossum Jan 2022
Howdy tawny! And thanks for that health check on me! I sometimes worry that I might have rabies so I bite someone and wait to see if they start foaming at the mouth. So far...I'm clean!
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@andygetch Jan 2022
Hi Gabrielle and have a great FAWM!
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@katestantonsings Jan 2022
Hi Gabrielle! It’s so nice to ‘meet’ you here! Happy FAWMing :) I love your bio. I’m obsessed with squirrels, ferrets, cats, and all animals really. I often prefer their company over a human LOL. Are you from Columbus, Ohio by any chance? I’m near Cincy! Have a lovely time here.
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@nadine Jan 2022
All cool with that! I hope you regained some energy. Have a great FAWM!
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@nadine Jan 2022
Welcome back!
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@metalfoot Jan 2022
:) Thanks for that! Have a great FAWM!!
