So, it's the last day of February.
Two songs to go on my _last FAWM ever_ with a couple of problems:
1) I got the flu
2) I've had so incredibly much fun in FAWM this year that I' m not sure I want to leave it.
I've already decided that it's not going to be for good. I'll probably take the next year off just to refresh myself a bit.
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On production:
My friend had loaned me a Casio DG-20 midi guitar which I had forgotten to use in any previous song before this. So, now everything comes from that except drums.
My voice is not as bad as it sounds on the recording but I'm saving it for the last hurrah.
The DG-20 is hell to play, by the way. Who thought this "guitar" would be a good idea? :D
when I was fifteen I swore that I would be a rock star
I’d play virtuoso songs, I’d be recognized from afar
I’d never have a house or home, I only stay in hotels
and after every gig they’d become cocaine-riddled brothels
but it didn’t happen and it must be spoken
some oaths sometimes are meant to be broken
when I was twentysomething I swore I’d never be a parent
I’d be that cool uncle, parental duties I sharen’t
I’d be a lone wolf, a cynic extraordinaire
and when they’d deal responsibility I simply would not be there
but it didn’t last and it must be spoken
some oaths sometimes are meant to be broken
In 2022 I swore this FAWM would be my last
that I’d gotten everything off it and my time had passed
I was time to move on, to find something new
it was time to say good bye to all of you
@andygetch Mar 2022
I like the sounds in this one and how the slices of life are tied together in the verses. Lots of fun to listen to!
@mikeskliar Feb 2022
love this- the whole thing comes together in that brilliant chorus, really great to hear- and (hopefully) see you in 2024!
@leka Feb 2022
Huikeat vokaalit. Pakko päästä testaamaan tuota laitetta. Hyviä soundeja ja hienoja melodialinjoja. Hieno sovitus.
@bandybum Feb 2022
Great to hear that you've decided to stay with the family, albeit distanced for a while :) And meanwhile we get an electronic Ian Dury/Tom Waits confessional -
what a cracking song to be slotting in before your finale!
@nicetrip Feb 2022
Great song! It's something between Leonard Coen and Nick Cave. Very, very cool!
About last words: it's your choice, but still I definitely hope to hear something new on FAWM from you in the future!