Falling

Episode #54: Falling (Out The Back Of My Mind)   (Song at 5:50 and 28:28) Last week I touched on the idea that the most important thing about songwriting is that you want to convey feeling. I do think it's actually more important than the message.  'Falling' is a song that fits that description to a 't'.  A friend of mine listened to the song the other week. She got back to me, said it made it her cry. She wasn't sure what the song was about.....but it got to her - she really liked it.  Job done! As an artist you are looking for an emotional reaction. That's number one…so, mission achieved.  You'll get to hear two versions of the song on this episode - a piano vocal version which has an air of fragility about the performance. Then at the end of the episode, you can hear the band version of the song. It's interesting how you can start with the same melancholy feeling, but then you can take it all to another level with the right instrumentation - and the right band.  Anyway. My plan each week is to put you in the shoes of a songwriter, give you an insight into where a song comes from. If this is your first visit here, thanks for dropping by. I aim for these episodes to be informative, relaxing and entertaining. I deliver the information in a manner that is hopefully appealing to both musicians versed in theory - and the layman, equally. You need no musical knowledge to follow the majority of what I'm talking about.  Notice I haven't mentioned much about what today's song is about ... It's a mystery! But it was somehow 'pressing', insistent that I do my best to interpret some of the sounds, the images, the feelings that were coming through.  Piqued your curiosity? I hope so.  With the help of my piano, I play it live as I talk, I hope to shed some light on what's going on with the song Falling.  Join me now for song and a chat. Enjoy! As usual, I have really enjoyed recording this episode. Once again the sense of mystery - the unquantifiable elements - of the creative domain take me on a merry dance. And it's all good fun.  YouTube Pete Pascoe Art and Music  The Roughest Cut by Pete Pascoe and The Patient Hum (this is the Bandcamp link, but it's streaming on all the usual platforms..Spotify, etc. Www.petepascoe.wordpress.com  this is my blog, where you can view this week's seascape painting, plus there's lots more music and art here each week.  The book I mention in this episode is : by the Pixar boss, great piece of extremely clear writing, describing how people can communicate extremely clearly and powerfully and productive lay in the right group of supportive, open people. It's like being in a band... 

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Be entertained with a song and an extended chat, ranging from off the cuff banter/humour to life observations and song analysis. Welcome to Song and a Chat. This is the podcast where you'll have the pleasure of listening to a new song each week - plus, you'll get to step into the shoes of a songwriter : You'll hear about the background of the song, the inspiration, how/ why the song came into being.  After the song finishes, I'll go over the lyrics and finish each episode by looking at the song from a songwriting point of view. If you just want the song and no talk, the time where the song kicks in will be in the title of each episode. Hi, my name is Pete Pascoe. I am a performer and composer - I love lyrics and I love a melody. I play piano and sing. I have a number of albums to my name.  I have written over 800 songs. Of course, not all of these songs I written will make it onto an album. As a songwriter, the first step for a new song is ( or was ) to record a demo. Often you catch something unique in this demo - something that is often not replicated in the studio cut....a certain feeling.  If you're looking to be entertained, like listening to new songs and live recordings, I hope you'll enjoy what's on offer here. I have a stack of demos from which I'm sharing one on a weekly basis. Plus I relate anecdotes about my life as a piano man, from around the time each song was written. I treat each show as a mini intimate concert - with extended chat, which ranges from off the cuff banter/humour to life observations and analysis. The idea is : the song can be listened to for pleasure in its own right, or the listener may choose to also be entertained and informed by the story around the song.  I'm really enjoying recording these podcasts. Each week I look forward to getting behind the mic, setting aside my current musical and artistic projects and casting my mind back in time by focussing on a song I've composed. It's turning out to be a satisfying - and sometimes surprising - time of reflection and discovery for me.  The lyrics and the recordings take me straight back to when the song was written. Gain an insight into songwriting and listen to a series of snapshots of life of a songwriter / performer / artist.  It's a great way for me to archive a song and it's 'back story'. Music is to be shared. What point is there In having five songbooks and piles of demos gathering dust?  I welcome feedback - whether you're tuning in to enjoy music for music's sake, you enjoy finding out about the origins of songs, you're looking for tips on songwriting or perhaps you've got tips for me. Either way, I'll be learning plenty as I go along. Thanks for a having a read. Come on and join me for a listen.