Full Moon

Episode #94: Full Moon     (Song starts at 6:18) Here we are again, having a chat & allowing the conversation - the content - to be guided by the song of the week, which in this case is Full Moon, song #353. I wrote the song back in 1995.  How does it feel to be a songwriter? It’s a joy. Have a listen again and find out more. I do my best to put the listener into the shoes of a songwriter.  I look at the lyrics. There's one line 'justice now sits beneath the microscope'. The strange thing is: I wrote this quite distinctive line and then it appeared prominently on the front of the local paper at a later date.  I love that about songwriting, the arts, in general. The synchronicity, the feeling that you are on some sort of gentle assertive path looking to grow and reach some new peaceful outcomes song the way.  On this episode, there's a few recordings of nature that surrounds us. You observe a lot when you are on a  creative path.  Having said that, I can't recall the colour of the horse across the road which unfortunately passed away this week. I remembered, however that I'd written some words for him a while back so I've put that in my blog post this week. I mention it on the podcast episode here's the link: www.petepascoe.wordpress.com . The post is 'old horse, grey'.  I wrote Full Moon on the piano. One day I would like to record this accompanied by acoustic guitar driven band ( with some piano weaving in and out).  I really enjoy examining the lyrics and music each week. It's all presented in a relaxed 'fireside chat' sort of style. It's inclusive, fun and there's lots of ideas on songwriting which seem to keep coming to the surface as I continue on my way, producing these episodes.  I hope you enjoy this week's episode. If you do, and would like to subscribe to my podcast I'd love that. Also, I'm a painter you can see my work on line, the blogs not a bad place to start . Or my website : www.petepascoe.com.   Or YouTube Pete Pascoe Art and Music. I also mention my sheet music here's the link: Sheet Music plus Pete Pascoe  I'm loving it all, as I publish  my work each week online. I really enjoyed recording this Full Moon episode. I hope you enjoy it  too - & I hope you pick up something about the process of songwriting too.  Full Moon did appear in an album 'Cant See The Words For The Trees' of which I did small run of CDs. These CDs were accompanied by a book of poetry ( the lyrics ) which included a painting inspired by each song. I plan to re-record this album and make it available digitally with an ebook of the lyrics and art

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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.