Tenderness

Episode #113: Tenderness (Strongest Memories) (Song starts at 5:17 ) This song came along when I was sitting at the piano, letting my hands wander on the keys. Some nice chords came through. I opened my eyes, looked up and saw the seascape painting hanging above the piano.  On this episode, I read an excerpt from an old diary. I thought for a change I'd try it. The very page I opened to happened to be the week I recorded my first podcast episode. Bizarre.  And it includes my statement where I say I’m going to be publishing my how I paint, write songs, play piano, draw cartoons, compose videos and ebook, etc... And I will. I have these things underway. It’s just taking me a while. I also recorded myself having a chat as I sat outside having breakfast with my cat... A bit of fun. It's all a work in progress.  There's a lyric in this songs 'Loves roulette wheel has no favourites', which I like. Speaking of 'Strong Memories’, the roulette wheel reminded me of an evening some years ago, when I took my daughter into the big city for the evening. That's the beauty of art and music - all sorts of me memories are brought to the surface.  The strongest memories - and they're the ones that seem to get stronger over time, each time they are recalled.  By the way, my daughter wanted to see the city lights, see fireworks.  And meet the queen! How did We get on? Check out the podcast to find out...ha The lyrics come to me very quickly. I have to scribble them down very quickly. Sometime the next line comes to me before I've finished the one I'm writing. But most often I have time to pause briefly and the next line then comes through.  As I write, I look for cues from the previous line or lines.. Keys words that will need to be rhymed, or concepts that need further discussion, etc. it's a fascinating process. With the music, there's a lot going on. Muscle memory is guiding my fingers. The theory of what I'm doing is coming through like a horse race commentary, I guess...although it's very subtle. But it must be there.. " ok I'm in C, I can see it's going up to C# now and into G with a D bass..." All the while, you've got this ...door open to ..the muse or whatever wherever it is.. the source of ..unlimited beauty...  It's a privilege to be a songwriter, it really is. Had I managed to write 20 songs in my life that would've been great. As I happens, I now composed about 800 - all done for the pure pleasure of writing them.  This song can be found on my piano vocal album 'The Long Haul'. You can stream it at www.petepascoe.bandcamp.com  The painting can be found on this week's blog post, along with the lyrics to Tenderness (on my blog, I include the lyrics to the song featured on this podcast every week). It all ties in together. I do have sheet music for this song. It's not online yet but it will be. My students enjoy playing this song as a piano solo piece.  I have a stack of sheet music of my compositions in various stages of completion. About 12 songs are available online, I hope that figure is in the hundreds within a year or two.  Ok. In the meantime, join me for breakfast and then: back in time, in the CBD of Melbourne. And oh yeah, well dive right into having a look at the lyrics and the music of Tenderness (Strongest Memories). Here we go....

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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.