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sillycmore
» genre:
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Bill Seymour
» label: unsigned
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Bill Seymour
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I'm a songwriter in Nashville. My music ranges from country to southern rock to pop. I don't have aspirations of being an artist. I'll leave that up to the pros and hopefully get a cut or two one day. All songs here are copywrited by me and any other co-writers or publishers involved with any particular song. If you're an artist and want to cut one of my songs, please contact me for information regarding permission and licensing. Thanks!
Do you play live?
I play writers nights in Nashville about once a week, mainly at the Commodore, Two Doors Down, and other random songwriter clubs. The coolest thing about doing it to me is when something I've written and performed touches someone in the audience...when someone comes up after a round and says "That song was about me. You said what I wish I could say." That makes all the other crap worth it for me.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Let's see...people steal music...the industry realeases fewer new albums...fewer songs get cut...songwriters like me struggle to get in the door...if I do get a cut I can count on people stealing the music and my royalties. Other than that, it's great.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Not my thang. I'd love a publishing deal, though.
Band History:
I've been writing for about 3 or 4 years now, but more intensely the past couple. I have a publishing deal on one song currently, been offered contracts on several others, but declined. I've had my stuff pitched to artists like Brooks & Dunn, Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Randy Travis, Lonestar, Diamond Rio, and others. No cuts...yet. Also had some interest from indy bands, but declined as the songs were being pitched to the majors.
Your influences?
Anthony Smith, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, Billy Joel, Lynard Skynard, Brad Paisley, SRV, Alabama, Hank, Hank Jr., DAC, Jeffery Steele, lots more...
Favorite spot?
Any spot in the sun with nowhere to go and nothing to do.
Equipment used:
I play a Takamine EAN10C and a Fatar Studiologic 88-key hammer action controller, record with a G4 tower, Garage Band, Cubase LE, Lexicon Omega Studio USB interface, AT 3035 condensor--none of which I operate very well.
Anything else...?
My real job is in advertising--I own a small agency in Nashville and spend much of my time running the business, writing copy and producing TV, radio, print, and outdoor advertising.