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Born in Manchester in 1943, I learnt to play piano in my early teens. I have gigged over the years with numerous bands, none very sucessful and about 15 years ago I developed a liking for Jazz. So much so that I took lessons and played a few jazz gigs.
About 10 years ago I started writing my own music. The genre of my songs very much depends on the inspiration I have. I like country, but have also written pop, dance, a christian rap, and an environmental song. I wrote the latter 10 years ago whilst on holiday in Italy, long before saving the earth became fashionable.
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Keyboard Players Nightmare:
In 2006 I noticed my piano playing was deteriorating by 'missing' notes in the melody line. Further investigation revealed I was actually playing the notes but I was not hitting the key with sufficient force to make it sound.
At first my GP thought it was arthritis but it was later found to be the onset of Parkinson's Disease and it was not long before I was unable to use my right hand. Disaster! Especially as my songs were all developed by riffing over a series of chords and I would fall upon my ideas almost by accident. Worse still I could not even just sit and play.
I decided the way forward was to use backing tracks and play the melodies with my left hand. At first I used my i5M arra...
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Collaboration:
Any good lyric writers out there looking to collaborate? If so check out my music to appreciate the genres and styles I prefer. If you like it get in touch and lets see if we can compose something special!
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Its a (Christian) Rap!!:
Great news! My Christian Rap "Listen to my Friend" has been accepted on the Songwriters Showcase.
The site address is http://www.familyworship.org.uk/showcase/laurencewright/
Please have a listen
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Its a (Christian) Rap!!:
Great news! My Christian Rap "Listen to my Friend" has been accepted on the Songwriters Showcase.
The site address is http://www.familyworship.org.uk/showcase/laurencewright/
Please have a listen
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Backing Tracks & MIDI files:
For those that are interested I have just completed a number of backing tracks and midi files of a number of well known songs which can be accessed from my website. Click on the link
http://www.wrights-music.co.uk/backtrack.html
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hey man whatsup?
i just checked your page and have to say: i really like it!
i'm an upcoming beatproducer from germany.
i would be very happy if you visit my page, too and just check my music
maybe you like my songs =)
BIG INSTRUMENTAL SELL OUT!
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=1119500
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:: posted by yegedamusic on Thu Nov 11, 2010 @ 08:11 AM
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[last edited on Sun Apr 20, 2008 @ 07:39 PM] Hi Laurence,
some greetings from germany, i like ur song and this topic is something that i also use to talk about. I put a comment on sunrising. So wish u a nice week
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:: posted by michaelbird on Sun Apr 20, 2008 @ 07:38 PM
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Thanx for adding my tune to your site. I 'preciate it.
Be blessed,
Tommy
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