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Noel Downs and Friends

Gungal, Australia
December 31, 2002
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Hi I'm Noel and I write poetry, ballads, and lyrics. The songs here are collaborations I've taken part in. I mostly either only write the lyric or collaborate on the lyric but occasionally I will do a melody too. If you are interested in using any of the songs here, please feel free to contact me. I am also looking for songwriters who are interested in my kind of lyrics to collaborate with.
Band/artist history
I was born in East Fremantle in Western Australia in 1964. Prior to 1997, most of my life was spent on the move. I served in the Army for thirteen years, worked as a stockman, farm labourer, horse breaker, computer programmer, I.T. manager and most recently office manager for an Aboriginal Land Council. I have seen a lot of Australia and finally settled in a place that feels like home, where Christine and I breed Arabian horses. I have always liked writing but didnt seriously start until 1989. My passion is ballads, and I see myself more of a folk writer than anything else. My words will lend themselves to any gene, mostly country/ country pop/ country rock. If push comes to shove I can play a passable chord progression on my guitar but I prefer to let composers with real talent and feel for music make great words greater songs. I have had some success at competition level. SCALA, Amateur Songwriter 1999 Highly Commended Parkes CMS, Songwriter 1999 Commended Tamworth Songwriters Assoc, Lyric only 2000 Top 6 Finalist Redgum Festival, Lyric only 2000 Top 5 finalist Illabo CMS, Songwriter 2001 Winner Tamworth Songwriters Assoc, Lyric only 2002 Top 6 Finalist Tamworth Songwriters Assoc, Amateur Section 2003 Semi Finalist Tamworth Songwriters Assoc, Lyric only 2004 Winner Tamworth Songwriters Assoc South East Queensland Branch, Lyric only 2004 Winner Tamworth Songwriters Assoc South East Queensland Branch, Proffessional Section Songwriter 2005 Finalist Tamworth Songwriters Assoc South East Queensland Branch, Amatuer Traditional Ballad 2007 Winner Tamworth Songwriters Assoc, Lyric only 2009 Top 6 Finalist Beyond poetry and lyrics I have also written a couple of short stories. I am looking for a composer or band to work with on a regular basis so we can experiment and develop a style. Someone who I can argue and disagree with, then drink beer with and work out how best to make it work instead of going separate ways. Someone who I can bounce ideas off and is willing to do the same. I have two country pop lyrics in the Shania style that I believe have commercial value. So if you write that kind of music and sing in that style and are looking for the next "That don't impress me" call me. I think I've blown my own trumpet long enough now
Have you performed in front of an audience?
No I don't play live. When I try to the most popular request I get is "Don't Sing"
Your musical influences
Chad Morgan, Mike Nesmith, Beatles, Hot Choclate, Meatloaf
What equipment do you use?
Pen and Paper, Guitar
Anything else?
Thanks for taking the time to visit :) All the songs are worth a listen but I really like I followed the Call, To the beat of the pipes and drum, Karin, Mary and Ethane, I want to be a ringer and Where do you now lie :)
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Hi Noel, We just wanted to stop by and show our respect. We thank you for your support. Your page is great and you have a very impressive profile detailing your works and life. We are proud to be able to network with you. Keep it all up and we welcome your comments and suggestions on all we do as well. Sincerely, Albert and Tempie
I really enjoyed your songs here Noel and company! Dawg's Day Off was a hoot! I have a friend here in Maine who recorded a dog song too. There was mention of putting together a compilation cd of dog songs. There are many out there! Loved your poetry as well about the ants dancing...I never knew that about ants! The first song that I listened to and felt that best about was the protest song "Why"! Best Wishes to You!
Hi It's Sub! just wanted to drop in and say hello and tell you the music sounds great! keep it up All the best
"Stormin' Joe" is a great song. Real fun and catchy. You've got a good voice as well. Please feel free to check out my music. My new song "Jump" is great. Please let me know what you think about it and drop me a message on my board! Thanks! Mark Paul
It's been a pleasure working with you over the last couple of years, Noel... And, hope there will be many more projects done together... Cheers BW@ http://echoprojectstudio.org
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