English lyricist working with dozens of composers and artists
I am a lyricist working with many composers and artists around the world and most frequently with 2 guys, Juri Rosenfeld and Mark Ellis who, although their styles are entirely different, are both extremely talented as musicians and composers, as well as producers. Along with these two, with whom I have written more than 50 songs....I have been most fortunate to collaborate with so many others that the list is almost endless but two very talented ladies spring to mind: Dawn Diamond and Amy Caldwell, who have not only both composed for my words but have also both are possessed of beautiful voices and have sung many, many times on songs I have written.
There is no ONE genre I write for, since a lyricist has to be able to write for ANY category and I do, but one thing I try to be always, is honest in my work because when there is integrity, there is a way to relate to the song and if occasionally I meander into the poetic, it is because I am and always have been, since the age of 13 years, a poet...but that doesn't mean everything I write is flowery or full of metaphors...as I say, I strive always to be real and of course, most importantly, to be as unique as possible.
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Amy Caldwell
Jun 24, 2008
This is indeed a bit different, third listen now and it grows on you fast. But I need to get a good listen to these lyrics as there are quite a few! Like you, I too enjoy a wordy song when it's done right and this one certainly fits in that category. Excellent delivery of what are exceptionally delightful lyrics, the lyrics themselves are extremely musical, they flow and ebb with a kind of aural texture that's meaty but still easy to follow, some wicked lines, I love ..."staring out your window, safely out of wind-blow, isn't really living you see..." it's just peeerrrrfect for so many reasons. And Pete shows definite skill in the interpretation, the vocal tone and inflection, the well placed harmonies, the whole backing arrangement, it all works together very well. Wow, this must have been quite the production. Kudos to all involved!
Amy
Really original and unusual piece of music! I like everything about it: Catchy melody, expressive lyrics and the right "flow" in the vocal performance! I even like the completely synthetic instrumental background. Goes very well together with this song! Peo