1st assignment MUSI 3370 Songwriting, 2nd time writing a song, and first time singing a song that I wrote! I had to use cut-up technique, using snippets of different texts to create my lyrics. I decided to use a speech from John Perkins, a pastor and activist whom I admire greatly, and a rather scathing review of a performance from Snarky Puppy, my favorite band, by the Dallas Observer. Enjoy

Waste of Your Time. Final

The object was to take a bad song and make it better, and I hate this original song, so here you go!

Lindsay Edwards's Album

Sweet Caroline

4th assignment for Songwriting. This song is done in the style of neo-soul artist D'Angelo. It is meant to be a continuation of his track, "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" from his seminal Voodoo album. My partner, Julianna Lee wrote the lyrics. All the instruments were performed on my friend's keyboard. Props to my friend Sarah Labriny for the phenomenal vocals. Check out her Soundcloud!

Untitled. Continued.

This is a love song to coffee. It was written for and with and recorded by my band, The Willies, at White Star Sound. Music was written by me, lyrics written by myself, keyboardist Tyler Hutcherson, and percussionist Nick Asby. I play drums on it! Check out the Willies' soundcloud at https://soundcloud.com/thewilliescharlottesville for some awesome covers and originals, and look out for our full-length album, coming soon!

Everyday

Song written by Kate Bollinger (check out her awesome soundcloud page here https://soundcloud.com/kate-bollinger-1). Music, Keys, and Congas by yours truly. Sax and mixing by Patrick Rhoads.

Marcellus Wright