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Silent Point Of View

When you turn on the radio these days you can find almost anything you want to hear but originality. It simply isn’t there. One song sounds like another and actually one singer sounds like another. The lyrics are hollow and either reflect the worse of stereotypes or are totally unconvincing. Written and in most cases sang by someone who has no idea what they are talking about. Sort of like a preacher singing about the sins of drinking when they have never been in a bar. There are some exceptions to this though and most of you are on my email list. There is someone whom I hope joins that list. His name is Spencer Wilson.
 
We thought we were going to be able to play a gig this month and so I went to Craig’s List looking for musicians. Most of the time when I have done this not much came of it. Yet this past couple weeks ago I did receive an email from Spencer. What struck me at first was his humbleness. Most of the people on Craig’s list think they are the only person to ever play music. Spencer right away assured me of his having some experience, but also made it clear he was ready to learn. While exchanging emails I asked Spencer did he happen to have something on line original I could listen too. Anyone can cover a song, but I like to hear what a musician can come up with on their own. Spencer, once again humble, directed me to a website but at the same time said he hoped I found something I liked as his music was personal. All from life experiences. My question to myself was “ Isn’t that where all music is supposed comes from”?
 
When I went to the site I found five songs. Each unique in their way but each with a kind of trademark sound so as to let a listener know up front who they were going to hear. Sort of like a George Jones, Queen or Pink Floyd thing. First note you know who you are about to hear. Even though I intended to just sample each song I found myself drawn in and listening to each one all the way through. Then I realize why. I believed every word being sung. There was no doubt in mind or heart that Spencer was not blowing smoke, he was the real thing. Something more and more missing in songwriting these days.
 
Everyone has their own taste and I know that. Spencer’s music may not be in everyone’s wheel house but it has distinction and real value and it deserves a listen to. What I am hoping is that someone will either hear that and want it as part of their catalog or artist roster or will at least pass it on to someone who may. Spencer is also the sort of person who will not forget those he has met on the way up, and given the chance I am sure he is on the way up.
 
So I am inviting everyone to go listen to Spencer, proof I was wrong about the music scene being totally dead in North Florida. Imagine that.
 
https://soundcloud.com/spencerwilson
 
Col. Walt. Johnson
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