The idea for this song came about just before FAWM.  I wrote down a couple of lines and set it aside to work on once February came and the songwriting challenge began.  For a backstory, my wife suffers from several severe chronic pain diseases that leave her wheelchair bound much of the time in winter, and I spent about two years struggling with my own health issues, leaving us with absolutely bare bones income for a couple of years.  Thankfully my issues have passed, but I'm still recovering, but the battles with insurance rage on for my wife.  That's all to say, this is a real life love song for us for this year's valentines.

FAWM 2023

Freefall

This song is the result of a literal roll of the dice.  part of the options for FAWM (February Album Writing Month) is the Story Cube Challenge.  picture dice are rolled, and a song is crafted based on the result.  I received the roll of a gavel, a flashlight, a girl in a hood, and a syringe, with the action of asking a question.  I took some liberties, transforming a girl in a hood to a girl from the hood, and a syringe to be drugs in general.  It's a protest song, angry at the injustice and disproportionate incarceration of minorities and the poor.

Shining A Light

After writing a few heavy songs this month I needed to decompress with something more fun.  Flirtatious and teasing seemed like a good way to lighten the mood.

WaIt For That

Wait For That

This song is my 14th complete for FAWM 2023, which "wins" the challenge for me.  The song was inspired by the new trending tiktok filter, teenage look, and the various reactions people have posted to their "younger selves".  It had me reflecting on the idea that I'm no longer that heartbroken teen, but instead was in a position to offer up some advice to the younger me who spent a long time healing, and the countless others who deal with the pain of heartache.

A notch Or Two

A Notch Or Two

oddly, this was written in the same early morning session as the song about planning my own funeral on a shoestring budget.  Talk about emotional whiplash.  This one's a more upbeat country summer vibe.

50/90 2023

A Little Bit

I wrote this tune a few days ago during a late night writing session.  It's a life on the road, longing for home type tune.

I'd Always Be Home

Unusual for me, but this was written over a few session.  The initial idea came with the tornado sirens and a heavy storm, with contrast against the hurricane that took out a large swath of Florida last year.  The idea to juxtapose the storms against midwest women came from people watching.  I'm sure there are plenty of exceptions, but midwest girls, by and large, seem willing to stand up and tell you something's unacceptable, leaving no doubt to their meaning.  Personally, I think that's a good thing.

Midwest Whirlwind Girl

Blending the heart of country, story telling of folk, and energy of pop, crafting songs with an americana vibe all his own.  Life, his muse, music, his canvas.

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