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September 2016
Guild Tidings
The official publication of
The International Songwriters Guild
Volume 21, No. 9
Next Meeting Sunday September 4th 5:00pm
The International Songwriter’s Guild meets at 5 PM on the first Sunday of every month at the Central Florida Musician’s Union building, 3020 East Robinson (at the extreme east end of Robinson, near Orlando Executive Airport) in Orlando.
Songwriters, composers, performers, publishers, and the curious are encouraged to join us. Non-members are invited to attend a meeting or two to get a feel for our group and what we do. If you wish to join, there is an annual fee of only $5. For more information, visit our website at www.tinyurl.com/isgsongs or myspace page at https://myspace.com/21075001
The meetings will be structured as follows: 5:00 to 5:30, business and introductions. 5:30 to 6:00, presentation by a guest speaker (when scheduled), 5:30 or 6:00 to 8:00, song critiques. Please bring a CD or I-phone or mp3 player or perform your song live, and bring 10 or more lyric sheets. If we have at least 5 songs by members who wish to be scored, and 6 members scoring, then we will have them entered in the Monthly competition. Everyone is encouraged to write constructive comments on the lyric sheets.
Any Details not in this newsletter are at:
If you wish to join our Facebook group, please check us out at https://www.facebook.com/groups/831814850193553/
For the next meeting we are looking forward to a visit from Eli and Bill Perras, a Florida folk duo. http://perrasmusic.com They will be giving a short presentation about their musical experiences. They will be performing for the Central Florida Folk concert. Our own Stephanie Barker will be opening for them on August 28th. Please check out
http://www.cffolk.org/concerts/lake_of_the_woods/EOM_Aug2016-rev3_900.jpg
for details and bios.
WebChatter
By SusieCool
Some years ago, the NSAI group brought in Marc-Alan Barnette to do a workshop and performance. I just
came across some of his videos, and this one stood out. "It All Begins With The Song"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypI2BgdJAYg
Newer Faces
By Jeff Mason
This year I’ve analyzed and written about some of the early, pioneering producers. George Martin, Tom Dowd and Sam Phillips were among the most innovative and groundbreaking producers at the beginning of the modern recording industry.
I’d like to direct your attention to some of the newer producers working behind today’s sounds. My starting off point is the 2013 release of Paul McCartney’s last album “New.” It was a well received album that peaked at number 3 on the UK Albums Chart and on the US Billboard 200. The interesting thing about this record was the quality of it’s production. McCartney, bravely, in my opinion made the decision to employ four young producers. His main worry was that the “recordings wouldn’t fit together.” That wasn’t the case and the well crafted songs hold together. They reflect McCartney’s joy and anxiety about his recent marriage and his pre Beatle’s life.
What became apparent to me in researching these producers is the element of a “passing of the torch” from one generation to the next with McCartney being a willing facilitator.There are some in depth reviews and one of the best can be found at Pitchfork. Wikipedia has a good entry too.
http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/18634-paul-mccartney-new/ This article talks about a “density” in the production and I have to agree.
Giles Martin is the son of the late Sir George Martin. He is the producer responsible for the remixing and sonic collage on “Love.” This was the soundtrack to Cirque du Soleill’s successful Las Vegas homage to The Beatles. In 2004, he enjoyed considerable success as producer of Hayley Westenra’s classical album “Pure.” He has just completed a remix of Beatle number one songs to stereo and surround sound “The Beatles 1+.” As executive producer for McCartney’s album his looping and remix skills are evident.
http://www.recordproduction.com/AIR.HTM
For the acoustic guitar songs McCartney turned to Ethan Johns, son of famed Beatles engineer Glynn Johns. As with the other producers, Ethan’s credits read like a musical who’s who with artists like Tom Jones, Ray LaMontagne, Ryan Adams and Laura Marling turning up in his resume. I like the song “Early Days” based on memories of Paul’s days with John Lennon.
http://www.soundonsound.com/people/ethan-johns
I am happy to report that McCartney avoids the saccharine, sweet traits of earlier albums. There is a real edge and grit to this album. This is probably due to McCartney’s collaboration with hot producers Paul Epworth and Mark Ronson. Epworth co-wrote the opening track “Save Us” and came up with a great guitar riff for the song. Other McCartney/Epworth songs are “Queenie Eye” and “Road.” Paul Epworth came to real prominence with Adele’s “21” album and the James Bond song “Skyfall.” Other credits include Florence and the Machine and U2. He has opened a new studio in London. It’s in a famous church that has been converted to a studio.
http://www.paulepworth.com/ http://thechurchstudios.com/
Mark Ronson is another producer with a direct, personal connection to music royalty. His step father is Mick Jones guitar player from Foreigner. His credits include the Amy Winehouse album “Back to Black,” Adele’s “19” album and last years mega hit with Bruno Mars, “Uptown Funk.” Ronson is an accomplished mix artist and DJ. He had been the DJ at McCartney’s wedding and had impressed with his infectious vibe. He produced the title song “New” and the moody “Alligator.” He has just moved into a new studio complex in London.
http://www.fast-and-wide.com/faw-news/4851-mark-ronson-
I think these younger producers contributed an energy and a contemporary sound to this project. McCartney has since returned to his original label Capitol. Rumor has it he’ll be using another hot Adele producer for his next album. More on that next month.
ISG Bulletin Board
Meeting space graciously provided by Central Florida Musicians Association, Local 389. You are invited to join the largest union in the world, representing the interests of the professional musician. Visit their website at afm389.org for more information. You may reach them by phone at: 407-894-8666.
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Jeff Mason:
Thursday, Aug 25, from 5pm
Michael Funge and Jeff Mason
Connolly's Irish Pub
323 N Ronald Reagan Blvd,
Longwood, Fl, 32750
407 767 0600
Saturday, Aug 27, 5pm
Jeff Mason
Fiddler's Green
544 W. Fairbanks Ave,
Winter Park, Fl, 32789,
407 645 2050
Matthew and Rebecca Campbell (Mellify)
Have a new CD available at BandCamp
On August 31st we have a playing circle with the Fingerstyle Guitar Group in the Community room of the winter Park Library. 460 E. New England Ave.-- Winter Park, FL 32789. 6 to 8:30pm. Songwriters are welcome, but we do try to play our fingerstyle songs and not use picks. There is more info on the facebook group page.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/228147620559285/?fref=nf
Current members please send us your website info if you would like your site to be listed in the ISG members page.
https://sites.google.com/site/isgsusiecool/home/links-and-recommended-reading/member-websites
Also if you have any songs that have placed first in the monthly critiques, please send the mp3's to isgorlando@gmail.com if you would like to have them featured in the ISG MySpace page. https://myspace.com/21075001
August 2016 Critique results:
1. She's Swept Away by Asli Goncer
2. I Can by Melanie Fisher
3. My Only One by Jeff Evans
New members always welcome!
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