Challenge: A picture tells a thousand words... is there a song in there?
Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2017 9:16 pm
Hi everyone,
I've been inspired by Lynn's thread about your first guitar. While looking for my photo I came across a photo that is very dear to me. At one point I included it in my response to Lynn, with a little bit about my pop and a suggestion that others also post a random photo (preferably with them in it) and tell us a little about yourself. I took it down as I realized that I was taking the thread on a new tangent and pirating Lynn's thread.
But since then, it's gotten me thinking about my pop. And I've started writing a song. The theme keeps changing a little. But, it's been a nice project.
So I have a multi-part challenge for you all. Respond to any bits that take your fancy.
1) find a photo that you ready like, preferably with you in it and post it in this thread
2) tell us a little about what it means to you or a little about the moment in time that it captures; just for the fun of getting to know each other better
3) if you were writing a song - based on the photo - what would the theme / key messages be?
4) if you're inspired - write some lyrics (maybe a verse or chorus, maybe more) and share them with us - this might inspire some collaborative efforts (not unlike the pirate songs )
5) and if you're in the zone write the whole song and post a video. - again if you inspire someone with your lyrics and theme, your collaborating team may be inspired to follow it through to the finish line. That could be a heap of fun.
Here's mine:
My pop died when I was a teenager. This photo reminds me of the times I spent with him; especially in his shed. The song is currently jumping between a few ideas. But if it settles and if it's recording worthy, then I'll attempt to capture that and post it...unless I come to my senses.
Who's up for the challenge?
Lynn with all of your wonderful photos, I imagine you've got some great stories in your photo collection. And ... being a songwriter yourself ... I reckon you could tick off all five parts of this challenge ... assuming you've got time to do so at the moment. That would be fabulous to see and hear.
Looking forward to your inspirations.
Shel
I've been inspired by Lynn's thread about your first guitar. While looking for my photo I came across a photo that is very dear to me. At one point I included it in my response to Lynn, with a little bit about my pop and a suggestion that others also post a random photo (preferably with them in it) and tell us a little about yourself. I took it down as I realized that I was taking the thread on a new tangent and pirating Lynn's thread.
But since then, it's gotten me thinking about my pop. And I've started writing a song. The theme keeps changing a little. But, it's been a nice project.
So I have a multi-part challenge for you all. Respond to any bits that take your fancy.
1) find a photo that you ready like, preferably with you in it and post it in this thread
2) tell us a little about what it means to you or a little about the moment in time that it captures; just for the fun of getting to know each other better
3) if you were writing a song - based on the photo - what would the theme / key messages be?
4) if you're inspired - write some lyrics (maybe a verse or chorus, maybe more) and share them with us - this might inspire some collaborative efforts (not unlike the pirate songs )
5) and if you're in the zone write the whole song and post a video. - again if you inspire someone with your lyrics and theme, your collaborating team may be inspired to follow it through to the finish line. That could be a heap of fun.
Here's mine:
My pop died when I was a teenager. This photo reminds me of the times I spent with him; especially in his shed. The song is currently jumping between a few ideas. But if it settles and if it's recording worthy, then I'll attempt to capture that and post it...unless I come to my senses.
Who's up for the challenge?
Lynn with all of your wonderful photos, I imagine you've got some great stories in your photo collection. And ... being a songwriter yourself ... I reckon you could tick off all five parts of this challenge ... assuming you've got time to do so at the moment. That would be fabulous to see and hear.
Looking forward to your inspirations.
Shel