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Re: Gibson in another head-up-bum shocker!

PowerBook Producer — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:47:10 -0000

Does seem a bit crazy. It's not like the guitar controller will take away sales of Gibson guitars costing thousands of dollars!

Still what I find even crazier is why anyone would bother going to all the trouble to become "proficient" at playing virtual guitar in a computer game,when it is just as much fun to learn the real thing and also gives you a chance to be a guitar hero for real with real fans and admirers.

Maybe I am missing the point of "Guitar Hero".

Re: My First Live Interview on Blog Talk Radio

PowerBook Producer — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:58:52 -0000

Thanks Maria.
Yes it was a very quick hour! I wasn't sure if I would have enough to say, but I think I could have gone on talking for another hour!

I also find that informing people about various things also helps makes those things clearer in my own head. There is no better way to grow and learn than by sharing what you have.

Be well!

Re: My First Live Interview on Blog Talk Radio

PowerBook Producer — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:58:52 -0000

Re: Integrating New Media

PowerBook Producer — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:05:36 -0000

Hey thanks for the support Walt and congrats on your new show too. You are the man!

Re: Integrating New Media

PowerBook Producer — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:05:36 -0000

Hey thanks for the support Walt and congrats on your new show too. You are the man!

Re: Moment

PowerBook Producer — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:55:56 -0000

Thanks Digital Nomad for the feedback. This has the feeling of being a very fulfilling project. I'm loving every minute of it so far...

Re: I Want to be Right

PowerBook Producer — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:56:39 -0000

Cheers for the feedback Lee. Wow, sounds like I'm getting requests now!
It was a great decision to start this songcast.
It's good to know the music is appreciated.

Re: Kit Teung (I Miss You)

PowerBook Producer — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 11:27:37 -0000

Hey cheers Lee! I've been busy submitting this podcast to different directories and now I have to wait for it to go live on iTunes.
I'm really happy you're appreciating the songs.

Re: Kit Teung (I Miss You)

PowerBook Producer — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:42:52 -0000

Alex... Dude!

Cheers for listening, glad you like it. I am really happy about how well this song has been received, especially on a few songwriting forums, so maybe I'm doing OK.

Re: Action

PowerBook Producer — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 04:33:42 -0000

Thanks for all your comments Dudley! I wasn't expecting you to be so fluent in contemporary music.

Still it's a nice surprise and gives me a boost to know you'll be listening while you're chasing a ping pong ball around the room!
Thanks again.

Re: Action

PowerBook Producer — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:08:20 -0000

Lee.
It's easy for me to give advice when I don't always take my own, or listen to other people's.

Still, what I would say to you is just start. Whatever it is, however well or not so well equipped you are, just commit yourself without worrying if you are ready or not. Just decide to begin something you want to do and set a regular target, for example this songcast has a weekly target and decide to meet that target.

What stopped me doing a lot of things in the past was what others would think of it or if it was "credible or cool" enough to feel i could say it was mine.

I don't give a s**t about that anymore because people will think whatever they want to anyway.
Go for it.

Re: Doing Nothing (but loving you).

PowerBook Producer — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 20:25:01 -0000

Thanks for the support.
I wish I'd started this a few years ago. I'd have a huge back catalogue by now!
I just hope it inspires

Re: I Want to be Right

PowerBook Producer — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:15:31 -0000

Yes Dudley,
...but you are a cat and we all know there is no arguing with a cat, especially when that cat is as hard as you.

Re: Got to be Decisive

PowerBook Producer — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 06:54:05 -0000

Dudley, you are officially number one fan.
I like the idea of the wall of sound. Maybe I should give Phil Spector a call...
No guns though please!

Re: Being Brave

PowerBook Producer — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:13:44 -0000

Thanks for the comment Kristie.
I wouldn't say that you failed the RPM challenge. Maybe you didn't reach the target number of songs, but if you are happy with what you did write then I would say that is a success.
Being able to write a song at all is an accomplishment, so just keep going with it. You know how good it makes you feel, so that is reason enough to feel very pleased with yourself.

I've made a few friends through the FAWM challenge and I suspect I will be back there next year too. Also seems like a good way to get inspired in different genres and also make some contacts. Musicians and the internet were made for each other!

Re: Action

PowerBook Producer — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:25:19 -0000

Thanks Ren for the comment. I like seeing comments on older posts because it tells me that people are looking a little deeper than just the latest one.
I like your critique of "Action". Keep checking back for updates and tell all your friends & contacts about The Weekly Songcast!
cheers.

Re: Don’t Steal My Dream

PowerBook Producer — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:41:05 -0000

Hi Ren,
You've hit on exactly my point! Nice one. Writing a song is my way of turning negative comments into a positive driving force.
Thanks for dropping by.

Re: Boy at Heart

PowerBook Producer — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:20:41 -0000

Thanks for the comment. I am looking forward to my new life. This year will see the biggest change of my life so far and I am really excited about it.
I hope you continue to enjoy the songcast!
Be Well

Re: Boy at Heart

PowerBook Producer — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:52:15 -0000

Thanks for the comments. Lee, the idea of a summer's day s a welcome thought. Thanks for putting that in my head.
Cheers for listening guys!

Re: Come and Light Me Up

PowerBook Producer — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:14:29 -0000

Thank you for your critique sir Dudley. I can rest easy in the knowledge that the sound quality is up to scratch.

Re: You and I

PowerBook Producer — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 06:15:37 -0000

Nice one Lee...
No worries on the video letter. Hopefully I'll catch you online soon. It's getting closer, we'll almost be in the same time zone!

Re: Wealth Abundance Joy

PowerBook Producer — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:00:37 -0000

Thanks for the generous comments!
I suppose the hardest critic to please will always be the closest one! It's often the way I suppose when you're so involved in something to lose some perspective of it.
I always say it is easier to see the whole picture if you are outside of it.
This is why I value and am extremely grateful for all feedback. It's well appreciated.

Re: Its All So Clear

PowerBook Producer — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:03:14 -0000

Thanks for the comment. I know what you mean about the high notes. With some practice though I think I'll be able to do a better job of those.
Glad you're enjoying the songcast.

Re: Loosen Your Grip

PowerBook Producer — Sat, 17 May 2008 21:53:36 -0000

Hi Kristie,
I was planning on releasing a quarterly album, documenting the songcast as it progressed, which I am a bit behind with!
What has slowed me down is whether I should release the songs as they are or polish them up a bit.

I would love somw feedback as to what other people think about that.

Thanks for the support and kind words.

Re: Loosen Your Grip

PowerBook Producer — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:38:01 -0000

Hi Jennalyn,
Thanks for the comment. What browser are you using? I know this site has issues with IE6 and I'm not sure how to fix that.
If you are not using IE6 then you should just be able to click the play button at the top of each post. If that does not work for you then try subscribing to the iTunes podcast or the RSS feed, which will keep you updated automatically and enable you to download the songs to play on your computer as MP3s.
To subscribe select either of the two icons at the top right of the page next to the Website title.

With respect to your lyric writing... My advice would be to just start something even if you don't know where to take it next. Do you know anything about blogging? If you do, you could start a blog and post your lyrics there.
If you need any more advice feel free to contact me via the contact page and I'll do my best to help. I'd be glad to.
Good luck!

Re: On Our Way

PowerBook Producer — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:22:37 -0000

Cheers The Dudley!
I must admit, it does feel a little more grown up to be married, although I've still got a way to go there ;-)

Re: Effortlessly Gorgeous

PowerBook Producer — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:14:55 -0000

Thanks for that Kristie,

Would you like to fill in the feedback survey? I would be really grateful if you could. I want to get the word out to as many people as possible to fill in this survey and I know that word of mouth is pretty powerful, so if you feel compelled to, don't be afraid of telling all your friends and contacts about it.
Us musical geniuses have to stick together you know! ;-)

Re: The Feedback Survey!

PowerBook Producer — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:01:24 -0000

Thanks for the feedback Peter.
I'll take it on board. I was planning on making the lyrics available as a book / ebook at some point. I'm not sure exactly how I want to present that yet, but that's what feedback is for.

Thanks for the advice.

Re: I Cant Lose

PowerBook Producer — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:58:27 -0000

Only twice?

;-) Hahaha Thanks Dudley!

Re: Effortlessly Gorgeous

PowerBook Producer — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:01:28 -0000

Hey Dudley. You actually came to mind when I listened back to this. Glad you like it

Re: Without Saying Goodbye

PowerBook Producer — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:03:38 -0000

I always love that. You write a song that is so quick and effortless and it's easy to dismiss it's value because of it. Somehow it seems that all of us are programmed to value things that have to be "suffered" to achieve.
Effortless is the way forward!

Re: Your Brave Heart

PowerBook Producer — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:23:06 -0000

About the massive, orchestral monster of a thing... I think I will.
Thanks!

Re: Hearts on Fire

PowerBook Producer — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:37:08 -0000

Thanks Krisite. It certainly seems to have been a very well received song. I may have to re-think things and put this on the debut album.
So many songs and only space for a few!

Be well.

Re: In My Bones

PowerBook Producer — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:20:47 -0000

Thanks for the comment my friend. Good to know that folks are enjoying the songs, especially good to see you taking the time to let me know.

That makes a difference. I hope you enjoy the other songs here too.
B@H

Re: Make The Most

PowerBook Producer — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:53:34 -0000

Hey Slushie Crusher, thanks for the comment.
Despite how hard you feel your life has been, remember that it has nothing to do with how successful you can be because that is up to you right now and all the "nows" that will follow. Some of the most successful people in history dropped out of school, came from poor backgrounds or faced adversity early in life.

Think of any hardship you may have had as essential preparation and training for you to be able to cope with any future obstacles and to remind you never to give up on any dream you may have. Hey, you're just 17, you've got a whole life ahead of you and if you adopt a healthy mindset now then you will be unstoppable in the years to come.

All it takes is a belief that you will live the life you really want, no matter how impossible it seems right now. You are allowed to have the life you want, so with the right approach and the right mindset, you can have it.

Thanks for the last line of your comment. That has officially told me that I have achieved a goal, to inspire someone with my music. Now I want to inspire many more!
Good luck to you man. :-)

Re: Stop Complaining

PowerBook Producer — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:54:41 -0000

You tell 'em man! I need reminding too on occasion! ;-)

Re: Ever Changing Feelings

PowerBook Producer — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 11:28:33 -0000

Yoda talks sense, despite the insistence to talk back to front, but then again I suppose he was never expected to talk the Queen's English was he?

Re: Ice Cold

PowerBook Producer — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 11:32:33 -0000

You must play that one to me sometime. I'd like to hear you doing a novelty song.

Re: On a Roll

PowerBook Producer — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 06:28:31 -0000

Thanks for the comment Ben. Your imaginitive songs and work ethic have inspired me also, so I guess we can both pat each other on the back!

Best of luck with your challenge too. I might even manage 1 more song before the last hour, but It's not too high on the priority list.

I'll resume songwriting duties next week most likely and I'll try and keep a regular target per month to keep my song arsenal well stocked up!

Re: On a Roll

PowerBook Producer — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:43:36 -0000

Yeah. Antibiotics for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The ear's better now, but I've still got to keep popping the pills 'til they've gone.
Thanks for the comments folks and stay tuned for the album, which is going very well. So much left to do still, but all good :)

Re: Keep On Walking

PowerBook Producer — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:49:19 -0000

Hi Slushie Crusher! Cool story and it sounds like you really were on a mission to Mission! ;)
Thanks for coming back and digging the music.

Re: Repetition

PowerBook Producer — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:41:20 -0000

Thanks for the fastest comment in WSC history Maria! The post was 21 minutes old when you left it!
Thanks for the comment. I still think back to your show where you interviewed me and I think I had those fears a little myself, when you described me as a successful entrepreneur or such like. I realized that I had sub-consciously been denying I was anything like that and still just, little ol' me. I started worrying about how I was going to sound like a successful musical artist creating my own reality until I reminded myself of what I said in this post about focusing on being what I wanted to be rather than wishing to be it. It came out really well.

Thanks very much and glad to hear about your great experience last week.

Re: Larger Than Life

PowerBook Producer — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 09:15:19 -0000

Hi Kristie.
The drums are programmed and actually they were a quick run through with some of my less favourite, but quick to use samples.
I have some much nicer sounding drums at my disposal for when I want to spend some time on, like on my album, which is very very close to release now. (After a trip to Bangkok, so should be out in about a week's time).
If you like the drums on this recording I think you'll really like the drums on the album.

Thanks for the comment.

Re: Downtime

PowerBook Producer — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:39:34 -0000

Cheers man.

Nice to hear you're still enjoying the music. It's going to get better very soon too!

B@H

Re: Demons

PowerBook Producer — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:42:33 -0000

Still exorcising! However it gets easier as you go along... Really.

The best way for me to do it is to keep working on new music. That approach is working pretty well for me right now.

Thanks for stopping by.
B@H

Re: Noise Reduction

PowerBook Producer — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:40:14 -0000

As with any business, being good at what you do or having a good product is not enough.

Like it has been mentioned in above comments in one way or another, you have to find a unique way of presenting your business. What a business is really doing is providing enough value to somebody for them to justify the money they hand over to you.

In other words you have to provide at least the same money's worth of value as the price you are asking. If you can present your product or service in a way that explains exactly what it will bring to your potential clients' lives (for the better of course) and if that is a true claim then you will attract the clients that do not need to be 'sold' to.
The way to stand out therefore is to determine your ideal customers and market yourself based on your unique selling proposition, which is tailored to those ideal customers, rather than trying to appeal to everyone.

Yes it's obvious, but many new businesses forget to do it!

Well that's one way anyway.

Re: Noise Reduction

PowerBook Producer — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:21:23 -0000

I agree that personality is important to get you noticed and build relationships with potential customers, but in a business sense, that will not mean anything if it is not backed up by substance.

If you make people laugh for instance and they like your style but then you fail to meet any of their actual business requirements or expectations, like meeting deadlines etc. those people may like you as a person, but they won't do business with you.

Re: How You Can Help End the Problem of Blogs With Great Content and No Readers

PowerBook Producer — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:07:55 -0000

Sounds good. The power of team work eh?
I'll trackback in a post this weekend...

Re: Productivity Guru SMACKDOWN: Tim Ferriss v. Dave Allen

PowerBook Producer — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:40:43 -0000

I think both systems, as does every system, provide some useful information, but you have to remember that these systems evolved by being implemented according to those guys' personal circumstances and experiences. They weren't devised and planned out first.

Therefore I think there is no single system that will fix everyone's situation and the information by itself is not enough.

As with everything the secret ingredient to either getting a grip of your life or living the life of your dreams is the one that nobody can teach or tell you. It's your own application of information you aquire. Some of it will work, some won't and you will only discover what works through action.

I believe then it is possible for any person who sets out on a path of creating their own lifestyle can provide, through sharing their experience something really valuable for others to follow, so that they find their own magic formula.

I really liked 4HWW. It has given me some good ideas.

Re: Productivity Guru SMACKDOWN: Tim Ferriss v. Dave Allen

PowerBook Producer — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:40:43 -0000