February Album Writing Month - FAWM.ORG

bitshred (@bitshred)

progress: 7

joined: January 28 2011
location: Wisconsin, USA
influences: Ingrid Michaelson, Jenny Lewis, Elliott Smith, Blind Pilot, Bright Eyes, Wilco, Ryan Adams, Zee Avi, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Gillian Welch, Heartless Bastards, St. Vincent, the thermals, Kurt Vile, Spoon, Ween, Delta Spirit, Old 97's,

Bio

Hi! My second FAWM. Name is David Espinoza
Still writing and recording acoustic pop diddies, that is what I'll be doing here in Feb.. Also still playing in a grunge-prog band.

I plan on staying within one style/sound. I do not plan on completing 14.5 songs, but you never know......

had to go out of town for a week, and I've been getting ready for a band gig, so not much fawming last couple weeks.
thanks for listening

2012 Songs

1	Hope Du Jour	13 comments // 3 months ago
2	Chase The Lines	9 comments // 3 months ago
3	Victim Of A Fairy Tale	11 comments // 3 months ago
4	Responsibly (with heavyhedonist)	18 comments // 3 months ago
5	A Secret (with olivia)	6 comments // 3 months ago
6	They will say (with theawkwardsleep)	10 comments // 3 months ago
7	This Little World	8 comments // 3 months ago

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nightengale 2 months ago

I have lyrics, yours for the taking if anything sings to you!
theshyretirer 2 months ago

Hey man, I'm sorry for not being able to e-mail or respond lately. Turns out I have more on my plate than I realized so I won't be able to collab with you unfortunately. Apologies for wasting your time.
frenchcricket 3 months ago

I did wonder... but it is good to have the diagnosis confirmed by a medical professional... How long do I have?
theawkwardsleep 3 months ago

I would love to normally, but I think we'll be in Milwaukee that night...but maybe in march sometime we could meet up for sure.
chasingandromeda 3 months ago

And I, as well.
dasbinky 3 months ago

I wouldn't count on being able to bike to FAWMStock, sadly. Most of the locations that meet the needs we're looking for are pretty far out. Dodgeville is the frontrunner now, unless we can find something on campus.
gslade 3 months ago

Dude.. quite the compliment on "Broken Family".. Must say I'm surprised at how much it can effect someone else, just listening.. thanks.. and good luck the rest of feb
snofi 3 months ago

Thanks you very much for taking the time to listen to and comment on http://soundcloud.com/snofi/the-twitter-and-twatter-of. much appreciated!
arthurrossi 3 months ago

Hey! Thanks a lot for your kind comments once again! I am always glad to read them!
kiwafruit 3 months ago

Hey there, thanks for the comment love on "Midnight Rain"
I'm playing a lot with the dim/sus/6ths chords at the moment, they're so much fun! I'm hoping I'll be able to repeat the vocal style on this if I perform it live, but I'm really not sure I can >.<
johnnycashpoint 3 months ago

Only "slightly" clever? Why, I oughtta .... Thanks for the comment. Yeah I spent a lot of time burying my usual snarkiness to write something heartfelt but can't keep a good snark all the way down!
theawkwardsleep 3 months ago

done! let me know what you think. its the catchiest song ever. i think we should do more together...since we live in the same town and all -rupa
theodamus 3 months ago

Thank you! Unfortunately my hair is no longer bright pink... it's more bright ginger. Which is about as outlandish as you can go while still looking "professional".
theawkwardsleep 3 months ago

i love it! I'll try to finish it up quick. For a first attempt on fruity loops in forever, its really good. I won't change anything with the music, its great david! very catchy!
rhymetime 3 months ago

I just read your question about which ukulele to buy. I have played uke for 65 years and still it is the instrument I really love along with harp, flute, guitars and whistles. I recently bought a very fine LANIKAI CURLY KOA BARITONE- for$289 During the past 20 years it would have been 6-to $800. If your not sure how much interest you have, still get one that you have someone else play for you to hear. Check that all the octave notes high up the neck are in tune and that your fingers feel comfortable making a diminished chord or and F chord on a baritone. Get a chord book before you select one and play some of the hardest looking chords. I love the baritone where there is plently room for hands and fingers. Here on FAWM on my page, I play the few songs I have up on my baritone. Hope that helps a little ..If you want more, ask away. During most of my whole life long , it seemed no one played but me. Bye for now, Annie
theshyretirer 3 months ago

Acoustic and/or electric guitar would be fine. You're free to be as creative or restrained as you want to be.
arthurrossi 3 months ago

Thank you for your nice comment! I remember our collab in 50/90 and enjoyed it a lot! Whenever you like and when you can afford the time, please, just feel free to drop by...
Greetings!
theawkwardsleep 3 months ago

Yes, we could actually meet since we do live in the same place ha maybe next week? or else, you could use drop box and send me the links to each file and i can use fruity loops to add to it and such... whatever works, although i hear you about the time factor. (but we really should meet anyhow, after fawm---get some drinks to celebrate...)
theawkwardsleep 3 months ago

we have ableton live and fruity loops...fruity loops was the first thing i ever learned to use, so its my comfort zone due to that. thanks for the nice words...i was pretty happy with it. i'll listen to yours now....get me that track!
arealhope 3 months ago

Thank you so much for the comment on Welcome to my World! I'm glad that you like it!!
heavyhedonist 3 months ago

amazing amazing guitar! wicked good-- you really got it. the oh yeahs and nos, just exactly shred right. put it up, please.....

i'm on the fourth listen. good thing i got up at an ungodly hour.
theshyretirer 3 months ago

Apologies for not responding earlier. Been heavily busy lately. I'm still down for a collaboration if you're up for it. Have some ideas in my mind.
philkmills 3 months ago

Thanks for the comment on "Nobody". I hadn't thought of Warren Zevon explicitly but he is one more person with an approach to songwriting that I admire.
kimberlyinnc 3 months ago

Check your email in response to your comment on my lyric today, thanks!!!
nicksypniewski 3 months ago

Thanks for the comment on Signs on the Crows. I like it a lot. Glad you did too. And yes, my stems are working very well. Soon, I will begin to looping them in an attempt at stardom
heavyhedonist 3 months ago

Bluesy--- MMMMmmmm.
explodingmary 3 months ago

be our guest.
olivia 3 months ago

I like it!
olivia 3 months ago

hey, since you've got something done, just go ahead and post it. I can't wait.
olivia 3 months ago

I really like all three of your songs. Hope du Jour is my favorite. Very catchy, and very nice lyrics.
hbusse 3 months ago

Thanks so much for your comment on Wish You Were Here! I was a little nervous to post that one since my guitar skills are spotty but I really appreciate your kind feedback.
olivia 3 months ago

Hey, I would love for you to write music to my lyrics! that would be awesome.
theawkwardsleep 3 months ago

sure, even if not in fawm days, any time. you know life with music does exist outside of february (although i am starting to think february is an amazingly creative time---wasn't much like that few years back, ha) send me an idea whenever you can (i believe we are still friends on facebook right? or send it to rupa.nataraj@gmail.com) -ru
theawkwardsleep 3 months ago

Im going to listen to your tunes in a bit, but was so floored by your very flattering comments. You give me confidence to start singing live. (So very shy) ha but I would really like to do a collaboration with u--what do u think?
johncrossman 3 months ago

Thanks for the thoughtful feedback on my (one) song (so far). I like it - fawm on!
explodingmary 3 months ago

sometimes, a bite feels like a kiss... till later.
ilayschipsana 3 months ago

Alo You said here http://fawm.org/forums/thread/2707/#c51524 about collaborating? Well I'm a singer/songwriter, perhaps you'd be interested in writing something together next month?
dragondreams 3 months ago

Hi David

Thanks for taking the time to drop by!

I like them so much that I build my own. It's the only way I can get the sound I really like.

Looking forward to hearing what you get up to in February.

DD
timfatchen 3 months ago

I was thinking about cutting off an ear and sending it to a deserving female...
nicksypniewski 3 months ago

You have a good FAWM too. That's an interesting set of influences. I'll have to check back when the shooting starts.
kevinemmrich 3 months ago

How do you like your BX5a monitors -- I should get mine this thursday. I have only mixed on headphones -- with predictable results!!!!
downburst 3 months ago

Thanks, you too!
jonniegrunge 3 months ago

Ween, Elliott Smith, and Wilco? Yep, I'll be listening.
corinnecurcio 3 months ago

Hi there - Consider yourself watched this FAWM
sapient 3 months ago

Oh yes. Here we go again!
dickclark 3 months ago

Ween, Carolina Chocolate Drops- I give your influences a "99"....they've got a good beat and are danceable.
cts 3 months ago

We shall listen like thieves together. Let's do this!!!
theawkwardsleep 3 months ago

excited to see what you've got brewing as well.
xnonentityy 3 months ago

Really looking forward to hearing some of your work! (:
oddbod 3 months ago

"acoustic pop diddies" - not sure what a diddy is, but it sounds like my sort of thing
hbusse 3 months ago

Looking forward to hearing what you come up with too!
johncrossman 3 months ago

Yes! Some new music this February is on back order. What is this band you play in? Link us up, please.
nancyrost 3 months ago

And I yours.
downburst 3 months ago

I'm trying to get my head around "grunge-prog"--look forward to hearing some samples.