Burr Settles (@burrsettles)

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joined: February 1 2004
location: Pennsylvania, USA
website: burrsettles.com
influences: All youze guys & gals.

Bio

Hi, I run FAWM (mostly). I'm a science nerd and pop music junkie who grew up in the bluegrass, got a PhD in the tundra, and now I work in steeltown. I've played in bands in all of those places. Currently: @deliciouspastries.

I dreamed FAWM up with some songwriting friends in 2004 — just as an excuse to write — and it grew into this. Apologies for any website bugs, I sail this ship in my spare time, but I do try to plug the holes as quickly as I can. You can alert us here:
http://fawm.org/forums/help-feedback/

Thanks for joining us!

I'm not sure how prolific I will be this year, as I am finishing up a textbook I am writing, and also interviewing for jobs this Spring. But I will do my best to write a lot of great music.

Check out my bandmates: @deliciouspastries!
Check out my former bandmates: @briansmith, @wynia!

Some Burr-related links:
http://burrsettles.com
http://facebook.com/deliciouspastries

Also: Feb 16 is my birthday. If you feel like getting me a little something to say thanks for FAWM, here is my Amazon Wishlist: http://amzn.to/burrsettles

2012 Songs

No songs by this fawmer (yet).

Soundboard

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  •  skullcrush 2 months ago
    Hey there! You probably got @errol's message on your soundboard, but I feel like elaborating. If you have a moment, would you be kind enough to check out this thread and maybe help me with getting some FAWM stats?
    http://fawm.org/forums/thread/3536/#c65957
  •  joetime 2 months ago
    Thanks Burr, great job with the site! This was my first FAWM and I had an amazing experience! I'm a professional web developer, if you ever want any help smile
  •  cloudboy 2 months ago
    Thanks for Keeping. It. Real.
  •  thetau 2 months ago
    Hats Off to Burr!

    You have created a vortex of musical creativity, that will eventually encompass the planet and beyond
  •  mattpierce 2 months ago
    Thanks again Burr!
    I am currently enjoying some delicious pastries!
    Think my favorite is international tanlines!
  •  gflatminor 2 months ago
    Hi Burr,
    Thanks so much for running the big show. I look forward to it each year and although I still haven't been a winner yet, and I'm off pace this year, it is becoming my favorite month. Here's a little tribute: http://fawm.org/songs/30043/
  •  axl 2 months ago
    Hi Burr,
    here's my yearly thanks for making this possible. I wish you lots of success with all your other important endeavors. Cheers.
  • the3queens 2 months ago
    Thanks so much for starting FAWM! It is a fun kick in the pants every year! Lori
  •  adforperu 3 months ago
    Happy birthday squire, have a splendid... no, a splendiferous, birthday x
  •  looprication 3 months ago
    I finished more songs in my first FAWM (in 2009) than I had in the eight years I'd been writing songs as looprication before that. I thank you, and my friends thank you.
  • vincentpoprocky 3 months ago
    Sorry for the late response, but yessir! I was trying to come say hello after the set, but some of my friends that drove had to work in the morning and were freaking out. I guess me wanting to pay some quick respect was WAY too much of hassle for them, haha. So we had to dash out, unfortunately. Can't wait for the next one, though!
  •  leslie 3 months ago
    Best of luck with all your projects, Burr! And happy birthday in a few days time. wink
  •  kidd 3 months ago
    February is oficially awesome.

    Thank you!
  •  airbagtester 3 months ago
    Hola! What's the topic of the textbook you're working on? If I recall correctly you''re kind of an "interactivity" combined with social statistics kind of guy, right? I have a non-professional interest in that sort of thing.

    Also February Birthdays FTW!
  •  calumcarlyle 3 months ago
    Hi Burr, how's it going? I just wanted you to know i was in earnest when i said it could dilute the community to take a so-so approach to covers, just in case that got lost amongst the general angst. Sorry if me repeating it here seems like overkill, actually we owe FAWM to you, really, so far be it from me to criticise how you run it, but i do love the FAWM ethos, and i wouldn't like to see it diluted.

    Just my 2p. smile

    anyway, all the very best to you, and i can see you're busy but if you manage a song this FAWM, i'll be looking forward to that, i've enjoyed all the other songs i've heard from you in the past.

    Rock on!
  • trekstein 3 months ago
    Thank you for your welcome and thank you for your tolerance (probably undeserved!). From now on, anything I submit will be from this month only. I think that any idea like this (FAWM) is absolutely brilliant. You are responsible for bringing many people together and for unleashing an avalanche of creativity. For that I am extemely grateful.
  • elijahmc 3 months ago
    hey. its my birthday on the 14th of feb big_smile i'm sure i'll swing by here on the 16th and be wishing you a good day!!!
  • tweeningzone 3 months ago
    Thanks, Burr! We're happy to be here.
  • laurenlucille 3 months ago
    i posted a help question in the forums & i was directed to you... so i was wondering if you could help. i didn't archive my songs from last year (& i managed to lose the book they were written in) & i wanted to know if they were completely lost or if there was a way to get them back. thanks for your time. smile
  •  newbie 3 months ago
    Just wanted to thank you for creating this - it is very cool.
  •  iocanepower 3 months ago
    big_smile
  •  cowex 3 months ago
    Yooooooooooo. Thanks as usual for the upkeep!
  •  joshbelville 3 months ago
    Has your birthday always been Feb 16th? tongue
  • elijahmc 3 months ago
    just watched your youtube videos. reminds me of the stuff i used to write before i got into beatboxing stuff. might revert back to those for fawm 2012. check ya later. Bless
  •  rosieposy8 3 months ago
    you dreamed this up?!?! Thank you thank you
  •  sw1n3flu 3 months ago
    Woo !!!
  •  tcelliott 3 months ago
    Dang, you're popular. Firstly, thanks much for everything. I know your time is more taut now but we appreciate you sparing some for us.
    And secondly, I asked you a question on this thread.. which you'll probably see, but here it is:
    http://fawm.org/forums/thread/2488/#c49138
  •  johncrossman 3 months ago
    I opened a book the other day and the first page said, "Ever Had a Burr in Your Sock?" I thought, I haven't, but I know someone who has. Thanks for the sock. Er, I mean site.
  • dickclark 3 months ago
    Kid...you're the best.
  •  namjunerobot 3 months ago
    Howdy Burr ! ! !
  •  ianuarius 3 months ago
    Hello Burr Boy! I'm just browzing 'round trying to get to know new peoples here. smile
    Gonna see what you'll cook up this year.
  •  scottmcb 3 months ago
    Burrrrrrrr.
  •  sapient 3 months ago
    And here we all are again! Gosh.

    *bows* in thanks for setting it all up
  • jdschramm 3 months ago
    Thanks Burr, glad to be back!
  •  debs 3 months ago
    Hooray for Burr!
  •  natchdan 3 months ago
    Burr, have I ever told you that you are a constant inspiration?
  •  cloudboy 3 months ago
    Thanks for another year, brother!
  • sophielynette 3 months ago
    Thanks for sharing about your rats. They can make for some interesting background percussion. Have a Happy FAWM!
  •  max 4 months ago
    Here's hoping you'll have a fantastic, productiveTwentyTwelve FAWM. Thank Burr it's (almost) February.
  •  dustymason 4 months ago
    Hats off, Rockit Man.
  •  dasbinky 4 months ago
    A) Thanks again for being the man and keeping this thing running
    B) Thought you might enjoy the idea that the title of my upcoming CD came directly out of the Titular tool.

    Rock on, good sir. And happy fawming!
  • musicbykatie 4 months ago
    LOL that you have your bday wishlist up! Mine is the 13th, maybe i should do that.. does it actually work?? Probably for you since you're the fawmking.. hm that kinda sounds like a bad word.

    k im off track! Just trying to send some fawm love and happy music vibes <3
  •  roy 4 months ago
    Howdy Burr, thanks for "turning on" the site! Hope you get a chance to crank out a lot of great tunes this year! I will be around... hope to make my 14...
  •  natrin 4 months ago
    thanks for all that you do ^.^ I'm looking forward to a great FAWM 2012!
  • lhcisco 4 months ago
    What's up man!! Glad to be back!
  • davotron 4 months ago
    Hey!! Thanks for the kind words smile
  •  adforperu 4 months ago
    Burr *tips hat*
  •  steffan 4 months ago
    You make so many people so happy. Much love.
  •  ericdistad 4 months ago
    9th time and all's well! smile
  •  stevenwesleyguiles 4 months ago
    Ever thought of going by "burrahobbit"? http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_a_burrahobbit
  •  autoclamp 4 months ago
    Like every technical guide I've ever read or helped to write, you're much better off without an appendix.

    Thanks again for all you do.
  •  nancyrost 4 months ago
    Fawmlicious!!
  •  charliecheney 4 months ago
    Yay Burr!
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