February Album Writing Month - FAWM.ORG

cts (@cts)

progress: 16

winner!
joined: February 1 2009
location: Virginia, USA
influences: Many styles, genres and performers. A good deal of 'em hang out here in FAWM. Go! Explore!

Bio

You've just entered The Jelly Factory...get ready for the sonic.

2012 Songs

1	2 Be Continued	43 comments // 3 months ago
2	Shy	23 comments // 3 months ago
3	Friends	25 comments // 3 months ago
4	Sooner Or Later (It Will Come Down 2 This)	12 comments // 2 months ago
5	Bitter	13 comments // 2 months ago
6	Sofortige Fragmentierung (with axl)	9 comments // 2 months ago
7	The Twinkie Breakup Song	9 comments // 2 months ago
8	Shadow Play (with nancyrost)	19 comments // 2 months ago
9	In My Dreams	11 comments // 2 months ago
10	Doin' It	11 comments // 2 months ago
11	Eatin' Peppers (Remixed) (with bking)	7 comments // 2 months ago
12	Jazz Lynn (with robs)	8 comments // 2 months ago
13	The @#$&%!bread Man (with dragondreams*)	15 comments // 2 months ago
14	Fastest With the Mostest (with kiwafruit)	13 comments // 2 months ago
15	Deep Immersia (with attim)	18 comments // 2 months ago
16	The 1U Need 2 C (with tinam)	20 comments // 2 months ago

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nancyrost 2 months ago

Wishing you much success with your job search!
devin 2 months ago

Great FAWM Craig...you were smokin' hot (in the "hey, you're another guy, so that's all I'm gonna say about that" kinda way).

I really enjoyed your stuff, and I stole more than one of them for aurally pleasing myself!
(hey, you're another guy, so that's all I'm gonna say ....)
kiwafruit 2 months ago

Thanks for the comment on My Home Tonight
@janeukey is so very talented lyrically, it's so easy to write songs with her...
robynmackenzie 2 months ago

RIGHT! And then maybe we can actually get a collab started.
iocanepower 2 months ago

Thanks for keeping an ear on us this month, Craig! Happy to have entertained you, and even to have made you "mad" occasionally.
taylortay 2 months ago

I should apologise for the 'blips' in the vocals - I wanted to make them a bit more rhythmic to suit the dance vibe, so I flexed them about in Logic and it did bring in some distortion. Apologies! I will give your tracks a listen as soon as I can (darn capped internet!)
downburst 2 months ago

[hi-five] back. Thanks for the comment. Huh, look at all those songs you have there--I don't think I've heard any. On my to-do list!
nicksypniewski 2 months ago

Hey Craig, thanks for the nice comment on All Our Midnights. Much appreciated. I'm not sure I hear the David Byrne, but I won't deny it's there. He is from Baltimore, you know I'm glad you liked it. Thanks again. You did a lot of work in a short time. I was over a couple weeks again and there were only a couple. Congrats on the win!!
kristian 2 months ago

I'm on the radar of Mr. Party? Holy crap... I think you just made my day

and I am quite worried that we won't get to collab again, cause I see all the messages below and all of them are asking for a slice of your greatness... not cool; I wanna book your skills in advance too bro; tell me the secret handshake and I will practice it like there's no tomorrow
errol 2 months ago

Whuh? Moi? Why forever so?
samhealer 2 months ago

Got to admit, not normally my kind of music, but I seriously enjoyed checking some of your stuff out
dragondreams 2 months ago

Thanks for the lovely comments, Craig

"Plank-spanking"... just a slang expression for (showy offy) guitar playing. It's sort of replaced "axe-slinging" in the vocabulary here at the Castle.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/DJTees-Plank-Spanker-T-shirt/dp/B0068052FE
newbie 2 months ago

Thanks for the comments on our Love Symphony lyrics. Will let you know when it is up with the music - hope it turns out as beautifully as I have it in my head. (The challenge). I will be back to listed to some of your songs as well - really like some of the titles.
roy 2 months ago

Congrats on winning.man. You have some awesome jelly this year, and some really cool collaborations too! I still haven't finished listening to all your tracks, but I'll get there. Just trying to recover from sleep deprivation right now...
robs 2 months ago

Cool, Love It !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
tinam 2 months ago

cant wait to hear it!
attim 2 months ago

Let me know if you get the dropbox link.
attim 2 months ago

Hey, well done with the tracks! I know it's totally last minute, but I've actually done you a vocal! I know it would be a miracle if you could do anything with it now, but I'll drop it in the dropbox anyway
kiwafruit 2 months ago

Ahhh! Why isn't it there? There should be a folder in your dropbox "5090-cts-kiwafruit" that we set up during 50/90...?
I'll try resend them now.
dragondreams 2 months ago

Wow!

Amazing job, Craig. That is an outstanding track!
dasbinky 2 months ago

So, ummmm... yeah. We were supposed to collab. That didn't happen. Catch you in 50/90?
bking 2 months ago

I can't wait Jelly Man!
scottmcb 2 months ago

Craig - I shot you an email the other day. I hope it went to the right place. My email address is on my profile if you'd like to try emailing me.
tinam 2 months ago

craig we werent sure if you wanted her to do that bit & when she tried it it sounded a bit naff & we thought you sounded much better doing it anyway.... might be a chance she could do it tonight but i dont think it will compare to your take
leslie 2 months ago

50/90, then?
artslut 2 months ago

Thanks for listening and commenting. Hey, maybe its cause im on an ipad, but a number of your songs aren't showing up. The speaker icon is beside the title, but the songbox that normally contains a link is empty. Maybe its me!
thetau 2 months ago

Thanks for dropping By "Thunder Strutt'in" Should get some vocals up soon
robs 2 months ago

I just emailed you Jazz Lynn! Need some rest now, me so tired ...
looprication 2 months ago

Hey ya!

Yeah, it's "six," it's hard to get a sample like that to repeat at a regular rate and have it sound right, I had to cut off part of the "S" sound of "six" to get the repetition to sound right. Vocals by my man AT&T Rich (Web-based TTS app, he also did vocals on Funk It on a previous FAWM...).
darcistrutt 2 months ago

Thanks for stopping by and leaving me a smile on Sexibility!
leslie 2 months ago

You might like me in this one: *29870 Just sayin'.
timhealy79 2 months ago

thanks man. But just letting you know. Kia Kaha is Maori (New Zealand native language) for stay strong.
steffan 2 months ago

Mardi gras week done took it out of me.
mileandfriends 2 months ago

Thanks for your comment on "Best for us"...even if I some kind of "forced" you to give one
leslie 2 months ago

Mad at me? Why, pray tell? Does mad mean 'love?' 'Adore?' 'Can't stop listening to?' Hmm?
mileandfriends 2 months ago

Hi cts, you wanted to be informed when my song "Best for us" is uploaded...well...it is

http://fawm.org/songs/22063/
empyreus 2 months ago

Thanks for the comment. Always great to just hear some feedback. I really like your song Friends. Good jam.
robs 2 months ago

I've done my 15 song chore, I'm ready for some funk noir! You're still up for the Reciprocal Challenge (http://fawm.org/forums/thread/2935)?
axl 2 months ago

http://www.mediafire.com/?uwaeoxbgtqa4806
http://www.mediafire.com/?aworjsg7gvqwy33
http://www.mediafire.com/?wvkf1nfaqdsha86

The files should align with your drumtrack. Just a few ideas, not a song I'm afraid. If you can do something useful with them, this would be great. If not, what the hey!
kiwafruit 2 months ago

Heyyyyyy, I'm still totally up for a collab
I haven't got anything in my collection of notes and scribbles as yet, but I can try think up something, unless you have something you wanna send through?
tinam 2 months ago

sorry yes its the same!
tinam 2 months ago

yes send it to me she would record it at mine anyway
tinam 2 months ago

hi craig got your message..but i am not the singer i play guitar ...ive asked ally our singer & she was very flattered you asked for her ...she hasnt realy got a lot of confidence in her voice & has certainly never sung soul music but would be happy to have a go if she thinks she can do it justice
musicsongwriter 2 months ago

Hello CTS, why do your comments always make me smile? You have a talent of making people feel happy. Everything you are submitting is so fantastic! Who cares how many songs when the quality of your work is so superb! I'll be back listening to your other songs, always a great treat to hear your work. Happy FAWMing!!!
errol 3 months ago

HUZZAH! I'm CTS'S ASIAN!!!!!

I need to get that put on a button!
errol 3 months ago

ALLLLOOOO CTS! First, thanks for the comments. Yes, I am 6 days behind on commenting to commentors. BTW, @adamhill and @negasi did a song which needed some funky falsetto, and I was sad they didn't ask you! You would have been perfect.
nicksypniewski 3 months ago

Hey Craig, thanks for the comment on Explorers. Much appreciated. I'm sure there's some George Harrison in there. It'd be hard for there not to be with me. I said Curtis because of the horn parts - reminded me of Keep On Pushing or maybe It's Alright a little. Anyway, thanks again. And I WILL get back to listen to some of yours. I've got about 5 at the moment that I'm trying to get at least one of them more than started.
donna 3 months ago

Thanks muchly for your comment on 'Pregnant', Craig.
Re voice: Definitely 'yes', would love to do something. I welcome suggestions.
thetau 3 months ago

Well a little praise from a man of your talent and experience, makes me think that maybe some day I'll get there. Where ever there is.. I don't know, but I'm on my way.

Thanks
steffan 3 months ago

I am up for ANYTHING, sir. Send at will!
dragondreams 3 months ago

Hey, Mr Party! Have you still got access to our Dropbox? There's a file uploading right this minute...
axl 3 months ago

Craig, I've jammed along with your track for a while. Haven't come up with much usable stuff yet. I'll be away for the weekend, but I plan on giving it another try next week. I'll keep you updated.
nancyrost 3 months ago

No worries, my dear. Feel free to Skype me if you'd like to toss ideas around.
testthebest 3 months ago

Thanks for the comment! I've been listening to a little too much Springsteen lately - thus the nostalgia.
valeriecox 3 months ago

Hey Craig. You did join us with song! I'm off to listen. Thanks for the comment. I will say, part of the reason I'm doing that album is to practice total freedom in artistic expression. It's really way outside my comfort zone, but that's the point, isn't it? I implore you to be a free artist.
dragondreams 3 months ago

I'm just being a little dim this morning. I'll get something to you within the next couple of days.

You wanna funk with me?
mrblitz000 3 months ago

thanks for the excellent comments!
dragondreams 3 months ago

Oops!

Did you ask me for one?
bong 3 months ago

Hi, have a funky fawm. Get down to it, yeah.
axl 3 months ago

Send me the drum track, and I'll try a couple of things with it. I'd really love to do a collaboration with you. Now it's time to go to bed in Germany, but Febuary is still young and tomorrow or later this week I would give you feedback. It's probably best you upload it somewhere and send me the link. Cheers, Axl
axl 3 months ago

Hi Craig (was it Craig?),
I'd be happy to try and get something done this time. I have some time today and tomorrow, so, if you have an idea, I'd be glad to listen and make some experiments.

Cheers,
Axl (not Max )

It's axl 99 att freenet dott de
aquamunkee 3 months ago

CTS!!! Great to see you back again, thanks for the kind words and I look forward to sampling your groovy jellies again this year.
marklberry 3 months ago

CTS,
This isn't the same profile pic as last year is it? It looks captured live, and I like it. I thought last year you had more of a blurry closeup. I may be wrong. I drink.
Cheers, marklberry
madthesinger 3 months ago

Thank you so much for the kind words on my first song. You are too kind! (: I really appreciate the feedback. I hope to see some of your songs up soon!
marklberry 3 months ago

I'm ready. Love the new profile pic. Let your music loose.
Cheers, marklberry
negasi 3 months ago

Eagerly awaiting Jelly!
synapsis 3 months ago

Hey mate cheers, sonic jelly... nice
iocanepower 3 months ago

(Royal) Jelly is ready.
shay 3 months ago

Thank you cts, for your comment on "No, You don't need a fake I.D." - I'll let you know when it's completed : )
reileenvankaile 3 months ago

Thanks for your comment on It's the End of the World (And I Feel Fine)! The demo is up at SoundCloud now: http://soundcloud.com/reileenvankaile/its-the-end-of-the-world-and-i/s-Zrda2
mattblick 3 months ago

Thanks for the comment CT (S!)
indygirlukulele 3 months ago

Thanks of your comment on "Slip-up"! I agree I was a little rushed at the end of the song, I'm just not sure how to end it. How did you wanted it to end?
phylo 3 months ago

Thanks for your kind words Craig. Looking forward to the tasty menu items from this page.
kevinemmrich 3 months ago

No songs yet! Come on, times a wasting. Thanks for the listen on my 1st song. I am definitely a serial "cram too many words into a measure" type of songwriter!
katozuka 3 months ago

Hey, thanks for the comment (: I have the melody so I'll be posting it as soon as I'm able to record it, which won't take too long I hope.
$Hannah O\'Reilly - hannahoreilly$ hannahoreilly 3 months ago

hey sugar! *MWAH* xh
bluejean 3 months ago

thanks for your comment cts. did something wrong.... and can't get that url (which should go nowhere, since I didn't post the song... ) down. stay tuned!
roy 3 months ago

Hum... came to see whatcha been up to... must be cooking up some good stuff... I'll be back!
looprication 3 months ago

Nothing yet? Must be working on something super special, I'm sure.

Good things come to those who wait. Waiting patiently
stevenwesleyguiles 3 months ago

Yes. I'm a teacher. And I teach in a computer lab. I have USB mics and lots of fun programs to play with. Sometimes I make a lesson of the process and show the kids how to do it too.
seantwright 3 months ago

hey!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's that time of the year again!
sarahls 3 months ago

Thanks for the comment! Best of luck to you as well!
rich 3 months ago

hey....a huge thanks for that cool comment man.,..thanks for havin a listen. looking forward to hearing your first tune when its up and airing.
valeriecox 3 months ago

Take your time. Jelly doesn't make itself. I'll be back.
taylortay 3 months ago

I am joining the "disappointment about the lack of jelly" contingent. Consider me disappointed. Thanks for the comment though! We must collab this time round
bking 3 months ago

Well officer I was driving through the neighborhood here and I just stopped for a minute and then... and then... and then... There was NO JELLY!!!
nicksypniewski 3 months ago

Thanks for the comment on Cardboard Condos. Much appreciated. Always good to start it out on an "up" note, right?
psyt 3 months ago

Jelly production in progress.
attim 3 months ago

Hey Craig, let's have a new 'moment' and do a collab!
iocanepower 3 months ago

Song #1 will be for you.
errol 3 months ago

See? You've ignored me for 4 hours. FOUR HOURS. It's a hard knock life...
imustbenuts 3 months ago

No this is the name I used last year for FAWM. Good luck this year!
errol 3 months ago

Why is CTS everywhere except MY SOUNDBOARD!?! *sigh*
lazyafro 3 months ago

I think it's high time we collaborated. Funky jelly jams to make everyone... jelly.
robynmackenzie 3 months ago

Like....JELLY?
hammersmith 3 months ago

Great to see you back again, cts. Have a good one.
airbagtester 3 months ago

Hello hello! Good FAWMing to you!
rich 3 months ago

yo i'm cool with that bro....don't expect much but i'll sure as hell try...
dragondreams 3 months ago

Definitely, positively, absolutely!

A cameo role in a Mr Party epic is another of my favourite FAWM traditions.
rich 3 months ago

yo yello there man...how are thangs...best of luck during february....