Donna (@donna)

reverbnation
progress: 29 winner!
joined: June 27 2009
location: Netherlands
website: www.reverbnation.com/donnamarilynrichblend

Bio

Canadian living in the Netherlands. Copy editor by day, lyricist by night. OK...sometimes by day as well... wink

Oh my gosh, I must be insane! First 50/90 (three times) and now FAWM (third time)... lol

Loving the madness, the camaraderie, the creativity... smile

UPDATE March 1: Towards the end of February, I decided to aim for 29 lyrics/songs. Am thrilled I met that personal goal. wink

UPDATE MARCH 5: Still commenting. Getting caught up. wink

NOTE: I love to get comments on my Soundboard. I'd love it too if folks would drop by a lyric/song of mine and give it a read/listen, and comment there. I'll do the same for you - in fact, I probably already have. wink

2012 Songs

1 Only Bastards Need Apply (Tim's DEMO now up) (with  timfatchen) 50 comments // 3 months ago
2 Do Not Attempt To Breathe 22 comments // 3 months ago
3 I Can Spell Love (with  thetau) 15 comments // 3 months ago
4 Misty Early Mornings (off-site collab) 9 comments // 3 months ago
5 Addict On The Abyss (DD's DEMO now up) (with  dragondreams) 23 comments // 3 months ago
6 Fading Now 11 comments // 3 months ago
7 One Tear Don't Mean A Heartbreak (off-site collab)(final demo up with music) 16 comments // 3 months ago
8 Pregnant Women Love The Midnight Rider 7 comments // 3 months ago
9 Roses Aren't Red Enough 5 comments // 3 months ago
10 No Music Fills The Grave 9 comments // 3 months ago
11 Don't Look Back (sci-fi) Proper DEMO now up 19 comments // 3 months ago
12 Irritation's Blunted Edge 6 comments // 2 months ago
13 50 Cups of Chocolate (off-site collab) 6 comments // 2 months ago
14 Baby, Dear Baby (sci-fi) (off-site collab) 13 comments // 2 months ago
15 Condemned To The Blues 3 comments // 2 months ago
16 You Can't Be Trusted Anymore 5 comments // 2 months ago
17 Changing Your Locks Was Too Cliche 9 comments // 2 months ago
18 Liquid Crystal Ladies 5 comments // 2 months ago
19 My Hand Knows The Way To The Blade 7 comments // 2 months ago
20 Since Losing My Virginity 11 comments // 2 months ago
21 Daddy's Ford Prefect 5 comments // 2 months ago
22 I Can Wait For Happiness 6 comments // 2 months ago
23 Here's My Ultimatum 4 comments // 2 months ago
24 What I Can't Forgive (Proper DEMO up now) (with becca) 14 comments // 2 months ago
25 When Billy-Ray Gets Kissin' Me 8 comments // 2 months ago
26 The Easy Way Out (with  downburst) 9 comments // 2 months ago
27 I'm Beside Myself When I'm Beside You (with  rickamorphis) 7 comments // 2 months ago
28 A Fortune Cookie Too Far 8 comments // 2 months ago
29 You Ain't My Better Half 8 comments // 2 months ago

Soundboard

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  •  spiritdancer 1 month ago
    Thanks for your kind words on "Holy Ground", Donna! Yes, I imagine the landscape of New Mexico is a lot like Australia!
  •  spiritdancer 1 month ago
    Thanks for your kind words on "Holy Ground", Donna! Yes, I imagine the landscape of New Mexico is a lot like Australia!
  • synapsis 2 months ago
    Yes, being lied to is atrocious.. But there is only one truth... smile
  •  rickamorphis 2 months ago
    Thanks Donna, I'm glad you like it...I'm very happy with it too. Just like me to post one of my best songs after fawm is over, haha...I've done this before! I see a video for the song in my mind that features my cat following me around from room to room all day while I try to write and record. When I started to hear the song as being about him, or any other loyal pet, I got a little emotional, I must say! In a just world, this would be a great big hit...I guess giving me a smile when I hear it on my iPod will have to suffice. Thanks again Donna!
  •  fineexcuses 2 months ago
    Thankyou for busting that zong of mine! Most kind of you. I was quite pleased with verse three as well - no idea where that came from!
  •  rickamorphis 2 months ago
    Hi Donna...I just posted 'Beside Myself'...it took a bit longer than anticipated, but I hope it's ok... smile
  • mrblitz000 2 months ago
    thanks for the comments on trust fund baby. indeed, i don't really know about the proper way of saying, 'tenochtitlan'. i don't think i got it right, and was just throwing out a suggestion for you. the mexican cat who told me about it was definitely prone to joking with me.
  •  bking 2 months ago
    Sorry my dear, I really meant to say lyrics. That's what I get for stealth FAWMing at work. tongue
  •  ryuu 2 months ago
    Hello Donna! Thanks for your comment on "Rise", I'm glad you like the vocals.
  •  downburst 2 months ago
    Oy, I didn't see your note on the song, so I just sat here wondering why I hadn't gotten any reaction... the silence was growing ominous. Glad I actually noticed. So--it's OK? I uploaded a better mix, by the way (I hope better)--the original didn't sound too good. I think I'm having some problems here.
  • roydesmet 2 months ago
    Re "Woman": Thanks, I'll tell Ringo you liked his 'job'!
  • roydesmet 2 months ago
    Ok, thanks. I've been looking for a mic, but the market is so big!
    I don't know what to look for! Do you think I can plug that mic in my recording set?
    http://www.vriese.nl/wms/fm/userfiles/catalogus/attachments/4e32b97bc19ca_Boss%20BR%20900CD.jpg

    There is a usb-input, but I use that one to link it to my computer, to export the audio-files to my computer.
  •  spiritdancer 2 months ago
    Thanks for the comment on "l kept it all these years". Glad you liked it! Thanks for taking the time to read them. Hopefully I'll get a demo up soon!
  •  sherrycanary 2 months ago
    Donna..Becca did music for Temple of Solace, which you had commented on
  •  downburst 2 months ago
    I worked out a tune--mournful but energetic, kind of folky at present because I did it on acoustic. Let me ponder it a bit...
  •  rickamorphis 2 months ago
    OK Donna...I've got something for 'Beside Myself'...probably won't be able to do a vocal till Monday though...I'll keep you posted. wink
  • kristi 2 months ago
    Hey Donna. Thanks for your comments on "Stolen Moments." FAWM was fun....you did awesome with 29! Yay!
  •  johncrossman 2 months ago
    Your comment on one of my last minute songs was right on the mark, where I snuck in a Pavlov's dog reference in an otherwise pretty normal, folky country song. It's funny because you do those things as a writer (at least I do and I'm betting most astute writers like you do too) and know you're pulling something and then some other sharp writer comes along and busts you at it. Ha ha, good call! big_smile
  • becca 2 months ago
    Hey Donna - you are on for a Post fawm post smile Cheers!
  • argenstock 2 months ago
    thanks for the comment on "Trees are people too"! And I'm sorry for your loss! Sometimes people cut trees down senselessly, forgetting that they, too, are alive. Reminds me of Glasonbury's 2,000 year old Holy Thorn tree back in Dec of 2010 being cut down by a senseless criminal. Sad day...
  • honeybadgerfolk 2 months ago
    thanks (:
  •  rickamorphis 2 months ago
    Hi Donna...I may try to come up with something for 'Beside Myself' if that's ok...I've been pretty sick for a few days now, and I'm way behind. (I'd probably need several more days before I could post anything, so that shouldn't preclude anyone else from trying it too.) I could put up a placeholder for now and see what happens.
    Also: thanks for your comment on 'Last Roses', and congrats on another fruitful Feb.!
  •  timfatchen 2 months ago
    ? Did you just delete a song? I thought "bastards" was your 3rd or 4th! Or 2nd or whatever...Donna the singing wasn't as inspired as the first run and I didn't have time to rehearse to get back there, but at least the words were right and the emphasis. I'm still not impressed by the intro. If/when you come to rework or re-record, think about possibly inserting another two lines (rhythmically, one more) because the current three rhythmic lines make the music a bit unbalanced for the genre.
  •  dreamscuba 2 months ago
    Thanks very much for your comments on "Ain't Nobody Home But Me And My Blues". Very much appreciated.
  •  oneslowtyper 2 months ago
    haha - I think Wyatt called it right! But 27 is just fine Donna... I never had any doubts!
  •  wyatt 2 months ago
    I knew it!!!
    I knew it!!!
    You're going for 28!!!
    Or prob'ly 29!!!
    And me with puter trouble!!
    Well, I've got a built in excuse for gettin' whupped again anyway smile
  •  wyatt 2 months ago
    "Puter"
    One more day D B, Just one more day!!
    If i'd put it in the chop it'd have taken 3 or 4 days and a new one woulda. taken a day or two to get oriented
    After tomorrrow, I'll do "Somethingg"
    I'll look and seei if it's got defragged yet
  •  timfatchen 2 months ago
    [EDIT EDIT EDIT] Backing track, no vocal. No reverb, no EQ, straight off the keyboard, so you can reverb or whatever without generating strange artefacts when attaching your vocal track. It took a while, as they do. .
    flyingtadpole.com/fawm2012/DEVINE_FATCHEN-only_bastards3_backing.mp3
  •  artslut 2 months ago
    Hello. Thanks for the feedback, I'm thrilled and flattered that you would take the time to listen and comment. It looks as if the mp3 links to your songs aren't working. The speaker iconis present, but there is nothing there to listen to. I'll check back later, id like to have a listen.
  • barbara 2 months ago
    Hi Donna! I'm still only going at about 1/10th throttle speed on FAWM. I do appreciate your hellos and comments. I also fully intend to be here for the post-season to catch up on what I missed! Congratulations for another prolific February!! smile
  •  andybalham 2 months ago
    Thanks for the lovely comment on 'The Mountain'.
  •  debs 2 months ago
    Hi Donna!
    I'd love to, but I'm dong awfully for time actually sad I have four collabs that I still have to get through and I'm not quite sure how I'm gonna do it...
    Thanks for thinking of me though - and for sure another time, yes?
  •  nicksypniewski 2 months ago
    Donna, thanks so much for the nice comment on Dream the Same Dream. It's much appreciated when an actual lyricist likes mine... smile Congrats on the win!
  •  dragondreams 2 months ago
    Donna dear. You have mail. smile
  • alexfamous 2 months ago
    Thank you for listening Donna!
  •  dragondreams 2 months ago
    Hi Donna.

    I've had no word from Gerry. I'm probably going to bite the bullet and take a stab at the singing, then hope it's not too excruciating... wink
  •  livinginthemusic 2 months ago
    Thanks for your comments on Is Ma Li Nu Tian Don. Glad you liked it big_smile I've finally uploaded some more (this time in a language people can understand)! smile Your lyrics are wonderful. You're at 22! My-my, you are a fierce writing machine wink !
  •  bking 2 months ago
    Hi Donna, thanks for your comment on Old John's Cabin. If I have such a thing as a favorite genre, it would probably be mountain music. I pleased that you seem to a special place in your heart for it too. FYI, I've already cleaned up the mix so that it is a lot less muddy. Perhaps you'd be kind enough to give it a second listen.
  •  jnadon 2 months ago
    Thanks so much for the comment on "Take Back Your Life", I not only appreciate it, but you saying that my lyrics are good is a huge compliment as I'm a big fan of your writing! Congrats on the win!
  •  max 2 months ago
    wink hehe.
  • bobskyyoung 2 months ago
    FYI, I finally uploaded a demo of No Love Lost in case you still want to hear it.
  •  musicsongwriter 2 months ago
    Thank you Donna. Your lyrics are amazing!
  •  musicsongwriter 2 months ago
    Hi Donna, thank you very much for your beautiful comment on my collaboration with Kristian. I'm waiting to hear from Lori who suggested she might create lyrics to my piano piece, that was before Kristian added his beautiful strings. I'll let you know once I hear from Lori. Thank you again. WOW, 22 submissions, you are almost double winner! smile
  • jamestoffee 2 months ago
    Hi Donna,

    Thanks so much for the listen and post!

    James
  •  avidfanman 2 months ago
    Hi Donna - thanks for your kind words about "Pursuit of Happiness", and for pointing out that it was included in the FAWMcast - a very proud moment for my first FAWM smile Glad you liked it!
  •  petemurphy 2 months ago
    Hi Donna! Thank you so much for the nice comment on my song 'Slow'. Although it might not be the best song I've written, I was pretty happy that I got the basic idea/structure together so quickly. Yes, I'd definitely be up for trying something after fawm. I don't really have a clue how to collaborate (the first experience I've had of it is someone writing words for a couple of my fawm songs. I will put them up soon but I'm so shy I have to wait until my wife is out of the house before I'll sing). I checked out some of the songs on your reverbnation page. There's some great stuff on there. I especially love the Near-Life Experience song wink
  • jamkar 2 months ago
    Thanks Donna, I'll cross those books off my list then.
  •  jadesongbird 2 months ago
    Thank you for your kind comments on my song!
  •  kenficara 2 months ago
    Thank you, Donna! Glad you liked the sentiment though comments like that tend to reverse it.... smile
  • lapetitekiwi 2 months ago
    It is a very good movie, it's now one of my favourite movies.
  • liannebassin 2 months ago
    Thanks for your comment! My download should be working now!
  •  songsville 2 months ago
    Donna, thanks for your lovely comments -- and so glad you found the booktitles useful!
  •  downburst 2 months ago
    Thanks, Donna, glad you liked it.
  •  toms 2 months ago
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TZ_9-rbslo big_smile
  •  musicsongwriter 2 months ago
    Congratulations on the winning Donna smile
  •  toms 2 months ago
    The chord progression is "Anarchy in the UK" pretty much exactly. big_smile
  • seantwright 2 months ago
    thanks for the kind words about my music
  •  flv 2 months ago
    thank you so much... i love how you percieve my style smile
  •  valeriecox 2 months ago
    Thanks for the comment Donna. Kiss was actually my Valentine's Day song, but it didn't get done. It's not done, done either, but it FAWMished.

    Good---ness! I haven't kept up with you, and look at all your songs! I'm off to listen. smile
  • marijequerida 2 months ago
    thanks smile means alot to me!
  • colinherrera 2 months ago
    thank you for the listen and the feedback. dont worry about musical terms, they're overrated anyway.
  •  corinnecurcio 2 months ago
    Jeez! You got 16 Donna - Congrats!
  •  timfatchen 2 months ago
    We'd better put Need Apply up, locked, to make sure we've got it in case FAWM shuts and I still haven't finished. Other things happening here. Oh, and it was the INTRO that I have to kick, I didn't like it either
  • benarol 2 months ago
    finished! fantastic.
  •  rhymetime 2 months ago
    Thank you, friend, for your visits! I am pleased that you liked this last one. I wrote it on line and thought why not use it since I am a million light years behind. LOL. Your comment was a real spirit lifter. Thank you so much. Annie - Wow I see you are a winner WINNER>> Good for you.Clap, Clap.. Amazing woman! (-:
  • arthurrossi 2 months ago
    Thank you very, very much for your kind words, Donna!
  •  wyatt 2 months ago
    Dang it Donna, you picked up on the only line in it that I was "real" unhappy with. You must be psychicy or something smile I shall examine said line and see what can be done to help it.
    I also added a bridge and will probably add a vocal if aforesaid line can be fixed.
    Thanks for the crit
  •  downburst 2 months ago
    "Condemned to the blues," Donna... that's a song title.
  •  brzan 2 months ago
    PS - Thanks for your kind words for Chasing Ghosts! I will focus on that music next.
  •  brzan 2 months ago
    Hi Donna! Music's up for You Don't Know Me. smile
  •  nicksypniewski 2 months ago
    Thanks for the comment on Explorers. Not sure how cold I sounded, but I'm at war with my gas and electric company, so the thermostat has been turned down lower this winter... maybe that was it wink Thanks again, much appreciated.
  •  downburst 2 months ago
    Thanks for the comment on "I'm Not Like You." Am I condemned to sing "bluesy"? I have to do something else somehow.
  •  downburst 2 months ago
    At the finish line! Come on Donna!
  •  monty 2 months ago
    Thanks for the kind feedback on "Trophies." Yeah, I need to do more lyrics.
  •  robs 2 months ago
    Hi Donna, thank you for the nice comment!
  •  raygungirls 3 months ago
    Thanks for checking out my song "Ghosts". And thank you for the encouragement on the vocals.
  •  sheilerk 3 months ago
    Hi Donna smile Thank you for listening to my wolfie song. It's kind of close to my heart, and I really appreciate your comments!! smile
  •  airbagtester 3 months ago
    Hi Donna! Sorry I hadn't stopped by before now to have a listen and wish you happy FAWMing smile
  •  marlenejs 3 months ago
    Hey, thanks for caring! I visited Netherlands a couple times/
    Loved it
  •  heavyhedonist 3 months ago
    ah, you've decoded me, re: line 3!
  •  brzan 3 months ago
    Thanks Donna! Hope to have the music up by week's end.
  •  timfatchen 3 months ago
    OK. i ahve a rough but the quality is terrible. Donna what is your singing range? I'll try some clean up tomorrow and post stuff you can access. I hope. I have a major meeting on Friday and I'm starting to twitch and get derailed...
  •  timfatchen 3 months ago
    Do you mind if I reset Bastards to a different time? tempo? melody?backing?

    If I do, i'll have to insert "(I'm not sure why)" after the "But remember" in the earlier chourses to make it work. OK?
  •  thetau 3 months ago
    You're probably right. I don't even know what day it is anymore, Let alone what song I'm talking about. I'm obviously getting way too much sleep and have way too little to do.
  •  brzan 3 months ago
    Thanks Donna! smile
  •  thetau 3 months ago
    Thanks for the compliment on "catchy"
    BTW I put up the lyrics of "I Had a Dream" let me know what you think.
  • katozuka 3 months ago
    Thank you for the nice comment ^^ I hope people will look at it in the same way as you do
  •  timfatchen 3 months ago
    I looked at "Pleistocene" just now, must do something with it...
  • jayafrica 3 months ago
    Thanks for the comment on "Day One," Donna. I'm thoroughly enjoying all of your songs big_smile You're halfway through already and it's not even mid-month!
  •  thetau 3 months ago
    I don't think I can keep up with you. You already got 7 and one collab.
  • bqxp 3 months ago
    Thanks for the note on 'idolize'. It's a simple song, but it means a lot to me. Listening to the track now...trying to channel Wendy (Walter) Carlos...that should be interesting, LOL. Take care!
  •  axl 3 months ago
    You come back to tell me that explicitely?! Damn, now I have to do an a capella piece. Woe is me!
    smile
  •  leslie 3 months ago
    Thanks, Donna! That was lovely fun to write. wink
  •  wyatt 3 months ago
    Thanks on Roses.
    A lot of years ago I read a book called "Too Late The Phalarope" --Based in South Africa I believe and a color barrier. The lyric really follows the plot quite well
  • roydesmet 3 months ago
    Hey Donna, I read you had written Dutch lyrics and needed a voice to sing it and an instrumentalist to make music to it.
    I might just be interested.

    Could I see the lyrics please?
    If you don't feel like posting them already, you could e-mail them to me.
    roydesmet@hotmail.com
  • samhealer 3 months ago
    Thanks for the comment, I really appreciate it ('specially from someone like you!) smile Hopefully I'll get round to recording it at some point.
  •  dragondreams 3 months ago
    Thanks, Donna. smile

    I've just dropped Gerry a note to wake him up. big_smile
  •  jnatiw 3 months ago
    Thanks for the kind comment on the mandolin instrumental, Donna! smile
  •  corinnecurcio 3 months ago
    No worries Donna. I wasn't offended. It's me who thinks I can do much better smile
  •  corinnecurcio 3 months ago
    Hi Donna! smile You commented on my singing - Probably because I was operating on very little sleep. I could have done a "better" vocal on "Forgive Me" - but who has time to polish! big_smile Thanks ! smile
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