February Album Writing Month - FAWM.ORG

isaac quatorze

progress: 3

joined: January 2007
location: Manitoba, Canada
website: www.isaacXIV.ca

Bio

UPDATE FEB 15, 2010:
woo hoo! february e.p. writing month rules, long live FEWM!

UPDATE FEB 2, 2010:
please feel free to comment on my demos!! unlike many other fawmers, i've never mastered the guitar, piano, drums, etc. my only real instrument is arrangement/production, so if you have anything good or bad to say, go nuts!

UPDATE JAN 16, 2010:
Dan Fors (http://fawm.org/fawmers/foxis/) and i have formed SCAFA (The Swedish-Canadian Anti-Feast Alliance). all other anti-feast fawmers are welcome to join, regardless of the nation they call home.

UPDATE JAN 13, 2010:
note re: collaborations

it's only mid-january and i've already received several collab invitations from some amazing people, whose music i truly love! i'm super-flattered, and hope to be able to collaborate with each and every one of you!

i just want to let it be known now that i can't agree to any collabs right off the bat. i really want fawm 2010 to be a fun, non-stressful experience for me, and if i feel like i'm either keeping a bunch of people waiting or letting them down entirely, i just won't have fun.

i already promised collabs to face of einstein and hoopshank a year ago, so i will do my utmost to honour those.

everybody else, please don't be offended if i can't immediately respond favourably or affirmatively! if i feel i have the time and i'm not feeling choked/stressed later in the month, i will definitely be in touch... thanks!!

UPDATE JAN 11, 2010:
as we like to say in canada, yes yes y'all.

2010 Songs

1	the odious appellation	60 comments // 1 month ago
2	wild turkeys of st. norbert	49 comments // 1 month ago
3	insane for you	42 comments // 1 month ago

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Elaine DiMasi 1 week ago

You were a listening and commenting hero this time.
High Fructose Corn Syrup Girls 2 weeks ago

Spread the word, boys.
http://fawm.org/songs/9106/
Burr Settles 2 weeks ago

http://fewm.org
Charlie Cheney 2 weeks ago

More units, unit x.
Halfpenny Orchestra 2 weeks ago

+1 for MORE! MORE! MORE!
(Particularly your Loteria song for El Alacran. No pressure.)
--Bret
Phil Norman 2 weeks ago

I McBride-ishly demand more songs! MORE! MORE! MORE!
Scott McBride 2 weeks ago

I selfishly demand more songs! MORE! MORE! MORE!
Morti 2 weeks ago

Cheers, Isaac.
jahms 2 weeks ago

MORE MUSIC!
Nancy Rost 2 weeks ago

Eagerly awaiting your Explore the Core ....
Steffan Pitzel 2 weeks ago

IQ - nice E.P. But have you ever thought of releasing three singles instead of an E.P? Maybe with a remix version of each.

I'm thinking strictly in money here - I think we could move more units this way.
John Crossman 3 weeks ago

I just checked my watch and I think it's time for some new Quatorze. No, wait, it's a quartz watch.... Seriously though, you've been a listening and commenting beacon (can I say that, does it make sense?) this fawm and I think it's only fair that we demand more iQ tunes!
Mike Debenham 3 weeks ago

There are people who'd be insulted by a Peter Gabriel comparison? Not me. 'Us' is one of the great underrated albums. Always appreciate your comments, IQ.
Charlie Cheney 3 weeks ago

The melodious cold libation.
Candle 3 weeks ago

E.P. writing month? LOL That explains why we're half way through the month & you've only got three songs!

FEWMing with Isaac… the new fad
Charlie Cheney 1 month ago

Thanks Isaac. Your comments mean a lot to me mister. Big love.
Elaine DiMasi 1 month ago

For my next challenge I think I'm going to lay off the eight voices thing for a bit...
KATO NiNETAILS 1 month ago

Hey IQ, thanks for all the comments. This is the 'good' portion of the stuff I did during 50/90:
http://matthewdivito.com/5090/kato_ninetails_5090.zip
Candle 1 month ago

You, the great movie art lover has never seen 2001 or 2010? I'm surprised… Mind you, Sci-Fi was never really your thing, I guess… I think you'd love 2001, tho… But read the book first or you'll get lost (especially the end).
Dan Fors 1 month ago

Hey IQ, many thanks for your comment. I'm trying to catch up on the social/commenting side of FAWM now, so expect comments on the rest of your stuff soonish. Take care..and..viva SCAFA!
Steffan Pitzel 1 month ago

IQ - that's one of the nicest comments i've ever gotten on FAWM. You are too kind.

You FAWK.
caterwauler 1 month ago

Haha ok
Well I'm glad you did after all
Thanks.
Evin Wolverton 1 month ago

Thanks, Isaac – totally agree with your prognosis. There have been few comments about the length, so evidently others do too.
caterwauler 1 month ago

Huh, how come you could listen to this song, I had deleted the demo?
Thank you so much anyway, your sweet comment really cheered me up
There are only five layers but some are doubled so it's ten tracks for the vocals
beepboop 1 month ago

Thanks for your kind comments on SMFP. I am finding that not engaging the family is less of an option this go round, but it seems to be working out ok so far.
Charlie Cheney 1 month ago

"that MNWU8, that was mine."
That made me burst out laughing.
I think you're right.
testthebest 1 month ago

Wow thanks so much for the comments and for the watchlist! I'm truly flattered
carlos 1 month ago

Hey IQ!.. much appreciated your insights! .. Love the wild turkeys.. heard it 1st on the nightly FAWM radio show a few nights ago and had to go back for a few listens
Valerie Cox 1 month ago

I am so glad you like that bridge. I spent forever trying to think of the last 4 lines. Who knew trying to think like an obsessed teen-age girl was so difficult. I don't remember it being that hard.
Chasing Andromeda 1 month ago

IQ, thanks for the listen and comment. Glad you enjoyed it!
Candle 1 month ago

I seem to have everything working. Thanks for all the help!
Dan Wallbank 1 month ago

The comment you left on 35th man makes my head swell. Thank you!
Scott O. Clamp 1 month ago

"so i dunno what it's called when the bass and guitar are both playing just one note in 3 octaves, but it's great!"

It's called "I don't know what the hell I'm doing with this bass, but that never stopped me before," I think. Thanks for all the comment love!
Tobermory 1 month ago

Finally the penny drops and I realise that IQ and Isaac Quatorze are the same person. I'm such a dunce! You seem to be getting more experimental and more assured at the same time. It's looking great for the future! Keep it up
therman 1 month ago

thanks again, isaac. to be fair, up until recently I did the emo lyric thing - but I had to run out of subject matter eventually. I'm glad you like the new style.
Phil Norman 1 month ago

The kindness of your comments is above and beyond. Much love, brother Denys.
expendablefriend 1 month ago

IQ, thanks so much for your comment, and I would be really, really delighted to sing on something for you post-FAWM. "Compensation" wouldn't even have entered my head, it would be awesome fun.
lapetitekiwi 1 month ago

Feel free to cover it, I would be most honoured!!
Dennis Jernberg 1 month ago

Alas, I'm afraid I can't join your Anti-Feast Alliance. There's simply too many songs trying to break their way out of my fevered brain. But I'm going to keep up with your output for sure. (And anyway, I'm Dan Fors' #1 fan, just so you know. )
Debs 1 month ago

LOL, car commercial music, IQ? Are you sure that's a compliment?
Candle 1 month ago

I've got them up on the FTP server… but they don't seem to want to play…
Charlie Cheney 1 month ago

Just wanted to chime in that I've joined SCAFA (The Swedish-Canadian Anti-Feast Alliance) as a charter member from the United States.
Dan Wallbank 1 month ago

Thank you sir! Glad you approve.
Chriddof 1 month ago

Yeah, go ahead with sampling "Beef Stew of the 1980s" - I'm interested in what you'll make of it!
Sean_T_Wright 1 month ago

Thanks for the kinds words.
Candle 1 month ago

Thanks for the hosting tip. I'll look into it… Where are you hosting your songs? Your website (I would imagine)?
Candle 1 month ago

Boo!
therman 1 month ago

thanks for the comment, isaac! I'm honored you enjoyed the song so much. I'll keep an eye on your tunes - canadians gotta stick together, eh?
Candle 1 month ago

Your criticisms are always appreciated. Merci beaucoup!
Halfpenny Orchestra 1 month ago

IQ, thanks for signing up for Halfpenny Orchestra’s Loteria Challenge. You have been dealt: El Alacran (The Scorpion, No. 40). The bug doesn’t have to be in Canada in your song, but, whatever. In the description of your song, please include the subject of the card and its number. Also, please include loteria as a tag. Have fun!
Scott Lake 1 month ago

IQ - I replied re. xoxos plugins.

Please give me honorary membership in SCAFA, tack så mycket - eh!
Scott McBride 1 month ago

I'm gonna make a corner somewhere in the middle.
rombiculus 1 month ago

choke, baby, choke!

In my capacity as minister of The Universal Life Church,
I hereby annul all of your contractual obligations,
and absolve you from all responsorial sin.
Ren (hyenaboy) 1 month ago

Thanks for the welcome.
Chasing Andromeda 1 month ago

Thanks so much for the welcome. I will listen to some of your stuff tonight after work!!
Echo Voodoo 1 month ago

Thanks for the welcome. I listened to a bit of "Sin of the Summer" - very nice!
KATO NiNETAILS 1 month ago

yup, you found me! as usual, i'm expecting great things from you this year!
Candle 1 month ago

Yeah, I sorta hit this place when I have time… which with Connor is sometimes hit & miss…
Vincent Poprocky 1 month ago

Hahaha, thanks kindly, good sir. Looking forward to the jammy jams!
expendablefriend 1 month ago

Hi Isaac, thanks! Likewise, you're now on my watchlist. Looking forward to hearing some more songs from you next month!
Tim Wille 1 month ago

Hey Isaac! I don't think I'm gonna come and dance the night awake this year - but I can be a de facto member of SCAFA if you want (since 0 songs also means 0 feasts.:))
Vincent Poprocky 1 month ago

Isaac, any chance we'll be getting "In My Friendless Years Part Deux" this year? That was my favorite FAWM 2009 track.
Elaine DiMasi 1 month ago

But can I rest on my laurels? I was thinking to learn like three chords and limp along making buzzing noises with this Rickenbacker this year.
Corinne Curcio 1 month ago

Hi Isaac - You've been added to my watchlist. I'll to thank Nancy and Hoops!
Taylor Tay 1 month ago

You're right. The album answers why Ringo should not try to write songs quite well.
Scott O. Clamp 1 month ago

Flatterer.

[Never stop.]
Taylor Tay 1 month ago

Just to see if you were right, I listened to Ringo Starr's Y Not. Shocking album. I think it lowered my standard of "good music" by a couple notches, just because that one is so bad... plastered in Auto-Tune, and Starr's lyrics sound like the poetry of a kid in third grade. I'm thinking I might write an answer song to one of the more shocking ones for FAWM...
Face of Einstein 1 month ago

If you'd like, I'll send you an email later with the info so you have it.
Oh - and I'm in for SCAFA....hehe
Scott McBride 1 month ago

It was short-lived but enjoyable.
Face of Einstein 1 month ago

That does help. Thanks! I think I can always upload it on there since I still have the info right?
isaac quatorze 1 month ago

hey iQ! good luck this year...
Dan Fors 1 month ago

YES! Viva la anti-feast revolutione!
Jules 1 month ago

High IQ!
I know you're all set to deliver the FAWM this year....
Face of Einstein 1 month ago

hey - can you put "Map of Canada" on my tiny chunk of "upyourlegs"? I really wanted to pimp the link in the chat, but I don't have it......thx
Dick Clark 1 month ago

Hey, Moore ambushed me in Bowling For Columbine.

I'm not a bad guy...I was the first to show black and white kids dancing together on TV. I'm a people person like you Isaac.

Kid, let me tell you something. Personally, I LOVE your music, I've been a really big fan, but it will *never* catch on with the youngsters. Don't let that discourage you, just have a plan b that's all I'm saying.
Halfpenny Orchestra 1 month ago

This year, I'm looking forward to your follow-up hit: Took a Bath in Buford.
Dan Wallbank 1 month ago

No, that was already written by one of the great soul legends. But I'll do my best!
Sir Ralph Hogaboom Rutherford Tuxpin Winchester IV 1 month ago

Man, I can't wait to see what you come up with this year.
Face of Einstein 1 month ago

Hey....this is merely to make it easier for you to find me...since you're sitting right infront of me at the moment...
Candle 1 month ago

Here I am. I think this might be a hoot!
Scott O. Clamp 2 months ago

RE: PM'ing... I'm using a netbook and I didn't even see the top of the screen! Sorry... and thanks. Very kind!
Whispered Candles 2 months ago

hahaha, that's fantastic!
John Crossman 2 months ago

Ha ha! They moor the Oscar Mayer Weinermobiles in Madison, so I took a picture of one at a local event, aptly named, Bratfest, and that's my avatar. Yep, a whole fest based on the brat. That should be way more embarrassing to admit.
Burr Settles 2 months ago

isaaq, can i not collab with you this year?
Charlie Cheney 2 months ago

Collab-a-dab-a-ding-dong.
Oh I'm too busy, who am I kidding.
Would be cool though, the weeks I'm in Nashville or Memphis, alone in my hotel room... lonely...
paulotteson 2 months ago

so pumped for your tunes..
mojo 2 months ago

mrrrmrrrr rrwrrwrrw
VikkiFlawith 2 months ago

Howdy, eh
Taylor Tay 2 months ago

Thanks for the reply. I'll definitely try and search that out, though probably not yet, I've got books I've got to read for school. Look forward to hearing your FAWM efforts!
Elaine DiMasi 2 months ago

I think you have to post about the vintage organ in "shameless self-promotion", because you're going to make people jealous. Now where is it!
Dusty Mason 2 months ago

I-14

You Rock!
Valerie Cox 2 months ago

Hey, hey. Looking forward to your organ offerings this year. Should be a fun ride.
John Crossman 2 months ago

I do like me some IQ. Looking forward to hearing from you!
pifie 2 months ago

It's Andrés!
Jharms 2 months ago

Hey, I don't think I caught you last year during fawm, but I found your "sin of the summer." sometime over the year. I especially like track 1. I'm ready for more!
Scott McBride 2 months ago

#4!
Josh Belville 2 months ago

Wow, that's amazing. Now you can't say no!
Josh Belville 2 months ago

XIV, we are collaborating this year. By god.
Scott O. Clamp 2 months ago

Oh, yes, that. I was just paraphrasing the Smiths. Elaine was doing it, and she's cool and it looked like fun.
Elaine DiMasi 2 months ago

Stuff just seems to *happen* here that otherwise wouldn't!