February Album Writing Month - FAWM.ORG

jamkar (@jamkar)

progress: 16

winner!
joined: 4 months ago
location: Texas, USA
website: www.soundcloud.com/jamkar
influences: Sharon Isbin, Bill Frisell, James Taylor, Pat Metheny, Neil Young, Bill Evans, Keith Jarret, The Doors, Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, Larry Carlton, Leo Kottke, Chet Atkins, Willie Nelson, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Brian Wilson, George Martin, Carlos Santana, Greg Rolie, Wes Montgomery.

Bio

Michael Karns
The usual early musical experiences (good/bad) followed by songwriting at age 27, and participation in various bands, and albums. Did RPM and 50/90 last year as well as Nasoalmo.
Post regularly over at Song Writers Anonymous where I enjoy the friendship of like-minded individuals.

2012 Songs

1	You'll Be Mine	13 comments // 3 months ago
2	Mushroom Pickers	15 comments // 3 months ago
3	Forever and Always (with musicsongwriter)	12 comments // 3 months ago
4	Meditation 1	5 comments // 3 months ago
5	Bassiz	2 comments // 3 months ago
6	Bubble Wrap and Trampolines (with rittmo)	6 comments // 3 months ago
7	Mysterious Dance (with musicsongwriter)	12 comments // 3 months ago
8	Magdalena	5 comments // 3 months ago
9	Elevator to Work	4 comments // 3 months ago
10	Petting Zoo (with rittmo)	4 comments // 3 months ago
11	Mysterious Dance (with rittmo)	5 comments // 3 months ago
12	OK in LA (with dawnsoap)	8 comments // 3 months ago
13	Kalimba My House (with followawackymoose)	6 comments // 2 months ago
14	Kalimba My House (with followawackymoose)	4 comments // 2 months ago
15	Rush (with heidiwiencko)	5 comments // 2 months ago
16	My Left Your Right (with fendertele71)	8 comments // 2 months ago

Soundboard

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musicsongwriter 1 month ago

Thank you very much Mike for listening several times and commenting so nicely on my collaboration with Wy. I wish I had a better voice but... Anyway, I tried Thank you for your support
musicsongwriter 1 month ago

Hi Mike, here is my collaboration with Wy. Thank you so much for your interest
http://fawm.org/songs/31342/
kristi 2 months ago

Thank you for your very nice comments on my collab with Nadia and Val, "What Does it Matter." So glad you felt something from it....that's the best reaction a person can have, imo!
petemurphy 2 months ago

Hi jamkar! Thanks so much for the comments. Really very nice of you to say such nice things. I'm just listening to one of your collabs right now and will comment on more very soon. I also saw that you mentioned War/Eric Burdon. I get excited when people mention music that I love (which most people have never heard of). Those old War albums are some of my favourites! Best wishes from England.
musicsongwriter 2 months ago

Hi Mike, thank you so much for your beautiful comment on my collaboration with Kristi and Val
musicsongwriter 2 months ago

Hi Mike, here is our song. Thank you so much for your interest
http://fawm.org/songs/29751/
donna 2 months ago

Michael, thank you for for your lovely comment on "Don't Look Back". I've actually begun writing a whole theatrical piece. Heaven knows what I'll do with it when I'm finished. Another song in the "Don't Look Back" suite is here.
*27839
Billy P. is working on music and a vocal guide at the moment. I hope to have a rough demo up shortly.
donna 2 months ago

Michael, a 'proper' demo is now up for 'Don't Look Back'.

http://fawm.org/songs/27014/
heavyhedonist 2 months ago

Thanks, Jammy One!
musicsongwriter 2 months ago

Thank you very much Mike. Happy Leap Day to you too! Congratulations on winning!
musicsongwriter 2 months ago

Thank you for your amazing comment on Lullaby Mike
wolfkier 2 months ago

Here's another one, in case I missed one.
don't mean to appear ungrateful.

>>>> <<<<<<<

Thanks again, buddy

wolf.
dawnsoap 2 months ago

Thank you for your support, and congratulations to you as well!!! I will look into anonymous songwriter, it seems like it would be a fun thing to do
musicsongwriter 2 months ago

Hi Michael, thank you very much for your wonderful support. I'll let you know when the demo is up, I haven't even started yet... Thank you
wolfkier 2 months ago
wolfkier 2 months ago

thanks again, my friend

wolf
fendertele71 2 months ago

Thanks for trying to work out some lyrics for My Left, Your Right. There are some others also working on lyrics, but feel free to work some yourself. If you end up recording some lyrics over my music, just tag me in a collab when you post.

Congrats on finishing. I'll come back tonight and do some listening.
jendistad 2 months ago

Congrats on finishing your first FAWM. (=
heidiwiencko 2 months ago

Awesome! Great job completing the month!
wolfkier 2 months ago

Thanks for the heads up, mike!
enjoyed both listens today.
Congratulations on your win!!!!
wolf
dawnsoap 2 months ago

The songs up... I hope you like it
heidiwiencko 2 months ago

oh, forgot to mention that you should feel free to change up anything and add your own melody to the song, Mike. Thanks!
dragondreams 2 months ago

Thanks, Mike

I tried to spend the afternoon listening to as many folk as I could. But I'm painfully aware that I've only scratched the surface of the wonderful offerings from yourself, Nadia, RC, Wolf, Airbagtester and others. But I'm working on it!

I've got a couple of outstanding collabs where I'm waiting for my partners to get back to me, but I think maybe I'm done now.

But who knows... there's still time left...
musicsongwriter 2 months ago
musicsongwriter 2 months ago

Hi Mike, thank you very much for your comment on my keyboard submission. You are very kind
heidiwiencko 2 months ago

Ok, I made the link downloadable on SoundCloud! Here you go:
http://soundcloud.com/heidiwien/rush
wolfkier 2 months ago
wolfkier 2 months ago

Yes, indeedy, we have a winner!
Pass the gentleman a Kewpie doll!
Congratulations!

wolf
heidiwiencko 2 months ago

Hahaha! Wonderful! Well, since I've never done this before, you let me know what you need from me. Would this recording suffice?
rittmo 2 months ago

Hey Mike Thanks for the "Bio" comment!

oh and I need mp3's of our latest collabs

Thanks

rittmo'
heidiwiencko 2 months ago

Hi Mike. Wasn't sure if you saw my response back to your comment on my song Rush. Currently, it's recorded without the accompanying lyrics. I was wondering if you wanted to collaborate and lend your vocals to it? Please let me know if you're interested!
And thank you again, for your wonderful comment!
wolfkier 2 months ago
downburst 2 months ago

I look forward to it, Mike. I am band-practicing with Matt tonight. Somehow I doubt we'll be trying this song though.
followawackymoose 2 months ago

send me an email at mattlove1@gmail.com, I'll send you the kalimba mp3 by return mail
wolfkier 2 months ago

one more ditty!
wolf.
wolfkier 2 months ago
dawnsoap 2 months ago

I feel so honored that you asked me to collab with you!!! I would love to. February is growing shorter... I have two other collabs, but I will do my best!
arthurrossi 3 months ago

Hey, Mike! I see, it is Rod again who was faster than me... A big, big thanks for the great comment on "Aquamarine" also from my side!! You are too kind!!
downburst 3 months ago

Thanks, Mike--you're very kind. Glad you liked it. I think I kind of had a bossa idea in the back of my mind, but my left had was having a hard enough time that my right hand just wasn't capable of going there. But it's a nice idea.
musicsongwriter 3 months ago

Thank you Mike
brzan 3 months ago

Thanks for the kind words Michael!
brzan 3 months ago

Thanks for the kind words Michael!
musicsongwriter 3 months ago

Thank you so much for your beautiful comment on my sad music Mike. I'm okay now, thank you. I do find it better to compose instead of going to my GP. Music is like medicine
jamkar 3 months ago

Another looooong work day!
wolfkier 3 months ago

5 big smiles for you my friend.
I think you just doubled my comments count in 15 minutes.
Thanks

wolf
wolfkier 3 months ago

Hey Mike, check this out by Rob - it's brilliant!
http://fawm.org/songs/26480/
wolf.
wolfkier 3 months ago

Looking forward to sampling of this productivity.
Let me know when there's something tasty hot and ready.
wolf
wolfkier 3 months ago

Where's Mike? Hope you're OK, my friend.
wolf.
musicsongwriter 3 months ago

Hello Mike, I've added you as collaborator. There are also Richard's lyrics posted as a comment, see what you think, whehter you would like to sing them or create yours/add other instruments...
musicsongwriter 3 months ago

You are welcome
wolfkier 3 months ago

Any time!
chasingandromeda 3 months ago

I still own a TX81Z. Go figure.
musicsongwriter 3 months ago

Thank you Mike for your wonderful comment on my collaboration with Richard. Yes to celebrating every day
wolfkier 3 months ago

oh, and here's another one

thank you, my friend. Thrilled you're enjoying,
I see you have #5 up. I must rush and listen.
wolf.
heidiwiencko 3 months ago

Thank you for your nice message Michael! Can't wait to hear your tunes, too!
wolfkier 3 months ago

Thanks again, my friend.
wolf.

PS
brzan 3 months ago

Thanks Michael! Music should be up by Monday.
wolfkier 3 months ago
wolfkier 3 months ago
musicsongwriter 3 months ago

Thank you for your beautiful comment on my one chord lullaby Michael
nightengale 3 months ago

Hi Michael, I would love that except Dave Bride is already got this one almost done.

I'd love a collab!

Hope I can write something else that sings to you!
wolfkier 3 months ago

Thanks, Mike. I'm thrilled that you enjoyed!
wolf.
rittmo 3 months ago

feel free to jump on the trampoline!!!

Thanks

ritt
dragondreams 3 months ago

Thanks, Mike.

Your comments mean a lot.
brzan 3 months ago

Thanks for the kind feedback Mike! I'm glad you enjoyed Munich.
explodingmary 3 months ago

happy Fawming!
elainedimasi 3 months ago

Hi Michael and thanks for that! Same to you and see you in the jukebox,
nancyrost 3 months ago

Nice to hear from you. Looks like we like a lot of the same music. I look forward to fawming with you!
robynmackenzie 3 months ago

Oh good! I like it when people follow me with interest. You've got some pretty awesome influences--I'll be keeping my eye on you as well.
rosieposy8 3 months ago

thanks for msg.. I am excited !Hope your fawm... not farm as autocorrect keeps writing. is great!
calumcarlyle 3 months ago

hi michael. though my ability to play music has been temporarily taken from me i'll have my ears open this fawm, looking forward to hearing some new songs from you.
have a good one!
musicsongwriter 3 months ago

Thank you Mike. Starting from total zero, I'll see what happens... Looking forward to your fantastic songs, singing and playing
musicsongwriter 3 months ago

Hi Mike. Looking forward to hearing you songs
gerrybhoy 3 months ago

We're gonna have a ball!
donna 4 months ago

Hi there, Michael! I think you're going to love this ride.
gerrybhoy 4 months ago

Hi Mike, look forward to hearing your FAWM magic.
blindkiwi 4 months ago

G'day Mike
max 4 months ago

Welcome to FAWM TwentyTwelve, here's hoping you'll have a fab Feb.
wyatt 4 months ago

Hi Jam, I'm trying to greet all the newcomers. You're not really new but new to FAWM it looks like , so welcome!!
jamkar 4 months ago

Forget?! Never! Not after what we've been through. Now let's hear you rockin that axe! ; )
tinam 4 months ago

mike its tina im so pleased you havent forgot me! i see rob & paul & wolf & eric are here aswell ive missed you all!
brzan 4 months ago

Hi Mike! Looking forward to hearing your music!
dragondreams 4 months ago

Eyup, Mike!
wolfkier 4 months ago

Yes indeed mike, thanks for the message
looking forward to a busy february full of great music.
wolf.
gslade 4 months ago

Ha, well I've just become a listener..i got pretty buried in 2011 with writing/recording, including with FAWM. I may do a song or two if I get inspired.
gslade 4 months ago

Welcome to FAWM 2012 and FAWM in general. I'm G Slade, resident hip hop/rap/synth pop guy. I'll be doing more listening than writing this month, so I'm looking forward to hearing what you have to contribute this year.

Good luck in Feb!
airbagtester 4 months ago

Hi Mike! Nice to see you here!