February Album Writing Month - FAWM.ORG

Third Base (@johnrickenbach)

progress: 13

joined: February 18 2010
location: California, USA
influences: The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, TV commercials, Civil War songs, the Old 97s, Holly Golightly, Kirsty MacColl, Chris Isaak, Kate Wolf, Paul Westerberg, the Searchers, Elvis Costello, the Ramrods

Bio

I grew up like most people, starting very young. Eventually I became older, so I was forced to work for a living. But I prefer playing my Gretsch, though it doesn't pay nearly as well--or at all, for that matter. I write songs and stories for fun, often at night, which is hard because you can't see anything. But I keep doing it anyway, and will probably keep it up until somebody calls the cops.

2012 Songs

1	Stations of the Cross	4 comments // 3 months ago
2	On the Fence	8 comments // 3 months ago
3	Forgive or Forget	3 comments // 3 months ago
4	This Could Never Happen to Me	4 comments // 3 months ago
5	Late Again	2 comments // 3 months ago
6	I Can't See Your Face	3 comments // 3 months ago
7	Bella Donna	4 comments // 3 months ago
8	On the Verge of a Prayer	4 comments // 3 months ago
9	Tomorrow's Yesterday	4 comments // 3 months ago
10	She'd Never Have to Know	2 comments // 3 months ago
11	It All Falls Apart	2 comments // 2 months ago
12	One Year Gone	1 comment // 2 months ago
13	Morning Light	2 comments // 2 months ago

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nicksypniewski 2 months ago

Actually, here's a good tutorial. I was right, it seems. I don't get to say that often

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYvQuelOSqI&feature=player_embedded#!
nicksypniewski 2 months ago

John, no problem. What I sent were midi files. They should end in .mid Since I don't use GB, I'm not positive about this, but you should just be able to drag and drop them into a GB project's arrange window (the standard window you'd normally work in) and just assign a piano voice to them. Again, since GB is a little different than Logic in terms of implementation, I'm not sure that's the way, but it's seems logical (pardon the pun). If that doesn't work, look for an import command and try to import the midi file that way? Let me know if one of those works and if not, I'll see if I can find more info on doing it in GB.

Also, for auditioning purposes - you can just drag the file to the icon of your Quicktime app and it'll play there using the Mac's built in midi sounds.

Also, remember that one of those files (I spec'd it in the original letter) is a two parter - one part is the left hand and one the right.
nicksypniewski 2 months ago

Hey John, just checking, did you get those piano parts? If they weren't to your taste or you couldn't use them, not a big deal. I hadn't heard anything, so I'm just curious. Let me know if you get the chance.
johnnycashpoint 3 months ago

What a lovely comment - thanks so much - that made my day
echovoodoo 3 months ago

FYI: you got played on the FAWMcast! The songlist is on the wiki (http://fawm.org/wiki/fawmcast_2012#the_daily_fawmcast_-_21) and the episode is online at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/fawm/2012/02/22/21--the-daily-fawmcast-2012--blackjack for your listening entertainment.
janeukey 3 months ago

Hi John, thanks for the comment on 'Muted'! Always lovely to get that sort of feedback
nicksypniewski 3 months ago

Hey John, thanks for the comment on Signs on the Crows. I hadn't thought of Season of the Witch, but I hear it now. Glad you liked it. And good to talk to you again this year. I'll try to get back to listen to some more of yours asap. Have a good rest of Feb.
scottlake 3 months ago

John, thanks for commenting on Another Sunny Day.