February Album Writing Month - FAWM.ORG

Leslie

progress: 16

winner!
joined: July 2009
location: Ontario, Canada
website: lesliehudson.com
influences: Impassioned vocalists, innovative pianists, creative harmonies, meaningful lyrics

Bio

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FAWM 2010 : "SNIPS & SNAILS" CD
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I have been trying to record a certain group of songs for literally years which are beginning to atrophy. Recording them and letting them out into the world is the most pressing musical project I have on my plate at the moment, so that is what I plan to use FAWM for this year.

I really don't need to be encouraged to write music. I do it all the time. What I *do* need encouragement to do is record what I write and share it.

So none of these songs have been recorded before, many of them have had to be reworked on the piano, and almost none of them have standing harmonies written. So there's my focus. Once I let them fly, other songs can come to roost for a while.

All the songs on this CD tell the stories of some of the males I've known throughout my life that have deeply affected me, for better or worse. One day, perhaps, I'll make a sister CD called "Sugar & Spice".
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Shades of Winter EP : free to hear at http://lesliehudson.com/music_shades_of_winter.php
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50/90 Collection 2009 also available at http://lesliehudson.com/music_5090.php
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2010 Songs

1	Safe Harbour	18 comments // 1 month ago
2	Down Down Down	6 comments // 1 month ago
3	Loved and Lost	6 comments // 1 month ago
4	Immaterial	7 comments // 1 month ago
5	Harmony	8 comments // 1 month ago
6	Memoir	4 comments // 1 month ago
7	Bill's Tune	3 comments // 1 month ago
8	Wings of Night	9 comments // 1 month ago
9	Origin	4 comments // 1 month ago
10	Open Door	5 comments // 1 month ago
11	Follow the Wind	5 comments // 1 month ago
12	White or Red	5 comments // 1 month ago
13	Chainless	4 comments // 1 month ago
14	Doldrums	5 comments // 1 month ago
15	Alabaster (The Winter King Mix) (with 1B King)	7 comments // 3 weeks ago
16	Slate (The Winter King Mix) (with 1B King)	3 comments // 2 weeks ago

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kristian 3 days ago

hey! Cool... I was thinking of giving 50/90 a go after this wonderful FAWM experience, so if you're going for it as well, then I guess I'll see you there! Added you to my watchlist for sure!
musicsongwriter 4 days ago

thank you very much for your beautiful comment on "Dancing Snow", Lesley Congratulations on your album and getting demos

Nadia
jadesongbird 1 week ago

You made it! Congrats on finishing. Going to go listen to "White or Red" now.
Julie 1 week ago

Hi Leslie, congratulations on finishing album and getting up most demos...:)
I'm still working on mine
Linzi 2 weeks ago

Thank you for listening Leslie. I have another window open - just so I can keep listening to 'Alabaster' and browsing at the same time

You know, it's funny you should mention my paper scraps, I thought the same thing this afternoon. They're all over the place, I may have even lost a couple, but if I can find them I think a collage is in order, as a keepsake.

Keep up the amazingness
toms 2 weeks ago

Thanks, Leslie! I will listen to everything you have up ASAP!
Sir Ralph Hogaboom Rutherford Tuxpin Winchester IV 2 weeks ago

I'm interested. I have a few songs I'm hammering into shape - I'll send you something and see what you think!
Paul Milne 3 weeks ago

Hi Leslie, you wanted to know about "Geordie", here is a YouTube with the song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNRjPBc9rbQ
toms 3 weeks ago

Whaaa? I look away, and the next thing you know, you're on 14 songs?!?!?!

Rockin!
joy212 4 weeks ago

Ah, men. they provide so much material, no? Yes, great minds definitely think alike.
Brianna Rose 4 weeks ago

Thankyou for your kind comments. I have near to no music skill when it comes to composing so I'm just writing lyrics at the moment

Congradulations on winning!
Tim Fatchen 1 month ago

Thank you for the "Retrospect " comment Leslie. I'm afraid circumstances are in the way of FAWm happening...congrats on the 14! BTW notes on page remain the better way to learn--especially once you get to the stage where you can her the music you're reading. Reading orchestral scores while listening to the recording is a great way to get there, but don't start with Wagner!!
Linzi 1 month ago

hahaha! Well, your last comment has me laughing! If you get time to visit my soundclick page, try 'Answerphone' for a giggle I couldn't hear myself sing because I'd got a stinkin' cold and I couldn't avoid the mental image of a broken up phone...

Honestly, I'd be terrible singing my own songs in front of an audience!
Thank you for listening Leslie, it's nice to meet you by the way
jadesongbird 1 month ago

Thanks for your comment, and for the compliments on my music. I can't claim credit for the guitar; that's my wonderful friend, Dave, playing. I started lessons in April and am at the "clunky" stage. I'm working on getting the clunky demos up, though. I discovered I have a USB mic, but it doesn't seem to work consistently in my computer. Could be the computer, but I'm not techy enough to figure it out just yet. Thanks for the incentive to keep at it!
Becca 1 month ago

this is encouragement requesting that you record and share your work (taking your lead from above and looking forward to the demos)
Linzi 1 month ago

Thank you Leslie and congratulations - you finished
I wonder if you write some more...
Bet you do!
Paul Milne 1 month ago

Hi Leslie. At least my album cover is getting comments, hopefully the music will follow! I've put up my first song, and kind of euro-ballad on the subject of mimes and love ... but I'll need to think about the music.
1B King 1 month ago

Yes, absolutely. Send me an email.
carbonxkiwi 1 month ago

Thank you for the beautiful comment! It made my day. :] And the fact that you referenced tea at all of course means you're my cup of tea! Laughter. Your music is indescribable in the best way possible - can't wait to hear more! Keep well!
toms 1 month ago

Wellll...I don't play "Mafia Wars." That count?

Many thanks for the listens, again, Leslie!!! Post some stuff!!!!
Chasing Andromeda 1 month ago

Hi Leslie. So happy you enjoyed the track. Thanks so much for listening!
1B King 1 month ago

Hi Leslie! Thanks for the kind words. I can't wait to hear from you.
toms 1 month ago

No, YOU rock, Leslie!
VikkiFlawith 1 month ago

Hey, thanks for stopping by! Let me know when you have something up!
toms 1 month ago

Thanks for listening and the nice comment, Leslie! have a great Fawm 2010!
G Slade 1 month ago

Leslie, how goes it? That was you that recorded "Scarlet Oak" no? Where could I get my hands on that track?
paulotteson 1 month ago

Thanks for the nice comment Leslie! Looking forward to your tunes!
Hammersmith 1 month ago

Welcome Leslie. It's good to see more (relative) locals here. Great album art BTW.
Errol 1 month ago

Hah! I KNEW I met you. I just... forgot your name. And I thought, "maybe it did start with an L".

YAY! I'm glad you made it to FAWM!
lapetitekiwi 1 month ago

I'm really excited that you are doing FAWM
Debs 1 month ago

I really hope so, Leslie! Let's see what happens
Errol 1 month ago

Alllooo Leslie! Welcome to FAWM and first time! Huzzah! Did we meet? I meet all sorts of friends of Debs, and I can never remember.
Leslie 1 month ago

Yes, I will be FAWMing for the first time. 50/90 feels like a long time ago.
G Slade 1 month ago

I sure hope so... (@debs)
Debs 2 months ago

Leslie! Are you FAWMing?