February Album Writing Month - FAWM.ORG

Nancy Rost (@nancyrost)

progress: 18

winner!
joined: January 9 2006
location: Wisconsin, USA
website: www.nancyrost.com

Bio

I'm a piano teacher, theory and improv enthusiast and geezer. I've done FAWM every year since 2006.

I'll try to get to a "FAWM 2012 In Review" here soon.

2012 Songs

1	Olive Oil And Worcestershire (with wille)	30 comments // 3 months ago
2	Avec Ou Sans Toi (with Leda Nath)	31 comments // 3 months ago
3	Olive Oil and Worcestershire (Nancy's version) (with hoopshank)	16 comments // 3 months ago
4	The Shape of Things To Come	26 comments // 3 months ago
5	So Good (with standup)	18 comments // 3 months ago
6	Djinz Quy Vf Vf Dx	9 comments // 3 months ago
7	It Means He Likes You	29 comments // 3 months ago
8	The Weather Up There	13 comments // 2 months ago
9	Wasted (also with tcelliott) (with hoopshank)	13 comments // 2 months ago
10	Shadow Play (with cts)	19 comments // 2 months ago
11	Go The Distance (with Anthony Lamarr)	8 comments // 2 months ago
12	Never Enough Pianos	6 comments // 2 months ago
13	Jack Ruby's Blues (with standup)	4 comments // 2 months ago
14	A Change Of Scenery (with Leda Nath)	10 comments // 2 months ago
15	Extra Ordinary (with ritawitter)	9 comments // 2 months ago
16	Ilona and Garron 2 - Frederik's tale (with helenseviltwin)	6 comments // 2 months ago
17	Olive Oil And WorcesterShire (with bong)	6 comments // 2 months ago
18	Wrong Turn	7 comments // 2 months ago

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standup 2 months ago

Hi Nancy, waited to let you know you left the single most useful comment in February. In the 'one mississippi' tune, you're right, the chorus needs to hang unresolved, it needs tension and resolving to the V chord takes away from that
stephenwordsmith 2 months ago

You may well do. I've had a few comments this year foretelling a great future for me as a rapper. Screw You, Orange was originally devised (and performed) as a rap by yours truly, before it became a punk-rock hit in London.
helenseviltwin 2 months ago

Ha! The old Nancy trick was actually my new trick of panning hard right and left with rough tracks so I don't need to send multiple tracks for people to hear the song without their vocal line, or with their vocal line louder etc. Was left in by mistake, but glad it worked for ya. .

Thanks for listening.
helenseviltwin 2 months ago

It was indeed the ampersands in the filenames! Well spotted, Ms Rost. I was just sorting it out, but you were too keen eyed and got in there before I had. Should work now
bradbrubaker 2 months ago

Ha! I wouldn't say I "know" him. I took the Master Class in Seattle at a space he rented at his hotel. Each year he plays 10 shows at a jazz club there, each year reinventing himself and his sound. The class was more manifesto than performance, but rewarding all the same.
bradbrubaker 2 months ago

Regarding Stanley Jordan: no kidding! I took a master class with him and he seemed to be a master of modesty! Amazing guy. Very cool you knew him back when.
gflatminor 2 months ago

Nancy, I assure you no Fawmers were harmed during the writing of that song.
bernieronyak 2 months ago

I'm in Green Bay. I'll get to SBSF one of these years. It always seems that something else keeps me busy that wknd.
leslie 2 months ago

Thanks so much for your comment on Everything Changes, Nancy. Of course, now I miss FAWMstock even more. Keep planning the next one!
darcistrutt 2 months ago

Thanks - glad your cat also enjoyed the song. My Chance is a sweet boy!
philnorman 2 months ago

Missed doing a collab with you this year, Nancy friend -- so goes my lazy fawm!
valeriecox 2 months ago

♫ Our Time Will Come ♫
sherrycanary 2 months ago

Nancy, thank you for comments on Never Let Me Go. I hope to have PreSonus under control next FAWM
johncrossman 2 months ago

Yes, the kitty cat was some random person's Internet recording, lightly transferred via my speaker aimed at my mic for authenticity. Not having had a cat for 25 years, I forgot how it pulls on one's heartstrings to hear the kitty cat mewling like that.
albasauce 2 months ago

Thanks for the feedback on "Bloody Sunday". It made me a bit woozy recording it:)
jsherling 2 months ago

Thanks for listening!
dreamscuba 2 months ago

Thanks very much for our comments Nancy...fingers crossed on some lyric ideas...
barbara 2 months ago

Hi Nancy! Thanks for jumping right on my song sketch tonight! It has been killing me to sit this one out, but I seem to have almost no self-control once I get started, and I just couldn't afford to go "all in" right now. But 12 skirmishes in one day!? I *had* to do at least one! Looks like you're just one away from the golden trophy... I'll be back after a few days of interviews to dive in deeper on listening! Cheers!
standup 2 months ago

HI Nancy, I was messing around with something for Jack Ruby's blues, want to take a crack at it?
mikeskliar 2 months ago

i'm not sure that digital clicking in that track of yours is the percussion, as you mentioned- ive gotten things like that when the computer didnt have enough processing power or something, you might want to try to remix, without alot of plug ins and then take that track and add the plugins later (if it was mastering stuff) - hope that helps!
murexa 2 months ago

Thank you so much, Nancy! I'm so glad you thought so.
gmwhite 2 months ago

Thank you for your comment!!
You play piano beautifully (my primary instrument, as well).
tiedyehero 2 months ago

thanks nancy! Appreciate the comment. It seems forever ago that i started doing this i mean.. i was 15. So loong
monty 2 months ago

Thanks for commenting in Trophies. Yeah, I should write more lyrics. This one just sort of popped out after I thought about a box of old trophies. Wish I know how to make that happen again.
stewbalm 2 months ago

@nancyrost , thanks for the comment!!
dasbinky 2 months ago

FYI, reposted with new vocals. *27795
errol 2 months ago

Allloooo nancy Rost. I normally have religious experiences with salty things.
thevelvetdrone 2 months ago

Thanks for commenting on my song w/ Eric. Very kind words.
darcistrutt 2 months ago

It's amazing the comfort a pet can bring! Thanks for stopping by and giving my song a listen. It's nice to know folk are out there FAWM is great!
dragondreams 2 months ago

Dear Nancy.

What @johncrossman said.

Signed,

Peewee ( @dragondreams' cat)
johncrossman 3 months ago

Dear Nancy,

You are a fawm-treasure.

Signed,
John
aaronnathans 3 months ago

Thanks, Nancy!
postcardhelicopters 3 months ago

I didn't expect to buy rust-colored yarn and am a little surprised to find that I like it, too.

Here's a photo:

http://www.postcardhelicopters.com/img/sweater_feb_2012.jpg
postcardhelicopters 3 months ago

The sweater is in rust-colored yarn. Unfortunately, it turned out way too big, so I'll take another go at it after FAWM is over.
toms 3 months ago

Thanks again, for the kind comments, Nancy!
robs 3 months ago

Hi Nancy, thank you for your nice comments. I love your lyrics!
dasbinky 3 months ago

You score extra points for commenting on the spread of the mix.

Hadn't put two and two together on the contact improv link. You get partial credit for inspiration. But I feel a little creepy putting it that way. You know what I mean.
toddchappelle 3 months ago

Thank you, Nancy. I've decided to branch out a little into serious songs this year.
ritawitter 3 months ago

I absolutely think we should fit in a cowrite. I loved doing it live and in person. There is nothing like bouncing ideas back and forth.
tcelliott 3 months ago

Of course, Sis. I've band tonight and am out of town tomorrow... but if I can slip it in, I will. If not, it'll be Saturday. I'll try hard to get to it before then.
johnearl 3 months ago

Champaign/Urbana, couple of hours south of Chicago.
happyprospector 3 months ago

Haha. My song was inspired by the things on the grocery list
sw1n3flu 3 months ago

Thanks for your comments about my version of Olive Oil and Worcestershire . The entire process (EtC) was great fun!
avidfanman 3 months ago

Hi Nancy - thanks for your feedback on my version of "Olive Oil..." - it was fun working with your lyrics!
valeriecox 3 months ago

Consider yourself poached. More to follow.
standup 3 months ago

Hi Nancy -- I've got some lyrics that are attempted-humor that I think are kind of Tom Lehrer or Nellie McKay (-esque, anyway, in both cases) material. Want to take a look?
timfatchen 3 months ago

Too much time cooking! Insufficient time chained to the piano!
thesmitchens 3 months ago

Hey, how do you fair? I'm not sure what all I'm gonna whip up. I'm just gonna shoot from the hip and sorta see what happens.
toms 3 months ago

You thought "Ostinato" might get boring? I mean, how could repeating the same basic phrased in 37 different combinations EVER get boring? (Many thanks for the listen & the kind comment!)
downburst 3 months ago

Thanks! I guess Maxwell's Silver Hammer is a good pedigree, in a way.
mattblick 3 months ago

Thanks for the nice comment Nancy! Love the picture of brocolli
valeriecox 3 months ago

Hi Nancy. For the comment. Kristian is super talented. He did a great job. Made my part easy.
cts 3 months ago

...just about done with it.
mikegtz 3 months ago

Nancy, Albino and Transvestite made the FAWMpilation series-thanks again for jumping in at the last minute with the classy piano lines. Be talking with you more in the days ahead, no doubt.
marijequerida 3 months ago

thanks dear
cts 3 months ago

Still working, hon...just got a bit of creative mental block going on.
airbagtester 3 months ago

Thanks for the Accordion advice; I'll have to check out the forum thread. The only video I watched so far also recommended keeping track of all the pins and screw placements like you said so I will definitely pay attention to that now.
airbagtester 3 months ago

A friend of mine who works in a music store just gave me an accordion that they didn't want to figure out how to fix; now I am excited to get into the guts of it but also a bit wary of what I might find inside. Any tools/tip recommendations?
keithwiseman 3 months ago

LOL.... Thanks Nancy.... yeah there is good acoustics there...
rombiculus 3 months ago

Nancy!
I am SO glad you asked me to collaborate.
There need be no names in blood on dotted lines,
but I am VERY into the idea.

Actulally, I'll send you an email about ideas I'm working with.

Richie
steffan 3 months ago

My first voicemail sample! Thanks so much!
hitche 3 months ago

thanks so much for visiting! I can't wait to hear your music and work in some woodwinds.
valeriecox 3 months ago

Thanks Nancy. Would you believe "Surrogate" was inspired by a woman telling me that? Indeed.
billysea 3 months ago

Thank you Nancy
unpronounceable 3 months ago

Hey you. Thank you thank you for listening and commenting. Means a lot to me. Looking forward to your stuff!
kingwoodkowboy 3 months ago

Howdy Nancy. You are ONE popular comment girl alright. Must be that Wisconsin cheese melted over your broccoli !
iocanepower 3 months ago
bking 3 months ago

I was just driving around the neighborhood and then I found myself here. Oh hi Nancy!
standup 3 months ago

Bated breath!
jinx 3 months ago

Hey Nancy, can't wait to experience your lovely voice and clever lyrics again!
autoclamp 3 months ago

I'm so sorry that I'm hitting abuse buttons today. I promise you that it isn't on purpose (which is probably evident from the fact that I just reported myself for abuse).
jamkar 3 months ago

Greetings Nancy, I too am an improv enthusiast. Looking forward to your FAWM efforts!
markdesimone 3 months ago

Hi Nancy, thanks for getting in touch!

I'd love to play some trombone for a tune. Just let me know what's up (I can read or improvise, or collaborate in any other way that works).
kat 3 months ago

Hi! Thanks for the comment
darklava 3 months ago

Hey Nancy, I am actually from the bristol area. Lol though it is almost into illinois
devin 3 months ago

Hi!
davieblue 3 months ago

Hello again Nancy! Wishing you much FAWMspiration ...
thetau 3 months ago

Lots of nice stuff
namjunerobot 3 months ago

Hi Nancy! May february grant you mystical laserbeams of infinite awesomesauce.
alonso 3 months ago

thanks for the welcome. some fun stuff on your site, I'll come back to see what you get up to this year
dickclark 3 months ago

Happy New FAWM...you rock, kid.
pifie 3 months ago

Thanks Nancy... Although I can't make it because SOPA
ianuarius 4 months ago

Coolcoolcool...
I'll be checking out your stuff!
aaronnathans 4 months ago

Hey Nancy!
ianuarius 4 months ago

Hi there! Just discreetly trying to break the ice with new peoples here.
You have any plans for this fawm? I love piano music. Wish I was a better with it myself.
Good luck for this year's ordeal!
sherrycanary 4 months ago

Hi Nancy...looking forward to hearing your music!
lazyafro 4 months ago

Hopefully so! During February it's highly unlikely I will be able to (I'm at school two extra hours south), but any other time I would love to!
autoclamp 4 months ago

Sorry. Should have resisted, but couldn't.
bitshred 4 months ago

Look forward to your creations.
duaneclancy 4 months ago

Round the fire of imagination
We'll dance to colaborative drums
Feast on shared literary delicacies
And reach the stars on Muse's rum

Join me sister ... with FAWMleaf and bowl
We'll toast to a month of melding
Spirits say yea, and IDs give room
Communal soul of music is decending

Just don't read this our loud with a Wisconsin accent ... it would just be wierd
debs 4 months ago

Hello, my dear!
philnorman 4 months ago

Nancy Nancy Nancy Nancy.
mojo 4 months ago

<3 *purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr*
johncrossman 4 months ago

It's all your fault that I fawm and this February I plan to make you pay. I mean that, like, in a good way.
hbusse 4 months ago

happy pre-fawm!
thedustcollector 4 months ago

Nancy! *beams* halloooo! up for a collab this year?
theodamus 4 months ago

Thank you! Excited to be here!
fiftydegrees 4 months ago

Welcome back! Here's to a good FAWM harvest!
carleybaer 4 months ago

Hiya Nancy!! I'm looking forward to hearing you again.
max 4 months ago

Here's hoping you'll have a fantastic, productiveTwentyTwelve FAWM Nancy.