February Album Writing Month - FAWM.ORG

Tim Fatchen

progress: 0

joined: January 2007
location: Australia
website: www.youtube.com/flyingtadpole
influences: Classical, Grainger, Mike Oldfield, Enya, Kate Bush, Cecil Sharpe, US Musicals, Gilbert & Sullivan, Kaye Tuckerman

Bio

Occasionally paid musician, long-term unpaid satirist, paid-up internet junkie: in polite company as Tim Fatchen; impolite company as Flying Tadpole. A quick sampling of both is on the youtube link, and you can always switch the sound off and watch the pictures.

7 feb 10
There has been a death in the family, sad but not unexpected and not particularly tragic, but I'm probably not fully functioning until almost the end of February. I'll try to listen and comment still, but it'll be even more disjointed than it was.

So don't expect to see anything up for weeks yet.

2010 Songs

No songs by this fawmer (yet).

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Billy Sea 2 hours ago

Tim, sorry for your loss.
devin 17 hours ago

Sorry to hear the news Tim...here for ya when it's time, bro!
Bruce H. McCosar 19 hours ago

Thanks for the comment on "To Dance in Nameless Places" --

> A leetle bit of clash between keys and guitar on some of the odd progressions

The culprit is a new set of strings. Looking back, I think the 3rd string went slightly out of tune between the first and third chorus of the song ... because notice the wonky note worked on the first go-round, then sucked on each turn thereafter. Normally not an issue, but it's low for a melody note, so it's off-kilter harmonics are smashing against the quite steady rocks of the piano chord in a bone jarring way.

Oh well. That's what I get for changing strings
cts 21 hours ago

Hey Cap'n. My condolences to you and your family. Thanks for just visiting us from time to time. That means a lot. Peace.
1B King 22 hours ago

Thanks for listening Tim. I've decided that I'm taking the no boundaties approach to FAWM this time. Beware, if I think it, you might hear it!
Linzi 1 day ago

I'm sorry Tim, I didn't read your sad news.
Hugs to you, come back when you're ready, we'll be here. x
Happy Atheist 1 day ago

Very sorry about your loss. The tea is always on over at my place, if you could use a cuppa cheer. Heck, there's even a bit of pseudo Gilbert & Sullivan.

p.s. Thanks for The Master and Margarita recommendation. A new film version begins production in March 2010.
heavyhedonist 2 days ago

You can't be stuck! it's Unamerican-- oh, yeah. Naw, you're just busy. you need to sit down with a cuppa and a mandolin...
Billy Sea 2 days ago

Hi Tim, thanks for your comment, and I appreciate you putting mine in the mix so no one would know, lol. It inspired a new song Hope you know I'm just teasing with it. It was actually a lot of fun writing it.

If it doesn't mess up your plans for FAWM, I'd love to add you as a collaborator (especially since I stole your words to make up the entirety of my chorus.
http://fawm.org/songs/1895/

Either way is fine, but you participated enough in the creation that I wanted to ask
Bruce H. McCosar 2 days ago

Thanks for your comment on "Beware the Age of the Machine" -- I had no idea I could play like this (without a metronome) until FAWM came along and I tried it. Looks like all those years of practice paid off. (So far.)
Linzi 2 days ago

Hahaha Tim, I love your reaction to 'Lonely' the piano is quite something isn't it! Thank you for listening and do let me know if you post a tune.
Tom Slatter 2 days ago

Thanks for the comment. Good point, it does sound like I'm talking down the song in the liner notes, which was not exactly my intention. Perhaps I shall change them....
toms 3 days ago

Tim - that was a really excellent set of recommendations, and I deeply appreciate it. Your grasp of detail in the midst of structure is incredible, and really really uncommon, and i can't tell you how much I appreciate the analysis and recommendations.

You've mentioned several times that I should post the lyrics. In fact, I have a small argument in favor of not posting them. I remember reading something a long time ago, about the Cocteau Twins, who sang an invented language, where the phonemes and syllables were chosen to match the rise and fall of the musical line, as well as the rhythm. When I'm writing the lyrics, I'm mostly trying to find words that "open" and "close" in a way that fits the melody. Oddly enough, the human tendency to connect and find meaning in mostly unconnected or even meaningless phrases seems to give the result coherence - sort of like what caused John Cage to complain that his Zen-influenced indeterminate works were failures.
garyjugert 4 days ago

Hey Tim!! I'm working man. I am working. Trying desperately to increase my production value with a lot of extra racket and beeps (I'm calling them backing tracks!) in addition to my usual mind numbing ukuleletry. I may be a bit slower posting the first one than a lot of people, but I know you're keeping an eye on us FUC-ers so I will try to do my part. By the way, I totally relate to the recording nightmares. My power supply died last weekend. Maybe we can use two Campbell soup cans and a string that reaches Australia to hear your latest works.
toms 4 days ago

Tim, could I have your opinion on this one?

"Sonny's Beer and Wine":
http://fawm.org/songs/1336/

Many thanks in advance!
Tom Spademan
1B King 5 days ago

Oh Mr. Tim! I'm sorry you've not been able to post anything yet, but I do have to thank you for listening to my meanderings. Hoping to hear you soon.
K.O. STAR (reason little demon) 5 days ago

Hey Tim... it's already the 3rd & still 0?
Lemme know when Ur 1st one is up... Looking forward to check it out yea!!
Thanx for stopping by to listen too...
Valerie Cox 6 days ago

Thanks for stopping by for a listen, Tim. I'm looking forward to your excellent offerings this month.
VikkiFlawith 6 days ago

Let the Uke madness begin.
Bruce H. McCosar 6 days ago

Thanks for the comment on "How Many Miles Beyond?" -- oddly, I see the merits in both systems, electronic and non. I've been using a metronome for practice for a long time; and yet sometimes when I just grab the guitar and wander off to play, I leave it behind and do fine. Thus my leap of faith in trusting my own rhythm. We'll see if I can pull this off on more rockin' tunes later.
Kevin Emmrich 6 days ago

Thanks for stopping by and making the thoughtful comments. You left a couple of good suggestions. Thanks again!
Maeflower 6 days ago

Tim, thank you so much for the thoughtful feedback. I can't wait to hear what comes pouring out of the Christmas Uke!
Billy Sea 6 days ago

Hiya Tim. Thanks for the comments. Yes oblivious was actually the second word I'd tried because the first one didn't seem to fit. It still isn't right but I was spending too much FAWM time worrying about it. I'll definitely revisit it again post FAWM

Looking forward to hearing some new Tim or Tadpole creations
Taylor Tay 6 days ago

Cheers for the comment on my first song. The ending was definitely makeshift - A fade might work well if I continue the guitar solo a bit longer but I'd rather figure out a proper way to end it. I'll comment your first tunes as soon as I can!
Robyn Mackenzie 1 week ago

*waves back* Hallo! Can't wait to hear some new tunes from you.
Simon Waldram 1 week ago

Thanks for the feedback on my song
lapetitekiwi 1 week ago

Thanks Tim, good to see you back!

But the race is on!!
mojo 1 week ago

*hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiss*
Mrrrrgrrkrrgkrrgkrrrrrr!!!
VikkiFlawith 1 week ago

ha ha. Don't think I'm THAT supercreativelyhuman!
Jeff Geissler 1 week ago

Thanks for the advice. Look forward to hearing from you!
Errol 1 week ago

I made a vow not to haven any of my geeky hobbies cost me a monthly fee. That included anything collectible. I had a Magic the Gathering addiction back in university. Went cold turkey...
Errol 1 week ago

Alllooo Tim!

I see that devin has been stalking you. Oh! And someone has just called you a mentor! Ha!

BTW, you play Warhammer? Good grief, that's kinda geeky. Even I don't do that... but I'm cheap.
dougdog nye 2 weeks ago

I just watched your youtube "panic" very nice song. It was only 1;57 but seemed longer . . I liked it a bunch.
heavyhedonist 2 weeks ago

way to go. Cassandra shall rise-- we may to create an offshoot thread for "the musicals."
dougdog nye 2 weeks ago

Thanks for the kick in the pants. I am planning on recording a prefawm song called "fawm song" later today. keep your ears peeled!
third time lucy 2 weeks ago

digging these tracks on your myspaces

looks like i've now found where the forum cats hang out when they're not on the forum, too
Charlie Cheney 2 weeks ago

Mr. Fatchen, I love your wit and presence. Thank you for being you and being here.

-Charlie
heavyhedonist 2 weeks ago

loved Dark Sparkles.
heavyhedonist 2 weeks ago

did i say hello yet? i've been in and out since the summer, clearly, not getting things done as well as yourself. but here comes February...
devin 2 weeks ago

Well, look at the party over here!

Nicely done on the Uke FAWM vert!

My lousy laptop soundcard is beggin' for you to lower the 1.5 - 2.5 kHz range on the Uke a bit, and boost your vox in the same range, just to help your words cut through more.

But that's just crazy old me yappin' away...wish I had a Uke....
Kim o the Concrete Jungle 2 weeks ago

"Kim, are you now the Father of AustralFawm? (ie the longest surviving aussie on FAWM??)"

Well, now there's a search by region option, I can check. There were actually two Australians joined up in 2005, which is a year before I joined, and another two in 2006, the same time as me. Of those, it looks like Mike Debenham could still be active. So I guess I might not have a clear shot at the title after all.

Remembering back to 2006, it certainly did feel like I was on my own. Actually, to be honest, it felt like playing chicken with peak-hour traffic. But FAWM's always a bit like that.
Empty Frame 2 weeks ago

is it okay if I go around thinking you're the coolest artist on FAWM? I'm not sayin you write the best songs or nothing.. I'm just thinking its cool to like Tim, be like Tim, or something...
crystallions 2 weeks ago

I'm in a better spot this year than last so I am hoping that means I'll be able to make more pieces. We'll see...
gwynthesizer 2 weeks ago

Hey Tim,

Thanks for the heads up, I'll add Mr Jugert to my watchlist. I'm not in Tas anymore - currently in Geelong. Looking forward to hearing your tunes!
crystallions 2 weeks ago

Hi!
garyjugert 2 weeks ago

Just so there is no confusion ... I have personally benefited more from your comments on my work than from any other human being on the planet with the possible exception of my piano teacher whom I pay weekly. You are a great mentor and your honest critiques transcend any biases you might have. We'll eschew the word "mentor" and just call you a great coach. Or maybe a helpful friend? I'm so glad you're a big part of FAWM.
Taylor Tay 3 weeks ago

Just had a listen to some stuff from your Myspace. I'm impressed with your piano skills. Very bluesy and very nice.
Taylor Tay 3 weeks ago

Ah, you're a Gawler lad. Nice town, been a while since I've been there.

Here's to good luck for FAWM!
cts 3 weeks ago

Not to worry...we're in the same cauldron. We'll just stew together until something happens.
cts 3 weeks ago

Well hot diggity dog! Tim! The Aussie is in the house. Man, this is gettin' better than spring time. Nice to see you, sir.
Linzi 3 weeks ago

That garden shed, it gets everywhere
Good to see you here again Tim!
devin 3 weeks ago

Nice to hear from you brother...sorry to hear about "the highway of near-death" (whoa...song title alert!). Glad you're with us!
Tim Fatchen 3 weeks ago

Sorry folks, I've been north painting units and although I couldn't resist letting elephants loose I hadn't looked in here in the brief computer access. And it hasn't been a wonderful few days, thanks to the near-death experience on the highway on the way up. But now....I'm BAAAAAAAAAACK!!!
Corinne Curcio 3 weeks ago

Hi Tim - How's the land down under - Seen anything of Dame Edna?
VikkiFlawith 3 weeks ago

Tim!! Tim!! Tim!! Where ya been?

[oops... I think I wrote a lyric there, too early.]
1B King 3 weeks ago

Hello Mr. Tim. I am as always most anxious to hear your latest creations and I can't wait.
devin 3 weeks ago

Hey Tim...are you in?
devin 3 weeks ago

Out?
devin 3 weeks ago

Up?
devin 3 weeks ago

Down?
devin 3 weeks ago

Tired of me yet?