February Album Writing Month - FAWM.ORG

VikkiFlawith

progress: 9

joined: January 2007
location: British Columbia, Canada
website: www.vikkiflawith.com
influences: ENYA, Loreena McKennitt, Alan Parsons, Electric Light Orchestra, GORDON LIGHTFOOT, Howard Shore, Ella Fitzgerald, John Williams, Sarah Brightman, Andrea Boccelli, Puccini, Mozart, the Beatles, John Lennon, Janis Ian, Joni Mitchell, Janis Joplin, Shirley Bassey, Evanescence, July Collins, Diana Krall, Frank Sinatra, Gene Kelly, Donald OConnor, June Allison, Judy Garland, Rogers & Hammerstein, Gershwin, COLE PORTER, Buckwheat Zydeco, The Blues Brothers, Verdi, Leonardo di Vinci, Simon & Garfunkel, Hans Zimmer, Danny Elfman, Thomas Newman, Mendelssohn, Grieg, Shubert, ROSSINI, James Newton Howard.

Bio

YEAH!!! It's FAWM again!!! Whoop!!! OMG, what will I do this year??????

I always write on a theme... I've done Lord of the Rings, I've done Camelot, space, last FAWM my theme was 'cats'. This year I'm going to grab one of my old journals, flip through the pages with my eyes closed, and write a song based on whatever phrase my finger is touching when I open my eyes. I think I will call it "Solitary Recollections" -- UPDATE 1Feb10-dunno if I like this theme at all...

"Every man's memory is his private literature." ~Aldous Huxley

Plus, well, hey the Olympics will be happening in my neck of the woods so that may inspire some champion tunes

And, plus, I like mystical, magical, fantasy themes.
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2010 Songs

1	Shattered Glass	13 comments // 1 month ago
2	The Edward Rose	11 comments // 1 month ago
3	Summon the Gods	4 comments // 1 month ago
4	The Gulls Cry, So Lonely	9 comments // 1 month ago
5	Too Much Money, oh yay!	7 comments // 1 month ago
6	Desert Meditation	10 comments // 1 month ago
7	Breathing Stars	9 comments // 1 month ago
8	We Can Rise	zong // 4 weeks ago
9	May Morning	zong // 4 weeks ago

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nightengale 1 week ago

Beautiful music Vicky, So hard to find time to listen to it all, but I will be back!
Tim Fatchen 2 weeks ago

Huphuphup Vikki! FIve more! jumpjumpjump!
Leslie 2 weeks ago

HI Vikki! I've got a few more demos up, if you want to take a listen.
G Slade 3 weeks ago

Homicidal Cats has been updated with a Demo... http://fawm.org/songs/40/
Captain Vulpine! 1 month ago

You are too kind!

So tell me, where does one acquire your space themed songs?! Ha!

Hope all is well!
-Captain Vulpine!
Leslie 1 month ago

Hi Vikki: one song's up!

edit: Thanks for the comment!
Shani 1 month ago

Hi, Vikki!!! It's been a long time. It's so great to see you on here again. I look forward to hearing your music as you progress through the challenge.
itneverhappened 1 month ago

Thank you! Will definitely be more dirty guitar leads where that came from.
Erik Didriksen 1 month ago

Hey Vikki -- thanks for the comment! I actually really appreciate production comments, and will give it a remix just for you. Thanks again!
Tim Fatchen 1 month ago

GET WELL SOON! (for your broken-strung uke)
orest 1 month ago

Thanks for your comment on my page! Always nice with another Star Trek fan:).
It will be interesting so see/hear what you come up with this year! So, Let's get the party started!
Kevin Edward Rose 1 month ago

HI Vikki. Thanks for the comment on my name. I never really thought it "flowed". I use the middle name so I can distinguish myself from the Kevin Rose who used to be on Tech TV and started Digg.com.

Here's to much FAWMing success!
Elaine DiMasi 1 month ago

What kind of wind controller do you have? I've always been curious about these.
Tim Fatchen 1 month ago

@Vikki, re your "Okay, I only have to write 21 songs per hour for 28 days." from 2 weeks ago (the 14,000 songs needed thread)...

I'm sure you'll enjoy working at a leisurely pace over February compared to your normal frenetic energy
Mal 1 month ago

Aces! I'm glad that worked.
mojo 1 month ago

Mrreow mrrrgrkrgrgrrkgk *purrrrrrrrrrrrr*
[This is a very nice song. Thanks]
Mal 1 month ago

I'm going to guess that you're using IE 8, in which case try going -- in your browser -- to Tools>and select Compatibility View which should reload the page and hopefully clear up any issues you're having. If not, do let me know, and we'll try something else.
Greg Lines 1 month ago

Thanks for the encouragement Vikki - I'll be keeping tabs on you too.
Mal 1 month ago

Hi Vikki,
I apologise for the troubles with chat. What browser are you using and which version of Java do you have? If you could get me that information I will troubleshoot and get back to you as soon as I can. I miss talking to you and hope to catch up with you soon.
crystallions 1 month ago

Hi Vikki!
wayne longtin 1 month ago

Hi Vikki, haven't had much contact with you lately although I read all your comments. Seems like you're everywhere! Have a great February......
Meg 1 month ago

Howdy, lady! I look forward to hearing you document the Vancouver Olympics in song.
Sir Ralph Hogaboom Rutherford Tuxpin Winchester IV 1 month ago

Your sandwich sounds breathtaking - we DEFINITELY need to roll sometime.
Jules 1 month ago

Hey Vikki!
Hope you're all ready for February!
What did you think of Ariel Hyatt's course? Worth the purchase price?
Was thinking of getting it myself....

Cheers,
Jules
devin 1 month ago

Thanks for your post about the cues...it feels good to write some stuff that's accepted

Are you sending any Charlie's way? That would be awesome!
Errol 1 month ago

OH! That's what it's for. But now we compete with RPM! Hmmm...
Kevin Emmrich 1 month ago

RPM is great for recording older stuff that has been laying around. Last year I concentrated on doing pre-written songs for RPM and skipped FAWM. This year I am concentrating on FAWM, but making sure I record at least 10 for RPM.
Errol 1 month ago

Oh! Gosh, was that there all along and I didn't see it?

Wait, why are they doing it in February toooo?
Tim Fatchen 1 month ago

Hi Vikki, I'm just back and followign your tracks,a s always (no, NOT stalking!!!) (PS congrats on the contract!)
lapetitekiwi 1 month ago

Save a little a week then you will get there!!
Frances 1 month ago

Hey there fellow BCer, I love your idea for your album theme. I've got a tote or two full of old journals myself . . . I might use that as inspiration for a song too, if you don't mind!
Sir Ralph Hogaboom Rutherford Tuxpin Winchester IV 1 month ago

Can you keep a secret? Between you and me, the answer to life IS sandwiches.
Errol 1 month ago

Wow, that confuses me even more... what does that mean? RPM that is...
lapetitekiwi 1 month ago

A month in Paris would be wonderful, make sure you do daytrips to places just outside Paris like Versailles, Chartes and Giverny (Monet's garden). I am told the best time to visit is spring but I have only been there in summer and winter, both beautiful times. You can get by in Paris only having English but it may be helpful to learn to say basic things (I was in Athens for 4ish days and eventually picked up how to say 'thank you' and 'you're welcome') and to read a little, phrase books do help but French for travellers classes could be quite helpful. I should stop typing now, I love travelling and Paris is one of my favourite destinations!!
Summer Russell 1 month ago

Hi Vikki! Can't wait to hear the magic you create this time around!
lapetitekiwi 1 month ago

Yes I do love Paris. I was there in Jan 09 and it snowed! I also missed my train for Rome so I was stuck in Paris for a few extra days which was great as I got to see more of it!! So are you dreaming of going or is there an actual trip planned??
Karan 1 month ago

Heya Vicky, I really look forward to the coming month! Good to "see" you again!
devin 1 month ago

Wow...look at the party over here!

Burr should write a piece of lineage tree code...where it shows "who brought who" to the party, and they songs they've contributed each event.

I pledge to complete my 4th challenge in a row, and you'll have to accept the finder's fee for everything I do because you brought me here. Plus I'll harass my two apprentices across the line too...spreading your non-malicious influence, m'lady!
Errol 1 month ago

Allloooo Vikki Flawless! Every time I see your name, that's what I think it says.

BTW, does RPM mean Role Playing Manga? That would be cool if it did...
Face of Einstein 1 month ago

Olympics on TV is acceptable...as I'm sure they'll be on mine as well...and I'm sorry but even FAWM breaks for Olympic Hockey...
Whispered Candles 1 month ago

I think I may just have to work in something about being a robot into a song this year.
kathy moran 1 month ago

Hey, Vikki!
Face of Einstein 1 month ago

Well hello fellow Canuck.....I only assume you will be FAWMing rather than attending the winter games?
Corinne Curcio 1 month ago

All is forgiven Vikki

As penance, you'll have to listen to my song "Don't call me Connie" 10 times - and 10 Hail Marys to boot!
isaac quatorze 1 month ago

and a tip o' the hat to ye, miss vikki!
mojo 1 month ago

meaw eeaw
John Crossman 1 month ago

Hooray for you! Good to see you back here!
orest 1 month ago

I wish you all the best in this competition!
Thanks for letting me know it existed!

/Alexander Orest - Taxi
Nancy Rost 1 month ago

Welcome back, Vikki!
Valerie Cox 1 month ago

Hey Vikki! Wow, FAWM & RPM. Talk about busy. Good luck.
Eric Distad 1 month ago

Hi Vicki! Welcome back!

You know, I was just thinking about you... maybe because I'm currently reading LOTR and wondering if any of it will come out in my work this year.
devin 1 month ago

Hi Vikki!! Great to see you doing this again. Good luck to you!

P.S. It's your fault I'm doing my 4th challenge, btw. Thanks!
Corinne Curcio 1 month ago

Please don't call me Connie, Vickie

Nice to see you too
Postcard Helicopters 1 month ago

Howdy, neighbor-to-the-North!

Looking forward to this year's work - I like the idea of mining old journals

EDIT: Oh, wait - I forgot that you're actually a little bit Southwest of me, so, Howdy, Neighbor-to-the-Southwest!
Linzi 1 month ago

Vikki, it's good to see you I thought you'd fallen from the internet!
Really looking forward to listening to your stuff this year.
All the best