Artist Bio
Influences: Led Zepp, Santana, Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, Leonard Coen, Neil Young, Adele, Jason Mraz, John Mayer, Elvis & all rock & roll, 1960s music in general, BB King & all blues, Jimi Hendrix, Rolling Stones, Beach Boys, Irish Trad, Gary Allen, Black Keys etc - and much more, very varied
Hello, I'm Amanda and I write lyrics, compose a bit and shoot arrows a lot.
I live on the west coast of Ireland, was born in Somerset, England, and am a cataholic.
Sometimes, besides lyric writing I write melody, if I have a strong idea in my head, but I have no way of playing it well as yet and I end up writing it on sheet music !
So naturally I also love collaborating with like minded composers and musicians who enjoy working with my lyrics.
I play the bodhran (Irish drum), and I also play the whistle and recorder a bit (haven't played them much in years). I play basic keyboard, am now learning to play guitar, and have a full drum set - not sure how long it's going to take !
2020 FAKE FAKE NEWS
I have cut my hair off. Well not all of it, but for the first time since I was very young it's above my shoulders.
I'm also a long time member of GYAWS, Get Your Ass Writing Songs. It's a facebook based private group of folks who support each other to write weekly or so 😀 the themes are chosen by democratic poll 😀 If you are interested in joining, please just ask me anything and I'll help you on your way 😀
I try to thank folks who leave comments on my songs, by listening to their songs and leaving a comment in return, rather than leaving a ty on their soundboard 😀
2020 Collab Commitments:
@stevenwesleyguiles
(let me know if you want to be added to this list of folks who would like lyrics written especially for them <3)
All lyrics here on FAWM are first drafts - I often edit endlessly.
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Technical bit 😞
Collaborations:
The next bit sounds harsher than it is - it's mainly just to ensure that we discuss the collaboration before we start, and that we are on the same playing field.
Please ask me first if you would like to use my lyrics, just in case someone else has already asked and has started working with them.
If you wish to collaborate with a view to the finished song being used outside of FAWM, please check with me before we start 😀 I often have co-writers outside of FAWM, and may wish to use my FAWM lyrics with them. However, I am still happy for FAWM only collabs to also use them 😀
If you wish to change my lyrics, please check with me first to ensure I'm happy with the changes. I am usually open to discussion, as that is how collaboration works !
If you wish to use our co-write (any song that uses my lyrics) off FAWM, then we will need a 'co-writer's agreement' signed by both of us.
The above isn't meant to sound difficult, it's just a matter of sorting what we are doing before we start - communication !
Please note: For FAWM, all work belongs separately to its originator, author, creator, unless otherwise agreed between the co-writers.
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Songs (18)
| #1 | Lost Words  |
13 8 weeks |
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| #2 |  Who Gets The Bill @smudge
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15 5 weeks |
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| #3 | I Can Still Dream On @stevenwesleyguiles
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8 5 weeks |
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| #4 | Whats In My Mind |
7 5 weeks |
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| #5 | Life's Sold Out |
2 5 weeks |
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| #6 | Teddy Bears Trip On Acid @dragondreams
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3 5 weeks |
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| #7 | Warm My Knees |
2 5 weeks |
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| #8 | What's In A Name |
1 5 weeks |
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| #9 | It's Only You For Me |
2 5 weeks |
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| #10 | Paul's Wee Dragon |
2 5 weeks |
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| #11 | How To Fall In Love With A Murderer @siebass
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8 5 weeks |
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| #12 | You're My Pipe Dream |
1 5 weeks |
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| #13 | Smelly Dogs and Skinny Cats |
1 5 weeks |
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| #14 | Hot Skin  |
3 5 weeks |
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| #15 | High Ride Surfin |
2 5 weeks |
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| #16 | Black Storm Coming @metalfoot
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7 5 weeks |
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| #17 | Reformed Ham |
5 5 weeks |
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| #18 | This Is My Final One |
7 5 weeks |
Soundboard
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@siebass 3 weeks
I sent you an email re: our collab and lyrics, along with a draft I'm working. I'm not sure if it got through, so just posting here as well in case.
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@siebass 4 weeks
Sounds good, I'll start ruminating on guitars and heavy riffs.
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@sunnymae 4 weeks
wow!!! talk about a marathon, you writing frenzy woman! good on ya!
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@metalfoot 4 weeks
thanks for entrusting me to your lyric!
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@metalfoot 5 weeks
I am extremely impressed you managed to get over the line in the last day!
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@coolparadiso 5 weeks
oh yes. some nasty westher there. I'm enjoying til my return in May
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@coolparadiso 5 weeks
ha ha . i am on the edge of the desert I have sketchy internet which has not lasted long to do a song!
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@zeekle1998 5 weeks
Hi @ajna1960 many thanks for your kind comments on Dramatic Thoughts. Nadia did an amazing job writing the piano for this and her performance is beautiful as a stand alone piece. Thanks for listening.
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@kahlo2013 5 weeks
I see what you mean. Maybe he was trying to disguise his voice 😀
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@cindyrella 5 weeks
Thanks for your comments and my mind is a little messy!😁
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@tiller2 5 weeks
Welcome back!
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@sunnymae 6 weeks
Ahh..there you are! I was missing you on the skirmishes. Just saying hello, as I'm used to your presence on the forums. and wishing you well.
I think there are a bunch of us this year who've had "life" get in the way of full focus during FAWM, myself included. There's so much up in the air on both sides of the Pond.
No serious keepers for me so far, but I'm committed to the process and it goes without saying, I look forward to the camaraderie every year. Cheers Amanda! -
@berni1954 8 weeks
Glad you liked my "Common Good". Ireland is entering uncharted waters. But what's the bet FG and FF do a deal to keep SF out of the running. Whenever two party domination is threatened these apparently bitter enemies suddenly find common ground. Don' tou just hate politicians who serve the "billionaire brotherhood"?
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@dragondreams 8 weeks
Yay!
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@andygetch 8 weeks
Hey Amanda, glad you are back and I hope that all is well!
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