Tag Archives: lyricist

Project Updates & Requests for Info

Posted on May 30, 2013 by russtowne

As you probably know I wrote my first short children’s story titled “Clyde and I” (you can see it at a recent post of the same title) for my grandkids. I’m considering writing more, and possibly creating one or more … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Family "Fun", Grandparenting & Grandkids, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Writing | Tagged "My Old Friend", bedtime stories, bedtime story, children's book, children's book agent, children's book agents, children's book authors, children's book illustator, children's book illustrators, children's book illustrators needed, children's poem, lyric, lyricist, lyrics, Nature's Symphony, project update, song, songs | 4 Comments

Songwriting Update

Posted on May 15, 2013 by russtowne

I think it has been quite awhile since I provided an update to you regarding my songwriting. It is so much faster and cheaper for me to create and share poems that I focus much of my creative time writing … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Creativity, Dreams, Following Your Passion, Poetry I Wrote, Song Updates, Songwriting Adventure | Tagged "Don't Laugh At Me", anti-bullying, doing what I love, following my dream, having a positive impact, Kevin Harris, lyricist, lyrics, making the world a better place, music, passion, poems, poetry, rewarding, schools, song, Songwriting, songwriting class, Steve Seskin | 23 Comments

Jigsaw Sculpture

Posted on May 4, 2013 by russtowne

I am occasionally asked regarding how or where I get ideas for my poems, lyrics, and short stories. The ideas come from everywhere and everything. Sometimes a single word or phrase ignites a spark of an idea. Sometimes it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Creativity, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Observations, Story Writing Adventures, Writing | Tagged concet, connection, lyric, lyricist, lyrics, non-fiction, observations, poem, poems, poetry, readers, resonate, write, writing | 8 Comments

“Nature’s Symphony” Is Finally Available For Sale

Posted on January 23, 2013 by russtowne

First off, a reminder for everyone: Please remember that you can hear my songs for free as often as you want by going to the “Songs I’ve Written or Co-Written” category in this blog. But for those who quite awhile … Continue reading →

Posted in Following Your Passion, Music, Song Lyrics I've Written or Co-Written, Song Updates, Songs For Sale That I Wrote or Co-Wrote, Songs I've Written or Co-Written, Songwriting Adventure | Tagged lyric, lyricist, lyricists, lyrics, music, nature, Nature's Symphony, sale, song, songwriting sites, symphony | Leave a comment

Nature’s Symphony Cover Art and Song

Posted on November 28, 2012 by russtowne

Cover art has finally been created for “Nature’s Symphony”. The photo was taken by a friend of mine named Peter Johnson. I’ve included the song too, for those who haven’t yet heard it or would like to hear it again. … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature, Song Updates, Songs I've Written or Co-Written, Songwriting Adventure | Tagged artist, co-writer, demo, demoed, Kevin Harris, lyics, lyricist, music, nature, Nature's Symphony, photo, producer, song, symphony, vocalist | 7 Comments

“You Hijacked My Heart”

Posted on November 14, 2012 by russtowne

My co-writer on this one is Marty Dolciamore. He is also the vocalist,musician, and producer. This song has a very different feel and sound versus most of what I write. I’m not fond of the characters in it, nor how … Continue reading →

Posted in Anger, Choices, Feelings/Emotions, Pain & Grief, Songs I've Written or Co-Written | Tagged co-writer, hijacked, Life, lyricist, Marty Dolciamore, songwriter, you | 4 Comments

A Song I Co-Wrote “Makin’ Memories”

Posted on November 14, 2012 by russtowne

I recently realized that the earlier songs that I’d written/co-written couldn’t be accessed via this site, so I’m posting them now. My co-writer on this one is Denis Loiseau. Russ

Posted in Friendship, Making Memories, Songs I've Written or Co-Written | Tagged co-writer, Denis Loiseau, lyric, lyricist, Makin' Memories, song, songwriter, writer | 2 Comments

Keys to Our Marital Happiness

Posted on July 14, 2012 by russtowne

A friend commented something to the effect that it sounds like communication is a key part of what makes our marriage successful. I thought I’d share my response with all of you and augment it in this post: Yes, communication … Continue reading →