Tag Archives: music

A Big Win for Songwriters

Posted on February 1, 2018 by russtowne

Songwriters win a big victory: The royalty rate for interactive streams will rise by 44% over the next five years. Big Win for Songwriters Source: DIY Musician Congratulations to songwriters everywhere on this long overdue change to more properly reward … Continue reading →

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Nature’s Symphony

Posted on February 12, 2017 by russtowne

Some of you know I began my writing adventure as a lyricist. I thought I’d share one of the songs I wrote a few years ago. Kevin Harris helped me to polish the song and he put music to it … Continue reading →

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Many More Opportunites Every Day

Posted on August 3, 2014 by russtowne

I loved this vid, its message, and the looks on the man’s face. I believe you will too. http://www.viralnova.com/homeless-surprise/#.U93CKpLsws8.facebook

Posted in Beauty, Change, Choices, Compassion, Creativity, Generosity, Goodness, Inspiring, Joy & Happiness, LIfe Lessons, Making the World a Better Place, Music, My Beliefs, Stories That Touched Me, Teamwork, Vids & Stories That Touched Me, Youth | Tagged , , , , , | 13 Comments

Glorious!

Posted on July 30, 2014 by russtowne

A three year-old performing on the drums with a symphony. His solo is astounding. http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2014/07/to-finish-off-the-evening-the-worlds-best-three-year-old-drummer.php With Love, Russ

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Well Worth the Time I Invested to Watch This Clip

Posted on April 16, 2014 by russtowne

I highly recommend you invest about 3-1/2 minutes of your life to watch the clip linked below. http://www.reshareworthy.com/amazing-quartet-blew-audience-away/#LIzbvcFpRfs UQ8Rk.01 With Love, Russ

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Have Yourself a Merry…

Posted on December 23, 2013 by russtowne

A friend in Nashville named Robin Ruddy played the song and created the attached video. This is being sent for all who celebrate Christmas. For all who celebrate other holidays or simply celebrate life, may this season and the new … Continue reading →

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“HELLO!”

Posted on December 21, 2013 by russtowne

A delightful short video about a piano reacting to people and their reaction to it. http://biggeekdad.com/2013/12/magical-piano/ With Love, Russ

Posted in Fun, Fun Vids, Joy & Happiness, Love, Making the World a Better Place, Music, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged , , , , , | 12 Comments

Making Even Heavy Traffic Fun

Posted on October 19, 2013 by russtowne

http://thoughtcatalog.com/chelsea-fagan/2013/10/this-cute-guy-singing-with-total-strangers-stuck-in-traffic-will-make-your-heart-melt/ I don’t know about the “Cute guy” comments–I’ll leave that to others to decide–but I enjoyed the video and believe that many of you will too.

Posted in Cheerfulness, Choices, Community, Connection/Connecting, Fun, Joy & Happiness, Music, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

The Beating of a Loving Heart

Posted on October 14, 2013 by russtowne

“Of all earthly music, that which reaches the farthest into heaven is the beating of a loving heart.” –Henry Ward Beecher (Source: Ute Lark shared it from Precious World) Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is … Continue reading →

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“Enchanted”

Posted on May 22, 2013 by russtowne

I included a link in a recent post to my song, “Nature’s Symphony” which was co-written with Kevin Harris. Newer readers may not be aware that the song’s genesis was a poem I wrote titled “Enchanted”. I re-worked the poem … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Music, Nature, Poetry I Wrote, Songs I've Written or Co-Written | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 19 Comments