Tag Archives: music

Enchanted

Posted on November 4, 2012 by russtowne

Some folks say there’s too much silence When out in the country If only they could hear All the sounds that inspire me The leaves on each tree do their own little dance As they sway to every tune When … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature, Poetry I Wrote | Tagged birds, choir, drop, enchanted, forest, forest choir, Love, moon, music, nature, owl, poem, rain drops, Russ Towne, song, symphony, tinkle, tune, waterfall | 9 Comments

I Love You Katie Sue!

Posted on October 24, 2012 by russtowne

One of the songs I plan to soon list on one or more song-selling sites is “Katie Sue”. It is about a man’s first love. If you click on the icon above you should be able to hear it. May … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Beauty, Imagination, Love, Making Memories, Song Lyrics I've Written or Co-Written, Song Updates, Songs I've Written or Co-Written, Songwriting Adventure | Tagged Bryan Cumming, clouds, curves, first love, first time, Katie Sue, light, lights, Love, lyric, magic, magic carpet ride, moon, music, night, produced, producer, ride, river road, sight, song, stars, truck, vocalist | 8 Comments

A Beautiful Young Girl Shines With Katy Perry

Posted on October 19, 2012 by russtowne

Jodi DiPiazza is autistic. She is also a beautiful young girl with some amazing talent. See how she shines: Russ

Posted in Challenges, Children, Parenting | Tagged autism, autistic, inspiring, Jodi DiPiazza, Katie Perry, music, night, Night of Too Many Stars, piano, play, shine, sing, stars | 5 Comments

You Are A Star

Posted on September 23, 2012 by russtowne

I mentioned yesterday that I planned to find a few young children who have life-threatening long-term illnesses and are bed-ridden or hospitalized for extended periods and create (hopefully) uplifting and inspiring personalized songs for them that they and their parents … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Making the World a Better Place, Songwriting Adventure | Tagged bedridden, children, hospital, hospitalized, ill, illness, inspiring, kids, music, parents, sick, sickness, song, uplifting, You Are A Star | 19 Comments

My First Songwriting Contract!

Posted on September 21, 2012 by russtowne

Remember when I mentioned that my song co-written with Denis Loiseau “No More Secrets/No More Lies” was recently picked up by a couple of music industry execs? Last night I received and today I agreed to a contract from one … Continue reading →

Posted in Creativity, Dreams, Song Updates, Songwriting Adventure, Songwriting Conferences & Trip Updates | Tagged "No More Secrets/No More Lies", contract, Denis Loiseau, exec, execs, Hollywood, industry, music, music industry execs, song | 27 Comments

Our Song Did Well on Day One of the 2012 Songwriters Conference

Posted on September 9, 2012 by russtowne

I am a lucky and very grateful man. Songwriters fly in from around the world to come to this annual conference that just happens to be about 20 minutes away from my home. It started off on Friday night with … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Dreams, Passion, Patience & Persistence, Song Updates, Songs I've Written or Co-Written, Songwriting Adventure, Songwriting Conferences & Trip Updates | Tagged concert, conference, exes, film, films, industry, lyric, lyrics, music, so, songwriter's, Songwriting, Sunset Concert, TV | 29 Comments

In the Recording Studio

Posted on September 7, 2012 by russtowne

Before I share my experience in the recording studio, I want to thank those of you who trusted me with your email address so that I could share my newest song with you, and for the wonderful feedback I’ve received … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Creativity | Tagged execs, executives, films, industry, movies, music, music industry exes, Nashville, recording, recording studio, song, studio, television, tracks, TV, vocalist | 19 Comments

What a Difference an Hour Makes!

Posted on September 5, 2012 by russtowne

I’m so jazzed! In the last hour: I’ve made plans to go to the music studio while the vocalist Allyson Paige allysonpaige.com sings the song “No More Secrets/No More Lies” that Denis Loiseau and I co-wrote. We’re having a demo … Continue reading →

Posted in Creativity, Dreams, Following Your Passion, Joy & Happiness, Song Updates, Songs I've Written or Co-Written, Songwriting Adventure, Songwriting Conferences & Trip Updates, Uncategorized | Tagged "No More Secrets/No More Lies", adventure, Allyson Paige, collaborator, Denis Loiseau, experience, Love, lyric, lyrics, music, music industry, music industry execs, song, Songwriting, studio, vocalist, WCS, West Coast Songwriters | 28 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 →

Posted in Family "Fun", Gratitude, Growth/Learning, LIfe Lessons, Relationship Lessons Learned | Tagged beloved, bliss, blog, budget, communication, finances, focus, gender, genre, Happiness, happy, imperfections, investing, Love, lyricist, marriage, Money, music, read, respect, Special Ed, time, wedding, wedding rings, wife, writing | 12 Comments

“Expressing the Inexpressible”

Posted on March 28, 2012 by russtowne

“After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music.” – Aldous Huxley A friend who has music as a primary passion in his life posted this on Facebook. It is certainly true for him, and I suspect, … Continue reading →