Internet Musician | Singer/Songwriter | Steve Chatterton

On Songwriting, part 1

   » My poor classical guitar just can't hold a D-string «

This article has been permanently moved

You can find it here now:
http://www.stevechatterton.com/2008/10/10/the-art-of-song-part-1/

I figured I should separate the content on this site so that people looking to listen could find all they need right here with no distractions. In the meantime, anyone looking for my random musings on songwriting could just visit my main blog until such time as I give it its own space.

Thanks for bearing with me.

The wide, wide world of online songwriting challenges

   » Bubbles in the old backyard «

I was poking around the web the other day trying to find some reputable online songwriting challenges to participate in and thought I’d start building a list right here for future reference.

I think contests like this are cool for several reasons, some of which I’ll expand upon right now before we get to the official list.

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Masters of Song Fu #2 Round 1 Goes Live - Vote Today!

   » Chilling at my friend's farm waiting for the other Fu to drop «

And when you vote, please vote for me!

Okay, voting on round 1 of Song Fu #2 is now live:

Masters Of Song Fu #2: Round 1 Challenge Voting Begins!
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Studio Log: 20080815

   » Who doesn't love dinosaurs? «

Working on my moon (song)

So, last night I was up for a good long time starting to track stuff for my as yet not formally titled song about the moon for the Masters of Song Fu Challenge. Firstly, not having a title makes saving files a little tricky. Secondly, my gear sucks large. Third, my voice sucks larger.

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Song of the Month Club Announced

   » A new song every month; who could ask for anything more? «

Recently, I’ve hinted at big changes in the way I approach music in general and production specifically, so now it’s time to put my money where my mouth is and share those ideas with the world.

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Sneak peak at two new songs

   » Reason rack for Coney Island Sideshow Freak Girl «

Rough work ready to go on “Coney Island Sideshow Freak Girl” and “We All Agree”

I’ve had this burning ambition for a while to record a few pop songs. When I say a while, I guess I mean a couple of decades.

Anyway, I’ve put together a few scraps over the last few years whenever I could catch a break from diaper duty, and I think I can safely say I’ve got the bed tracks for two songs ready to head into the studio. Listen below:

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