Hi all, just wished Tommy all the best with his problems of ill health and I wondered if anybody knew how Swansong is. Haven't seen him on site for a while. Willie
Yes, Willie, few days ago I was wondering exactly the same... ???
Alfredo
Neil is a Facebook friend of mine and he's quite active there. Lately, he based Neil Swanson songwriter site on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/NeilSwansonSongwriter/
Best wishes on the site Neil.
Another member I haven't seen lately is Henwrench.
Mach
Friends we missThis table shows all members with 500 or more posts who have not logged in this month but
have logged in this year.
| Name | Posts | Last Login | Last Post |
| Bluesberry | 9457 | 2017-05-24 | 2017-03-29 |
| Greeny | 8762 | 2017-05-23 | 2017-05-11 |
| OsCKilO | 8140 | 2017-07-22 | 2015-08-25 |
| Ferryman | 5451 | 2017-02-07 | 2016-08-08 |
| Gritter | 4833 | 2017-03-10 | 2016-09-12 |
| fenderbender | 3630 | 2017-07-19 | 2017-07-07 |
| guitarron | 2566 | 2017-02-11 | 2015-01-09 |
| Ted | 2345 | 2017-07-01 | 2017-07-01 |
| T.C. Elliott | 2197 | 2017-07-15 | 2017-06-24 |
| Johnny Robbo | 1974 | 2017-07-22 | 2017-07-22 |
| Burtog | 1721 | 2017-07-02 | 2017-05-19 |
| danieldesete | 1512 | 2017-07-07 | 2017-07-06 |
| Saijinn Maas | 1399 | 2017-06-10 | 2017-05-29 |
| Kenny B | 1083 | 2017-07-31 | 2017-05-29 |
| dasilvasings | 982 | 2017-02-07 | 2017-02-07 |
| Pine | 962 | 2017-07-26 | 2017-07-26 |
| pjd1 | 925 | 2017-05-12 | 2017-05-12 |
| BossMicroBRew | 745 | 2017-07-30 | 2015-08-26 |
| maxit | 672 | 2017-03-07 | 2017-01-05 |
| peterp | 648 | 2017-02-22 | 2017-02-04 |
| Pipes | 581 | 2017-03-21 | 2017-02-10 |
| Diego Ayala | 580 | 2017-07-19 | 2017-07-19 |
| DeificDave | 517 | 2017-07-08 | 2017-07-08 |
| antisocialworker | 504 | 2017-05-20 | 2017-02-03 |
And here are the members with 500 or more posts who have
not logged in this year.
| Name | Posts | Last Login | Last Post |
| SwanSong | 5234 | 2016-08-12 | 2016-07-04 |
| Gnasty | 4550 | 2016-01-14 | 2015-09-17 |
| Tony W | 4535 | 2014-07-02 | 2014-06-30 |
| lg | 3278 | 2015-11-08 | 2012-09-27 |
| henwrench | 2941 | 2016-02-02 | 2016-02-02 |
| Tangled Wires | 2796 | 2015-04-08 | 2015-04-08 |
| The Reverend 48 | 2185 | 2016-04-25 | 2016-04-09 |
| Nelson | 1688 | 2016-03-13 | 2016-03-13 |
| M_Glenn_M | 1646 | 2016-07-10 | 2016-07-09 |
| Vanncad | 1318 | 2015-10-03 | 2015-10-03 |
| Kody | 959 | 2013-04-18 | 2013-04-08 |
| StevieM | 808 | 2013-04-14 | 2011-05-29 |
| Davo | 787 | 2012-08-05 | 2012-08-05 |
| Pedro | 777 | 2011-06-10 | 2010-08-06 |
| hardlock | 763 | 2016-03-30 | 2016-02-17 |
| Gu Djin | 709 | 2016-01-12 | 2014-07-12 |
| holdempok | 661 | 2016-05-09 | 2014-08-25 |
| Migs | 661 | 2013-08-01 | 2013-07-24 |
| tom r | 637 | 2016-01-11 | 2014-03-13 |
| Gary F | 634 | 2015-07-11 | 2013-04-09 |
| Bosko Schwartz | 615 | 2015-06-08 | 2010-02-25 |
| SdC | 589 | 2015-02-06 | 2013-04-18 |
Interesting stats 64, I quite often wonder where/what has happened to some of these guys. I was particularly interested in Swansong as I know he doesn't enjoy the best of health. Likewise I believe Henwrench also suffered from a major bodily malfunction although knowing his sense of humour it might be a wind up.
These sites will always have a transient membership but it is always nice to know that guys who haven't been on for a while are alive and well. Willie
Bosko Schwartz got signed, has done a few movie soundtracks and various stuff.
henwrench still noises me upon facebook every now and again.
The Reverend 48 has been in hospital for about a year.
Alex
ORH gave me the heads up on this thread.
Still alive. Not making music anymore, it all stopped coming out of my fingers and throat and brain.
Listening to music again though.
I do quickly have a scoot around here to see whose still around. I do miss this place.
I did plan to make up some new noises but just never feel the time is right. Maybe one day.
And yes Willie, I did have a bodily malfunction and got better.
Then I had a mental malfunction and am not better. Maybe one day.
So for the moment I'll sign off with my name and not the 'h' word. 'h' has gone away.
Mark
Hi All still waiting for my mojo to start mojoing again miss all the banter and most of all the music and friendship , retired from the car industry now so this winter i have a number of musical interludes i will try and commit to , one is a band and hopefully i will try and record some new material in what shape or from i am not sure , i am sorry to hear about Rev 48 , i had no idea he was in hospital , hope he is on the mend and looking forward to coming out and playing some smooth blues .
Cheers lads speak to you all soon
Dunny
sorry to hear about the good reverand 48. my thoughts are with him.
I didn't realize Mike (Rev) was in the hospital and for so long.
I hope all is well and he is on the mend soon.
Mach
Hi all, I'm still around. Work has kept me away from anything music-related for the last 24 months plus but I am retiring soon (Feb next year) so will be back. And music is one of the things I'll be devoting a lot more time to once I am retired. I have been stocking up on gear while I am still earning so that once I retire I will be able to learn how to use all the stuff I have and get some music made. I won't be able to afford to buy any new stuff but I already have more stuff than I will ever need anyway. I will be time rich, money poor as they say but I have decided that it's better to have fun while I still can rather than keep flogging away at work just to earn more money (it helps that my son finished university this year and has a job, so he will soon be supporting himself).
So I'll hopefully see those of you that are still here soon.......
Thank you for the updates. Nigel, I look forward to your return. And Mark, you'll always be Henny to me. You can always dip your toe in with a collaboration, and I think I speak for several who love to be a part of that. Best to you, Rev.
Bruce
I've been gone a while, struggling with all my (work) experience and skills being made largely obsolete in the space of 5 years. Plus the utter depression and revulsion at what's going in in Britain and America. I'm ashamed of my own country and my 93% Englishness (according to my DNA test). I'd happily go to live in France, but the end of freedom of movement will screw that up too. And all that's on top of the rest of my lifelong tendency towards darkness.
Trying to deal with it though.
Through art, music and words. And earl grey tea.
Quote from: Ferryman on August 20, 2017, 04:32:00 AMHi all, I'm still around. Work has kept me away from anything music-related for the last 24 months plus but I am retiring soon (Feb next year) so will be back. And music is one of the things I'll be devoting a lot more time to once I am retired. I have been stocking up on gear while I am still earning so that once I retire I will be able to learn how to use all the stuff I have and get some music made. I won't be able to afford to buy any new stuff but I already have more stuff than I will ever need anyway. I will be time rich, money poor as they say but I have decided that it's better to have fun while I still can rather than keep flogging away at work just to earn more money (it helps that my son finished university this year and has a job, so he will soon be supporting himself).
So I'll hopefully see those of you that are still here soon.......
Hello! Good to see you around, and it'll be even better to hear you my friend.
Quote from: henwrench on August 14, 2017, 07:12:15 AMORH gave me the heads up on this thread.
Still alive. Not making music anymore, it all stopped coming out of my fingers and throat and brain.
Listening to music again though.
I do quickly have a scoot around here to see whose still around. I do miss this place.
I did plan to make up some new noises but just never feel the time is right. Maybe one day.
And yes Willie, I did have a bodily malfunction and got better.
Then I had a mental malfunction and am not better. Maybe one day.
So for the moment I'll sign off with my name and not the 'h' word. 'h' has gone away.
Mark
Hang on in there. By your brilliant fingertips. I'm a lifelong fan.
Hi all,
I check in for a minute or 2 most days but rarely log on at the moment. I have had a busy year; house move, work, new dog etc; also in the house move lost the 'shed' so nowhere currently to record or make noise.
I do intend to build a new shed next year, I'm more into music than ever and going to see some great musicians, I went to see Courtney Marie Andrews last week and was blown away, check her out.
I want to get back on here soon to do some acoustic recording and try and challenge myself a little more, that's the plan but really what I wanted to say is 'sorry' for being a crap songcrafter, I really should be commenting on what everyone else is doing anyway as that is part and parcel of what this place is about.
I'll come back later tonite after work and have a listen to some stuff with a beer or 2.
take care everyone!
Gaz
Gary I need a shed too, hope you get it built soon.
Well, guess I need to un-lurk for a moment :o
Much like Burtog, I actually try to stop by the site everyday, altho I only rarely log in. I read most everything in the GD section and try to catch the newer tunes. I've had a rather difficult year in some ways, but compared to the Rev and Tommy, my life is a sleigh ride.
I know I should try and comment more, as I would appreciate you guys doing on my stuff whenever I post.... and I feel kinda guilty that I haven't. You "core group" guys are to be highly commended for your camaraderie and determination. I also admire your creativity. Mine seems to have flown out the cabin window, at least musically speaking. Nothing new since late Spring and nothing in the works. Actually, I went all summer without even playing. Sad. I'm trying now to get back into that at least. On the verge of a total knee replacement, which scares hell outta me. maybe all that down time in recovery/rehab will get me writing and recording again. I guess I just kinda feel like I don't have anything to say musically at this point. I know most all of you have been there too. We all seem to cycle I guess (except maybe the Hookster!) Anyway, just wanted to let you guys know that i'm still about, still doing ok up here in the woods of northern Appalachia and "lurking" on this great site often and glad that you guys continue to "carry the torch" and keep the music alive. My hats off to all of ya...
Maybe I need some new gear....hhmmmm :-\
Quote from: henwrench on August 14, 2017, 07:12:15 AMSo for the moment I'll sign off with my name and not the 'h' word. 'h' has gone away.
Mark
I thought that was so sad it made me want to cry . . .
I just don't feel like singing any more, maybe *insert real name" has gone away. I've had health issues (nothing major, hopefully), I'm working full-time and still gigging a bit. Most days I dip in to SC but hardly ever listen to music anymore.
I guess we all just need something to spark our imagingation again. One day, one day!
I'm so pleased to hear Tommy is home now and didn't realise about Mike (what sort of friend am I!)
xx
Been slow of late. Going through a period of musical lethergy - it will pass. Plus dealing with the constant stream of life. Nothing much to complain about, just an ever growing stack and me being a bit slow .....
Site does seem to be quite inactive at the mo. but I'm sure it will pick up. None of us are getting younger though.....well, perhaps in our heads ........
B
Hi All
I check SC every day and add a few comments here and there but have the same problem with life taking over and getting very little time to do any recording - I know I'm not a prolific in submitting songs - usually 5 or 6 a year - but haven't done one since last November. Time just seems to be flying by as i get older. I really need to make an effort!
Pete
Well I've just recently finished working over a month of night-shifts. Outta the home at 9pm, back at home for 8am - - piggin awful I can tell you. But now I've a few days off before I'm back on days again - nice.
But what has struck me, especially going through this thread and catching up on SC events, (some obviously very sad indeed), is that the average age of SC Members may now be creeping up to at least the 60yrs-of-age mark - I'm in my 60s anyway - so what I'm saying is that none of us are getting any younger. And I read somewhere recently that young people are no longer learning musical instruments in a mass way, because it just takes too long to learn to play properly - which is v.sad. :(
Another 'missing member' who springs to mind is Frank (Phantasm777), who used to do those wonderful Prog epics. :(
Hey all! Still here. hope all has been wonderful with everyone.
Cheers,
Mike
I've been involved in the online music sharing world since 2004 or so. To my recollection, it all seemed to peak about 2009/2010. That's for all the music sites, some of which closed down, changed ownership, or just rusted out. My rationale for that is that all the participants, the majority of which seem now to be between 50 and 70, had been involved in music for decades, many in bands. With the advent of affordable, high quality recording devices available around the turn of the century, there was a huge influx of these folks recording the songs they had written in years past. That generated a great rebirth in inspiration and camaraderie. So many of us thrived on being able to write and record at home basically for free. Making new friends and sharing files and doing collabs was/is great fun. But in the last 8 years or so, many of these folks have seen their creativity dwindle and their motivation greatly reduced, myself as an example. It's frustrating and depressing to me. My studio is full of great gear and I have all the free time I could ask for. So why aren't we writing and recording as much anymore? Is it because we have run out of gas creativity wise? Time issues? Health issues? Is it a "been there and done that" issue? I personally never expected to gain fame or fortune form any of this so that isn't a part of it. I can honestly say that if it wasn't for all the positive, supportive feedback I've gotten from fellow home recordists over the years I probably would have thrown in the towel long ago. I'm also really disappointed that there aren't any young folks on many of the music sites sharing their youthful enthusiasm. I guess all things in Life cycle, and this is just another example. I think what I personally need to do is just accept that and stop beating myself up with guilt for not being more productive. They say "to all things there is a season"..or something to that effect. It's just a hard pill to swallow ya know? Music was such a huge part of my Life for so many years. It's like seeing a loved one go into a nursing home. It's not the end of the road...but it ain't the joy ride it used to be. Can the fire be rekindled? Don't mean to be a wet blanket on the fire... just trying to came to terms with what the hell is happening. Perhaps some of you can relate...
Quote from: Pine on November 26, 2018, 07:02:40 AMI've been involved in the online music sharing world since 2004 or so. To my recollection, it all seemed to peak about 2009/2010. That's for all the music sites, some of which closed down, changed ownership, or just rusted out. My rationale for that is that all the participants, the majority of which seem now to be between 50 and 70, had been involved in music for decades, many in bands. With the advent of affordable, high quality recording devices available around the turn of the century, there was a huge influx of these folks recording the songs they had written in years past. That generated a great rebirth in inspiration and camaraderie. So many of us thrived on being able to write and record at home basically for free. Making new friends and sharing files and doing collabs was/is great fun. But in the last 8 years or so, many of these folks have seen their creativity dwindle and their motivation greatly reduced, myself as an example. It's frustrating and depressing to me. My studio is full of great gear and I have all the free time I could ask for. So why aren't we writing and recording as much anymore? Is it because we have run out of gas creativity wise? Time issues? Health issues? Is it a "been there and done that" issue? I personally never expected to gain fame or fortune form any of this so that isn't a part of it. I can honestly say that if it wasn't for all the positive, supportive feedback I've gotten from fellow home recordists over the years I probably would have thrown in the towel long ago. I'm also really disappointed that there aren't any young folks on many of the music sites sharing their youthful enthusiasm. I guess all things in Life cycle, and this is just another example. I think what I personally need to do is just accept that and stop beating myself up with guilt for not being more productive. They say "to all things there is a season"..or something to that effect. It's just a hard pill to swallow ya know? Music was such a huge part of my Life for so many years. It's like seeing a loved one go into a nursing home. It's not the end of the road...but it ain't the joy ride it used to be. Can the fire be rekindled? Don't mean to be a wet blanket on the fire... just trying to came to terms with what the hell is happening. Perhaps some of you can relate...
A perfect analysis, by my point of view.
And I agree also about the lack of new, young musicians as a great part of the music sites crisis.
Alfredo
I joined SC in 2010, a few years after I'd stopped playing in a band so it was exciting to be able to record songs and get some feedback from like-minded folk. I know I've not been a prolific poster but I've always tried to join in the Fests and i check the site nearly every day. I've felt the same this last year - not too far off 60 now but lacking the motivation to get my recording gear out and do a track. I've been voting for Fests like the recent 1976 and Post-Punk fests and had loads of songs in my mind to cover but just can't get round to it. I don't know why as I still have an interest in guitars and gear and watch a lot of YouTube reviews ? I'm still working but have a long day as I have to drive 44 miles each way on a very congested part of the UK motorway network so my spare time in an evening is limited as I'm up early and out of the house for at least 11 hours. By weekend I'm just too tired to bother. When I do make the effort I feel so proud of what I've done (sometimes lol) but then the lack of motivation kicks back in. I'd hate to see Songcrafters finish as it's been part of my life for the last 8 years and kept me playing guitar - my ex-band members never even touch their instruments whereas, because of SC I've carried on and also learned a bit of bass and ukelele and of course, being forced to sing, which I never did when playing in bands. I really think that because of SC, if I ever joined another band I'd be a better musician than I used to be, once i got up to "match fitness" again.Perhaps we need to think of different type of Fests to encourage us to make that effort - perhaps engage in a bit more general discussion such as talking about our other interests to keep us all together as a community ? Love to hear what others think !
Pete
Hmm, this is a worry. Especially if the feeling of musical creativity being on a downward trajectory is shared by a lot of us on Songcrafters. I have noticed participation seems to have tailed off a bit recently. Some regulars seem to have disappeared altogether as well. I have been in a bit of a hole work wise and I have to dig myself out of it (could take a long time), so I am working evenings and weekends on top of normal hours. So any free time I am just recovering really, zombified in front of the telly mainly. To do anything decent musically my mind has to be reasonably fresh. I am fine for listening/commenting, but making music has been difficult. But looking long term I think Songcrafters needs new folk coming on board for sure. I think if anyone had any ideas on how to get new members it would be good...
Hi there,welcome to songcrafters,looking forward to your work.
Kenny