#songwriters

[random-bullshit-polls]

#bob dylan #taylor swift #paul simon #joni mitchell #johnny cash #dolly parton #james taylor #carole king #willie nelson #madonna #michael jackson #neil diamond #music #music poll #music polls #tumblr polls #polls #songwriters

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#chiara oliver #violeta hodar #operacion triunfo #wlw #españa #shappic #love #singers #songwriters #reality #singing competition #girl crush #lesbians #lgbt representation #lgbt #matching outfits #duo #lgbtqia

[babsi-and-stella]

Marianne Faithfull and Roy Orbison photographed by Arthur Sidey, February 1965.

#Marianne Faithfull #Roy Orbison #He died 35 years ago today... #Arthur Sidey #60s #sixties #photoshoot #sunglasses #singers #songwriters #black and white #photography

[palatinewolfsblog]

"Blessed are the weird people:

Poets, misfits, writers

mystics, painters, troubadours

for they teach us to see the world through different eyes."

Jacob Nordby.

#thought of today #thought of the day #jacob nordby #blessed #blessings #people #weird people #poets #misfits #writers #painters #singers #songwriters #troubadours #artists #creative spirits #creators #true artists #teaching #learning #look and see #see the world #through different eyes #make a difference #think outside the box #be yourself #what matters #think about it

[introvertedlass]

#Tracy Chapman #women I admire #strong women #songwriters

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

Song of the Day - "The Boxer"

Today marks the 55th anniversary of Simon and Garfunkel releasing the single “The Boxer” - March 21st, 1969.

The plaintive ballad, written by Simon, was recorded over a hundred plus hours in several different recording venues - from under the dome at St. Paul’s Chapel at Columbia University in New York, to Nashville’s Columbia Studio. The Nashville sessions included famed pedal steel player Curly Chalker, harmonica player Charlie McCoy, and guitarist Fred Carter, Jr. who played with Simon.

The famous bullet-sounding drum was the legendary Hal Blaine of the Wrecking Crew, who they placed in a hallway next to the elevator shaft for get the effect they wanted - that sounded like a cannon going off.

Simon has said the lyrics were a metaphor for his feeling beat up by critics, but as it evolved it became more about poverty and loneliness.

The famous “lie la lie” chorus was a place-holder of Simon’s for which he hadn’t written lyrics yet… but it just kinda stuck. But he says every time he does them, he’s embarrassed.

As for legacy, it is one of the very few songs Dylan ever covered. A beauty of a ballad...

(Mary Elaine LeBey)

#Mary Elaine LeBey #songs #music #my favorites #Simon and garfunkle #The Boxer #stories #songwriters

[tabney2023]

Tupac Shakur (June 16, 1971—September 13, 1996). Keep Ya Head Up

Documentaries Available on Amazon USA:

Tupac Shakur: All Eyez On Me

The Life and Death of Tupac Shakur

Music: The Best of 2Pac available on Amazon USA

Music: All Eyez On Me

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[stone-cold-groove]

Meanwhile, back in the 60s, musical artists were thriving.

#the beatles #vintage music #record labels #music industry #recording artists #the 60s #60s music #billboard magazine #music studios #recording industry #record industry #vintage illustration #60s aesthetic #60s style #musicians #music artists #singers #songwriters #mort drucker

[idasessions]

Groupie/waitress Francine Brockey and singer-songwriter Gram Parsons, 1970. Photo by Andee Nathanson.

According to Francine’s close friend and fellow groupie, Nancy Deedrick, Francine was one of the reasons Gram and girlfriend Nancy Ross were frequently on-again/off-again throughout the late 1960s. Andee also claims the reason Gram’s appearance was so brief at the beginning of the 1970 Mad Dogs & Englishmen tour was because he was disappointed to discover Francine had moved on to Leon Russell’s drummer Chuck Blackwell.

#francine brockey #gram parsons #andee nathanson #groupies #singers #songwriters #country rock #country #folk #classic rock #the byrds #the flying burrito brothers #flying burrito brothers #mad dogs & englishmen #mad dogs and englishmen #faves

[ludmilachaibemachado]

Françoise Hardy and Sylvie Vartan🍁🦋🍁🦋🍁🦋

Via @isabelfutre on Instagram🍁🦋

#60s icons #girlsofthesixties #françoise hardy #sylvie vartan #friends #ye ye girls #singers #songwriters #actresses #🇫🇷

[ebookporn]

A real Jaskier - and he left notes.

‘Mad and offensive’ texts shed light on the role played by minstrels in medieval society

The Heege Manuscript which ‘pokes fun at everyone, high and low’ is among the earliest evidence of the life and work of a real minstrel

by Sarah Shaffi

From mocking kings and priests to encouraging audiences to get drunk, newly discovered texts at the National Library of Scotland have shed light on the role played by minstrels in medieval society.

Containing the earliest recorded use of the term “red herring” in English, the texts are part of a booklet known as the Heege Manuscript. Dr James Wade of the University of Cambridge, who discovered them, said echoes of minstrel humour can be found “in shows such as Mock the Week, situational comedies and slapstick”.

“The self-irony and making audiences the butt of the joke are still very characteristic of British standup comedy,” he added.

Throughout the middle ages, minstrels travelled between fairs, taverns and baronial halls to entertain people with songs and stories. Although fictional minstrels are common in medieval literature, references to real-life performers are rare, and the Heege Manuscript is among the first evidence of the life and work of a real minstrel.

Wade, from Cambridge’s English faculty and Girton College, said that most “medieval poetry, song and storytelling has been lost”.

READ MORE

#minstrels #archives #librarians #rare books #witcher #jaskier #songwriters #poets #storytelling #storytellers #stand up comedy

[bitbybitwrites]

SAG-AFTRA Applauds Announcement of the NO FAKES Act

October 12, 2023 

Proposed Bill Establishes Protections in Voice and Likeness Performance

Sen. Chris Coons, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Sen. Thom Tillis today announced the NO FAKES Act, a proposed bill creating new and urgently needed protections for voice and likeness in the age of generative artificial intelligence.

The proposal offers historic federal intellectual property protection against the misappropriation of voice and likeness performance in sound recordings and audiovisual works. It prohibits the unauthorized use of digital replicas without the informed consent of the individuals being replicated.

The world has seen what generative artificial intelligence can do, and witnessed the ease with which an individual can be replicated without consent. The damage to lives, and careers, is real and immediate. This proposal provides an invaluable tool for performers, allowing them to maintain control over their most valuable assets.

“A performer’s voice and their appearance are all part of their unique essence, and it’s not ok when those are used without their permission. Consent is key, and I’m grateful that Sens. Coons, Blackburn, Klobuchar and Tillis are working to give performers recourse and providing tools to remove harmful material,” said SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher.

“The explosion in popularity and capability of generative artificial intelligence has flooded the internet with AI-created songs, videos, and voice recordings which exploit the voices and likenesses of our members without consent or compensation,” said SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland. “For our members, their voice and likeness is their livelihood. They spend a lifetime improving their talent and building their value. It is outrageous to think someone can undermine that value with a few prompts and clicks on a keyboard. Thank you to Sens. Coons, Blackburn, Klobuchar and Tillis for spearheading this urgent and important effort.”

SAG-AFTRA looks forward to working with Congress to finalize and pass this historic legislation.

SAG AFTRA NEWS RELEASE HERE

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Senators Coons, Blackburn, Klobuchar, Tillis announce draft of bill to protect voice and likeness of actors, singers, performers, and individuals from AI-generated replicas

OCTOBER 12, 2023

U.S. Senator and Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) announced they have released a discussion draft of their Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act today to protect the voice and visual likenesses of individuals from unfair use through generative artificial intelligence (AI).

“Generative AI has opened doors to exciting new artistic possibilities, but it also presents unique challenges that make it easier than ever to use someone’s voice, image, or likeness without their consent,” said Senator Coons. “Creators around the nation are calling on Congress to lay out clear policies regulating the use and impact of generative AI, and Congress must strike the right balance to defend individual rights, abide by the First Amendment, and foster AI innovation and creativity. I am thankful for the bipartisan partnership of Senators Blackburn, Klobuchar, and Tillis as we work to protect all individuals from unauthorized replication and ensure that the United States sets clear rules governing the intersection of AI and intellectual property.”

“Songwriters, actors, and our incredibly talented creative community deserve the right to own their name, image, and likeness (NIL). This legislation is a good first step in protecting our creative community, preventing AI models from stealing someone’s NIL, and ensuring that those rights are given primary consideration under the law. I look forward to joining Senator Coons and my colleagues in the Senate and House to develop strong bipartisan legislation we can pass into law,” said Senator Blackburn.

“More and more, we’re seeing AI used to replicate someone’s likeness and voice in ads, images, and videos without consent or compensation. Our laws need to keep up with this quickly evolving technology,” said Senator Klobuchar. “We must put in place rules of the road to protect people from having their voice and likeness replicated through AI without their permission.”

“While AI presents extraordinary opportunities for technological advancement, it also poses some new problems, including the voice and likeness of artists being replicated to create unauthorized works,” said Senator Tillis. “We must protect against such misuse, and I’m proud to co-introduce this draft legislation to create safeguards from AI and protect the authentic work of these artists.”

The NO FAKES Act would prevent a person from producing or distributing an unauthorized AI-generated replica of an individual to perform in an audiovisual or sound recording without the consent of the individual being replicated. The person creating or sharing the unauthorized replication would be liable for the damages caused by the AI-generated fake. Exclusions are provided for the representation of an individual in works that are protected by the First Amendment, such as sports broadcasts, documentaries, biographical works, or for purposes of comment, criticism, or parody, among others.

With the rapid advance of generative AI, creators have already begun to see their voices and likenesses used without their consent in videos and songs. Notably, the song “Heart on my Sleeve,” which used AI-generated likenesses of the voices of pop stars Drake and The Weeknd, accumulated hundreds of thousands of listens on YouTube, Spotify, and other streaming sites within days and was poised to appear on streaming charts before it was removed by streaming services.

As Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Intellectual Property Subcommittee, Senator Coons has long advocated for protecting U.S. intellectual property rights and making U.S. intellectual property law more reliable, effective, and predictable. Senator Coons has held a series of hearings focused on exploring the impact of AI, proposing regulation frameworks, and ensuring U.S. leadership on AI policies.

Clickm on a link below to see the draft of the act

#sag aftra strike #sag aftra strong #sag aftra #actors strike #sagaftrastrike #sag strike #actors #musicians #singers #songwriters #music industry #film #television #movies #cinema

[kulturado]

The Story: Chrissie Hynde: ‘I’m more relaxed now. Ageing is like being a pothead again’

The Writer: Tim Adams

(Chrissie Hyde photo by David Vintiner/The Observer)

#chrissie hynde #the pretenders #pretenders #music #rock #aging rockers #aging #guardian #interviews #tim adams #songwriters #rockers #david vintiner #observer

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

Lovely NY Times Opinion Piece posted a few hours ago about Joni's Grammy performance last night. Full text below.

JONI MITCHELL, ORACLE - Peter Catapano

Joni Mitchell’s performance of “Both Sides Now” at the Grammys on Sunday night was no mere comeback party for an aging icon. Mitchell, now 80, has spent nearly a decade recovering from the effects of a brain aneurysm she suffered in 2015, which left her unable to speak or walk. Over the course of her recovery, Mitchell retaught herself how to play music and sing again, as though from scratch. She is not the artist she once was. And that was the point.

Mitchell looked like a beret-clad queen or an oracle. Seated in a comfy chair and lit by fake candlelight, she sang, banging her cane (scepter) for emphasis as though issuing proclamations. Her voice was no longer that of a songbird; it is slower and a register lower. But the sense of mastery was still there, with a few jazz moments of syncopated phrasing that showed not slowness but a control of the song’s meaning and cadences.

To me, it was Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Johnny Cash territory. It was not young, but it was beautiful.

Notably, the lyrics of “Both Sides Now” had taken on a deeper meaning.

I’ve looked at life from both sides now From win and lose and still somehow It’s life’s illusions I recall I really don’t know life at all

Susan Sontag, in her 1978 essay “Illness as Metaphor,” wrote of the two sides that must be relevant in Mitchell’s life right now.

“Everyone who is born holds dual citizenship, in the kingdom of the well and in the kingdom of the sick,” Sontag wrote. Seen through this lens, Mitchell is reporting back from the latter kingdom majestically, with more gravitas, spirit and human dignity than ever.

Or she may just be letting us know that there really aren’t two kingdoms at all. Only one.

Mitchell is beloved today for her lyrical honesty, her ingenious musical sophistication and her persistent refusal to heed the messages that would have kept her on the sidelines - "Girls can’t be rock stars. Don’t show your feelings. When you become ill or age or lose your ability to speak and walk, you should go off somewhere and hide."

She is not having any of that, which is a lesson for those of us who must confront illness, disability and mortality. Joni Mitchell’s radical vulnerability and refusal to hide has always been her greatest strength. She’s still got it.

#Joni Mitchell #music #songs #songwriters #Both Sides Now

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I'm running a survey on writing for my uni essay and am looking for some people to take it. (You don't have to be a writer to take it). If you have the time, give it a shot.

It's just some simple questions about writing and writer's block. Plus, there's a section at the end with some writing exercises to try and connect writing formats and flexibility to writer's block.

(Takes 15-30 minutes according to those who have taken it so far. Depends on how much you write)

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[stone-cold-groove]

Meanwhile, back in the 60s, musical artists were thriving.

#vintage music #record labels #music industry #recording artists #the 60s #60s music #billboard magazine #music studios #recording industry #record industry #vintage illustration #60s aesthetic #60s style #musicians #music artists #singers #songwriters #mort drucker