Dagnabit Jamir, I'm goin' fast as I can! :-/ I start classes on Monday to learn this recording business so I can get a studio up and running, but it...

To put the record straight, all South Africa has going for it is beauty. And at least one great singer/songwriter ;)

I have a really hard time just picking a title and writing a chorus for it. Â Usually the title picks me. Â I read, re-read, and pondered all of the s...

Now I understand, and I see how that would be disturbing. Beauty must be tempered with reality.

Unless you were saying she was downplaying the race problem, saying it wasn't a problem. That's a different story.

Misplaced? Jonsi, I think the woman was doing exactly what the world needs so much more of- sharing the beauty and the wonder that is common to us all...

Yup. Me too.

How about "Peaceful, free, and brave" having thrown off the shackles of war and the perceived need for war.

Yes, I'd really like to check it out. If for any reason you don't want to post a link here, you can send me a private message.

Great job on Shades of Light Jamir. The first verse could be strengthened a bit, I think, with a subtle change from: "Loose threads woven in your min...

I am pleased you did so well with the chorus. Very nice.

Red and crimson are a bit redundant, so I've made the notated changes.

Chris, I really like the "faded dream" advice. I'm taking it. Thanks!

Bad news clouds the window, anger grips your throat - I like the imagery here. I picture someone seething, probably emotionally hurt, sitting in a ca...