" Was It Just A Dream?"

" Songwriting is about getting the demon out of me." - John Lennon

John Lennon wrote about his emotions and poured them out in songs that would become some of the most important, influential and powerful ones in history.  For all the success he achieved in life, the pain he endured is described in detail.  His songwriting was his therapy and he looked for ways to achieve his dreams.  His drive to succeed was influenced by his father abandoning him, his mother's death, his aunt raising him and meeting Paul McCartney.  I can understand why John said that quote about songwriting.  Sometimes you let so much emotion build up inside that you feel that you need to release it.  There is nothing more gratifying than to write and record a song and have people relate and express feeling the same way.  That is what gives people hope.  It is important that we continue to support each other and be kind to each other. 

I have uploaded two more songs "Imperfections" and " Underneath".  I would appreciate if you took some time to listen and leave feedback on them as well as the three that I uploaded last week.  There is a lot going on lately and it should come through in my lyrics.  I do think that I am developing as a singer songwriter and have made some progress compared to a year ago.  I hope you enjoy the music and the entry.  Hope you are all well!

An update on my songwriting progress

Hello Everyone-

Just a brief note to let you know that I have three new songs uploaded on my pages.  Hope you enjoy them and feel free to leave feedback.  Looking forward to recording a few more songs in the coming weeks.  Hope everyone is well!

Sarah

" And We All Shine On, Like the Moon, the Stars and The Sun"

John Lennon's music revolved around important moments in his life.  " Julia" is a song that describes how he felt about his mother and dealing with the loss of her at such a young age.  John wrote so many great songs: "Instant Karma", " War is Over", " Power to the People", " Imagine", " Just Like Starting Over" and " 9 Dream" are some of my favorites.  The message that comes through John's songs is love, peace and that anything is possible.  He was just a lad from Liverpool with a dream... to become a successful musician.  His journey gives hope to everyone who has ever dreamt of making it big and coming from nowhere.  His message still lives on thirty years after his death. 

As for my progression, I had a recent bout of laryngitis and I am slowly getting my voice back.  Writing is going well and hope to still maintain my deadline of having some new songs recorded and uploaded by the end of the month.  I have also been looking into sending some songs to underground radio stations for some feedback and exposure.  I do hope to play a couple of open mic nights in the near future.  Hope all is well with everyone.

" Love is the Answer"- Remembering John Lennon

Today would have been John Lennon's 70th birthday.  He was a wonderful human being whose message of peace lives on in his songs.  He is the artist I will be focusing on this month as I write about singer-songwriters who influence me.  The depth of John's songs is amazing.  In his Beatle days, he wrote light hearted songs about love but as his writing developed he would write moving songs like " In My Life" and " Strawberry Fields Forever".  His solo work is where he really blossomed and was writing from the heart- " Imagine", " Working Class Hero" and " Mother" describe the hope that one day we would have peace and be able to live in harmony with one another.  It makes you wonder in the thirty years since he passed on, what would he think of the world if he was still with us?  John had a difficult childhood and overcame the odds to become a successful musician.  I can not help but be inspired by him.  To see where he came from, to actually visit the house he grew up in and be in the room where some of the classic Beatle songs where written leaves you feeling like you can accomplish anything you what no matter where you came from.  Happy 70th Birthday John! 

I am writing a lot lately... regarding the challenges in my life- trying to find a job, relationships, letting go of the past and facing the future.  I recently turned 29.... and it has occurred to me that there are many things I have not done that I would like to do before I am 30.  One of these things would be to play at least one gig.... some of the other things are very simple- for example- go horseback riding.  I have 363 days to accomplish these things.  That is all for now.  Hope to have the songs recorded and put up on the sites within the next month.  Hope you are all well!!