Logic Pro recently had a tiny but big update – tiny in that it was just the addition of new sounds and big because it affected the entire sound library. While browsing the sound library I discovered the “Dusky Blues” sound pack and just had to what I could come up with when I heard that super cool, bluesy sound. Enjoy!
Mixed in headphones.
This April marks the 30th anniversary of National Poetry Writing Month. When I signed with my literary agent for my novel Real Women Wear Red, she told me that my writing was “poetic, almost lyrical” and I wondered what that meant so I started exploring poetry and songwriting.
When I wrote my first official song for professional feedback, the mentor asked if I knew the difference between a poem and a lyric. It was obviously a poem. He helped me turn that poem into lyrics and it became “Everybody Lies.” Often my song lyrics start off as a poem. But can lyrics also be a poem?
What about “Just Another Dude.” Is it a poem or strictly a song?
“Just Another Dude”
You were the one I’d dreamed about
You were the one who hurt me most when I found out
I thought you’d be the one who’d be there forever
No, not ever
It may seem so simple from where you stand
You think you can just reach for my hand
But let me tell you something that may seem rude
You’re nothing more than just another dude
When we were together
We thought we were so clever
But that’s what you do when you are young
When you feel so strong
It may seem so simple from where you stand
You think you can just reach for my hand
But let me tell you something that may seem rude
You’re nothing more than just another dude
You know I hate plans that fall apart
I play my hand from the start
You like secrets I can tell for sure
Under cover lover is the allure
It may seem so simple from where you stand
You think you can just reach for my hand
But let me tell you something that may seem rude
You’re nothing more than just another dude
What do you think? A poem? A song? I can only hear it as a song now, especially with the repetitive hook.
Here’s the song written during FAWM 2025.
Last month we sailed Sun Princess. As a music and entertainment lover/creator, I’ve found Princess Cruises to not live up to my expectations. I especially was not a fan of the Piazza – where was the club feel?
But Sun Princess exceeded my expectations and on the Sphere Class, they’ve done it right. The talent was well, super-talented, and the Piazza had a great vibe/flow to it. So here’s some clips from my recent Sun Princess cruise and my original song, “Living My Best Life” paired together. Hope you enjoy!
Mixed in headphones.
My favorite songs I’ve written vary from time to time. But usually it’s the song I’m working on. But, in-between challenges, looking back, as of this moment, these are my top songs that I wrote during the songwriting challenges hosted by the FAWM (February Album Writing Month) community.
This collection includes comments from the FAWM community, where available. This is such a treasured testimony to some of my best times in the music community. Thank you!
Like my dad loved to listen to music, strap on some headphones, sit back, and enjoy. Thanks for listening!
As part of Nov/Nov (the replacement for NaNoWriMo), I started writing a novel called “Night Moon.” And as I was writing, I began imagining a concept album inspired by that story. This was my focus for FAWM 2026. This is the title song.
As you can see from the comments I share in the video, the response to this song was so overwhelmingly positive that I must finished the novel.
The photo was taken aboard Star of the Seas and was the perfect thing for this project.
Mixed in headphones.
The second comment video from FAWM 2026 is for “Tequila, Take Me Home,” one of my favorite songs. Love it when somebody “gets” what I’m trying to say here.
Mixed in headphones.
Actor, musician, author Jonathan Jackson said in his book, The Mystery of Art, that if your audience is 10 or 10,000, perform like it’s 10,000.
Still, in my latest video on YouTube, I’m still waiting for 10 views. But, yeah, I get the idea behind it. No matter how small your audience, give it your all. Something we need to be reminded me of when it feels like nobody is watching, listening, reading.
Because, as much as I’d love to grow my audience, in the end, I do it for myself. I need my music and books. I need to create. I need to express myself through these avenues. And if others enjoy what I do, that’s awesome!
Thank you!
Kathy Holmes @ Screamie Birds Studios 