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Good question..
and it should be easy to answer, who is spud? where is spud? what is spud? all perfectly simple questions. The easiest way to to answer is virtual, not in the sense that the answer is virtual, or that spud is virtual but that the concept is one of virtuality.. if you get the meaning.. at least virtually.
I'm a virtual musician, so I don't exist in the "real" world, well I do of course but you won't see me perform my music anywhere ... not just yet anyway. I started this project in March 2006 and I'm interested to see if what I do appeals in any way to anyone around this ever shrinking planet which we are gradually destroying .. whoops went all political for a moment there ...
What's interesting here is that this site (which incidentally I've built myself) should record my developing talents (if I've got any) particularly in using a laptop as a virtual studio. No fancy gear here just my laptop, some software and my acoustic guitar and voice (such as it is). Aaah my voice, now there's a conundrum (whatever that is) What is clear though is that a voice can carry everything before it even if the song's not that good. My problem is I've got a crap voice so I've got to work hard to achieve anything acceptable, but I think it's more a confidence thing than anything else. We can hear emotion in a voice and the only emotion you'll hear in my voice at the moment is embarrassment.!
I love music. It's the most powerful thing I know and it affects everyone. Now I know you don't want to know what colour eyes I've got, but you may want to know a bit more about me. I did the rock and roll bit suffering for my cause in several bands until I grew tired of living in a van with our gear, constantly being told how great we were but always being at least 2 steps away from "making it". The problem is as always the business is full of sharks and I got tired of getting my arse bit and being skint. So I chucked the towel in and settled down into a normal life. Thing is I miss the excitement and need my fix so with all these tunes in my head, I'm trying to combine the two.. it's quite funny really cos when we've finished our evening meal and cleared away the pots, while they're all watching the telly (which I can't stand anymore) out comes my laptop (oooh mrs) and there I sit working on my next song.
The lyrics? Well yes maybe I am a bit angry and pissed off with the Bush & Blair show like everyone else it seems but I'm not depressed about my world. Far from it, I'm an optimist and my wife and kids make me happy so who cares.. and I do try where possible to inject some northern humour into my songs ... maybe people will like what I do and then maybe not, but without trying how will I ever know? at the end of the day, writing songs is what matters to me not my voice, so hopefully as time goes by, and as my technique improves, I'll get some positive feedback and who knows maybe it will inspire me to get a band together go back on the road again.. anyone got an old transit van for sale...?!
Spud
Peace and happiness
The best way to contact spud is to send a message. Any feedback about his music is particularly encouraged as long as it uses words such as amazing, brilliant, fantastic, you've changed my life, where have you been all this time, where can I come and see you, can I sign you to my record label, can I have your underpants, please send me a photo, some body hair..
I'm adding to the site regularly with new material available for free download. Your comments have been very positive, thanks to all who have sent feedback. I can only do what I do..do..dobe..do..
April 2008
I'm in the process of getting a band together, playing to a
backing track isn't ideal..
Spread the word
Choose
from the following sets, latest songs Set 1.
Click MP3 to listen, right click and choose "Save As" to
download,
click Lyrics to view, Ctrl-P to print.
I'd appreciate it if you'd let me know what you think, click comment while you're listening or downloading, it'll only take a sec.. Thanks
Updated 28/05/08