|
9 members (CTthomas, Gary E. Andrews, bennash, Fdemetrio, texritter, Kay-lynn Carew, 3 invisible),
22,895
guests, and
5,112
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
Welcome to the Just Plain Folks forums! You are currently viewing our forums as a Guest which gives you limited access to most of our discussions and to other features.
By joining our free community you will have access to post and respond to topics, communicate privately with our users (PM), respond to polls, upload content, and access many other features. Registration is fast, simple, and absolutely free; so please join our community today!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
JPF is Back
by John Lawrence Schick - 07/30/26 06:35 PM
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
néomí
by Gary E. Andrews - 07/24/26 08:58 PM
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 8,574
JPF Mentor
|
OP
JPF Mentor
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 8,574 |
I'm holding a little JPF song contest, in a previous thread, the first five songwriters who posted would be entered. The winner gets a free demo. If this gets a good response, I might do it again in the future. Here are the contest songs in the order they were posted: Moker Jarret's Song http://soundclick.com/share?songid=6592517John Crandall's Song http://soundclick.com/share?songid=6584343Kevin Emmrich's Song http://soundclick.com/share?songid=6312081Vicki Flawith's song http://soundclick.com/share?songid=6552760David Kraut's song http://www.broadjam.com/player/playerhosting.asp?play_file=12663_371987 The rules are: listen to each song and vote for your favorite. To keep the contest fair, make sure you listen to each one and pick your favorite song, not your favorite person. You may, if you wish, read the lyrics as well, you can find them here: http://www.jpfolks.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/621601/page/1#Post621601The contest lasts until June 8 at noon. You need to vote to see the results as they mount up. Have fun, good luck to all, and may the best song win!
You've got to know your limitations. I don't know what your limitations are. I found out what mine were when I was twelve. I found out that there weren't too many limitations, if I did it my way. -Johnny Cash It's only music. -niteshift Mike Dunbar Music
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 4,507
Top 100 Poster
|
|
Top 100 Poster
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 4,507 |
Mike- thanks for organizing this, and for your time and effort on behalf of the entrants, and ultimately the winner of the demo...we, the writers who submitted, should not vote- right?
Vicki- i'd sing my own too, if i sang like you...moker
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831
Top 30 Poster
|
|
Top 30 Poster
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,831 |
Hey Mike... and contestants:
Great participation and some really nice songs. Congratulations all around. Can't wait to hear the final demo of the winning song. A real nice gesture, Mike... thanks for the opportunity.
Dave
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 8,574
JPF Mentor
|
|
OP
JPF Mentor
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 8,574 |
Moker, contestants can vote as long as they follow the rules  Dave, Thanks. This is fun. If folks like it, I'll do it again.
You've got to know your limitations. I don't know what your limitations are. I found out what mine were when I was twelve. I found out that there weren't too many limitations, if I did it my way. -Johnny Cash It's only music. -niteshift Mike Dunbar Music
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 8,574
JPF Mentor
|
|
OP
JPF Mentor
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 8,574 |
And they're tied up at one apiece! We may need superdelegates to make the decision!
You've got to know your limitations. I don't know what your limitations are. I found out what mine were when I was twelve. I found out that there weren't too many limitations, if I did it my way. -Johnny Cash It's only music. -niteshift Mike Dunbar Music
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 8,574
JPF Mentor
|
|
OP
JPF Mentor
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 8,574 |
Wow, the picture changes, the votes are mounting up, so far in the lead is...no, I won't give away the candy store. You want to know? You gotta vote.
Don't tell! Make 'em vote. Vote now! Vote ethically! Vote for your favorite song!
Mike
You've got to know your limitations. I don't know what your limitations are. I found out what mine were when I was twelve. I found out that there weren't too many limitations, if I did it my way. -Johnny Cash It's only music. -niteshift Mike Dunbar Music
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 10,943 Likes: 3
Top 10 Poster
|
|
Top 10 Poster
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 10,943 Likes: 3 |
I had to vote -- the suspense was killing me. I have listened to all the songs at least three times and every time I listen the 'competition' seems to get better. Good luck to all involved and a hearty thanks to Mike for the big "kick" of excitement.
I think that a high voting turnout will increase the chances that Mike will want to do this again in the future!
Kevin
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 4,037 Likes: 1
Top 100 Poster
|
|
Top 100 Poster
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 4,037 Likes: 1 |
Good luck all!
I voted!
Thanks Mike.. this is a neat contest!
Joanne
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 3,639
Top 100 Poster
|
|
Top 100 Poster
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 3,639 |
I voted but I didn't see the results- where do we see them?
"Imagination is more important than knowledge." - Albert Einstein
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 66
Serious Contributor
|
|
Serious Contributor
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 66 |
I cheated a little. My criteria for voting was which song did I think would benefit the most from this demo.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 8,574
JPF Mentor
|
|
OP
JPF Mentor
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 8,574 |
I voted but I didn't see the results- where do we see them? Joe, If you voted, it should appear in the first post of the thread. If not, there's some glitch. I'm seeing the results fine.
You've got to know your limitations. I don't know what your limitations are. I found out what mine were when I was twelve. I found out that there weren't too many limitations, if I did it my way. -Johnny Cash It's only music. -niteshift Mike Dunbar Music
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 8,574
JPF Mentor
|
|
OP
JPF Mentor
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 8,574 |
I cheated a little. My criteria for voting was which song did I think would benefit the most from this demo. Cary, No problem. Since I benefit the most by no one winning so I don't have to do the demo, I did the same thing by not voting
You've got to know your limitations. I don't know what your limitations are. I found out what mine were when I was twelve. I found out that there weren't too many limitations, if I did it my way. -Johnny Cash It's only music. -niteshift Mike Dunbar Music
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 6,114
Top 40 Poster
|
|
Top 40 Poster
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 6,114 |
I listened to all of them all the way through and voted.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 9,649
Top 20 Poster
|
|
Top 20 Poster
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 9,649 |
I read, I listened, I voted. Now, I am waiting.
Thank you, Mike, for your infinite generosity.
Alan
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,401
Top 100 Poster
|
|
Top 100 Poster
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,401 |
I cheated a little. My criteria for voting was which song did I think would benefit the most from this demo. Cary, No problem. Since I benefit the most by no one winning so I don't have to do the demo, I did the same thing by not voting ROTFL!!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,541
Top 100 Poster
|
|
Top 100 Poster
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,541 |
Thanks so much Mike, wow!  I voted!  Michele Aussie girl from down under
Last edited by Michele Bolton; 06/02/08 08:13 PM.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 336
Serious Contributor
|
|
Serious Contributor
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 336 |
Interesting!!!!
Thanks Mike...cool idea,
Tony
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 6,895
Top 40 Poster
|
|
Top 40 Poster
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 6,895 |
This is fun. Hope you're inspired to do it again. Thanks for your generosity.
Ricki
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 5,725
Top 50 Poster
|
|
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 5,725 |
Voted, I played A&R guy, just listened to the 1st 30 seconds. You had to grab my attention fast
http://www.soundclick.com/louistwinn"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away." Thoreau
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,554
Top 200 Poster
|
|
Top 200 Poster
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,554 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 253
Serious Contributor
|
|
Serious Contributor
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 253 |
This is such a great opportunity, thanks Mike Dunbar! I had fun listening and voting, I hope there will be a huge response!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 11,806
Top 10 Poster
|
|
Top 10 Poster
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 11,806 |
Hi Mike,
This is a terrific opportunity!! Once again...your generosity shines through. I listened and voted. Can't wait to hear the finished product. Whoever wins WILL be thrilled with their demo!!
Hugs,
Bobbie
They'll tell you success in the music biz is all about who you know...but the truth is...it's about who knows you. Gallup 'n Dawg Music
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 177
Serious Contributor
|
|
Serious Contributor
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 177 |
Hi There,
That's the good thing about Soundclick, you can form a pretty quick opinion of how high a particular writer is up that old ladder . one was close to the top one was half way down,
the others didn't know where the ladder was.
That's a shame because there are so many great books on writing,
songs around. and they will direct you to the ladder.
No offence meant just being honest,
"Life Is A Contact Sport."
Have been working at E.M.I. Hayes U.K. in many departments starting as Tea Boy and worked through to A and R, New Artist Management,
Co Writing , with Boy Bands, and some solo acts
I have always played in bands,
SPLIT LEVEL
psuedonymn of course to many thieves and robbers on the web these days
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 236
Serious Contributor
|
|
Serious Contributor
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 236 |
I listened to all five (one for each toe)and voted.
"The Famous Foot" ROCKS.....thanks Mike.
JBW
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 10,943 Likes: 3
Top 10 Poster
|
|
Top 10 Poster
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 10,943 Likes: 3 |
35 votes so far -- not bad! I think 100 votes would be a smashing success.
Louis: Good point about having to grab your audience in the first 30 seconds. So easy to waste time building the song up and lose your listeners too early. I am all for songs that build and twist, but your 1st 30 seconds has got to be great and distinctive, too. When you think about most "great" songs, you can tell what song it is after the very first second!
Split Level: Is a step stool acceptable?
Kevin
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 7,162 Likes: 29
Top 40 Poster
|
Top 40 Poster
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 7,162 Likes: 29 |
The two running neck and neck for first are the ones I thought best. We'll see how it ends up.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 3,639
Top 100 Poster
|
|
Top 100 Poster
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 3,639 |
Mike, why not, the next time around, open it up to the top 25 songs and then you can choose the top 5 for the vote.
"Imagination is more important than knowledge." - Albert Einstein
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,524
Top 100 Poster
|
|
Top 100 Poster
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,524 |
Great idea Mike!
I voted also.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 5,788
Top 40 Poster
|
|
Top 40 Poster
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 5,788 |
Was actually torn between two but you only get one vote. May the best song win. Very benevolent Mike on your part!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 6,589 Likes: 1
Top 40 Poster
|
|
Top 40 Poster
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 6,589 Likes: 1 |
I voted for that one song, you know, that one I voted for?
Mike, you sure know how to live life well.
But I'd like to direct your attention, if I may, to Global Warming, as well as Hillary Clinton, and the notion of religion being real or not. Because we all know the correct answers to those questions...right?...
Thread Drifters Rule
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 5,608
Top 50 Poster
|
|
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 5,608 |
Oh cool! I'll listen shortly and vote. Fun idea, Mike! I'm with Samuel(Joe) though, on next time YOU pick the top 5 of 25 - saying this having not listened to anything yet - but, you know, then you have to listen to 25 songs instead of 5... hm... Very generous of you and I think it's one way cool contest. Linda
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 6,589 Likes: 1
Top 40 Poster
|
|
Top 40 Poster
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 6,589 Likes: 1 |
4 of 60.
It should be four out of sixty songs, Mike. And not just sixty songs, but sixty of the best songs, chosen by you.
Then you have to demo four of them each week.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 8,574
JPF Mentor
|
|
OP
JPF Mentor
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 8,574 |
Mark, I'm not going to judge sixty songs for free. Who do you think I am, Brian Austin Whitney? I have no interest in picking out the songs. That's why I made it first come first serve. My rules are unfair. No doubt about it. Anyone wants fair rules, start their own contest
You've got to know your limitations. I don't know what your limitations are. I found out what mine were when I was twelve. I found out that there weren't too many limitations, if I did it my way. -Johnny Cash It's only music. -niteshift Mike Dunbar Music
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 12,082 Likes: 1
Top 10 Poster
|
|
Top 10 Poster
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 12,082 Likes: 1 |
4 of 60.
It should be four out of sixty songs, Mike. And not just sixty songs, but sixty of the best songs, chosen by you.
Then you have to demo four of them each week. Oh c'mon - Mike can do four in a day I voted earlier - was a tough choice. Thanks again, Mike - very cool of you! Scott
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 840
Serious Contributor
|
|
Serious Contributor
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 840 |
My vote is in, it was a tough decision! Mike, this is so wonderful of you to do this.
Last edited by Brenda152; 06/05/08 01:11 PM.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 5,608
Top 50 Poster
|
|
Top 50 Poster
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 5,608 |
Voted! Hard call - but the top two in the running are the two best of this bunch IMO. Good luck everyone!
Linda
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 8,574
JPF Mentor
|
|
OP
JPF Mentor
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 8,574 |
There's one day left. Every vote counts! We may have to look at the paper ballots. Maybe it will be left up to the Supreme Court! Voting ends at noon tomorrow, I won't get back home until about 3 or 4pm tomorrow, so the suspense will be killing me!
Vote now!!!!!!!
All the Best,
Mike
You've got to know your limitations. I don't know what your limitations are. I found out what mine were when I was twelve. I found out that there weren't too many limitations, if I did it my way. -Johnny Cash It's only music. -niteshift Mike Dunbar Music
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 30
Casual Observer
|
|
Casual Observer
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 30 |
Mike, Thanks again for hosting this contest -- it was a thrill to be a part of it! Cheers, David >>>>>>>>>> www.davidkraut.comwww.myspace.com/dkraut* Hear Texas artist Shiela Harrison sing David's songs "Liquid Sunshine" and "Change of a Dress" on her debut album at www.myspace.com/shielaharrison
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 4,507
Top 100 Poster
|
|
Top 100 Poster
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 4,507 |
Vicki, congratulations to you, and to everyone who entered and voted thanks to you as well...Mike, your generosity is even bigger than your foot...ha... we'll all look forward to hearing this when it's done and thanks so much for the opportunity...moker
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 2,814
Top 100 Poster
|
|
Top 100 Poster
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 2,814 |
I voted ! ! ! Nice job everyone ! !
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 8,574
JPF Mentor
|
|
OP
JPF Mentor
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 8,574 |
Congratulations Vicki Flawith, the winner!
It was a tough competition, all the songs are very good, but the votes are tallied and Hummingbird flew away with the prize!
Vicki, give me a PM and we'll discuss direction for the demo. I'm looking forward to working on it.
Congratulations to all the songwriters who participated, good work all. Thanks to all those who voted. We'll definitely do this again before too long. I'm already thinking of some devious twists to the contest, "Mmwa ha ha ha!"
All the Best,
Mike
You've got to know your limitations. I don't know what your limitations are. I found out what mine were when I was twelve. I found out that there weren't too many limitations, if I did it my way. -Johnny Cash It's only music. -niteshift Mike Dunbar Music
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 5,788
Top 40 Poster
|
|
Top 40 Poster
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 5,788 |
Hi Mike, Not to change the subject Mike, but I couldn't find the post about the Pineyfest Demos coming up. I forget the cut off date. Was going to bump it if I found it but couldn't. Could you bump it or let me know the cut off date. If I remember correctly it was $110.00 plus $50 extra if we used another vocalist like Heather, is that correct? Thank you. Best, Lynn P.S. Congratulations Vikki!!!!
Last edited by Lynn Orloff; 06/09/08 02:36 AM.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,401
Top 100 Poster
|
|
Top 100 Poster
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,401 |
Wow, I'm stunned! All the songs were great. I'm over the moon to have the opportunity to work with Mike,
hugs
Vikki
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 8,574
JPF Mentor
|
|
OP
JPF Mentor
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 8,574 |
Well, Congrats again to Vikki (don't know why I started calling her Vicki? Sorry Vikki) We've PM'ed. I'll be getting an arranged rough demo from her soon and will start work on the demo.
Hey Lynn, I've bumped the Pineyfest Demo Derby threads on both the General Message Forum and the Lyric 3 Forum. I'm figuring out more ways to do it "long distance," I'll be posting more info on that in the next few days.
Again, thanks all for participating.
All the Best,
Mike
You've got to know your limitations. I don't know what your limitations are. I found out what mine were when I was twelve. I found out that there weren't too many limitations, if I did it my way. -Johnny Cash It's only music. -niteshift Mike Dunbar Music
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 7,997
Top 20 Poster
|
|
Top 20 Poster
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 7,997 |
I voted too.. Congrats Vikki & thanks for doing this Mike it was very very cool. And went very smoothly. I know I don't have to remind anyone, about the Demo Derby Anyone who can and doesn't take advantage of that situation is completely out of there mind. It's like walking into a store with only enough money to buy a 13 inch TV and walking out with a 50 inch Widescreen Plasma TV No kiddin!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 8,574
JPF Mentor
|
|
OP
JPF Mentor
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 8,574 |
Thanks Mike. It means a lot to me, coming from you, sir.
The contest was fun, Vikki is "tweaking" the song just a bit before sending me the final version for the demo. Once I get that done, I'll run another contest, I'm already thinking of some fun variations.
All the Best,
Mike
You've got to know your limitations. I don't know what your limitations are. I found out what mine were when I was twelve. I found out that there weren't too many limitations, if I did it my way. -Johnny Cash It's only music. -niteshift Mike Dunbar Music
|
|
|
|
We would like to keep the membership in Just Plain Folks FREE! Your donation helps support the many programs we offer including Road Trips and the Music Awards.
|
|
|
Forums118
Topics128,857
Posts1,185,011
Members21,479
| |
Most Online236,505
Jul 1st, 2026
|
|
|
"The music industry is filled with risk takers, but not so filled with people who educate themselves before taking the leap." –Brian Austin Whitney
|
|
|
|
![[Linked Image]](http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/4640/nghbeyvhnpbuajrwragz.gif)
