Last chance for you clowns to find a great song. The Broadjam reviewers are a bit on the green side when it comes to a general understanding of grammar and song writing. Singer/Songwriter/Multi-Instrumentalist Rick "Noodles" Horvath is one of the busiest musicians around the NY area. An on-going project in itself, Noodles is continually writing and recording new songs for all to enjoy.
Publishers will be happy to find many different styles of tunes to choose from and Noodles explains why. "I was never one to follow the latest trends, especially since most performers have such short lived careers. Plus the industry is always changing - noone has any idea what is good or bad anymore! They've put too many inexperienced kids in charge of companies who don't know what good music is. I've always followed my gut - whatever style comes to me is what I pursue."
all words and music written by Rick Horvath © 2003-2005 OGWA Music
web: www.RickHorvath.com
e-mail: info@RickHorvath.com
How much more can you take?
I have never been a politcally correct person. I am, though, a correct person.
I will admit that my time here with broadjam/taxi has been a huge disappointment, mostly because the reviewers could very well be too young to understand what good music is.
In fact, the entire music industry is probably run by people who are just to young to understand and appreciate a good song.
A good song is one that has a memorable melody - not a good beat which you hear so many people blasting in their cars!
Melody has been overlooked for over 10 years and it's time for writers like myself to reeducate the puplic and the industry.
Go to my web site www.RickHorvath.com and listen to some of my jukebox selections of original material. You'll see where I'm coming from.
reply from Doug Minnick
Hi Rick,
Thanks for your note. Sorry for the late reply.
I agree with all of your assessments of the state of the industry today. It's no wonder they're in so much trouble.
I'm exactly the same age as you, and it is impossible to overstate how important the Beatles are to me - if you could see my office you'd know what I mean.
However, little ol' TAXI isn't in a position to change things. I wish we were - there are plenty of changes we'd make, believe me.
We are a conduit - a reflection of the industry as it exists. It's the state of the marketplace. I know it's frustrating, but we didn't create this situation, we just reflect it.
Best to you,
Doug Minnick
From: noodles
Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2004 17:28:42 -0400
To: Doug Minnick
Subject: Re: Reply from TAXI
Hi Doug,
I've been meaning to call you, but it's been busy here. I did want to say that I feel the state of our business is a sad one. There's too many things I could mention, one being the way music is categorized. Remember when pop was songs with a tune you could hum along to?
- There are too many non-pop and non-rock artists in these respective categories.
- There really isn't any R&B out at all. It's all rap or other junk. Marvin Gaye is R&B. And he could actually sing.
So seeing this and how I recently read from your magazine that it's the public's fault for listening to this stuff, I see noone has a clue in this biz. I'm 47. The Beatles were my main influence. Melody and a strong hook are what I relate to. Sure, there were a lot of acts jumping on their bandwagon, that's how it always is - but they were so far ahead of everyone.
There are too many dopey acts on the radio today and the kids are becoming dopey because of it!
I'm attaching my 2 best tunes. When you and your peers realize that you need to try something similar to the philosophy of the industry from 20-30 years ago, you'll understand what I'm talking about.
Thank you,
Noodles
http://www.RickHorvath.com