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Hey Steven, I forget to answer your question. Yes, I'd be up for collaborating. What do you in mind?
Please resend your email... I got an "Address not found" notice and the email I sent to you was not deleivered
Hey Steven: I am listening to a few of your songs. You've got that gritty country voice without the southern accent. Also, I like the story telling the lyrics feel authentic. I just signed up today and posted one song. Haven't even had the time to finish my profile. I'm strictly a songwriter/producer not a singer and do live in Vegas. I do a lot of country but pop and other genres as well. My best, Craig
Steven...I am soooo humbled! Thank you so kindly for the five of my songs you gave a 5-Star Rating! That really means a lot to me, and the time you spent reviewing and giving me such gracious support on my works! So glad you liked them. I went onto your song page as well, and I tell you...I LOVE "For One Love" and "The Way To You and Me"....5-Stars for both my friend! I am fond of "My Mama's Way" as well. Good Stuff!! Happy for your selection on One Love...you deserve it! Vicki
My pleasure... I literally fell in love with Love Me... Such a good song... I just haven't had time to listen to the rest of your songs on Broadjam... there's probably many more gems that I haven't heard yet!! My Mama's Way was actually selected a few years ago in ongoing needs for Miranda Lambert and Mellisa Etheridge, but no call back yet... and it's been on and off the top 10 lists on Broad jam for years... so glad you like it! I've got another song, lyrics only, called Closer to Laughter... I couldn't get the musician who wrote the instrumental to give up the rights or collaborate... Very simple acoustic guitar based ballad... Would you have time to consider a collaboration on this? Obviously, I'd have to send you the lyrics before giving me an answer, but let me know if you'd like to read the lyrics and I'll get them to you... ?"?️??"?️
Congrats on getting "For One Love" selected! Simple, stripped down vibe with powerful, even desperate declaration. Not looking to intrude on any trade secrets, but I'm curious about your process and this line in one of your replies: You will "send Michael 3 more songs to produce for me." My method in Toronto is to cobble together a demo with my vocal, some harp where it works, and a click or drum track to set the groove. Then I gather some musicians I trust and work out the song in a rehearsal before I commit to studio time. How do you folks get it done? BTW - "For One Love's" sound and production values are first class. Looking forward to your reply. One more thing, what's your handicap?
Thanks for the sweet words about the song!! Much appreciated!!! I write the lyrics for all my songs... I use different artists for the music... I've collaborated on a few songs with the guy that wrote the music to For One Love... Oddly enough this is the only blues song I've ever written and recorded... I'm working on a few more currently, and hope to get them recorded within a month or so... I'm actually all over the map... contemporary country, country rock, country pop, pop, rock and even a little RandB, etc... All the way to quirky like Mouse in the Corner if you've listened to any of my other tracks on Broadjam... I'm always looking for new artists to collaborate with!! Anyway, I create a Rough Demo/melody in my studio at home then send the MP3 to my engineer/producer in Nashville... I also send him the WAV file for the music, he schedules a singer then records, mixes and masters the song... He will add instruments if we decide it needs a guitar solo or strings for example... I also work with Michael to write original tracks for my songs like Bottle in a Message and I'll Sing Anyway... So thanks again and I'll have a listen to your stuff as soon as I get a chance!!
Thanks Steven... appreciate the candor and insights.
Hey Steven! I am back....the strikes are over, so email me if you want to Co-Write.. I have some lyrics for you....I hope you have a great Christmas and a very Happy New Year....Vicki J
Hi Vicki... So glad the strike is over for everyone involved!! I've written several new songs since the strike started and, since I had no idea when it was going to be over, I have been working with my producer in Nashville to get them recorded... However, I'd still love to collaborate with you! I have moved to Santa Rosa, CA from Vegas and I'm thrilled to be here, but I'm crazy busy for the next 2 weeks trying to get settled... including building a barn for work and a small man cave that will include a small studio... I'd love to read some of your lyrics and I'll you some of mine if you'd like to get going on collaborating... I'll make the time at night to read and offer thoughts!!! Thanks for getting back to me and, again, congrats to all on getting through the strike... Lastly, any thoughts on pitching For One Love as it is or do you think it needs some work to get it ready to get out there?
Hey Steven, I am happy to hear you have been in production and getting material recorded with your producer in Nashville! No rush on my end, as I completely understand your move to CA, as I just wanted to tell you I am back in production mode myself. You get settled in and we can look into the new year to try to collaborate if you like. I have been to Santa Rosa, and I wish you much happiness in your home! As for your lyrics "One Love," are those the same as "Forever Now?" Those would absolutely make a wonderful storyline to a song! It flowed in content and has substance. Get that out there! Have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year Steven! Vicki
Hey Steve- Hope you are well...Looks to me like you moved? We should chat sometime and catch up my friend.. All the best, Ed
Great hear from you Ed! I'm on the road right now, but I'll get back to you in a few hours... ðŸ¤ðŸŽ¼ðŸ¤
Sounds great
Hey Ed... Sorry but I ran pout of time yesterday. I'm in Santa Rosa, CA. confirming final details for my move here later this year. I had been taking care of my mom for the last 13 years, but she died last August so I moved from Santa Cruz area to Vegas to get my life back and just paly golf all the time... when I wasn't writing lyrics!!! Vegas is not my ideal place to live! Golf is great but that's not enough to keep me there. A friend of mine that I've known since high school has 2 acres in Santa Rosa and made me an amazing offer to move here, design and build her a 22' diameter gazebo and 44'x60' barn with a 1200 SF living unit inside the barn... She has an endless list of remodel projects too and she wants me to help her with all those too... Bottom line, I've agreed to all her conditions and they property is amazing so I'll be moving here before December of this year... It's gonna be great for this old cowboy!!! I'm still writing and I'm about ready to send Michael 3 more songs to produce for me!!! I was also contacted by a woman whose been in the biz for over 40 years I believe and she loves my lyrics and especially my song For One Love... She wants permission to pitch my stuff and shes got a team for that and a team to write and record anything I may want to do... She's stuck with the strike going on, but as soon as that's over, we'll get at it... Her name is Vicki Johnson at vickijohnsonmusic.com... quite the resume!!! All in all I'm doing OK and feeling better all the time... Once I get out of Vegas, I'll really get inspired to get back to work and writing again in a really positive environment... Hope you're doing great and I know you're still writing great music cause I try and listen every time you post a new song!!! Thanks again for reaching out... Always a joy to hear from you... Steven
Steve So sorry to of your mom's passing... But so glad everything else is going well for you.. I really like the song you have on Country/Americana top 10 chart, something about Mama's Way.. Great demo also! Nice to hear of the lady taking an interest in your songs also! So, your going to be back in California? Great! We'll have to stay at bit more in touch my friend... All the best to you my friend.. Ed
Where exactly do you live? Even though I've got a ton of stuff going on, I'm also thinking of traveling a bit and I'd love to meet you at some point!! I definitely want to get to Nashville to visit Michael and maybe sit in on a recording session for one of my songs... Thanks for the sweet words about My Mama's Way!!
Hey Steve I live with n Buffalo NY...A long way from California! Hey, who is Mike in Nashville you are talking about? You've got me curious now... Talk to you soon... Ed
Michael Salacuse... He has recorded all of my songs for me... I come up with lyrics, rough demos and melodies then he hires singers, writes the music if necessary and records the songs... Andrea Standley introduced me to Michael 10 years ago...
Hey gang... Please check out my latest... Bottle in a Message...
New version of Mouse... A few melody changes... A few new words... Hope you all love it!!
Hi Steve!
Outstanding song and message
Hello, I'm new here., any info., or suggestions on how to get the most out of this web-site would be greatly appreciated. Thanks very much. Steve
Hey Steve... Welcome to Broadjam... Persistence is my advice... Make as many connections as you can... Submit to licensing opportunities, but be very specific when matching your song to the opportunity... Review other artists songs as much as possible... Send out notifications to all your connections when you post new songs... You'll get the hang of it quick... Best of luck... Steven
Hey Steve... Great info... Thanks so much...
Just heard Love Like Glass and love it. That you singing?
Thanks Mark... I much appreciate the kind words about Love Like Glass... I WISH that was me singing... I do all my own rough demos, but I work with a studio in Nashville and I choose from 5-6 different singers depending on the song... I write lyrics and create the melodies... I haven't had time yet, but I'll get over to your home page and have a listen to your music ASAP... Thanks again...
To a few of my Broadjam friends... I just want to share my latest tune... Off Runnin'... Once again, the tune is about probably my favorite subject... Hope you are all dog lovers...
Thank you Julia... I look at my dog Cody and I just can't help myself... There are so many songs in his eyes...
Awww! What kind of dog?! We have an English pointer...Amber..:).... she is my youngest son's Bff....all my other kids are in school so he has no choice then to hang with her and me of course, during the day;))
Cody's picture is in "My Photos" on my Broadjam profile... He's a rescue, but everyone we ask says he's probably an English Shepperd... Ain't they just the best!!!
:))!!
Steven, thanks for the add and the FIVE STARS on my tune RETURNING HOME! Peace, Michael
Hey just listened to WHAT I KNOW MY DOG WOULD SAY--cool idea...great sentiment---NICE country voice. Back at ya on compliments--:)
Thank you Michael... Much appreciated... BTW... Would you ever consider doing vocals for another artists songs? I have a couple of other songs that I think your voice would be great for... The instrumental tracks are done and wonderfully produced... If not, absolutely no biggie... Your voice just connected with me on so many levels, I had to ask... Thanks again...
Steven, thanks so much for TRUSTING me with your tunes. Unfortunately at the moment, I can't take on one more bit of work of any kind. I am in the intense mode of writing, recording a brand new CD which I am hoping to finish by years end. And not to mention, my vocal cords are still pretty weak, as I am recovering from 3 polyps being healed--If I sing during the day even a little they are still very tired and sore. So, I have to save it for my tunes. HOPEFULLY we'll get some REAL strength going here. I see a doc in a few and we'll see. NOT TO BORE YOU which I JUST DID--HA! But that's where I am at, at the moment. Should I not be in the middle of things, I'd have some time, energy and hence vocal chords to spare. I know it takes a lot to learn and sing a song WELL--can't just wing it. Anyway, with that long--soliloquy--:) Again, I thank you for the compliments & offer. I'd LOVE to hear the tunes when they are done. Peace, Michael
Michael, Save that voice my boy!!! Disappointing that you won't be able do a vocal for me at this time, but maybe at some point in the future... In the mean time... Very cool about your new project... I'll be looking for it... And I'll also let you know when mine comes out which should be within a month or so... And, BTW, NOT bored... Just grateful you took the time to consider my offer and respond... Much appreciated... Thx and my best to you...
" Last straws" what a beautiful song !! Such visual lyrics!! Awesome male vocals!! Love the piano thoughout( the intro. Captured me right away)!... LOVED IT!!
Julia, what a wonderful way to wake up in the morning... To such sweet words about Last Straws... Very much appreciated... Thank you!!!
Awww!! You are very welcome!!! Truly loved it:)!!
Hi Steven.. Congrats on your selection of the "Dog" song, excellent writing! Keep up the good work...Ed
Ed, Thanks so much for the note... Much appreciated... Hope you are well and having a wonderful holiday!!!
Ed, Just anted to let you know that Ron Wallace did the vocal... I know he's worked for you in the past and thought you might want to know... And thanks again for taking the time to write me about the song selection... That really meant a lot to me... Steven
Yes, Ron did a great job..Was that a songsinc track?
Yes... another songsinc track... And they did a great job on the demo too...
Ed, I just noticed they also selected your song for the opportunity... How could they not... it's a beautiful song... It takes me to my rivers!! Hope it works out for both of us!!!... Congrats!!! Steven
Yeah, they were "teetering" for a while..lol They played it quite a number of times before the chose it.. Just received the agreement, reading it over now..Happy New Year Steven!!! Ed
Hi! Love" stay with me" beautiful testimony of love for a father!!!!! Great vocals.. Very heartfelt! Blessings.. Julia:)
Julia, Thanks so much for the sweet words about Stay With Me... I lost my dad a couple of years ago and he is still easy to love... The song was a tribute to a great guy!!! I listened to all of your songs too... You do have an amazing voice... It effortlessly draws me in every time... I have a dear friend that does my female vocals otherwise I'd seriously consider asking you... The pure, simple beauty of your voice is much appreciated... Steven
Wow! Thank you so very much!!!! That was so heartfelt to say!!! So grateful for your positive words!!!! I have a special- sweet relationship with my dad, He is in very early stages of altzheimer's..... If I think about it too much .. My heart just aches on end... He is an every inspiration to me in every way , shape and form!!! Thk you for sharing about your father... I pray for the strength to let him go home to Our Father someday! My little 4 yr. old , Bradley has " poppy" ( my dad) as a sidekick.. They are 2 peas in a pod!! So I am thkful for every day we have with him:)... Blessings... Julia:)
Stay With Me . . . great song Steve !
Hi Steve, thanks for the review, I "cleaned" the lyrics up a huge amount, maybe I should bite the bullet and do the original back on. Cheers, Rob