FAWM: Paul_Pedersen (@paul

Paul_Pedersen

@paul_pedersen

Songs

Joined

2023

North Bay, Ontario, Canada
paulpedersen.bandcamp.com

I'm baaack! This is my third round of FAWM. While that seems significant to me, since I started off thinking I couldn't do it, I know so many people here have a much longer history than me.

I'm slowest at lyrics, so I'm open to collaborating with someone with strengths in that department. I've been lucky in past sessions to accelerate my output by finding inspiring lyrics from other participants. I'm looking forward to continuing past relationships and finding new partners to provide music for. If you're a lyricist and I haven't found you, don't be afraid to reach out. If your words can capture my imagination, there may be a song coming out of it.

I've managed to find some success getting radio play in the UK and I'm looking for more stations that will consider songs from unsigned artists. (I still have trouble referring to myself as a artist.) Anyway, if you know of stations that consider songs from people without label support, let me know. Maybe I'll eventually earn enough to buy a small cup of coffee.

For those who care about technical stuff, I use a UA Volt 476P interface to get sound in and out of my Studio One 7 DAW. My main microphones are both from Røde, an NT1A for vocals and an NT3 for the acoustic guitar.

My main songwriting guitar is a Stonebridge G22CR. My play-out-in-public guitar is a modified 1966 Telecaster. Most of the time when you hear bass, it will be my 1969 Fender Precision bass, purchased brand new with a $440 bank loan. When I want a different bass sound, I have a couple of virtual basses that may come into play during FAWM.

All virtual instruments are input with an Arturia KeyLab 49 Essential. It's better than my ability to play it.

Best wishes to all participants. Have a great FAWM 2025! Let's make some music!

Songs

Invisible by @paul_pedersen 1d

I Have a Song for You by @paul_pedersen + @doug52 2d

It's a Crazy World by @paul_pedersen 1w

On Love by @paul_pedersen + @kahlo2013 1w

Love Came Walking In by @paul_pedersen + @carroll 1w

Dandelion Wish by @paul_pedersen + @cindyrella 1w

They Haunt Me Now by @paul_pedersen + @kahlo2013 2w

This Present by @paul_pedersen + @cluebird66 2w

Turn up the Kindness by @paul_pedersen + @kahlo2013 2w

King of an Empty Castle by @paul_pedersen + @celineellis 2w

Omnishambles by @paul_pedersen + @stephenwordsmith 3w

Christmas has gone by @vonnieknows + @paul_pedersen 3w #lyrics #kidssong

Only Human by @paul_pedersen + @lyricslinger 3w

Let the Light Return by @paul_pedersen + @cindyrella 3w

Here for You by @paul_pedersen 3w

Soundboard

@wynia 1h

Catching up here on comments...thanks much for stopping by "Common" last week! I appreciate your comments on all of the song parts. You asked how often you get to hear flugelhorn in pop...not enough is for sure...but we did just upload another one last night so if you feel so inclined, check out "Everyone Has a First Heartbreak" :)

@jeremykazoo 19h

Thank you for your generous kind words on my song Safe and Warm. To be mentioned in the same company as Lightfoot is an immense honour. I was actually making a concerted effort to channel a few Canadian songwriters on this one. Mr Lightfoot's influence is strong! Cheers!

@paulharrison 1d

Hey Paul. Regarding our chat about political songs, I do feel like the source of many people's angst is like the overbearing, not-as-smart-as-he-things rich uncle...the one many feel like they have to apologize for to friends who get exposed to him, which is almost everyone.

@redlady8029 2d

Hi Paul

I am humbled you think I should be on the road---would love to be gigging but bills keep me working --full time. music--part rime.
Thank you so much for commenting and liking the lyrics/song--lost in unsaid words. Thank you so much for the encouragement.

Sincerely
Schantell--Redlady

@redlady8029 2d

Hi Paul

Thank you so much for commenting and liking the lyrics/song--I'm So Happy I Could Melt Into You.. Thank you so much for the encouragement.

Sincerely
Schantell--Redlady

@darcistrutt 4d

“From scratch” ha! You made me laugh this morning. Thanks for visiting my song.

@paulharrison 4d

Hi Paul. I’m always happy to see your comments. Positive, encouraging, helpful suggestions, often light-hearted…thanks so much taking some of your FAWM-time for feedback on my songs.

@cbmagic 5d

Here is one I just finished. hope you like it. I am thinking about putting it in for the Kights of the Wrong Circle. let me know what you think. https://write.fawm.org/songs/311917

@theicylakes 6d

Thanks again for even more uplifting comments! 🤩

@theicylakes 6d

You are positively on fire my friend!! Impressive amount of songs and collabs! Seems like you're having a really good time!

@roddy 1w

Thanks for your kind words about my arm. Things are on the mend. I can type and play piano a little.

@kosch 1w

Thanks for stopping by our 4 track - *I love the name Russ selected* "Blue Wailing"

@crisp1 1w

Hey Paul, sorry about the mix-up on Slow Love Song. Early onset senility! But I hope you liked David's version!

@russkeys 1w

Thanks for your endorsement of "When ICE comes a-callin'".
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@paulharrison 1w

Paul, thanks for your always-encouraging comments...this time regarding White Magic. I greatly appreciate your support and friendship.

@cindyrella 1w

Thanks again. This is one of my favorites of ours!

@kahlo2013 1w

Thanks, that would be great!

@cbmagic 1w

Thank you Paul, that means a lot coming from you. I think this will be a two to three man musical. Right now I will be writing for Vencent, and his brother. I might be done in 3 months... or sooner as the muse arrises. I have to read all the letters though. I will keep you informed and would like to get your feed back on what I come up with. Thank you again.

@cbmagic 1w

I am working on this song for a Broadway musical Inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s Letters. https://write.fawm.org/songs/309168.
I went back to my stage prerformances. I sang both parts and loaded it into the computer and this is what I came up with. let me know what you think of. Be blessed my friend.

@catetaylor 1w

Thank you Paul. You’re very kind! I would love to have heard what you did with Paul’s lyrics too.

@paulharrison 1w

Thanks, Paul, for your comments about Cate's and my song. I am indeed delighted with her contributions.

@catetaylor 1w

Thanks for your comments on @marilyn Have to admit it’s my least fave so far of the 4 I’ve written, but thanks 😊.You have produced a swathe of songs. I’ll come back and listen to some more soon!

@cindyrella 1w

Sure Paul!

@cbmagic 2w

It's funny you say that. When in high school, I sang with the Louisiana opera company, in school the chior, and had a Rick band. Lol

@ragbag 2w

No worries Paul - They Haunt Me Now was very memorable - you could indeed say - haunting! ;-) Thank you for your kind comments too. :-)

@carroll 2w

You can give it your spin. Alw as us like to hear different versions of a lyric.

@cbmagic 2w

Thank you Paul, I have been playing with "Be the One" for months now and filnally finishished it. Thank you.

@cbmagic 2w

You nevre know until you try, I am glad you like the song. :)

@greengrassgirl 2w

Hi, Paul, Nice to see you back here.Thank you for your nice comments on @gwynjones and my collab, Love Isn't Any Fun. He certainly made that song fun for me! I'm glad you enjoyed it and let us know.

@cluebird66 2w

Hi Paul, I would be delighted if you want to put my lyrics for “This Present” to music! Looking forward to hearing it! No need to ask for my “approval”. Just go with what moves you! I don’t know how to do the music part (yet).

@cbmagic 2w

If you get the opportunity to look at Knights of the Wrong Table (intro) let me know your thoughts. Thanks

@kahlo2013 2w

That would be fine Paul! I will mark it for you!

@doug52 2w

Thak you, Paul for stopping by on "Ignorance is Bliss." It was a fun write.

@newukenewyork 2w

Thanks for checking out the lyrics on "I Don't Wanna Ride This Truck" — wish I hadn’t just lost my voice, so I could demo it sooner!

@slusk 2w

Thanks for enjoying ”You and Me”. Feel free to jam with it. FYI I keep my virtual groupies and secret fans backstage for the secret kissing, so you are safe ;)

@motorcitymusicman 2w

Thanks very much for the comment on "Cat in Gloves." No plans for music for it at this point.

@cbmagic 2w

Thank you Paul, this is my first symphony. The nice complement coming from you with your experiance means a lot.

@newukenewyork 2w

Thanks for your comment on "Why Else Would I Leave You?" — I liked the “all questions” prompt. It was a good challenge.

@musicsongwriter 2w

Hi Paul, your songs are very beautiful and enjoyable to listen to. I love your collaborations. And Christmas has gone is so beautiful and ❤️ heartwarming. Thank you for your generous comments and support 🌷

@pumpkinhead 2w

30°C+ here in Gokarna and just wonderful.
I do miss my recording studio and ProTools but I will have a second go on some of the songs once I get back home. 🙏

@kahlo2013 2w

Please! I would love that, Paul!

@newukenewyork 2w

Thanks for your comment on "If Wishes Were Poolboys" -- yes, I had to breathe very intentionally and quickly. ;)

@roddy 2w

Thanks for your message I appreciate it. My arm is doing OK fortunately. Hope to post something before the end of February.

@vonnieknows 3w

Popped those lyrics up here: https://write.fawm.org/songs/305356 so let me know if its something you can work with ❤

@edwinb 3w

Heh, that title just popped into my head and I couldn't resist it :). Thanks for the comment!

@greengrassgirl 3w

Hi, Paul! Glad to see you back here, and thanks for listening and commenting on Seventeen Again. We must be on the same wavelength if you did a song called Twenty Years Past Handsome! Great title! Glad you liked Mark's and my take on this stage of life.

@stephenwordsmith 3w

Hi Paul. Thanks for your comment - you would be most welcome to make something of the omnishambles. Good luck :)

@markfulwider 3w

@paul_pedersen Thanks so much for your words of encouragement on the tune “Seventeen Again”! Such a pleasure to work with @greengrassgirl on this one! Being an old man it definitely resonated with me! Hahaha! Blessings my friend!

@paulharrison 3w

Thanks so much, Paul! As always, I greatly appreciate your kind support.

@carroll 3w

Getting lost in the myriad of posts. Hope you are well!

@sarahk 3w

Hi Paul! Thanks for stopping by my profile to say hello! You’re welcome to take a crack at what I post. Happy FAWM!

@lyricslinger 3w

Hi Paul,
Yes, that would be great. Thanks

@cbmagic 3w

I sent you a demo of Madam, I'm Adam. let me know what you think of it. I finished in the wee hours of the morning. Using layering, recording, and Primer Pro.

@nathansurles 3w

Thank you for your comments on my song bigger fish. Hope you are having a good start to your 3rd year.

@cbmagic 3w

Hi Paul, glad to see you are back too. Just an update, I have kept writing since the last competition. Now I have around 134 song registered on ACAP. And I have 5 songs being considered in the upcoming tv series shows. This one for Chicago fire, that I finished last week.

Hope you like it.

@musicsongwriter 3w

Hi Paul, you are very welcome. I'm not sure if you were joking regarding the musical. I'm not the best person to ask if you were serious because none of my songs were in any musical even though I have a lot of showtunes. Even with the great story and performers ready to dance and sing it is highly difficult to get to the stage and even harder to remain there for shows to come. But it is fun to create showtunes if you like the genre :)

@vonnieknows 3w

Hi Paul, lovely to see your message. You wanna collab on a kids tune this year? I have plenty of inspiration here 😅

@theenglishassassin 3w

Thanks for your comment on Everything's For Sale, @paul_pedersen - I know genre isn't important and I definitely don't fall into obvious pigeonholes, but I always find it intriguing to hear what other people hear in what I create. On to song #2!

@cindyrella 3w

Go for it Paul!

@ginainaustin 3w

Hi my friend!!!! Love your new song!! I'll be in and out this year because I am finishing another project, but I hope to hear more of your work. Hugs from Austin!!

@johnstaples 3w

Thank you for your kind words on my cheese song Paul!

@wolfkier 3w

Hello! No problem, my friend. I make a neat percentage of every penny you spend in this house of delights! :)
Wishing you a blessed and magical FabFeb!

@theicylakes 3w

Happy fawm buddy 🍻

@lyricslinger 3w

Hi Paul,
Happy FAWM!
Yes, would be great to do some collabs!

@gwynjones 3w

Thanks Paul...have a good FAWM yourself!

@songwritingzen 3w

Great to hear from you Paul and yes, let's get some songs happening. Happy FAWMing mate :)

@tamsnumber4 3w

Happy FAWMing Paul!

@theenglishassassin 3w

Thanks, Paul. Not sure if I'll be able to commit as much time this February, but I will definitely be posting some new songs and seeing if I find inspiration.
Great to hear you are getting some radio play in the UK. Any stations in particular?
There's one radio station in my old home town of Coventry that spins my tunes fairly reliably, and I've picked up occasional radio play from indie stations across Canada via a system called !earshot.
Lastly, I just got a notice from Apple Music that one of my songs was played on a Mexican radio station, which is fabulous and had me singing, "I'm on a Mexican radio," by Wall of Voodoo ;)

@crisp1 3w

Thanks, Paul. Happy FAWMing!

@musicsongwriter 3w

Yes, you are on my watchlist. Checked on my computer and on my mobile.

@musicsongwriter 3w

Hi Paul, I'm sure there is some glitch on the system. Firstly, I've been following you and I haven't opted out yet on my screen it wasn't showing, so I've clicked on follow and on my end it shows that I do. I'll check on my mobile now.

@musicsongwriter 3w

Hi Paul, I was surprised to find that I wasn't following you? Not sure how this happened, but put it right, and just in time. I'm looking forward to hearing your beautiful songs.