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Music Notes

by Amethyst Snow Angel

Rated: 13+ · Book · Music · #2313403

A blog about music from my unique perspective (also a spot for some poetry I’ve written)

A blog, generally about music, usually for projects hosted by Jeff

. I may also write about the 48-Hour Media Prompt Challenge if I don't feel like writing a story or poem inspired by the given song. Other bits of poetry or different topics of discussion might end up here as well.

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10 Most Recent Blog Comments:

SAD Holiday Potato

Oct 15, 2024 at 12:09pm
In response to "500 Miles (I'm Gonna Be) (ID cover)"

That was an amazing performance. Dan certainly has a sense of showmanship..

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Merry QPdoll

Oct 12, 2024 at 8:00am
In response to "I Heard It Through the Grapevine (CCR)"

I've only known the Marvin Gaye version. I have to say that CCR did it justice. The drums and that bass. So cool.

Excellent choice!

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♥Ho Ho HOOves♥

Oct 12, 2024 at 7:45am
In response to "I Heard It Through the Grapevine (CCR)"

Great song choice! There is also a version with Gladys Knight and the Pips that may or may not have been the first one. It was the first one that I heard.

1 Like

Once in Ryan David's City

Oct 11, 2024 at 8:19am
In response to "If I Had a Hammer"

Puff the Magic Dragon is a great song for traumatising the kids. There's nothing like a happy ending, and that one is definitely nothing like a happy ending.

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Merry QPdoll

Oct 10, 2024 at 7:57am
In response to "Fast Car (Jonas Blue cover)"

This is great! I love this song and have heard a couple of different versions, but I've never heard this one. Thank you for sharing.

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♥Ho Ho HOOves♥

Oct 9, 2024 at 9:07am
In response to "Fortunate Son"

Love Centerfield and Have You Ever Seen the Rain, also!

So many wonderful songs!

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♥Ho Ho HOOves♥

Oct 8, 2024 at 9:00am
In response to "I Won't Back Down"

Great song choice!

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Merry QPdoll

Oct 8, 2024 at 6:15am
In response to "I Won't Back Down"

I like Tom Petty, too. My favorite song is Mary Jane's Last Dance. However, I like the message of I Won't Back Down. It's a fine choice.

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tracker

Oct 7, 2024 at 12:23pm
In response to "Creeque Alley"

This is when I like AI. The song is a story about when the group was formed. It was released when I had first started college. Where? In California! Good choice of song.

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Merry QPdoll

Oct 6, 2024 at 7:58am
In response to "Three Little Birds"

It's been a long time since I've heard this song. I don't know if I've heard it from beginning to end. I think it's just been in pieces in different instances. Thank you for sharing. I don't have a playlist, but the song is fun.

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September 1, 2024 at 6:07am

#1075995

Challenge Day One

Tell us about your fondness for WdC. What makes this a wonderful place for writers? Why are you (still) here?

You've asked me a question which I could go on at length about… in February '24, I wrote the nearly 5,000 word "My WdC Story"

as a tribute to my adventures here. A lot has happened since then, and it seems like the kind of story I'll have to write a yearly sequel to

The reason why WdC is a wonderful place for writers is mainly one: the people. From top to bottom, from StoryMaster and StoryMistress to the Newbies, the vast majority of people who are here have good intentions and desire to contribute meaningful feedback, stories, poetry, and other works of words.

From my very first day here, I've found it to be a highly interactive site, encouraging interpersonal conversation and the exchange of reviews and mentorship. It isn't simply a place to post your work: it's a place to embark on a lifelong journey of developing your writing skills, while at the same time forming lasting relationships with friends from around the globe. The threshold of participation is low for those who can make the investment of time and effort; any promising Newbies are quickly given upgraded memberships from generous fellow members, and I can proudly attest to the fact that one need not pay a single penny of real money to be a full-fledged and well-respected author with complete access to resources and contests.

On a more serious and thoughtful note, the question "why am I still here" is one I've personally wrestled with quite recently. As one who involves myself in endless activities and likes to interact with almost everyone I meet, I've stumbled into several awkward and heartbreaking situations here lately. Peculiarly, the various "dramas" only unfolded precisely after my 1st Anniversary celebration was over and I was no longer a Newbie. It seems my motives are being tested; I'm preparing for my journey to becoming a mature and circumspect elder member who is committed for the long haul. If any of the things which I've dealt with recently had happened to me as a Newbie, I probably wouldn't still be here.

Basically, I'm here because I love WdC: I love the people, the stories, the shared community. I love the way it provides an escape from the harshness and judgment of the real world and is a safe space for me to be myself: warts, weirdness, quirky fandoms and all. I'm dedicated to gathering my set of four weekly seven-day achievement badges. And I'll admit I treat WdC as a social media site where I struggle to hold myself back from checking in about a million times a day on my phone or hovering around the site when I'm on my iPad! There is always something exciting to do, a project to participate in, a contest entry to work on, a newbie to advise, perhaps a weary friend to offer a shoulder to lean on.

As a sheltered introvert still trying to figure out what to do with myself, WdC is the community I was always afraid to have in real life. It challenges me, encourages me to treat others with kindness and respect, introduces me to a diverse network of people, gives me something to look forward to, and has taught me how to plan and multitask. I'm here because I believe it's good for me. I hope Writing.com continues to be a wonderful place for writers for many years to come.

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