Hayley Carr - Just Too Perfect
"I know that people change their minds, But I swear that I would change a thousand times, If there was any way that I could be what you wanted".
Self Diagnosis - Lore Finding
"Time is a healer, at least so they say, but there's not a cure for you, girl."
Another heart-break song, written and sung by my good friend Dan Kempster. It brilliantly summarises how little things can mean so much by association with a loved one, and how hard it can be to move on.
You can download the song here: https://soundcloud.com/selfdiagnosis/1-08-lore-finding
Tom Mayhew - James and the Poisonous Soufflé
This is not a song; it is a 22-minute short-story, written - and read out - by myself. It is serious, silly, funny, a bit surreal at points...Ultimately, it is the only piece of work I have done that I am 100% happy about and proud of, and I wouldn't change any of it; fitting, seeing as I was inspired to write it by someone who I wouldn't change a molecule of.
There is a download link in the description of the video, if you'd rather listen on your mp3 player. Or if you would just like the short story on your computer, of course.
I can understand why it hasn't got many views - firstly, it was initially released as part of the Tom and Jon Takeover Your Ears! podcast feed, so most people who follow me will have heard it before I uploaded it onto YouTube a few months later. Also, I am aware that YouTube isn't really a hub for what is effectively a 20+ minute long audiobook, but hey - I guess if there's any people in the world who would be interested in the best piece of writing I have done, it would be readers of my blog!
There are plenty more things I could share, but I will leave it at 3 for now. Go check them out, please. More than ever, I'd like you to share this blog entry, for reasons that are evident. Thank you.
I was pondering doing a blog similar to this next week, so it's nice to see somebody else feels the same way and wants to get some recognition for genuine creative talent that deserves it. Completely agree with you on Hayley - that girl has serious talent, and people owe it to themselves to listen to her songs.
ReplyDelete...Just realised that if I do attempt a blog like this, I'm going to look like a copycat. Guess that serves me right for being The Late One, even here on Blogger :P
Yes mate; you are The Late One...I just realised that sounds like it could be a great nickname for a Vampire. Or any undead being, really. "Hello, I am The Late One! Muhahaha!"
DeleteIs that Hayley Carr girl someone that you know? If so, it's nice that you support her. She isn't really my cup of tea :P She definately has some song skill.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I know her. :) Wouldn't expect her to be your cup of tea, I guess; she's acoustic guitar, whereas you love heavy metal. :P
DeleteIt's not the type of music that puts me off.. I often listen to acoustic music. I like all good music.
Delete*song writing Skill haha.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for promoting my music again, Tom! I just listened to your short-story too and I loved it! :D I already told Dan how great I think those song lyrics are, too :)
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