So, I done up and wrote a holiday song. So tender!

Of course I’m still working on it, so any comments and/or critique would be appreciated. Bring it on!

I don’t think this one fits the “country” genre, but I thought I’d share this worktape demo of a new Americana rock song I’m working on, possibly for The Georgian Company. Any thoughts? Do I need to re-work the chorus? Add a bridge? Suggestions? Critique? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

The file has a few seconds of silence upfront since I haven’t trimmed it yet… just thought I should mention that in case you think it’s not working. It probably is—just give it a few seconds.

When I was studying and playing “Love Your Love the Most,” I noticed how weird it felt for me to sing about loving college football games, NASCAR, small mouth bass and my truck (I don’t drive a truck), etc., and it made me think that while I don’t fit the exact archetype of the “country” guy, that there’s another kind of country music fan out there… like myself. So I wrote a song about being a modern, sensitive kind of guy who loves and supports his wife, who is a good listener most of the time, but still needs to get rowdy to recharge.

Maybe it’s a bit too literal. The chorus starts “I’m a modern guy,” but then again, maybe that lack of metaphor allows sincerity to seep through. I don’t know. The arrangement is still kind of loose (especially since it’s just me and a guitar), but I feel like it’s close. What do y’all think?

I’m learning a couple more tunes, but haven’t had the time to get through ‘em all the way yet. A Keith Whitley, George Strait and another current Billboard country hit are all under investigation for my next post. Meanwhile, here’s a (standard lo-fi recording) demo for the first song I’ve written since starting this study. See? I told you I’d be posting original demos, too. I think it’s got some good parts in it, and a general dance hall-flavored romantic storyline. I’m not totally sold on a couple of the lyrics yet, but I’m just letting it go as is for now.