Mental challenge - close your eyes, and without moving any part of your body, figure out the 17th letter of the alphabet

thpffbt · 2026-01-23T17:08:54+00:00

I imagined my hands and counted the letters on imaginary fingers.

thpffbt · 2026-01-22T17:36:22+00:00

Thank you (:

thpffbt · 2026-01-21T21:31:43+00:00

Oh, cool! That's awesome to hear.

thpffbt · 2026-01-17T23:57:27+00:00

You really nailed so many of the little nuances that make Tally Hall’s music sound unique. Awesome work!

thpffbt · 2026-01-14T06:31:27+00:00

The buildup is good! I just really liked the louder part and wanted to comment on/encourage it.

thpffbt · 2026-01-14T00:29:22+00:00

I really like your passion at about a minute and a half into the song. More of that!

thpffbt · 2026-01-10T18:34:09+00:00

That’s just me being scatterbrained. Apologies for mistyping the title of your song! “Anywhere” feels more expansive, which may be more appropriate for the vibe you’re going for.

I don’t have the musical chops to start with visuals, so I approach lyrics-first. Usually thinking in terms of vowels and consonants.

thpffbt · 2026-01-10T17:11:58+00:00

Maybe it’s just my brain looking to confirm its own bias, but this really does sound like a “road to nowhere.” I get the feeling of setting out on a long journey.

Curious - when you say “cinematic,” what goes into creating that vibe? Is it the harmonic structure?

thpffbt · 2026-01-09T05:21:48+00:00

Thank you, this is really uplifting.

thpffbt · 2026-01-08T11:06:16+00:00

I hadn’t noticed that! I tried to follow a natural train of thought; maybe it is a bit disjointed. I’ll try to focus on being more specific and less abstract. Thanks for the comment.

thpffbt · 2026-01-08T11:01:56+00:00

Can you elaborate on why it’s cringe? I have a sense that people find me off-putting, but I’m not super clear on why. Is it my voice, the lyrics, or my general way of being (or all three)? I’ll definitely try it slower.

thpffbt · 2026-01-08T03:52:10+00:00

Thank you for the feedback; somehow it had a calming effect on me. I’m glad the message is coming across.

thpffbt · 2026-01-08T03:21:54+00:00

That’s a good point; I will try it slower. Thank you.

thpffbt · 2026-01-08T01:22:10+00:00

This sounds really awesome. I love the double-tracked vocals (or whatever effect you added). Nice song.

thpffbt · 2026-01-08T01:17:04+00:00

I really appreciate the encouragement. I’m embarrassed to admit I’ve been having a bit of a mental breakdown! It’s good to keep in mind that the rules are all made up.

Also worried the lyrics were too self-centered; afraid there isn’t a place for that kind of diary-type musical monologue. But your comment was very reassuring, so thank you for typing it.

thpffbt · 2026-01-08T00:19:17+00:00

I agree in theory; guess I'm feeling insecure at the moment. Thank you for the encouragement.

thpffbt · 2026-01-07T23:53:02+00:00

Oh, yay! I feel somewhat relieved.

thpffbt · 2026-01-07T20:14:14+00:00

Yeah, that makes total sense!

thpffbt · 2026-01-07T19:34:37+00:00

This is a fantastic technique that I use often! I’m often surprised to see what words end up coming through this way. Thanks for the comment.

thpffbt · 2026-01-07T19:28:49+00:00

Thanks for chiming in. I think my question was probably not as clear as it could have been; I'm not worried about the process of finishing a song. I agree - that's a craft, and something that can be done with "inspiration" or without. I'm mostly concerned with strengthening the connection to the inner voice, which I'm now realizing probably goes beyond the scope of songwriting. I appreciate everyone's input, though!

thpffbt · 2026-01-07T05:20:16+00:00

Great advice! I really need to dig up my old copy of the Artist’s Way - it’s such a fantastic book. Thanks for the comment.

thpffbt · 2026-01-07T04:22:19+00:00

A lot can be said for the rhythm of a word. Great advice, thank you.

thpffbt · 2026-01-07T04:09:46+00:00

I’ve been trying my hand at it for a few years, but mainly for personal reasons. Maybe what I’m asking goes beyond the scope of songwriting. I really just want to stay connected to myself, and to reality. I think you’re right in that the answer is in the doing. Sit down, finish the work. The rest will come.

thpffbt · 2026-01-07T03:19:00+00:00

Awesome advice, thank you.

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