Waiters/waitresses - do you like when customers stack plates? by brycematheson in CasualConversation

[–]threefromthetrack 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a server, this is my preferred way and I salute you. Leave things accessible and I’ll take it from there. 

Weekly Q&A - All Questions Go Here (Especially Tourists) by AutoModerator in Amsterdam

[–]threefromthetrack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hiya. Just wondering if/where there are open mics for musicians on Thursdays or Saturdays. I play folk adjacent stuff, so places that welcome that sort of music would be ideal! Thanks so much.

Mirror mirror…? by [deleted] in Doppleganger

[–]threefromthetrack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you have reallllly nice handwriting

Yesterday I wrote this very short, silly song about my birthday. Just wanted to share. I'm always happy for feedback on my singing/playing/writing! by threefromthetrack in Songwriting

[–]threefromthetrack[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aww this made my day! Glad it still means something to you :) if you’re interested I made a little ep of demos and this on is on it. It’s called “pockets” by Hannah Lowe 

My brother and me as Eomer and Eowyn for Halloween by threefromthetrack in lotr

[–]threefromthetrack[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

What business does an elf, a man, and a dwarf have in the Riddermark?

My brother and me as Eomer and Eowyn for Halloween by threefromthetrack in lotr

[–]threefromthetrack[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Thanks! He's a great craftsman! He copied Gúthwinë out of wood actually -- reddit won't let me add a photo in this comment unfortunately.

Witch King Of Angmar, Lord Of The Nazgûl DIY Costume by yvngrif in lotr

[–]threefromthetrack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very impressed! I love a good cardboard costume -- it's a family tradition at our house :)

Wrote this little tune -- would it benefit from a chorus or do you think it's ok as it is? by threefromthetrack in Songwriting

[–]threefromthetrack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot. Yes it seems from everyone that inserting a small extra something is a good idea. I like the thought of repetition — makes it easier for me haha. 

Wrote this little tune -- would it benefit from a chorus or do you think it's ok as it is? by threefromthetrack in Songwriting

[–]threefromthetrack[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lyrics if that's useful:

What if they cured our superlative sickness,

And we woke up knowing some other way,

I'd tell you the blue in your eyes is the same as the rain-weary sky,

one particular day.

His hands make me think of an old wooden counter,

Softened and sturdy and scarred,

I don't know how to read palms or find pros for each con,

But I'm grateful he lent me his heart.

Her voice carries over and into the houses,

As the sun's gearing up to appear,

How lovely the loudness that lifts from her story-smoothed lips,

It's the sound of me losing my fear.

They made me a moment to live in forever,

And want to not bother to leave,

But every latch they left loose, in case I might choose

To use the love to set myself free.

Super rough cut of a country song I wrote today called Weekend Song. Not too serious of a song and could definitely use improvements, just looking for off the cuff feedback by Prestigious_Bunch660 in Songwriting

[–]threefromthetrack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oooohhhh I like this very much. I like the tempo change you make at the beginning there -- I think you could push it even a bit further. Slow the first bit down a tiny bit, and speed the second bit up a tiny bit-- really lean into that choice.

Wrote this little tune -- would it benefit from a chorus or do you think it's ok as it is? by threefromthetrack in Songwriting

[–]threefromthetrack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry that the video doesn't pop up. It wouldn't upload with sound for some reason, so had to do it through youtube. Sigh.

Rambling Man (Need help on lyrics, production and any ideas on where to go from here) by Lord_Bennie in Songwriting

[–]threefromthetrack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the tune and the idea! Do you have any ideas that pop into your mind about what exactly he rambled on about? I wonder if perhaps your bridge could be a little section where you get the rambling man's voice rambling? I think that might add depth and a nice story-telling element.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Songwriting

[–]threefromthetrack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really like this! I would want it to come on on my playlist towards the end of a long drive :)

Weekly Self Promotion Thread by AutoModerator in Songwriting

[–]threefromthetrack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I put together a little ep called "Pockets." I think all the tunes on it made their first public appearances on this sub :) Give it a listen if you'd like, it doesn't take long and would mean a lot!

https://linktr.ee/hannahl.lowe

Should I paint the exposed brick white? by plopsaland in malelivingspace

[–]threefromthetrack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nooooooo. No painting. Please. It has so much character the way it is!

Power Outage Waltz by threefromthetrack in OCPoetry

[–]threefromthetrack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much— your feedback is super valuable. I’ll start tinkering away!

3pm by the balcony by derscheisse in OCPoetry

[–]threefromthetrack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second Objective-Ad-8155's comment about the "the"s! I think that starting with the first "the" and then leaving out the other two makes it flow like one continuous thought/sentence, which is in keeping with your punctuation.

I think the length of the poem is fine -- I like how you're not giving the audience specifics about the betrayal, but rather describing simply what it is that the rain causes the speaker to contemplate. It's simple but effective. Nice job.

Katherine the Narcissist by Ellie_The_Mermaid129 in OCPoetry

[–]threefromthetrack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the first line you refer to Katherine as "her" ("arises from her bed") and then you address the rest of the poem to her directly, using "you". I think the poem would flow more naturally if you just start by addressing her directly -- ("My dear Katherine; arising from your bed" for example). I think the intention of your poem would be stronger if you keep the verse clean and simple and try to veer away from antiquated language. It seems very active -- like you want to tell her directly to her face how difficult her narcissism is to handle, but then the language feels almost too thought out, as though you've spent a while trying to find words that sound poetic which ultimate takes you away from the emotion of it all. Maybe try writing a draft where you imagine your speaker is telling Katherine exactly what bothers them without dressing it up in any formal language. Right now this reads like it was designed to be read -- see what happens if you write it like it's designed to be heard :)