Sentences with phrase «as songwriters»

To call the band a «new artist» would betray the full - stride breadth of their abilities as songwriters and performers.

«We started out working together as songwriters before we were a couple, so there was good chemistry there musically,» Detweiler says.

It needs to make sure the song performer and recording owner are paid, as well as the songwriter and publisher.

Bowie's impact over the course of his 48 years in the entertainment industry as a songwriter, producer, singer, actor and style pioneer is incalculable.

Aside from the unique pressures you were feeling as an artist and as a songwriter, I think we're living in a really fearful day and age in our world.

As a songwriter he was signed to record his own albums and also began producing records for other artists.

But, even though each song on Phase is intricately arranged with an innovative instrumentation, the album isn't just great because of the production values — Garratt's biggest talent is as a songwriter, crafting catchy choruses and interesting melodies.

Redman picked up his first Grammys one as an artist and one as a songwriter for the song «10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)»

He returned to music after hanging up his gloves, as a songwriter and recording his own material.

Amy Sky, 47, of Toronto, recalls that her second pregnancy, like her first, was fairly easy: She had a supportive husband and family, she hired full - time help in the house, and her career as a songwriter was in full bloom.

As a songwriter Michael Wayne had written hundreds of songs but of all of them, a tome about dating in this day and age.

The Tree of Forgiveness is autumnal John Prine, but it's also a potent reminder that his remarkable skills as a songwriter and his rough - hewn excellence as a singer haven't failed him yet.

Beautiful Thing shows the other end of Alexis Taylors talents as both a songwriter and a musician, and it's time that more discovered them.

Brit rocker Jarvis Cocker even makes an appearance, as a songwriter called Petey.

As a songwriter I find this collection of songs both incredibly inspiring and also intimidating.

As for online film critics, reports of the decline of Internet advertising in recent years may leave them feeling as glum as a songwriter who just received a royalty cheque from Pandora.

This felt like carrer nods for Metcleft and Manville and Blige is going to be back, but as a songwriter not an actress.

Oscar - winning composer Jack Nitzsche (1937 - 2000) had come out of rock music, where he began his career as a songwriter before coming into prominence as an arranger and conductor for a number of notable producers, most significantly Phil Spector.

An aging and broke bad - boy rocker from the 1990s gets another shot at fame 25 years later as a songwriter for a brash and talented young singer who's a big fan of his early work.

Most importantly, Hilburn compiles an exhaustive record of Cash's enduring contributions as a songwriter and singer to both rock and country music.

After graduating from Cambridge in 1971, he went into the music business as a songwriter and recording artist, releasing two albums and a number of singles for EMI under the name Matthew Ellis and a further album, as Obie Clayton, for the DJM label.

His talent as a songwriter, and being an avid reader, save him from the loneliness of the cold, dark and unforgiving prison walls.

But I was no good as a songwriter / producer if I wasn't able to make a proper recording, and recording equipment is expensive — microphones alone can cost more than $ 5,000 and preamps cost $ 3,000 to $ 6,000 each.

Timothy McKenzie, otherwise known as songwriter and producer Labrinth, loved the idea of grime, but found it musically ignorant.

In the early 1970s, he pursued his interest in music, working as a songwriter with Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard, and Dan Fogelberg.

It was amazing that they accepted me based on my audition of parody lyrics I had written for the Cardozo Law Revue, but they did, and I entered the class as a songwriter.

He has worked in the entertainment industry for over 40 years commencing with part - time appearances as a performing artist and continuing with active work as a songwriter (including two songs that reached the Canadian Top 10, Maybe Your Heart and Once In A Long Time).

Our romance won't end on a sorrowful note, Though by tomorrow you're gone; The song is ended, but as the songwriter wrote, The melody lingers on.

Not exact matches

At one of Jon Levy's house parties you could find yourself, as we recently did, making fajitas with Grammy - nominated singer - songwriter Regina Spektor and leading snake venom expert Zoltan Takacs before watching live presentations from Bill Nye the Science Guy and break - dancing pioneer Richard «Crazy Legs» Colón.

In one well - publicized case, the estate of the songwriter behind «Sesame Street» tunes such as «Elmo's World» auctioned his credits for $ 580,000.

Singer / songwriter Jack Antonoff of the Bleachers offered to match up to $ 10,000 as did Jessie Tyler Ferguson, co-star of ABC (dis) comedy Modern Family.

Kenna wants the platform to become relevant again and provide artists with the digital tools necessary for them to distribute their work in one place — a function that Kenna says was not available when was starting out as a singer - songwriter.

«As we have said many times, we have always been committed to paying songwriters and publishers every penny,» Spotify global head of communications and public policy Jonathan Prince said in a statement.

I also worked as a singer / songwriter and music producer and as an education advocate, especially for children.

In anticipation of the release of her new album, «Dirty Computer,» singer / songwriter Janelle Monáe appeared as the cover star of Rolling Stone this week, speaking with the magazine about her music, upcoming album, and her personal life.

The gravelly - voiced songwriter had told his fans to expect an announcement on his website on August 23, only to have Amazon.com mow his lawn by publishing the title track of his Bad As Me album a week early.

Noted Israeli singer / songwriter Meir Banai, backed by rocker Yehuda Katz, entertained the crowd with a selection of his classic hits as the summit participants partied into the night.

Keyboardist, Richard Swift, is making a name for himself as a singer - songwriter worth watching.

Though I only prepared a few questions to ask singer - songwriter Rosie Thomas, she answers each one as if she's shaping a new song, throwing thoughts and visions into the atmosphere, connecting them to stories and recollections while I write frantically, just trying to keep up.

That observation resonated with me somewhat, though my parents gave me the «Peter and the Wolf» introduction to instruments as well, and while our house did not echo with the sounds of classical music (in fact, my mother is a country gospel singer - songwriter and radio personality), I did grow up with a moderate understanding of and appreciation for classical music.

Guests drop by every so often, such as label mate Jason Collett, a folk singer / songwriter who looks like a stubbly hobo the first day on the job.

Perhaps Dashboard Confessional founder / frontman Chris Carrabba should have released his new album, Dusk and Summer, as two five - song EPs instead — because, despite the singer / songwriter's best efforts to the contrary — that's exactly what...

Singer / songwriter / poet Leonard Cohen said, «Mankind must rediscover the crucifixion as a universal symbol, not just an experiment in sadism or masochism or arrogance.

Then there's a song called «The Spirit vs. The Kick Drum,» during which the former songwriter for Caedmon's Call sings sarcastically about how having sex without being in love is like hell without flames — as in, not gonna work.

According to vocalist and guitarist Toby Morell, the band has been working to craft their style as musicians and songwriters, while working diligently to establish their career as a band.

Recently, Paste magazine placed the pair on their list of Top 100 Living Songwriters, along with names such as Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello and Patty Griffin.

Limbs and Branches was one of RELEVANT's Top 20 Albums of 2008, and has garnered him respect as a singer - songwriter capable of subtle introspection.

Who on God's good earth has a clue as to what that means (songwriter included)?

As a writer and editor for Time, Conde Nast Portfolio, and Fast Company, he has compiled a portfolio that includes stories on megahit - making Swedish songwriters (a piece for which he went clubbing in Stockholm); James Bond (for which he stood on a Spanish beach and watched Halle Berry emerge from the waves over and over and over); undercover missionaries in the Arab world (he traveled to North Africa and went to church); and the decline of Christianity in Europe (he prayed).

Peacock is a major figure in C — Pop, having won awards as a singer, songwriter, and producer.