Time Waster
What an interesting challenge this month set by Bec's daughter (Good luck with the revision), as it felt quite surreal taking time to write a song about wasting time.
Anyway, I've come up with this semi biographical tune called 'Time Waster'
I'd like to add that I was inspired by Mel Reeves masterclass on open tuning and by Phil Godsell writing a song in open tuning that I also wrote and played mine in open D. However, after videoing/live recording, I added a little guitar break (more time wasting) that was played on a standard tuned guitar as I haven't quite worked out where all the different notes are well enough to solo.
I also spend time staring into space and telling people I am “thinking of lyrics” (Spoiler alert – I´m thinking about what I´m going to have for lunch) I like the solo. Deeply impressed by anyone who uses alternative tunings. Like the song – you obviously wasted your time well
Thank you Andy. Really appreciate the comments
Hi Huw, As mentioned in the Facebook group, this is a great song; Open D rules!!!! Cheers.
Nice one Huw. I thought the song structure was perfect with the little guitar break in the middle. Really enjoyed it.
Yes Phil. I love Open D, it sounds so big and full
Thank you Tom I really sppreciate your comments
Love this Huw – got me from that great opening riff. Such a good melody and agree with comments about the guitar break. ?
Thanks Alan. I enjoyed writing in open D. Felt quite liberating
Nice feeling to the song, which matches the theme really well. I like how you mixed the universal with the personal in your lyrics.
Another good one ,you old (sorry young) time waster! Xxx
A great vibe to this song Huw. All very relatable too. Another really good song. Gets my vote!
Great song Huw, open D sounds lovely.
Thank you Lance. Appreciate it
Thank you Bev. You were right first time lol
Thank you so much Cath. It’s a true story ?
Cheers Kyle. Yeah open D sounds so big. I’ve done a couple of songs now in it and a couple in DADGAD which also sounds nice and full
As I said on FB I love the line “lying on my bed trying to empty out my head”. Great tune and response to the challenge. Ps, exams going well so far, not bad considering the amount of procrastination that’s taken place in getting down to study!
Enjoyed this – great lyrics and the whole sound of the song is so good !
Thanks Bec. She’ll be fine. Procrastination is always a winner during revision time (at least it was for me)
Thanks Kris. Much appreciated
Gorgeous song, Huw, well structured & skilfully performed. Clever lyrics too. Really enjoyed it.
Huw, brilliant song, nice guitar and melody.
Thank you Suzanne. Really appreciate it
Thank you Jayne. I appreciate your comment