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Songwriting Journey with Old Wooley
Australia
Приєднався 2 тра 2023
This is a channel dedicated to worked examples of practical songwriting.
Hosted by Old Wooley, a multi instrumentalist singer songwriter, the Songwriting Journey details Wooley's progress to becoming a performing artist, his musical releases and the honing of his songwriting craft- warts and all.
About Old Wooley:
Old Wooley is old. There’s no getting away from it. Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, he’s a mix between Gene Autrey and Santa Claus-if Santa Claus had a penchant for country music dirges and barroom sing-alongs.
His first album, One Wooley Christmas, dropped in December 2023, with newly crafted Christmas tunes steeped in nostaglia, australiana, joy and grief. Now, Wooley’s ready to launch his second album, At Sea. Don’t let the silliness fool you-Wooley is dead serious about his craft. Whether he’s spinning earnest tales or maybe stretching the truth, he’s here to entertain you or make your eyes fill with welcome tears.
Hosted by Old Wooley, a multi instrumentalist singer songwriter, the Songwriting Journey details Wooley's progress to becoming a performing artist, his musical releases and the honing of his songwriting craft- warts and all.
About Old Wooley:
Old Wooley is old. There’s no getting away from it. Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, he’s a mix between Gene Autrey and Santa Claus-if Santa Claus had a penchant for country music dirges and barroom sing-alongs.
His first album, One Wooley Christmas, dropped in December 2023, with newly crafted Christmas tunes steeped in nostaglia, australiana, joy and grief. Now, Wooley’s ready to launch his second album, At Sea. Don’t let the silliness fool you-Wooley is dead serious about his craft. Whether he’s spinning earnest tales or maybe stretching the truth, he’s here to entertain you or make your eyes fill with welcome tears.
Old Wooley new Demo - Say It Isn't So
Another sad song written as part of Songwriting Episode 58
A couple of lyrical mistakes and Wooley seems a bit uncertain about the melody in the chorus but good enough for an early demo and certain to become a bit of a favourite.
A couple of lyrical mistakes and Wooley seems a bit uncertain about the melody in the chorus but good enough for an early demo and certain to become a bit of a favourite.
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Відео
58 - Songwriting (Part 3 of 3) Say It Isn't So
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Wooley shows you the verses and middle of the chorus he wrote off camera and then at 2:00 writes a coda lyric. Then the whole thing is ready for a practice run and the demo- link at the end of the video
58 - Songwriting (Part 2 of 3) Say It Isn't So
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Okay so now Wooley is putting lyrics to melody, making editing decisions etc. We start with a general idea of the chorus- and then deciding what the motif of each verse is.. then the prechorus lines get a rough shaping. Wooley only sketches out the verses- watching someone write lines of verse live can be a bit tedious- you will have to see the results in the third video.
58 - Songwriting (Part 1 of 3) Say It Isn't So
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As usual, this is Wooley writing a new song live on the video. Wooley couldn't truly start this one live as it took shape while he was in the shower and later, just a towel. Freshly dressed, Wooley updates the audience with his skeleton of a song. Coming after this, in Part two you see Wooley start on the lyrics
Old Wooley - New Demo - Own ways to go
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Written in ep 57 this is a song about starts and beginnings, what it means to be alone and to find people again.
57 Songwriting Part 3 of 3 Own Ways To Go
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Now for planning the edit rather than doing it all in front of You Wooley is going to explain the process, change the order of the verses and then do some lyric edits off screen
57 Songwriting Part 2 of 3 Own Ways To Go
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Wooley is having a crack at getting the words to the verses and refrain down, mostly to capture it. Editing happens later in the third video
57 - Songwriting (Part 1 of 3) Own Ways To Go
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Wooley has an idea for a song melody he sang to himself. He has figured out the key and some chords, and has a rough plan to write a song.
56 Playing in the DAW for inspiration
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Wooley has gotten into the updated DAW and likes some features for writing in the DAW. Don't be alarmed, it is not what you are thinking.
Old Wooley- New Demo - This Opal Town
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Wooley wrote this one in bits and bobs over the weekend so no songwriting video for this one. Usually there wouldn't be a restart in a demo like this one but Little Wooley was clapping along so, it is worth keeping.
55 (Update) Just So Busy!! (Album drops next week)
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EDIT: If you want to hear the new album use the link gyro.to/AtSea to pre-save to your streaming service of choice!! Howdy viewers! Wooley is looking old and tired. Well, Wooley IS old and tired but now he is older and tireder-er. Smashing out recordings, Wooley still has so much to do. Like, subscribe and comment to give him a pep talk!
54 - Theory is (not just) for Jazz musicians
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Wooley has a bug in his brain(not really) about telling people to learn theory. The Bit that people miss out on is the 'why should you' and 'how could you' rather than 'what to know'. So, in the show rather than tell you vein, Wooley aims to use some song examples that you know and some that you probably don't (and which he probably should), to explain the use of theory. If you have your own ex...
Old Wooley new Demo: When We Were Blessed
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Okay so Wooley wrote this calming dirge as part of episode 53 of the songwriting vlog. Is it up to Wooley's usual speed? Better? Let Wooley know, and vote on your favourite Wooley tune in the comments below.
53 - Songwriting (Part 2 of 2) - When We Were Blessed
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Okay needing to go through and redo the bridge and maybe shore up a couple of ideas, Wooley is doing a second pass at this song. The melody here is a little fluffy but there is enough to work with- next up the demo!
53 - Songwriting (Part 1 of 2) - When We Were Blessed
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Hi everybody! Wooley has another sad song.. in 6/8 again! He also has some uninvited accompaniment from Lil' Wooley. Let me know which Wooley is your fave!
Groundwater KIX Start Competition submission Old Wooley Playing "Blue Skies Every Day"
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Groundwater KIX Start Competition submission Old Wooley Playing "Blue Skies Every Day"
Old Wooley Demo - Every Time I Close The Door
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Old Wooley Demo - Every Time I Close The Door
52 - Songwriting (Part 2 of 2) - Every Time I Closed The Door
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52 - Songwriting (Part 2 of 2) - Every Time I Closed The Door
52 - Songwriting (Part 1 of 2) - Every Time I Closed The Door
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52 - Songwriting (Part 1 of 2) - Every Time I Closed The Door
51 - Songwriting - About You (part 5 of 5)
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51 - Songwriting - About You (part 5 of 5)
51 - Songwriting part 4 of 5- About You
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51 - Songwriting part 4 of 5- About You
51 Songwriting - About You - part 3 of 5
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51 Songwriting - About You - part 3 of 5
51- Songwriting - About You Part 2 of 5
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51- Songwriting - About You Part 2 of 5
51 Songwriting- About You- Part 1 of 5
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51 Songwriting- About You- Part 1 of 5
50 Wooley update - Songwriting competition, recording and gigs
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50 Wooley update - Songwriting competition, recording and gigs
49- Songwriting (part 3 of 3) - This Lucky Country
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49- Songwriting (part 3 of 3) - This Lucky Country
49- Songwriting (part 2 of 3) - This Lucky Country
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49- Songwriting (part 2 of 3) - This Lucky Country
First comment
It is!
Good stuff, mate
Thanks
The keffiyeh fits you so well!
Someone taught me a few different ways to tie it. ;)
Good luck!
Thanks. It means I will have to record that one too! Ah well...
Hi, dear sir. I want to help you 🙏
Tell me more.... or tell your friends!
Excellent performance!
Thanks
I'm interested
Agreed- I think this songwriter is definitely worth a look
beautiful
Such a silly song! I had a great time.
I like your voice and you have good vibes! Keep up the good work
Thanks a bunch. I'm having a lot of fun!
Excellent Cover song. Like it❤❤
Thanks. IMO the yodels need a bit of work, but getting there..
Good job!
Thanks
Great version!
thanks also
@@OldWooley As always thanks!
this is so cool
Is it the jumper? The hat? Just kidding. Thanks alot!
of course!
Choo Chooooo
Are you on the Wooley train now then? Great to see you.
Your voice is great
Old Wifey suggests singing lessons... (but in all seriousness, that will be the next step) thanks for this. I am glad that you liked it.
That was wonderfully sung!!!
I think in part this was because I was ambitious. With these demos I am trying to make sure that I am writing a challenging line and having a good "go" at it, but the goal is not to be perfect but also to just "get it done". Thanks for that. It does take some time before you get your voice good enough so that you don't cringe when you hear it :)
I LOVE THIS SO MUCH KEEP IT UP !! VOICE IS EPIC
Thanks a lot. I'll keep trying to write and put out demos. At them moment I'm starting to lay drum tracks for the upcoming recordings.
Good job!
Dude you are making my day with all the positives. I am so glad that you enjoy these.
Just amazing! Like this song ❤❤
So does Old Wifey, thankfully. Thanks for your comment
Great performance! Like it❤❤
Awesome, thanks for that!
Congratulations! Such a amazing song. I love this song very much ❤❤
Well, thank you very much. I was inspired by an act called Wiley and the Wild West. I am still working on my yodels, even still, I hope to put it on a record by the end of year.
thats hella good brother
Thanks. I was wondering about this one, I know it is at least a "B" but it hasn't caught my imagination as much as some of my other new songs. Your opinion will make me take more time over this one and see if I can fall in love with it a bit more.
@OldWooley I love it dude and your other ones but nah I'd give it an "A+" to be very honest
I like your noodling
We're all very pro-noodle at the Old Wooley channel. Some people can't help but noodle..
This story is familiar to me, I tried without asking why, fit hit the shan, then high tide washed away all the memories. Love your style, keep going brother.
Thanks. The story is true, so maybe you know it or one like it.
Хынго 😊
This is a ripper song!
Sweet, thanks mate. It was one of my truer stories. I am such a godawful f*ck up sometimes.
Subscriber 13 My name is Gavin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We have Gavin's on both sides of the Wooley family tree.
I'm the only Gavin
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Words are powerful and they influence ever aspect of our lives
I know that some people think conceptually and some in a narrative. I think I am a bit of both. I think that it is in stories that they come together.