I’m making talking head type music videos with the pieces I already had up with just the Suno lyrics, which often got stuck — replacing them with the Hedra talking / singing heads, as I mentioned. There are hundreds of them, and I’m working at the rate of five videos in each 8-hour work session, per day. At this rate, it will be several months at least, but it’s worth it — they look and play so much better, and they get more views, at least a few more views.
I’m not getting millions of viewers, but I’m doing nothing to get them to my channel. That’s what I’m leaving up to you — to get the social media out there, pointing to our collective music videos, which will have the effect needed.
It’s not about the numbers, or money, or anything like that at all. It’s about getting that music — with its hidden powers — out there in a big way, to help calm down the humans of Planet Earth.
It’s not too late. But it’s almost too late.
Discover Yourself Through Poetry and Song!
What if the words you write could sing the truths you’ve been searching for? What if the melodies you create could unlock hidden doors within you?
This workshop isn’t just about poetry or music—it’s about transformation. It’s a space to explore your creativity while uncovering new ways to connect with yourself.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
🌟 A Creative Breakthrough
Whether you’ve ever in your life dabbled in poetry or songwriting before, or this is your very first attempt, you’ll come out of this workshop with better tools to break through your creative blocks and allow your imagination to flow freely.
✨ Deep Self-Awareness
Your poems and songs are much, much more than art. Your poetry and songs are different — they’re READABLE reflections of your inner world. Learn how to decode the subtle messages in your creations, revealing new insights about your emotions, strengths, and aspirations. The action of poetic construction clearly indicates the current condition of your inner world.
🎵 A Powerful New Outlet
Learn how to turn your feelings into poetry, rhythmic movement, and melody. Whether it’s joy, grief, frustration, hope, or something entirely different, you’ll discover how music can be a channel for expressing what ordinary speech can’t and won’t convey.
🔍 Practical Self-Study Tools
Gain simple yet profound techniques to “read” your songs for personal meaning. This process of self-inquiry will guide you in navigating life’s challenges and opportunities with greater clarity.
💡 A Sense of Empowerment
There’s something deeply satisfying about hearing your voice—your unique story—brought to life in song. By the end of the workshop, you’ll feel more confident in your creative abilities and more connected to your true self.
What You’ll Experience:
- Fun and engaging exercises to turn poetry into song.
- Guided methods for tapping into your emotional and creative core.
- Group support and shared inspiration from others on the same journey.
- A chance to create and share your own song (not required — this is an opportunity that you can take advantage of, but only if you want to).
You don’t need to be a poet or a musician to join and in fact, it might be better to start from scratch. All you need is an open heart and a willingness to explore. Together, as a creative team, we will completely transform words into music, and music into mirrors for inner spiritual growth.
Why It Matters:
The process of turning words into poetry and poetry into song isn’t just about making something beautiful—it’s about creating something meaningful, using a powerful creative tool called “poetry”, and an even more powerful tool, called “song”.
It’s a way to honor your inner story, embrace your present emotions, and move forward into the world, with greater clarity and confidence.
This is your time to:
- Reflect.
- Create.
- Discover.
Let the music within you take shape.
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Here’s the Method:
You’re going to create the music — and later, the dialogue — for a Broadway Musical. Yes, you. And you’re going to do a great job of it, too! Just follow this procedure:
1. Find the Title for the Play
Start big. What is this play about? Think of a title that captures the heart of the story we’re telling. Encourage the group to throw out words, phrases, or concepts until something clicks.
2. Name the Song
Now, what’s this song about? Imagine the moment it’s being performed: Who’s singing it? What are they feeling? What’s the big idea they’re trying to express? Suggest that they focus on simplicity—titles should feel impactful and memorable.
Now that you have the basic idea, go ahead and create the song in Suno.
3. Stay Open to Ideas
Remind yourself that there’s no wrong answer here. The play will evolve naturally as you work through the creative process.
Download the result when you’ve run it through Hedra, rinse and repeat. You want a total of six songs, then we’ll talk about how to generate the dialogue around the songs.
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Here is Today’s Production from my Workbench:
So here’s an attempt to render — you should pardon the expression — a Parker Dickson favorite, from the album which is on our FAXL page on Bandcamp.
You might have noticed that there are a great many more eyes in the sky than there were before. Don’t let it rattle your nerves, but you’re on tv!
You already know that I’m a May Dunworth fan, but this is a particularly interesting piece:
Now, this next piece, “Fling Some Poop”, is based on several true stories from folks including myself who spent some time watching the monkeys and chimpanzees. It’s what they do best.
Many folks will remember what the community sounded like, singing “Fourth Way Liner” with Parker Dickson, on virtually any Sunday afternoon.
Well, here it is, in pirate fashion, to suit the season:
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and now, a little something for our workshop folks today!
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Title: “The Workshop Song”
Verse 1
Here we gather, hearts and minds,
A spark of light, the muse aligns.
Words like whispers start to flow,
Building dreams from what we know.
Chorus
Write it down, let it play,
We’ll make a song for Old Broadway!
From a thought to melody,
Create the magic, set it free.
Verse 2
A title forms, a story grows,
Through every word, the rhythm shows.
We’ll take the stage, we’ll sing it proud,
A harmony to lift the crowd.
Chorus
Write it down, let it play,
We’ll make a song for Old Broadway!
From a thought to melody,
Create the magic, set it free.
Bridge
Every voice, a piece of the art,
Every idea, a beat from the heart.
Together we’ll shine, brighter each day,
Crafting a masterpiece, come what may.
Final Chorus
Write it down, let it play,
We’ve made a song for Old Broadway!
From a thought to melody,
The workshop spirit sets you free.
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That’s it for now,
See You At The Top!!!
gorby