tag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:/blogs/what-to-do-9-4-11?p=3"What To Do" 9/4/112017-01-14T10:16:49-05:00Susan Busatti Gianganofalsetag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/2747452013-01-03T15:23:48-05:002013-08-24T06:32:03-04:00"Teddy and Me"... What's next??For those of you who aren't familiar with "Teddy and Me", it is a project in which I've written and recorded 52 songs in 52 weeks. I finished the 52nd song on Monday, July 16th, three days early, in order to prepare to get on a plane headed for Medellin, Colombia! I was so happy and excited, but anxious and already in mourning over the fact that phase one of "Teddy and Me" was coming to an end.<br><br>
But why did I have this empty feeling in my heart... in the pit of my stomach? I was feeling a bit lost. <br>
Hey, there would be no more deadlines, sleepless nights, having to write and record two songs in a week if I had a committment the following week that would take me out of town or completely take all of my time. The pressure would be gone!! I could finally relax! After all, this project had taken on a life of its own and had completely taken over mine. So why??<br><br>
Well, it would be the end of a chapter of my life! It would be the end of my interaction with some of the warmest, most wonderful people on Earth, who literally came from all over the world, who stayed with me week after week and would comment and share their thoughts with me. The feeling was just amazing!!<br>
It would be the end of a very odd way of learning and wow, did I learn a ton!! The highly emotional roller coaster ride had come to an end!!! What now? It was just... <br>
I don't know... weird!! <br><br>
The next phase is slowly taking shape. Coming back to this baby, I feel like Dorothy, from "The Wizard of Oz", waking up to all the fuzzy faces. But life after "Teddy and Me" and what I'd like to do next is slowly coming into focus. Everything is the same, but oh, so different because of this new place that I've been able and oh, so lucky to experience. I have thoughts on what to do next, but first things first. I am taking my Christmas song into the studio and can't wait to see its rebirth! <br>
Wow, this is a bit lengthy, so if you've made it this far, I thank you with all of my heart!!! I truly do. I'll cut here and I promise to keep you posted.<br>
Thank you, again!!<br><br>
My best,<br>
SusanSusan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1865902012-07-05T12:15:00-04:002017-01-14T10:16:49-05:00"Don't Ask Why" Week #50<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/51376/ef9ed103c04f538091fe501323378e402073cdbf/thumb/photo_2.jpg?1371229836" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="125" width="94" />I have loved writing and working on this tune! A while back, my friend, Christina had suggested that I listen to some Bob Marley... Hmmm. Then my friend, and awesome fellow musician, Jonzie, from Kroffire Records suggested that I write a Caribbean love song when I get a chance. So, this is my<b> ATTEMPT</b><b> to write a Caribbean love song. </b><br>
Well, at least, that was my starting point. <b>"Don't Ask Why"</b> is born out of this idea.<br><br>
So, here I am with only two songs to go. I have been so excited about finishing phase one of "Teddy and Me". In fact, I couldn't wait to accomplish this awesome project!! <br>
Now, I sit here with tears in my eyes!? "What gives?" I think to myself. I don't get it! I have an idea of what my last two songs are going to be. I'm almost there.<br>
I've been looking forward to the next phase, so... What??? I mean, really, "What??"<br>
I think that I am going into a kind of mourning. Could that be? This is new. <b>"Teddy and Me" is a huge part of me, of my life, of my thoughts and of my heart!!!</b> This year is a chapter of my life that is so precious and yes, it has been a life altering experience!<br>
Wow!<br><br><b>Oh, and by the way, the little girl in this picture is my inspiration!</b> This is my mom, long before she was my mom. She is loving, smart, kind, open minded and along with everything that is extraordinary about her, I am so grateful for her never-ending support! <br><br><br><br type="_moz"><br>Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1850522012-06-30T14:50:00-04:002017-01-14T10:16:48-05:00Changin' It Up!!!So, it's down to the wire. <b>Only t</b><b><u>hree more songs to go!</u></b><u> </u>Yay!<br>
It's just so very easy, especially at this point in the project, to slip into the same old, same old. I don't want to do that. <br>
At this point, I have found some really comfortable ways to go about writing a song, absolutely... so... I should I go there... Right?? With less than two and a half weeks to go, I think, well...<b> why not? Then I think... NOT... NO... NOT!!!</b><br>
I had a comment from a fellow reverbnation friend and awesome musician, Jonzie. He suggested that I write a Caribbean love song when I have time. <b>Well, frankly, I have absolutely NO RIGHT writing a Caribbean love song, so I figured, well, why not write ... a Caribbean love song. </b><br><b>Now, will it end up sounding anything like a Caribbean song?? I don't know, well, I RATHER DOUBT IT, but let's start there and see where it ends up. Well, here goes nothing... um... something. But ... What? <br><br>
I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA!! <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/wink_smile.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br></b><br type="_moz">Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/587582012-06-27T06:00:00-04:002017-01-14T10:16:45-05:00Working on Week #49So, it's down to the wire and I'm so excited! "Teddy and Me" is scheduled to end with Week #52, the very last song post, on July 19th. Well, I'm going to have to change that. <br><b>I'm</b> <b>leaving for Colombia</b> on the morning of July 18th. Yes, I am so looking forward to this! So, <b>the new end date is going to be July 17th</b>.<br>
There was a part of me, a couple of weeks ago, that kind of had one foot out the door. Not because I don't love the project, I do, but because my mind was already ingrained in phase two of "Teddy and Me". It's been a tough road for sure, but productive, exciting and oh, so much more than I had ever imagined. This project has been such a godsend for me.<br>
But I can't start slacking now. So I'm trying to really change up the last four songs. Each song is going to start from a very different place. If I can get a couple of little gems from this, I will be thrilled.<br>
Week #49 was started with the instrumental, playing drum parts from the keyboard and a piano part. It goes back and forth between 5/4 and 4/4. It's a different feel for me. We shall see what happens.<br><b>Hasta luego!</b> <br><b>... oh, and never to forget... <br>
Thank you, guys!!! With all my heart, I thank you for your continued support and feedback. It makes a huge difference to me. Gracias por todo!</b> <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/regular_smile.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" />Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/658492012-06-23T04:25:07-04:002017-01-14T10:16:45-05:00"Don't Need To Know" Week #48 <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/51376/015181abeafe88b032649c3e13bed21511c8cdca/thumb/photo_2_2_2_2_2_2.jpg?1371229847" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="125" width="94" /> "Don't Need To Know" Week #48<br>
Words and Music by Susan Busatti Giangano<br><br>
I don't know how<br>
I don't know why<br>
Eyes open wide with the sunrise.<br><br>
Don't understand<br>
But it's drawn in the sand<br>
You'll see for yourself with your own eyes<br><br>
CHORUS:<br>
I... I don't need to know<br>
I don't<br>
I won't<br>
I... I don't need to know<br>
I won't. Won't make a difference, so why<br><br><br>
Tomorrow unknown<br>
So plan if you will<br>
Don't know what awaits round the corner<br><br>
Hold close to your heart<br>
Standing quiet and still<br>
Been here with you all along<br><br>
CHORUS<br><br>
BRIDGE<br>
We take hold, take control<br>
We are told what road to take<br>
Paths that the others make<br>
(I) see a bridge made of rope<br>
Curiosity's calling my name<br><br>
Without promises made<br>
Though promises made seem meant to be broken<br>
(I) try not to get in my way<br>
Holding each each day close to my heart<br><br>
wooo....<br><br>
CHORUS<br>
CHORUS<br><br>
OUTRO<br>
copyright 2012<br><br type="_moz">Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1787812012-06-15T06:34:14-04:002017-01-14T10:16:48-05:00"The Sun Isn't Waiting" Week #47... Week #47... Really??? <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/51376/d81efe478822658fc313bda259e377f6ce0816fc/thumb/photo_5.jpg?1371229847" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="125" width="94" /> <b>Wow! I still can't believe that it's week #47!!</b> I'm sorry. I know that I'm sounding a bit like Miss Mary Sunshine. Blah, blah, blah, la de da, la de da... "Someone shut her up, already!" I know, I know!<br>
So, I'm starting to look at my songs and actually, getting reacquainted with the first 47 and thinking about the next phase. It's cool listening to some of the older tunes.<br>
Sometimes I listen and by the 2nd measure I remember the week, how I was feeling, the process, what I ate for breakfast, well, you name it. It all comes back. Then, I listen to other songs and I swear, It's like something I've never heard before. It's all Greek to me, but slowly, it starts to come back. Plus, the songs sound different. When you are working on all of the instrumental and vocal parts for hours and hours, you start to focus on parts that either you like or perhaps are questioning, and those parts take over. Then, once you step away, you are finally able to listen to the song as a whole. It really does change everything!<br><b>I have a favor to ask you guys. If you have any songs that stand out for you, please let me know. The songs play on the player at the bottom of the page. Plus, you can listen to a preview for any song by clicking it. Thank you for all of your comments and support. It really makes a difference! :-))</b><br><br><br><br><br><br type="_moz">Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1766772012-06-10T12:31:26-04:002017-01-14T10:16:48-05:00"Stuck In The Middle" Week #46 <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/51376/7836051b3166c24f8f32a6c3b7c611a2569effb9/thumb/photo_2_2_2_2.JPG?1371229843" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="94" width="125" /> <b>I can't believe it!</b> Week #46 is here. Only a half dozen weeks to go! Week #46 is sort of an apology song for last week, which was a bit of a train wreck. I was very sick with a sinus infection and a "lumpy vocal box", as my ENT put it.. I don't mean to make excuses... "But Susan, you are making excuses!! Stop that!!" ... Sorry!!!<br>
Anyway, this one's a bit different. I actually started this with a drum loop, which I never do. This made for a different process and a very different song than what I usually write.<br>
It was fun to create!!<br>
Week #47 is in process and I am thinking about phase 2. It's so exciting! This project really has taken on a life of its own. It's not been easy, but very rewarding and a lot of fun!<br>
I've met so many wonderful people from all over the world as a result of "Teddy and Me"! I can't explain the feeling when somebody comments on site or sends me an email. It's an awesome feeling!! I have loved every minute of this ride!!!<br><br type="_moz">Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1730702012-05-29T12:05:00-04:002017-01-14T10:16:48-05:00If You Can't Beat 'Em, join 'em!!<b>Well, today I'm starting to work on week #45. I have the melodies for a verse, chorus and bridge. I'm always trying to cut down or even cut out harmonies all together, just for a change, but I hear the harmonies the minute the melody comes, so I just can't seem to do it. Actually, I think that "Without My Valentine" has no harmonies. Although, I might be wrong about that.<br>
This week I will embrace all harmonies, countermelodies, perhaps counterpoint and whatever else desides to pop up. We're all going to have a party, at least I hope so. The words, although I don't have them, I do have a plan. I had better get started, now!! I hope that the song turns out to be what I'm envisioning! <br>
I hope that you all had a beautiful Memorial Day weekend!!<img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/thumbs_up.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></b>Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1726062012-05-27T00:40:00-04:002017-01-14T10:16:48-05:00Thinking About Week #45 at All Hours of the Night...<img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/lightbulb.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /> Well, it's almost 4:30 in the morning. I would like to fall asleep sometime soon, but you know?... I don't see it happening. I've been thinking about week #45 and I keep going over these ideas in my head. Again and again and again, like yes, a broken record or CD... I guess. Enough, already!!<br>
It's an idea that I had had a while back, but it didn't materialize. I had played and sung a melody last week and put it aside. I totally forgot about it! When I was looking to start a new song, I saw something labeled "Week #45??". When I listened to it, I realized that the melody lends itself to my idea perfectly... I think! I'm hoping that it pans out like I am imagining.<br>
Oh no, the birds have started to chirp. My endless evening will be morphing into morning. I don't want to still be up for that, because then I will end up... well... up!!! <br>
Enjoy your long weekend!<br><br type="_moz">Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1721882012-05-24T20:27:42-04:002017-01-14T10:16:48-05:00"If Only" Week #44<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/51376/67753a93e9c0b7883a922a7226c4e550ee5dcbf4/thumb/photo_2_3.JPG?1371229840" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="94" width="125" /> So, "If Only" is up and running! I can't believe it! I'm well into my last dozen songs of the week!! (Hence, the eggs...) <br>
When I first started this song, it was much slower. I decided that I needed to quicken the pace a bit. I'm really loving "If Only", really, but the slow version with mostly vowel sounds that made absolutely <b>no sense</b> gave me goosebumps!! It was really beautiful!! It's amazing what a difference the tempo makes in a song!<br>
There are so many subtle choices in song writing that create such extreme differences!! <br>
Anyhow, I do love this song and I hope that you do too!!<br><br type="_moz">Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1697912012-05-18T05:50:00-04:002017-01-14T10:16:48-05:00"Bad Child" Week #43<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/51376/d2e5be85681c1e69dd1840b91fdc8ee650d64657/thumb/photo_2_2_3.jpg?1371229835" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="125" width="99" /> "Bad Child" was pure fun to write and record. One of the most important things that I've learned from this project, and I've learned a lot, is something that all musicians, writers and artists already know. I already knew this. Well, of course, it's so simple.<b> Don't get in your own way!</b> Don't over think what comes next. In fact, don't think at all. It's not always easy. <b>Yes, I am reminded of this every week! </b><br>
Everyone has their own way of creating a song. Sometimes, I hit record, put my hands on the keyboard and just play and sing. It always starts out consisting of some random words, random sounds and pieces of melodies. Sometimes, when I am in the more advanced stages of writing, I check back to where I started. It blows my mind! This mishmash of notes, sounds and very random words along with an almost full sentence here and there<b> is so moving!</b> It's pure emotion!! I want to keep that! <br>
I didn't want to get in the way of this song. <b>This "Bad Child" just wanted to have a good time... and I did!! I hope that you like it!! </b> <br><br><br type="_moz">Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1693962012-05-17T07:15:00-04:002012-05-17T07:15:00-04:00The man behind "Sing It Now" Week #42Last week was crazy. It was busy, stressful and on top of all that, I was so sick, weak and plain old drained. On Tuesday, I ended up at an E.N.T. and then to a pulmonologist's office. (Not to worry, my lungs are fine.)<br>
It was there that I met a man who changed my day. He was a much older man who was sitting in a wheel chair and really suffering. It broke my heart to watch and hear him coughing, wheezing and struggling so hard just to breathe. He was making some really strange sounds. He was with his son and his full time nurse. The nurse touched his shoulder and said, "Are you o.k.? Do you need anything?" He smiled and whispered something and she said, "You're what? Oh, you're humming?? Oh, o.k."<br>
I had been talking to her. She turned to me and said, "Yes, he's humming. He was a musician, you know." <br>
We talked for a while and shared some of our own lives. Then she tapped him on the shoulder. She told him that I also play music.<br>
He lit up and I swear that I was now talking to a young man with a young smile and an oh, so young heart. I asked him what kind of music he played. He said that he was a jazz musician and that he played piano, guitar and bass. I told him that I have so much respect for jazz musicians. He smiled. "So do I!" Then he looked right into my eyes and asked, "So, do you love what you do??" "Of course," I said, "It's amazing! There's nothing like it!" <br>
"That's all that matters!" He smiled! Then I got the feeling that the conversation had taken all of his energy. He put his head down and was quiet.<br>
I told his nurse that I felt so bad that he couldn't play anymore. She laughed. You know he plays every day and tries to schedule time for each instrument. He's trying to teach<br>
me how to play the piano and guitar. <br><b>Amazing!!</b><br><br type="_moz">Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1679082012-05-14T05:40:00-04:002022-05-15T21:00:06-04:00"Sing It Now" Week #42 (Lyrics)<b><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/51376/f2a550c3e6a8782b19956f01b50b69c588543c3f/thumb/photo_3.jpg?1371229829" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="125" width="118" /> “Sing It Now”</b><br>
Words and music by Susan Busatti Giangano<br><br>
I was waiting in a cold chair in a cold room. Didn’t want to be there<br>
There was an older man (struggling) in a wheelchair<br>
Working so hard just to breathe<br><br>
Asked him if he was o.k. <br>
He said that he used to play <br>
Jazz piano and the bass<br>
“I was humming an old song” he said<br>
Then smiled (so) sweet and strong<br>
In a moment he was young<br><br>
SING Sing it now<br>
SING sing out loud… <br><br>
It’s your own life. Take your time now<br>
Take a walk without sleepin’ like a lion<br>
It is your world. Why do you close your eyes?<br>
Why do we close our eyes?<br><br>
Asked him if he was o.k.<br>
He said, “You know, I used to play<br>
In the army band… piano and the bass<br>
Asked him if he missed his songs<br>
“I’m 93”, he said “…and no, I play each and every day<br><br>
SING Sing it now<br>
SING sing out loud… <br><br>
Copyright 2012<br>Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1628432012-05-01T06:22:17-04:002012-05-01T06:22:17-04:00"Intuition" Week #40 - lyrics "Intuition" Week #40<br>
Words and music by Susan Busatti Giangano<br><br>
The day is hard. The clock is half asleep<br>
But all is well and that I know<br>
A little voice keeps telling me so<br>
I trust the feelings deep inside of me<br>
Intuition, I listen when you're little voice is telling me to<br><br>
There was a young girl coming home, was late at night<br>
Pulling up to her front door, she knew that something wasn't right<br>
A little voice was shouting softly<br>
"Don't you leave the car!<br>
Stay where you are! Stay where you are!"<br><br>
The day is hard. The clock is half asleep<br>
But all is well and that I know<br>
A little voice is telling me so<br>
I trust the feelings deep inside of me<br>
Intuition, I listen when you're little voice is telling me to<br><br>
So as this young girl turned the motor on, began to leave<br>
Lights appeared from nowhere<br>
On the car behind<br>
Thought it was empty<br>
She drove around the block<br>
She circled twice and so did he<br>
And she thought <br>
"No! This won't be me! This won't be me!"<br><br>
The day is hard. The clock is half asleep<br>
But all is well and that I know<br>
A little voice keeps telling me so<br>
I trust the feelings deep inside of me<br>
Intuition, I listen when you're little voice is telling me to<br><br>
Take a walk alone and listen to the silence<br>
It is wise<br>
Though it shows up strong... a giant<br>
Cannot be seen with naked eyes<br>
Do we listen when it shouts a piercing "No!"<br>
I do! I don't ask why!<br><br>
copyright 2012<br>Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1617762012-04-27T13:05:00-04:002017-01-14T10:16:48-05:00"Intuition" Week #40<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/51376/ff767871f8eb758a7728201f4167906ec8a9b82b/thumb/photo.jpg?1371229835" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="125" width="94" /> So, my poor, sweet song, "Intuition", only had about two days to be created and marinated. That just doesn't seem fair, but "them's the rules", ya' know. <br>
As of Tuesday night, I had a uke part recorded, but needed to be rerecorded.<br>
I may make some changes in the next day or two... melody... phrasing... We'll see...<br>
Hope you like "Intuition"<br><b>(43 down... a dozen to go) <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/teeth_smile.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></b><br><br><br><br><br type="_moz">Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1598782012-04-22T16:00:00-04:002022-05-15T21:00:57-04:00"Be" Week #39 (lyrics)<span style="font-size: medium; "></span> “BE” Song of the week #39<br>
Words and music by Susan Busatti Giangano<br><br>
Be, be who you are<br>
Speak. Speak from the heart<br>
Don't try. Don’t try so hard. It's there<br>
No need, it's in the air you breathe<br><br>
Oh, why? You say you want …<br>
You're needing to inspire a better you<br>
Like all the stars you look up to<br>
I just have to say <br>
That what you think you need this time<br>
It waits inside, so patiently, your heart, your mind<br><br><br>
Be, be who you are<br>
Speak. You are enough<br>
Don't try. Don't try. It’s so hard. It's there<br>
No need, oh, it's in the air you breathe<br><br><br>
Oh, why<br>
You're sure that it's right<br>
So you say goodbye to all your light<br>
For all the love<br>
To hold your head up high<br>
Throw it all aside<br>
Don't take away the best of you<br>
Cause all you really need to do is<br><br><br>
Be, be who you are<br>
Speak. You are enough<br>
Don't try. Don’t try so hard. It's there<br>
No need, it's in the air you breathe<br><br>
Copyright 2012<br>Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1573902012-04-13T18:10:00-04:002012-04-13T18:10:00-04:00"No Words" Week #38 - Lyrics<span style="font-size: smaller; "></span><span style="font-size: small; "><i> No Words<br>
Words and music by Susan Busatti Giangano<br><br>
(verse)<br>
I search all night<br>
But in my world, there are no words<br>
With the sun beginning to rise<br>
The world always looks better, but not today<br><br>
(CHORUS)<br>
Please give me a reason<br>
Give me something to make it right<br>
Give me words to assure<br>
The broken hearts left behind<br><br>
What do you say to fill an empty heart?<br>
There’s no knowing where to start<br>
There is nothing. Makes no sense<br>
To lose someone for whom you’d give your own life<br><br>
(verse)<br>
I try so hard to understand<br>
How can you dim a light at its brightest?<br>
(CHORUS)<br><br>
(bridge)<br>
Beautiful heart<br>
Beautiful mind<br>
Taken too soon<br>
Beautiful child<br><br>
Beautiful heart<br>
Beautiful mind<br>
Know we love you<br>
Beautiful child<br><br>
(CHORUS)<br>
copyright 2012</i></span><span style="font-size: smaller; "></span><br>Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1556402012-04-08T04:14:43-04:002022-05-15T21:00:41-04:00(Written when we were "Half Way There".) Well, it's official! We're "Half Way There", well, I'm half way there. Teddy's not much help these days, but I love him. <br>
I knew that this project would not be easy, but I really hadn't realized the extent to which it would take on a life of its own! <br>
Friends and family warned me. Don't do it! Write a song a month or maybe every two weeks. "Are you nuts?" they would ask, with all of the right intentions.<br>
... And yes, they were right! What was I thinking? They were right and I love them and thank them for their compassion and honesty. <br>
That being said, if I had a "Back To The Future" like time machine, would I make the same decision? YES... YES... YES!!! <br>
This project has given me gift after gift after gift!<br>
I have learned and grown in all aspects of song writing and recording. I have met so many awesome people through my music! I am so grateful for your support. With all my heart, I thank you and thank you.Then I'll thank you again!! Last, but not least, I have lots of material. My babies, my songs... and a plethora of ideas for where to go from here!<br>
I look forward to my continued journey. Here's to taking the scenic route!Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1550372012-04-06T02:25:00-04:002012-04-06T02:25:00-04:00"La La La... I Can't Help It" Week #37<span style="font-size: medium; ">Well, it's 5:30 A.M. and I've been up for a while, so I guess it's time to start the day...<br>
I couldn't decide on my title for<b> "La La La... I Can't Help It"</b>, week #37... " Again", "Again, You're Lying", "Oh No... Not Again". Uh Oh... I think that I like <b>"Oh No... Not Again"... Hmmm...<br></b>For me, one of the trickiest things about creating a song per week is that by the time I have to record the final vocals, I'm still a bit unsure of my melodies, phrasing and lyrics. I'm still working out the song. So, although harmony lines come easily, I'm constantly changing the phrasing and lyrics, which more often than not, means that I have to redo the harmonies too!<br>
I think that I'm going to <b>try</b> and write the next song with<b> no harmonies</b>! That is a challange for me! It will force me to change it up!<br><b>Happy Easter! Happy Passover!</b><br><b>Have a beautiful weekend!</b><br><br><br></span><span style="font-size: larger; "> </span><br type="_moz">Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1537162012-04-02T08:35:00-04:002012-04-02T08:35:00-04:00"Dark" Week #36<b><span style="font-size: medium; "><i>I've talked to people about this and there are so many different reactions to the theme of this song. For me, darkness, night or perhaps three or four o'clock a.m., to be more specific, brings with it a totally different state of mind.<br>
I LOOOOVE a great sunset! Evenings are beautiful, but with the moon, my thoughts, along with the sky, darken. Everything seems a bit gray. <br>
I need to do a bit of research. I wonder why.<br>
Anyway, I do hope that you like "Dark"!</i></span></b><span style="font-size: medium; "></span><span style="font-size: larger; "></span>Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1512342012-03-25T15:40:00-04:002017-01-14T10:16:48-05:00The Last Trimester of "Teddy and Me"<span style="font-size: medium; "><b><i>Wow! This is officially the last trimester of this project, "Teddy and Me"!! It seems like yesterday that I had started to ponder the idea. I had no clue as to what to expect. Would I be overwhelmed and sorry that I had ever made the commitment? Would I completely embarrass myself and again, be sorry that I had ever made this commitment? Would I simply fall on my face and ... well, you know... I had no idea! <br>
Like I've said before, this project has taken on a life of its own. In its grasp, I am up, I am down, I am focused beyond focus, and in the blink of an eye, I feel as though I've been hit over the head with a one of those giant gavels that you use at the county fair to try to hit the bell at the top of the, you know, that contraption.<br>
Anyway, I'm not done yet. There is still a lot of work to be done. Regrets??? No, not a one!!! <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/teeth_smile.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br></i></b></span><i><span style="font-size: larger; "> </span></i><br>Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1493452012-03-19T05:30:00-04:002017-01-14T10:16:48-05:00Another Blank Canvas<b><span style="font-size: medium; "><i>It's been a week and a half since writing #33 and #34. So... here it is again. It's the blank canvas stage. Time to embrace... the blank canvas stage... the blank canvas stage...the blank canvas stage!! To be perfectly honest, it's always a bit unnerving. Well, Nike, you advise me every week. I know! I know! "Just do it"!!!<br>
I will... right now...<br>
By the way, while you're on my site, why not check out my FWBenefits page. I recently posted some beautiful words written by 13 year old Manuela Gonzalez about a subject so important to the happiness and well being of so many, especially our young!!<br>
If we could only abolish this issue completely... If only...<br>
Have an awesome week, my friends!! Spring, dear spring!! <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/regular_smile.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></i></span></b><span style="font-size: medium; "></span><span style="font-size: larger; "></span>Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1488162012-03-17T05:40:00-04:002022-05-15T21:00:18-04:00Home Again<b>It was wonderful being able to see my family in Florida. I've really missed them, but it's good to be home again.<br>
I'm looking to start week #35 with a clear head. I had four days to write and record two songs, weeks #33 and #34, before I left, so I'm looking forward to being able to spend a bit more time on this one.<br>
Yeah, I'm looking forward to this week!! <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/thumbs_up.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></b><br><br type="_moz">Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1458462012-03-06T17:51:59-05:002017-01-14T10:16:48-05:00Weeks #33 and 34 - Song a day???<i><span style="font-size: larger; ">I'm feeling a bit off today. I'm going to visit my family in Florida, so I'll be gone for a week. I need two songs of the week done by tomorrow night in addition to the expected last minute kooky stuff.<br>
I have two naked songs, well, almost ready to put on site. I like them both, especially, week #33, but I want to play with them. Well, no time to brew and steep. No time to play. Want to redo the piano. Another time.<br>
No time to become familiar with the vocal line. No time to play with phrasing, fine tune lyrics, listen and improve... It's a bit awkward. Kind of like the song of the week, but more so. <br>
There's just something so odd about rushing this creative process. But I like the songs. Hope you will too. <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/thumbs_up.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></span></i>Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1438952012-02-29T07:20:00-05:002017-01-14T10:16:48-05:00TrustToday I am learning about trust. Because I'll be away for a week, I need three songs by next Thursday! I'm the middle of #32 and I have some recorded bits and pieces for #33.<br>
But taking a bath instead of a shower this morning was the best idea I've had all week. About 30 seconds after my toes hit the water, a melody ... verse, chorus... yeah! So, I took an extra... I don't know, 45 seconds to finish up and just kept on singing. Like the old Italian woman said to Julia Roberts in "Eat, Pray, Love", "Everything that's important getza cleaned."<br>
So... I am temporarily abandoning 32 for 34, which might end up being #32 after all. <br>
Have a beautiful day! <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/regular_smile.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" />Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1428932012-02-25T12:05:00-05:002017-01-14T10:16:48-05:00"A Little Heart" Week #31<b><span style="font-size: medium; "><i>After a frenetic week, I found this song getting lost in the shuffle. We talk about song form, AABA, etc... Well, this had become ABCDEF... well, you get it!<br>
"What happened?" The week had magically morphed into a song that made about as much sense as the last seven days had.<br>
Well, I changed things around a bit and by about 9:30ish on Thursday night, I thought, "O.k., this might just work out. I might have this done by midnight."<br>
About an hour later, long story short, I was looking at the words, "Abort project!" I have never seen this. Well, I pressed o.k... Then again, "Abort project!"... "Oh my God! This is not good!"<br>
I finally did just that and proceded to look for my original version. "Can't locate project..." Well, there it was in black and white... This is not going to happen.<br>
My son asked what was wrong. I explained. "Just use an old song," he suggested. "I can't do that! That is not what this project is about." I complained. "Well, then what are you going to do?" "I don't know, maybe go take my ukulele into the studio and try to do a short lala song. I don't know!" He just rolled his eyes and smiled. "You're crazy." Personally, I'm hoping to be as calm as he is when I grow up! <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/heart.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br></i></span></b><span style="font-size: medium; "></span><i><span style="font-size: larger; "> <br><br></span></i><br type="_moz">Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1413422012-02-18T13:37:33-05:002012-02-18T13:37:33-05:00"Without My Valentine" Week #30<i><span style="font-size: larger; ">Wow! It's week number 30, already! Week #1 seems like yesterday and like ages ago.<br>
I sent this one out early, for Valentine's day. A very sparse version, for now! I really enjoyed putting this one together and I'm hoping to take it into the studio in the near future.<br>
I hope that you enjoy my naked little song, <b>"Without My Valentine"</b>!<br><br></span></i><br><br><span style="font-size: larger; "></span><br type="_moz">Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1397572012-02-12T16:50:00-05:002012-02-12T16:50:00-05:00"You're Beautiful And You're Fine" Week #29<i><span style="font-size: larger; ">There are so many extraordinary people out there who simply have no idea how awesome they really are. Why? Because unfortunately, they have someone in their life who works tirelessly to convince them otherwise. Maybe it's only one person. Sometimes, it's many! Sooner or later, these victims of verbal abuse start believing the crap that they're being fed. I don't get it. I never will. It's just cruel!!<br>
It's so hard to undo years of being told you are worthless. This song can only try. "You're Beautiful And You're Fine" Week #29<br></span></i><br><br>
Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1363362012-01-27T15:16:44-05:002017-01-14T10:16:47-05:00"You'll Like It" Week #27So, last night I posted "You'll Like It" with lots of hesitation. I put a tiny "Hope you'll like "You'll Like It"!" post on facebook and sent out my usual emails,<br>
thinking, "I don't think they're going to ..."Like It". But, them's the rules, so I put it up there, quietly, and tried to sleep, which never happens on a Thursday night.<br>
Sleep on Thursdays will have to resume in six months, when "Teddy and Me" has presented week #52, and no sooner.<br>
This morning I woke to find a few beautiful emails about song #27. I was thrilled! <br>
With rested ears, I listened again! I like it!! O.M.G... I really like it! My rested ears like it! Yay!! I was down. Now, I up again! ... And so the roller coaster continues to fly at warped speed!<br>
I have the two songs that I started and stopped this week. I think I like them, so I am ready to go back to the drawing board! I'm excited! <br>
Have a beautiful weekend!! <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/regular_smile.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><hr><br>Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1358162012-01-25T05:32:26-05:002017-01-14T10:16:47-05:00Make a decision, already! <i>What a strange week. I have three songs. I have abandoned two of them. So, tomorrow is Thursday. One song of the week had better be up on site. So, self, you need to chill and move forward with one song. <b>Hey, you, ya' only need one song! </b>So, it's time to get to work. It's Wednesday! Have an awesome day! <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/regular_smile.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></i>Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1351882012-01-21T05:14:20-05:002017-01-14T10:16:47-05:00We're officially "Half Way There"Well, it's official! We're "Half Way There", well, I'm half way there. Teddy's not much help these days, but I love him. <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/wink_smile.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br>
I knew that this project would not be easy, but I really hadn't realized the extent to which it would take on a life of its own! <br>
Friends and family warned me. Don't do it! Write a song a month or maybe every two weeks. "Are you nuts?" they would ask, with all of the right intentions.<br>
... And yes, they were right! What was I thinking? They were right and I love them and thank them for their compassion and honesty. <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/heart.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br>
That being said, if I had a "Back To The Future" - like time machine, would I make the same decision? YES... YES... YES!!! <br>
This project has given me gift after gift after gift!<br>
I have learned and grown in all aspects of song writing and recording. I have met so many awesome people through my music! They are really great! Last, but not least, I have lots of material. My babies, my songs... Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1349752012-01-19T21:40:26-05:002017-01-14T10:16:47-05:00"Half Way There" Week #26Since it's almost 3:00 A.M., I'm going to make this quick and get some shut eye. It seems that every Thursday night is no sleep night. When I finally get the song of the week up and out, I don't know what to do with myself. Talk about hyper! <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/tounge_smile.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /> I like this song and had alot of fun writing and recording it! I can't believe it's been six months. We really are "Half Way There"... Night <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/heart.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" />Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1337772012-01-14T14:55:00-05:002017-01-14T10:16:47-05:00Yep... it's time...I need to start tomorrow... too much of the same... But, I really have to start tomorrow!!! If I'm going to take a different route, I can't wait! I have to do it... I'm going to need time!<br>
Simon would be sticking his nose up at me about now! O.k. Something different! Tomorrow it is!! <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/heart.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" />Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1337102012-01-14T03:47:46-05:002017-01-14T10:16:47-05:00Time for a change...I'm feeling a bit like the kids on American Idol these days. The prepare a new song every week. Three weeks ago their performance was exciting, new... But Simon has been warning... It's the same old thing, it's safe! ... even karaoke... Hmm.<br>
It IS<b> time to change things up a bit</b>. I'm almost afraid to say it. I have no choice! IT'S TIME TO WANDER OUTSIDE MY COMFORT ZONE!! THERE... I SAID IT! <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/whatchutalkingabout_smile.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><br type="_moz">Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1335072012-01-12T19:32:21-05:002017-01-14T10:16:47-05:00"Stories Told" Week #25Done!! It all started yesterday at 3:30 ish a.m., after trashing my original week #25 on Wednesday night. 20 ish hours later , a song is born... Well, I will be starting #26 early. There will be no cramming next week! <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/regular_smile.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /> Night!Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1333242012-01-12T00:20:00-05:002017-01-14T10:16:47-05:005:22 a.m.Hi! Just a very quick ... well... just a hint of a post. I've been up since 2 ish. Couldn't sleep. I don't think I've ever trashed the song of the week on a Wednesday night and it's gotten to me. I've had tidbits of ideas since I've been up, so I figured I'd try to put down a keyboard part. This way, I won't wake up to a blank canvas. That's something... Lots of work tomorrow, but I feel better knowing that I won't start the day without a hint.<br>
Night... <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/regular_smile.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" />Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1332902012-01-11T17:05:38-05:002017-01-14T10:16:47-05:00Week #25 - Abandoning ship?<i>This is a week like no other. I think that I am going to have to <b>abandon ship</b>. I've never done this the night before a song is supposed to go up on site. I started a bit late. With everybody home from school, there is not alot of alone time. <br>
Today, I've spent way too much time playing with time signature changes in logic. I'm all over the place... <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/confused_smile.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br>
O.k... So, one of my favorite songs of the week, "This Time" was written in a very short time. I can do this!! It can be done! I think I can... I think I can... I think I can...<br></i><br type="_moz">Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1329922012-01-10T13:50:46-05:002017-01-14T10:16:47-05:00What to do...I have nothing today! ... Nada!! Nothing in progress... I have not even started. What to do?? I sit. I play lots of eighth notes on the piano. I sing. I forget what I sang. The wrong side of my brain is working today.<br>
O.k. Stay calm, Susan. Wednesday is your least busy day of the week. Use it to the max! Let go!! That's when it works! Right?? <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/embaressed_smile.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><br type="_moz">Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1321622012-01-05T18:40:00-05:002012-01-05T18:40:00-05:00"Waiting For My Ship..." Week #24 (lyrics) “WAITING FOR MY SHIP…” Week #24<br>
Words and music by Susan Busatti Giangano<br><br>
Waitin’ for a bottle of wine, dreamin' <br>
Talkin’ 'bout the birth of our time<br>
We've worked the farm, now we'll reap what we have sown<br><br>
Waitin' for my ship to come in<br>
Unaware of the sweet ship that we're sailing in<br>
It's life, so sweet<br>
We're sailing ahead. Climb on board<br><br>
We hold, we hold on tight<br>
Wishes, that I may, that I might<br><br>
Now I'm waitin’ on the pier for my ship to come to me<br>
Dreaming of the day, but I fail, I fail to see<br>
The magic of the sun sinkin' in the sky<br><br>
Oh there's something oh, so wonderful, so clear and loud<br>
While I'm waitin' for my life to start<br>
My head up high in the clouds<br>
Can't see my life waitin' at my feet<br><br>
We hold, we hold on tight<br>
To Wishes, that I may, wish I might<br>
We hold, we hold on tight<br>
To Wishes, that I may, wish I might<br><br>
BRIDGE : Wo ee oh oh oh...<br><br>
We hold, we hold on tight<br>
To wishes, that I may, wish I might<br>
We hold, we hold on tight<br>
To Wishes, that I may, wish tonight<br><br>
Waitin' for the ship to come in<br>
Unaware of the sweet ship that we're sailing in<br>
It's life, so sweet, we're sailing.<br>
Climb aboard<br><br>
Copyright 2012<br><br>Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1319692012-01-04T19:41:48-05:002017-01-14T10:16:47-05:001/5/12 - 1:00 A.M.It's almost 1:00am and time to call it. I think that I like this song. In the morning I will have rested ears and will know for sure. <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/regular_smile.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /> <br>
Night... Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1317012012-01-03T16:04:28-05:002012-01-03T16:04:28-05:00Getting back...So, I'm out of shape. Took two steps back, physically, mentally and musically. (But hey, it was a beautiful holiday and so worth it!) So, it's back to the gym for the body and back to work for the mind, but hey... I can't get the creative thang going. <br>
I guess that I have to work out these muscles. Yes, tomorrow is another day!<br>
I have so many thoughts, though, on what to do with the songs that I have. I wish that there were more hours in a day... more days in a week! <br><br><br><br><br type="_moz">Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1314202012-01-02T09:01:38-05:002012-01-02T09:01:38-05:00"NO UH OH!" “No Uh Oh” week #23<br>
Words and music by Susan Busatti Giangano<br><br>
Please don't say that<br>
Please don't say that<br>
It’s the tail chasing cat<br>
We know it’s where we’re going<br><br>
Let's just agree to disagree<br>
It's o.k. with me<br>
As long as we go gently<br><br>
We’ve been there and back like a loopy loop<br>
Always know the next word, flies in like a little bird<br>
Don’t have to feel like you do<br>
Think we’re better off with two minds<br>
‘Cause two is always better than one<br><br>
Please don't say that<br>
Please don't say that<br>
I know you see things differently than me<br><br>
Let's just agree to disagree<br>
It makes for an oh, so better you and me<br><br>
We’ve been there and back like a loopy loop<br>
Always know the next word, flies in like a little bird<br>
Don’t have to feel like you do<br>
Think we’re better off with two minds<br>
Two is better<br><br>
SAY… SAY ANYTHING, BUT SAY IT OH, SO SWEET<br>
SAY… SAY WHAT YOU NEED TO SAY AND IF WE DISAGREE<br>
THERE’S NO UH OH<br>
NO UH OH<br>
NO UH OH CAUSE IT’S O.K.<br><br>
Please don't say that<br>
Please don't say that<br>
It’s the tail chasing cat<br>
We know it’s where we’re going<br><br>
Let's just agree to disagree<br>
It's o.k. with me<br>
As long as we go gently<br><br>
We’ve been there and back like a loopy loop<br>
Always know the next word, flies in like a little bird<br>
Don’t have to feel like you do<br>
Think we’re better off with two minds<br>
‘Cause two is always better <br><br>
Please don't say that<br>
Please don't say that<br>
Please don’t say that. Don’t say it! (copyright 2012)<br>Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1313332012-01-01T21:00:00-05:002012-01-01T21:00:00-05:00January 2nd, 2012<i><span style="font-size: larger; ">Can't sleep again... It's almost 2:00 am and I wish that my mind and body would just stop already. Well, not stop exactly, just go to sleep. It seems that on this scenic route that I've been taking, I've hit this major intersection. Do I head north, northeast, northwest or should I just head for the sun? I have lot of different ideas. I feel like I've been staying in a very familiar corner. I want to change it up a bit.<br>
This new pattern has been happening for the last two weeks. The day that I'm finishing up my song of the week, I go to the piano with a new idea. I write it down. It's usually just a bit of a melody... maybe a verse. Never a chorus... Hmmm.... Right now I have two. <br>
We'll see. This week has to come from somewhere else. Tomorrow I'll start.<br>
Sweet dreams...<br>
SQ<br></span></i><br type="_moz">Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1312362011-12-31T13:45:00-05:002017-01-14T10:16:47-05:00The beginning!<span style="font-size: larger; "><b>I'm pretty sure that these were the 1st words written on my site. This was just the beginning:</b><br>
... I'm talking some years ago, a really cool idea was presented by our acting teacher. We were all going to do our scenes in our underwear! Our performance would be real, volatile, exposed ... We would be vulnerable!!!<br><b>Vulnerable?</b> Well, maybe this idea was cool, but I wasn't!... cool, that is! I was uncomfortable, to say the very least!<br>
Well, this is going to be sort of like that!<br>
For one year, I am going to be writing and recording one song per week and offering it as a free download. You can let me know what you think, if you like. <br>
Yup... exposed, vulnerable, close to naked ... again!<br>
Why call this project "Teddy and Me"? Well, Teddy is my 70 pound, golden retriever puppy. He just wants to play. He loves Chopin and has danced to the beat of my new ukulele. So, I figure that if I give him a bit of credit here, maybe he'll cooperate!! Well... maybe...<br>
We'll see!!!<br>
Oh, and if you would like to be notified of each<b> free download</b>, please sign up on my homepage.<br><b>Now, almost half way through... well yes, it is everything I thought it would be and everything I feared. Vulnerable? Oh yeah, over and over and over again.<br></b><b>This project has been like a child. I think about it when I'm not home. It's always pulling at my thoughts. Not now, I think. "Mommy has a life, you know!" <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/wink_smile.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /> Always trying to think of ways to make it better. Sometimes, I just can't wait to send the emails, post my link on facebook and notify my followers on Jango radio. I am in love with the song. I'll put this one on a final cd... Yes, definitely!! Then, as I did this week, I hesitate. Wow, I preferred my 1st recording where I mumbled random words with just a piano and me. I send out the word, but so cautiously! <u>No, week #23 is not</u> one of my favorites. I like the song, but would do it so much differently. Well, it's too late now. It has to go out. Them's the rules. <br></b><b>If I could go back in time, would I rethink this crazy committment? Not for a second!! As time/mind consuming as this has been, I have not one regret! This project has given me so much!! I am loving it!! It is feeding me with ideas for where to go next.<u> I'm taking the scenic route, you know! </u><br><br></b><br type="_moz"></span><br>Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1300882011-12-23T19:45:00-05:002017-01-14T10:16:46-05:00Stepping away...Knowing that Christmas was just around the corner, I needed to finish week #22, "Coming Home", early. Deciding on the subject matter was easy. There has been one thought on my mind all week. The song would be simple and straight from the heart... verse, chorus, verse chorus... simple. Hopefully, the words will be heard.<br>
It's been kind of nice taking a couple of days to make lasagna with my mom, create some homemade irish cream and enjoy the people that I love. Tomorrow I'm making a "Christmas" pie and getting some last minute stuff done. I'm looking so forward to being with my family on Christmas day!!<br>
It's strange, though. "Teddy and Me" has become such a huge part of my life... You know how, even when you are distracted by other parts of your life, no matter how crazy your "day to day" becomes, your children are sitting in your thoughts, somewhere in your thoughts, always? This project is very much like that. It's all consuming. <br>
But, it gives me so much in return. As tough as it has been, I am thrilled that it's such a big part of my life... <br>
Happy holidays, everybody!! <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/heart.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" />Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1299502011-12-22T18:14:02-05:002011-12-22T18:14:02-05:00"Coming Home" Week #22 "<b>Coming Home</b>" Song of the week #22<br>
by Susan Busatti Giangano<br><br>
Now I lay me down<br>
The sun has kissed the moon goodnight<br>
A joyful rain of tears<br>
I can almost hear them<br>
Hearts alive, standing by an open door<br>
Love is what they're waiting for<br><br>
Tears are being wiped with a smile<br>
A while is like forever, just a while<br>
Prayers are being answered one by one<br>
I can hear them whisper, "They're coming home!"<br><br>
Yesterday I heard it was the end<br>
They would be sending young hearts back again<br>
Yesterday I felt my heart take its place where it belongs<br>
Back where it belongs<br><br>
Tears are being wiped with a smile<br>
A while is like forever, just a while<br>
Prayers are being answered one by one<br>
I can hear them shouting, "They're coming home!<br><br>
They're coming home<br><br>
copyright 2011<br><br><br type="_moz">Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1293552011-12-19T18:18:25-05:002017-01-14T10:16:46-05:00Song 22 and lots to do...So... I have most of my words for this little song... I think that it's going to be a very simple melody in two part harmony from beginning to end. Very sparse use of instruments. Intimate... Now, is this what it's going to actually be? Who knows, but right now... well, we'll see. I'm hoping to finish tomorrow. There are trees to light, presents to buy and wrap, lasagna and home made irish cream to make and well... you know the deal! <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/wink_smile.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br>
We're all there!<br><br type="_moz">Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1291602011-12-18T16:09:29-05:002011-12-18T16:09:29-05:00"We All Need Time" Week #21 - Lyrics"We All Need Time" Week #21<br>
Words and music by Susan Busatti Giangano<br><br>
It could be you. You're up with the sun<br>
Do you know from deep inside<br>
It's time. You're so far from done<br><br>
You know, 'cause you do <br>
You should 'cause you rule<br>
It's your life. Yeah, it's your life<br><br>
We do it, we do<br>
We're here. We figure it out<br>
It's somewhere inside you<br>
Reach down and you dig it out<br><br>
But we all need time<br>
Yeah, we all need time<br>
We all need time<br><br>
It's almost noon<br>
Do you wait for the wand to appear?<br>
You know it's not comin' soon<br>
All you need is already here<br><br>
You know, 'cause you do <br>
You should 'cause you rule<br>
It's your life. Yeah, It's your life<br><br>
We do it, we do<br>
We're here. We figure it out<br>
It's somewhere inside you<br>
Reach down and you dig it out<br><br>
But we all need time<br>
Yeah, we all need time<br>
We all need time<br><br>
You need to have some peace inside <br>
Your heart's not with you, so you hide<br>
But if you tap it and it wakes<br>
Then you can take yourself back<br>
Hold your heart. Hold tight... Love you...<br><br><br>
We do it, we do<br>
We're here. We figure it out<br>
It's somewhere inside you<br>
Reach down and you dig it out<br><br>
But we all need time<br>
Yeah, we all need time<br>
We all need time<br><br>
copyright 2011<br>Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1289662011-12-16T17:54:03-05:002017-01-14T10:16:46-05:00"We All Need Time" Week #21<span style="font-size: small; ">If there were two songs out of twenty one that I could put on a "whew... it's over" list, this would be one! Whew...!!! It was a rough week.. I don't know if I started out on the wrong foot or was just distracted by the fact that I need to start shopping for Christmas, put up a tree and keep that tree up with "crazy puppy, Teddy" on the loose! <br>
At two in the morning, my tired ears were not happy with "We All Need Time". I needed more "Time", but hey... the deadline had passed two hours earlier. So... Although I was reluctant to put it up on site, I put it up on site.<br>
This morning, I listened with rested ears. I LIKE IT!! YAY!! I REALLY DO!!<br>
Next... <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/angel_smile.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><br></span><br><br type="_moz">Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1286242011-12-14T19:45:00-05:002017-01-14T10:16:46-05:00Down to the Wire...Well, I'm at a loss for words... and music, for that matter. Hahaha... very funny... not! Twenty three hours to go. Yes, at a loss. I have a bit of a melody that will be tweaked, twisted and turned around and about one third of my lyrics... Maybe... Alot of work to do tomorrow. O.k. Bedtime...'Night. <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/regular_smile.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" />Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1283912011-12-13T16:00:00-05:002011-12-13T16:00:00-05:00Uh oh... Now, I'm worried!<i><span style="font-size: larger; ">Worked for five hours today and I have... absolutely nothing!! Zilch... nada!! I have four "sketches" of week #21, well... sort of but not quite. Two using the keyboard and two using the ukelele. They are all ... well... really, really bad! They are going into my Mac trash where they belong. I'm all over the place... One step forward... Well, you know. Hmmm... <br>
So, this emotional roller coaster called "Teddy and Me" is sitting in the bottom of a ditch. A really deep, dark ditch. Uh oh... Haven't been here in a while. O.k. Now, I'm worried! No, I'm not. Tomorrow... Yeah, I'm a little worried!...<br><br><br><br></span></i><br type="_moz">Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1282132011-12-12T18:10:00-05:002017-01-14T10:16:46-05:00Another blank canvasIt's Monday night and I haven't started week #21. I am going to go to bed and I am not going to worry. Tomorrow, after 2:00, I will have time to put my fingers down on the piano, at least I think that I will start with the piano and hope that I find a nice scenic route to week #21. I will turn on my heart, turn off my brain and see what happens. That seems to be the best way for me. We'll see. Sweet dreams... <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/regular_smile.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" />Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1277022011-12-09T06:10:00-05:002017-01-14T10:16:46-05:00The Day After... "Do You Know What I Want For Christmas?" Week #20<span style="font-size: larger; ">Week #20, <b>"Do You Know What I Want For Christmas?"</b> was up and running as of 11:59 p.m. last night! Due to a very late start, yesterday was "gotta' finish week #20" day. I had a melody, some words, a keyboard part and a horrible attempt at a guitar part that demanded to be replaced. Calls were left unanswered, I ran back and forth quickly between life and my alternate life in my little room and... the house was so embarassingly messy, that after I put up the song at midnight, I spent the next two and a half hours cleaning. <br>
Last week's song, "Only Human" is one of my favorites, so I felt like the bar was raised a bit higher this week. I really did enjoy creating this song and I'm hoping that you like it as much as I do. <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/regular_smile.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br></span><br type="_moz">Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1276402011-12-08T18:52:16-05:002017-01-14T10:16:46-05:00"Do You Know What I Want For Christmas?" Week #20<i>Due to illness, I ended up getting a really late start with this song and I am really loving it! But ... I'm wanting to go back and tweak, but hey, them's not the rules. 12:00 Thursday night, deadline. That's the deal! (Where did that one come from, anyway? <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/wink_smile.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /> )<br>
I'm in the process of learning how to not look at the whole picture, not always. because... when I do, I panick... just a bit! So, I think, o.k. I'm just going to put down a couple of keyboard parts and maybe a rough vocal and be happy. Process, Baby, process... This was my lesson of the week. I talk to myself, but let's keep that between us, o.k?</i><br><br><br type="_moz">Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1262662011-12-02T07:37:17-05:002017-01-14T10:16:46-05:00Lyrics to "Only Human" and thank you.LYRICS<br><br>
“Only Human” Song of the week #19<br>
Words and music by Susan Busatti Giangano<br><br>
Can’t tell you, but she wants to<br>
She’s broken, a little inside<br>
Woo, we try<br>
Woo, we’re only human<br><br>
We’re fragile, not that you’ll ever see<br>
We’re crowded, can’t see the forest for the trees<br>
Woo, we try<br>
Woo, we’re only human<br><br>
We smile. We laugh<br>
Life is good a treasured gift as we grow better<br><br>
Woo, we try<br>
Woo, we’re only human<br><br>
Woo, we try<br>
Woo, we’re only human<br><br>
Copyright 2011<br><br>
Thank you guys for listening, for your support and kind comments. I so appreciate you all!! <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/regular_smile.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><br><br type="_moz">Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1260642011-12-01T04:40:00-05:002017-01-14T10:16:46-05:00Song of the week #19 - "Only Human" <span style="font-size: larger; "><i>"Only Human"... I'm loving this one. I wanted it to travel directly from the heart to mp3. I wanted it to be an "effortless" process. Well, sort of effortless... smooth... thoughts that disappear and magically reappear in the form of music and lyrics. I wanted to keep it simple... a whisper of a song. I wanted it to quitely touch the heart. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I have. <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/envelope.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></i></span>Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1258102011-11-29T16:51:48-05:002017-01-14T10:16:46-05:00Song of the week #19<i>So... I want to keep this real simple. Straight from heart to mp3! No harmonies. Not too much of anything. I don't know what to call it yet. "Fragile", "Human"... I don't know.<br>
Feeling more "Fragile" than "Human" right at this moment. <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/regular_smile.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br>
Right now I have only a vocal and keyboard part. I may leave it at that. I 'm not sure. Maybe with fresh ears, tomorrow will bring a bit more certainty! I really hope so!<br></i><br type="_moz">Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1253372011-11-26T17:35:00-05:002017-01-14T10:16:46-05:0011/26 working on week #19 O.k... no thinking, no planning ... I promised myself this. So, I put my fingers on the keys and I just do it. I want this week to be effortlessly from the heart. I really do. Raw feeling... If I can get a little alone time in tomorrow, I'm going to put down a very basic vocal. One word keeps coming out of my mouth when I whisper sing a few notes here and there. From this word, I have an idea of what the song is about. This one is going to just "be"... from the inside, out. (At least, if I have anything to say about it!) <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/wink_smile.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" />Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1252212011-11-25T16:45:00-05:002011-11-25T16:45:00-05:00Week #18 "A Perfect Lullaby"<span style="font-size: larger; ">When I decided to take on this project, I knew that it was going to be difficult, but I was thinking only in terms of how hard it would be to create a new song every week.<br>
It would be tough, but I would end up a better songwriter, musician, engineer (well, that could only get better) and hey, I would end up with lots of new material to choose from.<br>
What I wasn't prepared for was the emotional roller coaster that I was about to board.<br>
Every week is different. Some songs are exciting and fun to create. I can't wait to put them up. I listen and listen. I get some beautiful comments and life is beautiful. I'm just plain giddy!<br>
A week later, another song is evolving, yet not so effortlessly. Thursday Night comes. It has to be done, but it's just not quite what I had in mind. It's a bit slow. I need to redo the vocals. Oh, I have some definite ideas for the lyrics, but I have no time. So I put it out. I just do it and I'm devastated! <br>
Stop thinking Susan! You're thinking too much!! Stop stressing and make some music, God damnit! Now!!! Process... it's process!!<br></span><i><span style="font-size: larger; "> </span></i> <br type="_moz">Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1199202011-10-24T08:00:45-04:002017-01-14T10:16:46-05:009 Months to go... !!! 9 MONTHS TO GO for "Teddy and Me". After I have this baby, I'm going on maternity leave FOR SURE!!!!!! <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/shades_smile.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /> But loving it all!!! Week #13... like this!Susan Busatti Gianganotag:suzieqsongs.com,2005:Post/1127522011-09-04T14:05:00-04:002017-01-14T10:16:46-05:00"What To Do" week #6<i><span style="font-size: larger; "> With the arrival of hurricane "Irene" and the departure of our electric for the next six days, this was a rough week. Although I was very grateful that we had a small generator that gave us a refrigerator, a few electrical outlets, one T.V. and INTERNET, it was kind of like Gilligan's Island around here. <img src="//bandzoogle.com/common/FCKEditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/confused_smile.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br>
I have been trying to change my process from song to song. For this song, I started out with a very simple keyboard part, then I played piano lines as though they were lines in a quartet. <br>
This was actually the first song of the project, but feeling that it was a bit dark, I abandoned ship, picked up my new ukulele, went to the lighter side and worked on "Say Hello". <br>
Luckily, I had already put in the parts and was able to work with what I had. I'm glad that I brought it back.<br><br></span></i> <br type="_moz">Susan Busatti Giangano