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T.C. Elliott

@tcelliott
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2008

If Neil Young and The Holy Modal Rounders had some baby songwriters then T.C. Elliott would be the runt of the litter. I am a regular (or semi regular) participant of songfight, spintunes, nur ein, GYAWS and participate over at songcrafters as well.

Electronic mail service: pigfarmerjr (@) gmail (d0t) com

A short note to creatives:

Yes, you're music is art. What you do with it, or how you make it is up to you. If you want an audience you will surely make different decisions than if you make it solely for yourself. That's okay. No-one has a right to tell you how to do your art. However, no-one is obliged to like it and, like it or not, most will tell you one way or the other. Usually the "nots" are louder than the "likes."

Catharsis is different for each of us. The act of creation is, in large part, my catharsis. A welcoming audience is another. I choose to focus on the first. No choice is wrong for you, though.

Artists have been struggling with conforming to what is popular in order to gain an audience for as long as there has been art, I'd bet. You are not alone. But I doubt many of us can help you forge your way. That can be scary, but it can also be liberating. For what it's worth, I'm glad you are creating.

Pronouns: He/Him

Song Count Per Year (All Accounts) (50/90 may be off a song or two):
# _ YEAR __ FAWM __ 50 in 90
01-2008 - 14 songs - 51 songs
02-2009 - 18 songs - 48 songs
03-2010 - 31 songs - 102 songs
04-2011 - 28 songs - 70 songs
05-2012 - 25 songs - 54 songs
06-2013 - 19 songs - 63 songs
07-2014 - 30 songs - 15 songs
08-2015 - 18 songs - 51 songs
09-2016 - 24 songs - 29 songs
10-2017 - 30 songs - 68 songs
11-2018 - 42 songs - 125 songs
12-2019 - 42 songs - 55 songs
13-2020 - 35 songs - 60 songs
14-2021 - 16 songs - 50 songs
15-2022 - 43 songs - 51 songs
16-2023 - 30 songs - 66 songs
17-2024 - 128 songs - 57 songs
18-2025 - ?? songs - What 50/90?

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Her Picture On The Wall by @beacon + @tcelliott #slackconversation #murder #ballad

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Glad you like "Omnishambles". It was a real tongue twister, but fun to do. I see you're sitting with 41 songs already done. That's amazing!
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Haha, thanks for the comment on my daft chupacabra song. Made me chuckle! 😆
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Haha!!! Man you are killing it this year! You are prolific every year but wow!
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Thank you so much for your comments on my songs - I look forward to working my way through yours!
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Hey, I sincerely appreciated your thoughtful comment on "Some Love." Also, there are a lot of videos of me singing in front of an unmade bed because the cat is on the bedclothes and I don't want to disturb her. :)
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Wow congrats that you already finished FAWM! Hope you have some great ideas worth continuing.

Thanks for your comments! So happy you enjoyed my songs.

Coming Home - Indeed, I often start with a MIDI draft to create the arrangement. The tough thing is playing the song or finding people. I was able to record the e-piano but the guitar / uke is beyond my abilities. I can't stand the sound of guitar VSTs. Let's see what happens collab-wise.

The Archer
Yes, I can imagine this idea going into all kinds if genres but I'm completely stuck. Happy if someone else continues.
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Thanks for the great comment on Lock and Key. I appreciate you taking the time.
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@kayo
Thanks for your kind comments on my songs and my lyrics! Also - holy wow you are prolific in the songwriting!
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thanks for checking out my song! it's great to know the lyrics landed for you <3
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I make it a policy not to say no to second generation porcine agriculturalists, for I owe them an ongoing debt of carnivorous gratitude.
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I didn't realise I hadn't set it to download! Corrected now
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Thanks for you r comments on my Screaming song!
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thanks so much for you comment on my 'need a break' song :) i appreciate it !
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Thank you for writing such thoughtful words about my songs Merope and Just You and Me! It really lights me up when I read a comment and you left me TWO! Thank you!! I can't believe your work ethic! How could anyone could do 12 songs already on Day 4! But you are in a league of your own with your track record! It's so inspiring and the reason why I love FAWM so much is seeing how hard everyone works, but also how easy it all comes to us when we just simply try and clearly love what we do. Thanks for the inspiration and kindness! -Scarlett
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Thanks for you great comments on my Risk song too I appreciate it!
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Wow! What progress. Thank you for the listen and the kind comments
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Thanks for chipping in for my #commentsfirst challenge! My attempt is live if you're curious.
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Thanks so much for your nice comments on my Three Hawks song - I hope to give some of your songs a listen very soon!
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thank you for the words on “Going to Middle-of-Nowhere”!! i guess given a bit of hindsight (letting the song wash over me) the vocal isn’t that pitchy but it felt like it when i was recording - I’m fairly proud of it now though. that last set of words is a fave of mine too, it appeared in my head as it is in the song. glad you dug it :D
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Thanks for your comment on "Why Else Would I Leave You?" I love that you picked up a guitar to play along! I'm honored.
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Oh, I'm sure it will.

As five British Sybils once famously said:

"Make it last forever. Friendship never ends."

Wise words indeed, and I am very content being her friend.

But if you asked what I want, what I really really want... ;)
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Thank you for your kind words on "Hush." And thank you so much for your continuation with the FB page. Continuous inspiration throughout the year!
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A fellow biker, joy oh joy
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@frey
Thanks for your comment & thoughtful analysis of the song! I appreciate
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Hello. 🙂
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@tcelliott, It's really cool! I'm honored that you cranked that out so quickly!
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Thank you for your kind words on "Yosemite's Song." I truly can hear your thoughts with the John Denver style for it.
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thats all i wanted..just someone to smile.thanks
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T.C. my friend,
Once more into the breach! Y'all have a bunch of fun now.
JW
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Happy FAWM! Thanks for the note! Can’t wait to hear what you dream up this year!
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Bruh. As the kids say.
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Hey T.C. As always - have a good ‘un!
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Hiya! 👋🏻 I've got you down on my spreadsheet for a possible summer challenge. 😁 Happy FAWM!
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Hey TC, waving while I have time to and can. Interesting Times for us all!
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Welcome back, Hope you have another year of epic output!
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Happy FAWMing!
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Have a great fawm!
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Happy FAWM Tom 🎵🎶
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Have yourself a great FAWM 2025. We're back!! Yay!
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Hi, TC! Happy FAWM 2025! I will definitely be using some of your prompts and can't wait to hear what you do this year! Lovely note you have written above! 🎵 😀
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Waves from halfway around the world 👋👋
Hope you're doing good!
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Lets. Do. This.
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Welcome matey great to see ya
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Yo. I missed the cut off for the fawm YES vid, but I’d have been screaming along with ya!!!
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Happy Fawming!
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Dude, we showed up again. Love your response in Burr's video!
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