Songwriting
This time Richard chose Wellerman for our Song Challenge on Singeo. It’s a 19th-century whaling song originating from New Zealand, where it emerged between 1860 and 1870 during the height of the whaling industry. What? Whaling industry? No way I’m going to glorify that industry with this song I thought, let’s skip it. The fact that Iceland announced last week resuming commercial whaling after a years-long pause, has strengthened my resolve to write a protest song based on ‘Wellerman’ : Roam and Grow – a song for the whales. (More details about creation of Roam and Grow) (more…)
I created Fly Today for the Song Writing Challenge on Singeo.com of September 2025. The challenge was to explore the full range of the voice.
“Fly Today” tells the story of a small bird facing the harshness of life — crashing into invisible walls, struggling through winter hunger, and fearing predators all around. In his dreams he discovers freedom, and finally learns that he must live with the same courage in the daylight. A song about worry, resilience, and the choice to fly despite fear. (more…)
This is my first written song for piano for level 9 of the Method on Pianote.com. Only a few lines, but it’s a start!