"Bring the Song" CD challenge!

[TooManySelves]

I assume a CD was already made. Where can I buy a copy now?

[UnluckyMum]

This was truly inspirational- winner or not :)

[shas1814]

My 12th song.

Hope I'm not too late!

watch?v=VV31G4ovDjg

Shas

[krabbers]

how did my this message vid drop off the list . i have re posted it

[krabbers]

honest

[3unhps]

when is the cd coming out??

[DumbBabyRecords]

do these entries have to be done live in front of a camera? i dont seem to be able to get the sound working on my laptop, so i just posted a song I had.. Im gonna try and do one properly though.. I realise this contest is very nearly over but I thought id put a song or two up anyway.. great idea by the way..

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

No worries - pre-recorded is fine.

It's just a challenge to get us writing, so as long as you are writing go for it.

[Rutle]

I just discovered this, it's a brilliant idea, I might enter even though I'm a little late.

[agrlfmtx]

Hey Grumpy, Are you going to do this in 2010. I'm in. Can't believe that you just started writing songs!!! You Am Good! t:)

[shas1814]

Yes, let's do this for another year!

It's been an amazing exersize for me,

and it has produced a LOT of really good songs

from a BUNCH of people.

Let's go for Chapter Two!!

[mishrathium]

Thank you to Adelle for leading me here. I asked if using any instrument was ok and I heard a yes.. so.. I'm jumping in! Awesome Idea. ~ Raz

[live2tivo]

I've been writing a lot of songs lately, but I don't know if I can churn out 12 more by the end of the contest. Can I use songs I've written earlier this year (in the past couple of weeks) in case I don't get all 12?

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

No worries - it's meant to be motivation to write music. you don't need all 12. Just start now if you want.

Or do new arrangements of your other suff - whatever you like.

[mugambismonkey]

I made up an instrumental. I hope that's ok...

[EvanDavid666]

I know im late in the game but i should be putting up a bunch in the next few weeks!!

[samira169465]

wish i'd seen this earlier! will you do another one next year?? it's going to take me ages to write an original ukulele song!lol

great idea!!

[lovedcfc]

hey cool idea :] i'll try my best to catch up!

[triggerhare]

Looks like I've got some catching up to do!

[Clairifus]

okay so if i want to start contributing now... do i start at #9 or do i have to come up with 12 by jan? either way, i'm in.

[TheJMachine]

can they be without lyrics a la instrumental pieces?

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Sure - No problem at all!

[schuermurrman]

Hey man...I am trying to post my song to your video responses thingy...but youtube is telling me that my video that is on my page doesn't exist...hehehehe......I LOVE youtube!!....So I'll just try again later!!

[paulbarrysmusic]

This is a fantastic idea! over 200 songs in there... cant there be a way to find each months entry's rather than all together? or am i just not seeing where the play lists are?

[UkuleleHill]

So even though this started in Jan, can I still start now?

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

You bet! Start anytime!

[jmmquah]

Hi Grumpy - just posted a song. Unlikely that I'll be able to do 12, but hope you like this one!

James

[ArgapaUkulele]

Oh man... more questions. Does it have to be in english?

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Not at all!

[ArgapaUkulele]

So... what if I enter a couple of songs but I don't reach 12? Am I out then?

Good idea btw. / Sven

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Nope - just do what you can!

[irvingjohn]

I agree with chrissy... You've taken me to new heights.. or lows? Thanks grumps for the challenge.

[m1ssychr1ssy09]

I just wanted to tell you thank you. If it weren't for the kick in the butt with my music, I wouldn't be were I am. Thank you so much for making this challenge. :) By the way, I have two new songs.

:)

I only have four more to go. :)

Thank you so much, Grumpy. ;)

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

You rock kiddo - we are lucky to have you!

[chrisuzwhite]

All right, I'm in now. :D

[chrisuzwhite]

I wanted to join this a month ago, but my computer has been broken. :(

Expect some stuff outta me by the time mid-may hits!

[waterdog226]

Great idea.

[Icefunk]

Fantastic idea.

I've never written a song before so this will be great to try. Wish I'd seen this sooner.

I wanna get back on the forums on a more regular basis so this I think will help with that too. Thanks :)

[shas1814]

Finally!

Here's my second song, Lonely World.

Thanks, Grumpy, for the kick in the pants!

[telsport]

Best of luck on this. You have planted a little though in me...hmmm.

Tom

[frazofthesplits]

I'm loving this, glad you liked the two songs! :)

[oldnrone]

I posted another one. This is turning out very well it seems.... lotta good stuff!

[uke5417]

*****

[shas1814]

Finally!

Here's my first entry.

[oldnrone]

cool!

[shas1814]

Dude!

I'm glad you listed your subscribers-

I watched for my name and it wasn't there :=(

WTF??

I'm sure I did.

Or I thought I was sure I did.

Or something.

Anyway, I'm an adoring fan and now I'm subbed,

so life is good!!

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

No worries amigo... Just happy to see ya!

[bigd522524]

Cool Idea to bad I stink at writing songs

I have a hard nuff time just trying to sing a song but It will be interesting to check out the entrees !:D

[JenerallyxSpeaking]

Paul this is really really cool, mad props. I'm going to enter hopefully tonight? hopefully.

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Glad you are on board! Love your vids.

[m1ssychr1ssy09]

I just did my first song!!! I really hope everyone likes it. Thank you for challenging us like this.

:)

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Thanks for pitching in GREAT song!

[timmyVjr]

oh man this is what i need. i write songs sometimes too, and i haven't done so in a WHILE. it's a good idea to set a goal to write one song a month. it motivates you, and sets a goal that you want to reach. i'll try and do ur challenge too! haha. i need to set this goal for myself to get me going again.

[krabbers]

new song added

[ukeshale]

we love you grumps!

[UkeAllDay]

NICE! I'm excited for this challenge and can't wait to start recording!! I already have a couple songs to record, now it's just having to actually do it!

[UncleVRoy]

Oh I need to do one For January?

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Not if you don't want to - up to you man!

[BaronK69]

I finally uploaded a song for this challange! I tried to post it as a respons to this vid, but I'm not sure if it worked... Maybe you have to confirm it or something... Otherwise - check it out on my channel! It's called "Pretty Mean - original (Bring the Song Challenge)".

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Kicked ass!

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

So glad you are on board!

Now lets pester Mysticcynic to do it too... ;-)

[UncleVRoy]

Awesome IDEA!

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

So glad you are involved!

[CashewsNut]

Just found you, and this contest from browsing around in my subscriber/friends lists... I'd be honored/challenged/nervous to participate, but I'll try :) I've never written a song before this is a good kick in the pants to start.

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Great to hear - that's exactly what this is for!

Thanks for jumping in!

[beckstraordinary]

Is it possible to add a link to the Forums as well??

[mystimayhem]

lol as far as the money on the CD, make sure you have your paperwork with BMI ready to divy up amongst the artists and how much everyone gets equally. The paperwork is the least fun part if you plan on actually doing this professionally. Exciting.

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Yeah - I do have a lawyer if we need it - but this should be pretty casual. Just an engineed to mix down the tracks and then a decent POD CD service... "As professionally as possible" was the key phrase =)

So glad yer in!

[mystimayhem]

found you on deach's channel. Glad you have decided to write! I just finished my album of originals, it's my first professional record and it was funded in a very similar way that you are doing this one. I want to be a part of this!! This is a great idea.

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Hot damn - glad yer in!

[FiPfft]

I only just saw this yesterday and feared I missed month one. But apparently not. Yay!

Count me in on this brilliant concept. My first song is busy uploading.

I look forward to the wealth of new music you'll have prompted!

[mysticcynic]

Awesome idea, Grumpy! Look forward to hearing what you'll write! If only I knew chords and didn't crack under pressure. haha. Cheers.

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

I went ahead and translated that into "You bet I'm in for this challange Coyote! Writing new songs for it now..." in my head. Glad to hear it ;-)

Because it would not be the same with out ya.

[tehjummie]

What a great idea.... I'm so in.

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Awesome! Bring it!

[Astericks]

Fantastic idea! You're not such a grumpy coyote after all...

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Hehe, Oh I'm Grumpy alright... But I do have moments that are slightly less misanthropic ;-)

[oldnrone]

Great idea!

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

I'll take that as an "I'm in" from you amigo ;-)

[dannyknapp]

u crazy uker's gonna make me have to get one of those four string thingie's before this challenge is over, haha.

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Careful they are very addictive. I played guitar for 20 years, and will always love it - but something about the uke just feels like home.

Plus, I can't fit a cello on my motorcycle - ;-)

[shas1814]

"I can't fit a cello on my motorcycle - ;-)"

Oh, yeah-

I'm really hoping to do some cruisin' with my uke this summer.

It's just the right size to carry along to busk.

Think I can keep the gas tank full that way?

[ukesiscute]

awesome idea! gonna be cool!

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Get writing young lady!

[irvingjohn]

Approve me entry, Grumps! Haha I think it's a song about something we all enjoy.

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Hell yes!

[lukuleles]

so who gets all the millions of dollars after you make the c.d.? do the ukers get it or does it go to the coyote ukulele fund? this is a really fun idea!

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Heh - any proceeds will be used to fund the CD, and if we are lucky enough to have leftovers, we'll put it towards next year's challenge.

[faithtruthlove07]

question, i wrote one last month, can I go ahead and use that one for my first or shall I write a brand new one? I'm excited that you've decided to do this, it's a great idea! you're a great inspiration.

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

They should be new ones if you can - This is more about the writing process than anything else... More originals is a good thing ;-)

Awesome to have you and that new watermellon involved!

[faithtruthlove07]

ok, works for me! Thanks for the welcome!

[CyberjamClub]

Very cool idea! Can we do instrumentals as well?

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Sure can! You could even encourage folks to write lyrics for your instrumentals if you wanted to (not required at all)...

As long as yer making new music - bring it!

[YoppyKyabetsu]

You da man.

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

So that's an "I'm in" from the Yopps?

[YoppyKyabetsu]

The Yopps are all up in that.

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Whoo - Great entry!

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Couldn't resist ;-)

I knew you'd be up for it - Centuries from now, on frozen shores, under the shadowy sky and gatering darkness, Vikings will sing of how epic this was... Or not, but it'll be more fun with you in it!

[inthesongs]

awesome idea!

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Thanks for the entry kiddo - GREAT song!

[shanifawni]

"the sun is now officially directly in my face"

hahaha that made me laugh, it was just so non-chalant.

anyway - this is a brilliant idea. i don't wanna say for sure that i'm in on it - but if sometime in february you see an original song by me - that'd be a yes. i've been wanting to write songs and whatnot.

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Dats me - "Mr. non-chalant"... ;-)

Looking forward to your songs - doo eet!

[SailQwest]

Great idea! I've been wanting to start writing songs and this may be the push I need to get started! Count me in!!!

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Sweet!

Looking forward to it!

[fourteentwelve]

What a fantastic idea Grumpy!! I've never written songs, so I don't know if I'll be in it, but I'm really excited to watch all the new music, and maybe give it a go at some time. Thank you for doing this!

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Do it! Thant's exactly why I did this - for those of us who never really write...

[mctrmt]

Great idea! I am in!

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Hot damn - I knew you'd be up for it MA!

[lemonostiftis]

i think it's a wonderful idea mate, cheers & greetings from Greece

ps. in case you'd like a video for any of the songs i'd be pleased to help/edit/make

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Awesome - write a tune or twoo as well!

Thanks!

[benmealer]

I haven't had a chance to watch this whole video so that's why I haven't commented, but I'm getting ready for work now and I figured I should comment before I forget. This is a great idea. I never write anything and I think this kind of low pressure kind of challenge may be perfect.

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

That's exactly the idea - It'll keep us writing, even if it's just a little ditty.

[egyptturnip]

good idea ill get straight on it coyote

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Whoohoo! Knew I could count on you...

[krabbers]

superb idea

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

That means you'll do it I hope? Wouldn't be the same without ya amigo.

[BornAgainJeeper]

do they havta be from this point on...or can i use a few of my older ones...cuz there are some doozies in there that I like...

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

New ones amigo - I like the idea of older ones to, but this is about the writing process more than anything else.

Some of us (ok, me) need all the help we can get ;-)

[BornAgainJeeper]

deal...i'll get to work

[EvanDavid666]

I was wondering do you have to play the ukulele to enter the competition. I play guitar, mandolin and bouzouki but sadly no ukulele. so do you have 2 play the uke 2 enter?

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Nope - clearly I have an affinity for the uke, but bang pots and pan, sing a cappella - as long as you bring the song, you are welcome to participate!

[EvanDavid666]

Awesome man thanks so much! This is a great idea grumps

[superjer4]

amazing idea!!!!

[Stackabones]

Yes!!!

[dannyknapp]

cool, this crazy bitch is down with it ! got a response coming pronto !

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Hell yes DK - glad to hear it!

[hoosierhiver]

Way cool!

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

So yer in I hope?

[pearmanator]

Great idea I will try!

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

That's what it's all about - just getting more folks encouraged to try originals! Glad yer in!

[unclejeff64]

got one up already, man!

great idea!

[ukulelezo]

I'm in.  Excellent idea Grumpy!

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Awesome! I was hoping you'd join in!

[imdanhoover]

very cool idea..don't know if i'll be joining in?...i havn't even posted a vid yet?but i'll be checking it all out..maybe this'll inspire me to??good luck..

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

that's a perfect reason to join in - Do it!

[BaronK69]

Great idea, Grumpy! I wanna be in too, but I know I'll get a writers block.... If I don't post a song every month, but just a couple of songs during this period, will I be disqualified? I'm assuming it's ukulele songs we're talking about.

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

No sweat man - any song is better than none. The point is just to help us write more - not to worry too much about the hows and whens. I bet I'll drop a month or two as well...

[irvingjohn]

As I said on UU, I am in. I already have 4 or 5 originals on my youtube, so this will motivate me to make more!

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Looking forward to it IJ - Whoohoo!

[boozelele]

ok GCT, i'll make you a deal, I am totally in (even though Ive never really written a good song in my life) as long as YOU promise to go to Hoosierhiver's party in June. ....I dont really have much bargaining power here, do I? I guess I am just trying to get you out to Indiana and buy you a beer. So, anyway, sure...lets do it.

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Done - Wild horses couldn't keep me from the Ukulele World Congress jam... I'l be there!

So glad yer in - this will be EPIC.

[UKISOCIETY]

I'm in, btw.

No, the kid's asleep. This time my dog decided to go crazy at 1 am.

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

SWEET! So glad you are in Alan - you can help keep me honest.

[UKISOCIETY]

I usually hold my instrument when...well, doing everything! :D

And that last pose wasn't just for Adelle!..... <3

[russbuss415]

count me in Grumpy! does january count as month #1?

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

I figured we'd get rolling in February, since Jan is almost over - but post away man. No reason to wait!