Category Archives: Musical Musings

New Year, New Chance? “THIS TIME”

Posted on January 7, 2015 by daniellesings

http://www.DanielleBlanchard.com/ThisTime.mp3 It’s funny how I can take a lyrics and use it to explain my mood, philosophical point, and much more. Tonight I was again pondering my life and all of its extreme positives and pain as we all read … Continue reading →

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In Any Key – Christmas Just Ain’t Christmas Without You

Posted on December 25, 2013 by daniellesings

http://www.danielleblanchard.com/ChristmasAintChrtistmasWithoutYou.mp3 Around 2000, I was asked to do a cut for charity, and had an impossible deadline to meet.  I gave this song to Mike Strange (just before he started engineering for Eminem) and he laid down the backing tracks. … Continue reading →

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It’s Coming on Christmas – A Cappella Bravery

Posted on December 25, 2013 by daniellesings

It’s Coming on Christmas – A Cappella Bravery.

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It’s Coming on Christmas – A Cappella Bravery

Posted on December 25, 2013 by daniellesings

Originally posted on daniellesings:
http://danielleblanchard.com/River%20-%20A%20Cappella.mp3     circa 2011 A Cappella singing is a brave thing to do.  You can’t hide behind the acoustics and harmonics of an instrumental accompaniment.  To sing a cappella by yourself allows for a certain…

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Vulnerability in the Creative Process A/K/A Make Lemonade

Posted on December 25, 2013 by daniellesings

Vulnerability in the Creative Process A/K/A Make Lemonade.

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Take Part in the Conversation

Posted on December 26, 2012 by daniellesings

The Ecstacy and the Agony of Lyrics. Just part of my sharing on all things creative process. Enjoy and join in conversation if you have an offering.

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The Ecstacy and the Agony of Lyrics

Posted on December 26, 2012 by daniellesings

Lyrics are like ecstacy and agony at the same time. Whether writing them or hearing them, they evoke. Maybe Facebook needs and “Evoke” button, because I’m not sure what the “Poke” button is supposed to be about LOL. I’m carrying … Continue reading →

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It’s Coming on Christmas – A Cappella Bravery

Posted on December 25, 2012 by daniellesings

http://danielleblanchard.com/River%20-%20A%20Cappella.mp3     circa 2011 A Cappella singing is a brave thing to do.  You can’t hide behind the acoustics and harmonics of an instrumental accompaniment.  To sing a cappella by yourself allows for a certain freedom, but is even … Continue reading →

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Vulnerability in the Creative Process A/K/A Make Lemonade

Posted on December 23, 2012 by daniellesings

LITTLE DRUMMER BOY Little Drummer Boy Rough Demo Circa 1993, Steve Adams and I were doing some creative sessions, and we decided to mess around with Christmas music.  He was noodling around with the little progression used as interlude between … Continue reading →

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The Only Christmas Tree For Me – Original

Posted on December 22, 2012 by daniellesings

The Only Christmas Tree for Me – Danielle Blanchard Original  Click Link for AUDIO I have never found writing songs to be an easy thing.  I have piles of lyrics with no melody and almost as many unfinished lyrics.  The times … Continue reading →

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