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  • Electronic Dance Track: The Moment

    Electronic Dance Track: The Moment

    Going back through the idea bin, found this electronic dance track idea from a few years back and reworked it.

    There’s a nice warm analog sound accompanied by a house feel beat.

    See what you think.

    https://soundcloud.com/pmwarner/the-moment

    Also see The Calling and SOS

    Lyrics:

    The Moment

     

    It’s starting to get warm again

    And it feels like summer rain

    When I can feel the sun again

    I throw my arms up in the air

     

    Sometimes the summer doesn’t last

    And our moment in the sun

    From open arms and open lies

    It’s okay to leave the past

     

    oh

     

    Open arms and open lies

    It’s okay to leave the past

     

    Okay to leave the past

  • Listen to Electronic Dance Song, “Daybreak” | p.m.warner

    Listen to Electronic Dance Song, “Daybreak” | p.m.warner

    Electronic Dance Track: “Daybreak”

    This electronic dance track sat in a folder for awhile. I returned to it after I accidentally heard a draft I had left on my phone. Some may say I should have left it there. However, I dusted this baby off, reworked it and let it run.

    There are parts I really like here, there’s also parts that could be better. As an electronic dance number, I really like when it opens up on the second half of the opening verses. After that, I get lost in the details and end up missing the focus at times.

    But there’s something there and I went for it. I also tweaked the tempo from 125 to 128bpm. See what you think.

     

    Also listen to

    SOS

    Put It Down

    Hold On

    Lyrics

    Daybreak

    I’m staring at the sun

    Thinking of all the things we’ve done

    Waiting for the rain

    Expecting to feel pain

     

    While it’s dark before the dawn

    Must not know what’s going on

    If you’re feeling far away

    I’m asking you to stay

     

    WhatX3 have we done

    Have we wanted to become

    Do you say

    Or does this all get thrown away

     

    I have a question

     

    Looking at this wrong

    We were standing all along

    Looking for a way

    It’s time for moving on

     

    WhatX3 have we done

    Have we wanted to become

    Have we said

    Is this the world we created

     

    Where do we go

    What does the open future hold

    What do you say

    Is this the break of a new day

     

    I had a question

    Where was the sun

    I had my doubts then

    And now daybreak here it comes

     

    I had a question

     

  • From the Music Archives: “Save Another Song”

    From the Music Archives: “Save Another Song”

    More music!

    Reviewing the SoundCloud music library and realized I had never posted one of my first song efforts since I decided to start sharing what I was doing publicly.

    Called “Save Another Song,” I hope you enjoy.

    You might also like:

    Turn the Music On

    Lyrics

    Save Another Song

    I’m standing by an open door

    Heard someone say we’re through

    There’s whispers that we’re over now

    Not believing they are true

     

    Beats of thoughts come raining down

    Mind is racing far too fast

    Next breath seems to disappear

    And the moment doesn’t last

     

    Here

    Now

    This is how we feel

    Here

    Now

    This is who we are

     

    I let you slip by way too soon

    Your heart’s the perfect way

    I’m living in the moment now

    Praying you will stay

     

    Here

    Now

    This is how we feel

    Here

    Now

    This is who we are

     

    Save another song x5

     

    I’m with you

    Save another song

    I’m with you

  • Listen to new song: The Calling

    Listen to new song: The Calling

    New Song: The Calling

    Well… this one is interesting. I’m not quite sure what to think so I’ll just post it for you to listen to and leave it at that. Lyrics are below. In the future, I’ll add Bandcamp to the platforms used. Nothing wrong with Soundcloud or ReverbNation, just interested in seeing how it works in comparison.

    Other recent songs include:

    Hold On

    Satellite

    Turn the Music On

    and an older, but one of my favorites, Put it Down

    Another night outside a muted scene

    Ringing crowds that fade to gray

    Strain to hear above these lonely lies

    Unfiltered love you dared to dream

     

    Breathless moments as they drift away

    Lost in heaven’s open skies

    In the still, a distant siren’s call

    When solace fades, you hear it say

     

    Just remember we’re all broken

    You can always call on me

    When your love is like the ocean

    The current sweeps you out to sea

     

    The quiet moment where you felt alone

    Now you’re striving for your dreams

    But silence lingers on so patiently

    The darkest moments pull the seams

     

    But your love is like an ocean

    Your fears have drowned in deeper seas

    Anytime that you felt broken

    You could always call on me

     

    Remember your love is like an ocean

    The fears belong in deeper seas

    And anytime that you feel broken

    You can always call on me

    ~P

  • Business growth ideas: Grow your business

    Business growth ideas: Grow your business

    Business growth is always a priority

    You land a few clients or customers (or more) and realize your service or product has value and potential. What’s the next step? No matter where you are in the process, business growth is always a challenge.

    In 2009 I finished grad school. It was the Great Recession and there were zero jobs available. So I started an S-Corp for professional services. My first clients came from networking. My strategy was to connect with government organizations that didn’t have enough resources for a marketing team, and some small businesses that were still operating. I didn’t involve a clever social presence or website. In fact, I still do a terrible job of marketing myself, but that’s another story. I reached out to people and established myself while holding back fears and doubts about my networking skills. (Who doesn’t?)

    Furthermore, I quickly learned I couldn’t rely on just one or two clients. As a result, I upped my outreach by launching a website, asking for referrals and spreading the word where I could; at networking events, online and face to face.

    Most of all, no matter which tactics you employ, growing the business will most likely always be top of mind. It helps to begin with a goal in mind, a few objectives and a strategy. You will always be asking, “How can I get more clients or customers?

    Let’s grow your business

    First of all, this blog from a few years back has some great tips. Called 27 Low-Cost Ways To Grow Your Business, it has practical suggestions and a lot of them are the same I recommend to students and clients. If you need some more ideas, visit Marketing Resources and 5 strategies to start and grow a successful business with only $200.

    In addition, the SBA is a great resource and here’s an article to get you started: 10 Tips to Help You Build and Grow a Stand-Out Small Business Brand thinking about whether your brand is ready for growth.

    Finally, Reddit is another excellent resource – visit some of the subreddits: /r/entrepreneur, /r/growmybusiness and /r/startups

    Buena suerte.