posted January 10, 2002 02:25 AM         

I started playing guitar last year..wow its pretty addicting. Wish I would have started at age 2 instead of 22. Anyways, I need some advice. I am trying to write songs and it is much more challenging than i expected. I was thinking, "just write thoughts on paper then add nice sounding notes"...kinda like a nice ol' formula. But it just ends up sounding..corny..instead of introspective. I got so frustrated one time that i was tempted to throw my guitar across the room (I didn't). Any tips?

Temporarily artistically challenged,
Lour

posted January 12, 2002 01:10 PM            

Hey Duncan...

i recently picked up a model K froggy and i'm *hopefully* getting ready to order another one. i'm curious as to which of their guitars are your favorite and which ones you used on the Phantom Moon record. i'm really into the tones on that record so i thought i'd ask... thanks

posted January 25, 2002 12:22 AM            

Thank you so much for the joy you've brought me (and so many others)! Your words and sounds literally got me through a really rough time a couple of years ago, and I am so grateful!

posted January 30, 2002 06:39 AM            

Just two quick questions. First of all do you recommend any readings for the interested in buddhism. I am from a fairly rural area, although in a city setting, and there doesn't seem to be many resources for the curious.

Secondly...if you happen to end up in Berlin during your European trips, and you like tea...there is a great russian tea room in the building behind the Neue Wache on the Unter de Linden. Just a thought ...great atmosphere.

posted February 01, 2002 07:38 PM            

Do a search here at the site.... put in Buddhism. You'll come up with lots of links and stuff. Also try your local well known bookstores and local libraries. I have been studying about one year now. I am reading something pretty much everyday, if not more than one book.

posted February 12, 2002 09:58 PM            

Are there any North Carolina shows in your future?

posted February 14, 2002 02:49 PM            

much love, Duncan.

posted February 14, 2002 09:31 PM            

My heart overflows into the truth of your sound.
Happy VALetine's Day.

posted February 15, 2002 10:14 PM            

I always heard your hits on the radio and "shoot me" never purchased your music. Well, everything happens for a reason. Timing must count for something. Recently, someone who has come into my life(miracles do happen)and is very important to me, made me a CD with two of your songs on it.
(alibi and that says it all)

Needless to say, hook, line and sinker, I'm in. The music, the band, the sound and especially the lyrics are just about the best that I have heard in all of the 90's and then some.

I know I'm late, but you guys are very talented and the music makes a heartfelt connection with me. I have all your CDs now and look forward to the new one. I hope to catch you all on tour someday soon. Duncan, I never really connect with male voices, (go figure) but you have a very comforting voice to say the least. Its sounds honest and believe me, music now a days just seems so processed. So, from a fan of music and a fan of living life honestly, I'm glad your music was properly introduced to me from someone who got you from the start. Someone who got me from the start. You’re great. Have an awesome journey, thanks for sharing through your music.

posted February 20, 2002 06:09 PM            

Ever been to paradise... I mean Santa Barbara? You at The Lobero Theater would be divine. Hope to see you in CA soon.

posted February 24, 2002 11:28 AM            

Ok let's see here...I've got a number of questions so hopefully you'll be able to answer in due time. Firstly, let me say that I have been inspired and moved by your work now for over five years. You truly are pioneering legend in the singer/songwriter category. Ok, first off, what type of guitars do you use both in the studio and live? I was able to catch one of your performances on television a few months back and saw that you were directly micing your guitar. What type of mics are those? It was a very earthy, full sound and was reminiscent of how an acoustic guitar should sound in the studio...I loved it! I want to learn that trick for live shows! Also, I read that your latest album, which is mind blowing by the way, is meant to be an accompaniment to a play that is going to be touring the country, is that right? Is your album going to be the primary musical score for the play? I want to know where I can catch the performance.
Lastly, I mentioned our first CD is being recorded currently. Well, we have interest from Columbia records and I wanted to know what you think about their label? We are very new at the label aspect of the industry and are a bit nervous about sending mixed versions of our material to them without any legal representation. Would it be necessary to copyright the songs before sending them to the rep that wants to hear more of us? Or should we just wait until our press kit is completed and worry about sending the material to them at that point? I just don't want to screw anything up, you know?
Hey I know you're mega busy, but once the CD is completed this Spring or early Summer, is there somewhere I can send you a copy? I'd be most honored to know your thoughts on the CD. Even if you hate it, please, any feedback from you would be well accepted. It's actually going to be something along the lines of Vertical Horizon meets Tantric meets Caroline's Spine meets Third Eye Blind meets Creed meets Fuel...hmm...doesn't sound very original does it? Lol...well we certainly aren't trying to re-invent the wheel...just trying to write great songs. I love the acoustic flavor it's taken though. I write all of our songs on acoustic, then some transfer to electric. I'm sure you know that route too. Anyways, Duncan, I am pleased to be posting on your forum and hope to perhaps even get a reply from you sometime.
Oh, also, what equipment have you installed in your home studio? I'm interested in knowing as we're about to embark on the same project within the year. If you have time, check out our nearly completed website at The Fatlads.com and make as much fun of it as you want lol. Cya Duncan, God bless and take care my acousitcally inclined friend.

posted March 01, 2002 11:47 PM            

Much peace and love. BW
Goodnight.........

posted March 05, 2002 10:46 PM            

Well, I wonder if that made any sense. Maybe it just probably confused you more but hopefully got you into thinking about things in general in regards to the person whom you share such a strong caring bond. Hopefully things have worked out because I haven't read any of the post after what you posted, so I don't know what's up.

posted March 05, 2002 11:10 PM            

Just wondering when you'll be back in good ole H-Town (Houston) because I most unfortunately had a moment of temporary amnesia and forgot when your show was. It was in the back of my mind somewhere but apparently didn't appear until after the date you were here. Just wondering and would love to hear a response.

posted March 08, 2002 05:14 PM            

Also, from my new understanding on religion, I have found that it not necessary to have to believe in any supreme being. All we all need is to just believe in ourselves. That is- Not Need Anything or Anyone Else.

posted March 31, 2002 03:00 PM            

duncan, i have some questions for you if you have the time....

first, i am an aspiring musician. i've been singing for years and years and i just started teaching myself guitar a few weeks ago. i was wondering if there was any trick to remembering which fingering goes with which chord? i'm having some trouble in that department. also, i am graduating college in may (go me) and i would like to know if you know any names and emails in the music industry along the lines of promotions and tour management that i could possibly get a job with??? that would be fabulous.

ok duncan and co., it was nice writing to you all...hope to hear from you soon.

posted April 03, 2002 08:28 PM            

Ok, so the question...With all things taken into consideration, do you regret writing Barely Breathing? I must say that I have not been able to stop listening to the song since the moment I first heard it many, many months ago. Its a masterful song, appealling to the pop-lover in me. Yet, b/c it was such a hit, people want more of the same. I respect you immensely for putting out what you want to put out. So yeah, are you glad you wrote Barely Breathing? Email me sometime at Toriswinter@hotmail.com ... we'll talk music

posted April 09, 2002 06:32 PM            

Duncan--Keep up the great work. You're quite an inspiration.

posted April 14, 2002 09:11 PM            

i am new and just wanted to wish you all the peace love and joy in the world.

ok.on to my question,
i just wanted to ask you when do you think you will put out your next album?

i just want to say that i love y9ur music.(you more than likly hear that a lot ) )