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Rodney Robbins Sings “Eat More Popcorn”

Rodney Robbins, the Singing Playwright — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:19:03 +0000

Here is the opening number for my new musical “Big Feet, Big Love.” This original song is called “Eat More Popcorn.” Since each of the lead characters takes a verse and sings about their greatest desires, this is the perfect opening number. Of course, you have to imagine it with a full orchestra, costumes and appropriate body language, but you’ll get the idea.

So, turn your speakers on and enjoy.

Good Writing Makes TV Affordable

Rodney Robbins, the Singing Playwright — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:15:56 +0000

Here is an el cheepo Coke versus Coke Zero TV ad. All you need to shoot a commercial like this is a couple of good actors (I know you know some of them), a $150 video camera (you, or someone you know, probably already has a good enough camera to shoot this commercial) and a clever script. I can help you with the script, and as a playwright, I give producers pretty wide leeway in creating TV spots. So, turn on your speakers and see what a little creativity can do to promote your next play, or mine.

Rodney’s Fun Christmas Poem

Rodney Robbins, the Singing Playwright — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:43:46 +0000

Turn on your speakers and check out this animated version of my poem “The Laughing Buddha’s Christmas Wish.”

Rodney Robbins Inspired by Rosanne Cash

Rodney Robbins, the Singing Playwright — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:45:42 +0000

I was listening to the radio and heard a very sad and charming song. It was deeply emotional and had a repeating construction that I enjoyed. At the time, I didn’t know who sang it, or even what the title was. Turns out the song is by Rosanne Cash and it’s called “Motherless Children.” It inspired me to write a funny poem using a similar repetitive construction in the lyrics. I’ll post my song lyrics here soon. For now, you can enjoy Rosanne’s wonderful song in a lovely performance video. See if it inspires you to pick up your guitar and put pen to paper.

Songwriting Heroes to Inspire

Rodney Robbins, the Singing Playwright — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 12:57:15 +0000

The singer-songwriter Feist has made some of the very best music videos of all time. I love them. They inspire me. This one is a classic that just makes me want to rush home and write another musical so I can see it live on stage! You can learn more about this Canadian born singer-songwriter here.

The Songwriting Guitar

Rodney Robbins, the Singing Playwright — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 12:51:18 +0000

I know there are people writing new musicals out there (if you’re one of them, contact me at Rodney Robbins’ mail). If you are looking for an inspiring guitar that will get your creative juices flowing and make you want to sit down and dream up your next shows, check out this video of a Goodall Concert Jumbo. I currently play a custom guitar engraved with the name of my new play, “Big Feet, Big Love.” It’s a Carvin electric, but my favorite acoustic guitars are all jumbos–Goodall, Martin, Gibson–they all have that warm, rich, deep-but-not-boomy sound I love. Jumbo guitars also sound great in live theater settings because they can play plenty loud, but also have a natural tone that complements singing voices well.

Sing It Like You Mean It

Rodney Robbins, the Singing Playwright — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 12:44:44 +0000

Here is a singer who knows how to put her heart into a song. This YouTube.com video is of 9 year old Kari Kinnett singing and playing the Suzuki Q-chord. She does an incredible job and really puts her soul into this song. I love this video. Well done Kari.

If you are looking for a song writing or singer rehearsal tool, I highly recommend the Q-chord. I used one to write much of the music for my musical “Big Feet, Big Love.” One day, I’d love to hear Kari Kinnett sing on stage in one of my shows. She sings like she means it.