Friday, April 1st, 2011 | Permalink
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.
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011 | Permalink
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.
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010 | Permalink
Turn on your speakers and check out this animated version of my poem “The Laughing Buddha’s Christmas Wish.”
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010 | Permalink
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.
Saturday, April 17th, 2010 | Permalink
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.
Saturday, April 17th, 2010 | Permalink
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.
Saturday, April 17th, 2010 | Permalink
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.