The Poet In Our Hearts - Page 2

paleshadow · #16 10-21-2006, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Miss Vicky

The particular songs currently posted on your site aren't that bad, but much of the material you've posted and passed off as your own poetry over at Seven Wonders fit the definition of plagiarism to a T.

Even with these it's obvious that much of your verbage is "borrowed" from a certain chiffon-clad singer. Being too old to love from afar (as opposed to being old enough) and the word candlebright (which as far as I know isn't really a word, it's just a Stevie-ism) stand out in that respect.

It's said by some that imitation is the highest form of flattery, but I say it's just a euphemism for stealing.

I noticed the similarities in the lyrics also, but then again Stevie is just as bad, only she steals from dead authors.

Musicman408 · #17 10-21-2006, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by paleshadow

I noticed the similarities in the lyrics also, but then again Stevie is just as bad, only she steals from dead authors.

Thank you for realizing and mentioning that all writers have influences... EVEN Stevie

Much Love,
Ethan

paleshadow · #18 10-21-2006, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Musicman408

Thank you for realizing and mentioning that all writers have influences... EVEN Stevie

Much Love,
Ethan

Having said that, if you want to be taken seriously as a writer you should try to avoid "borrowing" or having other peoples lyrics pop up in your own song and call it "influence". Let the emotions and feelings of the songs influence you, but find your own voice. Stevie can get away with it because she has already earned her chops, though I think sometimes even she get's a little too close to the border of Plagiarismville.

CelticGypsy · #19 10-22-2006, 12:49 AM

You have written some beautiful lyrics. Good luck with your songwriting and career. Sounds like Stevie inspires alot of her fans

Thanks for sharing your music.

Musicman408 · #20 10-22-2006, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by CelticGypsy

You have written some beautiful lyrics. Good luck with your songwriting and career. Sounds like Stevie inspires alot of her fans

Thanks for sharing your music.

You are very welcome gypsy. I will be posting some new ones in the near future.

Much Love,
Ethan

www.purevolume.com/ethankinkle

Musicman408 · #21 10-22-2006, 06:51 AM

You guys, thanks to your support, I am #8 in the fok rock catagory (#72 yesterday) and #2 in the Jazz catagory (#56 yesterday).

You all don't know how much I appreciate you all visiting my site. It gets my lyrics exposed and that means so much to me.... Keep checking on new Stevie demos (which I will probably post today) and new song lyrics...

Again thanks........

Much Love,
Ethan

www.purevolume.com/ethankinkle

Musicman408 · #22 10-22-2006, 04:52 PM

Ok just a little FYI, the new Stevie demos are posted so you all can enjoy!!!

Much Love,
Ethan

ryan8472 · #23 10-22-2006, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Musicman408

Ok just a little FYI, the new Stevie demos are posted so you all can enjoy!!!

Much Love,
Ethan

I absolutely LOVE the Cathouse Blues demo. It's like, amazing, stunning, all those words, etc...

Musicman408 · #24 10-23-2006, 02:10 PM

A little FYI, I fell down to #12 in folk rock and #3 in the jazz catagory..... Keep up visiting the site, as I will be posting some downloadable demos in the coming hours......

Much Love,
Ethan