Since our July Songcraft session is this coming Friday, I shall dedicate a few posts to Songcraft this week.
Firstly, let me just announce that after almost 16 months of existence, we finally have a Facebook group! (Many thanks to Jerron for setting it up, cos I wouldn’t have done it on my own.)
If anyone were to ask me “What do you cherish most about having started Songcraft?”
My answer to that would be: “Two things, in order - One, is the friendships that I’ve made with fellow songwriters. A close second, would be the songs. The wonderful songs that were created as a result of Songcraft.”
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Logo
The Songcraft Logo
We’ve adopted our official Songcraft logo!
Many many thanks to Barffie for designing what is in my opinion an exceedingly beautiful and meaningful logo.
When I invited Songcrafters to design the official Songcraft logo, I never expected that the response would be so overwhelming. But after much careful consideration, I decided that I had to pick Barffie’s logo because it was simply ingenious.
The black letter “S” and the red “C”, which stand for the word “Songcraft”, resemble a treble and bass clef respectively. And this whole “music” theme fits in so perfectly with what Songcraft is all about.
It’s just a remarkable piece of work.
I am deeply grateful to Barffie and will always remember to credit her for this design whenever it is being used.
Thanks Barffie!
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More Songwriting Groups
In the last few months, I’ve come to know of a number of new songwriting-based groups and showcases in Singapore, both virtually (i.e. on Facebook) and physically.
I think it’s a really great sign, and it bodes well for the state of amateur songwriting in Singapore.
The various groups have their various focuses. Some of these groups aim to simply help local songwriters network and get to know one another better. Some of these groups aim to organise monthly showcases whereby they will get certain established singer-songwriters to formally present their songs in a cafe kind of setting.
I always remark to my Songcraft friends that if I had known of any other songwriting group in Singapore early last year, I would have simply joined them and not have to have started Songcraft.
But anyway, it’s really great to know that the art of songwriting is gaining more and more attention in Singapore.
And I’m glad that the Songcraft Songwriting Circle is doing its small little part in helping to contribute to the growth and development of songwriting in Singapore!
