Introduction Howard Gladstone explores the importance of place in his songwriting in this three-part blog series, writing about India (Part 1), Spain (Part 2), and New Orleans (Part 3). These are emotional maps, not travelogues songs that grow from the character and contradictions of each locale. Rather than document his
Introduction Howard Gladstone explores the importance of place in his songwriting in this three-part blog series, writing about India (Part 1), Spain (Part 2), and New Orleans (Part 3). These are emotional maps, not travelogues songs that grow from the character and contradictions of each locale. Rather than document his
Emotional Maps: Songwriting with a Sense of Place Howard Gladstone explores the importance of place in his songwriting in this three-part blog series, writing about India (Part 1), Spain (Part 2), and New Orleans (Part 3). These are emotional maps, not travelogues — songs that grow from the character and
What if a song could linger on the page long after the melody fades? In Timepieces Selected Lyrics, Canadian folk artist Howard Gladstone offers more than just a collection of lyrics he invites us into a reflective, intimate world where music and poetry intertwine. Spanning over two decades of songwriting,
Songwriters often find inspiration in various forms of art, and poetry is one of the richest sources for crafting meaningful lyrics. The rhythm, imagery, and emotional depth found in poetry can greatly enhance a songwriter’s craft. In this blog, we will explore some of the top poetry books for songwriters
Howard Gladstone‘s voice is needed desperately amid these troubling times. In a world filled with catchy loops and fabricated sounds dominating the record charts – a conscience is required to keep things grounded. The Album ‘The Promise’, Gladstone’s sixth release, does just that. With different sensibilities and poignant lyrics – Gladstone just may be Canada’s most recent version of Bob
REPRINTED FROM CANADIAN BEATS, OCTOBER 1, 2020 Toronto, ON-based contemporary folk-rocker Howard Gladstone has released his newest single, “Paradise, Passing Through”. The song is the first to arrive ahead of Gladstone’s forthcoming and sixth album, The Promise, set for release on October 9th, 2020. “Paradise, Passing Through” was composed during
-By Gary 17, TorontoMoon.ca With the official release tomorrow, October 9, of Howard Gladstone’s new album, The Promise, I figured it was a good time to check out the video of one of the songs, “Paradise, Passing Through,” that’s available free on YouTube. I was rewarded by a lovely yet poignant voyage to another
In 2014 Howard Gladstone experienced a sudden onset spinal stenosis, resulting in emergency spinal surgery. Four disks in his neck were fused with a titanium plate. He spent 10 days in hospital, three months in a rehabilitation centre, and a lengthy period at home furthering his recovery. Initially totally paralyzed,
My first guitar was a Kent 6-string, purchased from the Eaton’s catalogue, for $10. Whatever little money I had was earned from caddying for tips on the local golf course, and prior to that, delivering newspapers. I had that guitar for a few years until I could afford $90 for
Howard Gladstone’s song Tammy (The Wheels of Justice) musically recounts the miscarriage of justice in Ontario that led to the wrongful conviction of Tammy Marquardt in 1995. Tammy was accused of murdering her 2 year old son; she would spend 13 years in prison for a crime she did not commit.
I admit to a Bob Dylan addiction. Nonetheless I have a mixed, uneasy reaction to the latest box set release. I want it !! I don’t want it. I’m talking about “Cutting Edge 1965-66”, the box set of 18-unreleased CDs, in a limited edition of 5000. It’s not just the
Howard Gladstone releases two new songs : “Gridlock City” and “Runaway Train”. Both are available for free download from his website www.howardgladstone.com … “Gridlock City” takes a humorous and satiric look at a big city’s traffic and transit woes, and the political gridlock that can’t find an effective way to deal with it.
Back in the golden days of Groovy Mondays open stage, in the early 2000’s, held in the deepest dark dungeon of music in Toronto, Holy Joe’s, with its rotten old couches with broken springs- that was where I first met and heard Sam Larkin. Rarely did any of us (a
Three years ago, on the first day of spring, I watched a late winter/early spring snowstorm from my living room window. Everybody was worn out and tired of winter, and anxious for the energy and newness of spring to arrive. I had the idea that the spring rains were captured
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