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Getting to Know: Gregg Butler-Fells


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Just one year ago, the 28 year old Alabama-born acoustic-folk singer-songwriter was wearing a battle dress uniform and scrubs working as an aerospace medical technician, assisting in the successful delivery of nearly 700 infants in his 4 year career in the USAF, but always knew, instinctively, that his path would eventually lead him back to his first-love and his own 'baby'; songwriting and performing his music. " I enlisted shortly after September 11 and although a large part of my reason for doing so was patriotic, I needed the change in my life. I was a razor sharp medic. I didn't think that the USAF would give me an opportunity to cultivate my music and still remain on active duty. In 2005, I was given that opportunity. Traveling to nearly 30 countries and performing in all 50 states with Air Force's premier entertainment troupe, Tops in Blue, I learned a lot about life on the road and part of what it takes to make it as a professional (touring) musician. " Gregg seems to be very aware of what the universal buttons are-and is not afraid to push them. " I write about what affects me, what I fear the most, what enlightens me- what deeply upsets me. As a songwriter, I pull inspiration from everywhere and everything all the time. Sometimes, I have to write so much, to get so little. Although it may take 20 songs to get the 'one', I am restless until I do. I want to create music that does push those buttons because life affects me the same way it does everyone else. I hope the way in which I present it offers hope and inspires others, in spite of the hurt, betrayal, abuse and deep, unfulfilled longing, to keep going." "I grew up surrounded by music. My mother loved to listen to motown and the blues when I was younger. In my early teens, I would lock myself in my room and practice singing harmony to Luther Vandross albums. It wasn't until I started playing guitar at age 14 that I got into music like Jackson Browne, The Band, Bob Dylan,  Sting, Tori Amos, Van Morrison, Nick Drake and Dave Matthews. Their music opened a whole new world of musical possibilities for me. I aspire to be an artist that is on someone else's influence list and that I would have that sort of impact on the world."

Gregg is currently working on a series of children's books to promote musical involvement  in early childhood. 

"I'm very excited about this new project. The material on the debut album was written at various times in my life over the course of about 7 years. This new record (Songs from a Weathered Troubadour) was written in 9 months this year. The subjects are much closer to my heart. I've taken a glance back to the pioneers of songwriting, i.e., Nick Drake, Bob Dylan,  Jackson Browne, Cat Stevens and Bruce Springsteen-just to name a few-to find a new way to articulate my thoughts into sound. I anticipate having this record complete by end of February and cannot wait to share it with you."




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Monday, March 10, 2008

The McGill English Dictionary of Rhyme



" I use this program everyday to assist me in bringing forth the best possible lyrics for my music. Mr. McGill and his staff have designed a fantasic product! I highly recommend this product, which is unbelievably, free!" Gregg Butler-Fells

American poet, Bryant H. McGill, has announced the release of a software rhyming dictionary derived from his award-winning McGill English Dictionary of Rhyme, which is used by over one hundred thousand writers, educators, students, aspiring poets, and songwriters from more than 100 countries, and stands as the world's most extensive rhyming reference ever created in the history of the English language.

This essential reference, dedicated by McGill to "fellow poets everywhere," is perfect for poets, songwriters, lyricists, copywriters, advertising agencies, pathologists, speechwriters, advertisers, teachers, students, researchers, linguists, writers, or anyone who enjoys rhyming words. The electronic reference software can even be run from a portable USB thumb/jump drive, which may be carried in the user's pocket, making this reference perfect for students and those on the go."


Our dictionary has been mentioned on the front-page of the prestigious Wall Street Journal newspaper, and by the New York Times! Under development for over 10 years and with thousands of man hours of research and development behind its pages the reference was specifically designed to work with the differing needs of those who use it. The print version is broken into numerous volumes so you can easily buy only the volumes that are needed for your particular project, making it both affordable and practical. With the easiest to use index ever created in a rhyming reference, the words you need are instantly just a fingertip away. The print version is the world's most extensive rhyming reference ever created in the history of the English languageand represents the pinnacle of linguistic achievement of its type.

APPLICATION FEATURES

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Has No Impact on System
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WHO COULD USE IT?

In many walks of life and professions there is a necessity for the clever manipulation of words and word sounds. The FREE ELECTRONIC VERSION of McGill English Dictionary of Rhyme is a tool for super-creativity and super-productivity. The President's speech writer could use it, CNN news writers, the world's leading news papers and magazines, a fourth grader, college students, the self-employed marketer, internet companies who publish content on the web, teachers, professors, the world's best selling authors, the struggling poet or playwright, advertising agencies, and anyone who is concerned with the rhyming relationships of words, such as: Ad Agencies, Children, College Students, Copywriters, Educators, High School Students, Journalist, Linguist, Lyricist...



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