Eric Wise is a Songwriter, Composer, Creative Writer, Inspirational Speaker and photographer based in Boston, MA.
FEELINGS
I am a songwriter who sees songs as expressions of feelings. When I write. I write a feeling more than thinking of it as simply writing a song. If my song does not “move” a listener then I work to “fix” it.
“This is the most romantic song I have ever heard”
Anonymous Listener
IDEAS
There is a time in a writers’ journey when they write something above and beyond what they have written before. When that happened to me, I decided to set my bar higher. I try to only write songs that are powerful, emotional and that are of great interest to listeners.
I write about things that move me. Generally, I write the song if I felt a strong emotion when the song idea came to me and I felt that other people would enjoy that same emotion. A good song needs to be interesting to other people.
LYRICS
I love writing lyrics! I believe that lyrics are the essential component that makes a song “good” or not. And if all else is good, the lyric can effectively direct the listener’s feelings.
MUSIC
I love composing music! I generally write a piece of music every time I sit down to play. Some are good enough to further develop and to become a song. I often post these pieces as an “Eric’s Playtime Series” video on Facebook, YouTube and as a blog post.
As I build up and develop a song, my goal is to add more instruments only if needed. The simpler the song the better. Many of my songs do not even have drums. One of my songs has only a Ukulele and a single voice.
INSTRUMENTAL PIECES
Not being a singer, I have a bunch of instrumental songs that I perform at house concerts, open mics or anytime I am alone on a stage. Most are Solo Acoustic pieces but a few are multi-instrument songs. Ranging from Classical Guitar, Jazz, Blues and even Rock.
These sets of explanations are all inclusive. As I read what you chose to write, I felt your intense passion
for your love of writing lyrics as well as music. The concept is clear that lyrics and music are expressions
of feelings and your goal is to have an impact on the listeners as they hear your songs. I have great
appreciation of your concept and the variety of songs that you have written are a testimony of that
because the subject matter can be controversial while sending out messages for others to lean and feel.
I wish you success as you continue to pursue your goals.
Congratulations on the beautiful website, Eric!! So happy that you are still chasing “the muse” – your love of music and culture!! Keep up the great work, my friend! Love ya, brother! 😊👊🏻
Peter Mercier
Very well put together website! You are doing a great work. Enjoy!
Eric called in to the place I work, and we had a most enjoyable conversation. (I am a receptionist there.) While we were talking, he mentioned that he is a songwriter. Eric shared his website URL with me because I was interested in listening to his songs.
And listen to them I did. “Oasis” reminded me of me when I was a child. We all need our own oasis. “Treasure Box” and “Lay This Body Down” both brought me to tears. “Ruby Red” brought to mind some of my homeless friends that either died or just disappeared one day. “Sweet Seduction” brought a smile to my face. (You will have to listen to it to understand.) “The Ballard of Hinky” had an ending I did not expect, but it was great, too. All of them are great, to be honest. His instrumental music is great, too. This guy has something special going on. I highly recommend giving his songs a listen or two.
If you enjoy his music, please let him know. Otherwise, how will he know that you appreciate his work? Such feedback means the world to creatives – regardless if they be songwriters, sketch artists, clothing designers, or some other creative.
Laura, what a beautiful comment!
I look for a connection with everyone I speak to, and if there seems to be a connection, I share my website. So often I never hear anything at all.
People like you make me want to keep going in an industry that doesn’t seem to care. In fact the industry does not care. At all! But people like you are kind and willing to give feedback.
You are what it is all about.
Thanks again, Eric
You are ever so welcome, my dear friend. I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation and your music. I look forward to our next conversation. Feel free to contact me anytime! Cheers!
I am just reading these comments about Eric’s work. I feel
warm hearted to read the sensitive, compassionate and
thoughtful words about Eric’s lyrics and instrumentals.
It is often that I consider some possibilities of what ideas
could come to fruition to promote and entice a reaction to
Eric’s songs. Songs need to be heard to be felt and to have
the opportunity to express one’s feelings and reactions. I
hope the days ahead will prove to be pleasantly surprising
and ways will be found to promote concepts that are
profound and those that most of us can relate to. Wishing
Eric always the very best. Bianca M. DiNapoli