billy thomas- what needs playing, what needs singing...
Influences
I'm not sure how to distinguish between "what i listen to" and "what influences me" (or if there is really a difference), but either way, this is what i listen to:
The Beatles
The Beach Boys
Jonatha Brooke
Rhett Miller (and Old 97's)
Jeff Buckley
Beck
Leonard Cohen
Nick Drake
Bob Dylan
Simon & Garfunkle
Radiohead
CCR
Regina Spektor
The Mammas & The Pappas
Mary Lou Lord
Eels
Heatmiser
Glenn Phillips
Smog
Sublime
Pearl Jam
Josh Ritter
Tom Petty
Pete Rowley
Led Zeppelin
Soundgarden
Iron & Wine
Elliott Smith
Slow Reader
Alice In Chains
Rachael Yamagata
Sufjan Stevens
Queen
James Taylor
M. Ward
Fiona Apple
Townes Van Zandt
im probably forgetting some... oh well
my name is billy and i write music. i love making music, whether its with people or by myself. this is some of the music i've done on my own. i suppose some day ill get around to recording all i have and playing shows more often, that way it can get out there, but for now this'll have to do. sometimes ill write a lot of music all at once, sometimes life or writer's block get in the way- so sometimes i'll post new music often and other times it takes a while, but thats what happens when you work and go to school. anyway, i guess just take a listen and please let me know what you think...
Fireflies with Jamie Drake In My Time Of Dying with Jamie Drake Tonight You Belong To Me with Jamie Drake
Hey man one of the parents asked about you and how music was going, I just wanted to let you know you have fans every where and I hope all is well. Take care man
i'm good. this years a hell of a lot better than last. the pressure feels like its off but i think what they've done is switch it over to the academic side haha. classes are quite a bit tougher but i continue to do fine with them for some reason i cant explain. howre things goin for you?
Thank you! She is pretty damn cute if I do say so myself lol I'm alright. Just getting into the swing of things. It's definetely an adjustment but also easier than I expected. The tough part is gonna be trying to balance that with work. I need to start looking for a job :(
How are you doing?
Thanks for checking em out!! I listened and I really dig bears..its great! anywho, yeah I would love to get something together, if you're ever going to be up in this direction let me know and I'll set something up!
thanks! yeah i'm totally down to chill with you guys again like thanksgiving. i had a great time. you just gotta let me know when you want me to come over
Hey Billy! It was so great to hear from you. I'm back from the crazy Idol road, workin' in the edit now. I am indeed still sad that i missed Los Guapos' run in the playoffs, but I hear you guys rocked it! How are things with you? I hope all is well :) Have a happy Turkey Day my friend!
dont be so quick! i do have one of jerimiahs back! want me to post it. ya and 3847398 pics and not one of billy and elly! i had a blase but i always tend to get in my own world and ya... haha
