I don’t know about anyone else but I could listen to Travis read tax code. Just one of the best story telling voices I’ve ever heard. Calming, peaceful, what some world refer to as unintentional ASMR. 😌😴
59 and can't believe how fast it flew by. I appreciate your humility in expressing the emotional work and toil it takes to connect to your lyrics. I always had a dream to write and play and I'm trying to set out to finally make the time. Looking forward to seeing where it takes me. I appreciate you and your music. Lost my dad 7 years ago and when I heard your line: "...the only man who ever broke my heart.." I felt it. Thanks Travis.
@@BrianODonohue everything starts with trying. Good luck. I have a mentor thing on Patreon if that sounds like something that may help you. Let me know how I can help. The world needs songs. Good songs honest songs.
While I don’t understand songwriting, my limited experience notes that the best songwriters are often tortured by the feelings that lyrics spark in them. Somewhere between psychoanalysis and healing, lyrics are scratched in and out until the soul quits stirring and a song is born. In the life’s lows and highs great songs are created, but it takes work, reflection and patience to get em on paper. And you my man, are damn good at that. God bless you.
For not being a songwriter you described the war between a tortured soul and a blank piece of paper as good as any songwriter could. I’m impressed. I bet you stare at things to see what’s underneath. Thanks for chiming in. Insiteful-
Your a gifted songwriter, if there was music justice in the world those songs would be number one hits.. I too am a songwriter , and had my struggles.through life. Drugs and whiskey opens your soul up ,but it also tears your heart out if u let it..I don't pray much those days,but I send positive thoughts and Irish wishes your way... Don't ever stop believing in yourself.
I always come away from your videos with an immense sense of respect for the care and love that you have for the craft of songwriting. You choose your words carefully, you don’t waste any in the process. Even in your videos, you seem to choose your words with great care, but with such meaning. Your positivity is wonderful to see despite what you have been through in your life and truly is an inspiration to me and I imagine to anyone else that views your channel or listens to your music. That was a beautiful song. Thank you. 🙏
I really appreciate that. What u really wanna do I slide into obscurity and never half to talk again. That would be selfish. Maybe I can inspire someone come carry the torch and make the world a brighter place
This song is going to drag my aching, sore, tired, ass out of bed and on my way to work hopefully for the next 10 years. Thanks for Sharing Travis. My sister passed from cancer when i was a teenager now 35 years later and i am starting to let go of the sadness and anger of what happened. Im actually using my silly little You Tube channel to express myself as it has always been hard for my family to talk a out it. Both my parents cried when they watched my Memorial Day video i made about her. My singer song writer friend i met on You Tube let me use one of his songs in it so that was cool to. If u read this whole message thanks for listening and thanks for writing such great music!!!
Coincidentally, I have a song with the phrase "let it go" and what you said about summing up all the words into one helped me realize what the "it" means in my own song. It's fear. I always felt the song was a bit enigmatic, especially that line, but it makes more sense now. I love listening to your show, man!
This is one of my favorites along with Old Gohsts and Sideways. Wish I could learn the tuning and the patterns. I can play them in standard tuning but....it just aint the same.
Hi Travis, love hearing your stories. It’s like the movie of my dad’s life put into songs. I miss him and after 7 years, it’s been long enough now that I am going to listen to his last voice message to me on Father’s Day. When to let go and when to hold on - what a wild ride it is. My son is moving out, empty-nesting, so I guess it’s letting time for me. I appreciate you sharing your whole heart 💛 have a Happy Fathers Day!
Aww, thank you Travis for sharing so much of yourself with us! You always have such wise words. And your honesty and humility truly warm my heart! Love you my friend! 🤗🤗
And for the record, your life definitely counts! You are so important to all of us. Love you man! I’m not a songwriter but you could definitely do some therapy session on zoom. 😬
Travis, this video was fantastic! I enjoy hearing the inspiration for all songs and lyrics, as it really helps the listener understand the artist's message. This song is one of my favorites of yours, along with Sideways, Pontiac, Mississippi, What We Ain't Got, and the list goes on and on, brother. I'd hate to even say what your "best song" is, as they are all so inspiring and speak to that side of our humanity that we often don't want to look at, but really need to in order to be our best selves. Thank you for writing your music and please know how deeply it touches so many of us. Keep on going, getting older and writing until the Lord calls you home, brother; your gift touches and helps to heal so many.
Hi Travis ...i am glad to get the chance to tell you this .. the first time i saw you was on Broadway when i first came to Nashville ... i came up to the stage and looked at you and you looked back at me ..it was a bit ackward for me as it is again now but i just wanted to tell you that the same feeling came to me when I saw your video today ... you are Beautiful ... forgive me for saying it out loud .....
I understand the speech impediment currently and maybe we are afraid to say it, but could you please boost the recording volume up so that we can hear you better? Myself, I need the volume on full but still need to strain to hear your stories. Love you heaps though and please keep up the contact with us this way. 👍🏼🙏🏼
Thank you. That’s not offensive at all. All my meters on the board were as hot as I could get them. I’ll try to pay attention and make sure to be very close to the mic. I’m looking now and my mouth is 4 inches away. So there’s on fix. I can’t hear anyones youtube without earphones. I’d rather do the talks without them but I can’t hear. I’m curious now how it sounds with earbuds or earphones. Maybe I can run it all through a compressor as well that may need it up. Thanks for bringing it up. I can’t fix it if I don’t know what’s wrong. That helps. Be sure and let me know if the next one is better. You’re best- T
Good morning, Travis! First things first. I’m filled with joy knowing that You and Buddy jumped at the chance to bond together in North Carolina recently. It appears that my prayers for you two were indeed answered. God DOES speak as long as we’re attentive enough to hear the words. For the longest time I ignorantly shut out God’s floor plans. Perhaps hearing your music and story about being a preacher turned recovering alcoholic has served as a guide on my journey. I credit your healing as a major turning point for me. As a thank you for who you are as a human, and songwriter that I admire greatly, I will be becoming a Patreon creator/ follower myself. I think we share a fair amount in common. Have a blessed day. Stephen
This video was the best encouragement I’ve heard in a long time. Just like a heart felt sermon that reaches into the depths of your soul and shakes you a little. In a good way!! Thank you!! Can you direct me to your Patreon? I’d love to join!
It's the strangest thing, I don't usually comment on videos but I've done it twice now on yours... Anyways, I listen to you talk and I feel like I've shot the breeze with you 1000 times before, most likely because I was lucky enough to have had a music mentor for a couple years, you remind me of him.
I do a songwriter mentor program on Patreon. We have a once a month zoom meeting and I help street folks in the right direction according to their goals. Jist google Patreon/travismeadows. It should take you to the page. All the info is there. Under the tier menu. Let me I is if you have questions. Thanks
I don’t know about anyone else but I could listen to Travis read tax code. Just one of the best story telling voices I’ve ever heard. Calming, peaceful, what some world refer to as unintentional ASMR. 😌😴
59 and can't believe how fast it flew by. I appreciate your humility in expressing the emotional work and toil it takes to connect to your lyrics. I always had a dream to write and play and I'm trying to set out to finally make the time. Looking forward to seeing where it takes me. I appreciate you and your music. Lost my dad 7 years ago and when I heard your line: "...the only man who ever broke my heart.." I felt it. Thanks Travis.
Man it flies. But, as long as we have breath we have a chance to try.
@@Travismeadowsmusic Yes Sir! That’s my plan.
@@BrianODonohue everything starts with trying. Good luck. I have a mentor thing on Patreon if that sounds like something that may help you. Let me know how I can help. The world needs songs. Good songs honest songs.
I love hearing how your songs came about. I LOVE your music. It touches my soul.
Thank you so much
I absolutely love this...you speak from the heart and I'm grateful that I found you and your music brother 🤘
While I don’t understand songwriting, my limited experience notes that the best songwriters are often tortured by the feelings that lyrics spark in them. Somewhere between psychoanalysis and healing, lyrics are scratched in and out until the soul quits stirring and a song is born. In the life’s lows and highs great songs are created, but it takes work, reflection and patience to get em on paper. And you my man, are damn good at that. God bless you.
For not being a songwriter you described the war between a tortured soul and a blank piece of paper as good as any songwriter could. I’m impressed. I bet you stare at things to see what’s underneath. Thanks for chiming in. Insiteful-
Your a gifted songwriter, if there was music justice in the world those songs would be number one hits.. I too am a songwriter , and had my struggles.through life. Drugs and whiskey opens your soul up ,but it also tears your heart out if u let it..I don't pray much those days,but I send positive thoughts and Irish wishes your way... Don't ever stop believing in yourself.
So appreciate you, your songs and your sharing !!!
I appreciate that!
I always come away from your videos with an immense sense of respect for the care and love that you have for the craft of songwriting. You choose your words carefully, you don’t waste any in the process. Even in your videos, you seem to choose your words with great care, but with such meaning. Your positivity is wonderful to see despite what you have been through in your life and truly is an inspiration to me and I imagine to anyone else that views your channel or listens to your music. That was a beautiful song. Thank you. 🙏
I really appreciate that. What u really wanna do I slide into obscurity and never half to talk again. That would be selfish. Maybe I can inspire someone come carry the torch and make the world a brighter place
So glad I watched this. Thank you for the wise words.
This song is going to drag my aching, sore, tired, ass out of bed and on my way to work hopefully for the next 10 years. Thanks for Sharing Travis. My sister passed from cancer when i was a teenager now 35 years later and i am starting to let go of the sadness and anger of what happened. Im actually using my silly little You Tube channel to express myself as it has always been hard for my family to talk a out it. Both my parents cried when they watched my Memorial Day video i made about her. My singer song writer friend i met on You Tube let me use one of his songs in it so that was cool to. If u read this whole message thanks for listening and thanks for writing such great music!!!
I’m so glad you did this video! This is my absolute favorite song of all time. This only makes me love it that much more.
Thank you. That means a lot.
My favorite song of all time. You’re an inspiration!
Coincidentally, I have a song with the phrase "let it go" and what you said about summing up all the words into one helped me realize what the "it" means in my own song. It's fear. I always felt the song was a bit enigmatic, especially that line, but it makes more sense now. I love listening to your show, man!
I do t think there is a songwroter alive that hasn’t tackled the subject in one way or another. :)
This is one of my favorites along with Old Gohsts and Sideways. Wish I could learn the tuning and the patterns. I can play them in standard tuning but....it just aint the same.
Open c
@@Travismeadowsmusic Thanks. So much to learn.
Thanks for the song and sharing your story. Deep wisdom. 💜
Hi Travis, love hearing your stories. It’s like the movie of my dad’s life put into songs. I miss him and after 7 years, it’s been long enough now that I am going to listen to his last voice message to me on Father’s Day. When to let go and when to hold on - what a wild ride it is. My son is moving out, empty-nesting, so I guess it’s letting time for me. I appreciate you sharing your whole heart 💛 have a Happy Fathers Day!
Aww, thank you Travis for sharing so much of yourself with us! You always have such wise words. And your honesty and humility truly warm my heart! Love you my friend! 🤗🤗
And for the record, your life definitely counts! You are so important to all of us. Love you man! I’m not a songwriter but you could definitely do some therapy session on zoom. 😬
I’ve been In enough therapy I feel like I could def be a street therapist. Haha. Need help?
I’m cheap.
@@Travismeadowsmusic lol I need so much help that I think you might up your price.
One of my favorite songs
Travis, this video was fantastic! I enjoy hearing the inspiration for all songs and lyrics, as it really helps the listener understand the artist's message. This song is one of my favorites of yours, along with Sideways, Pontiac, Mississippi, What We Ain't Got, and the list goes on and on, brother. I'd hate to even say what your "best song" is, as they are all so inspiring and speak to that side of our humanity that we often don't want to look at, but really need to in order to be our best selves. Thank you for writing your music and please know how deeply it touches so many of us. Keep on going, getting older and writing until the Lord calls you home, brother; your gift touches and helps to heal so many.
Thank you. I’m sure gonna try.
Hi Travis ...i am glad to get the chance to tell you this .. the first time i saw you was on Broadway when i first came to Nashville ... i came up to the stage and looked at you and you looked back at me ..it was a bit ackward for me as it is again now but i just wanted to tell you that the same feeling came to me when I saw your video today ... you are Beautiful ... forgive me for saying it out loud .....
I really appreciate the kind words man. Not awkward at all. Touched my heart.
may God give you his best ..
I understand the speech impediment currently and maybe we are afraid to say it, but could you please boost the recording volume up so that we can hear you better? Myself, I need the volume on full but still need to strain to hear your stories. Love you heaps though and please keep up the contact with us this way. 👍🏼🙏🏼
Thank you. That’s not offensive at all. All my meters on the board were as hot as I could get them. I’ll try to pay attention and make sure to be very close to the mic. I’m looking now and my mouth is 4 inches away. So there’s on fix. I can’t hear anyones youtube without earphones. I’d rather do the talks without them but I can’t hear. I’m curious now how it sounds with earbuds or earphones. Maybe I can run it all through a compressor as well that may need it up. Thanks for bringing it up. I can’t fix it if I don’t know what’s wrong. That helps. Be sure and let me know if the next one is better.
You’re best-
T
This one definitely seemed quiet to me as well.
You should narrate mystery novels. Love your voice. Keep breathin brother. Love ya
I wouldn’t turn that gig down.
Good morning, Travis!
First things first. I’m filled with joy knowing that You and Buddy jumped at the chance to bond together in North Carolina recently. It appears that my prayers for you two were indeed answered. God DOES speak as long as we’re attentive enough to hear the words. For the longest time I ignorantly shut out God’s floor plans. Perhaps hearing your music and story about being a preacher turned recovering alcoholic has served as a guide on my journey. I credit your healing as a major turning point for me.
As a thank you for who you are as a human, and songwriter that I admire greatly, I will be becoming a Patreon creator/ follower myself. I think we share a fair amount in common. Have a blessed day.
Stephen
This video was the best encouragement I’ve heard in a long time. Just like a heart felt sermon that reaches into the depths of your soul and shakes you a little. In a good way!! Thank you!! Can you direct me to your Patreon? I’d love to join!
Good Patreon Travis meadows
Patreon.com/travismeadowsmusic
Try this. Look forward to meeting you
Doin cool shit man shit with your son good for you guys
Time well spent
It's the strangest thing, I don't usually comment on videos but I've done it twice now on yours... Anyways, I listen to you talk and I feel like I've shot the breeze with you 1000 times before, most likely because I was lucky enough to have had a music mentor for a couple years, you remind me of him.
Can you tell me how i can join your mentorship program? You are a great inspiration to me
I do a songwriter mentor program on Patreon. We have a once a month zoom meeting and I help street folks in the right direction according to their goals. Jist google Patreon/travismeadows. It should take you to the page. All the info is there. Under the tier menu. Let me I is if you have questions. Thanks
@@Travismeadowsmusic thanks Travis I'll check it out
IF YOU EVER INTHE WINSTON SALEM AREA ID LOVE TO HAVE YOU STOPBY
I know you're having some trouble with your singing voice at the min Travis but let me tell you id pay to listen to you read the newspaper!
Travis! 👋🏻
thank you Molly
Couldn't stick around for the whole thing. But every minute I was around for, I enjoyed it thoroughly. I'll get back on the Patreon real soon man. 😎✌🏻