Posts under lyrics category
New Song: That I'll Know You…

Inspiration is a funny thing — months ago, I felt inclined to write about the mystery woman of my dreams

November 30, 2010
New Song: Often & Much

I spent a couple hours in the recording studio today with Rob Stroup recording a new song called Often &

November 4, 2010
That Moon

Track #3 off of Long Before the Wheel is a mysterious gypsy tune about a very strange encounter I had

September 29, 2010
Daffodils

Track #2 off of Long Before the Wheel is a bittersweet ballad that was written for a special few —

September 28, 2010
Leave Oregon

Track #1 off of Long Before the Wheel is a simple song called Leave Oregon. It was the first song

September 27, 2010
Long Before the Wheel: No More Teasing

OK, no more teasing. Below is my new Long Before the Wheel EP in its entirety. Songs and artwork. Of

September 6, 2010
Long Before the Wheel Teaser

I can’t keep it a secret any longer!! As you know, I finally finished recording my EP Long Before the

September 5, 2010
How to Write a Song

I was asked to teach a songwriter’s workshop during a festival I recently played and although I was initially apprehensive,

August 15, 2010
New Song: My Love, My Love

Somewhere this Spring I lost most of my musical confidence and began to ask myself the question: What the hell

July 8, 2010
Freedom Isn't Free

Happy 4th of July everyone! This song, from day one, has always made me laugh like no other — especially

July 3, 2010
The Many Metaphors of Growth

I’m currently writing a song that will be the last track on my upcoming album Long Before the Wheel —

June 27, 2010
New Song: Daffodils

In September of 2009, the world lost a true talent — Scotland Barr. He was a singer-songwriter and wordsmith and

May 26, 2010
New Lyrics: Best Laid Plans

Sunday was an absolute writing tear for me — in my last post I commented that songs can take me

May 17, 2010
New Lyrics: The Ramblin Kind

I’ve always said that my songs take a while to write … longer than most. I’m a firm believer in

May 16, 2010
A Song About Floods

Nashville had enjoyed a month of 80 degree blue skies until that Thursday when I received the phone call saying

May 14, 2010
West Linn Tidings 02/04/10

In February I received a very kind write-up in The West Linn Tidings — my hometown’s weekly newspaper. Centered around

March 31, 2010
New Song – Clover

As of today, I have officially finished a brand new song called Clover. Though I schemed it roughly 18 months

March 13, 2010
Introducing Lover Things

On September 25th of 2007, I schemed the lyric, It seems the words have changed and their meanings have faded

March 2, 2010
A Song About Wyoming

I am proud to announce that I’ve written a song about Wyoming — the last good plot of land. It

February 22, 2010
Wyoming – EXPLAINED

I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind

February 17, 2010
Fight til Dying Day – EXPLAINED

I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind

February 16, 2010
Blush – EXPLAINED

I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind

February 15, 2010
Explode – EXPLAINED

I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind

February 14, 2010
Push That River – EXPLAINED

I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind

February 13, 2010
As the Crow Flies – EXPLAINED

I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind

February 13, 2010
You Already Know – EXPLAINED

I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind

February 12, 2010
Great Man's Funeral – EXPLAINED

I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind

February 10, 2010
I Get No Sleep – EXPLAINED

I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind

February 8, 2010
The Road – EXPLAINED

I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind

February 8, 2010
Welcome the Change – EXPLAINED

I recently posted a number of videos that promote my new album Bittersweet Parade by discussing and explaining the behind

February 6, 2010
"Wyoming" by Tyler Stenson

Thank you for taking the time to listen to my song Wyoming. Below you’ll find the song, the lyrics and

January 14, 2010
New Song: That Moon

I finished a new song today called That Moon … it was inspired by a totally random experience I had

January 6, 2010
Leave Impressions in the Sand

I received a tweet today from one of my favorite Northwestern gals Mrs. @sprizee … she took a trip to

January 4, 2010
I Am a Fisherman

While driving through Montana on my way to Nashville, I looked to my left to see a lone fisherman standing

December 10, 2009
New Song – Leave Oregon

In my final Oregon days approaching my move to Tennessee, I schemed the lyric: When it becomes October, I might

November 7, 2009
What Goes into an Album Title?

I’m currently in the process of designing and naming my upcoming album – this isn’t easy. Yeah, I’m a bit

October 30, 2009
A Taste of What's To Come – Wyoming

As you know, I got the go-ahead to start recording my new album and hit the ground running on August

September 10, 2009
Fight 'Til Dying Day – New Song

As you know, in May, I set out southbound on my first Tour. I played as much music on the

June 27, 2009
I Get No Sleep – New Song

There was a time, not too long ago, when I was living and working with a train track in my

June 26, 2009
Great Man's Funeral – New Song

Last October something close to me began its decent. Not a man in the literal sense but still something that

June 25, 2009
As the Crow Flies – New Song

Moments ago, I finalized my newest song “As the Crow Flies” and I’m extraordinarily happy with the results. As you

June 24, 2009
Karaoke with Tyler

If you’ve reached this page it means we’ll be sharing a stage together in the near future. I’m excited. The

May 26, 2009
The Road Revealed – New Song

I recently finished reading The Road by Cormac McCarthy– an amazing book that pins two humans together at the end

March 14, 2009
Hellelujah and Me

Loenard Cohen’s Hallelujah (made famous by Jeff Buckley) has recently become a staple in my set and a shining star

February 26, 2009
Today, I am 28 Years Old

February 16th, 2009 is the day I turned 28 years old. I turned off my phone last night. I had

February 16, 2009
From the Mouths of Babes

My cousin Grant is a second grade teacher and has managed to work my music into the vital curriculum. He

October 9, 2008
Big Hearts Make Mine Grow

The Big Hearts performance from Artichoke Music is now posted to YouTube for posterity. This song was written for some

May 13, 2008
New Song: Wyoming

A month ago, I made up my mind that I was going to write a song about Wyoming. The inspiration

May 5, 2008
All Was Well at Artichoke

Last night was my long-awaited PSA Showcase at Artichoke Music. This was truly one of my favorite shows to date

April 25, 2008
New Video Posted: Come Around

I just posted this new video on YouTube of me playing Come Around at PolitiPalooza earlier this January at the

March 13, 2008
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