Not all singers write their own songs. The songwriting process varies. Some songs may come to the artists through a manager’s suggestion or the singer may ask a songwriter they know to write them a song for their next album. However, the most compelling songs are those where the artist’s lyrics convey a perfect replica of what they are feeling upon the listener. Here we will look at the different pieces in a song that will help you transform your emotions to powerful songs.
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When writing songs the hope is that it will provide an emotional response to the listener. There are many emotions experienced when listening to music. Here Gerry Clarkson a musician and a blogger explore the The Relationship Between Sad Music and Depression and how music affects our mood. Here is his contribution.
From the rhythms of our ancient dynasties to present limitless streaming services, music has been serving as a crucial part of the human experience.Fascinatingly, for teenagers and those who have just crossed their twenties, music seems to have a major role to play. According to different studies, the adolescents listen to the music for around 2-3 hours each day, particularly when feeling upset.You feel what music you listen! (more…)
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If you, like most of us, have written a song that has all the elements of a hit but is just not working and you don’t know why, there are a couple of things that you can try before you tear up the page in frustration. First: monkey with the tempo. If you wrote it as a ballad, try taking it as a fast-paced rocker. Second: mess with the key signature. If you wrote it in 4/4 time, try it in _ time. The point here is to experiment with it every way you can think of until the floodgates open up and you drown in creativityÉ
