General Music Chat

there is a really good article about the importance of re-writing your songs here:
http://hypebot.com/hypebot/2016/04/5-re ... songs.html

it all made much sense, interesting how the tempo generally needs to be sped up in the rewrite-space.. how the words and notes generally are too much in the creation space and the need to cull out notes and words in the re-write space... the concept of the heart and head working together while creating..

I agree with everything except the tempo part.

That's why I actively participate in an online songwriting forum, and facilitate a monthly songwriter circle - getting input on the song's structure, melody and lyrics at the early stage of writing it (before its too ingrained into your mind) has proved invaluable to me.

"Each new song you start is an opportunity to connect your heart and head, your emotions and ideas to an audience."

or as i tend to approach my songs (and those of my bandmates when they'll allow it and are on board).... each new song presents many different opportunities.....

i've always felt that a good composition can wear many different robes. sometimes it's obvious..."this works best w a reggae groove"....or "this feels right in 6/8"...etc.

but for me, i love screwing around w things and trying different grooves on for a tune. a possible side benefit is that i believe it also builds playing and writing chops.