Re: How do you write YOUR music...???
You write the exact same way I do, even down to the occasional fully composed piece coming to me. I attribute that to us both being multi-instrumentalists so we aren't focused on one instrument and see all the pieces playing a role in a bigger picture. I want the lyrics be more than just an afterthought to a great instrumental. I think vocal melodies and patterns should be treated like another instrument in the composition. If there's something about the composition that resembles the subject matter, even better!
Word of advice to everyone writing and producing songs, sometimes you need a break from a song you've been spending a lot of time on. When the initial spark of why you liked it wears off, I find you can get really sick of your own songs just like you would listening to any song stuck on repeat for a long time. You can lose objectivity that way so don't be afraid to step away, let your mind "forget" the song to some extent and it can blow your mind when you come back to it if it's right.
EDIT: I didn't mean to imply that there is anything wrong with only playing one instrument, more writing like only your instrument matters, so hopefully with that in mind I don't sound like an ass.
Originally posted by eclecticsynergy
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Word of advice to everyone writing and producing songs, sometimes you need a break from a song you've been spending a lot of time on. When the initial spark of why you liked it wears off, I find you can get really sick of your own songs just like you would listening to any song stuck on repeat for a long time. You can lose objectivity that way so don't be afraid to step away, let your mind "forget" the song to some extent and it can blow your mind when you come back to it if it's right.
EDIT: I didn't mean to imply that there is anything wrong with only playing one instrument, more writing like only your instrument matters, so hopefully with that in mind I don't sound like an ass.
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