![]() ![]() I can write new words to the Star Spangled Banner endlessly, but can I write a new melody over it? Not if I want to keep the working framework intact. this kills the song.Īnother way to look at it: parody songs. Too many amateur songwriters think they have a great song, but in fact they're cramming their story onto a mismatched framework. Got a good hook? Figure out what to sing over it later. There are lots of words and combinations of words that can be used to communicate an idea, but only one combination of notes to express a specific melody. There are reasons why this works and I like to think of it this way: When I write, or when I'm trying to rewrite on someone else's tune, I basically just mouth out syllables and rhythms and melodies first, and then figure out what words to say later. ![]() ![]() Here are my bullet points in order of priority: I've helped lots of people with their lyrics, sold songs, written for other people, produced and arranged for many artists, and been writing for over 16 years. ![]()
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