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4/30/2020, 3:52 PM
Ever have a song you just couldn't do right?
I have this song I recently wrote. Been trying to record it but it's just beyond me. I'm giving up.
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5/7/2020, 5:59 PM
Ever have a song you couldn't do right? Make that every single one of them till I get them right haha
5/7/2020, 11:06 AM
I took inspiration from a musician that does not play my instrument. I approached my guitar the way that Peter Hook approaches bass -- or at least the way that I HEAR Peter Hook approaching the bass. I attacked my guitar the way that I would imagine that Hooky would. Changed my mindset. It worked. One way to change your mindset with these kinds of things is to use Oblique Strategies. They are crazy effective. You just have to go with them. If you're not familiar with them: WIKIPEDIA PAGE There are online versions of the decks available for free. I've used them before and they have been very helpful when I get stuck. Here is one of them: Online Oblique Strategies You can also order the physical decks from various places. The beauty of the Strategies is that they are open-ended and completely open to interpretation. For instance, if you draw a card that says "Water." You can take it anywhere: "Maybe this guitar should sound more watery/liquid." "Aaah! Play this part more legato!" "I've been drinking nothing but whiskey all day. I should go get a glass of water!" All are equally valid and all open up your mind to new ways of seeing things. Be open to any and all interpretations. Hope this helps.
5/1/2020, 12:11 PM
If you believe in the song, don’t give up. Some of the best songs I’ve ever written we’re re-written many times. What aspects of the song are giving you trouble? Maybe we can help.
4/30/2020, 7:08 PM
I dig it, Scott. When I first wrote the music for January Last, I was playing it very slow. And it sounded good in my head when I practiced it - but every time I tried to record it I hated it. I got so pissed off one day that I just started playing it really fast - and it all came together.
4/30/2020, 5:01 PM
yes FT, and have deep sixed many, and resurrected a few years later and revised them and they worked out better then I ever expected Leaving something and walking away is a good thing. I left one for 3 years after it made me go mental, as if I had not been already, fixed it up, got a few pro musicians in it, duane flock doing guitar and paul wainwright kicking out some cool sax parts and sections and it comes through very nice jazzy groove and made a golden kayak for me years later Cafe Noir
4/30/2020, 4:48 PM
Ft you just described every single song I ever did. Fuck em if they can't take a joke. I am one its all I'll ever be. TSC
4/30/2020, 4:02 PM
Many times. Some of them I am still determined to pull off, but may just need a refreshed approach. Is there a particular component you're struggling with? For me it's usually in the vocals. I am not a very thrilling or energetic singer, and it's a huge barrier for many songs.