Quick update you guys, this blog is going to be dedicated to talking about music. Don't worry, I'll still be updating it with my projects and whatnot. I just really want to explore the music eWorld and hopefully meet some cool people along the way. Expect artist interviews, talking about songs, supporting smaller artists, etc. But for now, I'm going to get to the "songwriting tips?" part. The "?" is there because I can't help everyone in this category. You have to get writing done on your own.
Writing songs. What is it? Well, it's writing. Like, songs. Some people ask me about my songwriting process and if I could help them some how. It's really difficult to say "I can help you." but it really changes with each person. I like to think of it as the following:
Get into a flow > sit down > write a song based off what you want it to be about
I guess the problem for most people is not getting into this "flow", and not knowing what to write about.
The Flow
Ahh yes, the flow. How do you get this stream of creativity going throughout your bones? There are too many ways to name. Listen to music, watch a movie, look at some art, watch interviews with your favorite musicians. One or more of these things may spark up some inspiration in that ol' noggin of yours. Inspiration helps you get into the zone. Makes you feel infinitely productive and like nothing can stop you. That's what I hope you can achieve. Once you've figured out what gets you into that productive mood (for me, playing music will immediately get me into a better mood), you can channel it later. Just go with the flow, don't over think it.
Don't think of time you aren't writing songs as time you could have been writing precious gold. This is something I've learned from Fleet Foxes lead singer Robin Pecknold (discussed in this interview by Qtv). You write songs when you write songs. Don't worry about it.
WTF DO I WRITE ABOUT?!
Ahh, this is my favorite part. The beauty of music, and art in general, you can do whatever you want. Want to write from the perspective of someone else? Want to write straight forward lyrics? Want to make no sense at all? There are tons of ways to write. Seriously. Here are some examples:
Bon Iver - Flume
"...Only love is all maroon,
gluey feathers on a flume.
Sky is womb and she's the moon."
These lyrics are kind of abstract in a sense. Giving listeners their own way to interpret its meaning. It could mean something completely different to its writer compared to the listener. The listener will attach it to their world and become immersed in it. This is because the listener let's it into their world, because it seems relevant to what's going on in their lives. I'm sure you all know what I'm talking about. That feeling of just "connecting" with a song. You can also write very straight-forward lyrics. Something that someone can immediately figure out what you're talking about.
The Tallest Man on Earth has a song about keeping a secret from his lover, killing everyone who tries to tell her, and burying them in their garden. It's a very happy sounding song ironically.
The future of this blog, and songwriting tips?
