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Nikki Posted Thu 10 Jan, 2008 6:16 PM |
Yulia Nox wrote: the boy with a cryptic name wrote: mozman68 wrote: ...how about a gangsta' rap version??
Um, I'd prefer not!
I think I would be interesting ;D
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Nikki Posted Thu 10 Jan, 2008 6:20 PM |
Turtleneck wrote: I made up my own version last night in bed while I was trying to fall asleep. I don't know if I can translate what's in my mind into reality, though! It is interesting to find out how different songwriters operate--melody first then lyrics or lyrics first, then melody. If someone had given me a melody and I had to come up with lyrics, I would have found that easier then doing it the other way around. I also found it hard to stay original. Other song melodies kept popping in, and then I'd think, nooo, that's already been done. It was fun to try. I wish I had a better singing voice. Or was a good enough musician that my playing would drown it out!
When I write songs I always come up with words and melody at the same time. I just pick up my guitar and start strumming and humming at the same time and then the humms turn into words. I find that easiest. I also find that if I'm laboring over a song for days and days it's not worth it. The best songs I've written have taken me like 5 minutes, lol. |
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Turtleneck Posted Thu 10 Jan, 2008 6:23 PM |
Nikki wrote:
When I write songs I always come up with words and melody at the same time. I just pick up my guitar and start strumming and humming at the same time and then the humms turn into words. I find that easiest. I also find that if I'm laboring over a song for days and days it's not worth it. The best songs I've written have taken me like 5 minutes, lol.
So those are the ones you're going to sing at Baseline? Ha ha!
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Nikki Posted Thu 10 Jan, 2008 6:47 PM |
Turtleneck wrote: Nikki wrote:
When I write songs I always come up with words and melody at the same time. I just pick up my guitar and start strumming and humming at the same time and then the humms turn into words. I find that easiest. I also find that if I'm laboring over a song for days and days it's not worth it. The best songs I've written have taken me like 5 minutes, lol.
So those are the ones you're going to sing at Baseline? Ha ha!
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Somewhere Else Posted Thu 10 Jan, 2008 7:14 PM |
| Fran has really started something here - What a creating force he is As Amy would say - Lets start a Band lets start a Band lets start a Band lets start a Band! |
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the boy with a cryptic name Posted Thu 10 Jan, 2008 7:23 PM |
Somewhere Else wrote: Fran has really started something here - What a creating force he is As Amy would say - Lets start a Band lets start a Band lets start a Band lets start a Band!
Lol, a boardie band, I can imagine that being quite hideous!
I don't reckon there's actually a song called Friends at all, he's just getting us to write some songs for him ;) |
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Typing to Reach You Posted Thu 10 Jan, 2008 7:28 PM |
Nikki wrote: Turtleneck wrote: I made up my own version last night in bed while I was trying to fall asleep. I don't know if I can translate what's in my mind into reality, though! It is interesting to find out how different songwriters operate--melody first then lyrics or lyrics first, then melody. If someone had given me a melody and I had to come up with lyrics, I would have found that easier then doing it the other way around. I also found it hard to stay original. Other song melodies kept popping in, and then I'd think, nooo, that's already been done. It was fun to try. I wish I had a better singing voice. Or was a good enough musician that my playing would drown it out!
When I write songs I always come up with words and melody at the same time. I just pick up my guitar and start strumming and humming at the same time and then the humms turn into words. I find that easiest. I also find that if I'm laboring over a song for days and days it's not worth it. The best songs I've written have taken me like 5 minutes, lol.
So, technically, you write the melody first. 
99% of the time, I write melody first. Or I come up with a musical riff kinda thing, and develop from there. It's interesting though, the process of songwriting, and how people do it differently. |
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Typing to Reach You Posted Thu 10 Jan, 2008 7:34 PM |
the boy with a cryptic name wrote:
I don't reckon there's actually a song called Friends at all, he's just getting us to write some songs for him ;)
Yeah that's what I thought lol. He's got it sorted. Sits back in his armchair whilst we write the new album.
That would be quite a cool idea though...someone should do that some time. The fans come up with melodies, ideas, lyrics and stuff - then the band works with the ideas and records 'em. Would be a fun experiment. Whether it'd be any good is another matter...
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Nikki Posted Thu 10 Jan, 2008 7:51 PM |
Typing to Reach You wrote: the boy with a cryptic name wrote:
I don't reckon there's actually a song called Friends at all, he's just getting us to write some songs for him ;)
Yeah that's what I thought lol. He's got it sorted. Sits back in his armchair whilst we write the new album.
That would be quite a cool idea though...someone should do that some time. The fans come up with melodies, ideas, lyrics and stuff - then the band works with the ideas and records 'em. Would be a fun experiment. Whether it'd be any good is another matter...
Can we get some of the profit of album sales? Just kidding :P
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Turtleneck Posted Thu 10 Jan, 2008 7:54 PM |
Typing to Reach You wrote: Nikki wrote: Turtleneck wrote: I made up my own version last night in bed while I was trying to fall asleep. I don't know if I can translate what's in my mind into reality, though! It is interesting to find out how different songwriters operate--melody first then lyrics or lyrics first, then melody. If someone had given me a melody and I had to come up with lyrics, I would have found that easier then doing it the other way around. I also found it hard to stay original. Other song melodies kept popping in, and then I'd think, nooo, that's already been done. It was fun to try. I wish I had a better singing voice. Or was a good enough musician that my playing would drown it out!
When I write songs I always come up with words and melody at the same time. I just pick up my guitar and start strumming and humming at the same time and then the humms turn into words. I find that easiest. I also find that if I'm laboring over a song for days and days it's not worth it. The best songs I've written have taken me like 5 minutes, lol.
So, technically, you write the melody first.
99% of the time, I write melody first. Or I come up with a musical riff kinda thing, and develop from there. It's interesting though, the process of songwriting, and how people do it differently.
I guess I'm more wordy than musical.
Anyway I did it! The tune in my head now has official chords to match! I only had to change one note because I couldn't figure out a chord that sounded right, so I scrapped it and went for something else. I don't know if I'll post it or not (kinda shy about such things) but it was a fun creative exercise. |
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Nikki Posted Thu 10 Jan, 2008 7:58 PM |
Turtleneck wrote: Typing to Reach You wrote: Nikki wrote: Turtleneck wrote: I made up my own version last night in bed while I was trying to fall asleep. I don't know if I can translate what's in my mind into reality, though! It is interesting to find out how different songwriters operate--melody first then lyrics or lyrics first, then melody. If someone had given me a melody and I had to come up with lyrics, I would have found that easier then doing it the other way around. I also found it hard to stay original. Other song melodies kept popping in, and then I'd think, nooo, that's already been done. It was fun to try. I wish I had a better singing voice. Or was a good enough musician that my playing would drown it out!
When I write songs I always come up with words and melody at the same time. I just pick up my guitar and start strumming and humming at the same time and then the humms turn into words. I find that easiest. I also find that if I'm laboring over a song for days and days it's not worth it. The best songs I've written have taken me like 5 minutes, lol.
So, technically, you write the melody first.
99% of the time, I write melody first. Or I come up with a musical riff kinda thing, and develop from there. It's interesting though, the process of songwriting, and how people do it differently.
I guess I'm more wordy than musical.
Anyway I did it! The tune in my head now has official chords to match! I only had to change one note because I couldn't figure out a chord that sounded right, so I scrapped it and went for something else. I don't know if I'll post it or not (kinda shy about such things) but it was a fun creative exercise.
Groovy! :D I understand if you're too shy to post it...I'm that way too! But it would be cool to see!!! :) |
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Yulia Nox Posted Thu 10 Jan, 2008 8:01 PM |
Hey Nikki!
When are you showing us your version?! |
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moominbadger Posted Thu 10 Jan, 2008 8:48 PM |
| I can't seem to come up with anything decent so is it cheating if I put my boyfriend's version on here instead? He's recording it at the moment and it sounds really cool!! |
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I Came in Through the Bathroom Window Posted Thu 10 Jan, 2008 9:01 PM |
Kayte, Nikki and Laura, I want to listen to your versions!!!! Pppplllleeeeaaaaassseee!
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Turtleneck Posted Thu 10 Jan, 2008 9:11 PM |
I Came in Through the Bathroom Window wrote: Kayte, Nikki and Laura, I want to listen to your versions!!!! Pppplllleeeeaaaaassseee!
I tell you what...I'll record it and I'll let you and Nikki review it and you guys can tell me if it is Board Worthy. The thing is, I can't record it until Monday. I have an errand tomorrow afternoon and I don't foresee having any "alone time" until Monday. I can't have people around when I do this! |
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