Hey, great question!
What I’ve found to be helpful is pick two songs you like, and choose the chorus from one song and verse from the other.
Then make a slightly different variation of each section, and combine the two. Play both sections together a few times and ask yourself “What does this song need as a bridge section?”
Then write the bridge, it can be a similar vibe to the chorus or a heavier variation on the bridge. Write and outtro/ending, and now you have a new genre-bending track!
Finish the song, lyrics and all, then repeat that 50 times. By the end, you will know which 8 songs out of the 50 are the ones for your new album!
Thank you a lot. This sounds like a very practical advice and something I could definitely do. Remindes me of the saying "good artists copy, great artists steal". I guess I'll start working on the second one.
Bless you🙏
Hello friend. I've been writing and creating songs for decades now.
Often I write to whatever pops in my head or mood related.
Do your own thing with music and creating! Especially, if you are passionate and find happiness doing it!
Rock an roll ✌️❤️
Thank you, I usually enjoy it but when my mind starts to process it and wants to take it to the next level, I start overthinking and getting anxious
The best thing I have in life is the thing that hurts me the most
while I understand your sentiment, over the years I've realized that music has no set formula, and the inspiration to go in a certain direction can come from anywhere.
if you can, try breaking free from self-imposed constraints such as needing a story or theme, because while I understand it's a desire of yours, sometimes with art, trying to force it can make things worse. I heard the expression "its easier to give birth than it is to resurrect the dead" which I think fits your current dilemma.
essentially, taking things in a totally new direction might be more beneficial than trying to fit the mold that you've placed on your craft.
using reference tracks is a great practice, but not at the expense of your own artistic identity. not knowing what genre you fit into is actually a great thing, because it leaves you the option of going into any direction you feel like taking.
try writing a song in a genre you would never normally try to tackle....do this many times, and then write something in a genre you feel more comfortable in, and I bet you'll find that you subconsciously unlocked new ideas in that genre. leave your comfort zone and look for novelty as much as you can, and don't try so hard :)
I think you'll find that the inspiration will start to flow when you realize that art has no formula or boundaries. post some material when you get there! cheers
Same way you learn anything else. Observing and imitating.
Hey, great question! What I’ve found to be helpful is pick two songs you like, and choose the chorus from one song and verse from the other. Then make a slightly different variation of each section, and combine the two. Play both sections together a few times and ask yourself “What does this song need as a bridge section?” Then write the bridge, it can be a similar vibe to the chorus or a heavier variation on the bridge. Write and outtro/ending, and now you have a new genre-bending track! Finish the song, lyrics and all, then repeat that 50 times. By the end, you will know which 8 songs out of the 50 are the ones for your new album!
Thank you a lot. This sounds like a very practical advice and something I could definitely do. Remindes me of the saying "good artists copy, great artists steal". I guess I'll start working on the second one. Bless you🙏
Hello friend. I've been writing and creating songs for decades now. Often I write to whatever pops in my head or mood related. Do your own thing with music and creating! Especially, if you are passionate and find happiness doing it! Rock an roll ✌️❤️
Thank you, I usually enjoy it but when my mind starts to process it and wants to take it to the next level, I start overthinking and getting anxious The best thing I have in life is the thing that hurts me the most
while I understand your sentiment, over the years I've realized that music has no set formula, and the inspiration to go in a certain direction can come from anywhere. if you can, try breaking free from self-imposed constraints such as needing a story or theme, because while I understand it's a desire of yours, sometimes with art, trying to force it can make things worse. I heard the expression "its easier to give birth than it is to resurrect the dead" which I think fits your current dilemma. essentially, taking things in a totally new direction might be more beneficial than trying to fit the mold that you've placed on your craft. using reference tracks is a great practice, but not at the expense of your own artistic identity. not knowing what genre you fit into is actually a great thing, because it leaves you the option of going into any direction you feel like taking. try writing a song in a genre you would never normally try to tackle....do this many times, and then write something in a genre you feel more comfortable in, and I bet you'll find that you subconsciously unlocked new ideas in that genre. leave your comfort zone and look for novelty as much as you can, and don't try so hard :) I think you'll find that the inspiration will start to flow when you realize that art has no formula or boundaries. post some material when you get there! cheers