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I appreciate all your patience and time, friends. This is the LAST re-write I will show until I work with my collaborator who can really play music and sings like a bird . Then it will become a new thread. If you wanna compare, you can, but I tried to incorporate advice given on muses muse and JPF. HOPE to goodness it is more related to the hook now. Continued feedback is appreciated but I feel somewhat bad for asking yet again....KimPostcard View re-write Nov 16th- last time I promise on this thread... Postcard View The weight of the world shows up in your smile so I come in real close for a while And love on you When everyday mundane takes hold It steals our time and truth be told It colors us blue Pre-chorus One touch fills the need; it’s easy with you and me It’s always been that way But reality can’t be ignored When it comes at us like grenades Chorus We’re back in the fray, but we try again Like we always do, my lover, my friend Whatever it takes, I’ll do I wanna show you life’s postcard view Our place is small, cold leaks through walls Once we pay bills nothing’s left at all But we make do We agreed for worse or better Be prepared for any weather And we’ll get through Repeat Pre-chorus and Chorus Bridge Grab your passport, take my hand Magic comes in the chance I’ll make life beautiful, just wait and see, just wait and see Repeat Pre-chorus and chorus Tag Life's postcard view Life's beautiful postcard view © Kimberly Hales Kime OLD stuff...:)------------------------------ Hi For those of you who know me, you know I am not a musician. Though I would love to learn, with my memory and arthritic problems among other issues, I am not sure I could handle learning a guitar or piano but hey, one never knows, I might try for it one day. Anyways. This is a very very rough draft of the last lyric I wrote with a backing track I made with Jam Studios for an idea of it melody wise. Yes, it stays on the same chords, but I have looked at chords of other songs and have seen it done that way many times before and hoped that the addition of other instruments and the way one might sing it might make it workable. I am NOT a singer, clearly, either. I am hopeful to find a collaborator with me on this. I have asked one person but he is very busy at the moment, but maybe it will happen. He would make the music 10,000 times better as well as the melody, and with his vocals most surely. If that does not work out I will keep up the search. I am at the mercy of collaborations. I would like input on the lyric and the melody, again please bear with me in the reality of my situation as far as making music and singing goes and just tell me if the basic melody might work or not, if done with real instruments and what you think of the lyric. Does the lyric make sense, etc? This particular lyric is very personal to me, but if its not good or salvageable, then I need to know this too. Thanks everyone..here goes my lame attempt.. Edit- 11/11/14- Here is my revised version, though the recording will still be rough, are the lyrics an improvement or not? what about the title??? thanksNew recording http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=12966454New Lyric and new title.... Postcard View (originally Because It’s You) The weight of the world shows up in your smile so I come in real close for a while And love on you I’m kept at bay from your shrink wrapped heart Like we’re built to fall apart I can’t blame you Pre-chorus One touch fills the need; you’re so into me but your heart still beats afraid Doubt creeps in, we’re under attack again When your past throws it’s grenades Chorus We’re back in the fray, but I’ll try again Like I always do, my lover, my friend Whatever it takes, I’ll do I wanna show you life’s postcard view You like my quirks and fill my needs Hold the key and own the deed I belong with you I believe we’re cut from the same cloth It’s in our kiss and midnight talks You know it’s true Repeat Pre-chorus and Chorus Bridge Grab your passport, take my hand Magic comes in the chance I’m stubborn, you’re brave We’re not a mistake…we’re not a mistake Repeat pre-chorus and chorus Tag Life’s postcard view Life’s beautiful postcard view © Kimberly Hales Kime 2014 OLD recording and OLD LYRIC Because It's You The weight of the world shows up in your smile So I play my guitar for a while And sing for you Though kept at bay from your shrink wrapped heart Guard it from additional scars I won’t blame you Pre-chorus The music gives its gift, bad moods lift But when the last song plays Reality sets in, we’re under attack again When life throws its hand grenades Chorus We’re back to square one, but we try again Like we always do, my lover, my friend I wanna give you life’s postcard view Because it’s you…because it’s you You know my soul, and what makes it bleed Hold the key, and own the deed So I cling to you I believe we’re cut from the same cloth It’s in our kiss and our midnight talks You know it’s true Repeat Pre-chorus and Chorus Bridge Friends say just walk away There’s no future anyways But you’re my anchor, my Achilles heel If I gain only half your heart, I’ll take it babe…I’ll take it babe Repeat Pre-chorus and Chorus Tag Because it's you Because it's you because it's you © Kime 2014
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Hi Kim,
Listened a couple times to this rough draft. Generally speaking for me, there may be too many "unique" expressions/analogies here to "phonetically flow" and feel real or relatable to the listener since this is not a "deep" vibed song "musically." The melody is best in the main chorus, verses ok, but verses for me need each another line IMO--more for extending/establishing their melody identity. PC may, (not sure), benefit from being shortened--it launches nicely and transitions well with chorus. Production will enhance this area and give it more "lift."
I know you said this lyric is very personal to you--I get that. But I feel this music needs more basic/natural lyrics given this country/pop music vibe, I think also lyrically you might start this song out with a more general topic sentence that is more direct and personal. There hasn't been any story established to put the "weight of the world on this guy as of yet." I like that line, just needs to be in the story, not starting the story. Perhaps with this song, a simpler approach getting this song started will get women or even younger girls relating quickly to the song." Such as:
"When I think about you and your beautiful smile, I close my eyes, play guitar for awhile And I sing for you, yes I sing for you, (pause) You know I do"
(vs.2 now sing): "You've got the weight of the world, always pulling you down"
(this last line (vs.1) could also be sung very modern with repetitive attitude you,you,you, yea you).
(verse melody on this last line (vs.1) if extended, would need repeated--and need an added measure or two)
I think the verse expressions (shrink wrapped/Achilles heel) are a bit awkward sounding and just too stark perhaps for the potential listeners to relate without being disconcerted, especially with this vibe--keep this one simple with fewer metaphors or analogies that aren't romantic which is what I was eluding to in my opening paragraph. Of course, JMO.
I would work backwards from this chorus where your strength in melody is and get the early part of the song launching, then tweak lyrically to accommodate. Definitely potential here Kim!
You might even consider writing two songs here, one with this music that lyrically is more conventional, and find another melody/vibe for this more serious subject that you want to express?
"Songwriting is like fishing; you need the bait to be interesting to set a hook." - e.s.
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Thanks so much Ed for all your advice on this. I appreciate the time and effort and will keep it all in mind as I make changes Kim
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I think your jam studio track and your vocal get the message across just fine. I think it is great when a lyricist demonstrates what the lyric is supposed to sound like. I wish others here would do that because you never know what kind of sound and rhythm they have in their head by just reading a poem.
I pretty much agree with Ed. I think you have a good idea but some of the words seem too complicated for a song. I like the phrase shrink-wrapped heart and think it would make good hook.
Here are few thoughts.....
The weight of the world shows up in your smile So I play my guitar for a while And sing for you
I'm kept away from your shrink wrapped heart You can't handle another scar I don't blame you
Pre-chorus The music is a gift, the darkness lifts But when the last song plays Reality is back, we’re under attack, Life tosses a hand grenade
Chorus We’re back to square one, but we try again Like we always do, my lover, my friend I wanna show you a postcard view Because it’s you…because it’s you
You know my soul, and what makes it bleed Hold the key, and own the deed So I cling to you
I believe we’re cut from the same cloth It’s in our kiss and our midnight talks You know it’s true
Repeat Pre-chorus and Chorus
Bridge Friends say just walk away There’s no future anyways But you’re my anchor, my Achilles heel If I gain only half your heart, I’ll take it babe…I’ll take it babe
Repeat Pre-chorus and Chorus
Tag Because it's you Because it's you because it's you
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I like it just the way it is. I wouldn't touch anything....Moves along, I like your voice and the melody. Sometimes we pick our songs apart too much...Write it, record it and let it go and move on to the next one. We over think everything all the time.
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Barry,
Interesting thoughts. While I agree about overthinking, I wonder if it is better to have a few songs perfected or a big pile of songs that are unpolished.
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Hey Colin, What's Perfect? LOL....A song no matter HOW Great you think you made it can Always be changed again and again and again....I just think for ME.....My first instincts are the most Raw and Best usually. I take it the way it's been Sent to ME....lol.
I have heard Academy Award Winners say they can't watch the movie etc. because they would change a million things....Well Yeah....and On and On and On it goes......Just do it and MOVE ON......just my stupid opinion who has NEVER made ONE red cent from any of my Songs and probably won't ever....God is the ONLY perfect one and even HE makes tweaks from time to time....
How are you doing? Have you heard my New Incredible song called THE CHURCH ON THE HILL....LOVE THAT SONG and it was sent Completed and all I did was copy it. Barry
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Colin, thanks so much for taking time to both listen and comment. You added some good alternatives and I am in the process of re-writing this, though have so many varied opinions on here and muses muse I am kind of at a loss as to what to do or how far to take it...but I will be posting the new one soon...hope you will re-visit it
Kim
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Barry,
Interesting thoughts. While I agree about overthinking, I wonder if it is better to have a few songs perfected or a big pile of songs that are unpolished. Yes, I do wanna get it the best it can be- don't wanna stop at pretty good. as Alan a coach of mine at SongU has said many times, it is easy enough to get a song to an 8 but to get it to that 10 is the hardest thing but well worth trying to...yes I can overthink, but I am open to opinions and plan to also share it on Songu for more opinions..may mix me up more..who knows..hehe Kim
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I like it just the way it is. I wouldn't touch anything....Moves along, I like your voice and the melody. Sometimes we pick our songs apart too much...Write it, record it and let it go and move on to the next one. We over think everything all the time. Thanks Barry I appreciate your very kind words. I do wanna make sure I am open to all opinions first though and make sure I can not improve it before saying it is done. I do know for sure it would need REAL music and a real singer before I could ever consider pitching it. Kim
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Hey Colin, What's Perfect? LOL....A song no matter HOW Great you think you made it can Always be changed again and again and again....I just think for ME.....My first instincts are the most Raw and Best usually. I take it the way it's been Sent to ME....lol.
I have heard Academy Award Winners say they can't watch the movie etc. because they would change a million things....Well Yeah....and On and On and On it goes......Just do it and MOVE ON......just my stupid opinion who has NEVER made ONE red cent from any of my Songs and probably won't ever....God is the ONLY perfect one and even HE makes tweaks from time to time....
How are you doing? Have you heard my New Incredible song called THE CHURCH ON THE HILL....LOVE THAT SONG and it was sent Completed and all I did was copy it. Barry Larry Gatlin, the country great singer/songwriter told me in a class one time that one of his grammy award winning songs, he wishes he could make changes on..so no one is usually all the way satisfied with their work though one can not be complacent and not be willing to take advice from those who might be more experienced or offer a different prospective. I am always open because these songs are not for me as an artist, they are for pitching purposes and I am in hopes my publisher who has two of my songs will wanna pick up some more and get them to artists to sing, so I work at it..;) Kim
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Kim,
I liked the melody, nice track! I like your voice in it, other than a few rushed words, I think it sounds really nice!!
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Thanks so much Tammy! I am putting up a revision, the lyrics have changed a great deal, the recording still not the best but I hope its better lyrically...thoughts?
Kim
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Hi Kim,
I enjoyed the listen -- and your voice!! Nice song!
In terms of the lyric, I think that verses one and two are very contradictory. And verse 2 seems to completely contradict the the "you're so into me" in the pre-chorus. I know you're conveying a dichotomy of feelings here, but the contradictions seem very abrupt in those two spots.
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Apart from a couple of vocal phrasing issues I like it. Has a modern looking lyric to my mind. One of the best I've seen from you Kim.
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The lyrics are good to my mind and I like the work in progress, going in the right direction Kim Travis
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Hi Kim,
I enjoyed the listen -- and your voice!! Nice song!
In terms of the lyric, I think that verses one and two are very contradictory. And verse 2 seems to completely contradict the the "you're so into me" in the pre-chorus. I know you're conveying a dichotomy of feelings here, but the contradictions seem very abrupt in those two spots.
Lisa
Thanks Lisa, It had changed so much from the beginning lyric feelings were not working themselves out..Please check it out now and let me know if you like the re-write. I have a collaborator now and we plan to work on it together, make some musical changes, and of course she will sing it. I took it to Songu class and was told a couple of lines might warrant changing but would love to see if people mention the same lines. thanks Lisa!! Kim
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Apart from a couple of vocal phrasing issues I like it. Has a modern looking lyric to my mind. One of the best I've seen from you Kim.
Vic Wow, thanks so much Vic! I have added the most revised version today and do not plan to make any more changes on this post, since now I have a collaborator, and I took it to a songu class, and my teacher offered some ideas on it. Next time I post it will be in a new thread. as it is getting too confusing and long a post now..lol Kim
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Thanks Travis , I added a revision today but will be opening new thread once me and my new collaborator have a version to show. Kim
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What you need to do with this is clip some lyrics and make changes to accomodate a new structure. Your voice and the rhythm reminds me of Sixpence None the Richer, "There she goes" or Lisa Loebs " https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19dzm45ttWEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM4uwLTiDPUI think your chorus doesnt explode like it should. And that is cause the melody is too similar to the verse style. If it were mine, I would sing into the chorus and hold the final note of fray...like Im back in the FRAYYYYYYYYY (Raising the melody up) but we try again Whatever it TAKEEESSSSS (Same as first line) (then rhyme with again) Take pieces of your lyric that seem important enough to put in that spot, cause that is the most important part of your song. personally, i'd use different words in that whole section, instead of back in the fray, some line that sounds fresh and means something more than just a passing comment. You have a nice musical idea, moreso than lyrical, and I know that's a switch for you cause you write lyrics, but to me the power this might have is in the melody you have. Chords could use some tweaking too. It could be a nice pop song, I think Life's Postcard View is the best line in the whole thing, and should be made more prominent than other words. Remember it's just words, better to make a great song than get caught up on some words or making some changes to them. Enjoyed!
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Kim,
I like what Bugsey is saying for the most part, especially about keeping lyrics simple first, then find a couple of spots that you may insert a little "spice" or a more or profound lyricsin key places. I've never thought of it quite like this, but it makes sense to begin more simple, then tweak to embellish lyrics. I think sometimes our goal may be a deeper lyrical approach, which is cool, but we can easily get trapped trying to find lyrics to accommodate our difficult outline or rough draft that we have cast. With this method, you will IMO have better success getting better music/lyric prosody, keeping on theme, as well as a more flowing story or expression. Also this method should give your more latitude for exploring alternative phrasing as you have your theme nailed down. I'm going to keep this in mind for myself.
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