Originally Posted by Kristi McKeever
Writing songs for “a bunch of friends” or someone in particular may be the best kinds of songs as they’re likely full of authentic emotion; something that is often missing from the most famous, well-produced “masterpieces” that the industry tries to drill into our subconscious.

No time is wasted if someone is genuinely moved by a song, "warts and all". What could be more important?

I also think it doesn’t matter whether lyrics or music come first or at the same time, etc. There’s more than one way to write a song. Those with intuition/talent/awareness can write something that others hear words in or music in the words, and make a connection; ultimately creating a moving song. Sometimes that involves more than one person.


I think it generally doesnt matter what came first words or music, but the results might be better when melody comes first. Bernie Taupin used to write his lyrics, but people dont realize he was a musician, a singer, who put out his own albums. Helps a great deal for a lyricist to understand music. It's not just a matter of meter either.

I agree with you, how many times do you hear a song from some "up and coming" artist, band, whatever, who just write something that for no other reason, you like it. Might not be able to say why you like it, it may be very raw lyrically or simple musically but it moves you.

That's what I like about music, it's different than baseball or football where the numbers dont lie. Then again, in baseball your favorite player, might not be the best player ever, or even the best player on the team, you just like how he plays. Maybe he hustles, and is a great teammate, or plays like a professional at all times.

But yeah...

Last edited by Fdemetrio; 07/01/19 11:52 AM.