Gavin, Im not a fan of the weeknd...gotta spell it wrong/right

But his hit 'blinded by the light" (which cmon he stole from Bruce) but that is a very catchy and emotive song, regardless of production. It may not have all the pieces of a great song, but it is a great pop track. I cant honestly say I know any other song...lol but thats a massive hit. when i first heard it It made me think of 80's

Production has ALWAYS mattered, going back to The Beatles, and Sinatra before that. SInatras arrangements were things of beauty

Its just today the song doesnt have to be as good.

WHen people hear something on the radio they say...I love this song, or I hate this song.... but in reality, their opinion is bsed on the recording of the song, cause thats what they are hearing. They dont hear songs, thats a publishers job

But Marty, TS and other sites were founded on the backs of no performing songwriters. It wasnt until home recording came around did it get away from that.

The better song may NOT sound better or be better liked than anything else. But in order for production to be effective, you need a strong melody, you need hooks, some catchy lines, and if you care to go deeper a good story to tell. Also need a unique singer, something slightly different overall than anything else.

But all of these things are part of the craft. I hear alot of BIAB users, and it sounds like they are throwing songs together to BIAB. whereas it should be BIAB should be thrown together to support the song.

Your song is your only shot you have to be somebody in songwriting. Cause none of us are coming near Macca, or Neil Young, or Me, the talent thats in the world both former and current is mind blowing. Millions sing better, play better, record better, write better, produce ad arrange better, the only difference is what you do is yours

Whats Neil Young, Tom Petty, Bruce, Billy Joel without songs? Rather ordinary compared to the mass of musical talent in the world

Last edited by Fdemetrio; 02/19/21 10:52 PM.