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Inspiration/Creativity/Motivation / Lyrics/Melody
« on: February 03, 2016, 02:41:31 am »
My last post on here was about trying to work with vocalists and I got some great advice and feedback. However, I still am no closer to finishing my tracks that need vocals so I though I'd go down the Porter/Madeon route and maybe try my own. I'm not the best singer in the world but I can get by, and with production I might be able to turn it into something decent.

I'm finding it really hard to write lyrics, and even if I get something nice, I still can't think of melodies that I think are engaging or anthemic enough. I'm trying to make my music quite catchy and anthemic in terms of repeatable, simplistic choruses and more depth in the verses.

Does anyone have any advice on songwriting lyrically?

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Inspiration/Creativity/Motivation / Working with vocalist?
« on: January 12, 2016, 01:16:35 pm »
I've had trouble working with vocalists for songs. I've had 3 finished tracks sitting on my computer for over a year while have tried to find vocalists with the right fit for the song.

It's a difficult balance: you want someone experienced enough to have real creative input and authority singing and writing lyrics, yet many of these vocalists are not willing to work with smaller/newer producers, at least not for free. I can understand this from their point of view, but seeing as I write music with vocals in mind, it's hard for me to release anything.

I have worked with several vocalists on these songs (synth pop style music, in case anyone wondered...) but can never get the right vibe, sound, whatever, from them. I understand it's a collaborative process, maybe I need to let go a bit, but I've spent so long on this music I would love the vocals to be awesome! Does anyone have any tips on where to find vocalists, how to deal with trying to get the lyrics/vibes/performance you're after... etc.

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