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How can I compliment piano chords & melody in the "chorus" of a song?
« on: July 28, 2016, 11:29:55 pm »
Currently I am working on a song that has a very calm section and proceeds to a section with drums, a synthesized pluck, an eletric bass, guitars  and of course, a set of chords with a very simple melody. But it still feels empty. :/ I tried playing the same chords and melody in a different synth but it sounds weird with above the piano.

The best songs I can give as reference to what I want to do are Summertime by My Chemical Romance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITIPYRcKbKI and 26 by Saints of Valory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qY3lPdn-Mk

Any ideas? Thanks guys!
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Re: How can I compliment piano chords & melody in the "chorus" of a song?
« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2016, 12:27:15 am »
Pads. Get some slow violins playing the chords in the highs and see if that helps.
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Re: How can I compliment piano chords & melody in the "chorus" of a song?
« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2016, 05:06:53 pm »
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Re: How can I compliment piano chords & melody in the "chorus" of a song?
« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2016, 05:30:10 pm »
Light percussion (congos and hand drums, shakers or maracas, and brushed snares or side sticks are some good examples) playing a simple pattern with a lot of reverb and/or delay can provide space and atmosphere, while continuing to drive your track forward through the softer sections.
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