I describe my ongoing lyrics writing projects. Where I get my ideas, how I match my words with other people's music, which little helpers I use...
I've written songs and lyrics since eleven years. My very first song was "Spring". To date there are 76 songs, and 261 lyrics by myself. As I'm not exactly a musician, let alone a composer, it is much more exciting to state how many lyrics have been set...
Post lesenHere's the story before: ever and ever - done? Then the rejection :-( ever and ever - rejected Then my newly gained freedom (of musical restrictions) and helpful hints from songwriting colleagues (thank you, Robert and Fran!). In the end a beautiful romantic...
Post lesenI've altered the chorus of "ever and ever" that I'll rename either "together forever" or "now and forever" or "I'm ready" (the latter two are suggestions by Robert): I’m ready to say the words "I love you - now and forever" I’m ready to take the oath...
Post lesenWell, the words "ever and ever" may actually remain, maybe also the title, but as for the rest... So there's another 'free' lyric, I mean a lyric that's not been set to music. I'll use it as a 'template' for my next try ;-) Did the same for Kai H.: two...
Post lesenThe story until now: top secret - I'm working on yet another song top secret - II top secret - III ever and ever - an alternate chorus The procedure for the verses is much the same as for the chorus, except that they are supposed to differ, and that they...
Post lesenI'm citing Steven Tyler (Does the noise in my head bother you, New York 2012, p. 290): "A song is constructed like a tree - from roots to branches, and when it's done you hope it bears fruit. You need a first verse, next a second verse, then a prechorus,...
Post lesenMy first version of the chorus would be more suitable for a female singer than a man, so I wrote an alternative 'male' version: I'm ready to say the words "I love you - ever and ever" I'm ready to take the oath "I'll be true - ever and ever" a love to...
Post lesenIf Daniel likes the text I suggest for the chorus the title might actually become "ever and ever". Step 3: writing dummy text for the chorus that can serve as a template for the real text, i.e. that matches the music's meter yet needs not make sense....
Post lesen"top secret" is and will not be the title of the song, it's just my - ironic - working title that I chose because the musician I'm writing for would like to keep the lid on this project. With regard to the lyrics he won't succeed as you could tell from...
Post lesenThe headline is a mere teaser! Sorry for this ;-) As you may know, or may not know, I don't write exclusively for anybody, not even for myself. There are three exceptions at the moment. These are co-writes with other authors. Two song lyrics were written...
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