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What's in a song?
(PLEASE NOTE: This information is only a rough guide to
what we believe makes a good
song If you lose money by following this advice, it's
your own stupid fault. Not ours)
(PLEASE ALSO NOTE: Some of this information may be
incorrect in your eyes. If you believe that
we are wrong in assuming something, please let us know by
e-mailing to the address at the bottom)
Here we have it. The
EVILdrome guide to becoming a rock star (or something
along those lines). In the following page, we will
attempt to point you in the right direction when writing
a chart-topping hit song (or at least something that may
possibly go down a storm at a gig.) So here goes:
So
what do we feel makes a good song?
It must have a
memorable tune. The kind of song that, when heard,
is quickly forgotten doesn't make for a top-notch
song.
It must have a
beginning, middle, and end, just like a book. (This
rule excludes dance music, which involves playing
a sound repeatedly throughout). Songs that catch
people's ears usually have something that keeps
the listener stuck throughout.
It's best if a
song has a good intro. Usually, if a song has a
bad start, people start to switch off (both in
the mental and literal sense). I know many a good
song that has failed due to a ropey beginning.
It might be good
for it to have a (mildly) memorable title.
Something that people will remember through the
mindless drivel of the DJ. It is sometimes a good
idea to have the name of the song appear in the
song. That way, if someone looks for it in the
shop, they can find it.
It's best to try
either something very different or something very
the same. You can try something different and
create a great song that'll attract people's
attention, or (if you want to just get into the
charts) make a song in the style of something
that has been tried and tested and you realise
works pretty well. However, being a breakthrough
artist is better than playing 'follow the leader'.
So there you have it. The
first five points towards writing your first 'hit' tune.
But you're thinking 'they've missed out <insert
missing bit here> and <another missing bit here>.
Do you have any good advice you want to share? Then send
it to innitadded@evildrome.org.uk
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