How do you know when a song is finished? In days gone by, you’d get a song working as best you could in some barebones fashion, record a demo that, for all its roughness and edges, sounded reasonably complete. At least complete enough that a producer could then make decisions about what the final version […]
I don’t know of a single composer of music who hasn’t gone through a bit of a creative block from time to time. We all like to think we’re invincible, but there are many causes of writer’s block, and so mild to medium blocks are relatively common. But for those of you who are dealing […]
Written for The Essential Secrets of Songwriting Blog by Darren Perkins from Red Drum Music Studios, Melbourne, Australia Recording your songs can be difficult especially if you are a struggling musician. Recording studios charge per hour at a high price. Perfecting your song is impossible because you might need several trials before you can say that […]
A colleague of mine once told me about a performance of “new classical” music he had attended many years ago. On the concert was a piece called “Green Music.” Afterward, an audience member congratulated the composer, and said, “Wow, I really just kept picturing the colour green… How did you do that?!” Later, in confidence, the […]
“Nights in White Satin” (1967) is one of The Moody Blues’ biggest hits. Most people know it in its “single” version — a bit over 4 minutes in length. But its full-length version, complete with orchestral introduction and interlude by the London Festival Orchestra, is a multi-sectional work of more than 9 minutes – a […]
Singing a song unaccompanied — no instruments at all — is a great way to check your latest song melody out. Without the distraction of instruments, backing vocals or any other components, you get to hear the tune for what it is. It can be a really useful tool for song analysis. The free deal continues. Get […]
