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75. How to "Find Your Sound"
Dear Songwriter,
Today we're launching into the topic of finding "your sound".
Whether you're an experienced composer stuck in a creative loop or just starting out, I'm going to cover an exercise that might help you push through! With these 4 key points, we're going to explore the world of music analysis and how you can use your favorite albums to shape and refine your artistry:
- Why an Album Analysis Over a Song Analysis? This approach unveils recurring musical nuances that define an artist's essence as a whole. If you're solely listening to different songs you like, they may be missing that signature "sound" and consistency you can find in an album.
- A Step-by-Step on How to do an Album Analysis:
- Listen to the album on repeat in a casual, non-active fashion.
- Listen to the album again in a more analytical frame of mind.
- Take notes on melody, lyrics, instruments, and arrangements in the songs.
- Pay attention to repeating themes or sounds. What is staying the same throughout the whole record?
- Apply Your Findings to Your Own Songwriting! Learn how to leverage the most prominent themes and tools uncovered during your analysis. Use these newfound elements to revitalize your creative process and enhance your songs!
- How I Did This Process with Postal Service's "Give Up" Album: Some of my personal experience with The Postal Service's iconic 2003 album, "Give Up." Analyzing the themes and instrumentation of this album really helped give me a new twist to my songwriting process, and I hope it will do the same for you!
If you haven't found that "sound" that you're looking for yet, let's get into this episode for some tips on how to do it!
Mentions and Links:
Postal Service - Give Up
Logic Pro
SparkNotes
FREE Song Consult: https://www.connorfrost.com/freesongconsult
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By Connor FrostDear Songwriter,
Today we're launching into the topic of finding "your sound".
Whether you're an experienced composer stuck in a creative loop or just starting out, I'm going to cover an exercise that might help you push through! With these 4 key points, we're going to explore the world of music analysis and how you can use your favorite albums to shape and refine your artistry:
- Why an Album Analysis Over a Song Analysis? This approach unveils recurring musical nuances that define an artist's essence as a whole. If you're solely listening to different songs you like, they may be missing that signature "sound" and consistency you can find in an album.
- A Step-by-Step on How to do an Album Analysis:
- Listen to the album on repeat in a casual, non-active fashion.
- Listen to the album again in a more analytical frame of mind.
- Take notes on melody, lyrics, instruments, and arrangements in the songs.
- Pay attention to repeating themes or sounds. What is staying the same throughout the whole record?
- Apply Your Findings to Your Own Songwriting! Learn how to leverage the most prominent themes and tools uncovered during your analysis. Use these newfound elements to revitalize your creative process and enhance your songs!
- How I Did This Process with Postal Service's "Give Up" Album: Some of my personal experience with The Postal Service's iconic 2003 album, "Give Up." Analyzing the themes and instrumentation of this album really helped give me a new twist to my songwriting process, and I hope it will do the same for you!
If you haven't found that "sound" that you're looking for yet, let's get into this episode for some tips on how to do it!
Mentions and Links:
Postal Service - Give Up
Logic Pro
SparkNotes
FREE Song Consult: https://www.connorfrost.com/freesongconsult