*we had some issues with some of the audio for this episode, our apologies!*
In the eleventh episode of Emily’s Helpdesk, Emily and Jamie talk about:
- Genre blending
- Juxtaposition of opposites
- Repetition
- Covering songs in a creative way
- How not to write for sync
- Tips for writing lyrics
- Prosody
- Sonic symbolism
- When to keep your demo vocals
- “You don’t have to get ready if you stay ready.”
- Maximizing memorability
- Tried and true writing methods
- Geniuses
- Writer’s block and ways to get out of it
- also, don’t beat yourself up
- Getting over demoitis
- Getting vocals to sit in the mix
- What does an EQ do?
- The Max Martin Four
- and more.
Songs reviewed:
- Nmesomachi Lies Prod By Weplaybeat
- Jay Rence - Electric Feel
- Jamie Karl Coupe (!!!) - Sick Of Us
- Troy Pendergraft - Suspicious
- Christine Passig - How Strong (demo 2)
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