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Thread #92337 Message #1765264
Posted By: Bert
21-Jun-06 - 12:45 AM
Thread Name: Tips for singer/songwriters
Subject: RE: Tips for singer/songwriters
Songs should appeal to the emotions of the audience.
Remember that laughter and happiness are emotions too.
If you are writing a song that takes the piss out of certain aspects of society or life, then make yourself the object of the piss taking.
Use cliches even though many will tell you not to. That way your wsong will be remembered. People love cliches, that's why they exist.
If you can't find a rhyme for a particular word then use that word earlier in the line and rhyme on something else.
Draw pictures with your words to set the scene for your song. Add props to illustrate your pictures then you can use a prop to create a rhyme.
Don't take yourself too seriously.
Don't put yourself down either. When you are on stage you are not only the best there is, you are the ONLY one there is. You are the greatest.
Your audience deserves the best that you can do.