here is a really reaaaalllly bordderlineeee uselessssss video of me trying to explain my songwriting process that i absoutely do not even understand myself so idk how to explain it to you but i tried my best.
to be honest, the best way to get good at songwriting is just by listening to CRAP TONS of music, really really listening to the patterns, and just by practicing a lot lot lot. the first few songs you write will make no sense. don’t worry. it’ll make a lot more sense five years down the road! don’t! give! up! (unless songwriting just isn’t something u wanna pursue heh then u can probably focus ur attention on things you like more ya know u do u).
anyways this video was confusing.
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I feel like every song I make sounds so monotone wtf
I didn’t know this was a video by Conan Gray, and I was just thinking, this dude is honestly such a vibe, then I looked at the channel, oh my gosh ????
Moral of the story: always sing in the shower.
Im always listening to beabadoobee and Olivia songs. And when Im starting to write a song, i accidentally copied their melody like it just playing on my head */crying
Who else is here in June ???
The best art comes from deep diving into uncomfortable feelings and memories. Those thoughts that we push away, and consciously decide to ignore because of the upset they cause.
Digging into why you feel a certain way, and accepting the discomfort for a moment will help you describe what it is and figure it out.
It’s therapy, but also an amazing song writing tool, because the little things work together towards the main concept of a song. It will be very unexpected, but end up making the song so much better.
Also google synonyms/antonyms. Repetition, a no no. Expand.
I’ve thought about selling my art, but idk, it’s just mine for now. It’s a therapeutic hobby for anyone. If you feel funky, write something, and it’s immediately relieving.
Conan!! I am similar to how I write songs but I still don't understand how to add guitar or instrument to your lyrics after recording… How to do that? :((
5:13 "I don't think I'm a special case at all I think everyone kind of makes little songs" NO CONAN:( I havent do that, I wish I could write songs like you?
Conan: idk how to write a song
Also: releases sunset season, kid crow, superache and singles
Even though he said 'Idk how I write', this was so much helpful for me..
I mean this video started off kinda bluntly saying
'idk how srry ?'
but unexpectedly turned out to be the most useful advices for me bc I also frequently getting those shower thoughts songs
and I love the mindsets here tysm wish you'd make videos about song writing and the progress again in near future ??
Write and write, a simple way?
lol I Love conan gray
this actually helped a lot!! i always came up with little random tunes in my head too and i've came up with lil lyrics in my head and there's so much i wanted to write about but I never knew how to start so that's why i barely wrote any songs :(( I wanna become a songwriter when im older (writing songs for other people and myself, i don't wanna be a music artist cause too many people will know me ??) and I wanted to start moving towards that cause songwriting helps me express myself too !! thank you for explaining this, this is actually how my brain works too LOL
Conan inspires me to write music and learn guitar ?
t bag = tampon bag
2:52 omg yesssss!!
Look at me digging up the past relationships that didn't last, damn 3 years went by fast, my heart's still in the cast
Heres a song im working on if anyone wants to read 🙂
bareness
Verse 1
i think im losing any control
i used to have but it feels so close
i think my minds become static
and im watching as the film rolls
and i think somethings wrong
with the way i think
it cant be coincidence that
everyone i come to love leaves
Pre-Chorus
and not to be self centred
but i think im an afterthought
and usually id say
it doesnt bother me alot
except for when i realise
the missing company
the quiet of the silence
of what used to be
Chorus
and now this empty space is crowded
with reflections of myself
trying to find purpose
by blocking out the hurt
a drink or two's no harm
until i take it too far
but is the breakdown worth
the split second in the dark?
and i think i need
a new way to cope
im hurting myself
by letting shadows too close
and the space is now empty
walls are hollow
the bareness just always
seems to follow
Verse 2
always sitting outside the inner circle
watching conversations heard
mostly thinking to myself
cant seem to get a word
so tell me how to escape
this magnetic black hole of delusion
or is it too late
to change the final conclusion
Pre-Chorus
and not to be dramatic
but i think im standing by the side
called on just as
we run out of time
and i realise now
opportunities missed
the quiet of the silence
starting to hit
Chorus
and now this empty space is crowded
with reflections of myself
trying to find purpose
by blocking out the hurt
a drink or two's no harm
until i take it too far
but is the breakdown worth
the split second in the dark?
and i think i need
a new way to cope
im hurting myself
by letting shadows too close
and the space is now empty
walls are hollow
the bareness just always
seems to follow
Bridge
it kind of feels like im stuck in time
except its my heart thats on the line
no matter what i do to try to prevent
always seems to catch up in the end
and i wonder do they see it too
the depth of loneliness the hidden truth
but ill smile and mirror smiles of "friends"
knowing well that im the elephant
and i wish i had the guts
to wave surrender to my stubbornness
ask the jury where i doomed myself
but i cant trust anyone to hold my hand
Outro
and now this empty space is crowded
with reflections of a stranger
let the shadows to close now
theyre suffocating her
i guess took it too far
and now everyone is gone
i think i blinked for a little too long
the bareness just can't help
but follow
Fast forward 4 years and I have this dude's poster hanging on the wall of my bedroom. Time flies.
I love Conans' vibes and aesthetics, but although you do give very wonderful advice on songs and lyrics?
Thank You Conan?
the music coming out of your face sounds real interesting ?
3:49
2:43
Conan, thank you for this video. After 3 years of abuse I’ve left my ex and have decided to basically write a take down song about him and release it on his birthday <3 revenge is so sweet and will now sound beautiful thanks to your help
the only tut im listening to bc it’s my king
So basically, he's saying
How to write a song: Just use a tune that pops into your head
Me, never had any tunes in my mind my entire life: "Oh so that's why you're a songwriter"
Instead, I draw something.
I like animation so if I hear something, like a music, I can quickly imagine stroyboards, like how that scene will look like.
And I think there's an interesting connection to this.
I also heard Web Toon creators tend to see something or remember something in photos, while for me, it has always been a small clip, a video so…drawing a comic book was hard for me cough
So true?