Lyrics that catch fire and communicate to millions of people share common features. Here, I show you 3 things you can do to make your lyrics draw listeners in immediately, and keep them.
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Good video, again! " When you knock at the door, im not really sure. If I want to talk to you again. So i slip out the window. Careful that you dont see me." Look forward to the next one.
You’re the best teacher!!
Hi Keppie, I have all these post-it notes with the tips from you scattered around on my desk. Always something new to write down after watching one of your videos ?Thanks for all the inspiration ?Cheers, Thor
i love your channel
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Can we post links on this channel, just wondering if my comment got deleted because of the link I posted to one of my songs.
One area of growth in the 10 weeks of your songwriting group has been the confidence to make quick decisions on letting go of lyrics that just don’t fit…even a few poetic gems.
I’ve done stand-up before and it’s the same. You gotta land the plane (preferably on the a runway) at some point….that’s where the ‘Title first’ helps A LOT! ???
I own al books of Pat Pattison. They are the best!
I am uploading my own music onto youtube at the moment. Acoustic stoner rock with undertones of conspiracy theories.
Great content.. thanks!
You are awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Super great insight.
I always loved Elliott smith’s opening line to miss misery “I’ll fake it through the day with some help from johnnie walker red”.It really encapsulates the darkness of the track perfectly.
This is such a genuinely useful channel! Thank you!
Just want to say I adore your channel and content! Wanted to make a suggestion that you do a video (or even series of a few videos) chronicling your writing process from start to finish, starting from an idea and taking it to finished song. I find that so helpful and encouraging.
The Beatles knew this back in the 60's.. 'I Me mine'
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More amazing ideas! Actionable, and spot on. Thank you
Love it Keppie, love it 🙂 Thanks
“Mama, I just killed a man.”
Yet another great video. Thank you so much for the wonderful tips and the book suggestion as well!
Bloody love your channel. Your ideas open up so many great ideas. Thank you!!! ?
Great lesson! 🙂
I am quite gifted in the ability to describe what I can actually perceive, but aphantasia prevents me from visualizing anything in my head, dreams or otherwise…
You must be the beautiful angel sent to answer my prayers… I have been struggling to understand the universe of song and musicality… I cannot play any of the instruments that have been given to me, but I am autistic and truly obsessed with the interactions of the sound spectrum. Thank you so much for the insight! May God bless you a thousand times over.
I have uploaded some of my own compositions to YouTube, but I am afraid, since I have no musical training or skill (I couldn't discern a note to save my life) – I cannot tell at what level my arrangements would be placed at upon a scale… If you could listen to ANY of them and give me your honest opinion, I will be forever in your gratitude. Perhaps your answer will let me know if I need to try to progress to the stage of actually mixing vocals with the accompaniment tracks or not???
These are excellent points that have given me some songwriting ideas that i was stuck on
Awesome insight
Awesome insight. Thank you