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years ago, i would write a song and pretty much leave it as it came to me... maybe alter a few words or change a chord or two (i.e minor for major) to make it more interesting. but, basically just go with the simplicity and original inspiration. sometimes, i still use this approach, but...
in recent years, i now spend quite a bit of time revising, rewriting, changing words and rhyme schemes... but, i let the SONG grow and end up kinda guiding it to some final destination. many times now, the song will take on a life of itself, my original idea and intention will bloom into something very different from the original concept. sometimes i dont find out the real theme or meaning of a song till much later in the process...
this might occur over a period of months, and i might have three songs that im working on in this manner at the same time.
i think, for me, its a much better way to write and i also think the final product is stronger and much more coherent.
putting in simple terms, im actually CRAFTING these songs after the original inspiration.
inspiration + perspiration = good song
imho.
rand z tropicalsoul.net
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