STOP THE PRESSES!!! Earthshattering Realization:

Discussion in 'Recording/Live Sound' started by decay-o-caster, Jul 29, 2005.

  1. Jul 29, 2005 #1
    decay-o-caster

    decay-o-caster Member

    Messages:
    7,415
    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2002
    Location:
    The Greater San Jose Metroplex
    It helps to have a melody written BEFORE you start recording the vocals.

    Wow - who knew?

    :rolleyes:
     
    decay-o-caster, Jul 29, 2005
    decay-o-caster, Jul 29, 2005
    #1
  2. Jul 29, 2005 #2
    elambo

    elambo Member

    Messages:
    2,358
    Joined:
    Feb 6, 2005
    Don't say that to a jazz scatter... Scattist...? One-Who-Scats. Otherwise, yeah, it kinda does help.
     
    elambo, Jul 29, 2005
    elambo, Jul 29, 2005
    #2
  3. Jul 29, 2005 #3
    NotWesYet

    NotWesYet Member

    Messages:
    5,097
    Joined:
    Dec 1, 2002
    Location:
    South Carolina
    I remember reading about one artist is the 70's/80's who would compose the music, write the arrangements along with the melody line, record the whole thing....and then write the lyrics.

    Can't remember the name but he did "Year of the Cat."

    He said it was easier to write the lyrics after composing the music...sort of building a sound track and then fitting the lyrics....
     
    NotWesYet, Jul 29, 2005
    NotWesYet, Jul 29, 2005
    #3
  4. Jul 29, 2005 #4
    joseph

    joseph Member

    Messages:
    1,472
    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2002
    I recorded around 8 songs on my home system, all instrumental, basically just to get up and running with the technique, etc.
    The best song (in other people's opinion) was the one where I composed a melody specifically to fit lyrics a friend had already written.
     
    joseph, Jul 29, 2005
    joseph, Jul 29, 2005
    #4
  5. Jul 29, 2005 #5
    decay-o-caster

    decay-o-caster Member

    Messages:
    7,415
    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2002
    Location:
    The Greater San Jose Metroplex
    I've had these lyrics going for a while, got the instrumental groove going over the last few weeks, finally realized the music and the lyrics were made for each other, so I edited the lyrics to fit the groove better. So last night I recorded the backing tracks, whipped out the mic, and realized I hadn't a clue HOW to sing the lyrics.

    I could sort of hear them in my mind, but not well enough to sing them. Tried growling them, tried singing them, ??? Couldn't get the phrasing right, couldn't decide on a register to sing it in.

    My considered opinion - all versions of what I sang last night before posting this SUCK!! :mad: :(
     
    decay-o-caster, Jul 29, 2005
    decay-o-caster, Jul 29, 2005
    #5
  6. Jul 29, 2005 #6
    Brian D

    Brian D Member

    Messages:
    6,062
    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2002
    Location:
    The Land of 10,000 Lakes
    Al Stewart.
     
    Brian D, Jul 29, 2005
    Brian D, Jul 29, 2005
    #6

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...
    Dismiss Notice