We Critiqued 2,000 People's Songs (Here's What We Learned)

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  • Опубликовано: 10 дек 2024

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  • @SongTownUSA
    @SongTownUSA  3 месяца назад +3

    EXPLODE Your Songwriting Skills with This 6-note Melody Exercise: ruclips.net/video/ll_XtZr5by0/видео.html

  • @bjarnyg
    @bjarnyg 3 месяца назад +8

    6:14 FLYING A DRONE
    i flew my drone today
    over the fields and far away
    it caught you kissing my best friend
    by that old oak tree
    where you first kissed me
    that's what i call from heaven sent
    and out of the blue
    i never knew you like girls too

    • @SongTownUSA
      @SongTownUSA  3 месяца назад

      nice! turned it into a story. Write on! ~CM

    • @SongTownUSA
      @SongTownUSA  Месяц назад

      @@webstercat haha

  • @schrire39
    @schrire39 Месяц назад +3

    It’s not the subject matter that needs to be universal. It’s the way you frame it and tell it.

    • @SongTownUSA
      @SongTownUSA  Месяц назад

      For sure… maybe a little of both in some case :) CM

  • @officialWWM
    @officialWWM 3 месяца назад +5

    Dude, what an awesome vocalist! I just stumbled on your channel. Love songwriting content but you’re a great singer!

    • @SongTownUSA
      @SongTownUSA  3 месяца назад +2

      Really appreciate that ❤️-CM

  • @bobsdock
    @bobsdock 3 месяца назад +4

    Good one! I really liked the tip to experiment / switch up when to come in

    • @SongTownUSA
      @SongTownUSA  3 месяца назад

      Write on! ~CM

    • @stevenmonte7397
      @stevenmonte7397 3 месяца назад +1

      I recently dissected all of Audioslave's discography. I noticed Chris Cornell would switch up when he comes in all the time.

    • @SongTownUSA
      @SongTownUSA  3 месяца назад +1

      @@stevenmonte7397 Chris was a tremendous writer :)

  • @paulwelsman
    @paulwelsman 3 месяца назад +3

    Great observations of the common faults you hear in songs. This really helps to be able to remember what you need to do as you are writing, and what to circle-check once you are in the final process of song completion. Also, developing your own voice which is actually your secret weapon, and not trying to sound like everyone else, is great advice.

  • @DustyD-vv8xb
    @DustyD-vv8xb 3 месяца назад +3

    Im glad i watched this. Great discussion about the craft. Thanks guys.

    • @SongTownUSA
      @SongTownUSA  3 месяца назад

      Appreciate you watching. Write on! CM

  • @katyb3869
    @katyb3869 3 месяца назад +2

    Great advice as usual guys! I use that contrast check in every song I write now too. Not only do I make sure each section comes in on a different beat, but I try to vary the range as well. If the verse starts lower, I try to make sure the pre starts a little higher and the chorus even higher than that. Vice-versa - mix and match. I also try to vary the length of notes in sections. It makes SOO much difference! You guys are the best!

    • @SongTownUSA
      @SongTownUSA  3 месяца назад +1

      Glad to hear it! Write on! -CM

  • @jimrogers7425
    @jimrogers7425 3 месяца назад +2

    Music and song make an emotionally succinct statement… the best ones tap into the most universally experienced emotions. The human journey is one based on the emotions our experiences elicit within us. You guys rock!

    • @SongTownUSA
      @SongTownUSA  3 месяца назад

      Well said. Appreciate you watching... Write on! ~CM

  • @mdpoolefame
    @mdpoolefame 2 месяца назад +2

    Fabulous stuff guys- songwriting has tugged my heart for many many years I find your topics your rapport and the information super inspiring thank you❤

  • @dlouisb
    @dlouisb 3 месяца назад +3

    The Smothers Bros have some competition........ Great ideas. thanks as always

    • @SongTownUSA
      @SongTownUSA  3 месяца назад

      Haha! You’re welcome -CM

  • @iamryan_inBits
    @iamryan_inBits 3 месяца назад +1

    This is a great video guys, super helpful things to keep in mind. 👌

    • @SongTownUSA
      @SongTownUSA  3 месяца назад

      Glad it was helpful! Write in! CM

  • @lancemowdy4741
    @lancemowdy4741 15 дней назад

    Thanks guys for sharing all your experience. I’m a fan.

  • @angelsnoutlawsmusic9973
    @angelsnoutlawsmusic9973 3 месяца назад +1

    Great info fellas! Thanks for sharing

    • @SongTownUSA
      @SongTownUSA  3 месяца назад

      Thanks for watching. Write on! ~CM

  • @newmatthias7105
    @newmatthias7105 3 месяца назад +2

    Good stuff as always. Thanks

    • @SongTownUSA
      @SongTownUSA  3 месяца назад

      You're Welcome! Write on! CM

  • @Bushradical
    @Bushradical 10 дней назад

    Love what you guys are doing here.

  • @jimmystuckeysongs3859
    @jimmystuckeysongs3859 3 месяца назад +1

    Thanks for sharing y'all...and Clay, thank you for sharing your killer check list.
    Cheers

    • @SongTownUSA
      @SongTownUSA  3 месяца назад

      You’re welcome buddy! Cm

  •  3 месяца назад +2

    Great insight. Thanks

    • @SongTownUSA
      @SongTownUSA  3 месяца назад

      You're welcome... Appreciate you watching! ~CM

  • @thealternatenow
    @thealternatenow 3 месяца назад +1

    Love this!! First encounter with you guys. Won’t be the last

    • @SongTownUSA
      @SongTownUSA  3 месяца назад

      Glad you’re here. Write on! -cM

  • @jz5005
    @jz5005 3 месяца назад +7

    Where’s that Verse Chorus checklist of 8 things? Are these 5 on there… I’ve got to fix an amazing song about my Maroon Drone…. It may have inspired by the Purple Drone song, but that was just to learn the language of the genre, then I put my own spin into it.

    • @SongTownUSA
      @SongTownUSA  3 месяца назад +2

      Hi, if you’re a songtown member, I have a whole course in the video library on it. Mastering Melodic Contrast. If not, you can email me: clay@songtown.com and I’ll get you the checklist. Write on!

  • @Rich-NH
    @Rich-NH 3 месяца назад +1

    Love it, thanks ❤

    • @SongTownUSA
      @SongTownUSA  3 месяца назад

      You’re welcome. Write on! -CM

  • @jvbwriteon
    @jvbwriteon 2 месяца назад

    Your insights and advice are appreciated!

    • @SongTownUSA
      @SongTownUSA  2 месяца назад +1

      Does our hearts good to hear! ♥thanks. Write on! ~CM

  • @lucasholmgrenmusic
    @lucasholmgrenmusic 8 дней назад

    Baby (1) You're... (2, 3, 4) A Natural split them up into two stanzas perhaps? Not sure if I got the terminology correct but found your channel yesterday, new single out tomorrow (Tuesday) under Lucas Holmgren - I have one up already called "The Real You" on Spotify and Apple music that has had multiple people in tears on first listen, first song with an amazing response from women in particular, that woke me up to the potential. I'm not worried about commercial success but I want to leave a trail of great songs behind. Very interesting channel, enjoying the perspectives!

    • @SongTownUSA
      @SongTownUSA  8 дней назад

      Good luck with the new single! Write on! CM

  • @JamesPurtell
    @JamesPurtell 3 месяца назад

    Great advice. Thanks.

  • @MarianneMurdock
    @MarianneMurdock 3 месяца назад +2

    Thanks guys!

  • @michaelmilburn3094
    @michaelmilburn3094 6 дней назад

    Musical example shifting phrasing is excellent as teacher

  • @kenarmstrong7163
    @kenarmstrong7163 8 дней назад

    I would have gone with "baby you're UN natural so naturally I love you" then worked my way back to how she is a super woman. It is unexpected and catches your ear

  • @MrWaterboi74
    @MrWaterboi74 3 месяца назад

    @clay... what's in the #checklist???🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @SongTownUSA
      @SongTownUSA  2 месяца назад

      Email me: clay@songtown.com and I’ll send it to ya.

  • @jcmacmusic
    @jcmacmusic 3 месяца назад

    I love this thank guys...

    • @SongTownUSA
      @SongTownUSA  3 месяца назад

      Glad to hear it! Write on! CM

  • @joshuajohanson4626
    @joshuajohanson4626 10 дней назад

    I love this

  • @danedmiranda
    @danedmiranda 2 дня назад

    Hello, I’m interested in joining SongTown… do my songs need to be produced or will a phone recording be enough to gain value from the platform?

    • @SongTownUSA
      @SongTownUSA  2 дня назад +1

      We focus on "songs" first. I've personally had major artist cuts from iphone gtr./vocal worktapes, so absolutely you can benefit from SongTown. You can also find co-writers who are better aty production in SongTown if you are looking to collaborate. Write on! CM

    • @danedmiranda
      @danedmiranda 2 дня назад +1

      @ thanks for your reply!

    • @SongTownUSA
      @SongTownUSA  2 дня назад

      anytime!

  • @mdpoolefame
    @mdpoolefame 2 месяца назад

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @GDGardner
    @GDGardner 3 месяца назад +2

    Object lesson on why so many songs sound the same. Take a listen to Badfingers's "No Matter What"
    PS. 99% of songs lyrics are unintelligible

    • @SongTownUSA
      @SongTownUSA  3 месяца назад +2

      “The world don't need any more songs... As a matter of fact, if nobody wrote any songs from this day on, the world ain't gonna suffer for it... There's enough songs for people to listen to, if they want to listen to songs. For every man, woman and child on earth, they could be sent, probably, each of them, a hundred songs, and never be repeated... Unless someone's gonna come along with a pure heart and has something to say. That's a different story”
      -Bob Dylan

  • @judegraham463
    @judegraham463 3 месяца назад

    thanks guys..

  • @nicholasboeder1958
    @nicholasboeder1958 3 месяца назад

    I liked: "baby you're a natural"

    • @SongTownUSA
      @SongTownUSA  3 месяца назад

      Marty’s quick when writing. World class lyricist! -CM

    • @erwinaddison2030
      @erwinaddison2030 3 месяца назад

      Baby Your remarkable

    • @SongTownUSA
      @SongTownUSA  3 месяца назад +1

      @@erwinaddison2030 like it!

  • @dynamicalan
    @dynamicalan Месяц назад +1

    No! That's not beat 3 That's the pickup to beat 1 3 & 4 & 1 Also I love your videos but all the publishers I go before always scream, "No Relationship Songs".

    • @SongTownUSA
      @SongTownUSA  Месяц назад

      Ha! Thanks for watching. Personally, I don’t know any artists that put out an album without relationship songs. What publishers are those? I’d need to know more context. :)

  • @robmattsonmusic
    @robmattsonmusic 3 месяца назад

    18 minutes well spent

    • @SongTownUSA
      @SongTownUSA  3 месяца назад +1

      Appreciate that. Write on! CM

  • @AndrewNeilMusic
    @AndrewNeilMusic 12 дней назад

    Can you critique some of my songs?

    • @SongTownUSA
      @SongTownUSA  12 дней назад

      We do a live critique every few months on this channel. You can keep an eye on the community tab for that. Also, on our website our members get monthly pro song feedback at songtown.com.

  • @rexchiquine6049
    @rexchiquine6049 3 месяца назад

    In only 14 minutes,,,2000 songs,,,

    • @SongTownUSA
      @SongTownUSA  3 месяца назад

      Haha! More like 3 years :)