Big Head Todd & the Monsters - How To Write A Song with Todd Park Mohr
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- BHTM is trekking outside the lines with our Monsters Music Monthly series. A conventional album cycle is fine, but how about a new free song and video from your favorite band every month just to spice things up?!
We hope you enjoy our April 2020 release focusing on 'How To Write A Song' with our very own Todd Park Mohr.
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June 4 • Community Concert Hall • Durango, CO [N1]
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"She dances and I dream, she's not so far as she seems.
Of brighter meadows melting sunsets, her hair blowing in the breeze,
And she can't see me watching." ~ timeless lyrics
My favorite.
I'm thinkin.....lo lo lo lo lo love
.....but are we everything we wanted ? 💪❤
@@jojonorris8047 most underrated lyrics/band ever
@@jojonorris8047 I'm thinkin.....
JoJo Norris heartbreaking
You're such a great songwriter. I'm 72 and I've heard a lot of music and lyrics. Brother, you are one of the best. ✌️❤
you said you are an OK guitar player I must disagree you are a fantastic and great guitar player you are one of my favorite players and song writers. Thank you for your music and you are very talented and you bring a lot of pleasure to many people. Loved the video. Be Safe
Very true
I saw Todd at the Field House bar in Iowa City in 1987, and it changed my life. Todd playing his guitar was a force of nature. You are one of the greatest guitarists and musicians who has ever lived.
He's very good 👍🏼
Todd you are very humble. Your guitar work is exceptional, and nobody possesses your signature. Your instrument must always remain melodic, however it flows like a river with smooth portions and then rapids where you are almost in attack mode pulling the guts from your instrument while keep it melodic. Your bends and squawks are extraordinary. They tell me your musical roots and influences are imbedded in rhythm and blues, which is where most great soulful sounds like that of Warren Haynes originates. I just can never quite get enough of it. So get over it and good luck finding someone out there who will agree that you are merely an OK guitarist because you are definitely not.
Also why hes so likable besides talent Wide is he is so Humble & not willing to sell his soul ,hah jus Sayin..m
"How to Write a Song" really undersells this video. So much insight here.
You have beautiful music...the lyrics are amazing and I thank God for artists like yourself... I love your type of blues ❤
Wow a master musical genius sharing a brutally difficult topic, verbalizing it and making sense of it. So brave and bold and generous of you Todd. Mad respect.
Thanks Todd, really thoughtful and practical at the same time. CU Class of '89 - will never forget hearing you for the first time playing Stevie Ray Vaughn at an outdoor party and then your covers of songs like Chain Chain Chain at the FAC. You were always cordial and respectful to the rest of us no matter where you were in your musical success journey....PS. I'm an old time fan, so still like the guitar tone on Midnight Radio the best....
The further I get into this video -- because I'm posting as I watch (3 posts now, maybe???) -- the more I think Todd truly "gets" how to write a song, or more specifically, why songs matter to the human experience.
I introduced my dad to Todd’s music. He immediately fell in love with Bittersweet as he is a blues guitar player himself. 🎸
how generous to share your priceless wealth of treasure (Gifts of Talent Knowledge, etc. From God) with us all. God Bless you & your family & friends & fans xo Peace Thanks! my palms are up for writing a song...
Did you just say you’re an “okay” guitar player? I have something to say..... You’re much better than okay! The depth and variety of sound you create has always been a defining characteristic of your playing for me. Thank you so much for this video. 🙏
Truth!! I love his "candy" sound he gets...(don't know how else to describe it)
Love this guy and BHTM. Writing A song and writing THE song are two very different things. You caught lightning in a bottle quite a few times, Todd.
More than OK guitar player, and love your singing voice. Great songs you write.
As all the American Idol and The Voice type shows illustrate, lots of people can perform, but song creators are far more impactful. Being an "OK" singer and guitar player and a great songwriter is way more important than just being able to sing. Thank you creators!
Dude im 60yrs old and been playing guitar & bass all kinds of grooves , not happy with my own writing skills, prob music more than lyrics, but you dude i love your writing,playing singing skills bigtime , so talented all the way around the board. Thanx so much for sharing your tech. & steps into writing , so interesting and such good guidance , " knowing what you want to say" so simple but So Important thanx for Sharing Bro, straight up i love your tunes and style and I Feel it,and get it and just love the feel & groove and how it effects my inner self.......keep doi what you fo Bro👊☝👌👍✌
Brilliant dissertation on approaches to writing songs. Simply beautiful! And true. Thank you!!!
This is so great! Huge fan for a long time. Love the insight into your songwriting process. Btw would you ever consider doing a guitar tutorial for Bittersweet and Please Don’t Tell Her? Been trying to learn those but not much help out there to be found. Would be so appreciative.
Also, notice how Todd immediately caught himself when he talked about Linda Ronstadt -- it's because he is the kind of person who doesn't want to use "shorthand" to dismiss an artist as "just" a singer. He gets it. Even "just" a sing can still add so much to a song, and oftentimes make it better.
Good point! (4:35)
BHTM! You guys are the best! Huge fan here.... 19 shows and counting ☺️ Thank you for sharing your talent 🎶 💞
Thank you for sharing! My son is home from college, playing compositions on the piano he has been working on, and this will be wonderful for him to enjoy! Words are the hard part!
you gotta love this guy!!
I remember big head todd in the 90’s going to college at CU Boulder. Great memories. He is a living genius!
Sounds like heaven.... I visited CU Boulder in the 90's and it pained me to leave...Such good energy there.
@@thirtythreeflavors where did you end up ?
Ok guitar player? I am an OK player and it’s taken me years to learn some of your songs. You’re spot in with being a fantastic songwriter but your guitar chops are nothing downplay. If anything, your stellar guitar ability is playing the right thing that fits the song. Not just speed licks. Thank you for all of the music.
I am going through the Stratagem album trying to learn the songs. I always loved that you played G & L guitars at the time. Great singing to. I also love Burt. This Guys In Love always makes me nostalgic.
Just saw you last night in Portland Maine, outstanding show! I firmly believe you are both a terrific guitarist and singer! My wife and I first saw you and the band in Portland, I’m thinking it was 1995, terrific show as well!
This is a master-level grad school course. A semester condensed into 27 minutes. For free. Much obliged TPM.
To me..you are one of the greatest. Thank you for sharing your music with me.
"Midnight Radio" is still one of my top 5 all time albums.
What a great way to communicate the process- from one of the best.
Can’t believe I just found your video now but so glad I did. Been listening to BHTM since I discovered your music while living in London in the mid 80s and then in college in the mid 90s. Now coming back to you almost 40 years later. Timeless. Thanks for creating great music.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing. Also, I dig the poster of George Thorogood and the Delaware Destroyers! I grew up just outside of Boston when they were based there in the late '70s. I was in High School then but the youngest in family so I got exposed to awesome music early on. There was an excellent radio station there at the time, WBCN, that would play great music. When I went into 8th grade, my brother was in the Coast Guard stationed out of Galveston, TX and he saw Stevie Ray Vaughn and turned me on to him and Double Trouble (I caught the photo there in the background, I think). On January 4th 2020, I brought my brother to see BHTM at the Blue Note in Honolulu - the absolute BEST way that I could repay my brother for turning me on to such great music was to treat him to the best night of live music either of us have ever experienced! Stay healthy guys and we'll see you down the road! Aloha, Mark
Great Show! Santa Fe Brewing Co. July 24, 2024. Thank you. 🎸🎶
Thank you for sharing this.
just wanted to say thank you your songs speak to me
Thanks for your time and knowledge , your are a fantastic artist my friend!!
Thanks for the insight. I have always admired your abilities. Being there for your induction into to The Colo Music Hall of Fame was a highlight to my summer. Best wishes
Thank you Todd! You provided beautiful gems for English teachers. I hope you don't mind if I share your video with my first year college students because I think your three points are applicable to writers of English papers too (and a lot more interesting than how I might put it) 1. You need to have to want to communicate something 2. Know your audience and 3. See if you can discern your themes because usually you'll get to the universal ones. Thanks for pointing out the difference between pleasure and universal themes and for talking about reading Shakespeare and how you read poetry!
I’ve followed Todd since the beginning when Matt Need introduced me in ‘86/‘87. TPM is one of America’s greatest song writers and guitarists….but personally I feel what makes Todd and BHTM iconic is how Brian, Rob and Jeremy’s artistry compliment Todd’s geniusness. Can’t wait to see them for prob my 50th time in Nashville 1/19/23. Thanks for inspiring me to play more guitar and desperately learning your songs. Someday hope to get Todd’s autograph on one of my guitars
Todd, thanks for sharing this! video! It’s invaluable to me. As many times as we’ve talked about the subject, this video really brought it home for me. I’m headed to my studio to see if I can apply it. John
You a simply best songwriter
Thank you, Todd. I've been a fan from your first release on Alternative rock stations in the 90's.
I have used versions of some of these techniques over my many years of writing my songs. I really need to get the old songbook out and get my music into digital form.
Your tip on using a chord generator is my gem of the day. I found an online version since I don't use Apple products.
Crossed off a bucket list item 2 years ago when we drove from WI to see BHTM at Red Rocks. Then we got back to WI and went to a restaurant for lunch in Platteville. The woman proprietor lived downstairs from you in Boulder years ago!
"Indecision is like choosing hell." - nice line
So killer to get a dose of insight from one of my favorites singer/songwriters. Thanks dude! 💥
Though I've not yet had rhe pkeasure of seeing you in concert, I enjoy your music intensely and have wondered about how you fo about writing a song. Thank you for the r tutorial. For the record, with all of the work that you put into the creation, by the time you come to stage with your creation this ' child' of yours is perfectly delivered. Such a seemingly simple thing this is not! You've got all the heart and soul of a true artist because you never gave it away.. That is what is most precious about you.
That's pretty cool! I love your music but ...I really enjoyed listening to you talk about music. Very interesting❤ So when I hear a song, I can really appreciate all of the hard work you put into it! Still love you😉❤😊
Wonderful..!! Amazing what you can learn from someone who is humble..!! Thanks, Todd..!! :-)
Thanks, that was really interesting. I'm fascinated by the way music brings words to life. My job is to shoot and edit video to tell television stories and I experience the same thing while editing, music usually adds life to a story.
Had to laugh at the OK guitarist comment, dude if I EVER can play as well as you I will be more than satisfied - God bless you and your humbleness
Been a fan since the 90’s. Never caught a show. Amazing to see real musicians/artists work at their craft. Please come to upstate NY, finger lakes region.
So cool to see your process and how you go about building ideas and putting things together. Songwriters / musicians writing processes are as varied as the artist and interesting to me. Thank you so much for sharing your 'master class' with us, Todd.
Great stuff. Thanks Todd!
I write short storys, poetry, ect....I through lyrics, thoughts, chorus hooks bla bla bla in comments. Sometimes I get to hear it later. Your a stellar guitar player Black bee hive my favorite.
Todd I just discovered you in a mix of music, but recognized the Bittersweet song. Thank you. You are a joy to watch, you love what you do. I write lyrics/ poems but not music. Do it only for myself and the best ones are written and dine and you read it back and think "I wrote that?" Thank you for this video always wanted to know how artists create a song. Grace from CT USA.
I really hope to see you at red rocks some day! 👍🏼✝️
So nice of you to take the time to share your process. Know that it is appreciated!
Awesome video, and thank you for posting it. Love your voice. Love your writing. Love your music and phrasing. Sister Sweetly is one of my favorite albums of all time. I aspire to that talent.
I was introduced to BHTM by a doctor friend who played your songs in his operatory. I'm a huge fan. Been playing for 50 years and songwriting essentially for fun. I'm learning you easier songs can only wish to play as well as you. You and the band are all very talented, see you at your concerts.
Tood Park Mohr:
Long hair = Native American
Short hair = Korean
No hair = *Toad* Park Mohr 🐸
Resignation Superman is the ultimate existential song of our time
I found Schopenhauer in a dark place during the pandemic. Have to admit that I'm surprised you are a fan. Thank you for the video. Info and experience like this is hard to find.
Hi Todd thanks for entertaining us! Watching you work lol 💕Heavy lyrics man!! 🌠😎❤
This is sooooo helpful. When you start looking for pen and paper to takes notes you know it’s good. Also glad to see the pedal rig. Took a screen shot of that.
Pretty great Todd. Thanks for taking the time. 🙏🏼
This is great
Well, that's neat.. I'm glad i took my time in 2000 to figure out "dinner with ivan".. Honestly, it needed a wee bit of harmonica..
Hey Todd I catch you guys everytime you come thru Portland. The 1st was the Horde festival in 92 I believe was.the year. . And have been a huge fan ever since. I've been to 500 + concerts over the years from Pink Floyd to Skinny puppy. And now that I'm older and work for a living I have to pick my concerts accordingly. The show I look most forward to is yours. Just today I ordered 5 to your show on the 22nd of Jan. The one thing I have to say. With All the covers you play. I think Psycho Killer by the Talking Heads..would be the perfect song for you guys to cover.. See you on the 22nd of Jan. God bless and be safe..
Thank you Todd! I love to hear how my musical heroes make their magic!
BHTMC Big Head Todd Master Class. Such a big fan really great video.
An ok guitarist ??!?!!! You're one of the best and baby a wholllllle lotta betta than the one that gets the raves not just an opinion Todd!! 😄❤️ You're a very exceptionally talented singer, songwriter, musician, good guy 🥰🥰❤️
You’re a great guitarist Todd. I bought the palisades because of you. It’s a great pedal. Only 401 options. Your blues is awesome. Your rock awesome. Funk etc. etc. long time fan. Oh and great singer too. Hope your well and hope Hazel is well too.
superb
Totally agree about getting ideas down in a quick demo. Lots of times I come up with a rhythm on guitar that really drives the song idea, and by getting it down for later I can remember that particular rhythm for writing to.
Lol, "pretty good" guitar player, "good" singer. That's about like saying I'm a good at walking and breathing! But seriously, this is a great video. I love BHTM. Also, any time someone can sing Brother John, I will tear (rhymes with ear) up. Thank you, Todd, for your songs.
Todd...Thank you for this! This was extremely helpful to someone on this journey!
I'm so glad I found you guys. I play your songs every night
Thank you
your amazing
Great information
This dude is such an inspiration to me and my music. All the best Tod !
You're amazing & beautiful! 💓 Hope to meet u someday 😊
One of the best RUclips videos I've seen. Thank you.
Ok guitar player? Dude please stop with the modesty. Your a beast and your band is one of the greatest! Much love and respect to you all!
Thank you for such an inspiring process. Music evokes feelings, colors, memories.
🤘💛
What great insight Todd... Most of us fans couldn't begin to understand this process but you taking the time to break it down was fun. Stay safe friend and looking fwd to new tunes. Also enjoyed the live bit the other night,,, keep it coming lots of eyes out there right now. Can't wait for the next live show.
Thanks for sharing some of your wisdom and insight on crafting a song. I definitely Italy gained some valuable insight from your video! Thank you!
Thank you Todd!
Big fan for a long time. Ages ago I got to hang out on your tour bus after a show in Portland while Todd played Starcraft, haha. I'm not a musician or singer, but creativity is important to me. Thanks for the inspiration, great video.
"I'm and OK guitar player..." Wow, how humble. I put you in league with Mark Knopfler and Eric Clapton.
You guys are top notch pros
❤️❤️💪🏻💪🏻🙋🏻♂️
Words are the hard part!
토드 박 !! 👍👍👍
Excellent video thanks for letting us in the process :)
Bad ass. Thank you Todd!
I discovered your music a few years ago, so sorry I’m late to the party! I absolutely love your lyrical content! Keep doing what you’re doing brother!
Todd - Still doing it man !! Keep it up !!
Awesome stuff.
That was pretty cool. Thanks.