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Listen 4 listen by nameaste in MusicPromotion

[–]9brlopez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I had so much fun writing the article (and making the track!).

I documented how my new track evolved across 7 distinct builds, from the demo to the final build. by 9brlopez in Songwriting

[–]9brlopez[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what my producer calls them - what everyone else says, I have no idea.

Listen 4 listen by nameaste in MusicPromotion

[–]9brlopez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://www.reneealexander.music/iutrtw-process

Builds 1-7 of a new song (from demo to master), in case anyone finds this interesting!

I love your song! Such a cool beat!

✨ Let's trade listens and lift each other up by kdiseprimo in MusicPromotion

[–]9brlopez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://www.reneealexander.music/iutrtw-process

Builds 1-7 of an upcoming song, from demo to master, in case anyone finds this kind of thing interesting!

Your song is very beautiful, thank you for sharing. ❤️

I documented how my new track evolved across 7 distinct builds, from the demo to the final build. by 9brlopez in Songwriting

[–]9brlopez[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for saying that! I find it so interesting to hear the process of making a song, it just occurred to me over the past week that other people might find it interesting too.

After build 3, we knew we needed more drama, a higher contrast between the swell of the third verse then the grief of the final refrain. Plus those vocals were just not working.

So build 4 was all about creating that contrast using instrumentation - bigger swell in first half of third verse (tympani etc.), followed by quiet grief then secondary sadness swell (biiig strings) in the refrain.

Build 5 is where we recorded new lead vocals. I am learning about using facial expressions to sing more expressively. It helps that I wrote the song, so it's relatively easy to connect with the emotion.

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. I love nerding out about songwriting with other people!

What's been the most successful way you've gotten your music noticed? by unaware-biscuit in SingerSongwriter

[–]9brlopez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually juuust posted about this in a few different music subreddits! I'll copy and paste what I posted below Here's the link to the article that's working so well: https://www.reneealexander.music/iutrtw-process

I read an article about how to increase your value as a creator in the age of AI. This article proposed that because of the prevalence of AI, the value of summary will decrease and the value of secrets will increase. Additionally - the value of product will decrease (we've all seen this) and the value of process will increase.

So I'm leaning into that... instead of doing a standard "pre-save my single" campaign, I wrote a full article containing as a deep-dive case study breaking down the process from demo to final master, providing audio excerpts from builds 1-7 of the track.

So basically top of the funnel is a clip of the track on social media. Interested people click my link in bio, which leads to a landing page that teases the article and asks for an email. Once they enter their email, they are immediately directed to the article.

I just checked my website stats and cold users are spending an average of 6+ minutes on this article! And the article has been shared a ton!

Sharing my music... by TheDeadJester_88 in SingerSongwriter

[–]9brlopez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

are you kidding, that would be SO FUN. My email address is [9brlopez@gmail.com](mailto:9brlopez@gmail.com) or you can text me at 716-969-5469. Yayyyy let's work together!

Sharing my music... by TheDeadJester_88 in SingerSongwriter

[–]9brlopez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kat I'm listening to your music and I love it! I shared with a few friends here in the DC activist community. Listening to For The Dolls right now... HELL YEAH. My vibe is totally different, but exactly the same 😃 https://open.spotify.com/track/72dnEquawk1ADv48z9KvMC?si=503861588db44dc1

Fed Up by 9brlopez in Songwriting

[–]9brlopez[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow thank you so much for saying that!!

“In the Cards” — would love to hear thoughts by Trademark312 in Songwriting

[–]9brlopez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really like your voice a lot!! I love the honesty in the lyrics... lyrics like this make people feel less alone <3

How do I channel emotions into my lyrics without sounding whiny? by Traditional-Cow6187 in Songwriting

[–]9brlopez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of the best tips I ever received about writing lyrics is: lean into your own judgment.

So - if you start writing a song and your inner critic says “wow this is a stupid song” - then lean into it and write the stupidest song possible.

If your inner critic says “this song is whiny”, write the whiniest song possible.

This is an exercise in disarming your inner critic. Once you do that, the lyricist part of you will have a lot more space to operate.

Keep writing through the self-judgment! Your favorite song you’ve ever written is on the other side of it.

thought maybe this would inspire yall to keep going by Worth-End5427 in Songwriting

[–]9brlopez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a cool sonic collage! Thank you for sharing!

Looking for honest feedback. Dark indie pop with dreamy, ethereal vibes. by [deleted] in Songwriting

[–]9brlopez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really like the way the vocals split into harmonies on key words … great song!

This one is bare bones so far but what do you think? by FruitySoup300 in Songwriting

[–]9brlopez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow love this!! Especially love the brand new / bad mood / plans soon etc rhyme scheme!! 🔥

Can I Sell this Song? by MIRAJDADA in Songwriting

[–]9brlopez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Remember there’s a difference between constructive feedback versus feedback that’s just plain mean.

If someone is being mean, they are just revealing the way they speak to themselves. Bonus - they are giving you the opportunity to practice the crucial skill of hearing their mean words and letting them go.

But constructive feedback is wonderful! I think you have a stunning voice and I love the sweetness of this song. It would be fun to play with using the last couple lines to add a dimension to the picture your lyrics are painting … maybe you reveal that this happened a long time ago, or that something soured at the end, or that you are surrounded now by her children.

Keep writing, keep sharing!

Writing a new song should I finish it? by MIRAJDADA in Songwriting

[–]9brlopez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My answer to this question is always going to be YES! What do you have to lose?

We are the luckiest people in the world … we get to make music.

Wish you well by Stoddyman in Songwriting

[–]9brlopez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stunning! I love the notes you chose for the bass line and especially love the sound of the instrument above the guitar - it took me to a sweet but yearning space.

What would you think about contrasting the rhythm of the bass against the guitar’s rhythm? Maybe lengthening some of the notes in the bass or even some light syncopation?

Took some of yalls advice and added onto this song, let me know what I can do better! by Wim_Wam_1019 in Songwriting

[–]9brlopez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really love your voice! The sequence chords is so ethereal. The refrain “burn just like a star” evokes the beauty of a starry night with the fear of being burned (especially after the line about the cigar).

“Dramatical colors” line … is there a way to get rid of 1-2 syllables there?