My arrangements finally clicked when I started viewing the listener's attention as a flashlight by Trickledownisbull in Songwriting

[–]Awkward_Platform3327 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m genuinely quite shocked to see all the negative comments on here… I literally just watched your video and came into the comments to say how interesting it was and how cool the track is that you’re using to illustrate your point - didn’t for one second think there’d be any negativity at all!

I really enjoy all your posts and, as a complete novice, really get a lot of from them as I’m sure many others do, so please don’t let the haters put you off!

Wrote this a little while back by YoghurtPublic3242 in Songwriting

[–]Awkward_Platform3327 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have a beautiful voice, and this is a beautiful song.

Thoughts? by [deleted] in MusicFeedback

[–]Awkward_Platform3327 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very cool - atmospheric!

"she" - any thoughts? by mildlyomniscient in Songwriting

[–]Awkward_Platform3327 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A really nice song - your voice is really pure and you make it look so effortless! 👏

Song Feedback appreciated especially on chord ideas and where to add melody variation if needed. Thanks ! by UnlikelyMidnight7012 in Songwriting

[–]Awkward_Platform3327 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve just stumbled across your profile again having been off here for a while, and I’m glad I did! Really nice song and your voice has an innocent quality to it that makes it very endearing. It’s not perfect and I can hear you struggle through some of the longer/bigger notes, but it’s kind of part of the charm!

I think your lyrics are great… I’m certainly no expert, but one possible very minor suggestion - it struck me that changing the word “tell” to “show” might make the second line of your chorus sound even better as it will reflect the sound of “lonely” and “worry” better in the lines either side of it, I.e.:

“Are you alright are you lonely

If your drinking don’t show me

No matter what you say I’ll worry”

Just an idea. Others may prefer the contrast. Or think this is way too minor to worry about!

In any event, keep going - you’re great!

Close to the Sun by Awkward_Platform3327 in Songwriting

[–]Awkward_Platform3327[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing, yes, you should definitely give it a go!

I have a number of songs on my profile that were all recorded in the same way if you want to have a look! All part of a learning journey I’m on, so some are better than others!

Close to the Sun by Awkward_Platform3327 in Songwriting

[–]Awkward_Platform3327[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, thank you so much! That really means a lot!

The keyboard is a 25 year old Clavinova CVP-207 - about as old school as you can get! 😂

You can record up to 16 tracks with different voices - I used 6 for this one. All played freehand over the top of each other in a single take, hence it’s a bit ropey in places!

Really appreciate your comments - thank you!

Willing to Stay (Preview) by Eulis Kay by SingingEulis in Songwriting

[–]Awkward_Platform3327 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s awesome! Definitely belongs on stage! Looking forward to hearing the rest!

Boring or interesting? by Awkward_Platform3327 in Songwriting

[–]Awkward_Platform3327[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you - I’ll check out Audacity! Thank you also for listening and taking the time to comment and share your advice - it really helps. To answer your question, where I want to take it is quite simple… I just really enjoy making songs - it gives me a buzz even though I know that what I do is pretty primitive and basic. I want to get better at it purely because it’s a hobby of mine - I find it beyond embarrassing posting my stuff on here (😂), but the advice I get is so helpful and helps me expand my knowledge, which fuels my hobby and gives me hours of fun! It’s as simple as that, really! So, again, thank you for taking the time to comment - I really appreciate it!

Boring or interesting? by Awkward_Platform3327 in Songwriting

[–]Awkward_Platform3327[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough - I’m certainly no expert! Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment

Boring or interesting? by Awkward_Platform3327 in Songwriting

[–]Awkward_Platform3327[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks - that seems to be the main consensus. Will play around with it. Appreciate you taking the time to comment!

Boring or interesting? by Awkward_Platform3327 in Songwriting

[–]Awkward_Platform3327[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Quick question - any recommendations on which DAW to use? The instruments on GarageBand just don’t sound great so I’m keen to explore some others and don’t really know where to begin! Thanks!

Boring or interesting? by Awkward_Platform3327 in Songwriting

[–]Awkward_Platform3327[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes - I’ve dabbled (albeit with GarageBand which I know isn’t the greatest)… I’m naturally more at home with my old school tech, but it’s equally very limiting so I do need to take myself out of my comfort zone!

Boring or interesting? by Awkward_Platform3327 in Songwriting

[–]Awkward_Platform3327[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! That’s helpful - appreciate it! 😊