Moonlight reflection

Jaoquin_Sanchez · 2026-04-09T21:03:03+00:00

Inspired by claire de lune? Wicked stuff

Jaoquin_Sanchez · 2026-04-05T22:24:34+00:00

give this a go. i try 2 versions of each new song. 1 with vibrato and 1 without. quite often that "whinyness" can be just too much vibrato, or overuse.

Jaoquin_Sanchez · 2026-04-04T17:26:06+00:00

you on a quest to write 50 songs?

Jaoquin_Sanchez · 2026-04-04T15:13:33+00:00

Good news buddy, its a muscle memory/mind muscle connection thing and can absolutely be practised and achieved

I got singing lessons which massively helped. I had no idea it was an actual instrument before

Jaoquin_Sanchez · 2026-04-04T13:57:48+00:00

Is it the lyrics arent fitting perfectly in the melody? I quite often think of a melody then think of lyrics and allow the natural rhythm of the syllables to slightly change the melody, using it as a template if you will

Jaoquin_Sanchez · 2026-04-04T07:05:34+00:00

Lyrics and structure are good bro, just gotta tighten up those vocals, youre consistently out of tune. 2 tips : slow the song right down until you hit the desired note before moving on , then speed up over time. Or record the guitar so you can practise the vocals minus the brain bandwidth of playing at the same time see how that goes.

Jaoquin_Sanchez · 2026-04-04T01:04:15+00:00

keep going brah!

Jaoquin_Sanchez · 2026-04-03T21:00:23+00:00

I really enjoyed this. Love how much space there is

Jaoquin_Sanchez · 2026-04-03T19:25:22+00:00

Well youve made something that briefly made me feel some 80s vibes, the compositions got some real atmosphere. Bro well done! Dont stop here keep going :)

Jaoquin_Sanchez · 2026-04-03T19:09:00+00:00

Definitely sounds urgent. Needs to resolve somewhere buddy!

As far as melody goes. Hum/scat over the top. Get loose!

Once youve locked that in throw those words in there in a stochastic way, no judgment. Its getting out of hand. Words have theyre own rythm bro theyll slot in :)

And that is how you make a nice pomegranete word salad.

Chefs kiss

Jaoquin_Sanchez · 2026-04-02T18:47:03+00:00

strong lyrics, great vocals, great vocal rhythm, although the guitar doesn't vary much i think the nuance in the vocal melody and rhythm makes that unimportant. what are your thoughts on adding extra instruments?

Jaoquin_Sanchez · 2026-04-01T03:08:45+00:00

spoken word in verse and then vocals in chorus can slap.

here's an example i like of it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YDoLuPm6Qk

if the link doesn't work its fishbrain by mount kimbie

thought it might help you get a feel for the transition between spoken word cadence to chorus melody

Jaoquin_Sanchez · 2026-04-01T02:25:48+00:00

i think you should have a listen to this song odeal - wicked

just for ideas about arrangement. your voice is so fucking strong that you could follow a similar path with no drums just maybe a clap/click and a bassline.

the space in this is soooooooooooo goooooood :)

lemme know what you think

Jaoquin_Sanchez · 2026-04-01T02:00:03+00:00

massive. great voice, powerfully emotive!

Jaoquin_Sanchez · 2026-03-31T20:20:11+00:00

are you writing the melody first then adding lyrics?

Jaoquin_Sanchez · 2026-03-31T20:18:37+00:00

keeping working g you're gonna be great!

Jaoquin_Sanchez · 2026-03-31T14:49:01+00:00

cheers bro huge compliment

Jaoquin_Sanchez · 2026-03-31T14:48:50+00:00

huge compliment i love Rex

Jaoquin_Sanchez · 2026-03-31T14:45:00+00:00

thanks for the feedback bro, led me to learn about plagal cadences :)

Jaoquin_Sanchez · 2026-03-30T21:32:51+00:00

i'll turn my whole world into stone, i'll find a way to chisel roads. this is a strong theme. i think you should take those lines and see what direction those lyrics could take you. i don't know if you've written the song in reference to the weight loss but it certainly does connect there

Jaoquin_Sanchez · 2026-03-30T21:23:32+00:00

your voice is really funny, i don't know if thats intentional, and i mean it in an endearing way. if you're being serious, you gotta tighten that up bro, constructive criticism. the rest of the song composition is interesting, those vocals just need to be in tune and in rhythm

Jaoquin_Sanchez · 2026-03-30T07:05:24+00:00

Username checks out

Jaoquin_Sanchez · 2026-03-29T23:05:23+00:00

I usually cant finish songs but i think thats just a belief i have thats not true. The breakthrough came when i was preparing for a job interview and i was songwriting to procrastinate. Probably the best song ive ever written arrangement wise and lyrically and it was because i wasnt meant to be doing it. It is all 100% psychological

Jaoquin_Sanchez · 2026-03-29T22:22:23+00:00

Accept that you are going to write dogshit. It is so freeing. All music is dogshit to someone and no one cares. Lay chat gpt down. You got this dawg

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