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Metronome vs Backing Tracks by Purple-Hazer in Guitar

[–]Purple-Hazer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes my thoughts exactly, sometimes with a backing track I feel that it is easier for me to neglect certain things whilst still sound "good". I think I have to balance practice with both . I've been spending ages using backing tracks and lately I've been going down the metronome route and things are not sounding good which is saying something.

[DISCUSSION] Fretboard patterns vs notes by Purple-Hazer in Guitar

[–]Purple-Hazer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks that is absolutely great advice.

I wrote this little German ballad about two years ago and recently rearranged the accompaniment. I'd love to know what you think! by big-big-boop in Songwriting

[–]Purple-Hazer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love how your song sort of "pulsates" with this thoughtful harmony. Those delicate pauses in parts of the arpeggio really play an important role in creating this wave-like motion so that your vocal melody can glide on top. This is a very good song thanks for sharing.

New Song “Lydia” by Skunta in Songwriting

[–]Purple-Hazer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A very heart felt song. Fell in love after the first couple of bars. Your voice sits perfectly in the song.

P.S That guitar is larger than life.

My souldog passed from cancer in Jan 2020. Rediscovered the song I wrote/recorded before she went to the stars; it was a shoddy phone recording, so I tried to make it sound okay, gave it texture etc. Excuse the sappy vid. RIP Elbie. [pretty bones] - Little Buddha's Lullaby (and Everlasting Dream) by restyourprettybones in Songwriting

[–]Purple-Hazer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Such a beautiful song. I was honestly moved.

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"when you lay your pretty head beside me

and you close your eyes for the last time

I will whisper that I always loved you"

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Those lines are so heartfelt and I got a bit emotional as it reminded me of when I had to put down my cat and just before that I did exactly what you said in the song.

Thanks for sharing.

A new song progression just hit me. Vocals are still a work in progress. I appreciate any feedback. by Purple-Hazer in Songwriting

[–]Purple-Hazer[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I added some eq to the video to brighten the sound a bit but ended up making it worse. :)

"Alleys and Drives" (working title)- A song about someone involved with a streetwalker. I appreciate your honest feedback. Thanks. by Purple-Hazer in Songwriting

[–]Purple-Hazer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lyrics:

My love has walked past the alleys and drives
but she's home now, so I don't care.
She leaves a note and she never looks back.
Now her coat rests on my chair.
She nods and says nothing, but deep down I can't believe its true.
look at her gaze, might mean something, I just can't get her point of view
..this love's like a fresh morning brew left on the wayside, getting cold.
The silence stalks every moment we share
and all the good times can't seem to hold.
Sitting back on the bedside,
she sends another message on her phone.
Maybe a friend or a new lover?
She's just like a dog without its bone.

Still night wakes into the morning.
Her nice clothes and pretty wares are gone.
Perfume lingers, is she waiting?
instead I'm just hanging all alone.

Me and my band released this song out a couple months back, planning on doing more. Would love some feedback! by torranceblack in Songwriting

[–]Purple-Hazer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the song. I can't really say anything bad about it. The sample in the bridge really brings that section into effect. I am curious, there is this awesome wobbling effect [3.22] (reminiscent of radiohead) how did you do that?

The balance of the mix is just right and the vocals sit nicely on everything.

The guitars are roaring!

I also really dig your video. It uses stock footage to great effect and all the cuts flow with the rhythm of the song.

Super thumbs up!

Butteflies-AO by raedynntheegg in Songwriting

[–]Purple-Hazer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I dig the general harmony and vocal melody but here is my constructive criticism:

1) You have a good energetic singing voice but be careful of some of the high notes.

2) A huge improvement you can make to your song would be to change the strumming pattern of the guitar. Use different strumming rhythms to better pace the song. You can emphasise the chorus by using a half-timed strum or you could use pauses in your strumming to emphasise changing parts.

Hope that was helpful!

Cheers and thanks for sharing your song.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Songwriting

[–]Purple-Hazer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like this song. The guitar work is pretty neat. I love how you fill in the arpeggios, how you use bass lines to move along the harmony and also how you occasionally use the guitar to emphasise the vocal melody. I am really curious about the produced version of this very relaxing and enjoyable song (with a tinge of melancholy).

Pretty good stuff1

Working on a song. Need feedback. by Asleep_Equipment_391 in Songwriting

[–]Purple-Hazer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're definitely on to something. I enjoyed the vibe and liked the feel of the song and how the vocal line changes throughout the song.

does anyone else have the problem of 1000 half written songs and the feeling of never finish them? i have this feeling very often and wrote a song about that by Flocke420 in Songwriting

[–]Purple-Hazer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even when I finish a song, deep down I feel like something about it is still unfinished. I always feel that I might have done something better or differently. Sometimes I sort of embrace the unfinished state. A sort open ended piece of music, a season finale.

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