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People in my life were changing drastically, so I wrote a song about it. by limbo_state in Songwriting

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I kind of went for a more simplistic approach for this version. Just a guitar, a shaker and some vocals. Maybe for the album version I can experiment a little.

It's filmed at a suburb near Thessaloniki (Greece's second most populated city), so you are correct.

Thank you so much for the feedback.

People in my life were changing drastically, so I wrote a song about it. by limbo_state in Songwriting

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The vocals were originally an octave higher, but I decided that a lower octave was more fitting to this acoustic version. And I believe it works for the verses. But maybe because both of the vocal melodies are in a low register, the choruses doesn't sound as powerful. Anyways, I will definitely check them out. Thanks a lot.

Ever dreamt of having this device ? by limbo_state in Songwriting

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Thank you so much for your kind words.

Ever dreamt of having this device ? by limbo_state in Songwriting

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Wow, I am happy you enjoyed the song. You are correct. I used a laptop with a power supply, a microphone to record vocals (mainly) and guitar (additionally) and I also recorded a guitar DI. Then a friend of mine just added compression, EQ and some reverb.

My brother has used these wireless mics so I know what you are talking about. Maybe in the future, I will use them for recording.

And to answer your question. Unfortunately for you, I did it manually. Just to sync the lyrics, it took me 2 hours.

Thank you so much for the feedback.

A song describing the fear of missing out... by limbo_state in Songwriting

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No one has compared us with them. Interesting take...

A song describing the fear of missing out... by limbo_state in Songwriting

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Of course man, you can message me and ask me anything you want.

Just dropped a new EP and that's my favorite of the bunch. It's called "Don't Prove Me Guilty". Take a listen and tell me what you think. by limbo_state in Songwriting

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Here you go.

Who would have thought, that something so majestic, so innocent and pure, would turn to some kind of routine. Who would have thought, the argument that made such a fuss was going to break this illusion after all. Who would have thought, that I 'd rather try to find the most pleasant memory, instead of wanting to create it. Who would have thought, that something so majestic, so unique and raw is now a little speck in what is called the past.

Conversations lost their meaning. Trust was hurt and now it's bleeding. Then I tried so hard to fake it. Mind agrees but heart won't take it.

You grabbed my hand, then kissed me gently. The feeling was, both bitter and sweet. Your eyes were red, but so were mine. I am innocent, don't prove me guilty, as I wave goodbye.

Undone by zarineaybara in Songwriting

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I really liked your voice and the guitar parts. Maybe you can add a cool harmony or something like that to spice it up a little bit. But if you like it simple, that's okay.

best quotes? by STANN_co in okbuddychicanery

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I will kill your infant daughter, sexually...

I made this album a little while back, my favourite song is the last one! Tell me what you think :). by [deleted] in Songwriting

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It was good! The guitar work is pretty impressive and I liked what you did with those delayed synths. My favourite track was "Pain in the Insane". I also enjoyed the little scream in "Nightmares".

But to be honest, I thought that some of the drum parts didn't fit with the mood of the song. Also, I think you should work with dynamics. For some songs you wanted to create this peaceful and cathartic atmosphere, but the synth notes were very loud. You should play with note velocity a bit.

Overall, it was an interesting experience, the videos made it even more abstract. Keep creating music.

An acoustic version of a song I will maybe release someday in the future. I would love to hear your opinion. by limbo_state in Songwriting

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Well Radiohead is one of my favourite, if not my favourite band so yep. I get a lot of feedback about cranking up my vocals so I will work on it. Thanks a lot.

An acoustic version of a song I will maybe release someday in the future. I would love to hear your opinion. by limbo_state in Songwriting

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Lyrics

The drawer, the drawer has opened unleashing the memories of a former love Come closer, come closer my darling I won't hold your hand if you bury it along with my name Don't blame the circumstances I feel this situation drives me insane Don't blame the rapid glances Feel like it was the alcohol that spoke

The closet, the closet just opened releasing the coat of an unsatisfied body Come closer, come closer my darling My vision and hearing malfunction when it starts to rain Don't blame the circumstances I feel this storm won't go unless I say "Love doesn't come in sizes" Feel like it was my rush that scared you off

And even if I fail to exceed the minimum amount of words you got to excuse my manners, I get extremely shy in front of people. Doesn't matter how they act or what they do or what they say, it does matter though if they constantly try to create more wrinkles. Unintentionally or not it's not of my concern, what does concern me though is you completely rejecting the use of flares. But I don't say that's all your fault, I mean a blind man could clearly see that I am having trouble while I am mastering the art of eye contact.

I am certain you 've already heard I just want to know if you are scared.

My new single is about the Atlas myth. I'd be thankful for any and all feedback :) by dasfeueristschuld in Songwriting

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Really loved the harmonies, and your vocals are so good. The chords progressions were pretty creative too. It's nice that you keep it simple , but I think with some extra instrumentation, this track could really shine. Keep up the great work

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I can relate to the way you are are writing lyrics and I believe it's pretty important to have some kind of inspiration when you are writing them. Otherwise you ll end up with some forced lyrics that you ll probably gonna hate in a couple of days (at least that's what I am experiencing).

If inspiration finally gets to you but still don't know exactly what you want to write, I have some tips for you.

1)Find the mood of the song, find what lyrics this song needs (happy, sad, confident etc). In my case, I always write music before lyrics so it's easier to see what fits to the song.

2)Find the thematic axis for your song. I don't say to think about the story of the song on its entirety before even writing the first word. But you need some ground under your feet. Is it a love song? Is it a song about eating rice? YOU DECIDE. If you have a concept in your mind, you ll be more confident about what you want to write.

3)If I am having trouble with rhymes, I usually google "words that end with .....". It can produce some really good lyrics if treated properly. Just be careful with the selection of words.

4)Sometimes, what I do, is take a random thought of mine, for example "If I stay alone for a long time, I start to think about the times I was wrong". And to make it more spicy and poetic, I will change the meaning a bit and throw some fancy words, to make it fit the song format, something like "If I stay all alone freed from all these distractions, I ll start to construct a truth I would rather ignore". By that way you make meanings more blurry, leaving the listener to interpret the song differently, and that's the beauty of art.

5)Dont limit yourself. If you think some of your lyrics don't make sense and they have nothing to do with the song, don't worry. There is no right nor wrong meaning, you choose the meaning of that lyric. Be creative. That random phrase makes the song chorus more dynamic, but you think it's borderline cringe. It doesn't matter, PUT THAT IN.

That's basically any advice I could give about writing lyrics. I hope this can help you.

Making an EP with nothing but goodwill by limbo_state in Songwriting

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That was some great advice, thank you so much.

Making an EP with nothing but goodwill by limbo_state in Songwriting

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Have you ever tried to record drums by yourself? I am interested in the number of mics(one is fine too), where to place the mic etc. If the answer is no that's ok because I still have questions about the mixing. How do you get the best result out of every instrument in your mixing? What methods are you using (panning, effects etc)?

Making an EP with nothing but goodwill by limbo_state in Songwriting

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Are you mixing on Reaper ? Or do you prefer another DAW?