Having to sacrifice melody for lyric, or lyric for melody can be the most difficult challenge. Sometimes it's hard to let go when we marry ourselves to one or the other. Words tend to be easier to change than a good melody. Melodies are most important in songs. Consider, for instance, the lyrics of the 50s and 60s! Nothing but a Hound Dog? Tutty Fruity? Ain't That a Shame? ;) [/FONT]
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[FONT=Comic Sans MS]The best songs begin with an inspiration, whether that be a lyric or a melody. The lyrics and melody should be compatible, and should not be forced. Sometimes I just start playing and singing sounds, and the melodies and lyrics start flowing together.
Having to sacrifice melody for lyric, or lyric for melody can be the most difficult challenge. Sometimes it's hard to let go when we marry ourselves to one or the other. Words tend to be easier to change than a good melody. Melodies are most important in songs. Consider, for instance, the lyrics of the 50s and 60s! Nothing but a Hound Dog? Tutty Fruity? Ain't That a Shame? ;) [/FONT]
Having to sacrifice melody for lyric, or lyric for melody can be the most difficult challenge. Sometimes it's hard to let go when we marry ourselves to one or the other. Words tend to be easier to change than a good melody. Melodies are most important in songs. Consider, for instance, the lyrics of the 50s and 60s! Nothing but a Hound Dog? Tutty Fruity? Ain't That a Shame? ;) [/FONT]
