Looking to start a band and I know that it is very important to put yourself in writing songs, but what attributes to a good song to do you listen for. Not looking to wirte one hit wonders, or to make a million dollars, just make to make my music enjoyable, and your input would help!
Thanks!
2006-07-17 12:14:27 · 10 answers · asked by wrong answer 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
It's all about the hook, Baby!!!!!!!!
The song has got to have an instantly recognizable phrase that keeps you thinking about it.
Make a list of your 5/10/50 favorite songs, and then go down the list humming a part from it. THAT is the hook. That memorable part that you can hum when it isn't playing.
Oddly enough, lyrics aren't a major factor, as Def Leppard showed in their song Por Some Sugar On Me...
"Living like a bomb, baby come and get it on/ living like a lover with a radar phone..." WHAT IN THE NAME OF THOR'S HOLY HAMMER DOES THAT MEAN?????
Make the music memorable, and make the over all meaning of the song something YOU caqn relate to. If you know what you are writing, and it means something to you, then it has truth to it, and the audience can feel that. If you are mearly going through the motions, then don't even bother. The audience can sense BS 3 measures into the song.
2006-07-17 12:26:00 · answer #1 · answered by Bradly S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A strong melodic hook.
Intricate yet melodic guitar work -- INCLUDING a minimally memorable guitar solo (gasp -- what's that???)
Killer, soaring vocals -- i.e., you must have a 'range'.
Hard rock - that magical "energy" that comes with a heavy-ended song. The kind that reaches into your gut and lifts you up, and even does to some extent on ballads. It has to pick you up and carry you with it.
Good hard rock song. (sigh) BLESS YOU for having some musical taste!!
2006-07-17 12:20:13 · answer #2 · answered by Shadycat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
think of all the really good songs that have hung around for years metalica is one that comes to mind not really the words but a really good guitar riff or drum solo is always great :)
2006-07-17 12:19:06 · answer #3 · answered by barbie89032 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
singing without cracking and knowing the lyrics and doing the best of sounding like the album cuz more or less thats what ppl want to hear
2006-07-17 12:34:27 · answer #4 · answered by Aaron J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There has to be a kick-a** base line. The bass gives you the whole beat to the song.
2006-07-17 12:42:50 · answer #5 · answered by heather g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of screaming
Ultra intense lyrics with a lot of swear words
Techtronix beep noisez
2006-07-17 12:19:04 · answer #6 · answered by Cowpoke 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Korn
2006-07-17 12:39:22 · answer #7 · answered by RHCP FANatic 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, personally, what i look for is that the person actually acts like he or she is really wanting to do it and has wasome lyrics and well yeah. hope ur band works out ;)
2006-07-17 12:19:24 · answer #8 · answered by sesso*E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good riff and awesome solo
2006-07-17 12:17:29 · answer #9 · answered by dtstuff9 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i love listening for the end ......................... thats mean, i dont know
2006-07-17 12:18:39 · answer #10 · answered by jivingqueen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋