Songwriters: Collaborate for Success
In June, Rolling Stone.com published the results of a survey of readers of the top ten duos Composition ever. A quick look at the top five proves two things: England has indisputably cornered the market on rock royalty, and some of the best songs in pop and rock have been created thanks to collaboration.
1. Paul McCartney / John Lennon (The Beatles)
2. Keith Richards / Mick Jagger (Rolling Stones)
3. Elton John / Bernie Taupin (Elton John)
4. Joe Strummer / Mick Jones (The Clash)
5. Johnny Marr / Morrissey (The Smiths)
It is clear that there is no shortage of composers of success prefer to work alone (Pete Townshend, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen). However, judging by the caliber of music that has been created by collaboration, There is indisputable argument that two heads are better than one when it comes to writing songs.
Indie darling Liz Phair put this theory to task and caused a stir when they chose to write songs for his 2003 self-titled album with Top 40 production team The Matrix. Phair, who enjoyed a faithful follower praise and critic from previously published material, told Filter magazine: "I wanted very badly on the radio and I did not write. those kinds of songs. I write things that are more specific or personal. So the collaboration was a way to get some people who somehow know what they're doing with chord structures, plus that everyone is so talented and a great truth. "
The famous songwriter Diane Warren, John Braheny said about the professional benefits of a young composer has working with others: "When you write with someone else, you get your whole network of contacts and people who try. You have a double shot of getting some event important things. "
Traditionally, composers have been successful by sitting next to a piano and / or guitar to develop melodies and letters. While this collaborative approach is the most obvious, is not always easy. If someone living relatively nearby, faces the task of traveling to meet with musicians from writing sessions. Faced with this dilemma, some artists have sought other ways to create songs together.
A few years ago, indie-electro duo The Postal Service "wrote and recorded most of his debut album, Give Up (Sub Pop), with no budget and while living 1,000 miles away" from According to MTV.com. members of the band Ben Gibbard (Death Cab For Cutie) and Jimmy Tamborello (Dntel) overcame the distance between them by sending music back and forth via e-mail, with Jimmy handling most of the music and Ben responding with words and melody. The success of a certified gold album means the couple to repeat the formula for the composition of follow-up release, this time sharing song ideas via the Internet.
It is no surprise, the Internet has become a good source for people interested in collaborating on lyrics and music. In 1998, NME reported how legendary artist David Bowie recorded a song with lyrics, "written by U.S. fan Alex Grant, who participated in an essay contest held by Bowie on his website."
A Google search reveals a number of sites dedicated to foster connection and composers such as MusesMuse, and SongWriterForums Songwriters101. Going a step further musicians have taken to YouTube to share ideas and invite collaboration. Once the publication of "chuckadile" includes a backing track complete – with soloists and rhythm guitars, drums and bass – with an invitation to viewers to get the lyrics and melody.
With thousands of people attending Echoboost.com sharing sites like your music, you might just find someone online right now with the same taste in music that is looking to collaborate with someone you.
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