I think the instrumental is the most important thing for me, and in some ways can speak more powerfully than lyrics because it isnāt as limited by language and interpretation, and can be a more raw outlet for emotion- like Iāll often think a song is about one thing from just paying attention to the instrumental and then go on genius and feel Confused. But also a well timed line in a song can hit extremely hard and remind you of the universality of human experiences or be super funny or make you feel confident, especially if itās a song you know very well and a line you havenāt thought about much before. I have noticed that most of my favorite songs, even across genres have a similar sonic cadence and kind of gravity? If that makes sense? And that peoples favorite songs are usually attuned to a super specific wavelength that I canāt fully verbalize but encompasses their being. Sorry if thats stupid and thatās just taste but also Iām really tired.
Feb 21, 2025
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I think there's a good reason these two mediums both rely so much on the term "composition." Line refers to the movement of a piece, which is why I feel like it's congruent with placing the notes of a song. Just like how composition determines where the subjects are in a painting, it also determines where the chords of a melody go in a sequence.
Light is arguably the most important aspect to consider when drawing because it casts shadows//reflections, which make it possible for us to see. Using these tools, we learn how to carve out the basic forms in a still life.
If we apply this notion to music and ask ourselves what allows us to "see" the basic form of a song, we end up with sound, which essentially translates to rhythm or tempo. These are two things every song shares, no matter what.
It's interesting because dark//light and rhythm//tempo are two fundamentals all pieces have in common, yet every creation remains unique.
And this is why I think instruments are the most comparable to color-- wind or strings, bass-heavy or acoutstic-- these all translate to stylistic choices. They aren't technically necessary to make a song, (just as color isn't necessary to make a piece of art) but they help to add individuality.
And sure, if you're painting and want to be abstract you can use two colors that don't go together, but the piece generally looks more cohesive if you stick to color theory. This remains true when considering music theory.
I know next to nothing about composing music but I really love art and these are the comparisons that made the most sense to me!
Apr 29, 2025
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there is no rhyme or reason to my taste in music. when i say i listen to everything, i mean EVERYTHING
i am in no way, shape, or form good at music analysis. this is all based purely on vibes. i like music. how much do i need to explain?
-CurrentsĀ by Tame Impala
the entire album. this is me getting into the psychedelic, dance type beat. and i really like it. itās different but still similar to the pop that i typically enjoy. my favorites off the album are āMomentsā, āLet It Happenā, āCause Iām A Manā, and āThe Less I Know The Betterā. despite being this funky synth stuff, itās all still super depressing. the lyrics are just like that. and as someone who has been deeply in her feels recently, this is exactly what i need.
and on a similar note,
-āBorderlineā by Tame Impala
same gist asĀ Currents. except this song is more about the stoner stuff (which i am not) but itās still a bop. i love the funk i love the synth i love the lyrics and the overall vibe.
-āHere With Meā by d4vd
i think i found this one off of some indie playlist Spotify made (yes i know itās also a TikTok song). but i really like it. itās the perfect song to belt out and be sad i donāt have a partner to. itās just one of those songs that hits you in the feels. and, again, lots of feels are happening lately. and with this one, iāve got this crush i canāt shake, and this song definitely does not help it. but i still love to sing it and be delusional.Ā
lol so i posted this song on my Instagram note and my best friend replies āooooh who is this about?ā and i go āno one unfortunately i just like the song šā and her response is just āšššā
-ā(I Canāt Get No) Satisfactionā by The Rolling Stones
i play two The Rolling Stones songs and now my mom wonāt stop calling me an āold soulā. but its among The Rolling Stonesā most popular songs, like?Ā
but still, i like the older rock stuff like this. the guitar and the bass and the drums and the tambourine and the vocals are just peak.Ā
granted i canāt really relate to the sexual frustration and commercialism, but do i really need to in order to like the song?
-āAll Starā by Smash Mouth
slightly out of left field with this one, but as i said, my taste in music is all over the place.Ā
we all know and love the alternative rock and power punk (yes i stole this right from Wikipedia) of the song. and this song ofc was part of my recent Smash Mouth bingeā¦
but outside of the memes, this song is a bop. everything just works. itās great.
i have no idea what the hell im saying cuz im shit at musical analysis but I LIKE THE SONG. DO I HAVE TO SAY WHY. WE ALL LIKE THE SONG SO WHY SHOULD I EXPLAIN WHEN THERES NO POINT
ok rant over. lol
i like music. i listen to a lot of it. and this all is kinda just to expose my music tastes because honestly, i have a pretty good taste in music if i do say so myself.Ā
May 8, 2025
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So many emotions. So much vulnerability put out into the world to share with others.
Fear of being seenā¦ judgement.
Sometimes itās totally miserable and itās hard to believe that someone else could enjoy or relate to that feeling and that music.
But, I have to remember that one persons pain is anotherās pleasure in some strange way and that we all need to be sad and embrace that feeling sometimes.
Being a songwriter is about being able to say or convey feelings and experiences in a way that someone knew they felt, but couldnāt express! Itās about connection and letting others knew they are not alone.
Iāve always loved hearing a song and thinking āthatās exactly how I feel! I couldnāt have put those words and that imagery together better myselfā! Itās amazing when we can hop on someone elseās frequency and their emotional-visual experience.
May 30, 2025
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