LyricalLesson Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 This song is frustrating me. I know how I want it to sound, but something's just not working. It sounds really good acappella, but as soon as I drop the beat under it, it just sounds...off. Listen to it, and let me know what I can do to improve it, because I've grown attached to the concept and I really don't want to throw it away. L.J. Blaze - Your Ocean http://yourlisten.com/channel/content/109481/L.J.%20Blaze%20-%20Your%20Ocean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedElegance™ Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 It's times like these I wish I knew more about song composition. It sounds great to me, but there's also something I can't quite put my finger on. Of course you'll be a lot more critical because it's your own work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyricalLesson Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 It's times like these I wish I knew more about song composition. It sounds great to me, but there's also something I can't quite put my finger on. Of course you'll be a lot more critical because it's your own work. Exactly...I struggled with my decision to even post it on the board because I'm very critical of anything I'm attached to -- and this is not a recording that I'm confident in. there is definitely something off. The composition aspect of music is honestly the most difficult piece...sometimes I get lucky, and what I envision in my mind gets instantly fleshed out on wax. But more often than not, I get stuck and can't move on because I don't want to get complacent with sub par material. If it doesn't sound the way I want, I get frustrated and temporarily quit, which completely halts any progress I want to make with this project. It sucks writing, recording, arranging, composing everything on my own, I'm getting better but it's not happening quick enough. Now I realize why artists have everybody and their mama involved in the behind the scenes production of their albums, it is a LOT of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyricalLesson Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 sorry, that was me having a mini meltdown. Making music is my favorite thing to do, but it's also the bane of my existence at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedElegance™ Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Exactly...I struggled with my decision to even post it on the board because I'm very critical of anything I'm attached to -- and this is not a recording that I'm confident in. there is definitely something off. The composition aspect of music is honestly the most difficult piece...sometimes I get lucky, and what I envision in my mind gets instantly fleshed out on wax. But more often than not, I get stuck and can't move on because I don't want to get complacent with sub par material. If it doesn't sound the way I want, I get frustrated and temporarily quit, which completely halts any progress I want to make with this project. It sucks writing, recording, arranging, composing everything on my own, I'm getting better but it's not happening quick enough. Now I realize why artists have everybody and their mama involved in the behind the scenes production of their albums, it is a LOT of work. I think it's great that you want so much authenticity in your work, you sound like a perfectionist. Have you thought about possibly inviting others into the process? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedElegance™ Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 sorry, that was me having a mini meltdown. Making music is my favorite thing to do, but it's also the bane of my existence at times. Maybe this is what you needed. Just to vent and then revisit the song in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyricalLesson Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 I think it's great that you want so much authenticity in your work, you sound like a perfectionist. Have you thought about possibly inviting others into the process? Thanks TE -- I definitely do strive for authenticity. And unfortunately, I am a perfectionist...which could potentially be great thing -- but in this demo stage I need to realize that nothing I do is going to be perfect...I want everything to come close though I live in Spokane, WA, more than likely one of the least musically inclined cities in the world I'm exaggerating a little bit, but it's very hard trying to find anyone who's as into music as I am. I honestly want to pursue music, so I plan on moving to NY to see what I can do with what I've got. I know there are thousands of like-minded individuals there, maybe my musical weakness is their musical strength? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyricalLesson Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 Maybe this is what you needed. Just to vent and then revisit the song in a while. I think you're right. I'm definitely gonna put it on ice for the moment, my brain hurts Thanks for your input buddy, I appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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