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Lorenzo · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 6:18 pm Post subject: many problems here...

since I want OSAM 2008 music be totally mine and not from my band, and since I'm already composing and arranging parts for the album we are recording with the band, I'm in a terrible problem here... THE TOTAL LACK OF INSPIRATION!!! and when I find a single pattern I can record to start the new piece I open digital performer record it via midi and audio and I simply discover I don't like it anymore... Rolling Eyes

well it's still not the end of February but I'll have a lot to do to be in time with this song...
regards, Lorenzo
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jazlover · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:30 pm Post subject:

I have had to stop on my music until Thursday because of a little concert I ended up playing in Wednesday night. I should be ready before the end of the month. If you are wise you will release your music after I do mine. Your music will look inspirational and brillant compared to my merger attempt. Fear not!

The OSAM family is like one big Sicilian family. OSAM considers your word like a binding contract. On Febuary 29, we settle all of the families business accounts. George has hired a " Diego Corleone" to give you the inspiration you need. We have asked him to do his work on your kneecaps and leave your fingers alone. You will need your fingers for the March deadline.

Inspiration comes in many forms! Twisted Evil

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georgeinar · Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 12:04 am Post subject:

Excellent suggestions Daz. Also, from the earlier comments it seems I may need to get out my cement shoes for you if you don't produce something fabulous. Seriously, if any time you think you will not make a deadline I say post what you have and get some comments. At least I can check your name off. If you submit nothing, then nothing will be gained. What if you don't like it, but we all think it's strangely interesting?
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ellll · Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 12:44 am Post subject:

Verylittle I could add...

I do use a recorder when away from home...just pick up anything when just walking around..even crowd noise...It reminds me of the songs and tunes I was hearing...

ellll Rolling Eyes

JonSolo · Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 1:36 am Post subject:

jazlover you have me laughing hard bro! Good one!

Lorenzo...there is the topic for your first piece- Staying Alive! ha ha

I am with Daz AND don't throw away anything! Every idea is a good one. There are no wrong answers, only wrong questions.

Like George said, we may find your reject to be something fantastic. Or maybe not. Wink

Lorenzo · Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 8:34 am Post subject:

thanx for the support... I've already talk about all of this with Diego... he knows my address too... Mad

anyway, today is the 12th of February I still have more than 15 days to create something, I'm quite free in these days so probably I'll start working on something after a few days of relax. I need some of them.
regards, Lorenzo
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Diego · Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:08 am Post subject:

YES LORENZO; BRITNEY SPEARS IS ON THE WAY IF YOU DON'T COMPLETE YOUR TASK Twisted Evil

I'm talking with him in these minutes, I decided that starting from tomorrow I'll bring with me in the office my iBook and I'll work on my tunes on the lunch-break, too.

I want to create something cool which can let me try new software, new solutions, and make me learn something; I hope I can concretize what I've got in mind.

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Daz · Retired Joined: 01 Jan 2002 Posts: 10829

I tend to find, that for me, song ideas always come when I am *not* trying to write a song Wink

So try *not* writing a song ! Smile

Just one example, that often happens to me; start designing a new bass sound on your favourite synth, as your brain and right hand are doing sound design, your left hand is noodling playing something to exercise this new sound. Often in that situation I find my left hand (almost on it's own!) has come up with a great bass riff.

Daz.

georgeinar · Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 11:46 pm Post subject:

another idea I use, is to listen to some style of music that you love but is not the style you're writing in, sometimes I get inspired listening to progressive rock when i'm attempting to write punk, or jazz when I'm doing funk. sometimes just hearing a great classic song will get the heart pumping again.
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JonSolo · Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 11:59 pm Post subject:

It can be rough when you try to force an idea. However, there is nothing wrong with roughing it...even coming up with something overdone and cliched. In fact, some of my best ideas have come on the tail of severe mediocrity.

So, no worries. As I have said long before it was a saying, "it's all good".

Jon
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georgeinar · Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 12:20 am Post subject:

I've admitted this before but it relates here. I have actually taken a song that I was blown away by and tried to imitate it, do my own version of it. But like Stephen said elsewhere, once I put my own stamp over it I find it's so different from the original version. Of course if you're really good at doing covers you may want to avoid this. But some of my favs of my own stuff came from a song that was popular at the time and I reworked it into my own thing. You would not even recognize it now to hear it.
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ellll · Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 12:30 am Post subject:

I am reminded,

My attempts to figure out Rombo's "Swept Away"...I never could dup. it AT ALL..(I mean sim song with sim. feel..I could play the song pretty good...I just don't seem to be in the same mold..somehow...)

Some things are as always...great ideas are that..and it doesn't mean I will be able. Ever...Perhaps there is evidence of more exposure bringing better results, however...I can hope..

John Rolling Eyes

DrWho · Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 1:29 am Post subject:

Yes - when I get stone cold - I just record stuff - all ideas - just plant a bunch of seeds and one of them is bound to sprout - the question is when.

The other thing is that - for me - my tunes always take different directs - so I gave up trying to force them in the direction I want to go.

BTW - If I recall, your first song in OSAM one was like one note or something .... I think you might be able to beat that!

... and remember .. there is always Britney <insert> !
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JonSolo · Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 3:03 am Post subject: