There is some really interesting points here, Belladonna. I love how passionate you are about the subject. I agree with about 90% of what you say, but some of my favourite songs totally break that systematic approach to songwriting. I would definitely say you understand the recipe for a successful radio hit though - and that is totally okay! I find a lot of my favourite music by Pink Floyd or Radiohead for example tends to totally throw traditional song structure out the window, however.

It makes me curious what it is about these long songs with no discernible chorus or formal structures that can still have them resonate with such a large audience. Albums like Animals by Pink Floyd are just a bunch of 15+ minute songs with no choruses or formal structure - but they are still regarded as incredible regardless.

Anyway - thanks for the post! It gives some very nice food for thought, and is wonderful topic for discussion.

Last edited by Deryk - PG Music; 02/22/18 08:29 AM.

Cheers,
Deryk