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The guy who compiled "Tickets To Write" is involved every year in February Album Writing Month, with me and a few other PGers and a few thousand hacks, pros and everything in between to write 14 songs in the month of February.


I was going to PM you, as to not wanting to hijack the thread, but then I thought a bit more, and it's YOUR thread...so, maybe my questions would help other pg users.

14 songs. In 1 month (and a short one)? Am I understanding that correctly?

Is there any reason for the 14?

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I mine "Tickets To Write" for inspiration every year, sometimes with success. Tuner is actually really, really well done. Take a listen to the other episodes.


That's my plan for the weekend! I'm pumped to listen to this while doing some busy work around the house. I can't wait smile

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There's ALOT of bellyaching on here that pop and rock songs of today just don't measure up to the past. That may be true to potentially a large extent, but then there are songs like this one that seem to pay tribute to great songwriting technique.


See, this is where I disagree with people in general. I try not to be disagreeable, because (on here) it tends to happen naturally for me! tired

That being said, this is what I typically see. People tend to compare the best of the past with the mediocre or worst of today!

Notice, I didn't say popular. There are MANY popular songs that are awful!...at ANY time in radio history.

What you NEVER see happen is people compare something amazing from today to something amazing from the past....or something terrible from the past.

I also think people have a tendency to get closed minded with age. Music from THEIR era is the best! Everything before them was kind of lame and old sounding. Everything after is "just noise." That is generalizing, which is the VERY same thing these people do with music. smirk

There is great music happening RIGHT NOW!

Then throw in the "haters." I seriously can't stand them, making me a "hater hater."...might be a song there.

I saw on facebook someone posted 2 days ago "You have to pick one. YOU HAVE TO. Luke Bryan or Kanye. There are NO other choices. Who do you pick. YOU HAVE TO PICK ONE."

I thought to myself, how lame and embarrassing. What are you stuck at 12 years old?

I have some professionals I work with that work with LB on my facebook friends list. He may not like him, or his music or whatever, but really? THAT is how some people spend there time?

Long story short, I sent a PM to him say "Man, I can't keep you on my friends list with posts like that. To me, it seemed childish, and honestly, you are better than that. While I still, obviously, see you as a friend, I can't have that kind of thing on my facebook feed for professional reasons. So with my unfriending, don't take it as we are not friends. We are. Just wanted you to know why I unfriended you."

Why not take the opportunity, if you are going to post something, to post "Which do you like better (Favorite band #1) or (Favorite band #2)"...the sad thing is, people would jump in with "I hate Favorite band #2...they suck!" blah blah blah.

So, I know what you mean. Some people are quick to hate. I'm ok with that. It actually creates opportunities for people who aren't! smile

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I found this article on one of this song's co-writers along with one of the one direction guys: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/one-direction-collaborator-breaks-down-groups-new-songs-20151111

It's also arguable whether the Beach Boys could really be included in the list of the other bands.


Keep sharing this stuff! It's not for everyone, but I doubt I would know about it without you posting this! I really do appreciate it!

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What the Tuner podcast guys did was compare them because they are also famous for their hair like the Beatles were. One could argue that the Beatles owe at least a portion of the screaming girl success because of their hair and looks, 10,000 hours in Berlin notwithstanding.


Absolutely! I always think of this though. The people who say "the industry now-a-days only picks people because of how they look. They have no talent." That's life. It's been that way for a LONG time.

But here's the thing, there have always been less attractive people making it anyway! So, it doesn't even make sense!

Hater's I tell ya! grin

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Anyways, Caaron, if you are into songwriting at all, you should try February Album Writing Month in 2016. There will be reminders from fellow FAWMers here on these boards most likely.

-Scott


Could you PM me some information for me to check out. A website or something. I'm still not clear on how it works. I would consider it, but if it is the 14 songs, I may not. I would be interested to follow it though.

I write SOOOOO much for work already that when I get a chance to write for me, I don't want it to be rushed or on a deadline. I need that "write to write" time to keep that love for it alive.

I am STILL very interested though, and would just need to know a bit more before making a decision.

Thanks for this post all the way around. I'm really enjoying it!

Chad (Hope that makes it easier)

TEMPO TANTRUM: What a lead singer has when they can't stay in time.