David,

I often write song lyrics first against a drum beat in BIAB. At the same time, I also tend to draft a basic vocal melody as I form the lyrics by singing the words as I write them. The imagined instrumental sounds that I get in my head writing this way rarely make it to the end product.

As soon as I get a semi-cohesive song draft together, I move to BIAB and play around with the groove. I vary tempos and styles and find those that sit comfortably. Each style and tempo I try brings something different to the lyrics. By trial and error, I eventually settle on a style and a speed that frames the lyrics best for me. I can't see myself changing this approach because it's proved to be productive.

Noel

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