Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
Regarding number one above why is everything nearly always measured by the commercial viability yardstick? Surely there are many other outliers like Janice and I who could care less, who just write for our own enjoyment and are pleasantly surprised when on occasion others like it - but not driven by it. The rest of the write up sounds like good advice on how to write a good tune - enjoyed reading it.

Pardon me as the ole forum curmudgeon is feeling cantankerous this evening smile

Bud

I guess it depends on how you calibrate the "commercial viability yardstick". The reason to make music is for others to enjoy, is it not? If the song doesn't grab the listener, they may not even get to the end of it and most certainly won't listen to it again.

I'd like to humbly suggest that the length of the intro is also important. If it's too long, the listener may not even get to the first verse.

Just my humble opinion.

Paul

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