Dear Elliott,

God knows I tried, my brother.

But I have decided the ignore button is going to become a more and more useful tool for some of these "specialty forums" as time goes by. (Not speaking of you, Elliott but of certain characters who seem to argue with everything I say even if I say the sky is blue.)

I am glad Roger Brown came in and made gave solid insights because he has numerous hits. You want to listen to him.

To reiterate: I have been told to my face by numerous pros in Nashville that less is more. I can safely assure you that if Roger Brown is using BIAB for pro pitches (as he clearly says he is), he is NOT throwing in everything but the kitchen sink. Again, listen to who has the hits. He and others use BIAB for demos.

You can do the same. Just keep it simple, and make sure it is a great song with a simple, professional bed, and a strong vocal. (You CAN do this with BIAB and a bedroom studio. That is the whole point here. It's why people buy and use BIAB. Like Roger. Who has hits and an active career. And co-writers with hits as well.)

They do NOT want to hear your idea of a production unless it is on the level with a radio production, and people who write 100 songs a year do not do that.

So, that is all I can say, and I know I am right on these points:

1.) Make it a great song.

2.) Give people goosebumps or make them say hot damn, and have a solid, simple demo that puts the focus on the SONG and the lyrics, and NOT the production. That is a turn-off and a distraction.

That being said, I am going to bow out now, and probably stay away from these discussions off the showcase forum.

But this may be enough. Just do these things and you will be successful. Others have been successful doing it.

And by the way, what's the color of the black asphalt on the road?

It's black.

Except where it is painted.

* Bonus tip: If your "pro" demo sounds like the worst song on an Alabama album from 1972, it's probably not going to work. That is why the two track acoustic and vocal is often a safer route.

Peace out and happy writing everyone.

David Snyder
Songwriter/Renaissance Man
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