- Nov 07, 2020
Songwriting Quotes
On turning feeling into a finished lyric.
These lines come from musicians describing songwriting as a discipline with its own rules, distinct from arranging or performing. A few even credit surroundings and setting as quiet influences on the words that come out. Related craft ideas live under Music.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Nov 07, 2020
I've always been insecure about my singing. That's why I've focused so much on my songwriting.
- Elton
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- Nov 07, 2020
My songwriting is so influenced by orchestrated music, dramatic, super glam rock-y stuff. Two of my biggest influences in songwriting were Elton John and Freddie Mercury.
- Easy
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- Nov 07, 2020
It's easy for me to cry. I'm just emotionally tuned in to stuff. It probably helps with my songwriting.
- More
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- Nov 07, 2020
I felt I never needed to fight for a more prominent songwriting and increased vocal role with the Cars.
- First
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- Nov 07, 2020
I wanted to be part of pop culture, so I started songwriting, and I got signed to my first record deal.
- Divine
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- Nov 07, 2020
Coming out of 'Wretched and Divine,' I was still wanting to explore the more theatrical elements of songwriting. That led to Andy Black.
- Mystery
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- Nov 07, 2020