MAB, we started a conversation the other day about me writing a song that followed the story line of, the rhythm of, the chord progression of a song currently on the radio. It did have a different melody and totally different lyrics. We discussed how, if we are trying to write songs "like those on the radio" we are already behind the 8 ball. We've already missed the train. It's already left the station. And I get that, For this particular song, I really didn't expect it to be anything Nashville would want, because I realize that has already been done. AND, TOO recently.
BUT, I sent a different song into NSAI for evaluation and the feedback was; It sounds dated, both lyrically and melodically. Melodically I sort of understad, but lyrically, with out specifics like, "Current country, young country, doesn't use these phreases/words any more", I'm not sure what to do. ANYWAY, his/her closing comment was, "I always encourage folks to listen to what is on the radio now to decide how to write/rewrte." WHAT?? Didn't we just agree that train has already left the station? So, how do you write DIFFEFRENT but still "the same country"?
Still tryin,
phil g.
P.S. One cool thing about this new site is, it shows you on the Ramp wall who is currently online. I notice the kid is online. So, Justin, are you just lurking, or are you going to join in the conversation?