musicarranger

Yes, rock is in some kind of lull. You can also notice this how songs are composed nowdays. Usually a rock song consists a good worked out song form. That means "intro verse chorus verse chorus bridge chorus" or something similar to that. Nowdays all these songs seem to use a 4 bar loop as there song form. Repeated over and over. Of course with variations but I think it's over done. A comeback of the sixties and seventies would be great, at least all these rock and pop songs have good and interesting song forms.

1. Do you sing, play an instrument or instruments? What instruments? Piano, Synthesizers, Keyboards, Bass Guitar, Rhythm Guitar When did you start playing? 8 years old Did you teach yourself? Mostly not 2. Are you in a band or bands? What is the name of the band? Not at the moment. But I played in fushion bands when I was younger. What do you play? What other instruments are in the band? Do you have a band website? 3. Do you write songs? Do you write lyrics, music or both? Yes Do you have a writing partner? No 4. Do you record your music? Do you use a home studio? If so what gear do you use? Yes Do you use a recording studio? No Do you have music available on the web? if so where? Yes, http://www.musicarrangerspage.com Go to the "How I Started" page. 5. What other roles do you perform in the music business? Management? Label owner? Publishing? Promotion? Other? Music Arranging of popular songs, composing for films, jingles, promos, documentaries, orchestras, etc. 6. Are you a tech head? Moderately 7. What country do you live in? Thailand, but I'm Dutch. 8. What are your ambitions? To promote my music blog so that people will know me. Help other music cats to compose/arrange music for songs. 9. Do you draw/paint/write stories/computer art/dance or other creative pursuit? What are your pastimes? Beside music I teach English at an elementary school to maintain my family. Since 2002 I regulary do meditation. 10. What would you like to get out of Songstuff? I think that covers the main musical things! Connect with other people who are similarly interested in arranging music for songs. Good questions, John Talk to you later, Hans

Hi John, Glad to become a member of you forum. I'll fill in my profile as soon as possible. How do you fill in your questionare? Do you have to reload it? Sorry, I'm new here. My bio in short: I'm a music arranger/composer, I've my own blog which teaches people how to arrange songs. However I'm just started out about 4 months ago, so I'm still in the beginning stages. I like to be of help to teach people how to arrange songs in any kind of style. Check out my blog and you'll know a bit more about me. With friendly greetings, Hans