Hi folks

[JoeyM]

Hi Songstuff members, 

 

My name is Joey. I'm new here, but have posted on other forums. I appreciate the opportunity and all the hard work that must have gone into developing this site. I hope I can be of help when making comments on your works as well as learn from you when posting my songs. I have already composed and written lyrics for quite a few songs that I will be recording for you to hear in the coming months. Since I have learned the hard way that it is best to get the lyric right (or close to right) before getting involved in recording a song, I will post some lyrics for final tweaking as well as brand new songs that still need allot of refinement and allot of help from my friends. 

 

I compose my music first, usually starting with groove and chord structure, then develop the melody and lyric. That's just how I have always approached songwriting. For me, the music comes easier than the lyric. Although I love the entire process of composing and honing lyrics, it's all aimed at getting something I can sing.....a song worthy of recording for others to hear. And it's a real thrill when the whole process finally comes together in a completed mix.

 

It's a scary moment when I push the submit button on a lyric or completed recording for others to review. I'm always thrilled when I get a positive response. But I also find I learn the most and progress at the craft of songwriting when a song needs allot of further work after talented writers and composers give me their generous guidance. I will try to return the favor so we can all grow together.

 

The way I view it, songwriting is a spiritual journey, a road to personal fulfillment, expression and communicating ideas. A song is like a ring....music is the setting and the lyric is the gem sitting on top. I think the wonderful thing about songs is that they take us on a journey to a world of emotions, ideas and stories, a world as variable as our own experiences and unique personalities. 

 

I'm looking forward to learning from you..... and hope my critiques of your songs will be helpful as well.  

[Peggy]

Hi Joey,

 

Glad you found us and welcome! The site and the folks around here really are pretty awesome.

 

I'm right there with you on this.

"It's a scary moment when I push the submit button on a lyric"

 

Everytime...glup

Peggy

 

[kenapayne]

Hi. Noob here as well. I appreciate you sharing your songwriting process here. I'm interested in what you've learned about getting lyrics right before recording. Although I understand that lyrics are important, I usually record songs where I think the lyrics are "good enough" (probably is evident in my songs) and serve to carry the melody. That's why I'm here, I love to hear other perspectives.