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I agree Steve, and those names he gave, they're top drawer notation stuff I'm sure, for piano's etc.

Good question Thought they did a Garage Band for Windows, no? There's something I have buried somewhere, have to root around to find a name. Was pretty simple and sure it did all 3 things you want But GB does the same also.

From those three you've mentioned Don, I recall they are notation programs, for actually writing the music sheets yes? That is what you're after yes? There's so much software today, just wanted to clarify.

I've replied in the old thread.

Jon, I worked for a company for many years, looked upon as a reputable company, the biggest of it's kind in the area it worked. I even 'began' as a telesales person, but we weren't called that. It was a commission only sales job. We had to scour every known and unknown resource to find a name and contact details, then contact those names with a script. We said anything to make an appointment, to make everything sound 'PLAUSABLE & ABOVE BOARD", just so they'd say yes. No mention whatsoever at anytime of money. 100% gullible, because once they were in that meeting, they weren't allowed to leave until they'd signed = money. You ever been in a Timeshare companies office? I hope you never find yourself in one! You've made this plausable because you read and understood the way you want to read it. If you take offense at my candid words, it isn't meant for that, it's meant to give you a proverbial wake up call. I had a very well spoken young lady call me the other day, stating she was a Junior Consultant and that she wanted to offer me a free consultation with a Senior Consultant. FOUR times I said no thx, giving her the reason and FOUR TIMES she didn't listen, just went right on asking me when would I like the meeting to take place. Now zip over to Nashville, and an unknown songwriter trying to get 'their' foot in the door. To pay the rent, they take a commission only job. Their job is to scour the internet world for 'would be you's' that put their contact info in plain sight. Then send out a script to every single one, and see who takes the bait. It's a numbers game. He might hate doing this job, but hey he's got to live and if you're fool enough to fall for this from the get go, not his problem, thank you very much for my rent cheque. Since we're all trying to save you time, energy, getting your hopes up etc, and at the end of the day money - I can't wait until I read you prove us all wrong. Go for it. Any newbies reading this, please do your homework through searching the net - don't just take 'our' word Good luck Jon

Manic cello's

Lou Pride - I'm Com'un Home In The Morn'un If you don't like this, game over 4 me guys

Hiya Thomas, overall I think you did great. The only thing I would suggest, because it's the kind of question they'll always ask, is have some kind of gig 'on', to keep things rolling, so that if people go to your youtube etc and like, they will then follow through to a gig. No gig, maybe they'll forget. Even if it's a gig involving the kids etc, it's something where they can get to see and meet you etc.

Welcome - you might want to place any music or video's in one of the critiquing boards for feedback, or if your song is done, you can put it in the showcase (no feedback required). Make sure you understand the posting rules before posting, found at the top of every board within the community

So you're only interested in songs you may like if the writer sells the rights yes?

Again you missed the point rebel, we're talking about critiquing, and how we need to find "a" rhythm to help us through "reading" it, regardless that I've heard the actual song or not That's what John was saying in part. Regardless that it's rap or squiffy music So you want to right poetry in the vein of rap? That's what that sounds like (not saying that's good or bad)

Your argument rebel doesn't work for your example: Chance the Rapper I get the rhythm and I'm an illiterate rapper

Be defensive through explaining, not attacking

In reading any lyric, to feel (or mentally hear) the beat/rhythm, breaking it down into let's say breaths, like a comma shows a pause, helps to build the beat for us. If you have one line with 20 words and showing no pause and the next line with only 10 words and no pause, which words are rushed and which are elongated ? - for example In standard writing, it's easier.

Searched for a title I wanted - got this in error, which I actually like - strange Rover - Queen Of The Fools (Official video) (good Video)

Just picked this up via another post Thx http://forums.songstuff.com/user/16397-dnafe/

Hiya Rebel - thx for that helpful explanation post - it's a start. For help in critiquing Rap/Hip-Hop when you don't know - http://forums.songstuff.com/topic/35988-critiquing-rap-lyrics/ Now onto this topic I'm gonna have to come back when I've more time and my heads not full of Rock, Country, Ballads, Reggae etc But (and that's a BIG BUT), I got through the above without too many problems - yes

Thx Rebel - that's a good intro and help to us all here I think Any otheer emcees POV's? Keep 'em coming so we can start gunning to get you all running your mouths off

Hi Andi & welcome to SS It's a nice piece, but just as I'm expecting it to 'grow', it actually pulls back, so I'm a little deflated.

Thx Rob

An old teenage favourite of mine Tom. Good to see it's within your repertoire Nobody -> Alien?

I doubt this will be difficult for you guys to continue BEN E KING - YES http://youtu.be/CBBg-XMrnDY Now's the challenge to write a song called NO

I realise they're different, but it makes it very hard to critique when you've got metaphors and nouns replacing ways you can say that make more sense - regardless of a classic structure. It means they become meaningless as you can completely miss the point, know what I mean? I don't get the argument that "it has to end in the same letters" to rhyme. I'd much rather hear a line like - She'll pull the strings on your heart then send you to oblivion Rather than "She'll pull the strings on your heart then make you feel indifferent". Tell you what, here's a challenge for ya:- Write a post explaining the ins and outs of rap/hip-hop lyrics, that will allow members to better understand the 'rules' you need to follow. In doing this, you should get more and better fedback. Will you?

You came off as rude, flippant and arrogant. Apology accepted. So in your world of hip-hop, you're telling me that context and use of a word out of it, is acceptable? That using a noun to describe and not an adjective is acceptable? Maternity clothes, maternity ward etc. And as far as your 'flow' goes, C & T both have the E

No, so your lucky that at least 1 idiot is prepared to spend their time trying to give you some feedback & help - I guess listening to hip-hop deprives you of decent manners - man Back to maternity - replace it with pregnancy