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Thanks for your help and interesting suggestions The actual tune I am using is from the song Ta ra ra boom de ay My knickers flew away... etc The words are "Jose Mourinio, Jose Mourinio, Jose Mourinio...." Sung by the chelsea crowd. I don't know what the real song is called or how old it is?? Interesting point about the fifty year rule - is this true and is it global?

Hi I am quite serious about this question. Who owns the copyright of a song sung by a football crowd? I am talking about original lyrics with a traditional tune. Like for example; Pink floyd included a recording of Liverpool fans singing you'll never walk alone on their Meddle album. Did they need permission from Liverpool FC, the fans, Or Jerry and the Pacemakers? If I used a recording of Chelsea fans singing the same tune, but the words "You'll never get a job". Who's permission would I need?

Hello Music People People often say that writers shouldn’t edit their own words and that songwriters shouldn’t mix their own music. Of course on a small scale project this is not the case, but if you want something better then it is better to let someone else do the mastering. But why pay when there are lots of friendly, knowledgable people out there. I have set up the following forum : Mastering Buddies <-- Dead link removed This is designed as an information and mix exchange community. The idea is that you find someone with a similar musical taste and experience level (and someone who has the software you like) and you make arrangements to exchange music tracks with a view to mastering each others work. What better way is there to gain experience and make friends? Well the site was only set up yesterday, so you might find no messages or members except me, but keep coming back and hopefully you will be lead to success. Regards and see you on the forum.

Hi If you have one you could try using a delay pedal. Best to try and incorporate it into the whole song as you have you have the right tempo. But then you can do some nice twiddly bits and chord runs. Good luck Gorrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Yes good question with some good answers. Well unfortunately it is not something that happens overnight. One doesn't wake up one morning and say "I know I'm going to be a songwriter"... For me, many years ago, I tried to write songs with a guitar and they always came out so slushy that a penguin would fall-over. BUT I kept at it. Now with six amature albums under my belt I feel like a bit of an expert and "hero" in my own little world. I usually start with my acoustic guitar and these days I find a multi-track recorder almost invaluable. I will record some chords that I think sound nice, or rocky or strange and them develop a Bassline usually with fifths, thirds and tonic. Then (as has been already stated) I sing la la la over the top and maybe record a couple of tracks. Then I go and have a cup of coffee and cigarette and come back and listen for something that is interesting. Sometimes I skip the la la la part and just put myself on the spot by pressing record and letting it all flow. Another method I use is to start with different instruments. I will write a completely different song which stands out from the rest if I start with a bassline after doing numerous songs with guitar. Or start with a drum pattern. I think it is probably about one song out 50 that I start with a vocal melody. Another thing I do is to set aside a day to write two songs. And force yourself! The first time I did this, I wrote two of my best songs that I still play today. Bla bla bla I hope this has been useful! Cheesey pops Tony