Songdoor Contest

[Pat Spriggs]

Did anyone enter their song yet in their contest? Will you? I did. This year is my my first entry in any contest.

[DonnaMarilyn]

I've entered a handful of songs, Pat.

 

I also intend to submit a couple of instrumentals this afternoon. 

 

Good luck with your song. Which category did you select?

 

Donna

Edited April 18, 2014 by DonnaMarilyn

[Pat Spriggs]

Well, I entered "You're Never Far Away" which is in the Christian category. But I have until August. I may add a pop and an instrumental.  

[DonnaMarilyn]

Thanks, Tom.

 

Indeed, I'm a lyricist, though I also create melodies.  As regards instrumentals, my co-writers and I share equally in anything we create, irrespective of whether it's in song or instrumental form. When a song is completed, they adjust the backing track where necessary to make it a stand-alone instrumental composition.  And I do all the submitting, paperwork, etc. involving our co-writes. 

 

Donna

Edited April 18, 2014 by DonnaMarilyn

[DonnaMarilyn]

Pat, if you're thinking of submitting an instrumental, make sure it's a true one (the themes, melodies, variations should stand on their own as a musical composition), and that the piece isn't just the backing track from a song with vocals. The latter won’t make it through the first round, because it’s not considered an “instrumental†in the true sense of the word.

 

Donna

Edited April 18, 2014 by DonnaMarilyn

[Pat Spriggs]

I have one called "In a Dream" that is similar sounding, but not as genius, as the theme  for "A Beautiful Mind" called 'A Kaleidoscope of Mathematics'.

 by James Horner. Just lovely. 

[DonnaMarilyn]

Gorgeous, for sure. I saw A Beautiful Mind, but didn't remember the music. Great video.