Sleep Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Ok, so I have this problem. I'm in a band. When ever I come up with a little melody for a new song I am usually alone. I continue working on that melody until it becomes a full song. With a chorus, drum beat, outro bassline, and a guitar part. And in my opinion every part I made up is important and sounds very good! Sure maybe each part could use some work but each instrument has a main idea. Is this bad? Is this how a lot of bands make songs? I feel bad because then when we meet up at practice to work on this 'new song' I have to say, "Okay, Erik. This is how your part goes. Connor, this is how your part goes." I feel like this is not what you're suppose to do. But I keep wanting to do this. This happens every time I make a song. And I know that if they do end up playing what I tell them to play, we will have an amazing song. Has Chris Martin ever made a song and had a drum beat or guitar part in his head while he made it? He MUST have. Not every song has to be written TOGETHER right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Maybe you should follow Chris's lead and get up at 5am to work on some songs............... :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleep Posted July 17, 2011 Author Share Posted July 17, 2011 I'm working on a song right now and it is almost 5 AM :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I'm working on a song right now and it is almost 5 AM :o Who knows? Maybe you'll have a number one hit on your hands!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i'maveryneatMonster.' Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Final Track Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 No, a lot of musicians prefer working alone. Even though you've written say a bassline, the bass player can still ad to it if he feels he needs to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empily Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 schmuck is a horrible word Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_gloaming09 Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I don't think it's a bad thing. It's good to be in a creative phase and if your bandmates aren't giving input then don't stop writing. At the same time try to encourage them to write and also give their input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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