I'm having serious issues finishing a song. Today I came up with something really catchy and it's sounding good. But I have no structure in the song..
I wanna know how to make an intro/outro etc.
You could have the intro as the chorus, but without vocals / a defining part. Then go in to the verse, then go into the chorus, but with the vocals / defining part added. This gives the listener a sense of progression; it also gives the chorus a 'new' layer of sound, even if it was thought of at first with the vocals in mind.
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Most bands ([I]not all[/I]) use a structure based on letters.
For my example, A is the chorus, B is the verse, and C is the break; this would be your song ([B]again, just an example, you don't have to do this, be creative:[/B])
ABABCA
I make EDM. The closest thing to vocals is a modern talking synth, which doesnt sound great...
But I'm sure I can use what you gave me, thanks :) Have a ... Lightning bolt!
Oh, sorry, I didn't know what genre you were focusing on, so I just tried to give you a general tip based on most of the stuff I've heard and learned.
But you can still definitely do what I said with the chorus; I would really have to hear it so I could pinpoint what to take out and when.
The whole point of what I'm saying is to give a sense of fulfillment to your audience; make them feel smart, happy, glad that they are listening to the song.
[media]http://soundcloud.com/phazeplays/hurfafudurahorse[/media]
This is what I have so far :P I know it doesnt sound like much but it should be too hard to break it down and divide.
Maybe you could start with just the backing instruments (i.e. not the melody) for about 2 measures and then introduce the melody; don't put the wubs (sorry if that's not the right phrase I don't usually listen to this genre) in it quite yet; I have a great idea to transition from the melody to a verse. It's hard to explain in words, but after 2 measures with the melody, have it sustain the last two notes. Sorry, it's hard to explain, if I had the tools to make it I would.
I'll give it a try.. This is gonna be a long night xD
I'm pissed because I know [I]exactly[/I] what to do about it. What do you use to make this?
FL Studio 9 XXL Producer Edition (dunno if it matters what edition it is)
[QUOTE=PhaZe!;41200570]FL Studio 9 XXL Producer Edition (dunno if it matters what edition it is)[/QUOTE]
Just saying you should get 11
I honestly don't like newer versions of fl studio. I've gotten used to the layout of this, dont really want a new look or anything :P It works so I mean, why not.
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How's this sound?
[media]http://soundcloud.com/phazeplays/hurfafudurahorse2[/media]
You're getting it, maybe have the snare hit every other beat instead of every beat when it comes in; if you want, you could avoid straight beats entirely and have the snare do something polyrhythmic, just to add another dimension to the sound. And maybe add a syncopated bass track at the 16 minute mark when it repeats again, so it doesn't get too repetitive. The last part of that is great, though.
Yeah I didn't really like the snare-every-other-beat-for-more-buildup thing, mostly cause it's a classic and I try to avoid those as much as possible :P
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