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Songwriter Forum => The Writing Process => Topic started by: Winter1982 on January 03, 2015, 01:20:29 PM

Title: How we write a song (video in post)
Post by: Winter1982 on January 03, 2015, 01:20:29 PM

Hey all.

I made a little video about (very basically) how we write music in my band Winter 1982. It's only short and intended to send out to blogs and promoters etc but thought you might be interested in seeing it. Not hugely inciteful but, you know, it's a start!

Let me know your thoughts

Title: Re: How we write a song (video in post)
Post by: beckylucythomas on January 03, 2015, 01:54:07 PM

Like the video! Nicely put together.

There are only 2 of you? You make great sounds for that. Is that through supplementing with programmed sounds? Or session musicians? Or are you both multi-talented instrumentally?

I'm interested in how you (and also others on the forum who work alone or in very small bands) translate what you do for performing live?

Title: Re: How we write a song (video in post)
Post by: Winter1982 on January 03, 2015, 01:58:14 PM

Hey,

When we record we do a bit of everything. Luke is more multi instrumental than me - I tend to stick to singing and guitar parts , both electric and acoustic, Luke plays piano, bass, guitar, some drums too. In the studio you can layer anything so only needs what we bring though our producer on Friend was great and played some drums for us.

Live we perform acoustic, stripped back versions of the music but for a large show would work with session musicians to match the sound we recorded.

Title: Re: How we write a song (video in post)
Post by: benjo on January 03, 2015, 05:58:08 PM

 HEY REALLY ENJOYED THAT

 i just wish people with your talent wouldn't write for yourselves
 there should be a written law that you have to rely on lyricists
 and perform other peoples lyrics

 hahaha only joking NOT with your talent you will be going to the highs of fame
 loved your sound

             nice job guys

Title: Re: How we write a song (video in post)
Post by: sarepaar on January 04, 2015, 12:37:47 AM

Woahh I love your sound! You have a very nice voice and I like your style of playing in general. This is my kind of music :) listenen to both of the songs on your youtube channel too.
Liked the video too!

Title: Re: How we write a song (video in post)
Post by: Winter1982 on January 04, 2015, 04:18:04 PM

Thanks guys. Lovely comments. We are recording again in early February so will keep you posted with how it goes. We are trying to build an audience at the moment so would you give us a follow on www.facebook.com/winter1982band and @winter1982band on Twitter . It would really help and its great to have people who like the sound coming along for the ride!

Title: Re: How we write a song (video in post)
Post by: nooms on January 05, 2015, 11:46:22 PM

really enjoyed the movie
looks very pro and sounds terrific
good luck with it
terrific teaser/trailer for an album