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Songwriter Forum => The Writing Process => Topic started by: danoctober on October 14, 2014, 10:03:25 PM
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Here is a list of all time top songs that I go through now and then for inspiration and study. Try considering the following in these songs:
Themes
Chord progressions
Word and phrases
Structure
Length
Titles
Keys
Try analyzing the songs and combining what you find with your own ideas and style. You might be surprised with a fresh new direction and perspective.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_songs_considered_the_best
http://www.billboard.com/articles/list/2155531/the-hot-100-all-time-top-songs
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/the-500-greatest-songs-of-all-time-20110407
http://top40.about.com/od/top10lists/tp/top40essentialsongsalltime.htm
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I believe anything written by Lights who is a Canadian singer/songwriter is worth breaking down and learning from. She is absolutely skilled and seasoned. Shes been writing professionally since the age of fifteen. My personal inspiration when it comes to music and i must add she is beautiful.