Using my own experience setting a poem by Pablo Neruda to music, I offer tips on what to consider when composing music to poetry. Check it out!
Tag: Bob Dylan
Practical Approaches to Writing Lyrics (for Producers, Mainly)
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On July 25, 1965, Dylan Went Electric at Newport – Here’s Why It Mattered
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Why Keeping Mistakes on Your Album Can Work in Your Favor
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Chorus Writing Strategy 101
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10 Famous Song Titles That Never Appear Lyrically in the Song
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Scaffolding: How to Use Structure to Map Out the Energy Flow of Your Song
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Antiquated Telephone Songs that Millennials Just Won’t Understand
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8 Incredible Songs of the Sea to Celebrate the International Day of the Seafarer
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5 Essential Alternate Tunings for Acoustic Guitar
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