Writing songs

thepit333 · 10-15-2005, 11:16 AM

O.k those of you in bands I wanted to know how you write hardcore songs and what inspires you in the moment.. Also tell me what chords you use D, C, E, chords and what so ever.

tornpictures · 10-15-2005, 12:39 PM

Make up chords.. don\t copy others!

Skidmark Steve · 10-15-2005, 01:43 PM

i have writters block

~~Johnny EPHC~~ · 10-15-2005, 01:47 PM

Power chords
Distortion
Throw some octaves in if you want

Whenever I want to get inspired musically, I just listen to music and skate or something else that will take my mind off everything. I don't just listen to hardcore, because sometimes it'll be a certain rythm or chord in anything that will get my brain working.

Lyrically, I just think about whatever it is that I want to write the song about and just write down everything I want to say, just stream on conciousness, then I hammer that into lyrics.

Anti-Prefix · 10-15-2005, 05:21 PM

Write what you feel passionate about man.

10-15-2005, 07:37 PM

i just find a chord I likt to start and then I **** around with it until its sounds cool. Also you can kinda copy ideas if how to structure it from other bands but dont make it obvious thats what you did

k1ckthecat · 10-15-2005, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Skidmark Steve

i have writters block

I was gonna buy it but then I remembered I don't like Evergreen Terrace.

Use variations of chords, instead of E [222---] change it to [212---] (in drop D) etc. so it doesn't sound so bland.

Mosh · 10-29-2005, 08:11 AM

yeah whats a writers block?

im also starting a band with my brother and a few of my friends its gonna be pretty good we're playing hardcore/emo and maybe a few softy songs just to even out the mix. Inspirations are Day of contempt, Atreyu, Throwdown, Stuffs like thats. any help would be gladly accepted. Eh for chords dont need to use actual chords just variate with power chords for a heavier soound and maybe just play strings 4, 5 and 6 together on different frets not a bad sound your getting but just detail me on what sound you want and ill give you some pointers.

Wow · 10-29-2005, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosh

yeah whats a writers block?

im also starting a band with my brother and a few of my friends its gonna be pretty good we're playing hardcore/emo and maybe a few softy songs just to even out the mix. Inspirations are Day of contempt, Atreyu, Throwdown, Stuffs like thats. any help would be gladly accepted. Eh for chords dont need to use actual chords just variate with power chords for a heavier soound and maybe just play strings 4, 5 and 6 together on different frets not a bad sound your getting but just detail me on what sound you want and ill give you some pointers.

Go away.

SunnyDayRealEstateAM · 10-29-2005, 10:36 AM

When I write my own music I have to stop listening to other music.

k1ckthecat · 10-29-2005, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mosh

yeah whats a writers block?

It's a big cube with a bunch of cool words to write songs with, like "apathy" and "shenanigans." You can get one [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/login.php?do=logout&logouthash=26307afb688948cbf33 6486afa1c27b6]here[/url].

StruckEverywhere · 10-29-2005, 06:59 PM

I maintain my theory that if song writting doesn't come naturally to you, don't push it.

Tyler · 10-29-2005, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by k1ckthecat

It's a big cube with a bunch of cool words to write songs with, like "apathy" and "shenanigans." You can get one [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/login.php?do=logout&logouthash=26307afb688948cbf33 6486afa1c27b6]here[/url].

I clicked

stinger · 10-29-2005, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by StruckEverywhere

I maintain my theory that if song writting doesn't come naturally to you, don't push it.

i agree with that statement entirely, the music you come out with will definately suffer, whether your on your own or with a band if your try and force music out, 1. you wont be entirely happy with it and 2. it will sound forced,

i mean im having problems at the minute writing songs on my own, (trying to go for a kind of isis meets thrice's new material meets malady on an acoustic kinda sound) and im just playing around with different chords right now, but im not trying to force out melodys or lyrics, because i know that will come when i feel truely inspiired

k1ckthecat · 10-30-2005, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Tyler

I clicked

I'm sorry :-*

Tyler · 10-30-2005, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by k1ckthecat

I'm sorry :-*

Hah, it didn't work though.

10-15-2005, 11:16 AM	#1
thepit333 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 21	Writing songs O.k those of you in bands I wanted to know how you write hardcore songs and what inspires you in the moment.. Also tell me what chords you use D, C, E, chords and what so ever.

10-15-2005, 12:39 PM	#2
tornpictures i want to cover my eyes Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,568	Make up chords.. don\t copy others!

10-15-2005, 01:43 PM	#3
Skidmark Steve Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,479	i have writters block

10-15-2005, 01:47 PM	#4
~~Johnny EPHC~~ Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,852	Power chords Distortion Throw some octaves in if you want Whenever I want to get inspired musically, I just listen to music and skate or something else that will take my mind off everything. I don't just listen to hardcore, because sometimes it'll be a certain rythm or chord in anything that will get my brain working. Lyrically, I just think about whatever it is that I want to write the song about and just write down everything I want to say, just stream on conciousness, then I hammer that into lyrics.

10-15-2005, 05:21 PM	#5
Anti-Prefix Cut To Fit Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,785	Write what you feel passionate about man.

10-15-2005, 07:37 PM	#6
Ben Guest Posts: n/a	i just find a chord I likt to start and then I **** around with it until its sounds cool. Also you can kinda copy ideas if how to structure it from other bands but dont make it obvious thats what you did

10-29-2005, 08:11 AM	#8
Mosh Ec-300 Owner :D Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Brisbane Posts: 93	yeah whats a writers block? im also starting a band with my brother and a few of my friends its gonna be pretty good we're playing hardcore/emo and maybe a few softy songs just to even out the mix. Inspirations are Day of contempt, Atreyu, Throwdown, Stuffs like thats. any help would be gladly accepted. Eh for chords dont need to use actual chords just variate with power chords for a heavier soound and maybe just play strings 4, 5 and 6 together on different frets not a bad sound your getting but just detail me on what sound you want and ill give you some pointers.

10-29-2005, 10:36 AM	#10
SunnyDayRealEstateAM flannel-core Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 3,882	When I write my own music I have to stop listening to other music.

10-29-2005, 06:59 PM	#12
StruckEverywhere Me&PeteraregoingToEurope! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dunners Posts: 1,865	I maintain my theory that if song writting doesn't come naturally to you, don't push it.