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		<description>Share your thoughts on composition, lyrics, story lines, chord voicings, use of open tunings, instrumentals and other issues relating to the world of songwriting. </description>
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			<title>Some input please?</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/some_input_please</link>
			<description><![CDATA[nevermind

I had to take the song down.



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			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Saw theme</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/saw_theme</link>
			<description><![CDATA[http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=125939

Maybe the double post thing is something they could fix >.<.......

and now it brings me to the one I edit jeez...lol

I made everything midi thus why the drums are out of time so badly :D but hey no loops!

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			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Saw theme</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/saw_theme</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Yes its late, but here it is
http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=125939

I put the original just for the sake of comparing

I tried to make it my own, but I also had a hard time capturing this song....I don't know exactly what they used, but least I feel sure I did the main lines right.

the rest of description is on the icomp page.

I tried. it  still sucks.]]></description>
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			<title>Some vocals on a backing?</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/some_vocals_on_a_backing</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Ive never done vocals to  a backing track but it just came to me while I was listening to one my teachers backing tracks I had the guitar ready to play lead and lyrics came into my head instead... :|?

what do you think of the song with vocals? 
does it work?

http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=125759]]></description>
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			<title>Ok...so I lied....</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/okso_i_lied</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Alright so you all know that I made the one thread said I was hanging it up?

yeah I lied....my computer broke and just fixed 2 days ago, bewteen that time I was looking for a fix to recording seriously it sucked almost 2 weeks no recording or music(I love pandora radio).....it was horrible.

So I started looking at guitarshops and thought about buying a new guitar since keep myself busy tilI I could record and then try it out on some recordings.

I had a good bit of money saved at this point.....and just when I was about to buy a 599 PRS guitar, I thought to myself why not do some lessons instead Steve?I put the guitar back..and I did.....Iam glad I did.
Iam a little more strapped for time because of this but I prefer it much more.

Some of it was review we talked about Chord construction again and what it means to be in key, etc......

I would like to share 3 things Ive learned so far.....Additive dynamics,Melody lines, and Chords shapes all onb the guitar. this will be my 5th lesson with my teacher tomorrow.

I asked him about songwriting and he goes I know you like Metallica Steve looks like a fairly simple song like Enter sandman
when he showed me I was like wow, how did I not take notice before?

so he goes the first minute of the song they dont even do anything new hardly

so lets look at it......

Intro riff
Intro with some wah
a small count on the hat to bring drums
drums coming in..working a little groove, with intro riff
intro riff leaves and guitar comes in thumping dun dun dun dun.......
guitar adds more to the riff.... dun na na na
at this point it repeats few more times
then the drums doing a little build
AND BAM its goes full into a groove
still the same riff just played different......drums change.

a whole minute of pretty much nothing new least guitar wise,and yet in my opinion its an awesome intro, but imagine without all the little extra things, it would be very empty.....after he showed me that it totally brung a new light on thinking about writing parts.

I find it very hard though with loops to do such a thing, I told him I just record to loops and told me I should consider a way of making everything myself , to build the song MY WAY...so I plan on getting new programs to build drums,bass,etc......

Melody we talked about a fair bit and gave me a really good article on it.....showed many intersting points.

I will give you guys the link
smu.edu/totw/melody.htm

its a great read, whats really insterting is looking at the staff even if I read as slow a turtle granetd the rhythms and key is simple you can easily see how even the staff goes up and down working in a climax/tension.....

Melody is something I need to work , since truth is I hardly think or write them....if I do its by accident :|

I hope this helps you all as much as it has me I just need to begin to apply it and use it. :)








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			<title>Looking for opinions on a couple of songs</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/looking_for_opinions_on_a_couple_of_songs</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hey all,

long time.  Got a couple of new tunes I wrote and have posted.  If anyone would be willing to take a listen and provide any feedback on how to make the songs better, I would appreciate it.

song 1:  Harry gloo - Whiskey flow
song 2: Harry gloo - Just the way

both songs can be found at www.soundclick.com/harrygloo

thanks,
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			<title>Need help coming up with soloing ideas.</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/need_help_coming_up_with_soloing_ideas</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I often feel like i use the same stuff too repetatively in my solos. I play mostly metal so i play alot of Dminor and Eminor. and harmonic minors. But does can anyone give me ideas so i don't keep playing the same things? Whether it be new scales to play or scales to play over the scales i already use. Or it could be new techniques and stuff. ]]></description>
			<author>Aaron Lee</author>
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			<title>Wondering...</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[So this is a pretty moronic question to ask, but I want to see what you guys' answers are.

What, in your opinion, makes a good song? What, in your opinion, makes a great song?

It's kinda stupid if you get answers like "a tight band, great vocals, and a solo only if the song needs it", because stuff like that *is* necessary. I mean, aside from obvious stuff, what makes a good song.

For that matter, how do you define a song?

Everyone has their opinions, and is entitled to them. I want to know yours.]]></description>
			<author>siddp</author>
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			<title>Are you writing?</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Anyone writing songs right now?

If so could you explain how you are or do write a song.

Thanks 

I also have an idea to write in a key and people add to it

what's a key that is not used a lot?]]></description>
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			<title>Check out all 3 music videos from my new EP \'Elecoustic\'</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/check_out_all_3_music_videos_from_my_new_ep_elecoustic</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi to all- newbie to guitar.com and the forum. Glad to be here!

My name is Ron- I'm a new Christian rock recording artist. I've played guitar for most of my life, and been a songwriter for over 25 years. I just released my 3-song EP 'Elecoustid' on iTunes, Rhapsody, etc. All 3 songs have associated music videos. The 'single', Free Man, has gotten some press on SPIN.com, Hard Music Magazine, LPPNET.com, and Powermetal.de. in Germany. The hook to the video is that the entire thing was created in Flash. Well, minus the lead guitar break, that is.

Anyway- take a look at the videos if you can. Again, I'm glad to be here! Hope to make many virtual friends here.. :-)

Thanks!

Ron]]></description>
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			<title>A slow jam</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/a_slow_jam</link>
			<description><![CDATA[http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=123578 - The Jam
http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=123579- my jam on it

Where are all the jams at, did they just stop jeez??
Well Iam praciting major scales mainly, the Key is G major but you can also use G major pentatonic,E minor and pentatonioc too and I dont know the tempo...but its slow :)

I tried to make my jam decent for once did like 20 or so takes before having all the licks the way I wanted and if its out of key time or whatever tell me,I will return the favor lol...

so lets go guys start jamming!

PS I tried to do arrpegios/sweep at the end tell if you liked it?]]></description>
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			<title>Ghostriders on the Fly (JTC)</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Just to break the "Deadness" of the forum tonight.  :)

Here is my latest ...   thing.

I call it Ghostriders on the Fly.  
Catch the audio only version on Icomp at http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=122680.

Comments appreciated but not necessary.  
Hope you dig it!]]></description>
			<author>JTC</author>
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			<title>Pollution Politics</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/pollution_politics</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I did this song along time ago, and with all the talk and thoughts on mind I found I had come to re visit the song and re did it. I still owe Leif for giving me some lyrical ideas oh and Fred Iam still saving the golden parachute for the right moment ;)
 

I don't care if the vocals suck or whatever really I just want to send a message I guess?

so thats what I know do you think the lyrics were good or did the job....or the point....?

http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=122411]]></description>
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			<title>James Bond Theme</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I was listening to james bond theme and thought man it would be cool to learn it on guitar so I did..lol.....if learning Mister Sandman was half as easy as james bond Id probably be done with it, but learning that one is taking awhile ha....

heres the theme song for comparison sake.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii1tc493bZM
http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=122095

so what do you think pretty close?

I found the guitar tone in there to bad hard to match ><

PS is this a jazz song?, if so I dig this kind of jazz :)]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Using effects and different loops</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/using_effects_and_different_loops</link>
			<description><![CDATA[http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=122000

Well alright, since I said I think almost no one Icompositions really gives HONEST feedback, I thought Id ask yall, one thing I do besides the cliche BS is I like to use alot of effects, and almost random loops. this is something I had been messing with in the past week spare time Id record a different track for each effect then mess with it......

this one here I used octave,phaser, auto wah, delay/reverb.....even used a slide for one part (Ibz thanks using your slid made me think about).I decided to save any distortion  for the last part of the song....

I dont know what genre or style this is? random crap? :D lol

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			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>I dont feel the need</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/i_dont_feel_the_need</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Well I when I first started posting songs/jams almost a year ago I think know.....I sucked pretty bad overall from production to playing but I have been messing with little there still here and there even recorded some verse and parts I thought were good enough with all parts more like chunks......

but I dont feel the need to post music and ask for opinions or advice hardly anymore its more so with the people of icompositions its nothing personal but after awhile of hearing "nice track" "sounds great" and other repeated and rather soulless and un-opinionated comments I lost interest, least with you guys I get something a little more but even here I feel the need not to as much.

not to mention there rating system is about a HUGE waste I have gotten to the point of disabling now,  because its all stars half the time,.......... its perfect 5/5?, yeah right.....OK.]]></description>
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			<title>Metal Guitar.</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Ok, So me and my friend Brett ( Drums ) have started playing together and we're playing the heavier stuff like Whitechapel, Iwrestledabearonce, Suicide Silence, and All Shall Perish. And I was wondering if anybody could help me with the writing? Like I did ok but now I have written nothing in a week! Help!]]></description>
			<author>Trey</author>
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			<title>Man! I wish I would have written that!</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/man_i_wish_i_would_have_written_that</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Is there that one song that you wish you would have written? Lets try to stay away from answers that just brought in a lot of revenue (Achy Breaky heart, Livin La Vidda Loca ext) 

I would have to say that I wish I would have written Brad Paisley's "Ticks".  Not because it was a semi-sucsessful single but the humor it right up my alley. The first time I heard it I went "Why didn't i think of that?"]]></description>
			<author>Marshall2288</author>
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			<title>When bordem hits you....</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/when_bordem_hits_you</link>
			<description><![CDATA[http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=121554

this crap came out of me , well I had an extra day off, since I worked  a double and lord knows you wont get overtime nowadays so....I thought why not only been mesing around here and there, so I did a little jam song and I was slightly inspired from TRYING to learn Chet Akins mr sandman song to play a bit different.....it came out more blue/rock than I had intended I thought it was gonna be very rock.....but I don't think so....


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			<title>I\'m torn about how to wrap it up</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/im_torn_about_how_to_wrap_it_up</link>
			<description><![CDATA[So I finally put drums to that song I was making and it's not bad. The original plan was now to emulate vocals by playing high up the neck of the bass. The plan was to emulate overall a certain band's style and vocals are an essential part of that sound.

However, this is possibly the last tune I will record in a long while. I'm leaving abroad for studies and lugging my electric along is not a top priority. Plus it's bad first impression if I show up at the dorm carrying a noise machine (even though that would require an amp). And I won't have a computer for a while either and when I do get one it will be a laptop so it's questionable what recordings I'll be able to make. Unless my bro trades me the toneport I gave him for my pod2.

So I have an itch to solo. The way I've organized things there is no solo break, because the break is taken over by the clean guitar track. So I'm inclined to wankfest it.


Stick to the plan or throw a guitarfest? Or both? Or even throw it out there for all of you to give me your own guitarfest version to have something to listen to until I can get my hands on the electric again?]]></description>
			<author>ibzRG</author>
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			<title>Opinions on this song?</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/opinions_on_this_song</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I picked up my acoustic and started playing and had some lyrics Id been messing with and this came out, I did sing and play so the quality sucks but more curious for the song itself?



thanks, and I know I don't play as much but I still do ;)
http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=121127

I feel pretty gay playing/singing this song up but you all insist I sound like Steve so there it is lol......]]></description>
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			<title>Choices</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/choices</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I've posted a very rough and green version of this previously.  

It's much better now if I do say so myself, but is without lyrics at the moment. 

Interrested in your guys' likes and dislikes about this one, and possibly searching for a singer?  :D]]></description>
			<author>Bobby Fioretti</author>
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			<title>A Song </title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I'm in the process of making a new song(If you can even call it that, it's basically a little tune). It's very simple and consists of the chords: G major, C major, D major, and E major. I can't get it on video yet, I'll probably touch it up a little bit then have it on here. ]]></description>
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			<title>New Original Piece</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/new_original_piece</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I've been working on this one for a few days.

I know it has extreme potential, but apparently I have failed to tap into that, and turned it into something completely bizarre.

Interrested in your guys' thoughts and opinions, and maybe some suggestions. I'd like for this to be an actual song with lyrics and all that, and I know I can do this, I just happened to swing a different way at the moment because I dont have lyrics for it. 

All original but the drums, which I got for free off some drum track site.  

Thanks guys!]]></description>
			<author>Bobby Fioretti</author>
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			<title>Shallow Pulse</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/shallow_pulse</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This is the first complete guitar instrumental I've done in a long time.  

I think it sound's ok.  
http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=118136

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			<author>JTC</author>
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			<title>How do you create music?</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/how_do_you_create_music</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This is something I find interesting. The initial idea, how it's 'sketched' down, and how you approach the instrumentation. I wanna know... Do you just 'make it up' and go for it, responding to the ideas you already have? Or do you 'pre-write' it and then go about learning the nasty-ass crap you invented?

I've had somewhat of a problem articulating the ideas I have in my head. I was always kind of a 'make it up' and layer it over, begin with something and workhorse your way through it. Now Today, I tried something, ummm a bit bizarre.

I sang my ideas, recorded 'em down and am now sussing through it all and assigning proper instrumentation to it. I mean, I recorded me singing what I thought was a complete bassline, drum bit, guitar part, and even a vocal line. Later on tonight I'll post the original 'naked sketch', alongside the finished version for your perusal.

Ad, yeah I'm nervous as fuck posting this, 'cause it's a pretty damn wierd way of doing things, but it feels like the only way to get what I hear down is to pretend I'm a drum, guitar, etc. and then learn it on 'real' instruments afterwards. lol We'll see, eh?

Now besides this, how do YOU do it? What works for you to get original, emotional music that's YOU down?]]></description>
			<author>Zombre</author>
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			<title>Can I hear a riff from you?</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/can_i_hear_a_riff_from_you</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Ive noticed the best part about songs (sides from a great solo ;) are those riffs or catchy melodies or whatever I guess you want to call it exactly, you guys have heard my cliche metal riffs......

but Id love to hear something from all of you, does not matter the style! rock,jazz,blues,metal,country etc......  just upload it , if you want to you can add a little drums/bass for structure, I hope to hear some cool stuff

PS if I like it , you have to tab /explain it to me :D]]></description>
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			<title>Sometimes it does not need a solo</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/sometimes_it_does_not_need_a_solo</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Just curious have any of you guys felt that some songs dont need a solo, like they need almost an extra theme or maybe even a break down you might say

I have had a song or two where I felt I could put a solo, but was like hey does it really need to be there I could do without....?

I know right.......... what Iam thinking? NO GUITAR SOLO WTF?!

any comments on such on a thing?]]></description>
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			<title>Looking for a well put catchy solo</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/looking_for_a_well_put_catchy_solo</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I have a song , that I did a solo on but was wondering what other ideas you guys might have for it, I would like to hear some submissions if you wanna give it a shot, if I like it Ill use it but if not then its going in the trash

or if you have some licks I like Ill steal them and use em :)

Id like to have the solo right after the middle of the song where it can kind of breaks down then goes back in

http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=117501

(the vocals are not set in stone or plan to do them just to give others an idea)]]></description>
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			<title>Did I steal this riff?</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/did_i_steal_this_riff</link>
			<description><![CDATA[http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=117325
Is this riff from some where Its sound familiar or am I crazy...?

I wanted to add something to the F# thing but stealing isnt cool :D]]></description>
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			<title>F# or G?</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/f_or_g</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I have little riff Iam working on and was wondering what you thought
http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=117214

the first one is G second time is F#]]></description>
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			<title>Some times</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=117140
I have a new song that I have done it hits a little personal for me but I wanted to know what you thought

looking for input on anything vocals,mix,guitar,song writing,etc.....]]></description>
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			<title>VNV Nation Orchestra Cover</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/vnv_nation_orchestra_cover</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This started as just a piano transcription, but morphed into, well, strings being added.  The goal was to gain experience using Cubase + having to worry about cellos and violins.  Although there's no guitar in this, I'm open to recording advice and critique!  Please let me know if you have any suggestions!  

If you don't know the original song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ftP6N-b1d0


My version:

http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=116852]]></description>
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			<title>Is it just me or do many guitarists seam to be more interested in guitar than music?</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/is_it_just_me_or_do_many_guitarists_seam_to_be_more_interested_in_guitar_than_music</link>
			<description><![CDATA[During the 90's the guitar solo became more and more scarce. Bands that still featured guitar solo's seamed to be approaching the lead break from a new refreshing angle.
The 80's cliches of long hair, dive bombs, sweep picking and pinch harmonics were steadily replaced with more song orientated features like catchy phrases, ambiance, motifs and a general sense of purpose. Either the listeners, producers, musicians or maybe a fragile balance of all were demanding more from a lead break in the form of less.

By the end of the 90's you were lucky to here a guitar solo that lasted any longer than 8 bars (if that) unless you were listening to blues or metal. Possibly the most poignant indicator of this shift in contemporary rock music was made brutally apparent by the common guitar magazine. Fast approaching the turn of a new millennium and what faces were popping up on the covers of guitar mags? The same old dudes! Jimi, Jimmy, Slash, BB, Kirk, Eric, Eddie, Pete, the prog virtuosos and the odd new metal artist. 
So the times they were a changing and all this meant for shaggy haired rock guitarist who had spent the last 10 years practicing Joe Satriani licks in their bedrooms, was that less and less girls were turning up to there gigs on the weekends to listen to their dated and unimaginative sets.

As a songwriter this actually pleases me greatly, because in the time it would take me to drill a Dorian mode back and forward and every which way, alternating, variating and shredderizing perfectly to my metronome set at 180 bpm, I could have written a few really good pieces of music. 
What I can't deny is the need to lock yourself away and hone in on whatever guitar skills you are using and get them solid - with out just establishing deep roots for bad habits.
And as a warm-blooded 22 year old male musician I can not resist the overwhelming urge to jump and scream when a great guitarist does launch into a perfectly placed, well crafted, gut rotting lead break, but where is the middle ground?

Are there lead guitarists who have an ear for music and a passion for song, guitarist who are sensitive to a piece of art and can play one note with so much emotion that it destroys any amount of fretwank going on round the corner at the local blues bar's open mic night?



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			<title>How do you progress..</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/how_do_you_progress</link>
			<description><![CDATA[in songwriting I mean how do you know you ve gotten better? Guitar its easier you eithier your faster, timing,phrasing, theory or whatever

but what about song writing what aspects do I need to look at ,tone,theme,lyrics,....?

I mean Iam tired of sumbiting songs just pointless spinning my wheels here....]]></description>
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			<title>Waistin My Time</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/waistin_my_time</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Good lord I almost hesitate to put this out there with the level of stuff I've been listening to lately that's being posted but here it goes.

Ok first let me apologise for my singing..  I wrote this to represent my work with my everyday patients and tolorence. I've been doing very well but in my pratice it's not enough to remain at peace outwardly but also what's going on inside my head. Anyways after a bit of meditation and a reflection this is what came through today... and yes I know there's more clipping in here than what goes on in a florist,  But that's what just came out. Also any advice in vocals is welcome... like... Get Somebody else to sing. LOL 

http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=116150

Oh and of course the lyrics for those that want to sing along... or maybe feel free to redo them... Think I might cast a net out to Icomp to see if I get any takers.

I've been standin in line for a long time 
You are payin with change your a dumb ass
I need someone with speed so come on
Feel free to let on by let me go past

Oh wastin my time
Please get out of my way 
You're wastin my time
Please get out of my way

You are going to slow in the fast lane 
I wasnt to get to my house  some day
You seem to think this shit is some game
I'm gonna get you outa my way

You're wastin my time
Please get out of my way 
Your wastin my time
Please get out of my way]]></description>
			<author>Jesse</author>
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			<title>Checkout my new tune, inspired by guitar.com!</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/checkout_my_new_tune_inspired_by_guitarcom</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hey guys! Checkout a new song of mine,  this was inspired by the Hendrix-Vai debate... I thought I would attempt to merge the two! Don't know if it worked and the ending needs work but its OK! Enjoy!

http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=116091]]></description>
			<author>Greg D</author>
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			<title>Trying new tricks</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/trying_new_tricks</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We have all as guitar players fallen into that 'rut' at one point or another. We never think of silly little things that may push the harmonic side of what we are trying to do outward. Step in Mattias, master of all freak and wonderful. Have a go on your own songs to make a little difference!!!


Its fun too, and can kick out a rhythm piece with added edge!!!


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			<author>Father Dougal Maguire.</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>For collab reference:  What does everyone play?  </title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/for_collab_reference__what_does_everyone_play</link>
			<description><![CDATA[For future collaboration, what does everyone here play?  And what software/equipment do you use?  Farlow made the comment that he would love to see this turned into forum members making music with each other as much as possible, and hey - that sounds great!  

If this hasn't been done before, I thought it would be a good idea to take stock of what each member interested in a collaboration can do.  Here's what I can do/record:


Live Instruments:

Guitar
Bass (I just have one, don't ask me unless it's easy)
Piano

Recording interface: 

X-FI soundcard 
Cubase Se 

Software:  

MOTU Symphonic Instrument
Reason 4.0  
Amplitube 2
Battery 3

So if you need Strings or wind instruments or electronic synths, whatever, I would be happy to help!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Need someone for a solo</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/need_someone_for_a_solo</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Iam doing a cover on metallica-enter sandman, I got everything including vocals which sound pretty bad lol, but its basically done I just want some who has better technique, and a whammy bar for the solo and you need wah of course :)

message me or reply here thanks!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Groovin (re do)</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/groovin_re_do</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I re did a song that I had done a while back and its not metal :), the first one I wish I still had for comprasion sakes but I deleted it a while back but I think this version is much better I think atleast


http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=115288

and I know the little breathing thing in between the beats is cheesy but I thought it worked lol]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>I\'ve lost my Mojo!</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/ive_lost_my_mojo</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Heya. I'm badly in need of help with some serious writers block. I used to write loads of music, of good quality. It was never a matter of finding inspiration as I could write all the time. However for the last year, my inspiration has disapeared. It has happened gradually but it's definately being getting worse and now I can't write anything that I'm happy with. Has anybody got any tip on how to sort this cos I'm starting to panic and wondering if it's a permanent thing.
Cheers.]]></description>
			<author>norway</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>questions on modes</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/questions_on_modes</link>
			<description><![CDATA[how exactly are modes used? i don't really understand it at all? Words like phrygian aeolian lycrian ETC... are they scales or modes or both. Please help]]></description>
			<author>Aaron Lee</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Show what you got at Hottest New Artist</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/show_what_you_got_at_hottest_new_artist</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Have some good submits but no guitar this is a unique competition with great opportunity, check it out let the world here your chords... at hottestnewartist.com!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Version 1 vs 2</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/version_1_vs_2</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hey Farlow Iam re visting an old song that you were helping me with but I kinda threw it away and brung it back now

so should I stay with the first one or the new second version?

http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=105359 - 1


http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=113365 - 2


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			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Anyone want to sing or write lyrics for a Metal project? $$$</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/anyone_want_to_sing_or_write_lyrics_for_a_metal_project_</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This guy is looking for a vocalist and/or songwriter to record some metal songs with him. You can listen to one of his demos at that link - just hit the Play icon next to MetalDemo1.
If you are interested, join that site so you can leave him a message. I don't know that guy, he's only joined that site recently, so I don't know how real the $5-10K is. If you swap a few messages with him, you can form your own opinion.]]></description>
			<author>farlow</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>What do ya think guys?!! I just joined icompositions!</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/what_do_ya_think_guys_i_just_joined_icompositions</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hey guys,
Another tune form my forthcoming album... Check it out, what do we think?!

Thanks 

Greg.]]></description>
			<author>Greg D</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>New track - GuamOrama</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/new_track__guamorama</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This is a track I did tonight. The drums are from a guy in Japan who sent me some tracks to play with. I did 3 guitar tracks over the drums/vocal with Acoustica Mixcraft. I used my Samick LaSalle archtop through a Laney LX12 10W with no effects, mic'ed with a Shure 14A into PC. It's called GuamOrama because the Japanese guy just got back from a holiday in Guam.

I want to encourage more members, particularly younger players to post soundclips. This isn't YouTube! We won't just slag you off because we're losers with nothing better to do. I only spent 3 hours on this so why not upload and post some of YOUR stuff?]]></description>
			<author>farlow</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>My love</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/my_love</link>
			<description><![CDATA[What do you guys think of this song its way off from my usaul rock/metal stuff and are the vocals/lyrics to cheesy or do you think I should try and finish it?

also I could use more ideas if you have any or want to collab.

http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=112501]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>guitar pro?</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/guitar_pro</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hey, I've been considering getting guitar pro to use instead of scratch paper when writing songs.

basically i just want to know from those of you who have it if it is worth the 60$ or whatever, cuz i don't have much money.]]></description>
			<author>Mixolydian</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Types of scales</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/types_of_scales</link>
			<description><![CDATA[most of the time when i play solo's i use just a typical minor pentatonic. or just the minor scale of that key. i was wondering is there any other scales that are good for metal and hard rock? what's a harmonic major? what's a diminished scale? i just wanna learn new things like this so i can make different sounding stuff when i play. please give me information regarding this sort of thing.]]></description>
			<author>Aaron Lee</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Please Kind Sir Refrain from Vomiting on my Footwear</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/please_kind_sir_refrain_from_vomiting_on_my_footwear</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Ok so on friday I asked for ideas for a song.  Well one of JTC's ideas was "Don't puke on My shoes" so with that. Ladies and gentlemen here is my Saturday evening's work "Please Kind Sir Refrain from Vomiting on my Footwear"

Hope you all like it as much as I enjoyed drinking and writing and recording it. :)

http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=110128


As always comments and critiques are welcome... but really hell it;s a song about puking on shoes. :P


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			<author>Jesse</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Topic for a Song / Give me somthing to do this wekend</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/topic_for_a_song__give_me_somthing_to_do_this_wekend</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Ok so unless somthing totally goes wrong I'm gonna actually have a couple hours this weekend to play with my toys but as of right now I really have no inspirations so I figure maybe throw it out to you guys to maybe pick a genra and title/subject for the song.  So far the only idea that I have is to right a thrash song about people not using  their turn signals.  I don't know... Nothing real serious just figured it'd be fun to let you guys choose and hopefully I'll get it done and uploaded by the end of the weekend.]]></description>
			<author>Jesse</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>break it down</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/break_it_down</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ive been hearing this term alot lately called breakdowns, can anyone give a breif explination? i probably already know it, its just that i didnt know the term for it T.T]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Copyright</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/copyright</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Well my band decided that we are going to enter the Colgate Country SHowdown and the way to win is write your own songs but they say that you need to provide proof of your copyright, does anyone know where to apply for a copyright?]]></description>
			<author>Jared</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>The Oscar for the grossest lyrics of all time goes to.......</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/the_oscar_for_the_grossest_lyrics_of_all_time_goes_to</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I've got this song on high rotation at the moment. I love the lyrics - they bring back so many memories. It's "Drunk" by Bumblefoot from the 1998 album Hands. The lyrics aren't as gross as his other favourite "Life inside your ass"


You're a pain in my ass
You make me wanna die
Or kill or try to forget the remains of my life

I feel so hostile when you're around
Stumbling in the dark, through the trailer park
While the sky's falling down

I see your face in every drop of golden urine
Reflections rippling in the bowl, the room is spinning
I fall to my knees, oh God, please, I'm losing everything
Retasting nachos, exhaling beer, I love getting drunk

I faked a back injury to stay unemployed
But now the nagging pain is real
And we're both in the void

It's time for dinner, while the dog food's still cold
I'm watching the game, words grow loud and profane
I storm out the door

I used to love you many years ago
But my blood content changed
Those days so far away, and so many to go

Defacing my clothes with belly stain
And smelling like a skunk
Replacing myself in public places
I love getting...

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			<author>farlow</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Warning!! This post may contain references to ambient music</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/warning_this_post_may_contain_references_to_ambient_music</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Why isn't this working. I'm trying to put a guitar track over this spacescape. Do I need the guitar cleaner? dirtier? fatter? thinner? do I just need it played by someone else? more structure? less?

I just can't get anywhere with this.

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=916419&content=songinfo&songID=7379804
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			<author>farlow</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>insanity </title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/insanity</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I am starting to write a bit of songs and the question comes up...do I want to make this mean something, or just go with something completely insane?
I dont know if anyone else has this or if I am just insane. Anyways what do you think? ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Go by what sounds good/music theory</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/go_by_what_sounds_goodmusic_theory</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I know that's a vague title but I wasn't sure what to call this. Do you guys write songs based on actual keys and notes or just with whatever sounds good? Everyone tells me my guitar stuff sounds great but when they ask me what key I played it in I'm at a loss and I feel dumb. I just have ideas and I turn them into music. I get ideas from everywhere and everything, and the music just comes. Sure, that sounds kinda sappy and bad-movieish but it's true! Comments please!!!!!!!!! 

"Music makes you smarter and cooler"]]></description>
			<author>Gibson LP Custom</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Beginning songwriting</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/beginning_songwriting</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hey guys,

I just joined today and I have a question to kick my time here off. How would you recommend I start writing my own songs? I have some pretty cool sounding ideas, but I want to turn them into music. I have some basic knowledge of scales and keys, but I usually just write by what sounds good, and not so much specific notes. Half the time I'm not sure what exact notes I'm playing. So do you guys have any tips for me? I probably didn't explain myself properly, so questions and/or comments are welcome. Peace. ]]></description>
			<author>Gibson LP Custom</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>i stole this idea</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/i_stole_this_idea</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I always end up playing the same licks..so if you have something cool you wanna share tab it out!

and speed doesnt matter...I think the melody is a lot more important than how fast you can play it.

like I said...I kinda stole this idea..but Im working on writting a concept album with a friend and my writting is starting to sound all the same..so I figure this will be a good idea to help some people get out of their box.

well...go for it!




ps: also does anyone know of software that works on mac that could help me tab things out so I dont have to do it manually?

thankssssss!]]></description>
			<author>liz</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>How Do You Write A Song?</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/how_do_you_write_a_song</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I need help with song writting.....i really dont know how.What do you have to do]]></description>
			<author>Trevor Bell</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Attitude Unjust</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/attitude_unjust</link>
			<description><![CDATA[http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=106839

Yet I have another song (sorry if I bug you guys too much :p) but my last song dark days I dont know I couldn't get it going anywhere?? but Iam gonna save it for later and see what happens ya know, but right know I like this song Iam making

I really hate all my vocals on my songs this sound crappy so much I have a few tender moments lol, but I cant beat around the bush they suck.
I need help with lyrics/vocals mainly I wanna know you think of those anyways? I also wanna add more lines that fit it well and something with the title of the song too

I want constructive criticism like bach did and how yall usually do theres no good in covering my shit in candy cuz itll still taste like shit ya know?

oh the solo I busted of the wah pedal for it which is funy when I first got I thought "man Ill never put this thing down" and this probably the 4th or 5th time Ive used it ever

Oh I tried not to be so thrashy on this song too

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			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Writing multiple parts to overlay</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/writing_multiple_parts_to_overlay</link>
			<description><![CDATA[So how do you guys/girls go about orchestrating a tune with multiple parts for different instruments?

Looking back at the latest couple fo tunes I've put together, I found out that what works best for my is to go at it a bit in a random and detached kind of way. First I write the driving melody of the piece. And then with just the key in mind and a vague idea of the overall movement I try to come up with parts for the other instruments as if the lead melody didn't exist. Once I have an idea of what I want to do with the instrument part I'm working on, I test it against the main melody part and make adjustments as necessary.
The plus side of this process is that I can avoid sticking the rythm guitar or bass to following the lead melody like baby ducks... So it gives a certain freedom to the piece with counter movements and interesting intervals and sounds that would be hard to think of without being good at theory stuff.]]></description>
			<author>ibzRG</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>New song (Long day's Run</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/new_song_long_days_run</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Haven't really come up with any music for this one, but I liked the lyrics enough to type them down. Let me know your honest opinion.

It's been a long day's run and I'm ready to hide
It's my time and I'm shootin' my pride
A hardened day with a cover stoned
Night has come and my mind is blown.

Chorus

I'm tired and I wanna go home 
My eyes are dry and my mind is blown
The deserts ghosts are blowin'
Their true intentions showin'

But I'm tired and I wanna go home

Chorus end

The Pain is gone now and my eyes are red
My bodys still and they think I'm dead.
Take me up and close me down
The box is dark and there is no sound.

Chorus

The air is thin and time is short
I can move again and it's startin to hurt
The earths to heavy and I can't escape
My mind is blow and it's sealed my fate.

Chorus and end solo thing.

So? What do you guys think?]]></description>
			<author>JohnnyBoyJohnson</author>
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			<title>Thunder Grave (Instrumental)</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/thunder_grave_instrumental</link>
			<description><![CDATA[http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=106074
Well I made this mostly for fun but I also wanted to know what should I work I know the lead needs work I did some weird stuff on purpose for the rhythm/lead to change it up and some of it does need work/made mistakes the arrpegios/sweeps mainly well I am not trying full sweeps till I get the 3 and 4 note stuff down first then I figured the rests of the sweeps will come easier?

Ive been messing around with chord shapes not too many notes since it does not blend well with distortion but to kinda flavor I guess? I dunno lol

does it sound in time?
what riffs did you like?
all that good stuff etc.....]]></description>
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			<title>Rudolf the Blood stained Reindeer had a very tragic life</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/rudolf_the_blood_stained_reindeer_had_a_very_tragic_life</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Rudolf the Blood stained Reindeer had a very Tragic  life
And if you ever heard about it, 
you’d say He committed some pretty horrific crimes

All of the other Reindeers used to laugh and call Him names,
Until poor Bloody Rudolf had them fixed good in His rifle sights

They never let bloody Rudolf join in any Reindeer Games,
And Now they are rotting in their neglected Reindeer Graves!!!!

Then one Bloody Christmas eve, when the voices in Rudolf’s head had said,
Rudolf, If You purchase that High powered Rifle, you can set things right………

And now the other surviving Reindeer, shudder at the very thought of His name
Rudolf the Bloody Reindeer, “You’ll go down in Infamy!!!!!!!”


Metal001
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			<author>metal001</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Second song (Untitled)</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/second_song_untitled</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I kinda wanted to stray away from the kinda stereotypical western theme of my last song, so I pretty much just started typing and this is what came out. Excuse the possible lack of rythm as I haven't come up with ANY music with this yet. I would like some feedback though, also, if you have any suggestions for a song title than please speak out :D For some reason I hear a Red Hot chili peppers, flea like bass line in my head when I read these lyrics, a bass that can play lead.


The samurai's eyes are set to kill
But in his mind he's asking if this is real
Heart of a warrior and mind of a poet
His way is the way that ends lives to show it

(Chorus? maybe)

Worlds are turnin
People's laughin
Age's passin'
Life's movin' on (pause between movin' and on)

(Chorus end)

It's a hard world for this one guy
His business is dyin' and he's askin why
He's spent his whole live, livin' to please
But today the worlds got him on his knees

(Chorus)

A woman beat is not a woman loved
How can she know her life while bein' pushed and shoved
She married young to her fathers friend
And now she spends her time crying again.

(Chorus)

There are two that live and wish for death
While one was here just to show the rest
Lives are lives and precious they are
So why not live without the scars

They're so many people in this world of ours
I just wish we'd spend our time gazing at stars
No one can tell what the future holds
All I wanna do is just break the molds so (Pause between molds and so, hold so)

(Chorus)
One ]]></description>
			<author>JohnnyBoyJohnson</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Possible Song Lyrics for:   No Beer in the House</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/possible_song_lyrics_for___no_beer_in_the_house</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Yea it's actually Hysterical though: 

I came here to learn about the site 
I came here to ask how the site works 
I came here to find out I already should have known what I needed to know before coming to this site. 
But how could I know what I did not know until I came to this site. 
I see I am judged harshly for not knowing what I need to know to come to this site. 
I see when I say OK I will have to get some software and equipment I do not already own it is not good enough for this site 
I see coming to this site is like being married --- without the payoff ( unless, without the sex, you like to just plain get f****d ) 
I see coming to this site is a lot of fun for those who like to beat up on Me and other new guys 
I think I need a truck load of Beers. 
I think I need a truck load of Beers, and then write some more song lyrics inspired by getting f****d at this site. 
I think I am having some fun, and can write good songs from these experiences so far. 
I think it would all be good, but I do not even have one Beer in the house. 
I think I am laughing about My experience here. 
I am thinking though, instead, I am going to have to be sad, because there is no Beer in the house. 

......That poor song about Beer is so sad, because it's such a fast paced goof, on, and for, the Poor, Noble, and so misunderstood art of drinking Beer!!!!
Unlike My Noble effort, to elevate Beer upon the Pedestal of Our Drinking Devotion!!!!
I think The Beer needs more respect, than that funny little song is willing to give to it!!!!
I think We should have some "Regal Stuff" and "Regalia" like Great Britain ---and "Knight Beer" in the United States!!!!!!
And We can have a Color Guard, like they have at Buckingham Palace, but Ours would be for Beer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And We shall build a Castle and a few Micro-Breweries inside, because "If You Build It they will come," where We can drink, and pay homage to Beer!!!!!!
And We can import Beers, from all over this fine land, to the "Castle Of Beer," where we may drink that "Noble Beverage" !!!!!!!!
And Partake in songs of it's "Magnificent Character"!!!!!!!!!!!

For those about to Drink, We salute you!!!!!!!!!!!
For those about to Drink, We Salute you!!!!!!!!!!!
For those about to Drink, We salute you!!!!!!!!!
For those about to Drink, Fire!!!!!
We Salute You!!!!!!
We Salute You!!!!!
We Salute You!!!!!
For those about to Drink, Fire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We Salute You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Metal001]]></description>
			<author>metal001</author>
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			<title>Johnny law (first song I've ever wrote)</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/johnny_law_first_song_ive_ever_wrote</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Keep in mind that this is suppose to be a blues song, with a few BB King style solos here and there. Anyways, give me some feed back on the first song I've ever wrote.
Ignore the strereotypical country theme of the song lol.


I saw him comin' from a mile away
He'd never see...the light of day.
But I was wrong
'bout just one thing
The judge was strong
and my neck would hang

(Chorus start)

You can run
But you can't hide!
Johnny Law, with his gun by his side.
He'll take the shot, He'll get the kill
The bounty on your head will be your livin' Will!

(Chorus end)

I walked in
Their eyes went wide
I stood straight with my
hands by my side
The lawyers said
I was an evil man
They just spoke that
I had a plan!

The forman stood as 
he opened his mouth
90 years...
in a place down south.
6 years in
I broke out 
and I ran to a place 
where I can scream and shout!

(Chorus)

I got to mexico
took a few days
The dust was rollin'
like a desert haze
Little did I know
Johnny was comin'
He came upon me
His guns were showin'

He took a shot
I took a fall
He took me back in a coffin tall!

(Chorus)

(Some kind of solo)

(Chorus and end solo)

So? How bad is it?]]></description>
			<author>JohnnyBoyJohnson</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Vehicular Tobogganing is the way to go!!!! </title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/vehicular_tobogganing_is_the_way_to_go</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Vehicular Tobogganing is the way to go!!!! 
When it snows the blood will flow!!!!
Vehicular Tobogganing is the way to go!!!! 

Burnt, bent Metal, and Broken Bones!!!!
Vehicular Tobogganing is the way to go!!!! 


Wind, Rain, Sleet, Ice, and Snow!!!!!
Always makes for a Winter’s show!!!!
See all the tragedies as they unfold!!!!
Vehicular Tobogganing is the way to go!!!! 


Metal001

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			<author>metal001</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>The Three song Ideas I posted each have something unexpected about them, what do you think, do ...</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/the_three_song_ideas_i_posted_each_have_something_unexpected_about_them_what_do_you_think_do_they_work</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I'm wondering what You might think of the concepts, in these songs, and the way I am developing them:

Do you like the hook, waiting in each of them for You?

Or do you think, they need a differnt direction?

Finding more Lyrics to expand them shouldn't be a problem, given time to mull word play, and concepts in play, ideas?

metal001]]></description>
			<author>metal001</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Just another psychotic episode</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/just_another_psychotic_episode</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Just another psychotic episode
Making it difficult to decide

All these voices in My head
Trying to push me aside

Don’t know what I’m going to do
Except kill ‘em all, to set myself free

They wont stand a chance with what I’ve got planned
Cause it ‘ill take em all out with in a massive killing spree

Don’t know what I’m doing in the Oval Office
Or how I got elected to the White House in this state

But I’m gonna cleanse this planet!!!!
And give mother nature a newly cleansed slate!!!!


Thank you.


Metal001]]></description>
			<author>metal001</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Blowin My head</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/blowin_my_head</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I had to quit playing My guitar
And now am always on the run

Can’t seem to get it together
Or find safety under the sun

Seems music is now digitally controlled
Masterminded by it’s electronics deep inside

But now that I’m on the run till the end of  time
With this feeling that I’ve no place to hide

Had plugged my new digital guitar into my new digital amp
Scared the hell out of me saying “you've’e got 10 seconds to comply”

So now I’m always on the run, cause the Matrix has found Me.
And, I gave up My music, and am hiding, now too afraid to try.

So now, hiding in Back Allys, playing old discarded tube amps I find
And their sabotaged, non digital electronics, are now always getting fried

Yea, playing the discarded electronics not designed for the Digitized-Matrix age, I'm just blowin My head
Yea playing these sabotaged amps, not designed for the Digitized-Matrix age, I'm just frying My head
Yea, playing discarded old analog amps, sabotaged by this Digital-Bitch age, I'm just fryin it's head.



thank you.


Metal001


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			<author>metal001</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>patching the holes in My Mind</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/patching_the_holes_in_my_mind</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Yea, wallowing in all my troubles
Years of therapy pressing from behind

Sinking ever deeper into heartache
Always feeling one step beyond the line

All kinds of psychotropic medications
Supposed to make everything all fine

Don’t know what to do to fight this tragedy of evil
Just Know I’ve got to stop it, before I loose My mind 

Years of these nightmares haunting me all of the time
About how these evil Aliens have been abducting Me

Years of endless desperation and panic
Never knowing if I’ll ever be totally free

To late to stop it once I had  finally discovered
How I have been forced towards the horrific grind

And That how all along it was secretly My Girlfriend
Psychically drilling holes into the back of My mind



Thank You.

metal001]]></description>
			<author>metal001</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>2 songs where to go next?</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/2_songs_where_to_go_next</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I have 2 song ideas

I have burning night which you guys have listened too 

Got rid of this song changed it.

I have an ideal or a starting I guess but Iam not 100% where to go next for the verse,chorus or anything really
and lyrics I have a bit of problem to a lot of ideas in my head but I can never can them out the way I want....specially matching the song itself and staying it all in time

oh yeah how does the timing sound on heavy push? I know the ending was not right I did that on purpose :P

How do you guys go about making a song?]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Guitar Jam - Jan.</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/guitar_jam__jan</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Ok guys I just recently bought a book on chords construction major scales,modes etc, ya know all that good stuff and it has like 20 backing tracks from jazz,country,rock metal and what not to practice your solos and tells you some suggested keys 

this backing is in F# minor(Aeolian) or minor pentatonic

I already laid my solo down, and the backing track is on the same page
http://www.netmusicians.org/index.php?section=user&value=fminorpenta


also how should I line them just in order I get them with a little pause and the count for the final mix?]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Another attempt at vocals</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/another_attempt_at_vocals</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I figured screw it if Iam going to want to do vocals I have to try to sing atleast and cant be shy about so I need some advice/tips 
are there warm ups
staying in key, pitch etc....
anyone else have experience with singing, I also wanted to learn an easy song accoustic to play at my shcool any ideas?(Iam gettin accoustic soon)

Ive taken 2 more stabs at doing vocals


This 1 which just opening vocals
http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=103967

the other is a backing song that I sung to for practice
http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=104122]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>No melody will come to me</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/no_melody_will_come_to_me</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I have the toughest time getting a song started. I can come up with the lyrics, and I can come up with the chords, though my chord structure is often repetitive and not very complex, but I really have an awful time coming up with a melody to a song, at least one that doesn't sound like somebody else's. I'm not trying to be overly complex, I just want to record something that sounds good. Any suggestions?]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Anyone drum?</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/anyone_drum</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I was wondering if anyone wanted to like collab on a song and if they drummed?I could use bass too

finding loops and the timing for a certain part is like close to impossible sometimes.
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			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>WRITING MUSIC</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/writing_music</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I have asked this question several times, and I always get great answers, like, make a song that tries to emulate a certain emotion, or that kind of thing. Last night, a friend of mine came up with a little riff, and I said that maybe if we both put our heads together, we could make it good. So I sat down, and did nothing. I would copy another song unknowingly, or just screw around with the same thing over and over again. How do you even begin to write a song?
As a beginner, and being young, I dont expect myself to go out and write a masterpiece on my first try. But how do I even get a start? Do I think up a chord progression first, do I think of lyrics first, do I make a catchy melody? Im just really lost here. Im sure this is a question that is difficult to answer, but what are some of the ways you guys write music? ]]></description>
			<author>Alski</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>42 ways to kill Hitler</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/42_ways_to_kill_hitler</link>
			<description><![CDATA[http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=102495

I made up a rather weird song I think? I wanted to add different instruments and what not so I found some string loops and gothic string loops etc........and tried them out I think I got a very dark kinda of feeling out of it, and watching that show today 42 ways to kill hitler made me get some ideas for it.

what do you think?]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>A new way of getting in...</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/a_new_way_of_getting_in</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The future of music industry belongs to the internet, this is a fact often mentioned by experts, and it's true!
There's a number of examples of musicians who "reached the sky" through the web first and made their way to the
top in a much easier way. Bringing their music to peoples ears around the world at the same time staying away
from big corporations.
The world evolves and traditional music companies are changing ways. Recently Myspace (leader of the revolution!)
formed it's own company (Myspace Records) having as a research field the world wide web. And the rest... are following.

Another company found success by getting involved with the new face of music industry.
Ourstage hosts music by new artists and simulates the worlds music scene. Having fair contests and voting and giving 
prizes each month for songs that do well.

--> $100 for channel top
--> $5000 for grand top
--> One high-ranking artist from the channel will be selected to receive a recording
deal with T-Pain's record label, Nappy Boy Digital, in collaboration with T-Pain.
--> Select high-ranking artists from each month's competitions on OurStage 
will be selected for a feature on AOL Music.

http://www.ourstage.com/go/mp

You can sign up as a music lover or have your music into test and check how the public reacts.
No charges.

Please check it out and let me hear your comments about the site or about the evolution of music industry.
I am a musicologist, I am involved with the music industry.
Contact me if you have any questions.

Marios (sthprk@hotmail.com)
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			<title>A slower solo</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/a_slower_solo</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Ok so I tried to take advice from you guys slow down, not run scales and try to just play I suppose oh and the pentatonic scales with the 5 shapes as helped as suggested.

EDIT: deleted this version]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Song writing and gear.</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/song_writing_and_gear</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Im trying to get in the sence of writing my own songs instead of playing other people songs. But every time I go to writhe am undecided. should I use this scale or vibrato this or slide that and its driving me nuts. Basicllay do you have any guitar songwriting advice to give me to quitet the constant brain storm.

Second question about gear. Ive used my eiephone les pual gibson for the longest and what a jackson brand guitar because I play ROCK/MEATL. which ones are for my money.]]></description>
			<author>Rock Animal</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Free Music Notation programs</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/free_music_notation_programs</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I used to use Finale Notepad, but now you have to pay for it.  

Before I actually pay the $10 to get the newest version, can anyone tell me if they know of a free music notation program that will allow me to write in music notation as well as tabs?]]></description>
			<author>David5094</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Is my timing better now?</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/is_my_timing_better_now</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Ok so its been a lttle while since I recorded something , I layed a little something down I put vocals on it too which was horrible but thought Id try, seriously if anyone wants to lay down vocals on it please do it :D

(myspace aint workin)
here it is  http://www.indabamusic.com/people/638282359 

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			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Lyrics</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/lyrics</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Here are some lyrics I wrote.
I'm trying to make them more socially relevant. They deal with the current situation in rural India right now (I'm Indian)
Please give me feedback ;)

In the Name of God

There's a blast in town
There're people running
There's madness in their eyes
They start gunning

They kill and they pillage
Fill their treasure hoard
They burn and they rape
In the name of God

Can you the children crying
Can you see their parents dying
All alone, resigned to their fate,
They grow up in a world of hate

[Bright light
Is shining
But the end of the night
Is so far away]


And as,
They suck us dry
Fanatics
Driven by lust and hate

They kill and they pillage
Fill their treasure hoard
They burn and they rape
In the name of God

why can't they just
find their own way
They laugh as they kill
Making us leap in and join the fray

Why can't they find their Stairway?
Leave us alone
And run away?

They kill and they pillage
Fill their treasure hoard
They burn and they rape
In the name of God]]></description>
			<author>siddp</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Lyrics : Relevant</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/lyrics__relevant</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I'm trying to write more socially relevant lyrics. Around this time, in the very backward parts of India (I'm Indian), people are being massacred. To add to that, a few bombs have blasted in major metros. All this has been done by extremist religious groups. So, I wrote these lyrics. A bit preachy, but what the hell!!

In the Name of God

There's a blast in town
There're people running
There's madness in their eyes
They start gunning

They kill and they pillage
Fill their treasure hoard
They burn and they rape
In the name of God

Can you the children crying
Can you see their parents dying
All alone, resigned to their fate,
They grow up in a world of hate

[Bright light
Is shining
But the end of the night
Is so far away]


And as,
They suck us dry
Fanatics
Driven by lust and hate

They kill and they pillage
Fill their treasure hoard
They burn and they rape
In the name of God

why can't they just
find their own way
They laugh as they kill
Making us leap in and join the fray

Why can't they find their Stairway?
Leave us alone
And run away?

They kill and they pillage
Fill their treasure hoard
They burn and they rape
In the name of God]]></description>
			<author>siddp</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Poetry Jam for my school</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/poetry_jam_for_my_school</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Well I heard about this from a friend of mine and I checked it out and it can be pretty much whatever you want nothing with sexual content or cussing but the rest is all good lyrics wise so I want to do a song that I had to tried to vocals on before, then kinda trahsed it but I thought this would be perfect timing ya know and I want to enter and try it out so,

This is what I got so far, think I should stick with it, add more,or toss it?

Pollution politics
gonna make me sick

pushing out lies
hope no one dies

filling the air
no your not fair


The wordly premonition
thought to be assassination

determination
driven by
discrimination

Polluted politics
like little ticks
playing our lives
like children with knives

Pick out things, that have NO RELATION
Focus on things, that have caused INFLATION

Economic crisis at a critical
candidates just being hypocritical

Americans heads turned and lost 
what happened to united we stand?
This hurts me, grinds me, all the most
Are we still the people of this land?

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			<title>I'm finally going to do it...</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/im_finally_going_to_do_it</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I'm searching for a band to include myself in. I've been hiding out far too long. I don't plan on playing guitar in said band, at least not for a while. I'm still too green to play in front of real people. But, I'm going to find me a band to sing with. It's not going to be easy, considering my lack of connections in the area and the lack of rock music coming out of northern Utah, but it's on. I found a site that specializes in hooking up musicians with other musicians, but not a whole lot of demand for female lead singers in rock. I guess Utah just doesn't know what they'll be missing out on. Anyway, if you live in Utah, north of Salt Lake, and want to start a band, let me know. I need to do this. Enough thinking about it. Oh, and I AM NOT one of your typical bitchy primadonna lead singers who think they are too good to work. That's what's up.]]></description>
			<author>MizzLizzBeck</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>SATAN is back people!</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/satan_is_back_people</link>
			<description><![CDATA[well hello there all of my G.com friends! just letting you know that i am back! went on a bit of a haiatus (sp?) due to work, but im back and will be checking in... hows everybody been?]]></description>
			<author>SATAN</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Return of the Daily Melodies</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/return_of_the_daily_melodies</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hello people that listen to music

My son arrived safely into the world on August 6 2008

The Daily Melodies Project has been pulled back to weekly efforts for the moment

here are this month's offerings 

September 3
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-09-03.mp3

September 10
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-09-10.mp3

September 17
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-09-17.mp3

September 24
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-09-24.mp3

tell me what you hear…

cabs
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			<author>Cabsy</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Some Lyrics I wrote</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/some_lyrics_i_wrote</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I wrote some lyrics late in the night yesterday (at 1 am)
Could you please give me feedback on them...

Though they're definitely not the best I have written, they're not so bad..

A Man A Woman and a Broken Heart

Just two weeks later,
With days to spare,
I knew what I wanted,
With whom to share.

It all comes down,
To what it did in the start,
A man, a woman,
And a broken heart.

I still can't forget,
As I stare at the sky,
Counting my sins,
Daring time to pass by.

I really betrayed,
Though I didn't mean to,
Guess I'm a sinner from birth,
Though I tried to be true.


It all comes down,
To what it did in the start,
A man, a woman,
And a broken heart.

I want to beg forgiveness,
Want to apologize,
But I lose all courage,
As I stare into those eyes.

There's a fine line,
Between love and hate,
Which I'm trying to see,

I try to be selfless,
Try to really shine,
But in the end, its all about me.


It all comes down,
To what it did in the start,
A man, a woman,
And a broken heart.]]></description>
			<author>siddp</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Need YOUR Help!! Please......</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/need_your_help_please</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi!

I have penned down some lyrics. 

I need your help...... what chords must i play for these?   

I am going to tell my friend how much i love her through this song   

"Everywhere I go,
I think of her.....
Every second she's on my mind......

I don't mind spending everyday, on her beck and call..........

I'll keep her happy all the while.....

But will she ever be mine?"


PLEASE help me with the chords and if you have a few lines to add or edit please post 'em  

Thanks!!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Random song I wrote...</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/random_song_i_wrote</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I was playing this internet game where you make a virtual band, and on one part of it you could write some lyrics.  So here's what I came up with (I wrote it in like 5 minutes):

"Nothing for Sanity"

time is getting low
feel the pressure now
seems like yesterday
has just become renowned

the insane have left the room
it matters in sane ways, oh!
working hard is just the reason for
the reason for you to go

higher than the sun
beaming down below
ready for the voice
new for you to know




All comments/suggestions are welcome...especially for the chorus...]]></description>
			<author>Hale</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Ok I think I did better this time</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/ok_i_think_i_did_better_this_time</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Alright I got a new song up and I think its more in time and thrashy if you will www.myspace.com/fminorpenta

also I wanna add lyrics like where the parts are dragged out with the muted string parts, hence the name "thrash aint trash" (hope thast not taken lol)
kinda like AC/DC with rock and roll and aint noise pollution expect mine is for thrash :D

]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>First song on M-AUDIO box</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/first_song_on_maudio_box</link>
			<description><![CDATA[So I finally got some time to throw a song togther I warn you its really werid! lol and I didnt say "come in" on the intro and it came with loops lol

The song is more of a rough demo I still want to smooth it out what do you guys think of it ? and Leif Iam not puttin you back burner bro, this is a one of the song/ideas Iam gonna put on the CD to let my band mate hear my "style" and I still need to figure out how to get the tracks to fade out rather then ending bluntly and mess with EQs get, the signal thing right or get a mic.

EDIT: here it is myspace.com/fminorpenta]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>So how do you come up with the lyrics?</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/so_how_do_you_come_up_with_the_lyrics</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I often suffer from writer's block as many of us do. One of the ways that helps me write lyrics is to sit with a pair of head phones and listen to a song that I really like, or touches me in some way. I never steal from the song, but I'll play the song over and over again and the lyrics just pour out, and they don't look anything like the lyrics of the song that I'm listening to. Then I try to come up with the musical end, and that will be very different from the song that inspired me as well. I don't know what you would call that method, musical co-dependency? Does anybody else on here listen to other songs for inspiration? Do you come up with them in the shower, or sit in a dark room? Where do your lyrics come from?]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>writing</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/writing</link>
			<description><![CDATA[i can't think of anymore guitar parts for my band. any help on how i can think of something?]]></description>
			<author>Aaron Lee</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Song help!</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/song_help</link>
			<description><![CDATA[So I've got to write somthing pretty fast... My friend Josh is the biggest show off and jerk, And I'd love to make him feel stupid... So he's writing this fast grindcore or metal stuff and then I write somthing and it's stupid to him because I like to be tasteful and put acoustic stuff in it so... What I'm asking is... Can you help me write somthing like... In the low e string but also the like d and g string sounding stuff in about standard d tuning? I have to get somthing before he drives me insane! Also it needs to be fast... PLEASE HELP! :'[]]></description>
			<author>Trey</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Racism music</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/racism_music</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Do you think racism exists in music... If so. Does i ruin the music or is it acceptable.
Have you heard a song, you thought sound a bit racist lyrically. But did sound real cool anyway.
Or one that sounded both racist & like crap.


?]]></description>
			<author>NoKindOfAMankind</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Songwriter in distress</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/songwriter_in_distress</link>
			<description><![CDATA[im trying to write a new song.im a metal songwriter and in was wondering if anyone might have some ideas for some lyrics and a song title]]></description>
			<author>HeavyMetalack</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>&quot;Redheads from Nova Scotia&quot; Final Version for Vocalists!</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/redheads_from_nova_scotia_final_version_for_vocalists</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Alright guys...here it is! The final version, re-recorded with POD, everything's (mostly) in tune, and I tried a bit of mastering. Still am amateur, I'm afraid...

http://www.netmusicians.org/files/90-NovaScotiaFinal%20-%20Master.mp3]]></description>
			<author>shanejohnson2002</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Redheads from Nova Scotia</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/redheads_from_nova_scotia</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A few of us are having fun writing a song about AFB and her fiery guitar playing ways. I figured I'd keep it off the other post. If anybody wants to add something, join in..

"Redheads from Nova Scotia" 

Redheads from Nova Scotia are fiery, but sweet 
you say the wrong thing, and you won't be able to eat 
They like hidden meanings, dig tongue-in-cheek 
but take it to far, you'll be out for a week. 

Redheads from Nova Scotia like havin' a ball 
But say the wrong thing, you'll be suckin' food through a straw 
with fretboards blazing, you'll find them amazing 
or else you'd better give 911 a call 

No time for Emo 
No time for Pop 
She'll shed ye' some metal 
That'll stop yer' clock!......
]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>The Lyrics.</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/the_lyrics</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I've always had this problem with writing lyrics, so what i've made has always been instrumental... I'm just not good with lyric. Got any advice?
What have you written?]]></description>
			<author>NoKindOfAMankind</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Can't Stop the Night</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/cant_stop_the_night</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Check out "Can't Stop the Night"

Any thoughts?

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandid=129505&content=music

Thanks in advance.

]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Orrin Hatch Writes Songs????</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/orrin_hatch_writes_songs</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I had no idea that Orrin Hatch was a songwriter in his spare time. I wonder if he plays a strat as well.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>how do i rite a love song that rocks</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/how_do_i_rite_a_love_song_that_rocks</link>
			<description><![CDATA[wel plees tel me how i am crushing on a 6 grade girl HELP ME RITE]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>The Daily Melodies June 30 - July 4</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/the_daily_melodies_june_30__july_4</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hello people that listen to music

5 new offerings from the Daily Melodies project:

monday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-06-30.mp3

tuesday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-07-01.mp3

wednesday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-07-02.mp3

thursday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-07-03.mp3

friday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-07-04.mp3

tell me what you hear…

cabs
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			<author>Cabsy</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Can someone help me</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/can_someone_help_me</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Okay... so i have been trying to write a song but it doesn't sound good because the different parts like the verse chourus and intro don't sound good together. Does anyone have any advice?]]></description>
			<author>Ben Massine</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>las melodías diarias jun 23 - 27</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/las_melodas_diarias_jun_23__27</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hello people that listen to music

Here’s some more offerings from the Daily Melodies project:

monday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-06-23.mp3

tuesday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-06-24.mp3

wednesday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-06-25.mp3

thursday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-06-26.mp3

friday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-06-27.mp3

tell me what you hear…

cabs
]]></description>
			<author>Cabsy</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>The Daily Melodies June 16 - 20</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/the_daily_melodies_june_16__20</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hey hey

The weeks just hook past don’t they?

Here’s last weeks Daily Melodies:

monday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-06-16.mp3

tuesday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-06-17.mp3

wednesday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-06-18.mp3

thursday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-06-19.mp3

friday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-06-20.mp3

tell me what you think…

cabs
]]></description>
			<author>Cabsy</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Song writing problem</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/song_writing_problem</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I know there probably a ton of these post on here... sorry


Well, when I write the music (guitar) for a song I get stuck in the writing process.  I am able to come up with an intro and a verse, after that I just get lost in where to take the song. 

Should I look into Melodies? 

Also, I would say I'm knowledgeable in music theory and still all is lost.]]></description>
			<author>RyanR</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>New Video (Easy Listening Strat Solo)</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/new_video_easy_listening_strat_solo</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi guys,
after a short break I recorded new video. It is dedicated to all who like a Strat-like tone. I'd be happy if you write me any feedback.

Thanks :-)
Mike



]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Back Door Horse - You're Right, I'm Wrong, You're Gone</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/back_door_horse__youre_right_im_wrong_youre_gone</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hey all,

I've got a new tune I recorded with a new group called "Back Door Horse"  it's called You're Right, I'm Wrong, You're Gone.  It's kinda a country - rock type genre.  It's a ballad just to warn.  I would really appreciate any feedback or comments on how to make it better.

Thanks,

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandid=846555&content=music

- James]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Classical Compositions</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/classical_compositions</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This guy is INCREDIBLE. i was wondering if anyone had some tips on how to write in a style that is similar to that.]]></description>
			<author>Tyler_the_Composer</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>New Lyrics</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/new_lyrics</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I have some new lyrics. I just thought if any one had any suggestions, or wanted to try them out.

Chorus: Even the flow of time
              is causing me to realize 
              that humankind has never 
              awoke from its slumber...

Will we continue on the path
trying to control everything
that can not be controlled?

I am just a wolf that was 
separated from the pack,
An alien dropped off for no reason
except I asked too many questions.

Chorus: Even the flow of time 
              has caused me to realize
              that mankind will never
              awake from the slumber...

"Where to go from here"
is just another rhetorical question.
Unanswered, impossible
for us to theorize upon.

Even the rush of time
is causing me to realize
that humankind has never
awoke from the slumber...

Even the ebb and flow of blood
in our lisltless streets is not
enough to give heed for us
to walk away from the fall.

Even the flow of time 
has caused me to realize
that humankind will never
awake from its slumber...    James Robert Murff


So there it is people. Let me know.]]></description>
			<author>frumsapap</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Die täglichen Melodien Jun 9 - 13</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/die_tglichen_melodien_jun_9__13</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hidey Ho

Yes it’s me again as another week flies past

Here’s last weeks Daily Melodies:

monday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-06-09.mp3

tuesday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-06-10.mp3

wednesday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-06-11.mp3

thursday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-06-12.mp3

friday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-06-13.mp3

always appreciate any feedback

cabs
]]></description>
			<author>Cabsy</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Les mélodies quotidiennes June 2 - 6</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/les_mlodies_quotidiennes_june_2__6</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hey everybody

Here’s last weeks Daily Melodies:

monday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-06-02.mp3

tuesday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-06-03.mp3

wednesday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-06-04.mp3

thursday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-06-05.mp3

friday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-06-06.mp3

appreciate any feedback

cabs
]]></description>
			<author>Cabsy</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Trawling through the archives</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/trawling_through_the_archives</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hey everybody

I’ve just opened an archive of all the past Daily Melodies – over 100

You can access them at http://dailymelodies.com

Here’s last weeks Daily Melodies:

monday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-05-26.mp3

tuesday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-05-27.mp3

wednesday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-05-28.mp3

Thursday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-05-29.mp3

friday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-05-30.mp3

thanks for all the comments and listens

cabs
]]></description>
			<author>Cabsy</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>The Daily Melodies May 19 - 23 (episode 100)</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/the_daily_melodies_may_19__23_episode_100</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hey everybody

Hope the weekend was a blast

This week I wrote the 100th Daily Melody… Here’s hoping there’s another 100 to come…

If anyone is into it, I’ve also rigged up RSS feed and Podcast to the web-player now… so you can have them automatically fed to you… just go to the homepage and follow the link…

Here’s last weeks Daily Melodies:

monday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-05-19.mp3

tuesday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-05-20.mp3

wednesday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-05-21.mp3

Thursday – the 100th daily melody
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-05-22.mp3

friday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-05-23.mp3

let your thoughts spew forth

cabs

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			<author>Cabsy</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>The Daily Melodies May 12 - 16</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/the_daily_melodies_may_12__16</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hey everybody

Sorry for the late post… had antenatal classes all weekend… 

Gonna be a rough ride!

Here’s last weeks Daily Melodies:

monday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-05-12.mp3

tuesday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-05-13.mp3

wednesday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-05-14.mp3

thursday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-05-15.mp3

friday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-05-16.mp3

let me know what you think

cabs
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			<author>Cabsy</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>blues-rock songwriting</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/bluesrock_songwriting</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ok, so here's the deal, I've been playing for 14 years (i'm 21) and in about the last 5 years I've really focused a lot on songwriting.  I feel fairly confident in my abilities as a songwriter.  I write a lot of different types of music but my specialty is hard rock.  My song usually have a sound that is kind of like modern hard rock with a feel that resembles oldschool van halen.  I do play a lot of bluesy lead bits but I'm trying to write a bit more in blues forms.  I play a lot of blues, and I can work a 12 bar as a jam and some of the other stuff as well, but I can't seem to write in this style.  It either sounds too cliched or it gets too complicated and turns into just another rock tune with a bluesy solo.  I can't believe that such a simple musical form would be so damn hard to write.  So if anyone could help me out i'd appreciate it.  Also, if it helps, my influences that I'm trying to work with are: Stevie Ray Vaughn (duh), Hendrix (double duh), Rory Gallagher, and Robin Trower.  I'm also trying to mix blues-rock with funk rhythms kind of like old lenny kravits or stevie wonder circa talking book.]]></description>
			<author>Kevin</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>The Daily Melodies May 5 - 9</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/the_daily_melodies_may_5__9</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hey everybody

Here are this week’s daily melodies from the air to the speakers:

monday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-05-05.mp3

tuesday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-05-06.mp3

wednesday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-05-07.mp3

thursday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-05-08.mp3

friday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-05-09.mp3

always keen for feedback

cabs
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			<author>Cabsy</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>My new song...</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/my_new_song</link>
			<description><![CDATA[this is my new song! hope you like it! tell me what you think!
http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=87049]]></description>
			<author>Tyler_the_Composer</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>The Daily Melodies April 28 - May 02</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/the_daily_melodies_april_28__may_02</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Another week passes... another 5 tunes... open up the ears and let them slide on in

monday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-04-28.mp3

tuesday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-04-29.mp3

wednesday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-04-30.mp3

thursday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-05-01.mp3

friday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-05-02.mp3

hope you're liking them

cabs]]></description>
			<author>Cabsy</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Getting stuck in rutts(help)</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/getting_stuck_in_ruttshelp</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you have problems writing songs.
Try jotting down stuff ideas that you like or dislike alto. Try opening also to different music, I'm starting in a band with my brother and his girlfriend and we have written about 15 songs in 2 or 3 weeks! Also never steal other ideas like lyrics the same lyrics exactly and notes or else you will not make it. Also try new gear out i remembered 1 guitarist sandpapered his guitar and others have tried if you make enough money to replace a guitar or instrument experimenting try it out.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>My new song...</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/my_new_song</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I've just finished recording my first complete song, but alas, I have a problem. I have the file (In AAC and .wav format) but i don't know how to embed it or pretty much anything about how to put it on this website. Any Suggestions?]]></description>
			<author>Tyler_the_Composer</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>New rock song</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/new_rock_song</link>
			<description><![CDATA[http://www.guitar.com/forums/recording/topic/new_song_ive_recorded

head over there to check it out, I felt it belonged in recording and songwriting, thanks!]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Love song</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/love_song</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I'm trying to write a love song for this girl, but i don't know where to start. I REALLY need help to sweep this girl off of her feet!]]></description>
			<author>Tyler_the_Composer</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>The Daily Melodies April 21 - 25</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/the_daily_melodies_april_21__25</link>
			<description><![CDATA[hey again everybody

here are this week's Daily Melodies fresh from the oven

monday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-04-21.mp3

tuesday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-04-22.mp3

wednesday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-04-23.mp3

thursday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-04-24.mp3

friday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-04-25.mp3

fiddledy dee ;)

dan]]></description>
			<author>Cabsy</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>The Daily Melodies April 14 - 18</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/the_daily_melodies_april_14__18</link>
			<description><![CDATA[hey everybody

here are this week's Daily Melodies hot from the MP3 converters

monday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-04-14.mp3

tuesday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-04-15.mp3

wednesday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-04-16.mp3

thursday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-04-17.mp3

friday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-04-18.mp3

hope you like them

dan]]></description>
			<author>Cabsy</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>The Daily Melodies April 7 - 11</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/the_daily_melodies_april_7__11</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I've started a a new project called the Daily Melodies.

Every day after brekkie and a coffee, I compose, record and upload a tune, then email it out to subscribers.

I've done 74 since mid Dec 2007

Check it out at http://dailymelodies.com

here are this weeks melodies:

monday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-04-07.mp3

tuesday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-04-08.mp3

wednesday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-04-09.mp3

thursday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-04-10.mp3

friday
http://dailymelodies.com/player/?file=2008-04-11.mp3


This is a love project, so spread the word to anyone you think would be into it.

I'm just plugging my Maton acoustic straight into a MOTU 828mkII and running directly to Logic

The simplicity has been great for my writing as I have to stop relying on gear to colour up my playing...

Cheers guys...

]]></description>
			<author>Cabsy</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Lyricals</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/lyricals</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I have an overabundance of lyrics, poems etc. that I would like to post for anyone interested. I have been writing quite a bit for 17-18 years, and I would love to share if anyone is interested, or if you want me to write on a certain topic. I am more than willing. If someone has a song Now as I have stated before, at the moment I can not liten to anyone's music at the moment. I am trying to remedy this situation, but until then All I can do is words...

This I wrote right here and now. So have at it.

If I forget to mention,
My intention of not wanting
To fight your battles for you,

And if I seem pretentious,
a little over zealous,
then I say to you.

I have been up in arms 
for far to long 
with this gun in my hand,
killing by the sound of your gong,

It's time to usurp you 
And to bring my men home,
cause we're tired oh so tired...

The P.O.W.s are praying for death,
so that they can have some reprieve,
and I am awaiting the day,
When I can take my leave


I have been up in arms 
for far to long 
with this gun in my hand,
killing by the sound of your gong,

I have been up in arms 
for far to long 
with this gun in my hand,
killing by the sound of your gong,
]]></description>
			<author>frumsapap</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Help With Metal Song</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/help_with_metal_song</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I need some help writing this song i wrote. I know the recording sucks and its out of tune but just listen to it. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>New Project - Devil Soul - Looking for opinions and advice</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/new_project__devil_soul__looking_for_opinions_and_advice</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hey all,  Just looking for any feedback, opinions, and advice on some new music I've recorded.  Feel free to give me your honest opinion positive and negative.  

Thanks,

-James

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandid=811922&content=music
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			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>new song recorded at home and all played by me</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/new_song_recorded_at_home_and_all_played_by_me</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I have been working on some new songs and decided to post my first few takes on a new song here. I did the lead vocal at the same time as the lead guitar track so there are a few mistakes but the idea is there.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>A sort of love song (i guess?)</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/a_sort_of_love_song_i_guess</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi folks,
i recorded a guitar demo in a romantic rock mood and would be very glad to get some feedback from anyone. I made it free to download.

Thanks very much! 

Mike 

http://www.last.fm/music/Mike+Poss/_/Love+her]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>lead guitar</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/lead_guitar</link>
			<description><![CDATA[i gotta problem. you know how a lead guitarist is supposed to play in scale? well.... is that really important cause i need to know whether or not i should worry about that kind of stuff. please help....]]></description>
			<author>Aaron Lee</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Iso Simple/Romantic song to play for valentine day</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/iso_simpleromantic_song_to_play_for_valentine_day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Want a semi simple but romantic song to play for my Gf on valentines day..Thanx]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>CASTLE IN THE SKY OF NIGHT AND DAY</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/castle_in_the_sky_of_night_and_day</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I almost cried when I wrote the last 2 segments


THE CASTLE IN THE SKY OF NIGHT AND DAY

If everybody had their way,
Then every day would be the day
To let their problems drift away
To the castle in the sky of night and day

CHORUS:

And I’ll be there to take your hand
To lead you to this distant land
Where everybody will be your friend
With peace and love until the end


what will we do when we are there?
Oh, we will break bread and we will share
With heaven above to guide and care
For our massive festival in the air

CHORUS

“And who are you to tell me where to go”
“you’re not the king of the world, you’re just an average joe”
But sit down buddy, and go with the flow,
Because the closer you get, the better you see the glow

CHORUS

They’ll line up outside, at the gate
They’ve come by the thousands to escape
To go to someplace so surreal
And not be at all afraid to feel
That they have found a sacred place
Worth protecting from man and all his haste
And my iron will will never bend
So I will be their guardian

CHORUS
GUITAR SOLO

And then one day it’ll burn to the ground
Our magical land will come crashing down
And through the air you will hear the sound
Of angels crying in the clouds

(REPLACES LAST CHORUS)
But I won’t be there to take your hand
‘cause I’ll be off in a distant land
Wealth, Power, and Greed are the flaws of man
And peace and love will never reign again
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			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>weird song structures</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/weird_song_structures</link>
			<description><![CDATA[alrite. ive been writing songs for years now but just been getting into weird/complicated structures. anyone else wrote any songs with some complicated structures and what were they? i wont steal honest. haha.
norway]]></description>
			<author>i am norway</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>song writing velvet revolver</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/song_writing_velvet_revolver</link>
			<description><![CDATA[hey, so I'm starting to get into songwriting. The sound I'm going for is velvet revolver.does anyone know the scales they use? Any tips on riffs or solos? Thanks]]></description>
			<author>Joe</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Please help identify this bizarre piece of music!</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/please_help_identify_this_bizarre_piece_of_music</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Anyone into noise music -....or anyone into anything at all please help!!!
Does anyone have ANY idea's about what type of genre, or artist this may be of?? I'm working on this for a academic scavenger hunt and we really need help!

http://www.sou.edu/youth/competitions/hs_scav_music/av_3_audio.mp3 ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>TMNT 3, Stage One - My own arrangement on the classic game's BGM</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/tmnt_3_stage_one__my_own_arrangement_on_the_classic_games_bgm</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I tried to re-arrange this classic BGM to a more Joe Satriani style. 
Straight drums, nothing fancy on the bass, just more on the guitar.
But my first try on game's soundtrack
So it's still not up to the top.]]></description>
			<author>Zabel Dentaro's Guitar Guide to Shred</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>k-a band</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/ka_band</link>
			<description><![CDATA[i want to hear some kick ass bands that you are in ]]></description>
			<author>pinsone</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>We should do a collaboration for a Guitar.com theme song</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/we_should_do_a_collaboration_for_a_guitarcom_theme_song</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We should do a collaboration for a Guitar.com theme song.  
Like, everyone throw in some lyrics and a few riff's and a few lenghty guitar solo's.
Then make it availble on the main page as a free download.

Anyone wana toss some thoughts toward this?]]></description>
			<author>JTC</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Who Are Your Inspirations?</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/who_are_your_inspirations</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I'm interested in hearing about your inspirations for songwriting (being lyrics or music). i personally  admire Metallica, Iron Maiden (mainly for the lyrics), Manic Street  Preachers (lyrics AND music), Pink Floyd (absolutely everything), and a few more. i think Pink Floyd would have to be one of my biggest inspirations for life and music. they grew up with sooooo much talent, and their songs have meaning, e.g Us And Them. 
so who do you admire for their music/lyrics, and who inspire you to create. 
thanks]]></description>
			<author>Savva_Rhythm</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Where my Boots Fall / Deep Down Drinkin</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/where_my_boots_fall__deep_down_drinkin</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hey all, I've got a couple new songs out if anyone wants to take a listen and provide any feedback.  I'm trying to see if these tunes have a hook and are catchy enough to put out on a demo CD.

The new songs are: Where my Boots Fall and Deep Down Drinkin

They are country type tunes, but I hope someone dares to listen to them anyway :)

Thanks in advance.

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandid=218005&content=music
]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>DADGAD song</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/dadgad_song</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ive been working on this for about a week. the web cam is terriable so its hard to see my fingers. tell me what you think.]]></description>
			<author>sixsteelstrings</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>I tried</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/i_tried</link>
			<description><![CDATA[First song i wrote thats seems decent, is it good though

Leeches

Suck at my life
It is all your good for
You have broken me
You damn leeches

Sucking for my soul
My one good reason to live for
I’ve got nothing else
Everything is gone from me

Cause all you do is suck
Stealing my god damn humanity
Let me have a win 
You damn leeches

Everything of mine is stolen 
Taken from my very existence
Given to whatever is resisting
I have no more purpose

You make me want to scream
To the heavens
Fight for what is mine
Because all you leeches
Will never take all I am
Cause I am a man of purpose

Only part of me still stands
Feeling what I have become
All I feel is vengeance
You damn leeches
]]></description>
			<author>Damarae</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>My first real song</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/my_first_real_song</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I've made up plenty of riffs and stuff before, but now I'm really trying to write a complete song... I've been doing the guitar part first, and decided on the key.. I start with a D minor and play each note separately, then go up, and back down once more .... uhh, to better describe it here would be it tabbed out

-------------1----------------1---1------------
----------3-----3----------3---3---------------
-------2-----------2----2----------------------
----0-----------------0-------------------------
-------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------

just a D minor but you understand.... then I play an A minor the same way. Now, what I need help with is what chords should come next? Btw, I've been playing this on acoustic... so if you play it through, you'll see the type of sound I'm getting.. Its pretty hard for me to record my acoustic. What should I add now? Song wise, I was thinking either play the 4 chords through then repeat over and over, or play D minor, A minor, D minor, x chord and repeat that with a few different chords for x...... what do you guys think?]]></description>
			<author>Christian</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Song I'm working on</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/song_im_working_on</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Okay here are the lyrics that I'm working on for a song that I'm working on. I'm thinking something Iron Maiden like. But any comments, suggestions, or constructive criticism is welcome! (Oh by the way this is for my solo project)


Verse:
Here I sleep
in restless dreams
of monstrosities
belonging to the past
and present schemes
 
Another soldier's scream
Another family
Fed a bullet's worth
Of lead
 
A bullet's worth
Is more than gold
They hold it close
To protect their soul
 
A drop of sweat
A blistered hand
A broken dream
A shattered mind, oh
 

Chorus:
I don't know what it means
No I don't know who we are
No I don't know what this country
Stands for anymore
 
This world was made
for you and me
So why can't we live
peacefully...?
 

Verse:
The blood of those
Who fought and died
For the beliefs they hold
so dear
 
Has flown forever
And will never
clot
that severed artery
 
A laceration
A degradation
A mutilation
An expectation, oh
 

Chorus:
I don't know what it means
No I don't know who we are
No I don't know what this country
Stands for anymore
 
This world was made
for you and me
So why can't we all just
try to BE...?
 

(Insert something here, instrumental solo or vocal solo thingy)
 

A blood-stained helmet
A heart of velvet
A mourning state of mind
 
And you ask
was this life
worth the sacrifice?
 
A recollection
from your father
of gelatin death bombs
and orange-stained forests
 
Brings back the rage of war...
 
(Possible pause before final chorus?)

Chorus:
NO!!
I don't know what it means
No I don't know who we are
No I don't know what this country
Stands for anymore
 
This world was made
for you and me
But I guess we'll just
have to wait and see...

(fade out?)]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Choosing which Genre a song should be grouped in</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/choosing_which_genre_a_song_should_be_grouped_in</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Anyone have any advice on how to choose what genre a song should belong to.  
Metal and rock are easy.  Ambient???  What about slow songs?  How do you know?]]></description>
			<author>JTC</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>copyright</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/copyright</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I would like to copyright some songs. What is the easiest way to do that?]]></description>
			<author>peck</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Sway &amp; Swagger</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/sway__swagger</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hey all,  I've got a new song I'm really looking for some advice on.  It's called "Sway & Swagger".   I feel the Chorus is fine, but I'm having trouble with the verse's.  Any comments or suggestions are appreciated.

-Jayelayche

http://www.soundclick.com/util/getplayer.m3u?id=5809498&q=hi
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			<title>Ok i have a question</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/ok_i_have_a_question</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Ok when your writing a song, is there a specific order of what you have to write? Do you have to label it verse chorus verse bridge  right off hte bat? and is therea standard song length. This would be very helpful to me.]]></description>
			<author>Guitarplayer22</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Inspirations</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/inspirations</link>
			<description><![CDATA[So guys, where do you normally find inspiration for writing music??? whether it is books, or other types of music, or what happens on that day, or whether someone stirrs you the wrong way, im just curious to hear where people get ideas to write music]]></description>
			<author>phucher</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Please tell me what you think of my song... it's my first</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/please_tell_me_what_you_think_of_my_song_its_my_first</link>
			<description><![CDATA[im kinda self concious about songwriting so normally i wouldnt share with anyone, but i am. tell me what you think.









Is this what you do
When your alone
And theres no one 
There to see you

One face for one life 
And one for the next
Equal opposites 
Doing there best

Is this pain for pleasure 
Or pleasure for pain
Is this real and will it 
Be here when I wait

I'm building walls of glass
They'll soon crash in
Get out of the trap

Absense from home 
Means that I'm alone
I'll always be alone]]></description>
			<author>Guitarplayer22</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>This is my first song, please comment!!!</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/this_is_my_first_song_please_comment</link>
			<description><![CDATA[im kinda self concious about songwriting so normally i wouldnt share with anyone, but i am. tell me what you think.

Is this what you do
When your alone
And theres no one 
There to see you

One face for one life 
And one for the next
Equal opposites 
Doing there best

Is this pain for pleasure 
Or pleasure for pain
Is this real and will it 
Be here when I wait

I'm building walls of glass
They'll soon crash in
Get out of the trap

Absense from home 
Means that I'm alone
This is not the end
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			<author>Guitarplayer22</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Southern Rock</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/southern_rock</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I have been in and written for bands of many genres ranging from Pop to Metal and even jazz and country. My latest obsession is to create something around southern rock . My question is what defines a song as southern rock? I have listened to many southern rock bands - all of which have different sounds (ZZ Top, Skynyrd, Allman Bros., Pride and Glory). My gut tells me it is blues based with slide guitar and a southern drawl. Is there something more that would make a song "southern rock"?]]></description>
			<author>Evil Kitty</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>A Cursory Song</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/a_cursory_song</link>
			<description><![CDATA[These are the lyrics of my heavily influenced Edwyn Collins (I sure do hope I spelled that correctly) song.  I should have titled it A Perfunctory Song, because A Cursory Song is somewhat of a misnomer, but that's beside the point.  This post isn't about whether or not you like the lyrics (hence the title of the damn song), but more so about how you interpret the lyrics.  I'm just very curious.  If you got the extra time, feel free to read and/or listen to the lyrics/song, which is on the provided link (the third or fourth song, I think) and let me know what your reaction/interpretation is.

SOME EXPLETIVE LANGUAGE (if anyone actually gives a damn)

The sky is bleeding
so I'll have you wait
My friends are coming
they're on their way
They say, "the world needs a nigger,
just to dance for it"
I'll be that nigger
I don't need that action shit

and if you come on down
and then you bid on me
and a living room set
It's like I get you on the phone
and you feel alone
I could come over, I guess

I feel like singing, 
but I feel down
You're egging me on 
and I feel like God
You can't touch the untouchable
I don't touch ground
Can't hurt the unhurtable
So, don't fuck around
It's all right

And if you come on down
and then you bid on me
and a living room set
It's like I get you on the phone
and you feel alone
I could come over, I guess

so, now you want to drink my champagne?
You say I look happy,
but I'm insane
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			<author>Def</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Wrote this last night, what do you guys think?</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/wrote_this_last_night_what_do_you_guys_think</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I wrote this last night at around midnight. I was happy with how it turned out, but I wasn't sure how it would come across to other people. So if you could, just give me any constructive criticism you can and tell me what you think it's about. If I wrote it well, it should be easy to figure out. Also, this isn't a poem that is meant to be very metaphoric or mysterious, I wrote it to be more straightforward and honest.



It feels good, waking up to claps of thunder
Frightening and refreshing, try not to open my eyes
It's nothing compared to a world torn asunder
But don't be alarmed, or the moment will die

In the dead of summer a monsoon rolls in
Is this a metaphor for something more?
This morning feels fine, though I'm hurting within
And every afternoon I'm thrown back to the floor

A boom from the sky and rain on the sidewalk
It shakes me through and through
But I'm happy being surprised and afraid
Just because it's something new

Eyes wide shut, I will lay here all day
At least until the thunder subsides
But don't come in or look at me
Lest I see the disappointment in your eyes

Don't take away my thunder sunrise
Don't take away my thunder sunrise]]></description>
			<author>DiscoBeforetheBreakdown</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>While You Were Sleeping</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/while_you_were_sleeping</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Here's a killer Late Show television debut performance by Elvis Perkins. ]]></description>
			<author>Captain Fantastic</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Looking for opinions</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/looking_for_opinions</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hey all, it's been a really long time since I've posted here.  Last time I posted here the theme was blue and black (I think).  Anyway,  I've got a couple of new songs I've written and I was wondering if you guys could have a listen and let me know what you think on:

1) the Songwriting 
2) the production / recording

The song still needs some lead guitar work but the main structure is there.  The song is called "Aroung This Town" and can be found at:

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=129505

Thanks in advance.

-Jayelayche]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>A True Collab (sort of)</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/a_true_collab_sort_of</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I had an idea on this laziest of Sunday afternoons: Let's write some lyrics, "Who's Line" style. Everybody takes a shot, one line at a time. Maybe if it ends up kind of cool, we can record it somehow. Could be one of those "avant-garde" awesome ideas...

Here's the rules:
 Has to fit within 8 beats
 
 Has to follow the topic (even if it's only vaguely)

Ready.....GO!

**Lazy Sunday Blues**

I've seen the sun, and I've seen the rain.

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			<author>shanejohnson2002</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Old Song - Working on the music...</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/old_song__working_on_the_music</link>
			<description><![CDATA[OK...  Since it's just lyrics, and I haven't finished the musical side of this completely, (though it's mostly congealed in a DADGAD tuning,) tell me what you think of this.  (Yeah, it's hung around for 5 years and I'm just getting to the music.)  It was inspired by two things...  A woman in the studio whos takes we had to cut and paste to get it to sound right, and a former girlfriend who provided the meat of the inspiration.  Most of what I write is not completely mine.  My first ex-wife writes stuff and sends it to me.  I then take the "juicy bits," (usually just a line or two,) and rewrite it into something completely different.  It pisses her off, but then she's an ex-wife so what does it really matter?  This one, however, doesn't use any of her writings.


Cut & Paste Woman
Copyright 2002 - Clear Gravy Productions

Thought she was everything you ever wanted.
You only saw what your eyes chose to see.
Gave her your love, your time, your heart and feelings.
All that she gave you back was purely fantasy.
Maybe she’s just a cut and paste woman.
Changing from day to day with each debut.
Maybe she’s just a cut and paste woman.
Leading you on to see if she can change you too.

CHORUS
Her eyes, sky blue,
Look inside and you see right through.
Inside, beguiled,
She’s a woman hiding a child.
It’s not, for you,
To her own self she can’t be true.
And now, it shows,
The cut and paste life is all that she knows.

Never thought anything could be more perfect.
Never thought anything could be more real.
You let her fool you with the way she changes.
Never found out till now she has no heart to feel.
Seems like she’s just a cut and paste woman.
Doing the things she thinks you want to do.
Seems like she’s just a cut and paste woman.
Just look around you’ll see that what I say is true.

(CHORUS) - (Inst. Break)

You know she’s just a cut and paste woman.
Hiding her real self is nothing new.
You know she’s just a cut and paste woman.
Given the time you’ll find she’ll cut and paste you too.]]></description>
			<author>Xarkzila</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>My First Song (Tell Me What You Think)</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/my_first_song_tell_me_what_you_think</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This is the first song I've ever written. I'm not really in the "know how" when it comes to songwriting. I just had an urge one day, started writing and this is what I have. I titled it, "Butterflies and Broken Dreams," Please constructive criticism only, I'm just trying to better myself as an aspiring songwriter and musician.

As we slip away into the sky
Questions still linger here in my mind
A land of broken dreams 
A fantasy of blue and green

Butterflies and broken dreams
So far apart
Just like you and me
My only thought of you
Flies with the butterflies in my broken dream

Come find me
In the land of butterflies and broken dreams

Warm in the sunshine
I stand looking above
Looking for hope
In the land of butterflies and broken dreams
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			<author>Tres</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>How do ya go about writing a song?</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/how_do_ya_go_about_writing_a_song</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I've been playing guitar for a while now and have never really tried to write a song but would liek to start. First of all, Where the heck do I begin to write a song and what kind of things do I write about? Just tell me how you might go about writing a song I guess. Thanks :)]]></description>
			<author>Ben W</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>I've written a song! (spectacular, i know...)</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/ive_written_a_song_spectacular_i_know</link>
			<description><![CDATA[i wrote this song a few minutes ago, so please can you tell me what you think of it? 
please, if its stupid or rubbish, dont hesitate to say so.


So what are you waiting for?
go get on your dancing shoes
'cause whats a show without the moves?

Its boy meets girl, boy loves girl, but simplified
their beating hearts the metronome to this indifferent night.

Call me a metaphor, I'll tell you a rhyme,
but we better act now because there isn't much time
before our souls they start to implode
and my only regret is that we werent on our own.

thanks guys :D]]></description>
			<author>Captain Kelly</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Seems a bit slow here</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/seems_a_bit_slow_here</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nothing has been posted in awhile, so I figured I'd post my myspace page.  I Need that Moment is new and it's a bit different compared to everything else I do.  So, if you got some time on your hands, let me know what you think.]]></description>
			<author>Def</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Check Us Out</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/check_us_out</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Please check out my band Dollarz-N-Sense at our Myspace page and let me know what you think. We've been together since last August and we wrote a bunch of songs and took them to a professional recording studio. We're currently out gigging in our area and we're always writing. We've pretty much had enough of covers since we all came from other bands and we've played the same old-same olds to death. We do play covers at our gigs but just enough to keep the people interested and not enough to drive us nuts.]]></description>
			<author>Buck</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>First song</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/first_song</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This is my first song, I created it in ten minutes flat. Tell me what you think.
Helpful criticism only please.

march on
through the winter night
towards the distant fight
march on

draw your swords, for tonight
we fight yes, yes, we fight
hear the footsteps of the horde
let them taste the steel of your sword

we crash against our enemies 
stretching for miles ahead of me
taste the kingdoms power
this shall be your final hour

our weapons meet
they clash as we battle in fridgid sleet
slain scatter the frozen ground
more fall as archers fire a second round

do you hear the sound of battle
tis be music to any warriors ears
yet a peasents worst fear
wish goodbye to your sweet sweet dears

march on
carry on
through the winter night
you fight
fight 
fight

feel the sting of your wound
you'll surely part soon
fall to your knees
others are taken and seized

a black angel reaches out for a kiss
you remember all that you missed
feel your heavy breath
as you experience the kiss of death

fight fight fight
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			<author>JeremyC</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>help me be a better player</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/help_me_be_a_better_player</link>
			<description><![CDATA[if anyone has some time would you plz listen to my band High Fructose (http://www.myspace.com/highfructoserock) and tell me what you think of my playing. the song i want ppl to hear the most is called walkin'. 
any tips or criticism are well come thanks a lot.]]></description>
			<author>charles</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>lyrics- oppinions</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/lyrics_oppinions</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Intro

Verse 1:
Deep in the stomachs of the Earth,
where infernal flames take birth,
creatures weep for the dawn of destruction.
From hence the beast sends his wrath,
none will stray the beaten path,
there born a man who marched with the satyrs.

Break 1:
Blessed are the hated and the traitors,
those that kill their hosts and care later,
Craving eternal might,
Rising, falling, dark by light,
They see but fire and no land...

Chorus:
Raised by the damned, 
he knows no valor.
Rasied by the hate,
he seeks no glamour.
Under nightmarish gates,
unblessed souls await,
he rules with fear and dominion.

Verse 2:
From stony caves to magma rock,
where the evil souls are kept by lock,
they yearn for freedom, freedom and repentance.
He grants no leniency,
feels but animosity,
good, bad, live, dead, it makes little diffrence.

Break 2:
Blessed are the murderers and the thieves,
those that stole it all in mighty heaves,
Craving eternal might,
Rising, falling, dark by light,
They see but fire and no land...

Chorus

Solo.... oh yeah!

Verse 3:
In the gloom of the black,
the fated doom of attack,
he built his castle of stone and of metal.
Standing proud above the wastes,
Those that see it know their fate.
They are taken forever. 

Break 2:
Blessed are the sinful and the lost,
they'd betray their family for a cost,
Craving eternal might,
Rising, falling, dark by light,
They see but fire and no land...

Chorus

Outro

id show the vid of me playing it but can't find it and cba to make a new one... the tune is heavy metal but i havent written the solo yet :(]]></description>
			<author>Backwards Savage</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Idea for a song. Please comment</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/idea_for_a_song_please_comment</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Here's a little song we wrote, my cousin and I, in 20 minutes this morning.
What do you think?
Its played a bit to fast and we should play a bridge before the chorus.

It is was recorded whit my mobile phone, so sorry for the poor sound and video quality.

Gear: 
Gibson SG + Marshall JCM 800 4010
Fender Strat Deluxe Player '62 RI with Suhr V60 LP pickups + Boss DS-1 + Peavey DeltaBlues.
]]></description>
			<author>Dr. Boogie</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Memory Almost Full</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/memory_almost_full</link>
			<description><![CDATA[One of the most celebrated writers of popular music is set to release his follow-up to "Chaos and Creation in the Backyard" on June 5th with "Memory Almost Full". My parents educated me with the Beatles from an early age, even though it wasn't necessarily my era. I still followed them all after the split, just less with Bongo, eh I mean Ringo. I wasn't always so energized by all of Paul's creations postmortem, but this album being a self proclaimed retrospective of his life sparked my interest. When looking back at 64ish years of life, love and music you'd think he'd be the utmost in truth to himself artistically. ]]></description>
			<author>Captain Fantastic</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Initial Inspiration</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/initial_inspiration</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When your mind first uncovers the inspiration for a new song/piece, where does the idea develop from? For many moons, I wrote a chord progression, then a melody befitting of the progression, and then perhaps a story that fit the mood of my new found idea. However, in recent months the melody has the been the initial catalyst of my songwriting and everything would fall into place from there. What inspires your ideas and allows you cats to finish a tune? And don't say 'smoking a bowl'!]]></description>
			<author>Captain Fantastic</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Jonathan Coulton</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/jonathan_coulton</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Interesting vid from Jonathan Coulton's experiment a year ago of writing, producing, and publishing a song a week. The interview at cecilvortex is interesting. They talk to Jon about the inspiration and work ethic required to achieve the lofty 'song a week' goal and briefly about the production of drums in a small Brooklyn apartment.]]></description>
			<author>Captain Fantastic</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Wedge</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/wedge</link>
			<description><![CDATA["Sometimes I'd be at home with my headphones on, screaming in the empty house, and the cats would be peaking around the corner looking at me like, 'What's happening to Daddy?'" 

I can say that I not only have been there, but I still live there]]></description>
			<author>Captain Fantastic</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Writers of Note-worthiness</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/writers_of_noteworthiness</link>
			<description><![CDATA[No pretentious, self glorifying solo breaks, just five guys who could pull off live the absurdity that was their groove in vinyl. Sorry about the soloing dig, I love virtuosity as it pertains to expressiveness and admire players who haven't any technical barriers between their minds/souls and their instrument, but the SONGS that the Jellyfish created are beautiful. I wish they were still around!]]></description>
			<author>Captain Fantastic</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Spontaneous Composition</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/spontaneous_composition</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Something amazing happens as I write sometimes. I'll be sitting there working through progressions and such and then all of the sudden I sense that I'm in a trance almost. As I continue to play, I realize that I can't remember what I played just a couple of measures prior, but I do remember how it made me feel. And then despair takes over when I realize that I'll never recall what I played in the same exact way and that I wasn't recording my spontaneous sonic offerings. Damn it! Damn that non-recall spontaneity...  ]]></description>
			<author>Captain Fantastic</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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			<title>Bending the Bar Lines</title>
			<link>http://www.guitar.com/forums/songwriting/topic/bending_the_bar_lines</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Writers of any discipline or style or whatever you want to call it, need to make more use of the following compositional device. Having a phrase carry over a barline past the downbeat and finish on the and of two or some such place. This is such intense ear candy that, usually without fail, pulls your listener off their chair or other leisure apparatus. I'm educated enough to know that fact is a subjective when delivered by opinion but that kind of syncopated jive is straight up cool. Aside from melodic contour, a strong line is defined too by it's rhythmic architecture. ]]></description>
			<author>Captain Fantastic</author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:10 +0100</pubDate>
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