[ddots-l] Re: Share your workflow tips
- From: Stacy Blackwell <stacy.blackwell@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:48:40 -0500
I generally will get a tune in my head, or a hook that I like and then grab the
guitar to see what I can do with it. Most of the time my ballads turn into
rockier songs. Once I have an idea of how it is to go, I start with a drum
synth and create the verses, bridges, and choruses first. I then go back and
create the intro and ending. Accents come with the feel so my first drum track
is usually editted later. I then will put an acoustic on, whether it be live
playing or creations with a synth. Then I'll add piano licks in between the
vocal lines in my head. While I'm there I'll add a soft string sound to fill
lup the emptiness. Next I'll add the synth bass or play live. This is where I
actually start the full creation of the project since the foundation is there.
Once the drums and bass have that feel that I want, I'll start adding other
instruments and start mixing a bit, sending to subs, and adjusting effects.
Then I add the lead vocal which is usually the first of many. After I hear the
project I can determine what fills need to be added, harmonies, etc. Next come
the guitar leads, and then the final vocal takes. I will then EQ and compress
to get the best sound and volume. I use to do automations to fade in and out
instruments to test the effect, but I have found out it is best to wait until
the end. I then export as MP3 and WAV and listen to it on different sound
systems. If I need to edit something, then I edit and save as another project.
Does it sound like the original song I began in my head? Basically, yes, but
I tend to add new instruments I will hear or feel an addition that will work
that benefits the song. Since I am a guitarist, this is the route I take to
compose. A lot of people ask, do Iput lyrics to music or do I put music to
lyrics? My answer is "both". But, most of the time I get a tune in my head
and then develop lyrics that fit. And if I happen to come up with a good hook,
I'll grab the guitar and play until I create something I can work with.
> From: darren@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [ddots-l] Share your workflow tips
> Date: Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:24:21 +0100
>
> Hi folks.
>
> i'd be interested to hear your workflow methods from the start of the
> project through to final mix down.
>
> Let's say for example you've been tinkering about with a few chords on the
> keyboard or guitar and have a melody in mind.
>
> How do you personally get that recorded?
>
> Do you start with a drum loop to set the mood?
>
> do you start with the basic keys track?
>
> The taking it past an idea is the one I always struggle with as I never
> quite know where to start from.
>
> I tend to find myself putting down a drum loop first, but then that dictates
> the mood of the production.
>
> Do you have to hear a track clearly in your head before you can start
> recording?
>
> Thanks in advance for sharing your own experiences.
>
> Cheers
> Darren
>
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