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Welcome to another edition of Songsalive! SONGNOTES, our regular newsletter for everything you need to know about the craft and business of songwriting.
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New Songsalive! Songshop Leads for Pro Members:
- Record Label/Publisher Looking for ALL Genres
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- Record Label Looking for AMERICAN POP & COUNTRY Songs and Songwriters
- Music Library Seeks New Music ASAP For Current Project
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SongsaliveU Article
The Questions Your Listener Wants Your Song to Answer …and Ask
by James Linderman
Picture the beginning of the film.
The camera pans down from the sky across a hillside, past a statue of Jesus Christ; arms outstretched. Many of us know instantly we are in Rio. The camera continues down the hillside and into the busy city streets where we see modern cars and we know that the film is set in the present era.
We then follow the camera into a coffee shop where a man is siting at a table holding a newspaper up; it covers most of his face but as the camera rises above it, we see, behind dark sunglasses the face of film actor; Denzel Washington. At this point we now know that we are watching a film where a number of people are going to lose their life; primarily because they've done something horrendous to someone innocent. In the scene, there are lots of people scurrying about, but one other person stands out and as he enters the coffee shop and sits down across from the star, we realize that this person will feature in the storyline.
If we trace the stages of the opening of this film, we can see that it answers questions in a pattern that allows the audience to feel like they are right there with the characters; not being told the story, but being shown it, as it unfolds.
This distinction, in art, is a huge one because the difference between being told something and being shown something is not only a fundamental difference that ignites our senses of both sight and sound but also inspires a greater amount of care for the characters involved. It also helps if everyone involved in producing the art, have worked hard to make it seem as real, or at least as relatable, as possible.
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featured Songsalive! event
LOS ANGELES - Sept. 17th Songsalive! Workshop with Grammy winner, producer/engineer Chris “TEK” O’Ryan
Sunday, September 17, 2017
12PM – 3PM
The Cahuenga General Store
5510 Cahuenga Blvd, North Hollywood, CA
GUEST SPEAKER: Two time Grammy winning producer/engineer Chris “TEK” O’Ryan
Four time Grammy nominee and two time Grammy winner ‘TEK’ O’Ryan has manned the board and produced vocals and music for a virtual who’s who of Pop and R&B artists from Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Mary J. Blige, Ciara, Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Jesse McCartney, Nicki Minaj, Flo Rider to Rhinna, Kesha, Nelly, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears and The Weekend. As an accomplished musician, Tek draws from his own artistry to capture passionate and empowered performances without subscribing to the “fix it in the mix” attitude.
Topic: “Grammy Award Winning Vocal Production Techniques”
More info on our events at www.songsalive.org/calendar
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Upcoming Songsalive! Events
==>Go to our Calendar for all Events Details<==
Tuesday, September 12
Orange County Songsalive! Showcase
New York Songsalive! Showcase & Open Mic
Sunday, September 17
Los Angeles Songsalive! Songwriters Workshop
Tuesday, September 19
New York Songsalive! Showcase & Open Mic
Tuesday, September 26
New York Songsalive! Showcase & Open Mic
Saturday, September 30
Orange County Songsalive! Songwriters Workshop
Tuesday, October 3
New York Songsalive! Showcase & Open Mic
==>Go to our Calendar for all Events Details<==
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