As this playlist is all about putting your song together, we headed to Steelworks Studios in Sheffield to talk to producer Chris Hague, where he was recording with 60s inspired rock band, Bang Bang Romeo.
In this video, singer-songwriter Anastasia Walker plays us a song from her upcoming album and talks us through the development of this song, whilst Chris gives us a unique insight into writing songs for the commercial market.
Here are some key points to think about:
- Both Chris and Anastasia talk about how useful chord progressions can be as a way to come up with new song ideas. When working with artists, Chris explains he will play chord progressions on a piano or guitar and ask the artist to come up with a melody. The song Carnival which Anastasia plays, is only two chords, with a melody sung over the top.
- Chris gives a tip for songwriters hoping for radio airplay; songs need to grab your attention within 30 seconds and then after one minute, create another point of interest that will keep people listening.
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