• Photo by Ebuen Clemente on Unsplash
    Music

    A.L.E.X. – A special song

    Every songwriter has a song with a special meaning, written in a perfect setting and just feels right. My special song is a pop ballad called “A.L.E.X.” which accompanied me for half of my life. Let us analyse it from a musical and personal point of view.

  • Nadine de Macedo feat. Roman Wreden - A.L.E.X.
    Music,  Release

    A.L.E.X. – All lies excused with ecstasy

    Shortly before Christmas, I release one of my most challenging songs ever. “A.L.E.X.” is both a name and an acronym for “all lies excused with ecstasy”. It’s an orchestral pop ballad about a young man, who gave up all hope and ended up badly. Not only the lyrics are challenging, it’s the whole song…

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    Music

    Are songwriters influenced by the music they hear?

    Lots of musicians and songwriters are being asked which kind of music they listen to. But sometimes, the taste does not match the music they perform. How can songwriters write something unique though they are influenced by other songwriters? A discussion on songwriting and influences.

  • Nadine de Macedo, Jason Challis, Kelly Best - Promises
    Music,  Release

    Promises – A song about empty promises

    Everybody has that particular friend or acquaintance who wants to keep deadlines, bring stuff back, or become a better person. But these people never learn. Shall we go along with them, or is it better to walk away? “Promises” is a pop rock song about a relationship with someone who is not able to keep his*her promises.

  • Nadine de Macedo feat. Gammafied - Weight
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    “Weight” off your shoulders

    “Weight” is just completely the opposite of my songwriting. Say hello to a positive and bold piece of modern pop music. I’d rather say it’s a mix of pop, rock, r’n’b and trap. Its sound is as unusual and fresh like its background story.