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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.
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Changing the style of music
I received a lot of e-mails and comments asking why I quit producing electronic music. The answer is not as easy, so I decided on writing a blogpost to explain what is the real idea behind my change of music genre.
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Do you need a signature sound?
A signature sound is a style an artist creates over the years. Most of the time, the singer dominates the sound of a band, but a signature sound can consist of rhythmic patterns, structures, melodies or sound design. It’s the sound that comes straight into your mind, when somebody speaks of a certain band or artist. Just the other way round, an artist with a signature sound can be easily recognized when played in radio stations. Let me share my thoughts.
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Songwriting in modal scales
I have a natural aversion against music theory. I always thought, I could make it without understanding scales and cadences. But then I wrote my epic trance song The Awakening, which could not be fully explained in major or minor scales. Here comes a blog post about songwriting in modal scales, which is not too deep into music theory.
