The brand new Merlin Show features Jonathan Coulton, a songwriter who gained quite a lot of popularity for his Thing a Week project. They discuss songwriting and the ubiquitous capture process. It's a good show and the 43 Folders blog is an excellent … [Read more...]
Samurai Songwriting Private Beta Starts Today!
It was really hard to keep it under wraps for so long, but it is finally the right time. You are now invited to the Private Beta of Samurai Songwriting. Click here for details: Samurai Songwriting Private Beta … [Read more...]
Who Else Wants To Record Like The Beatles?
Recording The Beatles is a 540-page book that details all of The Beatles recordings. It's been reviewed by Wired and looks awesome. It's not cheap at $100 but it looks worth it just to learn the mics, mixers, effects, and instruments they used to … [Read more...]
The Dixie Chicks Cleaned House at the Grammys
I'm not surprised the Dixie Chicks dominated the 49th Annual Grammys. Just take a look at the lyrics to their hit, Not Ready To Make Nice, vivified by a climbing melody and chord progression: And how in the world can the words that I said Send … [Read more...]
How Do I Become A Samurai Songwriter?
To be a Samurai Songwriter, you must first dedicate yourself to The Song. As a symbolic gesture, say it out loud. "I dedicate my life to serving The Song." The Song is a powerful force. It changes people. It makes people laugh and cry. It opens … [Read more...]
What Does It Mean To Be A Samurai Songwriter?
A Samurai Songwriter is one who is a servant of The Song. The Samurai Songwriter understands the vertical and horizontal nature of his or her path. One travels horizontally on a linear path one step at a time. There is no quick and easy way to … [Read more...]
What Makes a Good Song?
First of all, we have to agree on the definition of a song. For our purposes in Samurai Songwriting, a song is an art-form and a form of communication made up of melody, harmony, rhythm, lyrics, and form -- the form of which includes a title, chorus, … [Read more...]
Marvin Gaye – A Sexy Patriot
You've got to check out this slow and sexy rendition of The Star Spangled Banner by Marvin Gaye. Then read a related story over at Thomas Dolby's blog. Marvin had it goin' on! … [Read more...]
Samurai Songwriting Shout Out
Announce yourself. Tell the world who you are. My name is Graham English and I'll be one of the moderators here at Samurai Songwriting. I'll be striving to live up to the Samurai Songwriter's Code just like you. About the Samurai Songwriting … [Read more...]
The Path To Musical Excellence: Setting Clear Outcomes
Now that you have your musical strengths and weaknesses written down in a place that you will see everyday, it's time to plan what to do with these lists. Two Frames For the best results in doing any kind of goal setting or personal change … [Read more...]
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