This word cloud comes from the Bob Dylan album, The Times They Are a-Changin'. It's the top 100 words used throughout the album and set to the same colors as the album cover. Large version is here. The story: I regularly analyze Bob Dylan's … [Read more...]
Bob Dylan (Album)
This word cloud is based on Bob Dylan's self-titled album. It's the top 100 words used throughout the album and set to the same colors as the album cover. Large version is here. The story: I regularly analyze Bob Dylan's lyrics and thought it … [Read more...]
Another Side of Bob Dylan
This is a word cloud based on the complete lyrics to the album, Another Side of Bob Dylan. Large version is here. The colors match the album cover. The story: I regularly analyze Bob Dylan's lyrics and thought it would be a cool exercise to … [Read more...]
The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan
This is my new desktop background: It's a word cloud based on Bob Dylan's album, The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan. I even used the same colors on the album cover. I created it by taking all of the lyrics from the album and putting them into Wordle. … [Read more...]
How To Write And Analyze Lyrics Using TextMate
TextMate is my second favorite app right behind Logic Studio. I've written about my TextMate love affair a lot. In this tutorial, I wanted to share how I use TextMate to write and analyze lyrics, including tips for finding the perfect rhyme and … [Read more...]
Applying The 80-20 Rule To Your Songwriting
I'm finding more and more that what stops songwriters from finishing songs isn't a lack of good ideas but a misdirection of songwriting focus. Based on the comments I receive, musicians are spending more time on tasks that do little to move the song … [Read more...]
Songwriting Challenges – Where Do I Begin?
One of the most common challenges I hear about songwriting is not knowing where to begin. With the lyrics? With the music? Or something completely different? It's a rather simple challenge to find a solution to, really. Start with a single note or … [Read more...]
Top Songwriting Articles for 2006
I'm celebrating quite a few good songs written in the past year. And I'm reflecting on how I can make 2007 an even better year for songwriting. Look for some fresh songwriting ideas in the new year and enjoy the best songwriting articles of … [Read more...]
The Perfect Song Title – 5 Things To Remember
Place Your Song Title At Key Points In The Chorus Your song title is more likely to be remembered if it is placed in the first or last line of the chorus. Place Emphasis On Your Song Title In The Chorus Support your song title by giving it a … [Read more...]
Really Bad Lyrics
You knew it had to happen sooner or later. For every up, there is a down; for every light, there is a shadow; ying has its yang, Jesus has his Satan, Reagan had his Gorbachev, the Red Sox have their Yankees, Spider-Man has his Dr. Octopus, Bill … [Read more...]