I am going to ask everyone a question and then I will tell you why:
What songs do you consider to have really strong, catchy choruses?
These can be old, new, pop, rock, whatever. Just need some ideas.
I am currently getting shit from my manager (from afar, no less) for not writing songs with strong choruses. I agree that I have a tendency to write in "movements" rather than with a thought toward commercial airplay...it is a product of my classical training. But he is trying to get me financial backing, which necessitates me thinking more that way. So I want to hear from everyone what they would consider to be the catchiest choruses so that I can maybe get an idea of what I am doing wrong. I have one song that has a great chorus, and another two that have pretty decent choruses...but the rest are very non-catchy I guess. Wow, he is the first person in my career as a musician that has come down on me this hard...but I guess it is for the best...
What songs do you consider to have really strong, catchy choruses?
These can be old, new, pop, rock, whatever. Just need some ideas.
I am currently getting shit from my manager (from afar, no less) for not writing songs with strong choruses. I agree that I have a tendency to write in "movements" rather than with a thought toward commercial airplay...it is a product of my classical training. But he is trying to get me financial backing, which necessitates me thinking more that way. So I want to hear from everyone what they would consider to be the catchiest choruses so that I can maybe get an idea of what I am doing wrong. I have one song that has a great chorus, and another two that have pretty decent choruses...but the rest are very non-catchy I guess. Wow, he is the first person in my career as a musician that has come down on me this hard...but I guess it is for the best...
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derivation:
You cant go wrong with the Beatles. One of my favorites is Eleanor Rigby. The chorus starts the song, which is brilliant in itself. The song is one of the best ever written, though.
fantazdick:
Got to go with the Stones, I know it's only Rock n Roll!! I wanted to say to everyone, if you are on "yahoo" messenger, please feel free to add me to your buddy list. I'm known there as: jpsousa77 and it's the same as my e-mail address. jpsousa77@yahoo.com. Hope to hear from you all!! 