I built today's song by first structuring the rhythm and bass sections (90bpm). The main chord progression was played on the keys using a classic organ tone. Next, I layered a variety of guitar melodies: one e-bow guitar, one distorted guitar picking solo notes (during the 'Chorus' only...it mimics the e-bow melody on the opposite side of the stereo-field), one clean picking guitar (during the 'Verse' sections), and one choppy/muffled guitar hitting the main chords on each downbeat. Additionally, there are 4-5 synths and a piano track. The lyrics and melody were both last-minute, but they fit.
LYRICS: "Sometimes the chemicals misfire, but the heartbeat says you're alive. We are just bundles of nerves, but the heartbeat says you're alive. The sound of these thoughts of mine stays inside, but the heartbeat says I'm alive."
299 songs complete!
-Matthew
www.anewsongeveryday.com
matthew@anewsongeveryday.com
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