So you’re a songwriter/composer waiting for your next musical idea, but is currently experiencing “composer’s block”? Well I have just the tip that may help you. I have here a basic list of what you need to be prepared while waiting for that one idea.
1. Pen and Paper - You never know when your next inspired moment will come. So better be prepared and don’t let an inspired moment pass by without documenting it. Why? Because in my experiece, a truly inspired moment only comes once and if you forget it, it’s gone.
2. Music Writing Notebook (for able note-readers/writers) - of course academic musicians have a documenting advantage. Never leave home without your music notebook.
3. Portable Audio Recorder - Most cellphones of today have a built in audio recorder. Use that to your advantage. It will be a good friend to you. The same case applied to me when I was at the drugstore buying some Paracetamol when a nice melody suddenly came to my mind, I immediately recorded it on my phone. It was worth it even if I looked like an idiot for a few seconds.
Here the resulting work from that inspired moment, a piece of music called Dreams. Upon finishing it, I realized how great an influence RPG music has had over me without being conscious about it.
Purpose: Personal Project
Composed October, 2007
Recorded at my private studio
Major influences for this music are Enya, Vangelis, Xenogears, Chrono Cross
3 Comments Received
April 20th, 2008 @11:34 am
I take a pen and a paper everywhere I go just for recording ideas for articles down. I can never have enough ideas - I think it’s a great idea to write things down (whoa, that got a bit complicated).
…I’m not necessarily the best singer though, so I’ll leave the music notebook and portable audio recorder at home.
May 1st, 2008 @8:37 am
I couldn’t agree more! I love the Moleskine small notebook with music staves.
June 11th, 2008 @12:08 am
just browsing when I saw your site. paalam lang na lagay kita sa links. i like your music. i’m a frustrated musician. My passion is way too different from my profession right now but I’m planning to take up music seriously soon. I learned new tips from this site. thanks bro…keep it up.
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