Author Archives: Straycutter

Finding a vocalist After hearing Tiv sing in my ensemble, I asked her if she would be keen to collaborate on my project. She convinced me that my voice was perfectly suited for the song, so we came to an agreement that she would sing harmonies in the choruses. All she required was sheet music.Continue reading “Stage 4”

Finding a loop After accompanying myself on the piano, I began to question whether it was the most appropriate instrument for the song. With piano being my secondary instrument, I didn’t have the creative flare or knowledge to make the parts seem interesting. This then gave me an idea- to dust off my loop pedalContinue reading “Stage 3”

Early stages After looking through multiple forum posts, I linked common words together to create a flowing metric pattern. These words became the basis to my first chorus, with the key of D major suiting the overall mood.  Change of perspective After writing my first chorus, I decided that first person perspective wasn’t relatable enoughContinue reading “Stage 2”

Inspiration As someone who suffers extreme anxiety, I needed a source of inspiration to help me cope with COVID 19. Fortunately, I was able to come across a Beyond Blue Community Forum page, which provided a safe space for community members to look out for one another during this time. After reading many uplifting posts,Continue reading “Stage 1”