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Issue 18. May 2002 Welcome to the May 2002 issue of K. I. S. (The newsletter for Keen Independent Songwriters) Hello everyone! Welcome to the first 2002 issue of K.I.S. Hope that all is well and you are still working hard towards those songwriting goals, targets and new year's resolutions that you set for 2002. I must confess it has been a while between newsletters and apologise to anyone who has waited with 'baited breath' for this issue. Being a sole operator, it is sometimes a challenge for me to meet the all the demands of work singularly. If there is anyone interested in lending a helping hand putting this newsletter together, please feel free to contact me, any assistance would be greatly appreciated! As always, I hope you find the information in this edition useful. Kind regards Connie Kis .......................................................... This E-zine has been sent to you in html format. To view the whole page (rather than using scroll bars to view your e-mail), just CLICK HERE and use your web browser to read it. Remember too, that by pressing the 'F11' button you can also get a full screen version. PS: If you know others who might be interested in receiving this newsletter, please feel free to forward this on and get them to 'subscribe' by clicking on the link below. .......................................................... |
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In this issue... 1. Songwriting tips - by Stetson G Bailey
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TOPIC: WRITE 'HOT IDEAS' AND STARLINES
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The following is an excerpt from the book; 'WRITE A HIT SONGS' by Stetson G. Bailey from Songcrafter Seminars & Genesis Books. © 1997 Genesis Books. Reproduced with kind permission by the author P50.. Write 'Hot ideas' & Star Lines ... You are going on a hunt for really hot and creative ideas, lines, titles, expressions. You're going to find them all over the place, and especially from within you. It doesn't matter where the idea comes from, write it down. I was watching a rather gruesome murder mystery on TV one evening, when right smack dab in the middle of it the leading man said "A sad song doesn't care whose heart it breaks". What a great line for a 'tear jerker' country song. I didn't have to think twice about writing it down. Even more so when I tagged it with "and she's a sad song ". Hot Ideas can be unique descriptions, parables, story plots and themes, titles, an idea that has a unique flavor.... especially if no one has used it in the last ten thousand years. You are looking to discover, uncover, reveal ways of say or describing something 'new'. It could be as simple and intense statement. They already exist. Find them. Turn About Is Fair Play Have fun with words. They are the tools of your trade, matter what you write. Most of your Hot Ideas & Star Lines will come while you are playing with words. Write turnaround phrases. Play with opposites. Twists and turns delight and excite the mind. Begin the willful practice of saying something in a unique way, a way you've never heard before.... perhaps in a way that no one ever heard. More and more I think about you less and less I forgot to remember to forget I feel so bad without you, it's like having you around I never got around to gettin' over you She's so good, too bad she's gone The road to hell is paved with heavenly delights All of my cash is tied up in debts
You are the perfect person to begin writing new sayings, new clichés, even add new words to our language. I added one. I needed a word to describe a female hero, and what a dope by the name of Heroin, it sounded like my female heroes might be dopes. In coming up with the song title, I wound up with Some of My Heroes Are Sheroes. Two writers in California liked it well enough to write a song about it. It's been published. You may see it in the dictionary someday. Or hear it on the radio. I have several dozen new words that I have used in books, including this one. Some of them you will swear are already words. See if you can spot them. They are close to other words and are self-defining.... you know what they mean when you read them. They just aren't in anyone's dictionary but mine. There are some key words to play with when you are looking for new phrases; like a, as a, is, isn't, could be, etc.. Love is… love isn't…. love could be… love is like a.... love is as a… Several years ago, someone playing with this idea came up with a classic.... 'Love is never having to say you're sorry'. Try this one.... Lonely is a smooth pillow on the side of the bed where you used to lay your head. He needs a drink like a dead man needs a coffin. She needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle. Play with these at odd moments. Write them down. Start with words like love, lonely, pain, hurt, happy, etc., and then expand it to descriptive words like bright, dull, shiny, skinny, fast, tart, sweet, slow, etc.. You will be coming up with the clichés and sayings of tomorrow. You will be the one being quoted for centuries to come... Read the rest of this article by CLICKING HERE .......................................................... Write 'Hit' Songs has evolved from a powerful songwriting seminar that Stetson G Bailey conducts in Nashville. The purpose of the book and seminar is twofold...directing the creative process and ensuring the commerciality of songs. Write 'Hit' Songs is available from: Genesis Books Fax: +1 615 331 6904 Stetson is also happy to consult with writers who sincerely wish to develop their craft and so if you require further details about his book or seminar, you can contact him on; Write 'Hit' Songs US$24.95. .......................................................... |
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Napster Opens Beta test of new services by Clint Boulton Formerly much reviled by the music industry, Napster seeks legitimacy with a pay-for subscription service; the firm also signed software providers for security and billing applications. CLICK HERE to read the article from Internet news.com |
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NETWORKERS' NICHE & NEWSWORTHY NOTES If you want to make contact with other people in the industry and/or put a message relating to music and songwriting in this section, please contact me at: subscribetokis@dmn.com.au (Please remember that if necessary, we have the right to vet as well edit these messages and that the philosophy of these sites/artists does not necessarily reflect that of K.I.S.!) |
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2002 USA SONGWRITING COMPETITION .......................................................... INTERNATIONAL SONG CONTESTS: Visit the International Songwriters' Association (ISA) by CLICKING HERE for details and information on song competitions worldwide. |
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_________________________________ PRODUCER AVAILABLE .......................................................... ARTISTS/SONGWRITERS REQUEST HELP: My name is Mylynda Balodis and I am looking for a company like Jive etc. to help me on my way to a career. I have always wanted to be a singer and my friends and family reckon I should go for it. So I was wondering if you could get me some information on any music company looking for a 13 year old singer. I don't know if you do things like Jive but please help me. .......................................................... My name is Ziggy Sullivin and I have some material I would like to send to someone. I am currently negotiating a publishing deal with an R and B band with Warner as a co-songwriter. Although a great opportunity and a step in the right direction, I am not satisfied being on the backbone. I have recorded many singles with bands, solo artists and by myself, but none as catchy or original whilst holding a mainstream vibe as this CD Single I have just completed. I could hand this to the people I am working with but the manager of the band does not want any sort of distractions occurring and assures me, that I will get my moment if I am patient. The moment is now where there is a huge gap in the music industry and I am here to fill it. If you know anything that could benefit me I would really appreciate it. Promises have been told a million times but it gets me thinking why am I still sitting here in a call centre? The worst crime in the world is wasted talent) Contact Ziggy ..........................................................
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CONTRIBUTIONS Finally, if you would like to contribute to this newsletter by writing an article or assisting in its production, please feel free to contact me. Thanks all and until next time...keep writing! Regards Connie Kis _________________________________________________________________________________ If anyone receiving a forwarded copy of this newsletter is interested in future newsletters, please subscribe by clicking on the following link and typing 'subscribe' in the message box: PRIVACY POLICY: I will never abuse the privilege of having you as a subscriber. I will not give out your email address to anyone unless I first seek and gain permission from you. _________________________________________________________________________________ Kismana Music Web Site: http://www.kismana.com.au for Songwriting Resources, CD releases from Independent Australian Artists and MP3 samples of their work. _________________________________________________________________________________ PO Box 1254 Ph/Fax: + 61 - 8 - 9367 9340 Email: info@kismana.com.au _________________________________________________________________________________ If you don't wish to be sent any future newsletters, please just click on the link below with 'remove' in the subject box. Thank you. PLEASE also indicate which email address/es you wish to have removed!
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