Today's song of the day goes to "Shapeshifter" by alternative band, Celldweller (featuring rap group, Styles Of Beyond). Enjoy, and till next time, peace out to all my drafters!
Sincerely,
Julian.
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Quote #14 - Hans Zimmer
Today's musician quote goes to composing artist, Hans Zimmer!
Sincerely,
Julian.
"If something happened where I couldn't write music anymore, it would kill me. It's not just a job. It's not just a hobby. It's why I get up in the morning." ~ Hans Zimmer
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| Hans Zimmer |
Sincerely,
Julian.
"Where Hearts Meet Minds"
Hey there!
In this post, I will be explaining the concept of an original song of mine called, "Where Hearts Meet Minds."
Without further adieu, let's go!
Now, I'm usually not one to write the 'casual love song.' In fact, even though in a previous post I stated that I never try to restrict myself, I used to stray away from writing any sort of 'love song.' I used to think it was so cliche and unnecessary, especially considering the fact that there are lots of songs related to love. I was beginning to think that even if I wrote a love song, it would succumb and fall into the pile of other love songs, and I've never wanted that.
So it's really ironic that "Where Hearts Meet Minds" was my first love song, and it's one of my favorites to this day.
In 2012, I was starting to be on a roll of writing original song material. It was one of the best feelings ever! (Probably why I keep referring back to it, aha). Anyways, in the beginning days of June, was probably when I was feeling best writing songs.
I was writing songs based on giving hope, breaking away to be free, and every other concept I could think of. Anything besides the concept of 'love.' Until one day, since I was really liking how the songs were coming out, I asked myself, "Why not?"
In turn, I gave writing a love song a chance, and the product of that was one of my favorite written songs to this day, "Where Hearts Meet Minds."
"Everybody is dancing, to this music,
We are not perfect,
Everyone is counting steps, inclusive,
The feelings we connect,
Dance around, and claim the right of sound,
Up and down, memories profound,
We are searching, to find,
Where hearts meet minds,"
The flow of the song, the concept, the lyric structure, and my singing; It was all unlike any song I had written before. It was too different. To the point where I fell in love with it myself.
"Everybody is dancing, to this music,
We are not perfect,
Everybody is counting steps, inclusive,
The feelings we connect,"
In this stanza, my true goal was to paint a picture in the head of listeners and readers. It means that everybody can dance around and have a good time in the moment, but on the inside, we are all hiding something from one another. We all have secrets. However, if we're all dancing together, we might find something similar in one another, that we can all connect to. I had a music video style in mind for this song as well. It's sort of funny how I have a lot of things planned for a song, I initially never wanted to write.
"Dance around, and claim the right of sound,
Up and down, memories profound,
We are searching, to find,
Where hearts and minds,"
This is a further explanation of the above stanza, but in a simpler format. As we dance around, and drown ourselves in the music around us, we're secretly looking for someone to dance with, to connect with on the dance floor. Dancing to the rhythm of our hearts, and our minds. Searching for that one true person to love.
That's the story behind "Where Hearts Meet Minds." Thanks for reading as always! Any comments? Comment on this post! Also, enjoy the mini, acapella recording of "Where Hearts Meet Minds!" Till' next time!
Sincerely,
Julian.
In this post, I will be explaining the concept of an original song of mine called, "Where Hearts Meet Minds."
Without further adieu, let's go!
Now, I'm usually not one to write the 'casual love song.' In fact, even though in a previous post I stated that I never try to restrict myself, I used to stray away from writing any sort of 'love song.' I used to think it was so cliche and unnecessary, especially considering the fact that there are lots of songs related to love. I was beginning to think that even if I wrote a love song, it would succumb and fall into the pile of other love songs, and I've never wanted that.
So it's really ironic that "Where Hearts Meet Minds" was my first love song, and it's one of my favorites to this day.
In 2012, I was starting to be on a roll of writing original song material. It was one of the best feelings ever! (Probably why I keep referring back to it, aha). Anyways, in the beginning days of June, was probably when I was feeling best writing songs.
I was writing songs based on giving hope, breaking away to be free, and every other concept I could think of. Anything besides the concept of 'love.' Until one day, since I was really liking how the songs were coming out, I asked myself, "Why not?"
In turn, I gave writing a love song a chance, and the product of that was one of my favorite written songs to this day, "Where Hearts Meet Minds."
"Everybody is dancing, to this music,
We are not perfect,
Everyone is counting steps, inclusive,
The feelings we connect,
Dance around, and claim the right of sound,
Up and down, memories profound,
We are searching, to find,
Where hearts meet minds,"
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| Couple on the Beach with Hearts in the Sand |
The flow of the song, the concept, the lyric structure, and my singing; It was all unlike any song I had written before. It was too different. To the point where I fell in love with it myself.
"Everybody is dancing, to this music,
We are not perfect,
Everybody is counting steps, inclusive,
The feelings we connect,"
In this stanza, my true goal was to paint a picture in the head of listeners and readers. It means that everybody can dance around and have a good time in the moment, but on the inside, we are all hiding something from one another. We all have secrets. However, if we're all dancing together, we might find something similar in one another, that we can all connect to. I had a music video style in mind for this song as well. It's sort of funny how I have a lot of things planned for a song, I initially never wanted to write.
"Dance around, and claim the right of sound,
Up and down, memories profound,
We are searching, to find,
Where hearts and minds,"
This is a further explanation of the above stanza, but in a simpler format. As we dance around, and drown ourselves in the music around us, we're secretly looking for someone to dance with, to connect with on the dance floor. Dancing to the rhythm of our hearts, and our minds. Searching for that one true person to love.
That's the story behind "Where Hearts Meet Minds." Thanks for reading as always! Any comments? Comment on this post! Also, enjoy the mini, acapella recording of "Where Hearts Meet Minds!" Till' next time!
Sincerely,
Julian.
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