[Editor’s Note: This article was written by Darla Ardolf.] Translation has become a common word we hear almost regularly, but music translation seems to come with a bag of surprise. Translating songs in different languages is quite different from conventional translations. Having the same song in other languages requires more than it takes to write […]
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[Editors Note: This article was written by Neal Gomberg and is part two of his series, “The Songwriter’s Toolbox”. Be sure to read part one here!] It’s been said that writing about music is like dancing about architecture. It’s so subjective and analysis-defying, it’s pointless. But I’m writing about lyrics, not music, so here goes. […]
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[Editors Note: This article was written by Neal Gomberg and is part one of his three-part songwriting series, The Songwriter’s Toolbox.] You know those articles that claim anyone can write a song? This isn’t one of them. Here’s what those articles should say: anyone can write a bad song. Because the truth is anyone can’t […]
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[Editors Note: This is a guest blog post written by Mason Hoberg. Mason is a freelance writer who covers music-related topics and is a regular contributor to Equipboard.] Being the main lyricist for a band is arguably one of the most difficult positions in music that one can hold. You have to be part musician and part […]
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