When I write a song and come up with an arrangement and a…
“When I write a song and come up with an arrangement and a vocal part, it's always a challenge trying to find a singer who can interpret it sort of the way that I hear it, and it's a very difficult thing to do. I mean, singing is like playing an instrument - everybody does it a little bit different - singing maybe even more so.”
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Finding a vocalist who matches a songwriter’s internal vision is hard because interpretation varies like instrumental performance.
In simple terms: Finding the right singer is tough.
Seek singers who share your musical picture.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- recording sessions
- band auditions
- songwriting workshops
- studio demos
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you convey your vision to singers?
- What qualities matter most in a vocalist?
A perfect match may never exist, requiring compromise.