First we start with the lyrics. Most of the lyrics are…
“First we start with the lyrics. Most of the lyrics are done by Stefan Kaufmann and me. When we have enough lyrics and enough stories we have the lines to make titles. Then we collect all the ideas of everybody in the band and see which ideas fit together the best with the lyrics to get the right atmosphere. That's the way we compose.”
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Songwriting starts with lyrics, then stories shape titles, and the band collaborates to match ideas with the right atmosphere.
In simple terms: Lyrics first, then stories, then collaborative fitting.
Use collaborative, iterative creation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- album creation
- songwriting workshops
- band rehearsals
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you align diverse ideas?
- What role does atmosphere play?
Creative conflict can stall progress.