[johnnyboy]

More so than being placed, I want to be proud of everything I compose. I don’t want any of my music, that I’m not proud of, being heard.

[johnnyboy]

Hmm… complex verses simple? Does complex have more merit than simple? Is a Bach 3-part fugue better than the folk song “Greensleeves. Greensleeves is a beautiful melody, but it took more time and effort composing the fugue. Still, I bet more listeners would rather hear Greensleeves. So, that begs the next question. Is a music track better than another if the majority of listeners prefer it? Would you rather have a simple track being used more by libraries, than a complex track receiving very little attention, even though you’re very proud of it? Also is a 30-track orchestral piece, more complex than a piano solo. I will say the orchestral track would take longer because of all it’s parts. But some orchestrations are fairly simple, while some piano solos (Beethoven Sonatas for instance), are very complex. I’ve composed both complex and simple piano works. They’re my children. I don’t consider one better than the other. Food for thought…

Best, John 🙂

[johnnyboy]

I think one should do their best work all the time Len. Regardless if it’s exclusive or non-exclusive.

[johnnyboy]

I agree with Art. Titling takes some thought. I have about 4-5,000 titles. I’ve overused some keywords like “melancholy, Café, Romance, and many more. I think I used every romantic city in Italy in titles. The good news is all I have do is place a search, and I can make sure the title wasn’t used before. I like to choose a title before I start work. Seems to inspire me. Seems my titles get longer every time – ha, ha.

[johnnyboy]

Yes, a lot of interesting ideas Len.

Seems there are so many possibilities. I’m pretty much in a working rut. About the same every day – though the music changes. Most my tracks take one day. Although, I do a lot of piano work. How long a track takes doesn’t seem to matter with placements or quality of work. Some of my favorite tracks only took a couple hours.

[johnnyboy]

Good first impression? Submit great music!

Best, John

[johnnyboy]

Really interesting posts guys! It may be a good idea to alter the routine. Could have some interesting results. Some of my writer friends prefer to start with the chorus, and fill in the verses later. That’s an idea for songwriting, not sure about instrumentals. I always start in the beginning. Compose an interesting 8 measures, then a variation of the first 8, then part B, and back to the first 8 with variations, and end with a button coda.

[johnnyboy]

Maybe Art… I’m 71 years young.

[johnnyboy]

Interesting model Cyberk! !0-15 tracks… I’d lose track (no pun) of what I’m doing. On track at a time is all I can handle. Must be an old man’s thing – ha, ha.

Best, John

[johnnyboy]

Wow, 10 cues! I do one at a time, and can’t leave it till it’s finished. I like working with a deadline (though I don’t get a lot of that work), it pushes me to different places that I wouldn’t have gone if I had more time. Makes an interesting change in my schedule. Thanks for sharing your process Art.

Best, John

[johnnyboy]

Welcome aboard Squeezer! Yes, ask away! Someone will answer.

Best, John 🙂

[johnnyboy]

Yes, I can hear some libraries using your tracks. Go for it Squeezer!

Best, John

[johnnyboy]

Great work David! You deserve much success.

Best, John

[johnnyboy]

Yes, I know one of my publishers uses a different name for ASCAP than BMI.

[johnnyboy]

Yeah, it’s a bummer. I had 150 cue sheets turn on for a news show. Told me it didn’t show up on their radar. I think it’s time for this crap to stop. If a cue sheet is turn in, it should be enough to get paid. I sent a letter to Paul Williams awhile back. Didn’t receive a reply.

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