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Merry Christmas
2021 has been a year full of changes and new beginnings. Thanks for your collaborations, support, comments and likes. I’d like to wish you a Merry Christmas before I take some time off. We’re not done yet. Something is coming in the next days…
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Why I don’t write lyrics in my mother tongue
Most songs played in the radio are English. Plenty of artists come of English-speaking countries, but even artists, who grew up somewhere else, try to write their lyrics in English. It may be a good idea if you want to grow a larger audience, but it’s only one of the reasons.
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A.L.E.X. – A special song
Every songwriter has a song with a special meaning, written in a perfect setting and just feels right. My special song is a pop ballad called “A.L.E.X.” which accompanied me for half of my life. Let us analyse it from a musical and personal point of view.
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A.L.E.X. – All lies excused with ecstasy
Shortly before Christmas, I release one of my most challenging songs ever. “A.L.E.X.” is both a name and an acronym for “all lies excused with ecstasy”. It’s an orchestral pop ballad about a young man, who gave up all hope and ended up badly. Not only the lyrics are challenging, it’s the whole song…
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Are songwriters influenced by the music they hear?
Lots of musicians and songwriters are being asked which kind of music they listen to. But sometimes, the taste does not match the music they perform. How can songwriters write something unique though they are influenced by other songwriters? A discussion on songwriting and influences.
